Snowmobiles stir debate in Corry and hate funding in Arkansas
In Corry, snowmobiles delight riders yet frustrate police due to low profiles and lack of identifiers, risking collisions in city streets. In Arkansas, a $162000 federal grant funds roads tied to the Christ of the Ozarks statue promoted by hate figure Gerald L. Smith, drawing scrutiny over anti‑Democratic backers and funded by the Elna M. Smith Foundation.
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Jaycees
Washington
Gerald L. Smith
America
Carroll County
Ark
Commerce and Transportation Departments
Eureka Springs
Elna M. Smith Foundation
Christ of the Ozarks
Elna M. Smith
Smith
Charles Robertson
Hatemonger List Sparks Federal Funding Controversy
A Commerce Department disclosure reveals 162000 in federal funds aimed at tourism growth and job creation, while critics accuse officials like E L Stewart Jr and Gerald L K Smith of backing racist projects. A widow in Eureka Springs denounces the plan as unworthy spending amid broader probes into arms smuggling and alleged media manipulation regarding Vice President Agnew.
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Commerce Department
E.L. Stewart Jr
Federal Co
Gerald L.K. Smith
Eureka Springs
Uncle Sam
Peace Corps
India
Georgia Stratton Ziffzer
Chamber of Commerce
Smith
Common Sense and Enthusiasm Drive Hiring Choices
Grass Roots Opinion from Alamogordo New Mexico argues employers value two traits above all: common sense and enthusiasm. The author favors an unschooled, inexperienced worker who shows these qualities over a degree holder lacking them. The piece stresses practical judgment and genuine drive as crucial to job performance.
Thousands For UC by Monroe Call to Bar Outsiders
President James Monroe calls foreign powers to keep hands off the hemisphere, urging Latins to avoid entanglements as a Nixon Doctrine described, urging self reliance and clear boundaries in regional affairs.
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James Monroe
Hemisphere
Neighbors doctrine and Latin America policy critiqued
The piece critiques U S policy in Latin America under Kennedy and Nixon, noting aid spurning resentment and military coups in Peru Bolivia Chile and Brazil. It praises Brookings’ Henry Owen for urging honest capabilities and Latin American conceived programs, then shifts to local politics and a school district penalty reversal in Union City, plus legislative activity and community notices.
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Peru
Panama
Bolivia
Brazil
Henry Owen
The
Brookings Institute
South
Latin America
Education Committee
Max Homer
Penn Harris
Max
Erie County
Maurice Kolpein
Union City
Slumber party gathers Girls Missionary Guild in Corry
In Corry the Girls Missionary Guild met at Mrs Charles Patterson's home on East Irving Street for a Wednesday evening slumber party. Registrations and fees due by Sunday midnight for an event. Nearby note recalls 1929 plans by Mayor Olin Bracken to reserve West Pleasant Street for winter coasting from 7 to 9 30 each evening with supervisor presence. Also mentioned is Corry Masonic Building Association debt refunding campaign aiming to raise 50000 with active phase launching next week.
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House
Senate
Highway Department
Wendell Good
Harrisburg
Hugh Scott
Shafer
Scranton
Schweiker
Paul
Corry Rod and
Washington
Girls’ Missionary Guild of
The
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Charles Patterson
East Irving Street
West Pleasant Street
Corry Masonic Building Association
Nest Week
Nixon faces credibility gap with businessmen on inflation
President Nixon seeks to rally confidence among U.S. business leaders amid doubts inflation can be beaten quickly. Advisors McCracken and Shultz warn profits will be squeezed and future growth may not trigger a new inflationary surge. Darryl R. Francis of the St. Louis Fed projects at least three years to ease price rises.
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Nixon
Washington
Paul McCracken
McCracken
Labor
George P. Shultz
Darryl R. Francis
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank
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