Rockefeller says he may seek to remove electric chair in Arkansas
Gov elect Winthrop Rockefeller admitted opposition to the death penalty and said he might change the law if required. He hesitated to electrocute a condemned man and stressed the need for cooperation with a Democratic legislature after discussing issues with about 55 incoming lawmakers.
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United Press International
Little Rock
UPI
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas State Penitentiary
Rockefeller
A. W Ford
JS Red Mens
Eisenhower Cancels New York Trip Over Health Concerns
Former President Dwight D Eisenhower canceled a trip to New York for a Football Hall of Fame dinner and business luncheon due to public concern over his health. A spokesman said he would fly to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington for treatment and that the decision aimed to keep focus on “the real heroes.” He expressed regret about the operation and noted many calls influenced the change.
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Washington
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Washington High School Octave Choir to perform at Kiwanis luncheon
The Washington High School Octave Choir will present a musical program at a Kiwanis Club luncheon. The event is scheduled in conjunction with the club meeting at Rufus Gar.
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Kiwanis Club
Belouse Nf
Rufus Gar
Hussein Tees Up House-to-House Search in Nablus
In Jeruselam area reports King Hussein sent troops into Nablus to search for hidden arms amid rising violence. Police and troops clashed with gun runners killing one officer, with a second policeman killed in protests. Curfew to stay in effect until the hunt ends as Jordan moves against Palestinian militants.
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Jordan
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Ablus
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Nablus
Ammani
Hebron
Bipartisan manifesto urges working relations with WR
A group of veteran Democratic representatives in Little Rock drafted a manifesto urging constructive cooperation with Governor Winthrop Rockefeller. The three guiding principles stress legislative independence, resisting blind opposition, and cooperative efforts to modernize state government with GOP support where possible.
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Hep Stering Ho Cockil Jr
Speater
Frdaski
Haraelf
Joel Y Ledbetter
Pulaski County
Ray S Smith J
Garland County
Charles W. Stewart Jr
Washington County
Hayes Co Mee
Miller County
Kansas
ALC Delays Prison Rehab School Action and OKs Board Raise
The Legislative Council delays action on a vocational school fund for the state prison system but recommends the Penitentiary Board receive 1,690,000 annually. The rise funds mainly for salaries and 11 new positions including security, clerical staff, wardens, and watchmen, plus 20,000 for a full time physician and 10,000 for a psychologist. The proposal includes 175,000 to establish a Tucker Prison Farm program.
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Tucker Prison Farm
Cooler Turn Predicted For Arkansas
The Associated Press notes milder windy weather in Arkansas with April like conditions. The Weather Bureau forecast calls for a cooler turn in the northern part of the state by Wednesday as strong southerly winds continue.
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Arkansas
Weather Bureau
Perishable U S Peace Feelers In Viet Nam Era
Washington reports that since 1964 the United States initiated or supported 26 major Viet Nam peace feelers though Hanoi denies making such overtures. Officials say most proposals fail as the Communist side refuses talks while third parties circulate probes.
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Algiers
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Rusk
Vie Am
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Dien Bien Phanh
Extra Time At Postoffice Announced
Beginning Tuesday the parcel post and stamp window opens at 6 60 pm and closes at 5 3 pp Postmaster Henry T Hogg announced that ZIP Codes speed time delivery of Christmas mail ZIP Codes help clerks choose direct routes reducing handling and damage. Obtain ZIP Codes from the post office for addresses on mailing lists.
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Henry T Hogg
Hong
LBJ's Public Confidence At New Low
A Washington brief reports public confidence in President Lyndon B. Johnson sinking to new lows amid domestic unrest and political pressures. The item cites rising criticism from various groups and calls for policy shifts to restore support.
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LBJ
Four American planes shot down in dogfights over North Vietnam
UPI reports for four straight days U.S. jets clashed with Soviet MiGs between Hanoi and the Chinese border. Two American aircraft were lost Monday, a third near Dien Bien Phu today with two crew rescued by a daring paramedic operation. Over 85 missions flown. strikes targeted Yen Bay rail yard and barges on the Chay River. one group of F105s hit a missile site near Hanoi.
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UPI
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Tokyo
British Prices Plunge Over Rhodesia Crisis
London stocks tumbled as Britain prepared to seek UN economic sanctions on Rhodesia. The pound weakened, Bank of England reserves were tapped, and tobacco copper and Rhodesian securities led losses. Ian Smith rejected Wilson's final demand, prompting fears of intensified sanctions harming Britain. Foreign Secretary Brown headed to the UN while Wilson spoke to the nation.
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Harold Wilson
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Oregonian Heads Council Evangelism Splits U S Churches
The Oregonian reports tension within a council over evangelism as divisions surface among church leaders. Dr Arthur Fiescaming, president of the University of Oregon, and a former U S cabinet official are noted in connection with the church unity appeal by Billy Graham in Miami Beach.
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Miami Beach
Fla. AP
Arthur 5. Fiescaming
University of Oregon
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