U.S. Loses Fifth Bomber in Battle With Communist Jets
UPI report from Saigon says U.S. jets bombed targets around Hanoi and Haiphong while an F106 Thunderchief shot down by a MIG17 marks the fifth U.S. loss. The Tuesday raids covered broad North Vietnam areas, with 76 missions flown. An American pilot died in South Vietnam when his crippled aircraft crashed near Bien Hoa. Two rescued airmen described tense ground operations as Skyraider crews aided paratroopers.
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Youth Injured In Hillsboro Accident
A 15 year old rider suffered a broken leg in a crash at Hillsboro and Madison streets around 7 am Wednesday. The motorcycle collided with a car driven by Julie S Cor re of Spring Street. both vehicles were eastbound when the car attempted a turn onto Madison. The injured youth was taken to Union Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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Warm Weather to Persist Across Arkansas Through Friday
The U S Weather Bureau reported unseasonably warm conditions continuing in Arkansas through Friday with a trend toward colder temperatures over the weekend. Scattered light showers occurred Tuesday into Tuesday night, with the Calico Rock Walnut Ridge area receiving up to one third inch.
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Africans Seek UN Unity For Sanctions On Rhodesia
UN diplomats press for a united African front to push the Security Council to impose selective sanctions on Rhodesia. George Brown’s secretary says a limited embargo may be included, while Rhodesia resists new restrictions and seeks British compromises.
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Greorge Hrown
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Rockefeller Holds Meetings With Arkansas Lawmakers Ahead of Term
Governor elect Winthrop Rockefeller is holding a series of meetings with Arkansas legislators to become acquainted before taking office in January. He described the sessions as candid discussions aimed at easing anxieties and outlining mutual ideas on the budget as he prepares for a Republican administration in a predominantly Democratic Senate.
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El Dorado City Council Meeting Set for Thursday
The El Dorado City Council approves agenda items and schedules a council meeting for Thursday at the Rey H Goudy City Hall, outlining topics to be discussed and expected attendees.
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City of Rey
Highway Chiefs Given Raises
Arkansas Legislative Council approves pay raises for about 119 top Highway Department executives. Increases range from 200 to 2900 dollars annually, lifting the director's pay to 48 000 and then to 20 000 before a three member committee reviews the salaries next week.
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Syria Offers Arms to Jordan to Overthrow Hussein
Beirout reports Syria promised weapons to Jordanian revolutionaries during large anti-Hussein protests in Cascus. President Atassi declared liberation of Jordan and Palestine while Jordanian authorities and Arab League members met in Cairo to discuss countermeasures. Observers note Arab leaders debate military action as Jordan faces unrest blamed on Damascus and Cairo broadcasts.
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Pearl Harbor Lessons Guide U S Policy in Asia
Secretary of the Navy Paul H. Nitze says the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack taught enduring lessons to deter aggression in Southeast Asia. He urges deployed strategic forces and ready defense, notes the need to uphold international law, and recalls 900 survivors at a Punchbowl ceremony and a sunset service aboard the SS Arizona Memorial.
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Prison Board Backs Abolishing Arkansas Death Penalty
Members of the Arkansas Prison Board, meeting in Little Rock, align with Governor-elect Rockefeller to abolish the death penalty. They warn abolition could cost Arkansas taxpayers 2 million to 3 million and require hiring about 500 new guards. Commentators cite moral opposition and court delays as reasons. There are 12 on death row with no set execution dates due to appeals.
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Cabot
South Viet Nam Leader Candidate Assassinated in Saigon
In Saigon a top anti communist South Vietnamese politician Tran Van Van was shot dead by two men on a red motorbike amid a hail of bullets. Vo Van En, 29, of Cu Chi, was arrested after police said he acted on Viet Cong orders. Van was a key anti military rule figure and was seen as a leading presidential contender as civilian government was to take power next year.
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Christians Debate Modern Shapes of Local Congregations
At the National Council of Churches General Assembly in Miami Beach a study suggests modern mobile life demands modified parish operations. It notes traditional parish life may hinder ministry and calls for rethinking patterns while electing Dr Arthur Fleming as president and preparing a Viet Nam war policy statement to be read by Hubert H Humphrey.
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Flemming
University of Oregon
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State to Again Ask Death Penalty As Ruby Trial Set
Dallas AP report says Dist Atty Henry Wade will again seek the death penalty for Jack Ruby in a second Oswald assassination trial. Wichita Falls was designated for the 1987- February proceeding. Wade cites new witnesses while defense notes potential relief from premeditation evidence. Judge Louis T. Holland chose Wichita Falls for its accessible witnesses and fair jury pool.
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Remember Pearl Harbor 25 Years Later Across U S
Americans mark the 25th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack with ceremonies nationwide. New York Governor Rockefeller orders state buildings to half staff then to full, while universities in Dubuque Albuquerque and Groton hold observances honoring World War II dead and veterans.
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Wynne To Speak At Civitan Club Anniversary
J. Bil Wynne, a local attorney and charter member of the El Decade Civitan Club, will speak at the anniversary gathering hosted by the Civitan Club in Wynne. The event marks years of service by the civic group and will feature remarks from Wynne and club leaders.
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Actress Kim Novak Escapes Injury In Auto Crash
Actress Kim Novak avoided injury after a minor collision between her car and another vehicle on Sunday. Police reported no serious damage and Novak left the scene uninjured, with witnesses noting the incident near a city avenue.
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