Vocational Education History Recapped at Rotary Luncheon
Corbin McKinnon reviewed the Smith Hughes act of 1917 and the rise of vocational technical training in Arkansas. He cited 1965 66 data with 92 724 enrollments, noted Pine Bluff 1959 and Morriston 1960s expansions, and outlined a goal to place schools within commuting distance of most residents with new sites opening this year. Guests included T G Connelly Jack Compton W Alex Geddie and Hak Sing Choi.
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Corbin McKinnon
Oil Belt
Rotary Club
Rufus Garret
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Arkansas
McKinnon
General Assembly
Pine Bluff
Morriston
Board For Vocational Education
Dean Tommey
T. G. Connelly
Magnolia
Jack Compton
Little Rock
W. Alex Geddie
Camden
Hak Sing Choi
Sough Krea
Arkansas House Considers Death Penalty Abolition Bill
Arkansas lawmakers discuss a bill to abolish the death penalty except in first degree murder and rape cases. The House Judiciary Committee may vote or hold a hearing led by Rep. Harry Colay with variations by Rep. Gladys Oglesby and Rep. Camp. A separate line seeks to clear obsolete crimes from penalties.
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Palmer
Arkansas News Bureau
Little Rock
Arkansas
House Judiciary Committee
Harry Colay
Magnolia
Colay
Gladys Martin Oglesby
Oglesby
Camp
Judiciary Committee
Charles Matthews
Street Work Completed on Lester Street
Mayor I. L. Pesses announced completion of drainage and gravel placement on Lester Street. The 27 ft wide street is in use and will be blacktopped when weather allows. He urged maximum vehicle use to compact the gravel base before paving.
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I. L. Pesses
Lester St
US objects to Latin American nucler free zone treaty
The United States opposes the draft Latin American nucler free zone treaty, decrying a loophole that could allow development of nuclear explosive devices for peaceful uses. State Department spokesman McCloskey urged delegates in Mexico City to tighten language to prevent weaponizable devices.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Latin America
Mexico City
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
McCloskey
House Approves Durretts Tax Relief Bill
Rep Chadd Durrett of Strong pushes tax relief in Arkansas after victory on a compromise measure. The bill raises state income tax credits from 17.50 to 25 for singles 35 to 60 for married, and 6 to 9 per dependent, moving to the Senate. Durrett touted floor battles and thanked colleagues after an 84 to 8 passage.
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Palmer
Arkansas News Bureau
Little Rock
Chadd Durrett
Strong
Arkansas
Urrett
Debat
Barrett
Durrett
Senate
House Committee On Revenue and Taxation
Octopus Delicacy Highlighted In Portuguese Cuisine
A brief note describes octopus cooked in its own ink as a delicacy among some Portuguese cooks. The piece underscores regional tasting traditions and culinary practices.
Griffin Named Head of El Dorado Sanitation Dept
Maurice Griffin appointed head of the sanitation department by W. R. Baker director of public works in El Dorado. The department was reorganized February 1 and a new garbage truck will start service on delivery. If a household misses weekly pickup, residents should call the sanitation department for prompt service.
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W. R. Baker
Public Works Department
el Dorado
Maurice Griffin
Baker
Sanitation
Griffin
School Menus Delights for El Dorado Students
February 8 menu listings show senior and junior high meals across multiple schools. Dishes include chicken fried steak, hamburger on buns, barbecue on buns, turkey with sides, vegetable soup, fried items, spaghetti, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, oven fried chicken, hot dogs, and assorted desserts. Named schools include Barton Rogers Hugh Goodwin Fordville Murmil Heights Northwest Retta Brown Southside West Woods YOCUM Washington Carver Fairview Rock Island Watson.
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Rogers
Hugh Goodwin
Fordville
Murmil Heights
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Southside
West Woods
Washington
Fairview
Rock Island
Watson
Statue stolen from apartment building front in Omaha
Simonsen told police a 300 pound statue representing spring was stolen from in front of an Omaha apartment building. The theft occurred after reports the thief was tired of winter.
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Omaha
Neb
UPI
Simonsen
Polies
Harrison First President to Arrive by Train for Inauguration
William Henry Harrison became the first U S president to reach Washington by train for his inauguration arrival marking a historic transit shift and ceremonial start of his tenure.
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William Henry Harrison
U. S
Washington
Telecast Schedule Features Travel and Discovery Segments
The listing shows a TV schedule with 4:00 All Aboard with Mr Be 4:30 What’s New Pathe IV Virginia Presidents 5:00 2’s Tours 5:30 Discovery Heat Black smith of the Earth 6:00 What’s New How to.
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Pathe IV
Virginia
Discovery
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