Lawmakers Split on Arkansas Tax Increase Support
State senators and representatives in Arkansas report mixed views on a proposed tax increase. E L Mosley cites limited support for a big rise but openness to a small boost if funds for road construction are fairly distributed. Others say constituents show little to no backing, though some see potential gains for oil and highway industries.
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E. L
van) Mosley
Camden
Ouachita
Columbia Counties
Q. Byrum Hurst
Hot Springs
el Dorado
Union County
John Harberson
Howard County
Sorkin
Grissom
McDivitt
White
Motecam
Oakn
Pulaski Delegation Moves on Course of Action
The Pulaski delegation outlines its plan to address overall costs and fiscal concerns. Details emphasize coordinating with local agencies to control expenditures while pursuing necessary funding for key projects.
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Pulaski
Seven injured in two car crash on Highway 1587 near Ita River
Accident on Highway 1587 just north of the Ita River bridge left seven people injured. Clar ence Evans and oe Roper were treated. several Ayres family members plus Ronald Brown and Jerry Ayres sustained multiple injuries. Arkansas State Police details were not available.
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Ita River Bridge
Warner Brown Hospital
Clarence Evans
Oe Roper Eran Perme
Crank Court
Ronald Brown
Coushatta
Faubus backs proposed 14.9 million highway tax plan
Orval Faubus hailed a proposed 14.9 million highway tax increase at a Monday news conference. He argued oil industry support would ease disputes and boost gasoline consumption in Arkansas. The plan faced opposition from the Arkansas Petroleum Council and drew a conditional endorsement from Winthrop Rockefeller as a first step toward better roads.
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Cereseent
Orval Faubus
Faubus
Murfit
Arkansas
Murphy
Water Safety Aide Course Offered by Red Cross
The annual Red Cross Water Safety Aide course will begin Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the YWCA pool. Open to 14 years or older with current Junior or Senior Life Saving certificates, enrollment is by calling the Red Cross office by the deadline. The 15-hour course trains youths to assist instructors and support the swimming program.
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Red Cross
YWCA
Julius K. Sheppard
Union County
Avy
Sheppard
Hoint
Spaceflight Vets Brace Rookies for Four Day Gemini Test
Grissom and Young prepare rookie astronauts for a four day Gemini mission. They warn about stage engine shutdown fire, harness life support, and unexpected maneuvers as McDivitt and White adjust gear after splashdown. The test aims to prove extended operation readiness.
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Young
McDivitt
White
Aden Gos
Gus
Pr Young
Gemini
Jey
Grissom
McDonnell Mair.craft Corp
St. Louis
California Assembly Votes 71 0 On Indian Goods Claim Law
The California Assembly approved a bill by 71 votes to none to ban misrepresenting goods as made by Indians. It targets white traders who sell blankets and curios as Indian made.
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Sacramento
Calif
UPI
California Assembly
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