Poultry Festival Honors Winners Names Tie to Arkansas Groups
At the Fort Smith festival, 1B 1968 Mena Girl Music Major won the Poultry Princess title while Roy Ritter of Springdale was named Man of the Year. Officers were elected for Allied Poultry Industries with William C. Myers of Fayetteville president and Ed Curtis of Cave Springs vice president. The Arkansas Council chose Tedete of Little Rock as president, Harry Sey of Camden as vice president, Olen Love as treasurer, and Lowell Lankford as secretary.
Threats Frighten Off Witnesses
A report notes threats discourage witnesses, with intimidation from potential economic and social reprisals raising fears of cooperation. Authorities caution and seek protection for those involved.
Six Deaths Recorded In Mishaps
A Memphis couple died when their car hit concrete posts at an overpass on Interstate 55 near West Memphis. The AP count lists six weekend Arkansas deaths: three by traffic, two drownings, one fire. Names include Rollie Dean and Hazel Dean, Stevie Jean Henry, a one year old Rena Robinson, mother Berniceinson, Charles Hoyt, and Cornish family members.
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Charles Hoyt
Conway
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Las Cornish
Tucker Bay
Lawrence County
Clarence Cornish
Cornish
Monette
Weekend News At Glance
Striking Teamsters in Philadelphia voted to end their six day wildcat strike that crippled city deliveries. Viet Cong designated US Ambassador Maxwell D. Taylor and leaders as targets on their death list. The African Asian summit meeting was postponed until November. Viet Cong overran two positions in major strikes.
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University of Alabama
Justice Department
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Saigon
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Guatemala City
Steve Cochran
Pacific
National Education Association
New York
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Pueblo clash as Msgr Studtmueller detained by Abeita officers
In Santa Fe a dramatic stand at St Augustine church ends with Msgr Studtmueller restrained by AbetA officers near the pueblo leadership. The priest was forced from the rectory after threats of force, his wrists cuffed and he was ordered to leave, later allowed to return for belongings.
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Nigerian Baptist says Islam strongest rival to Christianity
Joe Ayormode of the Nigerian Baptist Convention told the 11th Baptist World Congress in Ibadan that Islam is the most powerful rival among the three faiths in Africa. In Bridgewater England public houses ban under 16s but five year olds will be regulars at West India pub for welfare clinics after noon.
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Africa
Joe Ayormde
Ibadan
Nigeria
11Th Baptist World Congress
Bridgewater
Englam
West India
Somerset
15000 Flock Attends Singing Event
An estimated 15000 people gathered in Mackinie Meadow near Grandfather Mountain for a Sunday and Monday singing event. Speakers and choirs drew large crowds from the South and nearby towns. The gathering honored founder Seeweed Thorney and featured performances by local and regional groups.
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Rome Tops Heat Records as Temperature Surges
Italy faced record heat on Sunday with Rome reporting a high of 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Venice saw even hotter conditions in the sun with officials citing a 135 degree reading at Lido Beach.
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Diplomat’s Car Is Eased Off New Jersey Turnpike
New Jersey State Police escorted the Senegalese ambassador’s high powered limousine off the Turnpike after a warning for speeding. The car was clocked far above the 60 mph limit and the escort followed to nearby local roads. The action follows a policy aimed at curbing diplomatic vehicle speeding on the toll road.
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Turnpike
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