Leach defense seeks Chessie president testimony in hostage case
Accused kidnapper Ashley G. Leach may have a witness list narrowed as defense seeks to call Chessie System president Hays Watkins to testify in Cleveland. Leach held 13 hostages last summer after entering Chessie headquarters to pressure veteran apprenticeship certifications.
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Glover Withdraws Call to Reconvene Arkansas House
Rep. Bobby Glover of Carlisle withdraws his request to reconvene the General Assembly on April 6. House Speaker James Shaver of Wynne says there is no urgent need to reconvene and that discussions with Pryor and other members suggest no session next week. Glover believes a few months may bring needed action on vetoes.
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Arkansas Gov Signs Party Rules Bill Limiting Signatures
Gov David Pryor signed a measure reducing required signatures to form a party and lowering the vote threshold to stay registered, with petitions limited to about four months. The American party of Arkansas threatened a lawsuit citing time constraints. Pryor vetoed a bill ending gubernatorial appointments to the Legislative Council, saying it would strip executive representation in budget planning. The article notes 1854 camel usage to build the Caribou Trail in British Columbia and sightings up to 1925.
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Coffee prices offset other food savings in AP market survey
An Associated Press market basket survey in March 1977 shows coffee prices rising in eight cities, offsetting savings in eggs and other items. The survey covered 15 items across 13 cities with March prices. Coffee hits over 8 dollars a pound in eight stores, while overall basket totals rose slightly.
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Nation's first bikeway began in Homestead Florida
The nation's first bikeway originated in Homestead Florida in 1962. Since then about 25 000 to 30 000 miles of the special roadway have been established across the United States.
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Halstead Industries selects Colt site for new plant
Halstead Industries plans a new plant at Colt in St. Francis County to expand its industrial products division. The firm already operates a Wynne plant. Construction is funded mainly by industrial bonds and was estimated at under 5 million dollars.
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Singer Diahann Carroll's Husband Dies in Car Crash
In Los Angeles AP reports singer Diahann Carroll's husband, 26 year old Robert DelLeon, died when his Ferrari left the Hollywood Hills roadway and plunged about 150 feet over a cliff. Police said the wreck occurred just before midnight Wednesday and the car sailed through the air before landing.
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