Pollution curb via redesigned combuster eyed
A redesigned combustor could cut jet plane pollution by 70 percent, with adoption costing about 13.5 million dollars. The move shows progress in curbing pollution though funding and patience are needed, as noted by the Chattanooga News Free Press. Printing's role in preserving arts and information is celebrated as International Printing Week honors Benjamin Franklin born on his printer’s birthday.
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News-Free Press
John F. Kennedy
Johann Gutenburg
Benjamin Franklin
Orlando
Fla
Syrian and Israeli Planes Clash Along Frontline
Tel Aviv reports Syrian and Israeli aircraft clashed along the frontier as tanks and artillery duelled below. Syria says its fighters and antiaircraft guns shot down five Israeli planes and captured pilots of a Phantom and Mirage, while losing two of its own. Israel counters it shot down three Syrian MIG21s and lost one jet whose crew parachuted into Syria.
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Tel Aviv
Syria
School Bill Fails to Help Federal Employee Areas
Washington AP reports districts heavy with federal workers gain little from Nixon budget increases for pact aid. About 150 districts are affected as an amendment limits aid to 77 percent of each district's authorized level, provoking protests including threats to bar federal employee children unless tuition is paid.
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White House
Senate
Senate House Conference Committee
House Trust
Big Battle Increases Casualties
The Vietnam War saw a fresh upsurge in fighting with 18 Americans killed and 138 wounded in multiple ground engagements plus heavy rocket and mortar attacks. Battlefield reports tallied 61 U.S. deaths, 101 South Vietnamese, and 552 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed in 48 hours, with a brigadier general among the U.S. dead. Overall weekly tolls remained high, with warnings of a possible yearly record as allied and enemy forces clashed in the Central Highlands near Song Mao. Defense officials reported Army Sp. 4 Gary Don Polk, 22, killed in action in Vietnam.
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County Faces Cut in Turnback Without Reassessment
Arthur L Strech appeals Hempstead County to start an equalization appraisal program to preserve turnback funds. He cites Arkansas Public Service Commission data showing a drop from 18 percent to 17.72 percent and warns that without action schools libraries municipalities and road funds could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in state aid.
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Cambodia Rebuffs U S Right of Pursuit Into Soil
Cambodia declares its neutrality and rejects any right of pursuit by American forces into Cambodian territory during Vietnam war clashes. Government reports Viet Cong attacked Svay Rieng defense post, with 19 national defense troops and one provincial guard missing. Prince Norodom Sihanouk allegedly in Hanoi seeking return to power after March coup.
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Associated Press
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Ate
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Hanoi
Pouc Rasy
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Peking
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Sirik Matak
Postal Union Weighs New Offer in Pay Talks
Washington AFL CIO postal unions chief predicts quick accord after meeting with President Meany. James H Rademacher of the National Association of Letter Carriers says the group will reply to the administration on the latest wage proposal. The bargaining team led by Postmaster General Winton Blount will review the offer at an afternoon session. The government is proposing a six percent wage hike retroactive to January 1 and a comparable increase. The details remain scarce as talks continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
James H. Rademacher
National Association of Letter Carriers
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Afl-Cio
Federation
George ‘Meany
Wnton
Winton M. Blount
Senate Clears $24.6 Billion Education Bill Despite Veto Doubts
The Senate approved a $24.6 billion education bill 74 to 4, expanding major programs for three years and raising income consideration for Title I aid. It moves to the House where Carl Perkins promises swift action, while some GOP members question a possible veto given large authorizations and added desegregation provisions. The measure does not fund but authorizes spending, including ESEA programs and expansion for impacted areas, with adjustments to income thresholds and housing/ migrant project considerations.
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Associated Press
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Nixon
House
Carl Perkins
D-Ky
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John Stennis
D-Miss
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Naming Russell Disappointing to Many
Conservationists fault President Nixon for not naming a clearly qualified environmentalist as undersecretary of the interior. They withhold judgment on multimillionaire Fred J. Russell, a newcomer to the field, to succeed Russell E. Trap in the No 2 Interior post, while some spokesmen say his calm reception is a vote of confidence.
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Associated Press
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Nixon
Inerior
Fred J. Russell
Environment and Resources
Russell E. Trap
Interior
Russell
Beauchnet
Walter J
Judge Odom Announces for Re election
The Star is authorized to announce the candidacy of Finis Odom for re election to Hempstead County Judge. Odom pledges to serve all citizens, cooperate with state and city officials, and devote undivided effort to county duties if re elected in the Democrat primary Eloce OR.
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Truckers Picket Cities as Air Traffic Remains Crippled
Air traffic stays crippled as PATCO members stay off the job amid a spring snowstorm and stalled negotiations. F. Lee Bailey faced contempt questions over the 1981 walkout, while the FAA reported a rise in controller absenteeism and few signs of a quick settlement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alr
Midwest
PATCO
F. Lee Bailey
Bailey
Federal Aviation Administration
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Revenue Dept reports March general funds rise in Arkansas
The Arkansas Revenue Department said on Wednesday that March general revenue collections totaled 15,161,280.66 dollars, up about 10 percent from 13,775,127.06 dollars in March 1969. For the first nine months of the fiscal year, collections reached 159,328,054.24 dollars, about 12 percent higher than 141,?66,590.08 last year.
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Little Rock
State Revenue Department
Negotiations Drag Over Wages as Teamsters Strike Broadly
Teamsters Union and trucking negotiators haggle over billions in wages while 425,000 workers in national labor talks strike in dozens of cities. Officials report good progress. most drivers stay on job, no nationwide lockout planned. Heavy Midwest snow worsens air travel amid controller staff debates.
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Teamsters Union
Washington
Midwest
Neil Gilbride
P Labor
Weiter Wagertoren
Canspite
Progress Reported in Negotiations
Labor negotiators for 425000 Teamsters reported progress in talks over billions in wage increases as trucks kept moving nationwide. Frank E. Fitzsimmons and Ray F. Beagle led discussions into a second day, while unions sought $1.70 an hour with added benefits against an offer of 90 cents. No national strike was called yet, though Local 515's David Halpenny cited authorization to act.
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Ray F. Beagle
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Nixon
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New York
Chicago
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New Orleans
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Beagle
Williamson family cited for thanks after search and safe return
The Williamson family of Washington expresses appreciation to law enforcement and Hempstead County rescue for finding two aged members safe in woods near Washington Tuesday night. They thank both white and black friends. Also notes include Little American Miss Arkansas pageant May 16 in Brinkley for ages three to 12, Doctor's Hospital in Shreveport tests, Hempstead County Masons zone Institute in Nashville April 7, police arrests in Hope, and retirements and moving plans of Sgt Albert Butler after 30 years in service becoming pastor in Hope.
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Sevier
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Marine Corps Reserve Training Center
Texarkana
Texas
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Hope
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Weather shifts as Arkansas faces cloud cover Friday
The Associated Press reports a sunny day in Arkansas today but a front will bring cloud cover Friday. A storm center passed Wednesday, bringing cold winds and severe weather in Mississippi with no damage reported in Arkansas. Temperatures ranged high 78 at Little Rock to 60 at Harrison, with lows including Fayetteville 30 and Harrison 81. Rain totals over the last 24 hours varied across cities from trace amounts to 1.13 inches in Memphis.
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