Central Baptist College Choir to Sing at Unity Baptist
The Central Baptist College Choir of Conway Arkansas under Jim Courtney will present a program Friday April 3 at 7 30 p m in the Unity Baptist Church sanctuary. The forty voice choir is directed by Courtney and the college is owned by the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas. A fellowship for young people will follow in the church fellowship hall.
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Five Escape Jail at Forrest City
Authorities pursue three of five prisoners who overpowered a deputy and escaped from St. Francis County Jail in Forrest City Arkansas. Jesse Steele and Dwayne Hulsey were captured. Lu ther Wren Jimmy Westmoreland and Henry Bradley remained at large. Bradley held for Oklahoma on grand larceny. others faced charges including attempted murder overdraft non child support grand larceny leaving scene of an accident and DWI.
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Oklahoma
Medina Charged With Full Responsibility In My Lai Raid
AP reports Captain Ernest L. Medina, linked to the 1968 My Lai raid, is charged with responsibility for all noncombatant deaths. Medina, stationed at Ft. McPherson, denies ordering or witnessing the massacre and pledges to prove his innocence in court. He notes a figure of not less than 75 deaths was communicated to him.
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My Lai
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Pico Rivera
Calif
Americal Division
William L. Calley Jr
Cambodia Crisis Deepens as Sihanouk Backers Clash
In Cambodia, police and troops contend with pro Sihanouk crowds in provincial centers with many reported deaths. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces operate near the Cambodian South Vietnamese border east of Phnom Penh while Khmer Rouge readiness grows as Hanoi weighs backing Sihanouk.
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Weather Station Report for Arkansas Forecast
For 24 hours ending 7 am Thursday the high reached 77 and low 36 with 0.02 inches of precipitation. Arkansas forecast calls for fair and cold tonight, Friday will bring increasing cloudiness and a light rain chance mainly in the afternoon, with tonight's lows in the 20s north to 30s south.
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Weather Elsewhere Weather Disruptions Hit Major Hubs
The Associated Press reports widespread weather impacts across the U S with heavy snow paralyzing Chicago and New York area airports. Of 1749 air traffic controllers scheduled Wednesday 456 called in sick, flights delayed up to two hours, and Chicago operations suspended until morning. Airlines extend curtailments as snow and staffing woes ripple nationwide.
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Even If You Are Old Many Things Make You Feel Young Again
AP feature lists humorous signs that define staying young despite age. It notes birthday cards from insurers, coworkers bidding valentines, attempts at poetry, learning to ski, a monthly joke, and a mix of small pleasures. The piece highlights everyday contrasts between aging and vitality.
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New ‘York
Johnson Returns to Democratic Party in Arkansas
In North Little Rock Charles D. Matthews says Jim Johnson’s plan to rejoin the Democratic Party is unexpected. Johnson resigns from the American Party of Arkansas, cites party loyalty questions tied to the 1968 election, and may face eligibility review at an April 10 Blytheville meeting.
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Lexa
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Blytheville
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Charles Bernard
Earle
Postal Union clash and Cambodia policy clash
The Cambodian government denies U S forces invasion rights while noting adherence to neutrality. In the United States the postal union negotiates a pay hike proposal including 12 percent retroactive from October 1 and a six percent increase, plus a telescoped pay scale. Negotiations continue amid restive union membership.
A New World Coming Talent Show at Hope High School
Hope High School presents A New World Coming a talent show in the auditorium on Friday April 3 and Saturday April 4. Admission 1.50 for adults 75 cents for students with proceeds benefiting a Student Council service project. Participants include Vivian Smith Kathy Thornton Betty Ragland Robert Sharp Susan Turner Tommy Bostic and many more from Hope High School and local groups.
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Pam Butler
Peggy Butler
Belinda Butler
Mark Gunter
Tommi Watson
Peggy Sanders
Doug Rogers
FFA
Madrigal Singers
Jerry Bishop
Johnny Johnson
Gwen Edwards
Jennifer Rhodes
Benny Gorz
Judy Croom
Betty Abney
Annie Edwards
Novella Howard
Becky Walton
Sandy Wahl
Janet Butler
Linda Wray
Pat Bailey
Donna Thornton
Freddie Freeman
Brack Poindexter
Aretha Key
Wayne Woodall
Diane Rowe
Cindy Schweiker
Mary Beth Millican
Jim Alford
Tom
Texarkana Councils Clash Over Transportation Study
Texarkana Texas awards contract to Day & Zimmerman for 16500 while Arkansas side picks EBS Management Systems for 30725. Study is joint project, funds come from Model Cities grants and federal program with a 30000 ceiling. coordination issues cited as delaying progress. Officials seek a Texas-Arkansas meeting to resolve the dispute and proceed with the study.
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Arkansas
Day & Zimmerman Inc
Philadelphia
Arkansas City Board of Directors
EBS Management Systems
Washington D.C
Ben Mizell
Day & Zimmerman
Texas City Council
Federal Transportation Department
Springdale Gets Grant for Hospital Expansion
WASHINGTON AP Rep. John Paul Hammerschmidt Ark said Wednesday a 100000 Hill Burton grant has been approved to assist in the development of a nursing home addition to the Springdale Ark Memorial Hospital. Total cost of the project is 200000.
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Mrs Jett Williams Dies at 75 Hope Resident
Mrs Jett Williams aged 75 longtime Hope resident dies Wednesday She was a Baptist Church member Surviving are three sons Jett Williams Jr Mitchell and Al Williams five daughters Frances Sammons ville Nell Gibson Phyllis Coleman Mar ette Witts and Ima Lee Williams Services set for 2 pm Friday at Herndon Funeral Chapel Reverend Gerald Trussell officiating burial in Rose Hill Cemetery Funeral Home in charge
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Hope
The
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Houston
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al Williams
Texarkana
Frances Sie Sommerville
Nell Gibson
Phyllis Coleman
Shreveport
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Ima Lee Williams
Wilburton
Oklo
Administration Sees Housing Crisis Amid Tight Policy
The Niven administration reports Congress that housing shortages persist with a goal of 2.04 million units for fiscal 1971, a ten year target of 26 million more units, and six million for low and moderate income families. It urges at least 20 billion in new mortgage loans this year to spur production by summer and notes mobile homes as a cheaper option for nearly half of American families.
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