Cardinals Fall 13 to 5 in Exhibition vs Royals at Little Rock
In a Sunday exhibition in Little Rock, the Kansas City Royals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 13 to 5. The Cardinals used three new pitchers while saving Bob Gibson and Steve Carlton for the regular season. Lou Brock and other stars appeared as the crowd of 6,711 enjoyed a major league style showing despite the lopsided score. Luther B Tooley and Vic Cobb were in town for fishing notes alongside radio histories.
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Fulbright Linked to Involvement Critique in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK AP Charles Bernard state GOP chairman accuses Sen J W Fulbright D Ark of bearing responsibility for deep U S involvement in Southeast Asia He criticizes Fulbright for backing SEATO and for the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution while accusing him of a short memory after Fulbright attributed My Lai accountability to President Nixon. A separate item notes Kevin Williams 6 drowned in Hill's Lake near North Little Rock.
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China Increases Troop Levels in Laos Near Mekong Road Project
Pentagon sources report 4,000 to 6,000 additional Chinese troops in Northern Laos, lifting Beijing's force there to 18,000 to 20,000. The buildup appears aimed at protecting engineer units building a major road from Yunnan toward the Mekong, with anti aircraft guns and new radar for surveillance. Analysts doubt a link to broader aims.
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Egypt Plan to Reopen Canal Is Rejected
Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir rejects Egypts proposal to reopen the Suez Canal in exchange for Israeli withdrawal from the canal banks. She reaffirms intent to keep the Golan Heights, Sharm el Sheikh, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem while leaving open possible talks on reopening conditions. Sadat warns that April will decide between peace and war.
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Nixon Backs Slow Calley Review Process
President Nixon will not rush military review of Lt. William L. Calley Jr.’s life sentence for the My Lai killings. Aides say he prefers normal channels, with possible expedited court-martial record prep, and continues to monitor the case as White House pressure mounts.
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Gov Bumpers Wins Broad Legislative Support in 68th Assembly
In Little Rock, Governor Dale Bumpers is praised by many lawmakers for securing most of his agenda during the 68th General Assembly. Though some critics say he was sometimes controlled by the body, he remained accessible, meeting with legislators daily to push his bills. The assembly adjourns sine die after a two week recess, with no return unless procedural fixes arise.
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Injuries in Shooting Are Fatal
Fred Pack Sr. a 49 year old Little Rock liquor store owner died Sunday from injuries sustained in a March 26 shooting at Freddie's Liquor and Sundry Store. Police say Pack and his son were shot after an argument with a customer. Scott Leonard was charged with intent to kill. no change in charges reported.
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One Person Killed on Arkansas Highways Weekend
The Associated Press reports one death on Arkansas roads over the weekend, making it one of the safest periods this year. Victim Gary Henderson, 14, of near North Little Rock, was struck Friday night by James Choate, 29, of Little Rock, as he crossed Arkansas 365 near Morgan north of North Little Rock after leaving a school bus. The AP count covers 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday.
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Youth Drowned While Fishing
Harold Neal age 24 of Pine Bluff drowned when he apparently fell from a boat while fishing on Lake Pine Bluff Saturday. His body was recovered by local authorities and the incident is under investigation by AP reporters.
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Enemy Hits Outpost for 6th Time
North Vietnamese troops attacked Fire Base 6 in the central highlands for a fifth straight day, but were repelled with heavy losses. Saigon sources say 287 enemy killed. government losses 2 dead and 20 wounded. U.S. air strikes and artillery aided, with B52s delivering over 100 tons around the base. Five Americans killed and one missing.
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Americans on Jet Scuffle With Police
Two American men aboard a Pan American Boeing 707 from Boston to London scuffled with antihijack marshals during the flight. Landed safely in London, the men were arrested. passengers believed a hijack attempt occurred, though the airline spokesman said there was no attempt to commandeer the aircraft. One passenger, about 50, shouted he had a ban and behaved disruptively but remained in his seat.
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Miss Russellville Title Won By Betty Ann Vance
Betty Ann Vance, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Vance of Russellville, was named Miss Russellville Saturday night in the local event. The pageant highlighted community youth with Vance receiving the top honor ahead of other contestants.
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Pullout Schedule Spurs Debate On Forces Remain
President Nixon's Vietnam pullout plan signals a move toward ending major U.S. troop involvement in Indochina and ignites debate over what American forces should stay beyond 1972. Although Nixon offered no timetable, officials expect projections of troop counts by 1972 and anticipate reductions from about 300,000 in South Vietnam toward roughly 50,000 by year’s end.
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New Jersey Board Fails Bid to Resume School Prayer
Washington reports a New Jersey Netcong school board failed 7 to 2 in the Supreme Court to resume daily voluntary prayer at Netcong High School. The program, chosen from the Congressional Record with a student “thought for the day,” had already been ruled unconstitutional, with the high court rejecting the appeal amid dissent.
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Westbrook Burned At Home In Dead Chicken Fire
Westbrook of Oakhaven was critically burned Friday when coal oil used to burn dead chickens ignited and engulfed his body. He fled to the house where Mrs. Westbrook found him in the kitchen. Burns covered 55 percent of his body and his condition Monday was very critical. Nearby notes list local student and police activity and announcements including an Arts Center exhibit and Navy training moves.
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Snow Falls Across Arkansas With Light Accumulations
Snow began in North Arkansas Sunday night with about five inches at Harrison and three inches in Springfield Missouri. Light snow may reach Central Arkansas as a trough cold air mass moves southeast. Temperatures stay chilly with highs in the 40s and 50s and freezing in the northwest tonight. Overnight lows include Fayetteville 32 Harrison 31 Jonesboro 20 Pine Bluff 45 Texarkana 46 El Dorado 46 Memphis 41 Little Rock 40 Fort Smith 37. Rain totals over 24 hours ended 6 am: Fort Smith .30 Harrison .45 Fayetteville .69.
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Magic Draft Number May Go to 125
Men with Random Sequence Numbers up to 125 may be drafted in May to meet a 15 000 man call, according to Selective Service Director Curtis W Tarr. Local boards may order pre induction physicals for numbers to 175, up from 150, as the draft rate slows this year and May’s ceiling balances a five month total of 83 000 after a higher 1971 target.
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Signatures Collected to Seek Leniency for Calley
Paul Harvey a 21 year old from Little Rock says he has gathered over 3000 signatures by Sunday on a petition urging leniency for Lt. William L Calley convicted of murdering 22 Vietnamese civilians Nixon has said he will review the case Harvey a Vietnam veteran collected signatures on the steps of the state Capitol Saturday and Sunday and will continue next weekend
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