Senate Defeat Reworks Civil Rights Bill Voting Section
The Senate rejected an Ervin amendment to curb federal power over voting rights and struck down a measure limiting federal court oversight of voter qualifications. Debate continued as senators pressed another proposal to limit the bill’s voting rights provisions to general elections.
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Congress Told Development Loans Needed
In a prepared address to a joint session of congress the Colombian president urged Latin American nations need development loans to escape backwardness and prevent economic crisis. He warned against outside domination and said aid must come with restitution to American taxpayers and private initiative.
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Arkansas Weather Report Reflects Mild Spell and Variable Skies
Weather Experiment Station notes for 24 twtce ending 7 am Wednesday show high 72, low 42, no measurable precipitation. Arkansas forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies, warmer afternoons, cooler Thursdays, highs mid 70s to upper 70s, lows 40s to 60s. Normal minima 44 to 80 and maxima 65 to 76. Central to southeast regions expect mild days, cool nights with minor daily changes.
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Charleston widow faces bonus denial follow up checks
Mrs. William B. Marsh of Charleston, a former nurse in the U S Air Force Nurses Corps, may face further checks after a year end review of a last valid claim under a bonus program. The case involves a prior marriage and a contested payout related to a long standing veteran benefits matter.
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William B., Marsh
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Elizabeth A. Corkkean
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Whete
U. S. Air Force Nurses Corps
Cotton Parity 75 Percent Proposed By Rep Jones
Rep Jones proposes a cotton parity floor of 75 percent for the 1961 crop and would curtail the secretary of agriculture's authority to cut parity or adjust allotments. He warns current law risks distress to farmers as prices and costs diverge, noting potential $12 to $15 per bale losses if parity falls.
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Washington
Robert B. Jones
Ala
Collin
Ezra Taft Benson
Jones
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Eisenhower approves Atlas and Polaris speedup plans
President Eisenhower formally approves Defense Department plans to accelerate the Atlas intercontinental missile program and Polaris submarine launches. Secretary Gates Jr. announced at the White House after a meeting with Eisenhower. Navy plans disclosed to spend about 52 million dollars to accelerate seven Polaris submarines, while Air Force plans to trim Bomber production and expand the Atlas program, with Gates saying overall defense spending may see little increase.
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Air Force
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Relocate Auto Graveyards Policy Stirs Arkansas Route
The State highway department directs district engineers to enforce an act requiring the removal of automobile graveyards. If operators refuse to cooperate, department attorney Neill Bolingyer advised engineers to contact him to take over.
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Minstrel at Blevins Draws Enthusiastic Local Crowd
Minstrel show at Blevins High School auditorium drew a large crowd for the Kiwanis Club event with proceeds for the Blevins senior class. The curtain mime ran 8 pm and the show moves to Hope and Friday nights, featuring about 50 cast members and ten special guests. Ticket sales were handled by Arlvowl and Gene White with help from three grade schools and the Juno High.
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Calves to be Vaccinated Two Weeks Away
County Agent Casin Caldwell announces vaccination of calves aged four to eight months in Hemp County. All proper age calves should be vaccinated within two weeks. If you have calves that were vaccinated or failed to provide a card, contact the Agricultural Extension Service at the county courthouse.
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Casin Caldwell
Peur
Auviculturad Extension
McClanchan to Address Presbyterians
Presbyterians set Sunday morning talk with McClanchan as guest speaker for the Presbyterian Men's Bible Class. The program follows remarks by Justine Melachdun of the Arkansas Supreme Court about earlier sessions and is tied to local church arrangements and a later event location.
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Dr Moore Shows Kiwanis A Film In Meeting Note
Dr Moore and members of the Kiwanis club heard a film talk at a local gathering. The speaker referenced church groups and recent events touching Japan and other places, with remarks attributed to community leaders and attendees from Shreveport.
Washington unrest and South Africa crisis spillover
Fragmented report describes tense unrest in Washington and escalating South African racial conflict. Police clash with African hostels and workers as negotiators seek policy changes, with casualties reported and government pressing rapid action. Leaders urge negotiations with Negro leadership amid apartheid policy.
Civil Rights Commission Leader Urges Middle Group to Take Lead
Dr. Robert Storay of Dallas urged the great middle group to guide a resolution of the integration controversy at a Styndeis College celebration. He warned against broad regional distinctions and said what works in the South may not apply in New York. Other speakers included Rober Blu of Pioneer Hydrolex Industries and Wadley Institute director dasepti MM.
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U. S Civil Rights Commission
Robert J. Storay
Dallas
Storey
Styndeis College
Jess Alan II
Southwestern Legal Pourdation
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New York
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Negro Held in Murder at Prescott
Prescott Ark AP Sheriff Hale says no Malvern Nes will be charged with first degree murder in the slaying of a Negro woman found near her home. Officials cite a suspect named Milton Muster and report a woman implicated in the crime. The body was discovered near Terres Rowe Creek six miles south of Prescott, with details linking a man named Jackson to the case.
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Horace Hale
Nevada County
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James L. Jackson
Malvern
Prescott
Cleo Bonds
Terre Rouge Creek
Hale
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Thraee Hale
Higle
Milton Muster
Labeo
James I. Jackson
Cle Burts
Forest Fires Rage Across North Arkansas Amid Dry Weather
The Associated Press reports ongoing forest fires across northern Arkansas as rangers and volunteers strive to contain blazes in Lifewater, Salem, Pullen, Tard, and surrounding counties. Lang cites dry conditions and high winds, with about 75,000 acres burned and most fires human-caused.
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Mountain View
Harrison Sea
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Lang
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Jailbreak Try Brings Sentence News Brief
A failed jail escape at Pulaski County Jail led to five year prison terms for Robert Jarvey Ruloff, 11, of San Francisco and four years for Harvey Edward Ingle, 25, of West Frankfurt, UK. Deputies recaptured them during the attempt with deputies using Model 16 hardware.
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San Francisco
Larvey Edward Ingle
West Brankfurt
Daller Bert Campbell
Pulaski County
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Kennedy Victorious In Wisconsin Primary Race
Relman Morin Milwaukee presumes Kennedy won a hard fought Wisconsin primary over Humphrey and Nixon as late precinct counts showed Kennedy leading with about 2,000 votes. Humphrey and Nixon trailed in a contest seen as testing support from farmers labor unions and non-Gothic groups across six of forty congressional districts.
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Nixon
Envoy Urged to Get Word From Russia
Western powers pressed Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin to push Moscow toward movement at the stalled four power disarmament conference. They sought Russia's willingness to discuss new disarmament measures and instant controls while the Soviets insisted on their Bowles plan approval. Expect no breakthrough before the May summit opens.
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Power rate talks stalled by Arkansas cooperatives
AP dispatch notes Arkansas Power & Light Co and rural cooperatives are negotiating over wholesale power rates. The Arkansas Public Service Commission ordered a study of AP&L rates amid rising wholesale charges affecting customers.
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All Around Town Notes From The Star Staff
Miller, erp stead, Jaalayelle and Columbia Counties meet Friday at Southern plate as a Pisteick WL cuts force. Supt. Janus H. dunes of Elupt presides over the general sepsan of the ayhl meeting at Toai Uvereteeoy. The Golden Age Cluyall hosts Thursday at the Hope Youth Center. members urged to attend. Cameron Cullese of Laetyn Okla tops the grads. April 1 events include Lake Houma Captyin Shreve Hotel. Speakers for casino tackle Seneta duhe, Motlehan, Gren Harris, and Catpobb EUiers. Hope Pip Dept invites Three Uinvs yesterday to Bias Ares.
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Floods Roil Missouri River Regions and Midwestern Towns
Historic floods swamped the Colvench mission area and levees along the Mississippi River. Cities like Clarksville and Palmyra reported widespread inundation with thousands evacuated or stranded. Missouri River levels rose, with major streams at rest stage in New England as engineers warned of dangerous spots and ongoing pumping efforts.
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Wholesale Food Prices Rise and Fall in NY Markets
A garbled report notes wholesale price movements in New York with references to price indices and general usage. It mentions the national index at about 6.04 and a weekly shift, but the text is garbled leaving many words unreadable. The piece hints at Dun & Bradstreet and market pricing trends without clear specifics.
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