Omen of Spring and Interstate 30 reply in Our Daily Bread
The editor recounts spring observations including a Canadian goose pair, a failed nesting season, and plans to separate them for better hatch success. He confirms a river highway setback on Interstate 30 near Malvern and Arkadelphia, noting a six mile paving gap and a year-long delay. He criticizes official promises versus performance and warns of future trouble on a low level Red River crossing.
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Alex. H. Washburn
Imate
Ouachita River
Malvern
Arkadelphia
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
State Highway Department
Little Rock
Malvern- Arkadelphia
Red River
Fulton
U.S. 67
Arkansas
North America
Reward Raised for Slaying of Bryant Hewitt
The reward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the service station rest room slaying victim Bryant W. Hewitt increased to 1,450 dollars. Independent gas distributors in North Little Rock added 1,000 dollars to the fund to spur tips to police.
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North Little Rock
Bryant W. Hewitt
Passage of Rights Bill Likely After King's Slaying
The House Rules Committee chair, a Mississippi Democrat, says enactment of the civil rights bill would follow Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. s assassination. The House vote is set today with open housing provisions central to debate as supporters predict passage and sending the measure to President Johnson for signature.
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John Beckler
Associated Press
Washington
House Rules Committee
Martin Luther King
House
Johnson
Martin Luether King
William M. Colmer
Colmer
House-Senate
King
Senate
Evans calls special meeting of Publicity and Parks Commission
Bob Evans director of the Publicity and Parks Commission has convened a special meeting for Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Capitol. No reasons were given for the gathering.
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Bob Evans
State Publicity and Parks Commission
Commission
Capitol
Evans
Racial Violence Strikes U.S. Cities Killing 34
The Associated Press reports racial violence across American cities since King's murder leaving 34 dead and many injured. New outbreaks hit Trenton Kansas City and Jacksonville with one death in each. Fires in New York Newark arson reports rise while Guardsmen patrol amid lingering unrest.
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Associated Press
Martin Luther King Jr
Pac
Trenton
Jacksonville
Fla
Kansas City
New York City
Brooklyn
King
Memphis
Newark
Central
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Washington
Baltimore
Mourners Lay King To Rest In Historic Atlanta Funeral
Police guarded the tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at South View Cemetery as mourners filed by the crypt after his funeral. King, 39, was killed in Memphis, and his followers pledged to advance his crusade against racism, poverty, and injustice while urging removal of riot-causing conditions. Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, his former professor and Morehouse College president, urged unity and an end to prejudice.
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Don McKee
Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Martin Luther King Jr
South View Cemetery
Georgia
King
Memphis
Tenn
Benjamin E. Mays
Morehouse College
Kine
Mays
Spring Is the Time of Year When Many Things Make Life Worth Living
HAL ROYLE reflects on simple joys that make life meaningful in spring, from children at play and healing wounds to fresh fruit, golf and baseball memories, family moments, and the comfort of home. The piece blends vivid images of rural Stratford life with everyday pleasures and hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Royle
New York
Walter Hazard
Mickey Mantle
Willie Mays
Allied offensive expands around Saigon in Vietnam War
More than 100000 troops from five nations fanned out over Saigon and 11 provinces in the largest allied push of the war. US and South Vietnamese forces wrapped up Operation Quyet Thang and launched Toan Thang around the capital to chase Viet Cong and North Vietnamese units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Vietnam
U.S
Toa Thang
Quyet Thang
3Rd Corps
Toan Thang
Winant Sidle
Special Gift Fund Hits First $1 Million in Debt Drive
Federal officials report the special gift fund for debt retirement has reached $1,021,500.65 through last month as the national debt swells beyond $350 billion. Donors include a Florida congressman who gave the first $1,000 and a man who contributes yearly at his age, now 71. Most donors remain anonymous as the fund aims to supplement but not erase the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Coyne
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Charles E. Bennett
D« Fla
Seniors Play on April 20 at Hope High School
Hope High School seniors stage the modern comedy Her Father Said No on April 20 in the school auditorium. The plot centers on a wealthy father moving to separate his daughter's romance, with a large cast including Jack Dougan as Mr Page and Twila Hunt as Janet, directed by Betty Fenter and Kitty Looper with Sally Booth directing and promoting the student effort.
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Hope High School
Mr. Page
Jack Dougan
Janet
Twila Hunt
Florida
South America
Jack
John Greene
Pete
Sydney Hollis
Miss Watts
Judy Robertson
Carter
Martha Flowers
Hawkins
Donna Byers
Genevieve
Penny Burke
Babe
Betty Gaines
Bill
Charles Ward
Joe
Ronnie Poreter
Detective
LeRoy Phillips
Liz
Frankie King
Sallie
Cathy Feild
Neighborhood Center Job Openings in Texarkana Arkansas
Southwest Arkansas Development Council seeks three top staffers. Executive Director requires BA or MA preferred, five years related experience. salary 9000 to 11000. Neighborhood Services Director needs BA or MA preferred, related experience required. salary 7900. Assistant Director prefers BA, some related experience. salary 7200. Submit resume to Acting Director Alvin L. Brane, Room 2, Miller County Court House, by 8:00 a.m. April 19, 1968.
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Southwest Arkansas Development Council, Inc
Alvin L. Brane
Miller County Court House
Texarkana
Arkansas
Political Campaign to Gain Momentum After Lull Due to Slaying
Washington AP says the 1968 presidential race regains momentum after King slaying. Kennedy and McCarthy plan campaigns in Indiana and Nebraska. Humphrey ready to consider a bid. Nixon has no plans. Rockefeller signals major national statements as leaders attend King’s funeral in Atlanta.
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Washington
Martin Luther King
Robert F. Kennedy
D. N.Y
Eugene J. McCarthy
DeMinn
Indiana
Nebraska
Ifuberto Hi. Humphrey
Washington Senators
Minnesota Twins
Richard M. Nixon
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
King
Atlanta
Rockefeller
Why money helps the poor in Detroit lagging
AP News Digest reports $50 million in federal funds reach only a fraction of Detroit's poor as investigators probe the antipoverty agency records. Racial violence erupts in Kansas City after curfew while outbreaks hit Trenton and Jacksonville. Vietnam peace prospects remain cloudy as Johnson ends Camp David talks and Thieu seeks mobilization. Humphrey plans to enter the Democratic race after Easter. A ferry sinks off New Zealand with 614 aboard, at least 40 drowned. A special fund to reduce federal debt passes $1 million.
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Detroit
Kansas City
Trenton
N.J
Jacksonville
Fla
Viet Nam
Johnson
Camp David
Vietnam
Thieu
Cloudy Prospects for Vietnam Peace Talks at Camp David
President Johnson wrapped seven hours of war and peace talks at Camp David as prospects for settlement remained unclear. He dispatched a second formal Hanoi message but would say nothing about new developments. Reports said North Vietnam preferred talks in Phnom Penh, a site Washington opposes due to Cambodia relations. Johnson hosted dignitaries and attended King rites with Vice President Humphrey present. Adm. Sharp, retiring in July, visited Camp David before flying to the White House. Latest peace moves followed Hanoi’s formal reply to Johnson’s earlier communication.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Thurmont
Vietnam
Johnson
Camp David
Hanoi
United States
North Vietnam
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
U.S
Pidnneu
White House
Josef Klaus
Austria
Martin Luether King Jr
Vietnam Peace Front
All Around Town community meeting and notes on locals
Fishermen, sportsmen, judges and groups from four counties will meet at the Engineers Building Millwood Dam at 2 p.m. Saturday to discuss marine services on the lake and docking facilities. Also announced are Litfe League baseball team meetings, Vietnam seed donations, homemaker council talks on relationships, a Saturday dance and a feature on Richard Stanford a local pharmacist with family details and dogwood bloom updates.
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Engineers
Millwood Dam
Total Halt to Bombing is Planned
Washington reports Johnson administration plans a total halt to bombing of North Vietnam if Hanoi shows restraint, with possible resumption if not. Marder cites sources stating the move aims to pressure Hanoi while noting Khe Sanh relief eased direct risks to U S and allies. Johnson linked halt to negotiations and said he would not endanger troops.
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Washington
Johnson
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Willingeness
Washingston Post
Post
Murray Marder
Sanitation Fees to Be Increased in Hope Arkansas
City Board discusses sewer extension West Avenue B and annexation plans. Engineering study ordered to estimate costs and user revenues for 25 residents near Rose Hill Street and North Walnut. Board considers aiding Hempstead County’s share of 12 county Southwest Arkansas Economic Development District financing and notes 10 cent per capita county payment. Sanitation rate study shows a needed rise over one third to cover costs. June billing anticipated after rate editor and billing changes.
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Tne City Board of Directors
Hope Industrial Park
Rose Hill Street
North Walnut
Hempstead County
Southwest Arkansas Economic Development District
Ecnomic Development District
The
Economic Development Administration
Jewel May
Arkansas
Hope
Sanitation Department
Quits $13,000 a Year Job Reported in Capital City
AP reports Robert Dugtine, director of the Manager, resigns from a $13,000 yearly post amid shifting leadership at Rockefeller era. Details unclear as the article fragment ends with references to the Bifel Mile Free producers association.
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Little Rock
Robert Dugtine
Wat Copter
Rockefeller
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Hot Springs County Extension Homemaker Council
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