Worldwide shift in soybean markets boosts Brazil gains
In Little Rock Dr A W Woodard of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service notes a decade of global growth in soybean production. U S share has fallen to about 58 percent as Brazil surges from 18 million to 412 million bushels in 1976 with 450 million projected for 1977 and potential 750 million in the 1980s.
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Little Rock
United States
A.W. Woodard
Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
U.S
Woodard
Brazil
Wedard
Dignitaries attend Shrine Club meeting
Millwood Shrine Club hosted forty members and guests at a Tuesday meeting at the Sheraton Inn. A.J. Stover and J.D. Campbell from Scimitar Temple provided greetings and updates. Plans for a May 21 Motorcade to Shrine Hospital in Shreveport were announced along with a Nashville Narrows Lake meeting set for June 14.
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Millwood Shrine Club
Sheraton Inn
Temple
A.J. Stover
J.D. Campbell
Scimitar Temple
Little Rock
Noble Campbell
Noble Stover
Shrine Hospital Imperial Board
Sue
Mildred
Ralph Hale
First United Methodist Church
James McLarty
Millwood Club
Southwest Shrine Club
Shrine Hospital
Shreveport
Hope
Nashville
Narrows Lake
FAA rules bar denying seats to handicapped travelers
The FAA requires airlines not to deny seats to disabled passengers who meet reasonable requirements and to train crew in evacuations. The rule, effective May 16, directs airlines to accommodate in ways such as Braille menus, sign language training at major airports, and accessible seating placements for wheelchair users near identified exits.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Arkansas Enacts Tax Incentive for Saving
The Arkansas Legislature approved Act 898 of 1977, signed by Governor Pryor on March 30 1977, excluding up to 150 dollars of interest from state income tax for individuals on savings accounts in banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions. The bill was proposed by the Arkansas Savings and Loan League and championed by Rep. Carolyn Pollan of Fort Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
David Pryor
Savings and Loan Association
Arkansas Savings and Loan League
Arkansas General Assembly
Carolyn Pollan
Fort Smith
Upcoming Choir Day and Community Events In Hope Area
Haynes Chapel Senior Choir hosts the sixth Choir Day at 2 p.m. Sunday with groups including St. Thomas and Macedonia. Spring Hill sponsors a car wash on April 16 at Pizza Hut. A veterans van assists claims filings in Hope April 19 at City Hall from noon to 4 30 p.m. First Aid classes set at Red River Vocational School with a $6 fee. The Hope NAACP meets at Garrett Chapel Baptist Church Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Senior plays at Hope High April 22 and 23 and Spring Hill School presents Aunt Cathie's Cat April 15 at 7 30 p.m. Savings Bond sales totaled 40 484 for Q1 1977. March sales by county listed. Spring Hill enrollment for 1977-78 kindergarten starts with age and immunization requirements. Hempstead Health Unit to attend Little Rock convention April 18-22. office closed all week, reopening April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Hope City Hall
Red River Vocational Technical School
Hope
N.A.A.C.P
Garrett Chapel Baptist Church
Spring Hill School
Hempstead County Health Unit
Riceland Says Indonesia Rice Sale Cleared for 150000 Tons
Riceland Foods announced that the U S government cleared the way Wednesday for a 150000 ton rice sale to Indonesia. L C Carter president notes bids will determine terms and long grain rice likely involved. Carter also says Richard E Bell has been named vice president for economic affairs based in Stuttgart Arkansas.
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Stuttgart
Ark
Riceland Foods
Indonesia
L.C. Carter
Riceland
Treasury Department
Office of Budget Management
Carter
United States
Richard E. Bell
Bell
Rice decision draws praise in Indonesia sale
Sens. Dale Bumpers and John L. McClellan praised the decision to sell 180000 metric cans of rice to Indonesia under Food for Peace. The sale was approved by the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Treasury. Ancient Egyptians deified the rat symbolizing wise judgment due to rats selecting bread.
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Little Rock
Dale Bumpers
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Indonesia
Office of Management and Budget
Department of Treasury
A Day with President Carter aired by NBC News
NBC News presents a taped 11 hour White House visit with President Carter showing him at work from 6:28 a.m. to late night. The program includes a Cabinet meeting with topics from food stamps to arms control, talks with Anwar Sadat, and a campus on Carter’s routine and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Nixon
NBC News Tonight
Carter
White House
John Chancellor
Washington Usuals
Chancellor & Co
NBC
Egotian
Anwar Sadat
Middle East
Sadat
Son Chip
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Chip
China
Reorganization of civil rights agency indicated
Washington AP reports that federal civil rights enforcement is slow and uneven. President Carter’s team may propose consolidating agencies from EEOC Justice Labor HHS GSA and others into a streamlined body to improve efficiency and fairness. No specific plan is offered.
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Civil Rights Agency
Washington
Carter
Harrison Wellford
Wellford
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Departments of Justice, Labor, and Health, Education and Welfare
General Services Administration
Nader
Office of Management and Budget
Congress
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Shrine Club
Haynes Chapel
Ethel Jackson
David Milton
St. Thomas, Blevins
Antioch
St. Paul, Emmet
Garrett Chapel
St. Luke No. 1
Spring Hill
Pizza Hut
Hope High School
Syd McMath
Hempstead County
Howard County
Nevada County
Rice
Holiday Inn
Penney
Lewis McLarty
Cox Sport Shop
Sue Lynes
Ruth’s
West
Rephan’s
Hope, Ark
By Jay Sharbutt
AP Television
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee
JETS
SAUST
Geates Howe
Fleet Tire Service
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