Cockrill Switch to Arkansas Republicans Shifts in State Politics
Editor reflects on Sterling Cockrill Jr switching from Democrat to Republican, viewing it as a reaction to Faubus era oppression. He recalls battles over sales tax petitions, noting personal costs and a broader shift: machine rule fades, giving way to Republican leadership and renewed tax fights.
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Independent
Sterling Jr. Cockrill, Jr
Arkansas House of Representatives
Arkansas
Orsval Faubus
Rockefeller
Faubus
Arkansas Supreme Court
Supreme Court
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Washington AP reports the Defense Department says Marine Lance Cpl. Garry W Ward son of Mrs Auzy Ward of Pine Bluff was killed in action in Vietnam. The families are notified and the military confirms the loss amid ongoing Vietnam conflict.
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Defense Department
Lance Cpl
Garry W. Ward
Auzy of
Ward
Pine Bluff
Vietnam
Cambodian Aid Request Studied In Nixon Era Debate
AP correspondence reports the Nixon administration weighing Cambodia’s request for military aid with caution. Officials see arms aid as likely but favor an international arrangement to keep Cambodia neutral, while critics in Congress push back and fear loss of neutrality.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Nixon
Cambodia
State Department
Premiser Lon Nol
Rodem Sihanouk
Tme
Senate
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
U.S
Congress
United States
Tohedai
China
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Indo-China
Death of Rogers Youth Found in Hay Barn
The body of Douglas Kent Hedrick, 16, of Rogers was found Thursday in a hay barn near his home. Authorities said the youth, son of Mr and Mrs Ken Hedrick, apparently died of toxic poisoning.
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Rogers, Ark
Douglas Kent Hedrick
Rogers
Ken Herdrick
U S Troop Buildup Near Cambodia Draws Attention
A large U S South Vietnamese military buildup occurs along the Cambodia border near Route One crossing. The 25th Infantry Division moved into the border area to relieve Vietnamese troops and now operates at Blue patrol base about 342 miles northwest, using radar to track rockets and mortars fired inside Cambodia and relaying data to Cu Chi. no confirmed armed crossings reported.
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Vietnam
U.S
25Th Infantry Division
Cambodia
25Th Division
Blue
Cu Chi
One Ordeal of Life Is Trying to Understand the Talk of Females
A humorous essay contrasts male and female speech in marriage. It describes how husbands and wives speak two languages, with honeymoon chatter fading to miscommunication as years pass. The piece uses playful examples to illustrate growing gaps in understanding.
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Hal Buy
le New York
Marital
Wien
Daddykins
Jimmie Griffin Seeks Reelection as Hempstead Sheriff
Jimmie Griffin announces candidacy for reelection to the office of sheriff and collector of Hempstead County. He thanks voters for past support and pledges continued loyalty, efficient conduct, and courteous service in his public duties.
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Ue Blay
Jimmie Griffin
Hempstead County
Welfare Bill Is Handed to Nixon
The House sent the welfare reform package to the Senate by a 243-155 vote. It would grant a $1,600 federally assured income for a family of four and expand eligibility by about 13 million, with job training required for beneficiaries. Opponents warn cost could be far higher and senators push amendments aimed at larger benefits. The Senate Finance Committee will hold hearings next week ahead of a June vote.
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Edmond Lebreton
Associated Press
Washington
the Huse
Nixon
Senate
House
Fred R. Harris
D-Okla
Charles L. Goodell
R. N.Y
John J. Williams
R-Del
Senate Finance Committee
Jordan calls for U.S. ambassador withdrawal
The Jordanian government in Amman asked the United States to withdraw its ambassador, according to official sources. The move follows tensions between Jordan and Washington.
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Amman
Jordan
United States
Ammag
U.S. Asst
Joseph Sis¢o
U.S
Sisco
Apollo 13 crew report loss of service module panel
Apollo 13 astronauts report one whole side of the service module missing after an oxygen tank rupture aborted the moon mission. Lovell Haise and Swigert maneuvered the craft for splashdown in the South Pacific as mission teams work to assess debris and ensure safe reentry.
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Howard Benedict
AP Aerospace Winter Space Center
Houston
James A. Lovell Jr
Fred W. Haise Jr
John L. Swigert Jr
Pacific Ocean
Earth
Lovell
Swigert
Lovell and
Halse
Samoa
Pacific
Apollo 13 Lands Safely On Odyssey Near Carrier
Apollo 13 astronauts Lovell, Haise, Swigert return to Earth aboard the Odyssey landing four miles from a recovery carrier at 1 08 p m EST. The ship drifted through clouds to a dramatic splashdown as cheers rose from sailors and TV cameras captured the moment.
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Vern Haugland
Associated Press
Uss
WO Jima
America
James A. Lovell Jr
W. Hatse Jr
John L.swigert Jr
Odyssey
Earth
Lovell
Mission Control
Pacific
Three Drownings in Crossett Pit Near Ouachita River
Three people died when a boat sank in a bar pit near the Ouachita River near Crossett Arkansas. Victims are Albert Edward 45, Mrs Lottie Haynes 47, and her 22 month old grandson Jessie James Bealin. Bodies recovered two hours later by the Crossett Fire Department.
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Crossett, Ark
Ouachita River
Here
Albert Edward
Lottie Haynes
Jessie James Bealin
Crossett
All Around Town and Community Notices Summary
Village notices list a Junior Girl Scout uniform sale, Hempstead County Singing Convention at Friendship Methodist Church April 18 725 pm and April 19 1030 am lunch at noon four miles west of Blevinson Highway 4 with Harold Duke president Ryvel Bright vice president and Lillian Hicks secretary treasurer. Little League tryouts postponed due to rain now planned Friday 6 pm for youths age. Leslie Huddieston Post 12 monthly meeting 730 pm at Hempstead County Courthouse Mite courts room. Razorback spring practice culminates in Red White game May ___ broadcast 930 pm on Channel 7 Little Rock Bud Campbell play by play Frank Broyles color. Southwest Branch University of Arkansas Experiment Station notes 1.75 inches of rainfall in past 24 hours.
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Hempstead County
Friendship Methodist Church
Friendship
Blevinson Highway
Harold Duke
Ryvel Bright
Vicce
Lillian Hickserson
Claud H. Byrd
Leslie Huddieston
The
American Legion
Mite
Byrd
Razorback
Channel 7
Little Rock
Bud Campbell
Frank Broyles
Campbell
ABC Network
Radioactive cargo to burn up on reentry over Pacific
An AP report says a cask of plutonium 238 from the Apollo lunar lander 5 will burn up when entering Earth's atmosphere over the Pacific. The lander Aquarius will also burn, but the plutonium container on its exterior is expected to sink about 600 miles east of the Apollo 13 recovery point after reentry.
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Houston
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