Nationwide student protests flare as bombing resumes
Antiwar action spreads to colleges and universities across the nation. In New England 45 schools join a nationwide strike. Protests range from marches to diggings of bomb crater simulations. Ohio's Oberlin plans a simulated village burnings. Maryland campus sees limited National Guard presence. Colgate, Wisconsin, Harvard, Michigan, and Boston University students join actions. A May 4 moratorium is announced to mark Kent State’s anniversary. Episcopal bishops lead a Mass at the Pentagon in protest.
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Charles Mosher
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Antibusing Vote Seen Across the South
Florida Governor Reuben Askew commented on last month’s antibusing vote, noting 74 percent opposed busing while 79 percent favored segregation in public schools. He contrasted Alabama Governor George Wallace’s campaign focus on tax reform and national issues with a busing protest appeal.
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Reuben Askew
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Thunderstorms Hit Sections of State in Arkansas Weather
Widespread storms with hail and winds over 50 mph swept across Arkansas causing scattered damage but no injuries. Reports noted trailers damaged in Dardanelle and a barn damaged in Little Cedar, Scott County, with non tornado clues. Rainfall varied by location, from 0 to over 1 inch, and forecasts called for further showers and possible severe storms.
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Killing Follows Belfast Shooting Wave Amid IRA Rule
In Belfast youths and adults are among those killed and wounded as violence escalates with British direct rule. An 18 year old was dragged from his home on Shankill Road and killed after being shot. Police said IRA vengeance squads drive the killings and kidnaping while troops exchange fire with snipers in Ardoyne.
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Egg Price Rise Seen As Production Eases This Summer
The Agriculture Department says egg producer prices will stay weak this spring and rise more than usual in summer as production eases. Prices for late 1972 are expected to average moderately above those in 1971. Broiler prices show a limited spring and summer rise if flocks expand, with wholesale broiler prices in major cities averaging 27.7 cents per pound in Q1 and edging higher from January–March.
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Obituary notices for Sparky Stalcup Stephens and Burke
Wilbur Sparky Stalcup 62, MU athletic director and coach 1946 to 1961, died early today in Columbia. His Tigers coached record was 195 wins 179 losses. P B Stephens 71, retired New York Daily News general manager died Thursday after 32 years with the paper. William John Billy Burke 69, longtime golf pro died after long illness in Clearwater. won 1931 U S Open playoff for 72 holes and is PGA Hall of Fame member.
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Ohio
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Gunfire hits Memphis patrols amid city tensions
In Memphis a volley of gunfire targeted about 45 patrol cars as officers investigated a screaming complaint in a black neighborhood. Four people were in custody by midnight for questioning. The incidents followed a federal judge ruling on desegregation busing.
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Arkansas Weather Summary for Friday Forecast
Experiment Station report covers 24 hours ending 7 am Friday with highs near 80 and lows around 66 and .32 inches of rain. Forecast calls for considerable cloudiness and scattered showers and thunderstorms today with possible heavy storms, followed by cooler, mainly eastern showers tonight. Saturday looks clear to partly cloudy and mild with highs upper 60s to upper 70s.
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Fort Smith
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Inflation Fakes Growth in GNP Rise
New York AP reports a $30.3 billion gain in Gross National Product driven largely by inflation, with $15 billion of that labeled air. The inflated figure masks slower real growth as the 6.2 percent inflation rate dwarfs the prior quarter. Officials expect the bulge to fade, uncertain if the year can average 3.25 percent.
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Frog
Uncle Sam
America
Board Votes to Replace Dean at Arkansas Tech
The Board of Trustees at Arkansas Tech voted 3-1 to replace Dr. Kenneth Walker as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences after a 3 hour executive session. Walker, dean since July 1, 1970, will return to teaching in history. Dr. Harlan L. McMillan was named acting dean, effective June 30.
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Arkansas Tech
Kenneth Walker
Randy Talkington
Russellville
Walker
Tech
Harlan L. McMillan
John W. Thiele
Fort Smith
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