Nun Sister Jane Scully to join Gulf Oil board
Sister Jane Scully a Roman Catholic nun and president of Carlow College is named the first woman nominated to a major industrial board. She will join Gulf Oil Corp. directors amid debate over Gulf policies in developing nations including Angola. She plans to review issues and push for more concern for people alongside profits.
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Jane Scully
Gulf Oil Corp
Carlow College
Sisters of Mercy
Sister Jane
Gulf
Jane
Selma
Alabama
Weather Underground
Angola
Newsmen vow to defy ask for sealed transcript in Fresno case
Fresno Bee’s George Gruner and reporters Joe Rosato and William Patterson face jail for contempt over refusing to disclose confidential sources related to a sealed grand jury transcript. Sentences stayed until May 23 to allow appeals citing constitutional rights and the state shield law. City Editor James Bort also held in contempt. Stefano trial developments noted.
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Calif
Superior Court
Denver Peckinpah
Fresno Bee
George Gruner
Joe Rosato
William Patterson
Peckinpah
James Bort
Consumers shift to gadgets over cars in high option trend
Detroit AP reports buyers cut car size but add options like air conditioning, power brakes, vinyl tops, larger engines and power windows. Ford and others say demand for comfort and convenience keeps rising, with option rates and prices lifting final car cost by hundreds.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Convibet
Aris
Derels and Sons
Ford
John B. Naughton
Mississippi Floodout Continues Displacing Thousands in Delta
In Vicksburg area Mississippi farmer Mrs. Clifton Burroughs describes lingering floodwater in their Redwood home as 831,000 acres remain submerged statewide. Army Corps officials say the Mississippi River near Vicksburg should fall to 41.4 feet by Thursday while New Orleans leads guard against rapid drops risking levee failure. More than 8,000 families remain displaced as spillway actions balance river level and flood relief efforts.
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Associated Press
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Vicksburg
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Burroughs
Redwood
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Mississippi River
John Anderson
Army Corps, of Engineers
Sai
Anderson
Cairo
New Orleans
Sunes Army Engineers
Miss Hope Centennial Queen Contest Detailed
A queen contest for the Miss Hope Centennial title is set for Thursday August 21 in Hempstead County with nominations due July 18. Contestants will appear at a pre-event ceremony, ride decorated floats in the Watermelon Festival parade, attend six luncheons, and be honored at a tea and awards ceremony at Hammons Stadium.
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Hempstead
Promenade Opens Centennial Week In Hope On April 29
Hope residents will gather for the first Promenade on Tuesday April 29 at 7 p.m. chaired by Mrs. R L Broach. Belles and Beaux, a band, and a barber shop quartet will parade downtown and up Second Street to Hazel Street with singing and impromptu concerts. At 7 40 p m the group moves to Hope city hall for the first of five silent film festivals featuring Charlie Chaplin The Gold Rush short The Little Rascals Fast Freight and W C Fields The Dentist. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children.
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Belles and Beaux
Hope
Second Street
L.A
Hazel Street
Hope City Hall
Charlie Chaplin
W. C. Fields
New Belles Welcome Additions Boost Hope Centennial Teams
The Hope Centennial Belles announce new members across teams. Team No 1 includes Helen Hatch as captain with Lois Shirley as member. Team No 2 features Margie Vickers as captain with Ann Wylie and Audrey Taylor. Team No 4 adds Bill Haltom as captain with Denville Rothwell. Team No 5 lists Kenneth Petre as captain with Hazel Richards and Ruth Gunter. Don Fuller now captains Team No 4, bringing all teams to equal membership.
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Hope Centennial Belles
Helen Hatch
Hobert
Lois) Shirley
Margie Vickers
Dale
Ann) Wylie
Roy
Audrey) Taylor
George
Inez) Kirk
Bill Haltom
Hanson
Denville) Rothwell
Kenneth Petre
A. V
Hazel) Richards
Jim
Ruth) Gunter
Don Fuller
Thieu resignation sparks cautious Saigon mood
In Saigon the reaction to President Nguyen Van Thieu's resignation was cautious and divided. Some doubted peace, others backed his critique of US aid, while many feared escalation by Communists or power held by generals. Citizens yearned for peace but saw little chance, hoping for renewed US leadership and a possible end to the war without new fighting.
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South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
United States
Thieu
Paris
Council allows PBA to continue Plant Board project
The Legislative Council voted to let the Public Building Authority proceed with a 3.9 million Plant Board building on Capitol grounds amid debate and objections from Sen. Max Howell and Rep. Thomas Sparks. The panel discussed the lawsuit that led to a court ruling and possible Supreme Court appeal while also reviewing university pay scales and governor line item veto powers.
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Jacksonville
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Fordyce
Blackuit
PBA
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Howell
Sparks
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PRA
Hy Council
G. Wo “Budus Turner Jr
Pine Bluff
Turner
Thal
Ure Eanned
University of Central Arkansas At
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Henderson State University
Arkadelphia
University of Arkansas
UA Medical Center
UA Systems Administration
Special Legislative Committee
Pryor
Cecil Alexander
Heber Springs
Salt laws blamed for sparking French Revolution in 1789 era
In 1788 harsh salt laws are credited with fueling mounting unrest that contributed to the French Revolution. The policy shift intensified grievances among clergy and commoners alike, amplifying calls for reform and political change across France.
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