Optimist and gloom collide over Newport naval base shutdown
In Newport Rhode Island the Pentagon plan to close the base by June 30 1974 sparks optimism from a banker about the future but widespread gloom for grocers gas station owners and shopkeepers who depend on Navy payrolls. The move will erase nearly 14000 jobs and a 116 million annual payroll transforming Newport Middletown and Portsmouth into a bedroom community for nearby industries.
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Two Pilots Chasing UFO Near Farmington Missouri
Farmington Missouri AP reports two seasoned pilots Kenneth Pingel and Marvin Colyer chased a glowing disc shaped object near Farmington as it outpaced their plane during an April 12 night approach. Pingel described a round off white to yellow orange craft moving directly toward them before reversing and speeding away.
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Newsman's Plea Rejected by Court in Press Privacy Case
The Supreme Court refused to hear David M Lightman's bid for a new trial in a contempt case tied to his refusal to reveal a Baltimore Evening Sun informant. The case centers on a Worcester County grand jury and claims the questioning aimed to harass rather than uncover facts. Lightman previously testified but refused to identify the shop or operator mentioned in a 1971 Ocean City article.
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ASU spring commencement set for May 11 at Kays Stadium
A record class of 941 graduates including 105 graduate students will receive degrees at Arkansas State University spring commencement Friday May 11 in Kays Stadium. Dr Carl R Reng ASU president will confer the degrees with ceremonies starting at 730 pm. in bad weather they move to Indian Fieldhouse.
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Delia Jordan
Easter Observances Across Christian World
Easter Sunday was marked by services and prayers for peace. The U S armed forces chaplain appealed for compassion toward servicemen and conscientious objectors. President Nixon heard a sermon on sin as Cardinal Cooke urged a substitute service for those who would not fight in Vietnam.
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Nixon
Terrence Cardinal Cooke
New York
Site improvement contract approved for Hazel Laurel project
The Housing Authority Board approved a site improvement contract with W.C. Lee Construction Company for the Hazel Laurel Transition Project in the Central Urban Renewal Area. Bid totaled 122327.50 with work to begin soon, including Sixth Street quality street, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and new sewer and water lines south of Fourth Street. This is the first site improvement contract in the Urban Renewal Area.
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Nixon vacationing with friends on Bahamas island
President Nixon vacationed with two close friends on a private Bahamas island, joined by C. G. Rebozo and island owner Robert Abplanalp. He flew there Sunday after Easter services with his family at Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church where the Rev. Huffman urged moral renewal.
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Bebe” Rebozo
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Precision Valve Co
Bronxville
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Weather Summary From Experiment Station Report
Weather report covers 24 hours ending 7 am Monday. High 75 and low 66 with 0.42 inches of rain. Forecasts for Arkansas call for a flash flood watch today, numerous showers and thunderstorms through Tuesday, and continued warmth. Tonight lows mainly in the 60s with Tuesday highs in the mid 70s to low 80s.
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