Relocation of Welfare Cases Fueled by Federal Program
The letter argues welfare reform through voluntary relocation of unemployed workers from chronic unemployment areas like Bristol Virginia. It cites Wall Street Journal reporting ten relocation projects in nine states, with workers moved to greener pastures as needed. The piece contends this could lead to compulsory moves for unskilled workers and warns of threats to free elections and the dominance of a bureaucratic relief system.
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Virginia
America
Wall Street Journal
Bristol
Weather Summary From Weether Station Report
Weether Experiment Station reports 21 hours ending 7 am Monday with high 85 and low 52 and precipitation of 0.33 inch. Arkansas mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms.
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Arkansas
McNamara Rejects Nuclear War Use as Policy
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara said U S forces will not use nuclear weapons unless necessary though the option remains open for small nuclear devices. He defended continued carefully controlled air strikes against North Vietnam to curb infiltration into the South and pressed North Vietnam to halt aggression.
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Washington
Robert S. McNamara
South Viet Nam
United States
McNamara
U.S
North Viet Nam
South
Border clashes surge as India recalls forces
Defense Minister Y B Chavan says large Pakistani forces assaulting Biarbet in the Rann of Kutch six miles inside Indian claimed territory. He alleges tanks and infantry engaged, with Indian counterattack and casualties. Pakistan denies mobilization claims amid US push for ceasefire.
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Dan Colgin
New Delhi
India
Y. B .Chavan
Chavan
Biarbet
Rann of Kutch
Pakistan
Chad Bet
United States
British India
Karachi
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Newsmen
Pakistani Defense Ministry
All India Radio
Dr. Benson to Retire After 29 Years at Harding College
Dr. George S. Benson announces retirement as Harding College president after 29 years. He will step down on graduation day June 3, to be succeeded by Dr. Clifton L. Ganus Jr. Benson will remain as chair and head of the National Education Program he founded. The college has grown from 279 students and $70,000 debt to 1,518 college students, two high schools, and a multi‑million dollar endowment and properties in Searcy and Memphis.
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China
Searcy
Memphis
Benson
National Education Program
NEP
Calls School Bill One of Importance
Sen. J. William Fulbright told about 500 Rotary Club members in Fayetteville that federal aid to education is the most important bill passed since he has been in Congress. He linked the Northwest Arkansas growth to the university and urged support for education. He added the U.S. is not doing badly in the cold war and described Communism as mostly faulty ideas with nuclear weapons influencing global concern.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Congress
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Satursas Fulbright
University of Arkansas
Rotary Club
Northwest Arkansas
Fulbright
United States
Paul Harvey
John Brown University
Faubus
Young Democrats Club
Welfare Department
Arkansas Library Agency
Eureka Springs
Protest to U.S. Viet Nam Policy in Tokyo
About 200 Zengakuren students clashed with police near the U.S. Embassy as 600 demonstrators staged a sitdown on a broad avenue in light rain. Police moved in after orders to disperse were ignored.
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Tokyo
Zengakuren
U.S
Viet Nam
Newspapers drop daily serial stories in favor of bridge and new strip
The editor notes NEA ending the daily serial after One Man Jury and replacing it May 10 with Win at Bridge by Jacoby & Son. A new comic The Born Loser replaces Sweetie Pie after NEA’s national survey. Readers urged to respond if they want the serial kept.
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Cleveland
Arkansas Gazette
Arkansas Democrat
Shreveport Times
el Dorado Morning Daily News
Evening Times
NEA
Jacoby & Son
Sweetie Pie
Alex. H. Washburn
Flower Show School Teaches Arrangement Skills
Hope Federation of Garden Clubs offers a Flower Show School at First Methodist Church from April 27 to 24 at 8 30 a m daily. Instructors are Mrs Fulton Murphy of Pine Bluff and Mrs Pat Herrington of Calico Rock with extensive backgrounds in garden clubs education. Herrington is state federation treasurer and holds a life judging certificate. Murphy is a longtime judge with degrees from Tennessee and California.
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Hope Federation of Garden Clubs
First Methodist Church
Fulton Murphy
Pine Bluff
Pat Herrington
Calico Rock
Herrington
Denver
Columbia University
State Federation of Garden Clubs
National Council of Garden Clubs
Murphy
Tennessee
California
Lloyd Kinard
Minstrel to Open at Blevins in Hope
A 22nd annual Hope Kiwanis minstrel and variety show opens at Blevins at 8 p.m. Tuesday with 30 performers including new characters. A Friday 8 p.m. show at Hope city hall auditorium is expected to sell out. Local colleges and Hope High School students join two specialty acts and Mr Interlocutor Arthur Strech debuts with Mrs Strech on piano. Tickets available from members and at schools. souvenir program from 200 business firms. The club has raised funds for Youth Program for 21 years and more than 27.6i dollars spent in Hope. Proceeds from Blevins gate go to the Blevins for class.
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Hope Kiwanis Club
Blevins
Hope City Hall
Southern State College
Maginola
Texarkana Junior College
Key Club of Hope High School
Lowell Harris
Hope
First Baptist Church
Arthur Strech
Steve Marlar
Ken Daniels
Guy Grigg
Supreme Court to review Philadelphia killings case dismissals
The Supreme Court agreed to review a federal judge's dismissal of a felony indictment against 17 defendants in the 1964 killings of civil rights workers in Philadelphia Mississippi. The judge ruled the indictment failed to state a federal offense and lacked jurisdiction. the department argued a state conspiracy statute could apply.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Miss
U.S
Harold Cox
Jackson
Andrew Goodman
Michael Schwerener
New York
James Chaney
Mereidian
Cox
United States
Justice Department
Cold Front Brings Rain to Arkansas
A cold front moved in from the northwest bringing showers and thundershowers across West Arkansas and expected to move eastward through Tuesday. Rain totals near a half inch or less per 24 hours were common, with forecasters predicting partly cloudy to cloudy skies and 40s to 50s overnight lows.
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Arkansas
Weather Bureau
Truck Collision Damages Two Vans on North Hazel Street
Two trucks collided on North Hazel Street Saturday causing heavy damage. Drivers Hector Badria of Southern Plaswood and T P Boyd of Emmet faced investigation with Boyd charged by City Officer Rowe for failure to yield the right of way.
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North Hazel Street
Hector Badria
Southern Plaswood
T. P. Boyd
Emmet
Rowe
Boyd
Vietnam War Escalation Dominates U S and Viet Nam News
AP digest reports continued air raids by U S and Vietnamese forces north and south of the border. Dissent grows in the U S Senate over Johnson’s Vietnam strategy as calls for talks on Cambodia emerge. An Air Force general cites targets in Red China for potential broader war.
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U.S
Viet Nam
United States
Cambodia
U.S. Senate
Johnson
China
Traffic check nets 19 violations on North Hazel Street
City and State Police conducted a Saturday morning traffic check on North Hazel Street charging 19 drivers with violations from no license to lack of proper rights. Local Kiwanians backed Fred O Ellis for Lt Gov in Division 21. others attend conventions in Little Rock, Mandeville, and Hope. Kay Bell named Alpha Chi reporter as music events and Education chats lead toward KXAR Broadway and Hollywood musical series also planned from April 26 to May 28.
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North Hazel Street
Towas
Kansas City
Key Club
Fred O Ellis
Hope
Southwest
Arkansas
Missouri-Arkansas
F. P. Young Jr
al Graves Jr
Kay Bell
Henderson State Teachers College
Alpha Chi
Miss Bell
Music Educators National Conference
Welsey Foundation
Student National Education Association
Oracle
College Weekly
Madrigal Singers
Harpsicord
J. G. Bell
KXAR
Supreme Court Rules Louisiana Subversive Laws Invalid
The Supreme Court invalidated major parts of Louisiana's subversive activities and Communist control laws. The ruling, 5 to 2, upheld that the statutes harassed civil rights advocates and enforced segregation. Justice Brennan wrote the decision. Black and Stewart did not participate.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Southern Conference Educational Fund, Inc
William J. Brennan
John M. Harlan
Tom
Clark
Hugo L. Black
Potter Stewart
Brennan
Blackleg Disease Threat to Calves in Arkansas
Blackleg is an acutely infectious disease threatening Arkansas calves. Calves should be vaccinated, typically once per animal, with immunization lasting about a year. Some calves under four months may need a fall booster in badly infected areas. Vaccination alongside branding is common. some use a mixed vaccine for blackleg and malignant edema.
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Arkansas
Calvin J. Caldwell
Trumann Plans Full Desegregation By 1968
The Trumann School Board submitted a plan to desegregate all schools by 1968 and comply with the 1964 Civil Rights Act to continue federal aid. Desegregation would begin with first grade and grades eight through twelve next fall, followed by other grades in subsequent years.
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Trumann, Ark
Trumann School Board
U.S. Office of Education
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