Republican files for U.S. Senate in Arkansas
Charles Taylor Bernard 40 of Earle, Arkansas state party treasurer, announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. The Navy veteran and dry cleaner entrepreneur cited issues like Vietnam, riots, crime, inflation, taxes, and NATO disarray. He paid a 2500 filing fee, backed by Republicans and his own funds, and said he opposes resuming bombing while peace talks proceed but rejects a Viet Cong role in South Vietnam. He favors private property and equal rights, supports firm law enforcement, and seeks more economic progress for Black Americans.
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Blevins Honor Graduates Valedictorian Sue Montgomery
Sue Montgomery daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Montgomery Route 5 Prescott Arkansas is the 1968 valedictorian of Blevins High School She is editor of the yearbook and a member of Beta Club Student Council Junior Council FTA and newspaper staff She played basketball four years and attended Girls State last summer Active in all school activities
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French Doctor Performs a Transplant
The first French heart transplant operation was performed this weekend in Paris but doctors caution about the patient's recovery. Clovis Roblam 66 a truck driver with years of heart ailment suffered a circulation failure during surgery and now nerve complications have arisen.
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Law Day USA Proclaimed In Hope Arkansas 1968
Mayor Donal Parker proclaims May 1 1968 as Law Day USA urging citizens groups churches and schools to observe with programs. The observance theme Only a Lawful Society Can Build A Better Society emphasizes rule of law and democratic processes. Clean Sweep volunteers from surrounding suburbs rejuvenate 43 slum blocks in Manhattan Brooklyn The Bronx with over 5 000 participants painting and cleanup on 117th Street Manhattan.
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Hope Tax Hike Support Grows in Montana Letters
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield says most letters from Montana constituents shift from opposition to support for a 10 percent income tax surcharge. He notes public works cuts and space and military research reductions as possible budget targets amid ongoing conferees talks on tax and spending.
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Couple Shot Dead in Poinsett County Mystery
Lloyd Long about 35 and his wife Eva Long about 33 living near Harrisburg were shot and killed Saturday in what Sheriff Ray Holmes labeled murder death by own action. The incident occurred in Harrisburg, Arkansas, as police investigated a double fatal shooting described as self-inflicted by the sheriff.
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NLR Man in Race for Treasurer
Glayde W. Whitey Tyler a 37 year old independent in surance agent filed as a Republican candidate for state treasurer. A former football star known as Gafoot-6 235 he declined pro offers from the Rams and Colts and pledged to state offices to reveal corrupt practices. Jimmie Red Jones a Democrat filed for a seventh term as auditor after evaluating public service options.
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Opponents for 2 State Officials in Arkansas bid for office
LITTLE ROCK AP Opponents for two state officials emerged as Allison of Blytheville filed for land commissioner and Leona Troxell of Roge Bud filed for state treasurer. Both paid $500 filing fees at Republican HQ. Allison, Young Republican chairman, aims to streamline the land department per the Governmental Efficiency study. Troxell, newly named to the National Federation of Republican Women executive committee, urges broader female government participation.
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Derby Day Unclaimed Bets Pose Big Payout Risk
Kentucky Derby lore and a state official discuss the annual surge of uncashed tickets. Filburn notes Derby Day brings the highest rate of uncashed bets, with up to 1.5 million in play and tickets often left unrecovered by bettors. Authorities urge holders to claim or secure tickets promptly.
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