Self-destruct idea apparently dropped
Little Rock attorney John Gill helped draft an amendment to HB 3 to remove the self-destruct feature from a bill extending unemployment insurance for local government employees. The amendment would let the state keep the program if federal funds remain available or if Congress renews the federal mandate, with the aim of avoiding the local tax burden. The House adopted the change, the Senate has not amended, and officials note six months of federal funding remain before transition.
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House backs Carter energy plan except gasoline tax
The House moves to finish the energy bill as Carter seeks his plan, voting 339 to 82 against raising the gasoline tax. GOP critics push an alternative focused on oil industry relief, while the chamber rejects a four cent gasoline tax hike for private aircraft and debates royalty plowback and SSI funding shifts. James Schlesinger to be sworn in as energy chief.
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Crawford tribute highlights Joan Crawford praise for today's stars
In a final interview in August Mec all, Joan Crawford names Faye Dunaway as a talent and class icon and admires foreign stars Liv Ullmann Sophia Loren and Romy Schneider. She cites Paul Newman Jack Lemmon and Jack Nicholson as rising or superb actors while lamenting the fewer stars of today compared with her era.
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Joan Crawford
Mec@all's magazine
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Romy Schneider
Paul Newman
Jack Lemmon
Jack Nicholson
Ms. Crawford
Liming Materials and Elm Disease Highlight Arkansas Agriculture
CALVIN discusses soil liming options for acid soils in Arkansas including calcitic and dolomitic limestone and brown mud from aluminum processing. Notes lime fineness, bulk handling, and faster-acting options, with costs and other materials like wood ash and cement flue dust. Dutch elm disease spread and guidance from McDaniel on preventive fungicide use and expert contact. Batesville hosts the 34th White River Water Carnival with 18 pageant entrants and Queen crown events, parade, and related activities.
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Vance pursues Middle East peace in Jordan talks
Secretary of State Cyrus R Vance arrives in Amman for talks with King Hussein as Syria rejects a US backed meeting of Mideast foreign ministers. He pledges to build consensus toward a Geneva settlement while Egypt and Begin push for a ministerial gathering and Assad calls for focus on resumed Geneva talks.
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Beaudoin mourns family as suspect awaits grand jury
Prospect Connecticut man Fred Beaudoin spoke about the murder of his wife Cheryl, seven children, and a young friend in their burned home. His foster brother Lorne Acquin is charged with the arson and murders and awaits grand jury action on September 7. Beaudoin, shaken and thin, recalled the tragedy and said rebuilding his life feels too soon and uncertain. He said he cannot imagine why anyone would harm Cheryl or the children.
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