Page Two Campaign Bill Uncertain in House
The Senate approved a wide election spending reform aimed at reducing political ad costs on radio and TV and easing debates between candidates. It sets 10 cents per eligible voter spending cap, exempts direct mail, and creates a six member federal elections commission. House opposition centers on equal time repeal, with Republicans seeking October passage and possible limits to presidential and senatorial applicability.
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Desegregation clash shows Nixon rebuking own plan
President Nixon publicly repudiated a Department of Health, Education and Welfare desegregation plan, highlighting that enforcement of the law is what determines its reach. The dispute involves courts shaping de jure and de facto segregation, with emphasis on Northern busing cases and shifting views across regions.
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Overhaul of securities industry urged by Martin
William McChesney Martin Jr proposes a national securities market integrating NYSE American and regional exchanges. He calls for public representation on the NYSE board, a paid chief executive, and new antitrust and regulatory measures while excluding the OTC market and Nasdaq. He warns of controversy and urges rapid NYSE reorganization.
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Revival planned at Holly Grove Methodist Church
A revival will be held at the Holly Grove Methodist Church from August through August 15 with nightly services at 7 30. Rev. 4 J Lightfoot is the evangelist and Rev Calvin Miller is the pastor.
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Congressman calls for probe of Today Show incident
Washington AP A Republican congressman urged an investigation into NBC TV Today Show after Ed Newman cut off comedian George Jessel who accused The New York Times and The Washington Post of being the Pravda paper. NBC News president Reuven Frank defended Newman's action as quick and responsible amid backlash.
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Arkansas Friday Weather Summary and Weekend Outlook
Experiment Station report for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Friday notes high 82 and low 68 with 1.17 inches of rain. Forecast shows partly cloudy mild conditions through Saturday with scattered and thunder showers. Lows in the 60s, highs in the 70s to 80s, with Saturday mostly in the 80s.
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Two Killed In Accident Near Wyatt Missouri
A two car crash on Missouri 60 three miles east of Wyatt killed Virginia Hood 27 of Blytheville and her sister Susan Elizabeth Edgell 12 of Harrison. Six others were injured including Roger Hood 28 of Blytheville Air Force Base and Charles Fitzgerald 25 of Mount City.
New Rules for Cable Television
The FCC proposed rules to expand cable systems with more over the air signals and free educational channels, plus two way potential linking home screens to computers. The plan would require carriers to carry multiple network and independent stations in each market, offer closed circuit channels, and set minimum channel counts. It was approved 6-1 with Robert Wells dissenting and aims to start March 1 unless altered.
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Obituaries and Apollo 15 briefing mix in Nashville text
Obituaries note Mrs Ida Scroggins and Forrest E Erwin with funeral details in Texarkana Nashville and Bingen. Fred F Collins dies in Hope with services planned in His Herndon Chapel. Apollo 15 crew to discuss the mission during a 3:54 p m EDT news conference from deep space with light flashes observed on lunar flight.
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Russellville
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Compromise Draft Bill Shelved By Senate
The Senate shelved the compromise draft extension bill until September 13 facing a filibuster. Sen. Stennis failed to win unanimous consent to limit debate while Sen. Gravel blocked a 16 hour limit proposal. Mansfield urged full Senate debate on US policy toward Indochina before action.
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Associated Press
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Nixon
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Armed Services Committee
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Alaska
Mike Mansfield
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Indochina
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Congress
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Showers Forecast in Arkansas as Heat Returns
Weather service projects scattered showers in Arkansas through Saturday with a slow decline tonight as a low pressure aloft moves west. Outlook through Tuesday favors warmer, summer 90s with afternoon storms. Little Rock logged 1.83 inches in 24 hours Thursday, flooding briefly on some streets, while rainfall totals across the state varied.
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