Kennedy youths put on probation in marijuana case
In Barnstable Massachusetts Judge Henry L Murphy continued two Kennedy cousins Robert F Kennedy Jr and R Sargent Shriver III on charges of marijuana possession with no finding of delinquency The youths will have their cases dropped or be considered probation if they stay out of trouble until September 1971 The proceeding was attended by Kennedy family members including Ethel Kennedy and Senator Edward M Kennedy Also before the judge were Shriver family members and ten other juveniles with seven facing drug law violations
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Barnstable
Mass
Kennedy
Trouse
Henry L. Murphy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr
R.sargent Shriver III
Shriver
U.S
France
Sen. Kennedy
Eunice
Cohasset
Hyannis Port
Kennedy Compound
Verl Setler
Cape Cod
Weather Station Report For Three States
Weather data covers 24 hours to 7 a m Friday with high 190 and low 71. Arkansas forecasts show cloudy spells with scattered showers and thunderstorms through Saturday, warm and humid, highs 95 to 106, tonight’s low upper 60s to 70s. Louisiana predicts partly cloudy warm conditions with scattered thundershowers mainly in afternoons, highs 90 to 98, tonight’s lows in the 70s.
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Arkansas
Louisiana
Fire Victims Thank Hope Community in Missing Letters Note
A Hope Arkansas fire leaves a family grateful amid loss. The letter thanks neighbors from Hope Patmos and surrounding areas for generosity after a July 22 blaze that destroyed their home, praising local volunteers, Miss Arkansas and community spirit.
Bias Cited in Draft Lottery
The first postwar draft lottery drew criticism for bias against those born in the last half of the year, especially November and December. The December 1969 drawing assigned low numbers to many late-year birthdays, while March and other months showed fewer vulnerable days. The second lottery in July 1970 varied widely with no clear pattern, leaving uncertainty about 1971 draft numbers and the possible list position.
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Stan Benjamin
Associated Press
Washington
Defense
Melvin Laird
Ber
Selective Service
Robert Otto McLaughlin obituary funeral held
Funeral services for Robert Otto McLaughlin and 59, of Hope, formerly of North Dakota, were conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Herndon Chapel by Dr. A Whitlow. Burial followed at Rosehill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Euelah, a son Major Robert C. McLaughlin USAF, a daughter Donna Elsberry of Sarasota, three brothers and five grandchildren.
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Robert Otto McLaughlin
Hope
North Dakota
Herndon Chapel
8. A. Whitlow
Rosehill Cemetery
Euelah
Robert C. McLaughlin
USAF
Ft. Worth
Donna Elsberry
Sarasota
Fla
William
Berkley
Calif
Gratitude From Patmos on Help After Moving In
Mr and Mrs Verdo Flowers of Patmos Arkansas thank those who assisted with moving and furniture pickup after a loss. They express deep indebtedness and pledge quick help to others in need, stating that all has not been lost and promising to repay kindness. Dated August 5, 1970.
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Mrs. Verdo Flowers
Watts Riots Five Years On See Little Change In Watts
Five years after the Watts riots there is limited visible change in Los Angeles south central. An investigative committee made many recommendations, but progress is mixed with new hospital, black owned businesses, and police community programs yet still sharp poverty and frustration. Unemployment in Watts rose 61 percent since 1965 to 16.2 percent, while much of the area remains rundown and tense despite annual Watts Summer Festival efforts.
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Hope
Ark
Watts
Gene Nzes
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Thomas Bradley
Ghetto
John Mack
Urban League
Will Rogers Park
Sam Yorty
Watts Writers Theater
Budd Schulberg
Harry Dolan
Nat Turner
East 103Rd
Dolan
America
U.S. Department of Labor
Faubus Main Target in Arkansas Democratic Primary
Associated Press reports escalating rhetoric in the Arkansas Democratic gubernatorial race as 13 candidates struggle to differentiate on issues. McClerkin labels Faubus the chief target while opponents accuse each other of fake opposition, with law and order, taxes, prisons, and state finance dominating campaign talk.
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Robert Shaw
Associated Press
Witter
Little Rock
Hayes McClerkin
Texarkana
Orval F. Faubus
McClerkin
Jim Malone
Tonoke
Faubus
Dale Bumpers
Charleston
Winthrop Rockefeller
Bob Compton
FE Dorado
Railroads Must Have Tax Dollars
Former Penn Central CFO David C Bevan told a Senate subcommittee that the U S railroad system could collapse without billions in taxpayer support He cited Penn Central losses of 123 million in the first half of 1970 and a 147 6 million deficit in rail operations despite higher revenues The subcommittee is probing government loan guarantees amid a dropped 200 million Penn Central bridge loan proposal
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Washington
U.S
Penn Central
David C. Bevan
Senate
Penn Central Co
Vance Hartke
D-Ind
Bevan
Nixon
Gore Faces Fight of Life in Tennessee
In Nashville, Senator Albert Gore battles Rep. William Brock for the U.S. Senate as the general election looms. Gore, a Vietnam War opponent, touted as the No. 1 White House target, won renomination after a multi-candidate Democratic primary. Republican vice presidential hopeful Spiro Agnew campaigns for Brock. Dunn wins GOP governor nomination. Jarman contests. Gore seeks a fourth six year term in a three way Tennessee race.
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Nashville, Tenn
Albert Gore
William Brock
Gore
White House
Spira T. Agnew
Brack
Tex Ritter
J.D. Boles
Cecil Pittard
Knoxville
American Party
Winfield Dunn
Memphis
John J. Hooker Jr
Dunn
Nashville
Maxey Jarman
Senate
Nixon
Brock
Douglas Heinsohn
Sevierville
House
Central Church of Christ Revival Announced
Rev John Cannon of Prescott will evangelize at a revival at the Central Church of Christ ten miles south of Hope on Highway 29. The event runs August 1046 with meetings nightly at 8 p m.
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John Cannon
Prescott
Central Church of Christ
Hope
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