Purcell Sees Rockefeller Confidence Ahead of 1966 Vote
Arkansas attorney Joe Purcell, potential Democratic governor candidate, says Governor Rockefeller appears optimistic about reelection in 1966. Purcell notes voter registration of about 600,000 and argues election outcomes depend on the voters. Also mentions Johann Strauss II known as the "Waltz King."
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Johann Strauss II
Taxes Tied to Gielle Show At Greenup County Fair
In Greenup Kentucky residents protested a bumpeindserind show at the county fair. The City Council left the decision to the volunteer fire department which runs the fair. A council spokesman warned of a $1200 loss to the fire department if the show is canceled.
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Hootchy-Kootchy
83 4 Percent Students Segregated in Arkansas
A U S Civil Rights Commission report says 83.4 percent of Negro pupils in Arkansas attended all Negro schools last year and 15.9 percent were in schools with less than 95 percent Black enrollment. It notes several southern states with higher white attendance in mixed schools and cites Arkansas districts listed for poor performance as of April 14, 1967.
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Forest Queen semi finals contest in Monticello Arkansas
Twelve young women compete in the semi finals of the ninth annual Southeast Arkansas District Forest Queen contest in Monticello. The winner will advance to the state contest in Little Rock in September.
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Monticello
Ark
Little Rock
Obituaries and a bizarre joke fragment from El Dorado
Lifelong Columbus resident Mrs. Jim Wilson dies in a local hospital with no immediate survivors. Funeral services set for Thursday at Herndon Chapel. Burial in Columbus Cemetery. Roxie Bingham of Blevins dies visiting Andrews Texas. Survivors listed. Services in Belvins Church of Christ. Circuit Judge Crumpler imposes 31 year sentence on Elvin Wade Eaves for kidnapping and robbery. A staffer quips about crossing a raccoon and a greyhound to suggest a 40 passenger raccoon.
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Roxie Bingham
Blevins
Andrews
Texas
Joe
Qozan
Eual Bingham
Belton
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H. V. Owen
Joe Cross
Oklahoma
Alis
Robert Cross
California
Lee
Milton Cross
Chandler, Ariz
Annie Cole
EL Dorado, Ark
Harry Crumpler
Elvin Wade Eaves
el Dorado
George C. James
Thailand to receive more SEATO military aid against communism
Bangkok AP report says the United States Australia and New Zealand agreed to provide Thailand with additional military aid to combat Communist terrorism. Interior Minister Praphas Charusathien announced the plan at a news conference noting the aid would be routed through SEATO and include more weapons machinery and tools.
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New Zealand
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