McClellan Pushes Arkansas River Bill Toward 98 Million
Sen. John L. McClellan of Arkansas maneuvered for a $98 million Arkansas River project appropriation to keep a 1970 completion date. He pressed President Johnson and officials for a supplemental budget, trimming estimates to fit, and secured support from the Budget Bureau and Army Engineers. The House is expected to approve the larger amount, $9 million more than previously voted.
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Washington
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Arkansas
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Cotton forecast shows Arkansas at 1.475 million bales in 1964
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department's first 1964 forecast places Arkansas cotton at 1,475,000 bales with 576 pounds per acre on 1,230,000 planted acres. National crop limited to 14,785,000 bales. a 3.5 percent decline from last year amid government controls and added reserve supplies. Nearby states projections and yields listed.
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Mississippi
Tennessee
Missouri
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Oklahoma
Weather Across Regions Shifts To Cooler Temperatures
Weather continues from page one across southeast tonight with cooler conditions expected Wednesday. Highs range from the mid 80s to near 95 in various regions as showers taper. Northwest Arkansas sees fair, cooler late today into Wednesday with lows around 62 to 66 and highs near 80 to 90. Southeast and Southwest Arkansas face lingering showers then clearing to cooler conditions with highs in the 80s to 90s and lows mid 60s to 70s. Northeast Arkansas remains fair and cooler, with highs around 84 to 90 and lows 62 to 66. Louisiana and Missouri follow similar patterns of scattered showers ending and cooler weather, with mid 80s to low 90s in places and cooler nights in the 50s to 70s.
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Sheriff Arrests Own Son In Bank Robbery Case
ALBERT LEA Minn AP After five months Sheriff Ever ette Stovern solved a 2430 robbery He arrested his son Dallas 19 and Carl R Peterson 20 They pleaded guilty in District Court to a March 9 theater manager Kenneth Keesling robbery at gunpoint Sheriff called it hard on him and the family Both defendants were released on $1000 bail pending pre sentence investigation.
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Minn
Everette Stovern
Dallas
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Young Stovern
Peterson
Kenneth Keesling
Stevern
Antipoverty Bill Heads for Signing
Senate sent to President Johnson the 947.5 million antipoverty bill designed to provide work for idle youth and help families. The measure received a vote of confidence from sponsors despite some opposition. Sargent Shriver expected to run the program, reaching 600,000 youths in year one and up to 7 million families through community actions. House provisions added loyalty oaths and governors veto powers over projects. Johnson touted the act as a major domestic achievement while Goldwater opposed it. The bill requires a supplemental appropriation to become effective this fall.
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Publican
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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Pat McNamara
D-Mich
John F. Kennedy
Johson
Texas and Numbers Dominate Regional Finance Brief
A compact item lists figures including 230 and 200000 and 15675000 and 259 and 4250000 across Texas, highlighting the scale of regional financial data. No clear narrative or context accompanies the figures.
Cyprus Crisis Deepens as UN Tries Cease Fire
UN Secretary General U Thant reports Turkish and Greek Cypriot forces remain at odds over a cease fire as Ankara demands removal of Greek Cypriot troops from the coast and handover of captured villages to UN control. Greek premier Papandreou cautions against war while Cyprus splits politically with leaders seeking aid from Greece or the USSR.
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Turkiye Jets Strike Polis Amid Cyprus Flare Up
Turkish F104 jets attacked Polis causing casualties as Greek Cypriots report injuries in the village square. Ankara disputes open fire claims and cites Cypriot attacks near Kokkina. UN Security Council urges cease fire. Makarios vows compliance. Destruction seen in villages, residents flee to hills.
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Arkansan among 15 beauties in Miss International Beauty race
Fifteen young women including Cherry Bechtelheimer of Camden Arkansas are semi finalists in the Miss American Beauty competition at Long Beach California. The winner will advance to compete against 46 other beauties from around the world as the international beauty congress crowns Miss International Beauty Friday afternoon.
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Calif
Cherry Bechtelheimer
Camden
Ark
California Senate Moves to Validate Salinger Appointment
The Rules Committee voted 6-1 to validate the appointment of Salinger as senator from California, following a 2-1 party-line subcommittee decision after a Monday hearing on George Murphy’s challenge. The Senate will review the panel’s report Wednesday, while the California Supreme Court earlier ruled the appointment valid amid Murphy’s bid to annul it.
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Senate
Pierre’ Salinger
California
Edmund G.’' Brown
Rules Committee
Subcommittee On Privileges and Elections
George Murphy
Salinger
Sen. B. Everett
Jordan
Dn.c
Clair Engle
Dcalif
California Supreme Court
Murphy
Hollywood
Light Vote Jorney Leads July 28 Election Ticket
Whittington tops vote tally with 4694 while Hobbs earns 3260 and Earl Mznander 2153. Runoffs set across counties for state representatives including Benton Calhoun Greene Independence Lawrence Marion Pulaski and Scott with multiple contests and withdrawals.
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Whittington
Hobbs
Earl Mznander
Benton
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Ivan Rose
Hardy Croxton
Calhoun
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Greene
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Virg
Butler
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Lawrence
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J. B. Smith
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W. L. Ward
Marion
Gus McCracken
Kenneth Smith
George Young
Pulaski
Leon Halsted
Roger Mears
Brandon
Scott County
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van B. Taylor
Hinkle
First Grade Entry Rules In Hope District 1-A
James H. Jones states that children entering first grade in September 1964 must be six by October 1, provide a birth certificate and health folder at enrollment, and have immunizations recorded. Health folders available Thursdays and the second and fourth Fridays at Hempstead County Health Office or County Health Unit.
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James H. Jones
Hope
Arkansas
Hempstead
Court decision clears Salinger eligibility for appointing post
Salinger testified before the subcommittee that the court ruling makes it perfectly clear he is eligible to be appointed. He had defeated State Controller Alan Cranston for the Democratic nomination, while Cranston challenged his eligibility. The California Supreme Court ultimately ruled him eligible.
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John F. Kennedy
Johnson
Alan Cranston
Cranston
California Supreme Court
China Jets Continue From Page One Over North Vietnam
General Sylvester described suspected arrival of Red Chinese MIGs into North Vietnam and possible Chinese pilots or North Vietnamese trained in China. He said there was no evidence these planes flew over South Vietnam and noted U S Navy planes may have been based near Hainan but he did not confirm recent deployments in response to the Chinese planes.
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U.S. Navy
Red China
Hainan
Gulf of Tonkin
Arkla Income Rises on Non Utility Gains
Arkla Louisiana Gas Co reports for the two months ending June 30 a net income of 23.2 million, up 3.1 million or 15 percent from a year ago. Non utility earnings account for 55 percent. Subsidiaries Arkla Industries and Arkansas Cement rise 47 and 53 percent respectively over the past 12 months.
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Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co
Arkia
W. R. Stephens
Arkla Board
Arkla
Arkla Industries Inc
Arkansas Cement Corp
Deaf Man Perfects Midget Transistor Hearing Aid
A hard of hearing inventor unveils a tiny powered hearing aid that clarifies whispers. The device is presented by a man who has been deaf for over a decade. Interested readers are urged to write HEARING to 32 E. 9th St., Erie, Pa., for free information.
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Erie
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