Detroit strike memories and a misprint noted
A column reflecting on editorial slips and the Detroit newspaper strike that ended after five months. The piece recalls corrections after press runs, the impact on jobs, and a notable incident of seven circulation managers accused of planning rival papers during the stoppage. It also shares a personal note on family reunions and a Michigan incident where Clifford Watkins escaped and surrendered after injuring himself while handling a stolen rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ionia, Mich
Clifford Watkins
Ionia
Michigan State Police
Michigan Reformatory
Watkins
Rumor Check on Disorders Proposal Presented in Little Rock
Little Rock television executive Robert Doubleday proposed an information system to check on rumors during civil disorders. He spoke Tuesday to the City Manager Board, acting for all Little Rock broadcasting stations and the two daily newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Robert Doubleday
Katy
This Thief Is for the Birds Tale From San Antonio
A brief AP item from San Antonio reports a thief entered a residence and stole 46 canaries valued at an amount not stated. No injuries or suspects named. The incident highlights local theft of birds from a private home.
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San Antonio
Louis
San
Allies seize Viet Cong arms in Saigon area
Allied forces reported major finds north of Saigon during operations to disrupt the Viet Cong offensive. More than 500 rocket and recoilless rifle rounds, 72,000 rounds for automatic weapons, five pounds of documents, and up to 26,000 sympathizers were uncovered in village sites 25 miles north of Saigon. One minute firefight killed ten suspected Viet Cong and 17 detainees were removed from tunnels. No allied casualties. The Cau Dat operation used seal and search tactics with US 11th Armored Cavalry, Viet Cong tunnels probed by tunnel rats in Cau Dat, near the 5th Infantry Division HQ and a major helicopter base. This was the second productive seal and search in five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Esfer
Associated Press
Wester Saigon
Saisgon
U.S. ‘Command
U.S
North Vietnam
Panhandle
Saigon
Tacics
U.S. 11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Cau Dat
5Th Infantry Divisit
Fire School Underway at Local Station
A regional fire school is underway at the local Fire Station and runs through August 22. Fire Chief James Cobb announced today that Elmo Anderson will instruct the first week. Classes cover firefighting methods equipment water supply and protection with about 50 participants.
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James Cobb
Elmo Anderson
Police Offer Sketch of Killer of 3
Fort Lauderdale police issued a second color sketch of a man who phoned to claim he killed three people and urged capture. The description: 18 to 20 years old, about 50 feet tall and 160 pounds with long blond hair. A third victim was being sought as investigators followed multiple leads. The killer’s calls linked to Marilyn Clark, 11, and her mother Dorothy Clark, 42, found near Clarkston, Georgia. the mother remained critical. A water claim and another body were reported. Additionally in Arkansas, Bentonville voters approved annexing about 100 acres to the city, extending city limits north east and west.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Marilyn Clark
Dorothy A. Clark
Clarkston
Little Rock
Bill Wells
Hermitage
Kenneth Coffelt
Wells
Maurice
Britt
Walls
Coffelt
Jacksonville
Arkansas House
Faulkner County
Saline County
Julian James
Jonesboro
Bill Herndon
North Little Rock
Gilbert Leigh
Wayne N. Courtney
Forrest City
Bob Nimocks
St. Francis County
Jefferson
Grant
Boyce Alford
Pine Bluff
Odis Clark
Alford
Howse
McCarthy to Use Race Bias in Challenging Seating
McCarthy plans a broad bid to challenge southern seating at the Democratic National Convention. Georgia Governor Lester Maddox leads a 100 member delegation targeted for possible removal, with efforts also aiming to gain delegates from Mississippi Alabama and Texas amid accusations of racial discrimination. Rauh says the push could bolster McCarthy's civil rights position and weaken Humphrey and McGovern in the contest.
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McCarthy
John Chadwick
Associated Press
Washington
MclCarthy
Deep South
Georgia
Lester Maddox
Eugene J. McCarthy
Texas
Joseph L. Rauh Jr
Washingston
Minnesota
Hauk
Rauh
Maddox
Georgia Democratic Forum
Chicago
Mississippi
Alabama
Goy, John
Bell Willams
Nixon Wants to Line Up All Factions
Nixon pushes to unite Republicans behind his White House bid arranging meetings with Nelson Rockefeller supporters and a conference with his defeated rival. He also planned a session with John Lindsay and telephoned New York GOP leaders who pledged support for the ticket and discussed Rockefeller's future role in the campaign.
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Walter x. Mears
Associated Press
San Diego
Calif
Richard M. Nixon
White House
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
John V. Lindsay
Minor Damage in Accident at Second and Main
Minor crash at Second and Main between a Natural Gas Pipeline truck driven by Hollis R Selfrity of Texarkana and an auto driven by Lynn Russell of Hope caused only minor damage. Officer Howard Milam investigated. no charges filed.
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Hollis R. Selfrity
Texarkana
Lynn Russell
Hope
Howard Milam
Alexander Wins Runoff for 1st Congressional District
Alexander, a young Osceola lawyer, captured the Democratic nomination in Arkansas 1st District after a decisive runoff victory over Jack Files of Hunter Brinkley area. With 508 of 510 precincts reporting he led 43,292 to 26,340, signaling a strong win.
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Little Rock
Bill Alexander
Osceola
1St Cong
Alexander
Jack Files
Hunter
Brinkley
Mem
Humphrey Leads Ohio Delegation in Bid for First Ballot Support
AP survey shows Hubert H. Humphrey with 824 or more pledged and committed votes toward the Democratic nomination, but about 498 short of the 1312 needed. McCarthy follows with 436. McGovern wins 28, mostly from South Dakota and Nebraska. California shows potential strength for McGovern in AP checks.
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Washington
Ohio
Hubert H. Humphrey
Associated Press
Humphrey
Utah
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Eugene J. McCarthy
McCarthy
George S. McGovern
South Dakota
Nebraska
McGovern
California
Scattered Showers for Arkansas Weather Update
Scattered showers and thundershowers continue across Arkansas through Thursday as two pressure systems govern conditions. Gulf moisture streams in from the south with heavy rain reports especially in El Dorado and Fayetteville, while a Southeast Missouri low pressure area intensifies precipitation. A main street wreck near Main Street injures none, as two cars collide during noon hours, authorities note one driver entering Branch Hospital.
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Arkansas
Missouri
Atlantic
Pore Tlong
South Arkansas
el Dorado
Fayetteville
Main St. Wreck
Crank wins Democratic governor nomination by strong margin
In Arkansas Crank defeats Virginia Johnson to win the Democratic nomination for governor. The contest highlighted party unity efforts after a split in 1966. Rockefeller, the Republican incumbent, faces Crank in the November general election. Crank leads party factions and vows to reunite the state.
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ED Shearer
Associated Press
Little Rock, Ark
Marton H. Crank
Arkansas
Winthrop Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Crank
Arkansas House
Virginia Johnson
Jim Johnson
J.W. Fulbright, DeArk
Johnson
Reconstruction
George C. Wallace
Itila
Oklahoma State University
House
Arkansas Legislative Council
Bill Alexander
Osceola
Congress
Jack D. Files
Brinkley
Alexander
Guy Newcomb
Newcomb
Nixon Pushes Liberal GOP Support For Candidacy
Nixon seeks to broaden Republican liberal backing as McCarthy forces plan to weaponize charges related to seating Southern Democratic delegates. Secret Service adapts to protect presidential hopefuls amid shifting cast of characters, while Crank wins Arkansas Democratic gubernatorial nomination and challenges Rockefeller to a debate. Vietnam update notes increased allied pressure around Saigon as Viet Cong losses rise. Nigeria poised for offensive against Biafra unless rebels surrender. Vienna hosts space tech experts discussing broader benefits for humanity.
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AP News Digest
Richard M. Nixon
Eugene J. McCarthy
Rassal Bing
Secret Service
Marion H. Crank
Arkansas
Winthrop Rockefeller
Vietnam
Saigon
Nigeria
Biafra
Vienna
71 Killed in Helicopter Crash at Sompton Park
A commercial helicopter with 18 passengers and three crew members crashed in a park near Sompton California today. Lt. Kenneth Baguley said there were no survivors and the craft appeared to explode in the air. wreckage was scattered across the park as flames were quenched. No immediate ground casualties reported. In Washington Army Spec. 4 Mark D. Jacks of Little Rock was killed in Vietnam, Defense Department said Tuesday.
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Sompton
Calif
Kenneth Baguley
Associated Press
Washington
Army
Mark D. Jacks
Little Rock
Vietnam
Defense Department
Jacks
Victory K
Jacks of
Water Air Group Names Officers in Arkansas
Dr. Lyle O. Hill of Jacksonville named executive director of the Arkansas Federation of Water and Air Users, succeeding Ewing W. Kinkead who resigned. The appointment completes leadership changes announced by the group in Little Rock.
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Little Rock
Lyle O. Hill
Jacksonville
Arkansas Federation of Water and Air Users
Ewing W. Kinkead
ASU pre registration draws 188 students in Jonesboro
A third ASU pre registration session at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro drew 188 students including 44 freshmen who report for orientation September. Dwight Galloway of Hope attends. he will study pre law at ASU. Other notes mention Young Arkansans convention plans, a bus trip cost of 32 dollars, a band playing at the Hope Youth Center on Friday August 16, and various local community items.
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Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
Qld
Dwight Galloway
Hope
Hope High
ASU
Arkansans
Winrock Farms
GOP
Rockefeller Train Makes Stop Here
Rockefeller campaign train to stop in Hope on Saturday August 24, arriving 2 20 p m and leaving 2 25 p m. Governor Rockefeller will speak from the rear of the train and pose for photos with Hope Chamber of Commerce officials and Melons. NBC TV cameras will film the visit along with state TV crews and possibly ABC. About 49 riders have bought train tickets from Hope with more expected. Soft drinks will be available from 2 09 p m for those arriving early. Local citizens are invited to attend the governor's brief visit and view the crowd at the train or travel by private car to the open day event.
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Hope
Rockefeller
Winthrop
Hope Chamber of Commerce
NBC TV
ABC TV
Raiyeey
Tralin
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