Freedom of Information Act under fire by Moss
The Moss led push for open records faces FTC resistance as lawmakers urge conformity with congressional intent. FTC proposals would drop oath for written requests and remove good cause shown from production rules, while Moss presses for full access and accountability in government record disclosure. The Arkansas Gazette notes the moon mission cost and envisions lunar stones set in jewelry to recoup investment.
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Ion
FTC
Congress
John E. Moss
California
Charlotte
N.C
Federal Trade Commis
United States
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas Gazette
Morton Frozen Foods Gives Russellville City $225,000
Morton Frozen Foods in Russellville announced a $225,000 donation to the city to qualify for federal aid for a sewage pretreatment facility as part of a $4 million expansion plan. The plant aims for a $2.1 million treatment facility within the project. county redesignation as growth center could unlock a $1 million EDA grant, with a final decision hoped by late August.
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Russellville, Ark
Morton Frozen Foods
Russellville
Morton
Bill Blackford
Pope County
The
Economic Development Administration
Blackford
Fire danger rises as El Dorado woods stay tinder dry
District Forester Charles Sullivan said Union County and surrounding woods are critically dry with fires a major risk. El Dorado has seen under three inches of rain since June 1, about half of which fell on June 2.
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EL Dorado, Ark
Charles Sullivan
Union County
Sullivan
el Dorado
Invitations to Meet Marchers at Capitol Steps
A circular inviting people to meet the poor people's march on the state Capitol steps August 24 was delivered to the governor's office. The march is scheduled to begin in West Memphis August 20.
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Little Rock
State Capitol
West Memphis
War Dead Deaths Lowest in Two Years
Saigon AP reports 96 Americans killed in action last week, the smallest weekly total in two years, amid a two month lull in ground fighting. The week ending saw 1,086 U.S. deaths in action and 1,110 wounded, with South Vietnamese casualties rising slightly and Allied forces tallying 2,214 enemy deaths.
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Saigon
U.S. Command
South Vietnam
U.S
Mileage fees of Independence sheriff challenged in court
A lawsuit filed in Independence County Circuit Court seeks repayment of 9070 to the county general fund and alleges Sheriff Paul Kelly has drawn 27,211 since 1967 for driving over 90000 miles at 16 cents per mile, while state law caps at 10 cents. The sheriff contends other counties pay 15 cents a mile.
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Batesville, Ark
Independence County
Paul Kelly
County General Fund
Kelly
Independence
Memory Is Man's Best Friend in A P Gists
HAL BOYLE reflects on memory as a lasting companion, quoting humor and social clichés while recalling historic figures and cultural snapshots. The piece uses playful aphorisms about memory, Balloons, beards, and nicknames, ending with an ad in the text about MEMORY IS.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Collie
America
Tax reform leaves loopholes for the very rich
The House Ways and Means proposal to cap deductions could still let wealthy taxpayers avoid taxes. A Treasury expert noted two remaining preferences may let billionaires offset income with depletion allowances and drilling costs. Senatorial action shifts focus to a conference committee after Senate review.
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Gordon Brown
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Ways and Means
House
Congress
Wilbur Millis
de Ark
Conference Committee
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Patmos School Opens With September 4 Schedule
Patmos elementary will register on September 4 at 8 5 a.m. Buses depart 10 30 a.m. for home. Classes resume Friday with the same schedule. Monday September 8 marks the first full day of school. Launches will be served 45 usugs.
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Patmos
Patmos Elementary
Heavy fighting and mounting casualties in Vietnam drive war news
Reports from the Saigon area describe third day of intense clashes north of Saigon and in coastal South Vietnam. U S forces claim 1,700 enemy killed since Tuesday as B 52 raids intensify near the DMZ while American losses run into 100 to 125 killed and over 600 wounded. In the Quan Loi An Loc Loc Ninh triangle American forces press a heavy enemy offensive with multiple engagements and the paratroopers near Tay Ninh City suffer casualties as officials note 13 enemy dead and 14 American dead or wounded among related actions. Lieutenant Colonel John A Dowd of Woodbridge Virginia is among U S casualties.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Wester Usaigon
Saigon
South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
Quan Loi-An Loc-Loc Ninh
Tay Ninh
John A. Dowd
Woodbridge
Demilitarized
Damage Suit at Helena for 250000 in labor death case
Fred A. Murry filed in Little Rock federal court a 250000 damage suit against Helena Hospital claiming his wife Mamie was admitted during labor on August 5 1968 and minutes later sent away leading to her death and their infant’s death. He sues Helena Hospital Association board director Carlos Smith hospital administrator and insurer St Paul Fire and Marine for his wife and 14 children.
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Little Rock
Helena
U.S
Fred A. Murry
Murry
Mamie
L Ater
Pine Bluff
George Howard Jr
Mary
Helena Hospital Association
Association
Carlos Smith
St. Paul
Youth Hurt in Scooter Accident on Highway 4
Johnny Bright son of Mr and Mrs W W Bright was hurt yesterday afternoon when his motor scooter struck a concrete slab on the overpass on Highway 4 and went out of control.
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Johnny Bright
W.W. Bright
Highway 4
Apollo 11 heroes toasted at state dinner in Los Angeles
President Nixon hails Armstrong Aldrin and Collins as three brave men who carried humanity to new heights. Armstrong says a plaque endorsed by Nixon left on the moon was for mankind. Banquet featured special medals, including posthumous honors for three astronauts who died in the 1967 fire, capping a day of national celebration in New York and Chicago.
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Bill Stall
Los Angeles
Nixon
Nell A. Armstrong
Edwin
Aldrin Jr
Michael Colling
Armstrong
New York
Chicago
China Forces Withdraw From Fight
TOKYO AP reports Communist China's official radio said military patrols on the SovietSinkiang border withdrew to prevent worsening of the situation after a clash reported in central regions. Soviet media offered no casualty counts or site details. Both sides issued protests. Peking warned of serious consequences and Moscow vowed a decisive rebuff. The United States said it would avoid taking sides while seeking to limit further disruption.
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Tokyo
China
Central
Moscow
Peking
U.S. State Department
United States
Overhaul Call By Urban League Board
The Urban League of Greater Little Rock urges a system overhaul insisting the justice system is biased. It cites the Civil Service Commission as applying a double standard in the Margaret Trimble case, a 13 year old mentally retarded Negro.
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Little Rock
Urban League of Greater
Civil Service Commission
Margaret Trimble
All Around Town notes and service alerts
City reservoirs failed to refill last night due to heavy use prompting officials to ask residents not to water lawns for a couple of days. Arkansas State College at Conway hosts a workers workshop. attendees include Lamar Cox Tina Martin Becky Ward and Mrs B B McPherson. Lions Club will sponsor Troop 91 at tonight’s Scout Board Review at 7 pm. Michele L Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs B L Reeves is among University of Arkansas Medical Center nursing school's 5 percent new students. she is a Hope High School alum and Henderson State College graduate. Minor May of Hope is seriously ill in a Dallas hospital. Charles E Sharpe Jr a Hope banker has graduated from Southwestern Graduate School of Banking. Lloyd Hendrix and family visited Ringling Museums in Sarasota Florida. Hope High School portrait day set for August through September 8. studio hours and dress code noted with portrait price 2.50 rising to 3.50 after September 6.
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Michele L. Smith
B.L. Reeves
Hope
School of
Narsing
University of Arkansas Medical Center
Miss Smith
Hope High School
Henderson State College
Charles E. Sharpe, Jr
First National Bank
Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
Dallas
Texas
Southern Methodist University
Shipley
McLaren criticizes oil import policy and U S controls
McLaren denounces unrestricted oil imports and argues they risk domestic reserves while allowing reliance on foreign sources. He questions the need for aligning all allied security costs on American consumers and criticizes Interior policy as driven by a petroleum industry committee. The Justice Department opposes Interior and Commerce positions, urging national interest consideration and policy changes to curb economic costs.
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Nere
Ater
United States
McLaren
Justice Department
Interior and Commerce Departments
Interior
Foreign Petroleum Supply Committee
Damages Sought From Rail Lines In 1966 Grain Elevator Blast
District Court Judge Oren Hare has set January 19 as the date to consider damages claims totaling 2.5 million dollars from a 1966 incident at a Corning grain elevator. A boxcar carrying artillery shells exploded on a Missouri Pacific Lines train, triggering lawsuits against the Burlington Northern and Quincy Railroads and other defendants.
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Jasein
Oren Hareris
Corning
Drivy
Missouri Pacific Lines
Nigel
Bur
Quincy
Burlington
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