Unrest in Little Rock as Negroes push for city roles
In Little Rock and North Little Rock a public meeting mapped 11 requests from Black leaders, including appointing a Negro as assistant city manager. Mayor Borchert and Mayor Laman faced about 100 attendees while Bobby Brown and Rev. Cone pressed for swift action. Police chief Brians described a related fatal shooting as under federal inquiry. The Presbyterian Ministers Association praised BAY leadership for restraint and urged continued community calm as National Guardsmen were withdrawn from patrol duty.
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Little Rock
North Little Rock
Martin Borchert
William F. Laman
William Walker
Laman
North
Borchert
Cecil Cone
Rock
Ro E
Brians
Pulaski County
Justice Department
Presbyterian Ministers Association of
Greater Little Rock
Bay
National Guards
Camp Robinson
Charles Wilson
Two Arkansans Among Leaders at Westchester Classic
In Harrison New York AP report two Arkansas golfers R H Sikes from Springdale and Dick Crawford from Bella Vista shared early pace in the Westchester Classic Golf Tournament. Both shot 71 on the par 72 layout as Miller Barber Texarkana posted 73 and Bob Murphy led with 64.
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Harrison, N.Y
Arsusas
R. H. Sikes
Springdale
Dick Crawford
Bella Vista
Sikes
Crawford
Miller Barber
Texarkana
Bob Murphy
School Boys to Don Pads In Arkanas Football Practice
AP reports that Arkansas high school football hopefuls may practice in pads starting Tuesday August 20 reversing earlier claims. Joboje Burnett head of the Arkansas Athletic Association confirmed the correction Thursday stating the prior report was erroneous.
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Uttle Rock
Aransas
Joboje Burnett
Arkansas Athletic Association
Fed cuts discount rate as money market eases
The Federal Reserve Board cut the discount rate from 5 1 4 to 4 1 2 percent, aligning with a calmer money market and eased inflation concerns. The move signals Treasury financing demand lowered by fiscal restraint and tax cuts, with Minneapolis proposing the cut now and other banks to follow.
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Washington
Federal, Reserve.” Board
Das Geflbys
Bath
Fed
Board of Povernors
Federal. Reserve
G & Sis
Treasury
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank
Minneapolis
Federal Reserve
Arkansas Political Turmoil Shapes 1968 Governor Race
Observers see Crank gaining strength by winning over Boswell’s supporters amid a party split. Rockefeller defends state finances and battles Crank’s old guard links as 1968 campaigns loom. Economic indicators in July show no recession yet. industrial production climbs, signaling continued growth.
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Boswell
Dortier
Rockefaliar
Jim Johnson
Fohnson Jr
Frank Hobt
Johnson - Iso
Little” Rock
Holt
Johnson
Forrest City
Rockefeller
Crank
Capitol
Old Guard
Calendar of church events and visits in Washington area
Community notices list a Tear Wash at Norma Smith 711 North Graham Street Saturday at 11 40 am with contact 7274580. A roast at Lafe Garrble 422 East Hays on August 17 at 6 pm. Rev Robert Walker from Campden Arkansas to preach at Rising Star Baptist Church August 18 at 11 am. Youth program at Lonoke Baptist Church August 18 at 7 00 pm sponsored by Norma Smith. Visits include Rev Walter Witte and families in Chicago. Home Economics session August 15 in Little Rock hosted by Gladys Golston. Various travel notes mention Naomi Fyers visiting Claude R Fyers in Dallas and others visiting relatives in Kansas City Phoenix Chicago. Funeral notices for Mrs Milderd and Rev Stuart listed with service details.
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Norma Smith
North Graham Street
Prokemp
Call
Robert Walker
Campden
Arkansas
Rising Star Baptist Church
Lonoke Baptist Church
Walter Witte
Gladys B. W. Golston
Lincoln High School
Washington
Little Rock
Cities Plan Bill to Weaken Court Ruling
LITTLE ROCK AP The Arkansas Municipal League proposed a bill to limit city liability after a state Supreme Court ruling made cities liable for tort actions. The plan targets injuries from city employees motor vehicle operation and unsafe buildings or roads, though only about 40 towns could afford large judgments.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Municipal
Leagin
State Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
State Legislative Council
Municipal League
Bill Fleming
Theath
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Norman Taylor
Rocky Mound
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
Fistonia
Latvia
Lithuania
B. N. Holt
Ester Hicks
Mrs. Lafe
East Hays
L. W. Williams
Ruby J. Cheatham
Ruth Givson
Chicago
Illinois
Naomi A. Fyers
Andy
Claude R. Fyers
Dallas
Texas
Charles Dixon
Kansas City
Missouri
Dixon
Floyde Dixon
Tommie William
Phoenix
Arizona
William
Leo Poindexter
Paralee Delaney
Rayos
Cemaery
Ems Ory Mildred
Hicks “Funeral Home
Furnaral
Stuart
Mt. Orange Baptist Church
Toll
Arkana
Nash
Hicks Funeral Home
U.S
Larry Mulvehill
Martin Hall
St. Patrick’s Church
Bay Shore
Father Hall
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