Hazen Mayor Amused by Uproar in Arkansas
A rough summary of Hazen Arkansas mayor Jerry J Screeton reacting to local excitement over an auxiliary police force formed to guard the town during Sweet Willie Wines march from West Memphis. The plan drew national media attention as the contingent blocked streets, with Screeton noting expectations of several hundred marchers and extensive preparations.
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National Security Agency
Fort Meade
Maryland
NSA
Nashville
Tenn
Banner Hazen
Hazen
Ark
Jerry J. Screeton
Lazen
Screeton
Sweet Willie Wine
West
Memphis
Wine
Lance Watson
Watson
Sweet Willie
Protection of GI Ears Lax
Rep. Paul G. Rogers asks Army Secretary Resor to explain why the Army and other services fail to implement ear protection in training. He cites civilian contractor decibel rules versus troop exposure and urges a coordinated policy to prevent deafness among soldiers entering combat.
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Frank Murray
Associated Press
Washington
House Public Health Subcommittee Today
Army
Stanley R. Resor
Paul G. Rogers
Secretary of Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Rogers
Defense Department
Laird
Reesor
Resor
Premier Tran Van Huong Steps Aside in Saigon
Premier Tran Van Huong effectively resigns, ceding cabinet formation power to President Nguyen Van Thieu after a two hour meeting at Independence Palace. Huong's aide says he is stepping aside though not formally resigning, and will cooperate with Thieu as needed.
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David Mason
Associated Press
Saigon
Tran van Huong
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Huong
Independence Palace
World Council of Churches Calls for Racial Justice Funds
The World Council of Churches agreed to provide 200000 to oppressed groups and seek 300000 more from member churches. It urged churches to move beyond charity to sacrificial action, allocating significant resources without paternalistic control to address racial injustice and build dignity and justice.
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Andrew Torchia
Associated Press
Canterbury
England
World Council of Churches
Antiwar Groups to Act in Fall Anticipate Protests
Washington AP reports antiwar groups plan a busy fall with a one day moratorium on Oct 15 on over 800 college campuses and a mid November mass march on Washington. Leaders like David Mixner say protests are rising due to Nixon’s Saigon visit and support of the South Vietnamese regime. A national steering committee includes Rep Donald Fraser Rep from Minnesota Rev Joseph Duffey and lawyer Joseph L. Rau Jr.
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New Mobilization Committee
David Mixner
Mev Carthy
Nixon
Saigon
Mixner
Donald Fraser
D-Minn
Joseph Duffey
Americans For Democratic
Acton
Josep L. Raut Jr
Democrats Hire State Assistant in Arkansas Party
Travis G. Pete Nicely, 23 of Fort Smith, named state headquarters staff assistant by Charles Matthews, party chair. Nicely began Aug. 4. party drops planned suit against Gov. Rockefeller over alleged illegal salary supplements, after Atty. Gen. Joe Purcell opinion. Matthews says four series of articles and programs are being prepared to improve the party's public image.
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Little Rock
Travis G
Pete
Nicely
Fort Smith
Charles Matthews
Democratic Party
Matthews
Winthrop. Rockefeller
Joe Purcell
Rockefeller
Party
Hurricane Spotters Seek Better Equipment After Camille
Miami reports quote Dr. Robert H. Simpson, director of the National Hurricane Center, pressing for upgraded gear as rescue crews pulled a victim from mud. Simpson told Vice President Agnew that better aircraft and instruments are needed to read storms earlier. He criticized Navy planes and urged more funding, noting current weather research at $750000 annually.
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Camille
Mississippi
Spiro T. Agnew
Earelier
Robert H. Simpson
Simpson
National Hurricane Center
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Miami Herald
Air Force
Navy
Washington
Wauther Research
Search For Victims In Two States
The Associated Press reports Hurricane Camille left nearly 400 dead and hundreds missing across Mississippi and Virginia with extensive property damage. In Mississippi Civil Defense estimates say 315 perished, while Virginia tallies reach 60 dead and 110 missing, with Nelson County hardest hit. The James River flood crest neared 28.6 feet in Richmond before receding as aftereffects spread. Camille also claimed lives in Louisiana, West Virginia, and Cuba. Hurricane Debbie moves northeast toward the Atlantic.
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Associated Press
Camille
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Virginia
Nat Cassidry
Bea
Cassidry
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Nelson County
Blue Ridge
Hay
Davis Creek
Lovington
Richmond
James River
Louisiana
West Virginia
Cuba
North Atlantic
Newfoundland
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Debbie
Bermuda
Atlantic
Kennedy Out of '72 Calculations
Former aide Theodore Sorensen says Edward Kennedy will not be elected president in 1972 and should not run, calling his Chappaquiddick night action indefensible while noting Ted is still young and could be viable in the future. The interview covers Kennedy's reaction to the Kopechne death and his political prospects seven years ahead.
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New York
Kennedy
Theodore Sorensen
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
United States
Sorensen
David Frost
Mary Jo Kopechne
Chappaquiddick Island
Ted
IBM Missile Launch At Vandenberg Shocks Calif Crowd
The Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile was launched successfully Thursday night toward a predetermined target near Oakland. The test involved selecting a designated missile at random from Strategic Air Command bases, moving it to Vandenberg, and launching as part of ongoing alert programs. The missile originated from Sioux Falls Air Force Base.
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IBM
Vandenberg Air Force Bash
Calif
Nee Oteany
Air Force
Strategic Air
Aim to Curb Costs in Construction
New York AP reports Roger's Round Table led by former US Steel chair Roger Blough seeks to curb wage-driven inflation in the construction industry. The Construction Users Antiinflation Round Table argues wage hikes and steel price increases push up structure costs.
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New York
Roger
U.S. Steel
General Motors
Lyndon B. Johnson
Bethlehe Steel
Wall Street Journal
Marines Brace Hillside Clash in Vietnam Mission
U S forces fought to reach a helicopter crash site 1000 yards south of a hill as Air Force bombers hit the area. North Vietnamese troops held the hill with antiaircraft guns causing American losses and injuries including a battalion commander and six soldiers missing. Associated Press photographer Oliver Noonan reported in HQ dispatches.
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Itate
Marine
U.S
Associated Press
Oliver Noonan
196Th
Jones Lists Regulations For Students At Hope High School
James H. Jones, superintendent, announces that parents must ensure students obey traffic rules on and off campus from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Violations will bar car use for an undefined period and students may not leave grounds. Main violations include speeding at noon and after school. Hope High will have two lunch periods 11:30–12:05 and 12:30–1:05.
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James H. Jones
Stuents
Hope High School
Ing
Lunchrooms Set to Open September 8 at Several Schools
James H. W. Jones announces the opening of all lunchrooms on September 8. Plate lunches Type A will cost 35 cents at elementary schools and 40 cents at Jesus High, with extra milk at 4 cents. The high school cafeteria seats 350 after enlargement and redecoration. New cafeterias and equipment arrive at Brookwood and Garland Elementary. A steam table was added to Paisley 2. Parents urged to support the program.
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James HW. Jones
Jesus High Schools
Bery Henry
Brookwood
Garland
Paisley 2
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