Dog Merger Fails and Local Fish Stock Notes
A stray German Shepherd from a found notice was kept for a time but after three fights with the owner's Boxer he was given to W M Ramsey of Route One Washington Arkansas and later moved to New Mexico. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reports in its summer issue a varied stocking program for the De Gray Reservoir including 4,000,000 walleye and 3,450,000 northern pike among others.
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Herbert Rogers
Roger
W. M. Ramsey
Washington
Ark
Bill
Bill Ramsey
Illinois
Third and Main Sts
Limbert
Ruidosa
N.M
Fayetteville
Hope
Columbus Road
Crossroads
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Magazine
de Gray
West Memphis Bond Issue Approved
Voters in West Memphis, Arkansas approved two Act 9 bond issues. A $1 million issue passed 241 to 86 and a $1.3 million issue passed 233 to 87, among 8,929 registered voters. The larger bond funds a lay-up mill for Evans Products Co, while the other finances Langston Bag Co expansion. Evans will pay $7,800 annually for 20 years. Langston’s payments start at $3,434 and end at $2,835.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Memphis
Ark
Evans Products Co
Langston Bag Co
Evans
Langston
Dover man jailed for life in rape case in Arkansas
Jessie Shelton, 36, of Dover was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for rape of a 17 year old Dover girl last May 14. Circuit Court Judge Russell C. Roberts denied motions for a new trial and bond. Shelton's attorney, James K. Young, filed a notice of appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville, Ark
Jessie Shelton
Dover
Circuit Court
Russell C. Roberts
Conway
Shelton
James K. Young
Rogers Seeks Berlin Pact Report From German Envoy
Secretary of State William P Rogers called in the U S ambassador to West Germany for a direct briefing on the historic East West Berlin access agreement. Kenneth Rush arrived in Washington after the four power talks produced a draft pact hailed as a major step in easing Cold War tensions and outlining joint responsibility for Berlin access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Gulick
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
William P. Rogers
U.S
West Germany
Berlin
West Berlin
Kenneth Rush
Washington
Rush
Britain
France
Soviet Union
City Board Approves Kindergarten Site and Street Work
The City Board of Directors approved using the city park community building for Evelyn Stuart's kindergarten. They named Bob Jackson and Mel Thrash to meet with Third District Livestock Association to arrange building cleanup, shifting responsibility from Parks and Recreation. Also approved blacktopping West Fourth Street from Hamilton to Mockingbird Lane with property owner funding. Robert LaGrone given another ten year term on the Water and Light Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Directors
Evelyn Stuart
Stuart
Bob Jackson
Mel Thrash
Strong
Third District Livestock Association
Parks and Recreation Department
Third District
West Fourth Street
Hamilton Street
Mockingbird Lane
Robert LaGrone
Water and Light Commission
LaGrone
Kiwanis Speaker Discusses Millwood Tourism and Dams
Jim 8 Cyrus Resident Engineer Tulsa District Corps of Engineers spoke at the Kiwanis Club on tourism’s economic impact in the Millwood area. He cited 1970 visitation at 2.24 million, 1972 forecast of 320 thousand, and year to date around two percent of a million. He presented color slides of Little River Basin dams, noting Millwood Broken Bow Pine Creek now complete and transferred to operations. Rev Gaylon L Decious new minister First Christian Church attended as sole guest.
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Jim
Cyrus
Millwood Reservoir
Tulsa
Corps of Engineers
Kiwanis Club
Millwood
Little River
Broken Bow
Pine Creek
Gaylon L. Decious
First Christian Church
Colfax
Iowa
State Farm refunds start for Arkansas drivers
State Farm Mutual announces a dividend on the next premium bills for more than 115000 Arkansas customers. The credit ranges from 2 to 20 dollars, totaling over 400000 dollars in Arkansas as part of a 30 million dollar distribution across 31 states and the District of Columbia. Refunds vary by premium size and some cash payments will be made to nonrenewing motorists. Governor Bumpers seeks an explanation for the refunds.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
State Farm Mutual
State Farm
Bill Sanders
Monroo
District of Columbia
Sanders
No Solution to Hospital Problems
Gov. Dale Bumpers said he aims for a decision within 10 days on the University of Arkansas Medical Center finances but gave no hint of a plan. He hopes to avoid a special session and suggested using emergency funds to finance a study of Arkansas food prices, calling the Little Rock figures unusually high nationwide. He dismissed firm political plans and said he has given no thought to a McClellan seat run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Dale Bumpers
University of Arkansas Medical Center
Bumpers
Arkansas
Honolulu
D-Ark
Labor Leaders Press Plans to Fight Freeze Order in the Courts
AFL-CIO president George Meany and UAW chief Leonard Woodcock plan a joint campaign in Congress and on picket lines to oppose President Nixon’s wage-price freeze and related policies. Spokesman says mortgage rate move does not meet equity tests while Agnew defends the overall economic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Gilbride
Washington
Nixon
Congress
Afl-Cio
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
George Meany
Leonard Woodcock
United Auto Workers
Union
Spiro T. Agnew
Miami
Meany
Woodcock
Agnew
Teachers approve 1971 72 talks linked to wage freeze
The Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association approved Tuesday a 1971 72 pro negotiations agreement based on the 1970 71 salary schedules and set for further talks after President Nixon's wage price freeze ends.
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Little Rock AP
The
Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association
Nixon
Explosions Rip a U S Ammo Dump in Cam Ranh Bay
AP dispatch from Saigon reports Communist forces hit Cam Ranh Bay base with major ammunition dump destruction and shelled five other U S units. South Vietnamese command logged 26 enemy attacks in 24 hours, including rocket and mortar fire, with nine civilians killed and 21 wounded. U S sources said under a dozen Americans wounded, none killed. The U S Command warned of intensified activity ahead of Saigon elections.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Cam Ranh Bay
Red River Vocational Tech School Starts Sixth Year
Red River Vocational Technical School opens its sixth year on Tuesday September 7 with J W Rowe directing. Senator Olin Hendrix of Prescott will welcome new and returning students. Last year 140 graduated. capacity enrollment expected again. Bus routes originate at Kirby Arkadelphia Doddridge DeQueen Foreman Magnolia and Taylor. interested riders should contact the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
Charged in Burglary of Pharmacy
El Dorado police said two local youths Harvey Shehane 18 and Michael Giles 17 were charged with burglary and grand larceny in a local pharmacy theft. A large quantity of amphetamines barbiturates and cash were reported missing. James D. Brewer 17 of Fayetteville was charged with possession of amphetamine bottles and freed on 250 dollar bond.
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EL Dorado, Ark
el Dorado
E Dorado Park
Harvey Shehane
Michael Giles
James D. Brewer
Fayetteville
American Dollar Sag Leads to IMF Meeting Plans
The American dollar’s weakness prompted expectations of a high level IMF conference to discuss currency value changes. London is anticipated to host the talks on September 15 after a European Common Market finance ministers’ meeting in Brussels. Pierre-Paul Schweitzer signaled Japan and the United States had withdrawn objections to an approach.
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International Monetary Fund
Washington
London
European Common Market
Brussels
Pierre-Paul Schweitzer
IMF
Japan
United States
Registration in Schools Starts Thurs
Registration in Hope Public School system begins Thursday August 26 with grades 1 2 3 7 9 10 reporting at 8 30 a m and Friday August 27 for grades 4 5 6 11 12. Students enroll complete cards and receive schedules then proceed to auditoriums. Half day week August 30 to September 3, full days start September 7. No school Labor Day September 6 per Superintendent James H Jones.
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Hope Public
James H. Jones
Two Testify They Saw Man Shoot Wife in Arkansas
In Fayetteville circuit court two witnesses testified that Arthur Feagin shot his wife Ota Lucinda Feagin at their home on December 26. Feagin, 33, pleads insanity while facing first degree murder charges. 16 witnesses were called by the state before resting.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Arthur Feagin
Springdale
Feagin
Ota Lucinda
Loretta Feagin
Rene Sinor
Edit Mullins
Rains Boost Crops in Southwest Arkansas Reports
Agricultural Extension notes from the region describe beneficial rains last week for crops and pastures across counties including Little River Polk Pike Miller Hempstead and Ouachita. They report four new screwworm cases in Little River and widespread insect issues in cotton but improving sorghum and soybeans with good hay yields and ample supplies.
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Arkansas
Little River County
Polk County
Pike County
Miller County
Hempstead
Ouachita County
Arkansas Lawmakers Drew July Out of Session Expenses
Wire service reports that about 61 Arkansas Representatives drew 8337.96 in July for out of session legislative expenses. no Senate member claimed. Names include Mack McLarty Hope Donald L Corbin Lewisville D C Corky Carlton Nashville and Charles L Honey Prescott each drew 150. Edward T Rogers had surgery Aug 23 at St. Vincent Infirmary Little Rock and is listed as fair in room 553. Navy Commander David W Timberlake son of Mrs H W Timberlake of Nashville Ark has returned to his home port Norfolk Va with Attack Squadron 85 aboard USS Forrestal after a six month deployment to the Mediterranean. he is a 1954 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
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Arkansas
Senate
Mack McLarty
Hope
Donald L. Corbin
Lewisville
D. C
Corky) Carlton
Nashville
Charles L. Honey
Prescott
Edward T. Rogers
St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock
Navy
David W Timberlake
H.W. Timberlake
Rt. 5
Ark
Norfolk
Forrestal
Mediterranean
University of Arkansas At
Four charged after assault on Forrest City officer
Police said four Forrest City men Frank Cothren Sr and Jr along with Curtis and Theodis Cothren were charged with assaulting Patrolman Clarence Kennedy after he responded to a disturbance. Kennedy underwent heart surgery soon after and was treated for head injuries. The suspects were released to county prosecutors on bond and later released. Other local items noted include serviceman Richard Jackson on leave from Fort Polk and sports updates on dove hunting season and a car dealer’s inspection rule.
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Forrest City, Act
Clarence Kennedy
Kennedy
Paul McClellan
Baylor Hospital
Dallas
Forrest City
Frank Cothren Sr
Frank Cothren Jr
Curtis Cothren
Theodis Cothren
Thieu Declares Run for Re election in Vietnam
President Nguyen Van Thieu told provincial officials and campaign aides he will run for re election on October 3 even if unopposed. Vietnam Press said Acting Premier Nguyen Lau Vien notified officials that the vote would proceed as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thieu
U.S
Ellsworth Bunker
Bunker
Nguyen Cao Ky
Refuses to Let Strikers Return to Work
Great Lakes Chemical Co. declined Tuesday to allow Local 434 of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union to resume the 14 month strike. About 63 workers were told there is no place for them after meetings with management. A union member said compliance with President Nixon’s request was attempted, but a company spokesman said Nixon is not running Great Lakes.
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EL Dorado, Ark
Great Lakes Chemical Co
Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union
Nixon
Tommy Miller
Great Lakes
Mills Rally Costs Up To Thirty Thousand Dollars
Little Rock report says the Mills rally planned for Thursday night could cost at least 20 000 dollars with ticket sales at five dollars each having paid. Organizer Charles Ward notes the aim is a large crowd and not profits, and any surplus would go to an orphanage or charity if it arises.
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Little Rock
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Charles Ward
Conway
Ward
Mills
Congressigan
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Forest City
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Patmos
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Leroy Golden
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