Library group defends privacy against tracking readers
The American Library Association executive board denounces federal probes into library circulation records. It urges policies that keep records confidential and resist subpoenas without proper court cause, arguing such actions threaten privacy and risk a Big Brother state. The statement cites Treasury agents seeking readers of explosives books and other materials. Houston Chronicle.
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U.S. Treasury
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Thomas Jefferson
Houston
Tex
Showers Expected This Weekend Across Arkansas
The Associated Press reports showers and thunder showers will drift into Arkansas this weekend with warmer air pushing highs into the low 90s and night lows near 48 to 70s. Ground fog forms in river bottoms, and motorists are warned to expect limited visibility as temperatures rise from the current readings.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Fort Smith
Texarkana
Arkansas ranked fourth in disabled rehabilitation rates
Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller announced that Arkansas ranked fourth nationwide in 1989-70 for handicapped persons rehabilitated per 100000 population. This marked the third consecutive year Arkansas held the fourth position, per the Social and Rehabilitation Service in Washington.
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Little Rock
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas
Social and Rehabilitation Service
Washington
Agnew Declines Cambodia Commitments During Asia Tour
Vice President Spiro Agnew, arriving in Bangkok after a stop in Phnom Penh, said he made no commitments in Cambodia and that the United States would avoid militarily involving itself there. Cambodian leaders welcomed the visit as a psychological boost amid modest arms aid requests. He also noted possible continued U.S. troop presence in Vietnam beyond next spring.
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Associated Press
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Spiro T. Agnew
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Agnew
Lon Nol
United States
U.s.adde
Washington
Asia
Saigon
Vietnam
U.S
Two Killed in Army Arsenal Explosion at Radford
An explosion at the Radford Army Arsenal in Virginia killed two employees and injured four others. About $200,000 in damage occurred after midnight, destroying a 25 by 50 foot building. Hercules, Inc. operates the plant under government contract and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.
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Radford Army Arsenal
Hercules, Inc
Nixon Loosely Backs Cambodia Policy and Pace
Washington AP dispatch reports administration officials brushing aside specifics, giving President Nixon wide latitude in Cambodia. Critics fear creeping commitment similar to Vietnam era after a new 40 million military aid pact, intensified air strikes, and Agnew statements. Officials insist no formal commitment, arguing aims center on Lon Nol stability, not broader entanglement, while noting Cambodia ties to Vietnam security.
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Agnew
Southeast Asia
Congress
Relax China trade rules eased by U S officials
The State Department will drop a long standing ban that restricted free world ships from using bunkering facilities owned by Americans unless checks show no strategic concerns. The move is minor but aims to boost U S firms by easing competition for ship fueling while Nixon seeks broader China ties. Washington says China has not set a date for the next ambassadorial talks.
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Warsaw
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North Korea
Pacific
Indian Ocean
Middle aged Americans dominate income and stocks
HAL BOYLE notes 40 to 65 year olds, about 50 million people, earn over half the national income, own over half of U.S. corporate stock, and vote more than any other age group. The column surveys other varied snippets from culture and life, including Chinese junk dwellers in Hong Kong, conventions, sleeping aids costs, a chimpanzee warning, quotes, horses, and birds.
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New York
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Hong Kong
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Robert Frost
United States
Dobbin
Bumpers Wins Arkansas Governor Runoff by 1950 Votes
With 2787 Democratic precincts reporting Dale Bumpers edged Joe Purcell by 1950 votes in the runoff for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Unofficial totals show Bumpers at 1962? No, 4,962 votes and Purcell at 83,012. Faubus leads in the overall field with 156,430. Winners plan runoff campaigns as certifying continues.
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Dale Bumpers
Joe Purcell
Orval E. Faubus
Bumpers
Purcell
Faubus
Jerry Pinson
James M. Malone Jr
Lonoke
W. S. Cheek
West Memphis
Probation Counselor System Is Discussed in Hope Meeting
A Hempstead County Juvenile Court group met at City Hall Courtroom to form a voluntary probation officer and counselor system. Dr. Weldon Vogt outlined the program with Arkansas officials and will lead three training sessions starting Thursday September 3 1970 at 730 PM in the Municipal Courtroom Hope City Hall.
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Hope City Hall
Larry Patterson
Student Council Workshop at Hope High School
Hope High School Student Council held a summer workshop at the Administration Building. President Tommy Holt introduced Bobby Whitmarsh the principal who spoke about the new year. Reports covered the national convention and leadership training events at Camp Coachdale and SCA Conway. Plans for school and community projects were discussed.
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Tommy Holt
Bobby Whitmarsh
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Faubus to Make Busin an Issue in Runoff
Former Arkansas governor Orval Faubus pressed that if Dale Bumpers does not see busing as a desegregation issue in the runoff for governor, he should state clearly what it is. Faubus argued parents involved can define the issue, while asserting he is more against busing than Bumpers.
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John R. Starr
Associated Press
Little Rock
Orval E. Faubus
Dale Bumpers
Bumpers
Faubus
Ne Gov
Bomb shatters Seattle American Legion building doors
AP reports a bomb exploded at the American Legion building in downtown Seattle early today. Glass shattered the entrance and scattered into the street. No injuries or arrests were reported. A police spokesman said a search found no additional explosive devices.
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Israel war planes hit guerrilla bases in Jordan
Israeli warplanes bombed Arab guerrilla bases inside Jordan about three miles from the border after clashes on the Lebanon and Jordanian fronts. In Syria’s Golan Heights, Israeli forces killed seven guerrillas while one Israeli was wounded. Other border clashes near Misgav Am and Kfar Ruppin left casualties on both sides. Welfare checks arrive in Arkansas as grants rise to 100 dollars.
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Hal McClure
Associated Press
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Jordan
Dead Sea
Golan Heights
Syria
Kafr Shaba
Lebanon
Kfar Ruppin
Jordan River
Misgav Am
Yiftah
Upper
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Millwood lake reports and local notices update
Water at Millwood lake near normal elevation 259.60 feet and falling with 6400 cfs discharge. July visitors reached 278000. Fishing conditions vary: bass fair on Sloughs, crappie good in Beard’s Lake, bream good in all areas, catfish fair at the Spillway. Oklahoma City University to inaugurate Dolphus Whitten Jr. as president on Sept 21. Dove season runs Sept 1 through Oct 10 with bag limit 10 and possession 20. Emmet Women’s Bowling Association meets Sept 1 at 7 p.m. at Town and Country. Hope Fire Department responded to an auto fire on Third and Main. Army Private Jerry W. Hartsfield completed general supply course at Ft. Polk. Gaslite Bowl at Emmet to close on Monday prior to date.
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Herbert W. Hartsfield
Rt. 2, Hope
Ft. Polk
War Claims 4008 U S Helicopters Lost in Vietnam
George Esper reports 4008 American helicopters lost in Vietnam with 4152 Americans killed or presumed killed in them. Command notes 4004 helicopters lost since Jan 1 1961 with 1736 shot down in South Vietnam and 2378 destroyed on the ground and other causes. Five hours of action saw 14 Americans wounded. Agnew visited Phnom Penh amid quiet conditions in Cambodia.
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George Esper
Associated Press
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Phnom Penh
Three Pulaski Boxes Overlooked in Primary Counts
In Little Rock Arkansas three Pulaski County ballot boxes were found to have been overlooked during Tam day’s Democratic primary counting. A Pulaski County clerk spokesman said the boxes were located at the Arkansas School for the Deaf. Unofficial returns from the precincts were incomplete.
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