Thrill Slayer Leopold Dies in Puerto Rico at 66
Nathan F. Leopold, famous for the 1924 Loeb murder, died of a heart attack in San Juan Puerto Rico at Mimya Hospital. He had been paroled in 1958 after 33 years, later earned a masters in social medicine, and worked in Puerto Rico health services. He reflected on his past with remorse and noted his long imprisonment and lost prospects. In Arkansas, Janet Creech, 17, of Rogers was named Miss Arkansas Dixie Teen and will advance to national finals next June.
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Hope Schools Open Half Day Schedule This Week
Hope Public Schools opened Monday with a half day schedule for the week. The first full day is Tuesday, September 7, per James H. Jones. Labor Day, September 6, is a full holiday.
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Two Persons Killed on Highways
Two people died in separate Arkansas highway crashes over the weekend. The AP tally runs from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday. Thomas Jerome Gisrel, 48, of Costa Mesa California, was struck by a truck on Interstate 30 near Benton while beside his own truck after an earlier collision. Betty Pickett, 19, of Little Rock, died on U S 65 south of Pine Bluff when a car she rode in crossed the center line and struck another vehicle.
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Two Drowned at DeGray in DeGray Lake Incident
ARKADELPHIA Ark AP Officials said two Hot Springs residents drowned in DeGray Lake Sunday when the boat they were attempting to launch capsized. Authorities said Charles Tidwell 33 drowned in an unsuccessful attempt to save Rosie Conway 17
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Autopsy planned in Arkansas youth’s Chandler death
Officials said an autopsy will determine the cause of death for William Ralph Belvill 18 of Nashville Arkansas who fell into a canal south of Chandler while cleaning a drainage ditch. He was temporarily residing in Chandler.
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Labor and business to be consulted before phase two
Secretary Hodgeson says five groups will be formally consulted before Phase II of the Nixon economic program after the 90 day wage and price freeze ends. He named organized labor business agriculture state and local governments and consumers. Commerce Secretary Stans and Treasury Secretary Connally described a thaw after the freeze and a shorter Phase II.
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Dollar slides on European markets amid yen crisis
The dollar fell to the lowest level in Paris since the two tier system and slid in Frankfurt and London before a marginal rise in Zurich. Tokyo held the dollar steady above 341 yen as Lt Gen Graham ordered a temporary suspension of yen sales. Finance Minister Mitani urged resilience, calling the crisis an honorable agony and outlining public spending to counter fallout.
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Services for Ex Senator Richard Thompson Held in Eureka Springs
Funeral services were held today in Eureka Springs for former Arkansas State Senator Richard R. Thompson, who died Saturday at age 93. Thompson served in the state legislature from 1935 to 1939, ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1938, and later served on the state Highway Commission.
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Weekend flood of attacks tests Vietnam election
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces mounted nearly 100 attacks over the weekend in harvest activity but failed to disrupt the South Vietnamese lower house elections. Official reports said at least 41 South Vietnamese soldiers and eight civilians were killed, with 186 government troops and 53 civilians wounded. Allied forces reported 47 enemy casualties. The U.S. Command kept troops on alert, restricting movement to bases amid expectations of unrest.
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Associated Press
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Mills Speaks at Third Annual John Gammon Fish Fry
Rep Wilbur D Mills addressed about 500 at the Third Annual John Gammon Fish Fry in Marion Ark urging a new spirit and philosophy to reduce unnecessary suffering. He praised the Arkansas delegation and urged bipartisan restraint while noting proceeds support scholarships from the John Gammon Foundation with four inaugural awards announced.
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Wilbur D. Mills
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Charles Bernard
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McClellan to Seek Relection in Ark Senatorial Race
Senator John L. McClellan said on a Little Rock TV program that he will likely seek re election next year and will announce his final decision at the proper time He stated a possible challenge from Rep David Pry would not affect his plans and pledged to stay true to his Arkansas Democrat philosophy and stance.
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John L. McClellan
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Neighborhood School Concept Draws UCCA lawsuits
Unified Concerned Citizens of America plans a series of lawsuits to restore the neighborhood concept to school systems nationally. Dr. Mitchell Young, national chairman, says suits target the Supreme Court federal judges the HEW and the Justice Department, asserting they have overstepped the law in desegregation matters.
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Nixon economic plan may trigger largest tax cuts in decade
President Nixon's new economic program, initially business relief heavy, faces Congress likely to expand cuts for individuals and perhaps broaden business relief as well. The proposals total $7.5 billion in annual tax relief, with possible rises to $16.5 billion as lawmakers debate changes.
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Associated Press
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Chad Revolt Attempt by Tribesmen Under Northern Dissidents
In Lagos, AP reports Chad’s seven year rebel history rising to a Friday coup attempt led by northern dissidents. Government troops loyal to President Tombalbaye crushed the takeover. Libya expelled its chargé d’affaires amid suspicions of Libyan or Frolinat involvement. Abba Siddick heads Frolinat, but control over guerrillas remains unverified.
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Associated Press
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Thieu supporters edge toward majority in South Viet Nam chamber
AP dispatch reports supporters of President Nguyen Van Thieu appear likely to win a majority in South Viet Nam's new lower house, though the size of the majority remains unclear. Other items note a dollar dip in Frankfurt, a tax-cut prospect from Nixon's plan, a Puerto Rico killing confession, an Italian arrest in the Heleanna ferry case, and Brezhnev likely Belgrade talks on Yugoslav relations.
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Inquiry Into Shooting Death Near Ashdown
In Little Rock police report, Harold Cranor, 26, of Ashdown, was shot Friday by Herbert Hawn Jr. after Hawn said Cranor tampered with his car. A preliminary hearing was planned this week as the investigation continues.
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Thieu supporters gain in Vietnamese elections despite strong opposition
Official returns show Thieu backers leading in 58 seats with 32 for opposition and 3 independents as 47 others remain political unknowns mostly from the Mekong Delta. Turnout reaches 76.5 percent amid multiple attacks but elections proceed with Thieu planning a one contender presidential race on October 3.
Little Rock Man Charged With Wife’s Murder
Luci n Wade, 42, of Little Rock was charged Saturday with murder in connection with the death of his wife Mary Wade, 36, who was found dead early Saturday at their home.
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Mills to speak at ground breaking for Ozark Folk Center
Rep Wilbur D Mills of Arkansas will speak at 2 p.m. Friday at Mountain View for the ground breaking of a $2 million Ozark Folk Cultural Center. The project is expected to create more than 100 jobs and attract thousands of tourists and conventioners annually.
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