Ark-La gas policy sparks contract fight in Arkansas
The Ark-La gas dispute centers on standby facilities and priority contracts with major users like Arkansas Power and Light and Reynolds Metals Co. An overhaul to protect smaller industries led to higher rates and contested terms as a PSC hearing nears.
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Faubus Defends Sales Tax Aiding Poor Amid Debate
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus told about 1,000 at a state advisory meeting that a three percent sales tax would mainly aid the poor by enabling more government services. He argued opponents who call it a burden on low wage earners are wrong and highlighted a GACE program proposing additional funds for public schools and colleges.
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Three Kentucky Men Executed in Eddyville Penitentiary
In Eddyville Kentucky three Louisville men were put to death in the electric chair for separate crimes. Hubert Lee Sheckles 21 James Franklin Bowraman 44 Charles C DeBerry 20 were executed after convictions for rape a murder and a mixed crime. Gov Waterfield refused to intervene with the executions carried out by dawn.
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Little Rock to Build 4 Story Park Deck Next Year
Little Rock will see a four story steel and concrete parking deck in downtown next year. Frank Newell of Newrock Co says construction will begin at the corner of Poach and Louis and LeJan on January 1. He notes about 30 percent of the work already wired.
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Nashville Woman D. Scott Dies at 72
Mrs D Scott aged 72 died in a Nashville hospital Friday. Survived by two sons Joe D Scott and D B Scott of Nashville, five daughters Mrs Dan Dawley Arkadelphia Mrs Roy Garrison Montrose Colo Mrs Hoy Green Hallsville Texas Blanche and Carolyn Scott of Nashville, sister Mrs S B Dickey Shreveport, brothers Duncan B Brown BreeBa and J F Brown Clarksdale. Funeral Saturday 2:30 p m at First Presbyterian Church Nashville with Rev Wy O Davis in charge. Burial Nashville Cemetery.
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Escape wave hits 100000 Hungarians flee to Austria
Vienna reports that 100511 Hungarians have escaped since the exodus began in October as border guards struggle to stop the refugee tide. U N secretary general Hammarskjold says the Soviet backed regime refuses to allow observers. Evacuations from Austria rise to 4250 in 24 hours as Hungarians depart for the United States on two U S planes. A Budapest workers council meeting rejects demands for liberty as the government labels the strike as destructive. In Arkansas, retired farmer Cliff Spivey was killed at a railroad crossing near Here, his wife injured.
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Britain to Withdraw from Egypt by Christmas
British officials told Washington that most British and allied forces will pull out of the Suez Canal zone by Christmas with France planning a parallel move. Paris indicated quick French troop withdrawal while seeking assurances that Egypt will not gain leverage over the canal. Washington announced an emergency Western Europe fuel aid plan of up to 1.1 million barrels daily to counter shortages amid the crisis.
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Three youths jailed for assault to rape in Arkansas
In Little Rock three young Black defendants pleaded guilty to assault to rape in connection with an attack on a 42 year old white woman. Jessie Bailey 18 Theo Clark 17 were given eight year terms and Carlee Moore 18 received three years with one year suspended. The victim, a Morriston resident, told the judge the sentences were agreeable to her.
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Bomb Carrier Crashes Killing 10 Men Aboard
Castle Air Force Base Calif crash kills all 10 aboard of a B52 bomber on takeoff near Merced California. Witnesses describe a massive fireball and complete disintegration as rescue units arrive. authorities name victims and note swift release of official details after next of kin notification.
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Bobcats Open age Season With 3 Wins
The Hope Hobbcats opened their 1996 57 basketball season with a title header win over the Bleving Homiets in Blevins Gym. Hope Senior boys won 83 to 32, junior and senior girls posted 50 to 45 and 38 point scorers led by Judy Rateliff, while the junior boys led 51 to 25. Officials were Robey and Sharp.
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Department Store Sales Increase in Federal Reserve Districts
Department store sales in the Eighth Federal Reserve District rose about 4 percent last week from a year earlier with district cities showing gains. Memphis and Little Rock reported around 4 percent increases while others like Louisville and St Louis edged higher.
Western tensions rise over Syria crisis and Soviet threats
London reports and Baghdad radio warnings underline a brewing Middle East standoff. Turkey and Britain fear Soviet intervention aims to curb a potential Syrian slide toward communism while NATO allies press for united action. Moscow accuses the West of planning intrusions as U.S. Mediterranean fleet looms.
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Rotary Club Meeting Notes From An Unclear Text
A fragmentary item references Rotary Club activities and individuals in unclear terms. It mentions visitors, Houston, Basile, and Dawson among possibly named people, but the passage is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates. The record preserves only the presence of a club context and mixed names without verifiable actions.
Helena General Election Confusion Claims Ballot Irregularities
Vague notes describe alleged voting irregularities in Helena during the November 6 general election. Officials are accused of allowing unqualified individuals to assist or vote and of voters casting duplicate or contested ballots, with reference to different townships and ballot handling procedures.
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Sid Hot
Agreement Today To’s Ih Were Moderate Atloni U
The fragmentary note reports a moderate stance toward an agreement today involving entities labeled as To’s and Atloni U. The readable text suggests a discussion or decision process on a pending deal or accord with limited names or places discernible in the OCR.
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