Mixed Feelings on Proposed Tax Increases
Arkansas legislative discussion centers on highway revenue needs and tax adjustments. The Arkansas Legislative Council reviews requests for about eight million dollars more in highway funding, considering 6.5 to 7 cent tax hikes, higher license fees on youth products, and other fees. Proposals include adjusting natural resources levies, vehicle testing, and fuel taxes, with opposition from lawmakers wary of new levies. The session weighs budget needs against potential voter backlash, while detailing allocations for departments and salaries.
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Carrol
Hollersworth
Bratnyy County and Son
Mares Jewey
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Lettey
Meray
Grade School Fire Hazard in Little Rock Warned
A Little Rock fire inspector warned city officials that an elementary school fire hazard was dangerous from structural issues. Officials urged immediate pupil relocation to safer quarters while noting the city’s overall condition as poor. Arkansas schools faced condemnation in the past decade with few having proper safeguards remaining true and the state police flagging the danger as widespread.
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Throckmorton
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Capifet
Mementery Schoors
Menald Gibbs
Arkhigas
Cap
Thanksgiving Death Toll Calls for School Fire Safeguards
Chicago reports Thanksgiving traffic and fire death figures from AP data. Aproved totals show 464 traffic fatalities expected over the holiday period, with 628 deaths from all types of incidents. Inspector Throckmorton warns private schools to intensify fire safety as several campuses already have sprinklers and detectors. He notes the need for immediate action to prevent further tragedies and hints public schools may face similar scrutiny.
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Chicago
Doeal
Grutht
Hays as Democratic Vice President Candidate
Washington reports a Baptist publication director suggested Rep Beecha Hays of Arkansas as the Democratic Party’s 1960 vice presidential nominee. The piece notes Hays’s moderate views, parallels to Lincoln, and his refusal to be a candidate, while confirming his focus on leading the Southern Baptist Convention.
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Hays
Rogreigelltin
Abrahem Lincoln
Dukeah
Lindold
U.S
Sthorer Douglas
Lincoln
Hiihenn
Haye
Southern Baptist Convention
Althodeh
Wanda
Mareon Hohne
Lysityoith
Sy. Lave Alford
Ie Lite
Tloth
Dilnean
Weekend Fire Incidents Trimmed After School Tragedy
A four day period saw several fire incidents totaling four cases before a disastrous Chicago school fire. The period closed Monday with authorities reviewing the incidents and ongoing investigations into the blaze.
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Vielima
Jafechlal
Chidaga
Arkansas Atty General dies in Fort Smith era
Arkansas obituary reports former attorney general dies last night in Fort Smith. He previously served as city attorney for Greenwood and Sebastion County, leaving survivors including four daughters and a brother.
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Stephie
H. Hallard
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