Warning Lines Lengthened After Fatal U S 67 Crash
Our Daily Sliced Thin reports on the Texarkana crash nine miles west of Hope on U S 67 where two girls died. The piece notes the State Highway Department ordered the yellow no passing lines extended after an on the spot inspection by Jim Carvell and Paul Jones. It discusses the highway's hazards and the possible contributing gray zones and the resulting investigation and remedy.
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Lision
Hope
U.S. 67
Texarkana
State Highway Department
Jim Carvell
Paul 4. Jones
Mr. Jones
Fulton
Burger Produces First Majority Opinion on Branch Banking
In a 6 2 ruling Chief Justice Warren Burger writes the court’s first majority opinion. Florida may curb activities of a national bank by deeming armored car service and off premises deposits as branch banking. The decision upholds a New Orleans court and risks federal preemption on bank operations.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Warren E. Burger
Florida
U.S. Comptroller of
Burger
First National
U.S
New Orleans
Rain Expected Across Arkansas Tonight Weather Alert
The Associated Press reports that Arkansas will see light showers tonight with no major temperature changes through Wednesday. 24 hour rainfall totals include 0.03 inches in Fayetteville and 0.02 inches in Harrison, with overnight lows ranging from 29 to 40 degrees across cities including Memphis Port Smith Little Rock and Jonesboro.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
U.S. Weather Bureau
Fayetteville
Harrison
Blytheville
Pine Bluff
Texarkans
U S Bombers Hit Enemy Supply Routes Across Laos
Reported by George Esserkat AP Saigon sources say as many as 400 American warplanes daily strike the Ho Chi Minh Trail through Laos toward South Vietnam, targeting troop and supply columns. Nixon confirms interdicting the trail, while Saigon officers seek new disclosure on missions and losses.
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George Esrkat
Associated Press
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laos
South Vietnam
U.S
Navy
Nixon
Pentagon
North Vietnam
Lagos
Plan to Cut Cost of Auto Insurance
Senate subcommittee hears Jeffrey OConnell propose Bas ic Protection Plan a no fault system to reimburse victims through their own insurer and remove fault criteria for small to medium claims. It would cut auto insurance costs about 25 percent by expediting payments and expanding coverage up to 10000 in medical and wage losses.
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Washington
Senate
Jeffrey O'Connell
University of Ilinois
O'Connell
Arkansan Marine Killed in Vietnam Action
The Defense Department reported on Monday that Marine Pvt. John C. Guire, son of Mr and Mrs Walter A Guire of Mulberry Arkansas, was killed in action in Vietnam.
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Associated Press Washington
Defense Department
Pfe
John C. Guire
Walter A. Guire
Mulberry
Vietnaum
Six Indicted in Tate Murders by Desert Commune
A Los Angeles grand jury indicted three women and two men from a desert commune on murder and conspiracy charges in the Sharon Tate slayings and four other killings. The panel also charged a fifth defendant in the groceries murder. The indictments name Susanne Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, Linda Kasabian, Charles Manson, and others connected to the Tate case and related killings.
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Linda Deutoih
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Sharon Tate
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Tate
Monde Wetresss
Nigan Leider
Charles M. Manson
Miesta
Susin Denise Atkins
Charles BD
Wats
Pat Brenwinkel
Wod Landseth
Leodte Sanktum
Widiotedt Uy
Watson
Miss Atkins
Miss Krenwinkel
Mrs. Kasabian
Bel Air
Miss Tate
Roman Polanski
Jay Sebring
Wojelech
Woitych” Frokowski
Frykowski
Abigail Folger
Steven Parent
Stetusud
Kasabian
Manson
Atorney
One-Vehicle Crash Claims Arkansas Man
State Police report Ivan Keith Bryant aged 19 of Huff Arkansas died in a one vehicle crash near Floral Independence County early this morning. His car reportedly sped and failed to negotiate a curve on Arkansas 87, struck a utility pole, and vaulted into a ditch where he became trapped.
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Batesville, Ark
Ivan Keith Bryant
Huff
Ark
Floral
Independence County
Bryant
Bloodmobile Returns to Hope December 16 at First Baptist Church
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will return to Hope on Tuesday December 16 from 12 noon to 6 pm at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Bloodmobile Chairman Haskell Jones aims for at least 120 pints, or 20 per hour, to meet the county quota as past visits near the target. The county’s blood use vs donations has varied, with 134 pints in August and 202 pints in October, totaling 336 pints, leaving critical need for upcoming drives.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Hope
First Baptist Church
Haskell Jones
Bloodmobile
Hempstead
Fellowship Hall
The
Local Junior Band Members Make District
Nine junior bandsmen who participated in Region DI tryouts Saturday earned places in district bands. Honorees include First band Debbie Cole Larry Lavender Tim Gunter and Marilyn Harris. Second Band Benita Powell Karen Wiggins Ramla Leister Steve Barton Arlene Treat. The two bands, composed of the area’s finest junior musicians, will meet in Garden January 10 to study new music and present a winter concert under a guest conductor.
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Debbie Cole
Larry Lavender
Tim Gunter
Marily Nilarris
Benita Powell
Karen Wiggins
Ramla Sue Leister
Steve Barton
Arlene Treat
Garden
Cuntuetor
Yale Ceremonies at Capitol Planned for December First
The 33rd Christan Hehting ceremonies will be held Thursday December 1 at the Arkansas State Capitol. Secretary of States Kelly Bryant notified the Star by telephone. Bryant said Luther Holltoon of Hope will be organist for the occasion.
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Nnal
Arkansas State Capitol
Stutes
Kelly Bryant
Star
Bryant Alse
Luther Hollwtoon
Hope
No Fair Trial Seen in My Lai Case
Civilian attorney for Lt. William L. Calley Jr. argues a fair military trial is impossible due to widespread publicity and public passion. He and Calley’s military lawyer filed a motion to dismiss charges, noting prejudicial coverage ahead of the March 16, 1968, My Lai killings case.
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Ft, Benning, Ga
William L. Calley Jr
George W. Latimer
Salt Lake City
Utah
Latimer
Calley
Kennedy A. Raby
Calfey
My Lai
Latime
Obscenity Vote Signals Change in Court Direction
Chief Justice Burger, in his first obscenity vote, signals a potential rollback of the Warren era liberal stance. He joined Justice Harlan in dissent from a 6-2 Supreme Court ruling reversing a Watertown grocer’s conviction for selling girlie magazines, the ruling highlighting a shift toward law and order priorities.
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Barry Schweid
Associated Press
Washington
Warren E. Burger
Supreme Court
Earl Warren
Nixon
Burger
John Marshall Harlan
Harlan
Hope Livestock Dealer Fined for P S Act Violations
W L Williams oper ator of the Hope Livestock Commission Company Hope Ark paid civil penalties of 150 dollars plus costs for violating registration and bonding requirements under the Packers and Stockyards Act USDA said. The Western District of Arkansas Texarkana Division dismissed the action with prejudice after the fine was paid and he complied with the requirements. Copies of the judgment P S Case 1029 may be obtained from the Information Officer USDA Washington DC.
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W.L. (Lamar) Williams
Hope Livestock Commission Company
Hope
Ark
Packers and Stockyards
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. District Court For
Western District of Arkansas
Texarkana
Williams
USDA
P&s
Information Officer, Packers and Stockyards Administration
Washington, D.C
Senate votes against amendment open path for tax reform
AP News Digest reports Senate leaders spar over tax reform provisions and a veto threat from President Nixon. Mansfield defends amending the bill, while Scott calls it a mess and demands major changes in a Senate House conference. Nixon warns he may veto if exemptions and benefits rises pass.
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Way
AP News Digest
Joe Hall
Associated Press
Washington
Mike Mansfield
Nixon
Ser
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Senate House
Mornay
Nat'l China
Congress
The
Woman's Body Identified Near Jonesboro
Authorities say they are about 90 percent sure a partially decomposed body found four miles west of Jonesboro is Pearl Josephine Crow 24 of near Jonesboro. Parents identified clothing and purse as hers. tests to confirm identity continue. No foul play evidence yet. Miss Crow was reported missing August 4.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Peral Josephine Crow
Cleo Crow
Miss Crow
Memphis
All Around Town Highlights and Scout News
Seaman James L. Hicks of the US Navy, husband of Patsy Thurman of Blevins, serves aboard USS Berkeley homeported in Long Beach. The vessel undergoes rigorous refresher training after a six month overhaul. The Caddo Guide reports Troop 91 Hope aided in locating a missing 2.5 year old, led by Dist. Scout Executive Bill McAlpin, with praise for Scoutmaster Olin Overturf and Troop 9. Paul Raley entered seven chinchillas in Little Rock Field Day, winning grand and reserve champion, ribbons awarded for all seven. Arkansas show will be in Hot Springs June 16-18, with Raley as show chairman. Little House in Wadley hosts Christmas Open House December 14 from 4 to 6 PM for girl Scouts and parents. Jon Barham hospitalized in Texarkana after ankle surgery, in Room 408. Leslie Huddleston American Legion Post 12 and Ladies Auxiliary meet December 12 at the Douglas Building, 720 Texas, for a potluck supper and Christmas-themed program by Commander Claude Byrd.
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James L. Hicks
Usn
Patsy L. Thurman
Blevins, Ark
Berkeley
Long Beach
Calif
Caddo Guide
Boy Scouts of America
Hope
Preston Hunt
Hue
Dist
Bill McAlpin
Qur
Olin Overturf
Paul Raley
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Raley
Leslie Huddleston
American Legion Post 12
Ladies Auxiliary
Douglas Building
Texas
Wits
Claude Byrd
Nixon Plans Further Vietnam Troop Withdrawals
President Nixon said he intends to pull out more U S troops around Christmas as part of a Vietnam plan he believes will end the war regardless of peace talks. He warned actions could alter plans, noted My Lai questions, and pledged a two to three week decision window with an announced figure around 40,000 for the next round.
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John M. Hightower
Washington (Ap
Nixon
U.S
South “Vietnam
Vietnam
My Lai
Senate
Congress
Paris
South Vietnam
Spa to Vote on Sewer Service
Hot Springs residents will vote today on four proposed increases in the sewer service charge. If approved, a special sewer construction fund would be established. The Pollution Control Commission recently warned Hot Springs officials about the city’s pollution problem.
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Hot Springs
State Pollution Control Commission
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