Bank records show cash shortfalls tied to Pruitt case
Marksville reports four days of testimony reveal a state audit led by Bruich found a $3,730 charge to 58 SCA students’ accounts in July 1969, with $3,715 reversed but no cash paid. A $4,715 shortage links to the second indictment count. Earlier, a January audit noted a $6,000 shortfall due to recording errors. Pruitt faced four counts as the hearing recessed after bringing exhibits and witnesses for the fourth count.
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Marksville
SCA
IBM
Bruich
Arkansas Rehabilitation Service
Jeff Mobley
Russellville
Pruitt
Htrary J. Spitzberg
Weather Report for 24 Hours Ending Friday Morning
Arkansas forecast shows colder tonight with decreasing clouds across the state. Saturday will be partly cloudy and moderately cold with lows from the mid to upper 20s in the northwest to 30s in the east and central regions, and low 40s in the south. Highs Saturday range from the upper 30s and 40s north to 50s in the south.
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Arkansas
Youth Jailed for Failing to Cut Hair
Michael Morrow 19 of Little Rock was sentenced to 15 days in Faulkner County Jail and fined 30 dollars for failing to answer a subpoena and received an additional 30 days on Mississippi County Penal Farm for not getting a haircut. Circuit Judge Russell C. Roberts ordered his detention after Morrow missed court in an embezzlement case and claimed transportation issues.
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Conway
Ark
Michael Morrow
Little Rock
Faulkner County
Mississippi County
Russell C. Roberts
Morrow
State College of Arkansas
Robert J. Pruitt
SCA
Roberts
Marrow
Bim
Joe Martin
Martin
Nixon Defends Inflation Fight and Sino Strategy
President Nixon defends anti inflation measures as budget cuts begin to bite and urges labor and management to curb inflation. He rules out third party bids, signals support for Republican senators in 1972, and outlines trade, military, and China policy while stressing continued reconnaissance over Vietnam. He also addresses SST funding, congressional battles, and hopes for détente with the Soviet Union and eventual China relations.
Model UN at State College in Conway Arkansas
About 360 students from nine colleges and 22 high schools are expected to attend the model United Nations event at State College of Arkansas in Conway today and Saturday. Washington will speak Saturday with help from an assistant.
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Conway
Ark
State College of Arkansas
Martin Be
Washington
Nixon's News Conference at a Glance
Washington AP report lists key points from President Nixon's briefing. Southeast Asia details include resuming bombing of North Vietnam if a Communist buildup endangers U S forces, with no ground forces to Cambodia and rejection of a unilateral cease-fire. Cabinet moves include Donald Rumsfeld becoming full-time counselor and Frank Carlucci heading OEG. Nixon defends firing Walter Hickel, hints George H W Bush will take a high-level post. Economy notes inflation cooling and 4.9 percent unemployment. Political remarks avoid predicting 1972 opponents. pledges GOP Senate support. Foreign policy cites tough U S Soviet relations, no change in mainland China UN policy but looser travel, and Coast Guard defector incident to be prevented again. Legislation mentions trade bill veto possibility and response to conservationists on SST. Domestic unrest cites progress in healing national divisions and critique of Agnew’s campus report.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Mail Embargo Lifted by Post Office
Postmaster General Winton M Blount lifted the mail embargo imposed before the railroad strike. Regions were told to end restrictions on second third and fourth class mail including publications catalogues and parcel post but not first class or air mail. Thousands of Christmas packages were involved and no delivery beyond 300 miles was allowed while the embargo lasted.
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Washington
Winton M. Blount
Governor‑elect outlines state reform plan and revenue review
The governor‑elect proposes forming a committee to study why the constitution failed and to advise on three key amendments. He hints at revising the revenue structure but avoids specifics, says the public will respond to facts, and plans budget trims before deciding on new revenue sources. He aims to reorganize agencies to eight to ten executive heads and to start a state motor pool to cut vehicles from 130 to about 20.
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Thousands to Get Greetings From Nixons
President and Mrs Nixon began mailing Christmas cards to thousands of people. The card shows a green embossed wreath with the White House emblem, Hallmark design, and a gold-lettered seasonal greeting inside.
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Nixon
White House
Hallmark Cards, Inc
Traffic Deaths Stir Arkansas Police Concern
Col. Ralph Scott, director of the State Police, warned that 17 people have died on Arkansas highways since last Sunday. If the trend continues the 1970 death toll could reach 600, with weather potentially increasing this week’s toll. roadblocks and strict enforcement will persist to curb fatalities.
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Little Rock
Ralph Scott
Arkansas
Scott
Soldier Charged With Homicide In Vietnam Shooting
In Qui Nhon Vietnam Army charged Brownsville Texas soldier Pfe. Matias Yzaguirre Jr 22 with negligent homicide for the death of 13 year old Nguyen Vat Minh who was shot while sitting on a school fence. The incident sparked two days of anti American rioting and the soldier is held at Da Nang stockade as investigators determine court martial prospects.
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Associated Press
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Vietnam
APV
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Tex
Benneer
Qui Nhon
Pfe
Matias Yzaguirre Jr
da Nang
Nguyet Vat Minh
Minh
Nguyen Dau
le Minh Duc
Obituaries for Leonard Russell and notable deaths
Leonard Russell 68 died in Nevada County Hospital Prescott. Survived by wife Lillian, daughter Frey Williams Jr, son Coy Russell, two sisters Alma Cornelius Leona Jackson, two brothers Carl Otho Russell. Services 2 p.m. Oakcrest Hope. burial Little Bodcan cemetery. Also Paris note Vicomptesse Gladys de Maublanc sister of Elizabeth Arden died. Newport Beach William A. Thompson 75 founder of Seaboard Finance Co. died.
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Leonard Russell
Nevada County
Prescott
Lillian Russell
Frey Williams Jr
Dallas
Sgt
Coy Russell
U.S. Air Force
Alma Cornelius
Leona Jackson
Hope
Carl
Otho Russell
Oakcrest
Otis East
Little Bodcan Cemetery
Newport Beach
Calif
William A. Thompson
Seaboard Finance Co
Defense Says Calley Did as Ordered
At Fort Benning AP report details Lt William L Calleys defense opening in his My Lai trial. Prosecutors say Calley faced orders to kill all in the hamlet while his attorney argues a full account of his actions will be presented. Witnesses described a hard war mindset and instructions that civilians were to be treated as Viet Cong or sympathizers.
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Associated Press
FT. Benning
William L. Calley
My Lai
Carl Edward Creswell
Calley
Creswell
George Latimer
Latimer
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