Florida Citrus and Vegetable Crops Lost in Worst Freeze
Lakeland Florida faced its worst freeze since 1889 as citrus and vegetable crops were damaged. Officials planned tests and possible frost regulations while Governor Bryant visited to assess losses. Forecasters expected warming tonight but temperatures fell to near record lows. farmers hoped for quick harvests before fruit deteriorated.
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Lakeland
Fla
Harp West
Florida
Florida Citrus Commission
Doyle
Conner
Fort Pierce
Stuad
Farris Bryant
Bryant
Boca
Raton
Florida Citrus Mutual
WS. Weather Bureau
Florida Agricultural Experiment
Tallahassee
Ocala
Jacksonville
Tampa
Ark
Tax on Admissions Applies to School Games in Arkansas
The attorney general ruled that Arkansas sales tax at 3 percent applies to admissions to school athletic events. The decision covers paid and complimentary tickets and any dues or fees. Chester Mattox, superintendent of Mountainburg schools, had requested the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Attorney General's Office
Chester Mattox
Mountainburg
Weather rainfall totals and Arkansas forecast summary
Weather report notes 1962 rainfall through November at 47.20 inches versus 51.19 inches last year. 24 hour period ending 8 am Friday shows high 44 and low 24. Arkansas forecast calls fair to warm, then clearing, with highs near 55 to 65 and lows around 20s to 40s across regions. Page three continuation.
Car and School Bus Collision Near Malvern Injures Six
Near Malvern Arkansas a car driven by James Garrett 19 collided head on with a school bus on Military Road two miles north of Malvern. Five children ages 7 to 14 suffered bruises and were treated and released. Garrett in critical condition. The bus driver Jess Reynolds 45 shaken but not hospitalized. The bus had two uninjured riders.
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Malvern, Ark
Malvern
James Garrett
Garrett
Military Roda
Ervin Golden
Edwin Ervin
Connie
Ronnie Holliman
Charlotte
Jess Reynolds
Cotton Issue Goes Before Committee
Washington AP A House Agriculture Subcommittee continued its hearing on crafting legislation to keep U S cotton competitive while protecting farmers’ income. Led by Rep E C Gashings the group seeks an early 1963 bill for the next crop cycle. Witnesses urged equalization payments via payment in kind certificates to move through marketing channels, from grower to manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Agriculture
U.S
Rep. E. C. Gashings
D-Ark
Congress
George C. Courtright
Stonesville
Miss
Delta Council
Caffey Robertson
Memphis
American Cotton Shippers Assocation
U S Efforts to Avert East Gulf Coast Ship Strike
Washington. Government negotiators moved to avert a Christmas Eve shipping strike on the East and Gulf Coasts as an 80 day court injunction nears expiration on December 23. Talks show deadlock with thousands of longshoremen involved over a three year contract. The ILA rejects a 27 cent rise and seeks fewer pier gangs and more flexible manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of
W. Willard Wirtz
Afl-Cio International Longshorermen's Association
ILA
Trrms
Maine
Texas
Social Security Tax Increase Explained for 1968
Otis A. Blackwood announces January 1968 social security tax hike starting the first pay in January. Workers pay 3.324 percent on the first 4800 of wages with a matching employer contribution. Printed explanations are available from the Texarkana district office.
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Otis A. Blackwood
Sociall Security
Texarkana
Social Security
Blackwood
Socialsecurity
Lex Larkana
Two Injured in Truck Wreck Near Highway 1
Ten miles south of Highway 1 a Southwest Packing Co truck driven by James J Wyatt age 24 Negro went out of control. The driver suffered facial and head injuries and was treated and released. Companion Ernest Duffie, also Negro, had facial and head injuries plus a leg injury. Oakcrest ambulance transported both to a local hospital. Investigation by State Property Beacaster.
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Highway 1
Southwest Packing Co
James J Wyatt
Negro
Javeyalions
Ernest Duffie
Wyatt
Oakcrest
Stale “Praapey Becapster
Local Band Shines at Arkadelphia District Meet
Hope High majorettes and twirlers excel at the annual district twirling festival in Arkadelphia. Students from junior and senior high divisions earned top placements, with several advancing to the state festival in Damien, signaling Hope's strong swirlers and hand teams.
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Arkadelphia
Druny
Hope
Mary Beth Allen
Catherine Gladney
Sara Gordon
Cynthia Collier
Sharon Faris
Senor
Ruth Ami Mohaty
Gayle Williams
Julianna Fenwick
Pat Waller
Danna Byers
Linda Mi Jer
Linda Parsons
Martha McLelland
Sandy Barbaratto
Damien
Commissioner to Add 30 Staff for Toll Plate Sales
Arkansas revenue officials said on Thursday they would add about 30 personnel next month to boost toll plate sales. Commissioner Ted Denham indicated the staffing increase aims to streamline the program and expand revenue.
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Little Rock
Ted Denham
JFK to Pitch Tax Cut in New York Address
President Kennedy travels to New York to address the Economic Club tonight at 8 30 p m EST. He will unveil details of a proposed 1965 tax program and take questions for 30 minutes. The plan seeks early rate cuts with long term growth gains but may widen the deficit. The CEO committee backs an 8 percent lower personal rate and a drop from 91 to 70 percent, plus a 52 percent corporate rate cut to 47 percent, with further reductions tied to spending restraint. Ladd Plumley of the U S Chamber of Commerce reiterates push for 8 9 billion annual cuts and tighter federal spending.
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Washington
Arnia
Kennedy
New York
Congress
Economic Club of
Ladd Plumley
U.S. Chambe of Commerce
Hartford, Conn
Plumley
Chamber
Those Pipes Never Thawed In Kansas City Basement Fire
James P. Forristal used a blow torch on oxygen water pipes Wednesday in a Kansas City basement. The resulting blaze spread to the wall and attic, causing about 200 dollars in damage. The pipes remained unfrozen and continued pumping water throughout the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
James P. Forristal
Shaw
New Treasurer Nominee Named for Arkansas Treasury
Secretary of State Nancy Hall said Walter Needham will serve as chief administrative officer as treasurer. Needham, a Van Buren County native, has worked in the treasurer's office for 28 years as cashier and chief deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Nancy Hall
Walter Needham
Needham
van Buren County
Cashine
U S Opposes All Soviet Disarmament Proposals
U S Ambassador Arthur Dean denounces Soviet demands to dismantle Western bases and nuclear forces, warning disarmament would fracture NATO. He argues the West will not abandon allies or allow the Soviet bloc to split military command, stressing U S commitment to unified defense.
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Geneva
United States
Free World
U.S
Arthur H. Dean
Dean
Sovie Union
Europe
Soviet Union
NATO
Brazil Plane Is Down Near Manaus With 50 Aboard
A Panair do Brazil airliner carrying 50 persons disappeared while approaching Manaus in the Brazilian interior. The Constellation had indicated readiness to land six minutes before contact was lost and no further word was received. Officials fear the plane went down in a remote jungle region.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Amazon
Panair Do Brazil
Manaus
Panair
Arkansas Rice Acreage Allotment for 1963 Set
Washington AP Arkansas rice acreage allotment for 1963 set at 439,019 acres by Secretary Freeman. National allotment 1,818.1 thousand acres and average support prices $4.71 per 100 pounds, same as 1962. Farmers vote January 1 to decide marketing quota and price support, needing two-thirds majority to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arkansas
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Texas
Louisiana
Freeman
Relay Satellite Soars Into Space From Cape Canaveral
A Thor Delta rocket launched the Relay satellite, the 14th straight success for the launcher. The 172 pound craft reached orbit at 5:30 p.m. and completed its first globe circle three hours later. NASA officials cited a nominal path and planned contact points with Notley New Jersey, Andover Maine, and Goonhilly Downs in Britain, as teams prepared to test communications.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Relay
Thor-Delta
Ag Relay
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Robert Mackey
Notley
N. J
Andover
Maine
Goonhilly Downs
Great Britain
Robert Gray
Florida
All Around Town Notes From Hope Ark Local Brief
Texarkana prosecutor appoints deputies including Dudley Rose in Prescott and Alvin Russ in Clark. City arrests a theft suspect for cuff links. Weisenberger leads new court and civic roles. Hope delegates attend the eighth annual Student Nations Affairs at Texas A&M College. Air Force promotion and reassignment news follow. Firemen respond to grass fires with no damage. Local basketball games bite into the night schedule at 6 30 p m with Spring Hill teams against Hope Junior and Senior Iris and the Boohoys.
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Sur
John Waoodson
Texarkana
David Watkins
Hope
University of ‘Arkansas
Texas A&m College
College Station
Spring Hill
Hope Junge
Iris
Bo Ohoys
Mariner 2 Moves Toward Venus Date
Washington AP says Mariner 2 gained radio contact with Venus as it nears the planet. The craft activated radiometers under command from Goldstone, marking a record distant radio instruction while awaiting instrument activation.
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Washington
Space Agency
Mariner Space Craft
Venus
Balloon Fails in Heights During Stargazer Flight
At Holloman Air Force Base New Mexico a 200 foot balloon and 4800 pound gondola failed to reach the planned 87000 feet. The ascent peaked around 81500 feet as night air cooled and the craft drifted lower. Pilot Kittin Gerry and astronomer William White pursued telescope work and star observations while Dr. Hynek guided the Stargazer project.
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Holloman Air Force Base
N.M
Las Cruses
Deming
Air Force
New Mexico
Truth Or Consequences
Joe W. Kittin Gerry
William C. White
China Lake
Calif
Project Stargazer
J. Aten Hynek
Northwestern University
Hynek
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Royce Weisenberger
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Thomas H. Clark
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