Weather Report and a Tragic Market Fire Incident
The report notes a 24 hour weather period ending 7 am Tuesday with highs around 68 and lows near 24 across Arkansas. Forecasters predict tonight partly cloudy becoming cloudy with showers Wednesday and cooler nights in the 40s. A separate market fire near Warner draws eyewitness accounts of frantic exits and fatalities including Sherry Tilton, 19, trapped as the roof collapsed. Ernest Sanchez, 26, aided panicked shoppers and described scene details.
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Differences in Drug Prices Shock Senate Hearing
Washington AB reports a 29 city survey showing wide price differences for prescription drugs bought with tax dollars. Senator Gaylord Nelson cites Grand Rapids paying 160 dollars for 6,000 doses of reserpine versus Chicago at 2.09 dollars. Los Angeles paid 25.50 per 5,000 chlordiazepoxide tablets while Philadelphia paid 18.50, both from the same firm. Economists defended the drug industry against pricing complaints.
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Los Angeles
Philadelphia
White teachers fear Negro school desegregation in Arkansas district
In federal court in Little Rock, James B. Walker, superintendent of Altheimer School District, testified that many white teachers fear transferring to Martin Negro School. The district, with 27 white and 34 Negro teachers, aims to fully desegregate by 1969-70, despite vacancies.
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James B. Walker
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J. Smith Henley
United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Martin
Leslie J. Rogers
Trespass Suit Is Rejected in Johnson Motel Incident
Washington AP report says Anthony J. Scherer Jr of Des Plaines Illinois had a $100000 federal trespass suit dismissed by the Supreme Court over President Johnson's overnight motel stay near his home. Scherer, a firearms dealer, claimed agents blocked him from staying at his hut near the president. He alleged threats and custody of weapons were involved.
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Prison escape details emerge in Fordyce case
Testimony describes a hole in a cell wall with a water pipe, a second floor fall, and a car escape plan. Witnesses name Timmy Pilgreen and Scott as conspirators who overpowered guards, cuffed victims to a tree, and used a key to free themselves before pursuing, then recaptured near Hampton and Cummins.
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Booher
U.S. 79
Fordyce
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Philgreen
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Hampton
Pil Green
Harmeton
Gorton Emerges as Likely Successor in Australia Crisis
Australia’s Edu Sci Minister John Grey Gorton appeared as a compromise successor to Prime Minister Harold Holt who disappeared while swimming near Melbourne. President Johnson planned a Melbourne memorial service with Thieu and Marcos to attend. Deputy PM John McEwen to be sworn interim PM as Liberals debate a leader.
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Vietin
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Pacific
Americans Are Shunning Party Labels
AAP story notes a rising number of Americans identify as political independents, about 36 million potential voters, impacting the 1968 campaign. Independents tend to be younger, educated and professional, often splitters who analyze candidates before voting. Political strategists adjust to appeal to this group, favoring explanations of candidates’ qualifications over slogans.
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Iran
Three Die When Multen Iron Is Dumped
Houston AP reports a dump of multen pig iron at the Arnio Steel mill heated to 2800 degrees Fahrenheit caused a splash that killed Leo Bell 53 and W. Krenger 35, and burned others. Four were injured with several in critical condition. Witnesses described iron ejected from the ladle and spreading over the work area as a crane lowered the ladle to floor level.
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Man With Kidney Transplant Findings At VA Hospital
A medical examiner at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Beaver Cole reports that most young kidney transplant patients whose tissue faced bodily attack survived after about two weeks, noting similar patterns in ill patients.
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Beaver
Cole
Changes May Strengthen Integration
Washington AP reports that new HEW policies to enforce the Civil Rights Act tighten procedures. Peter Libassi says the system will be more orderly and certain for school districts, with funds cut off only after written notice by March 1 and a required hearing by Sept. 1. The changes, backed by Gardner, aim to curb prolonged negotiations and apply nationwide, including Northern districts. Russell’s Southern-backed amendment would have blocked such cuts, but administration officials say the reforms barely reduce the department’s flexibility.
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Associated Press
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Office For Civil Rights
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HEW
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Richard B. Russell
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Gardner
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Bass
Faubus to Speak at West Memphis Chamber Banquet
Former Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus has agreed to be the principal speaker at the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on January 24 in Memphis Arkansas. He accepted the invitation Monday.
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Orval Files
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Davis Leaves Arkansas State Police Director Post After Court Ruling
L Yhn A. Davs prepared to move from the State Police headquarters as officials praised his work during months as director. The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled he was ineligible to serve because he did not meet the ten year residency requirement. A legislative move to change the law to allow his eligibility was discussed as Gov. Rockefeller and state officials voiced mixed reactions. Davis said he would not remain as a consultant and hinted at returning if the residency rule were amended. The court decision prompted comments from Attorney General Purcell Lt. Gov. Britt and others about Davis’s leadership and the department’s performance.
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Lynn A. Davis
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Arknsas
Winthrop Rockefeller
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Police Department
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Rockefeller
State Police Commission
G. Thommas Eisele
Linn Davis
Clark Ralston
Sherton Blake Wil.iams
B.D. Doug
Jane Don
Pulaski County
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Rocket Juro
Tim
Aktvis
Obituaries and Death Notices Across Several States
Obituary notices report Zannie Skinner of Hope dying Monday with services at Oakgrove Church and burial at Oakgrove Cemetery. Other obituaries note Stein of Carville, Stein urged the term US Public Health Service Hospital, Jacobsen of Atlantic Petroleum Co, Montreal artist Robert Phot, and Clarence Martin Wright, former AP newsman, with brief career summaries and death details.
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Shew
B. Skinner
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Monroe
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Little Rock
Gra Ross
Joyce Na
Ivy Lavis
Parsons
Kansas
Alma Allen
Rose Leu Gaynes
He Amt
Carville
Stein
Stant Levyson
U.S. Publ Health Service
Caville
Athorities
Stelg
Mild Wednesday Forecast With Patchy Widespread Clouds
The weather page notes a mild Wednesday with largely clear skies in western areas and gentle southwesterly winds. Highs near comfortable levels and a small chance of light showers in the far southeast later in the day.
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