Allies Talked of Repelling the Russians
Allied leaders debated aircraft use and command structure in wartime meetings revealed by 100000 CCS documents. Hap Arnold warned against underused U.S. bombers and criticized British basing. Marshall backed limited forces until performance improved, and Portal resisted RAF-AAF unification.
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Kenneth Davis
Associated Press
London
Hap” Arnold
U.S. Army Air Corps
Britain
George C. Marshall
U.S
Combined Chiefs of Staff
United Kingdom
Chiefs of Staff
United States
Washington
Arnold
Charles Portal
Royal Air Force
U.S. Strategic Air Forces
Portal
U.S. 8Th Air Force
Roosevelt
Churchill
Pearl Harbor
Japan
British Public Records Office
CCS
France
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Percy Noble
George Marshall
Adm
Ernest
Senate holds key to adjournment amid SST fight
The Senate struggles to adjourn as a heated clash over the supersonic transport program delays action on other bills. A two-thirds vote appears unlikely as SST opponents block debate while conference changes widen gaps with the Senate. See SENATE (On Page Two).
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Senate
Carl P. Leabsdorf
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
Senate House Conference
Crime Jumps 10 Percent in First Nine Months
FBI reports a 10 percent rise in U S crime in the first nine months of the year. Robbery up 15 percent, murder 9 percent, aggravated assault 7 percent, rape 2 percent. Armed robbery up 18 percent. firearms assaults up 10 percent. Property crimes also climb with larceny 14 percent and burglary 9 percent. Suburban areas show the largest gain at 14 percent. States vary by region with Southern states up 14 percent and North Central 10 percent.
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Washington
United States
FBI
City Family of Four Needs 18 Percent More Money
A government report says a city family of four needs 18 percent more money to maintain 1967 living standards based on spring 1970 costs. Low and intermediate budgets are $6,960 and $10,664, with broader estimates higher if recent tax and cost increases are included. The study notes regional cost differences and low wage levels across the nation. Nobel economist Paul Samuelson criticized Nixon's inflation steps but urged compulsory arbitration for public-interest labor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Paul A. Samuelson
Nixon
Samuelson
NBC
Russia to Expand Aid to Egypt in Moscow Talks
The Soviet Union pledged to expand military and economic aid to Egypt during meetings in Moscow with Vice President Ali Sabry and Egyptian officials. Brezhnev Kosygin and Podgorny attended as talks, including a plan for further discussions Tuesday. Tass noted Cairo visitors arrived for an eight day stay and the pledge aims to aid the UAR in its conflict with Israel.
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Associated Press
Soviet Union
Egypt
Kremlin
Ali Sabry
Moscow
Sabry
Communist Party
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Alexei N. Kosygin
Nikolai V. Podgorny
Tass
U.A.R
Cairo
Shooting Death Investigated in Little Rock Cafe
Police said an investigation continues into the shooting death of Perry Brown, 55, of Little Rock, who was shot at a Little Rock cafe shortly before midnight Saturday. A gun reportedly dropped from Brown's belt, discharged and struck him.
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Little Rock
Perry Brown
Brown
Court Rules on Voting Ages and Literacy Tests
Supreme Court split 5 to 4 to allow 18-year-olds to vote in national elections while blocking 18 as a minimum for state and local ballots. It also outlawed literacy tests nationwide and barred residence requirements over 30 days for presidential voting. See COURT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Poland Quietly Rethinks Economic Plan After Riots
AP reports Poland's new Communist leadership under Edward Gierek plans to revise the economic program that sparked last week's unrest while pledging loyalty to Moscow. Gierek replaces Gomulka as top party official. Spychalski's fate unclear amid ongoing turmoil in Gdansk and northern shipyards.
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Poland
Nicholas Lillitos
Associated Press
Warsaw
Moscow
Edward Gierek
Istic
Radio Warsaw
Gierek
Silesia
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Marian Spychalski
Jozef Cyrankiewicz
Spychalski
Gdansk
Gdynia
Sopot
Szczecin
Slupsk
Gomulka
Associated Press Warsaw
Communist Party
Hold Local Bills Urges Gov Bumpers
Gov elect Dale Bumpers urged Arkansas state senators to limit local bills and focus on a statewide program. Speaking at the Pulaski County duck dinner, he said the legislative agenda should be ready by the General Assembly convening and emphasized addressing pressing state needs over local interests.
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Little Rock
Dale Bumpers
Pulaski County
Bumpers
General Assembly
Two Killed on Arkansas Highways In Weekend Rain
The Arkansas weekend traffic toll totaled two fatalities. James Mac Daniel, 89, of Jonesboro, was struck on Arkansas 39 near Jonesboro Friday night. Freddie Peterson, 24, of Winslow in Washington County, died in a one car crash on Arkansas 282 near Alma Sunday. The Associated Press count spans 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
James Mac Daniel
Jonesboro
Freddie Peterson
Winslow
Washington County
McDaniel
Arkansas 39
Peterson
Alma
Fire Destroys Bearden Laundromat and Cleansers
A Bearden Arkansas laundromat and dry cleaners suffered total loss from a Saturday night fire reported at 6 15 PM. Fire units from Bearden Camden and Fordyce battled the blaze into Sunday morning. Benton's Cleaners was destroyed and two bank rooms were heavily damaged but bank president John Anthony said no records or money were destroyed.
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Bearden, Ark
Citizens Bank
Bearden
Camden
Fordyce
Benton
John Anthony
Two Charged in Deer Hunt Slaying
In Harrison Arkansas two men Billy D. Carter and William Jeff Willines of Mount Sherman Newton County were charged with the fatal shooting of a deer hunter. Police say 70 year old William J. Taylor of Jasper was shot Friday near Harrison after an argument during deer hunting.
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Harrison, Ark
Bily D. Carter
William Jeff Willines
Mount Sherman
Newton County
William J. Taylor
Jasper
High Enemy Officer Killed in Air Raid
An allied bombing raid in eastern Cambodia reportedly killed Gen Muoi Tri, commander of the Viet Cong 5th Division. Vietnamese Lt. Gen. Do Cao Tri said the body had not been recovered as VC forces attacked along Highway 7 near Kompong Cham. Over 2,000 South Vietnamese paratroopers had recently landed to lift the siege around Phnom Penh.
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Saigon
Cambodia
Muoi Tri
Vietnam
Do Cao Tri
Associated Press
Dang van Phuoc
Kompong Cham
Highway 7
Phnom Penh
Fuel Threat Pushes States to Curb Utility Ads
The fuel and power shortage threat this winter spurs calls for a moratorium on utility advertising to new customers. some utilities cut back while others keep courting new clients. An AP survey shows 17 states restricting promotions and 26 investigating practices, with Oregon warned in 1964 against imprudent product claims. Public Utility Commissioner Sam Haley notes ongoing extensive Oregon gas advertising despite warnings.
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Jean Heller
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Power Commission
Oregon Public Utility Commission
Electric
Public Utility
Sam Haley
Oregon Gas
Two Killed in Highway 67 Wreck Near Hope
Two people died when their car left Highway 67 six miles east of Hope and plunged into Terre Rouge Creek. The submerged vehicle remained underwater for over two hours before responders arrived. Charles Eddie Huff of Alexander Arkansas and Max E. Calloway of Dallas Texas were named victims. Dale Johnson of Dallas and Debbie Graling of North Little Rock were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. State and local police investigated the crash and rescue efforts.
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Highway 67
Hope
Terre Rouge Creek
Charles Eddie Huff
Alexander
Ark
Max E. Calloway
Dallas
Texas
Dale Johnson
Debbie Graling
North Little Rock
Prescott Hospital
Hempstead
Calloway
J. T. Honeycutt
Graling
Prescott
Robert Neel
Oil slicks wash ashore along Louisiana coast
Patches of crude oil from a burning offshore platform washed up along a 20 mile stretch of Louisiana coastline. Shell Oil said a chemical agent was sprayed along part of the coast in an experiment to contain the slicks. The Wisner Wildlife Management Area, a duck hunting area, lies in the affected zone.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Shell Oil Co
Wisner
All Around Town and Local Graduates Tidbits
Second Lieutenant Larry Thrash completed a two month am munition officer course at Redstone Arsenal after entering the Army in 1970. He previously studied at Memphis State University and Ouachita University earning an MBA, and worked as a research assistant at Memphis State before enlistment. Ronnie Wright graduates from Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center in Custodial Training and seeks work. Police report lists four traffic violations, two liquor, two drunkenness, six DWI, with Hope recording 323 accidents this year causing 63 injuries and two deaths. Police urge locking cars during Christmas shopping. Artis Martin places 5th in a New Orleans divisional pass, punt and kick contest among 13 competitors, sponsored by Hope Auto. Boy Scout Troop 91 to help pack Christmas Baskets for Lions Club at National Guard Armory Monday night.
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Army
Larry D. Thrash
William H. Thrash
Walker
Hope
Ark
U. S. Army Missile and Munitions School
Redstone Arsenal
Ala
Thrash
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Memphis State University
Ouachita University
Regional Economic Development Center
Lynda
Huntsville
Boy Scout
Lions Club
National Guard Armory
Olen Overturi
Mild First Day of Winter Predicted Across Arkansas
The first day of winter is forecast to be mild in Arkansas with partly cloudy skies and highs in the 70s in the south. Fog and drizzle reduced visibility this morning as a warm front moves north from Memphis toward Texarkana. Lows tonight are expected to fall to the 40s with readings ranging from 37 in Harrison to 48 in El Dorado.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Memphis
Texarkana
Fayetteville
Harrison
Jonesboro
Pine Bluff
el Dorado
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Fire destroys cafe in Washington. museum spared by fire
A morning fire destroyed Mrs. Nettie Barrow's cafe in Washington. Hope Fire Department sent two trucks while Nashville sent one. The blaze started in the kitchen and was kept from spreading. Smoke reached the adjacent Washington foundation gun museum but caused only smoke damage to the well protected building.
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Nettie Barrow
Washington
Hope Fire Department
Nashville
Washington Foundation
Against Cutting Off SST Debate in Senate Vote
Washington AP reports Senators Fulbright and McClellan both voted against cutting off debate on the transportation money bill funding the supersonic transport program. The Senate proceeded with debate by a 48 43 vote.
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Washington
J. W. Fulbright
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Senate
Rhodes Scholar Named From Southwestern Memphis
John H. Churchill 21 son of Mr and Mrs Olen R Churchill of Little Rock was selected Saturday as a Rhodes Scholar for two years study at Oxford University England He is a senior philosophy major at Southwestern Memphis
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New Orleans
John H. Churchill
Olen R. Churchill
Little Rock
Rhodes
Oxford University
England
Southwestern
Memphis
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South Vietnam
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Congress
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Ds.d
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Russia
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House Banking Committee
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Artis Martin
Artis
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