Sliced Thin Editorial Rips Government Tax Rules and Justice
This anti-government column by editor Alex H. Washinern Bell argues taxpayers face selective deductions and political bias. It cites his own costly tax challenges against Arkansas law, notes AP on Sierra Club deductions, and laments growing distrust in Congress and courts while urging readers to resist perceived overreach.
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Manchester author William Manchester off critical list
Middletown Conn AP reports author William Manchester was removed from the critical list after suffering pneumonia. He had received telegrams from Mrs. John F Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy as his condition improved.
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Mansfield calls for major restudy of Great Society programs
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield proposed a thorough second look at the Great Society and related laws including Medicare civil rights farm subsidies and foreign aid. He urged 17 committee chairmen to identify rough edges gaps and administrative issues while denying politics drove the move.
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Bodies of 3 Found Charged Neighbor in Slayings
Three teenage boys two brothers and a friend were found dead. Neighbor Vaughn Murphy 15, and David McCarter Jr. 25, both of Homewood, are charged with three counts of murder. McCarter accused of killing the youths after they were last seen Christmas night while buying camping supplies. bodies dumped from a vehicle. Authorities note severe head injuries and an unclear motive while toxicology results are pending.
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Homewood
Shelby County
C.P. Walker
David McCarter Jr
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McCarter
Jefferson County
New Protein From Crude Oil Promises Major Food Source
AP reports scientists testing a method to produce a single cell protein by feeding bacteria or yeast hydrocarbons from crude oil. The process aims to yield a dried powder used as a protein source, with heat treatment to kill microbes. Officials caution remaining technical and economic hurdles, but expect potential use within a decade. Also: Soviet Luna 13 conducts soft lunar landing tests and soil firmness checks.
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Associated Press
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Esso Research and Engineering Co
New York
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Nestle Alimentana
South America
American Association For the Advancement of Science
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Soviet Union
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Holiday Death Toll Shows Sharp Decline
The nation’s Christmas weekend traffic deaths totaled 561, down from last year’s 720 and below NSC projections. A snowstorm kept many drivers home, yet the toll still exceeded nonholiday weekends of similar length. Earlier 1965 holidays included Memorial Day 542 and July 4 576.
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New Pipeline to Camden Fordyce In Service
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. president W R Stephens said a 27.5 mile pipeline costing about 3.5 million dollars has been placed in service to deliver additional gas to Camden and Fordyce. The project aims to boost local supply and infrastructure.
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Bombings Kill Civilians in North Vietnam Rail Attacks
AP report from Harrison E. Salisbury cites U S bombing raids on rail and highway routes near Hanoi harming civilians and destroying blocks in Nam Dinh and Phu Ly. He notes high casualties, evacuated populations, and ongoing repairs while Washington says strikes target military sites only.
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Gambling Greek Dies at 85
Nicholas Andrea Dandolos nicknamed Nick the Greek, famed high roller, will be buried in Las Vegas at Woodlawn Cemetery after dying Sunday at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Aged 85, he suffered heart attack complications earlier this month. A Las Vegas burial was announced by Colonial Mortuary spokesman.
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U S Acknowledges Civilian Areas in North Vietnam Hit
The Pentagon acknowledged civilian areas in North Vietnam were damaged in U S air raids while stating targets are military. The release cited that roads, railways, POL facilities, military barracks and air defense sites near populated areas are legitimate targets. News notes Hanoi civilian casualties alleged by New York Times report.
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Rain Sprinkles Through Arkansas With Frost and Snow
Weather Bureau forecast shows rain freezing rain and snow across the state with precipitation continuing into Wednesday. Hazardous driving warnings issued in north Arkansas as temperatures drop to the 20s tonight and around 40 Wednesday south. Overnight lows ranged from 23 at Walnut Ridge to 42 at Texarkana. Rainfall totals for the 248 hour period ended at 6 am ranged from 17 at Harrison to 57 at Fort Smith.
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Lone Star drives raise funds for United Fund drive
Local workers at Lone Star Texarkana plant and Hempstead County employees contributed to the United Fund. B N Holt received a check for 1081.99 from Lone Star. installation services for Rev Merle J Harris as administrator of Hillcrest Children’s Home in Hot Springs will occur December 29. Attending leaders include Hot Springs church figures and Assemblies of God ministers from several states. West coach John Ralston tabbed Loyd Phillips in lineup after late report. East West Shrine game funds benefit crippled children. USN radioman J A Fincher Jr, son of Mr and Mrs Cecil F Fincher Sr of Hope, serves on USS Lawrence in the Sixth Fleet. group to train with foreign navies and visit various posts in the Mediterranean.
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Cong Attack Beaten Off by 170 Gls
In Saigon a North Vietnamese battalion overran about 170 U.S. cavalry near the Crow's Foot area before dawn. American guns and air strikes aided by a nearby cavalry platoon repelled the attack after heavy fighting. U.S. forces reported 52 enemy bodies and 44 fresh graves on the field.
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Hanoi
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Billings
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Arkansas Board Warns on Fly by Night Agencies
At a meeting in Little Rock this month the Arkansas State Board of Collection Agencies warned against out of state fly by night agencies. Webb Laseter, secretary treasurer of the state organization, noted unethical firms fail to license and follow laws, harming trade and causing financial losses. The board urged Arkansas professionals to hire only licensed collection agencies and solicitors. In separate notes, reports from Tokyo and Seoul mention warnings by Communist China to Macao authorities and a South Korean political figure’s prison sentence for remarks on talks with North Korea.
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Arkansas
Webb Laseter
Credit Bureau of Hempstead County, Inc
State Board of Collection Agencies
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