Weather Outlook Sees Clouds and Rain Across Arkansas
A slow moving low pressure system will keep cloudy skies and periods of rain across Arkansas through Tuesday afternoon. Rain and thundershowers spread from western Arkansas, with totals varying by location. Temperatures will be mild with highs from the upper 40s to low 60s, and overnight lows in the 40s. Precipitation expected again New Years Eve through Friday.
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Arkansas Junior Miss contestants honored in prelims
Four seniors were honored Sunday night in the Arkansas Junior Miss preliminaries. Susan Vestal of Strong won honors, Carey Pate of Conway captured youth fitness, Sherry Shaddox of Harrison earned top poise and appearance, and Charlotte Hopkins of Vilonia won Creative Arts. Finals are Tuesday after Monday prelims.
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Mary King Patterson Dies at 90 in New York Home
Mary King Patterson former women's editor of the New York Daily News and widow of Joseph Medill Patterson founder of the News died at her home Saturday after a long illness. She was 90.
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Ford unfazed by snow spills on ski trip
President Ford brushes off a snow tumble as not costing votes and defends his clumsiness stance. Press secretary Nessen calls the misperception unconscionable while noting Ford’s athletic reputation. Ford plans a final skiing day before returning to the White House, with bills awaiting action.
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Mrs Der Willis dies. funeral held in Hefty chapel
Mrs Der Willis 72 died Saturday in Prescott Ark. Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Monday at Hefty Funeral chapel with Rev Noel O'Steen officiating. Burial in Holly Grove cemetery. Survived by eight sons Elmer Willis Hope Doyle Willis Shreveport Frank Willis Jimmy Willis Fred Willis Forrest City Herbert Willis Houston Coy Willis Modesto Arthur Willis Jacksonville four daughters Leverne McDonald Prescott Martha Jane Cummings Mesquite Shirley Reese Russellville Carolyn Misenheimer Fayetteville two brothers Jim Martindale Texarkana Joe Martindale Benton Ark four sisters Mamie Gentry Hope Electa Weaver Ranger Alma Wallace Texarkana Johnnie Jelly Emmet 35 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren.
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Explosion damages diplomat's Chicago home
An explosion early today damaged the home of Yugoslav diplomat Sava Temer in Chicago. No injuries were reported. FBI agents investigated as neighbor Cora Marmo recalled shattered windows and an explosive device in the gangway between the diplomat's ranch style house and her home.
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Traffic toll reaches 367 during Christmas period
The Christmas holiday traffic toll reached 367 by midnight Sunday, well below the National Safety Council's 440 to 500 death estimate for the four day weekend. Snow hindered drivers in many central states as flurries spread from the Great Lakes into Indiana, West Virginia, Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. The AP began tallying deaths at 6 p.m. EST Wednesday, with the period ending at midnight in each time zone.
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Delay in India election sought by Congress leaders
New Delhi AP report says India's ruling Congress urged Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to postpone the March parliamentary election for a year. The call, voiced at the Chandigarh party convention, linked to continuing emergency rule and constitutional changes amid fears of destabilization and foreign interference.
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Spy talks under way on Sinai station dispute
Israeli and Egyptian officers met in a United Nations tent to compromise on the location and size of a new Egyptian spy station in the Sinai Desert. The dispute delays the Sinai truce phase, with Israel to withdraw by February 22 and American technicians to oversee both posts and data from five sensor fields. Egypt seeks a six square mile base closer to the Gidi Pass, granting a clear view of Israeli forces to the east.
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