The New Year and the Spirit of 1969
Our Daily Bread editor reflects on bankruptcy origins and the year 1969. He contrasts personal financial risk with government deficits, urging Nixon to curb spending, curb prices, and protect Social Security as the nation enters the new year. He warns of potential political shifts if reform falters.
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United States
Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
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National Democratic Party
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Nixon
Democratic Congress
Coldest Weather Due Tonight Across Arkansas
Arctic air will plunge Arkansas temperatures to near zero in the north and mid-teens in the south tonight as the Weather Bureau forecasts a deep freeze. North Arkansas saw 5 to 8 degrees yesterday with Little Rock at 27, while Texarkana and El Dorado logged 28 and 36. Snow flurries touched northern areas but roads remained mostly passable. clearing skies are expected New Year’s Day with highs near 25.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
U.S
Central Arkansas
Yelop
Little Rock
South Arkansas
Texarkana
el Dorado
Weather Bureau
Harrison
Fort Smith
Brink Loot Recovered in Part
Virtually all but $500000 in cash from Saturday night's armored car robbery near Boston was recovered in a wooded area south of the city. Investigators found checks, money boxes, money bags, two suitcases and two trunks, with an estimated $300000 in checks taken. most were non negotiable. The find was made by Metropolitan District Commission Water Division workers near a plant. It marks the first major break, following a prior recovery of a key and handcuffs, though few clues were gained.
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Quincy
Mass
Boston
Metropolitan District Commission
Inauguration Threatened by Riot Plan
Associated Press reports that the National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam plans counter inauguration protests in Washington for Nixon's inauguration. They expect up to 10,000 demonstrators, with a counter parade and ball but insist no civil disobedience or disruption of official ceremonies. David Dellinger leads the mobilization from New York, linking to past antiwar actions including Chicago and the Pentagon march.
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Sterling F. Green
Associated Press
Washington
Chicago
Richard M. Nixon
National Mobilization Committee
Vietnam
Rennie Davis
Davis
Committee
White House
Capitol
District of Columbia
Richard J. Daley
Nixon
Mobilization
New York
David Dellinger
Pentagon
U S Officer Freed After Five Years In Viet Cong Captivity
A U S Army officer, a first lieutenant in the Special Forces, was freed by South Vietnamese forces after more than five years in Viet Cong custody in the U Minh forest 150 miles southwest of Saigon. He was in satisfactory condition, emaciated and tired, and flown to a hospital with a Vietnamese officer also rescued.
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George Esper
Associat
Saigon
Mekong Delta
U.S
U Minh
Pet
Mekong
South Vietnam
FBI
Liquor Issue Stymied by Vote Law Debate
Gov Winthrop Rockefeller backs a simple majority for mixed drink legislation with local option and revenue gains while Little Rock Junior Chamber seeks two thirds to pass a blanket reform. Some lawmakers say the revenue angle makes it a tax increase needing three fourths. House speaker says 1967 debate centered on the mixed drink bill.
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Pete Young
Associated Press
Little Rock
General Assembly
Winthrop Rockefeller
Little Rock Junior Chamber of Commerce
G. Thomas Hisele
Rockefeller
Sterling R. Cockrill Jr
New Year Safe and Sane Party Idea for 1969 Start
A humorous AP column proposes a safe New Year’s Eve party to avoid the shakes of 1968. Guests receive fruit punch, a light program, home vacation films, and commentary on Johnson and Nixon. The plan ends with a relaxed nap and Old Year songs as 1969 begins.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Millones
Swamproot Lake
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Social Security tax hike and Open Housing rule take effect
Washington AP reports the Social Security tax rises from 4.4 to 4.8 percent on the first 7800 of annual earnings, boosting costs for workers and matching employer contributions. By 1987 the rate reaches 5.9 percent. The Open Housing law expands anti discrimination to most apartment units and all new single family homes, applicable Jan 1 except for brokerless single family home sales.
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Washington
H Housing Administration
FHA
Veterans Administration
Navigation Opens on Arkansas River Voyage Begins
The Arkansas River opened to navigation from the Mississippi to the Port of Little Rock with barges loaded with steel moving through Locks 1 and 2. Col. Charles L. Steel of the Army Corps of Engineers announced the 111 mile opening and scheduled a commemorative ceremony at the Port of Little Rock.
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Little Rock
Arkansas River
Charles L. Steel
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Helena
Mississippi River
Grant boosts craft skill program for Delta groups
A 350000 grant was approved for the South Central Regional Educational Laboratory in Wide Rock, Arkansas, to fund a program developing early childhood skills for Delta Negro, disadvantaged white Quaker, and off-reservation American Indian communities. The funds, spent by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, amount to about a quarter of the lab's expected annual intake.
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Washington
Wide Rock
John L. McClellan
DeArk
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Floyd Delon
Delon
Arkansas
Mississippi
Missouri
Sons of the Arkansas
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Casanova Back From War Wins Hearts At Home
Army Sgt. Gordon Casanova of River Edge returned from 13 months in Vietnam to find Marianne Astegher and 106 Hackensack post office clerks rooting for their romance. For over a year he mailed daily notes decorated with I miss you and I love you messages, countdown numbers DTG, and drawings. Clerks followed the DTG countdown, worried when letters paused, then celebrated the homecoming and wedding plans set for January 11. The couple spoke of the kindness of the clerks and Casanova praised Marianne as the reason for the letters.
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Philip Wechsler
Associated Press
Saddle Brook
Nid
Casanova
Marianne Astegher
Hackensack
Vietnam
Army
Gordon Casanova
River Edge
Marianne
Marlanne
Aly
Cllerka
Theft of War Supplies in Millions Reported
GAO investigators found at least 5.5 million gallons of petroleum products stolen in 1967 in Thailand where U S Air Force bombers and fighters are based. The probe cited bribery forgery and lax government policing of the supply system with potential for further inquiry and action.
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Ell Gaylord Shaw
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
U.S
Thailand
William Proxmire
General Accounting Office
GAO
Proxmire
Justice Department
Defense Department
Air Force
Hope schools to open on regular schedule Thursday
Supt James H Jones announced all Hope schools will resume on the regular schedule Thursday amid a stretch of grass fires over the weekend. Henderson State College awards an Honor Scholarship to David Morris of Hope, top in his class or high ACT/SCAT scorer.
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David Morris
Hope
Sirs
Jesse Morris
Henderson State College
CEEB
David
The
Star
Detroit approves $20.5M Model Cities app with prostitution plan
Detroit Common Council backs a $20.5 million Model Cities application amid a 102 member citizens committee recommendation to legalize prostitution. Officials say the red light district proposal is not scheduled for next five years, if ever, though council member Robert Tindal supports the resolution amid concerns about crime and youth exposure. The measure passed 6-2 after assurances it does not commit to legalization.
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Midet
Detroit Common Council
Citizens’ Committee
Robert Tindal
Detroit
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Lions Xmas Gifts Benefit Hempstead County Families
The Hope Lions club distributed 103 food baskets valued at 43 each to Hempstead county families at Christmas. Toys supplemented food for families with children. Student Council added nearly 300, boosting auction proceeds to 3,300 and lifting total aid to about 4,500 in 1966.
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Hope Lions Club
Hempstead County
Lion
Bill Cross
Lions
Magnolia Girl State Junior Miss crown winner named
Anne Landes of Magnolia was selected Arkansas Junior Miss at Magnolia State event. Mary Miller of Malvern took first runner up and also won the leadership trophy. Marion Kahm of Little Rock finished second, Suzie Kirkpatrick of North Little Rock third, Floy Brown and Rhonda Flemming earned other honors. Janice Jones of Monticello and Madeline Thorpe of Little Rock tied for the personality award.
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Little Rock
Anne Landes
Magnolia
P. T. Landes
Arkansas
Mary Miller
Malvern
Marion Kahm
Suzie Kirkpatrick
North Litle Rock
Floy Brown
Rhonda Flemming
Fort Smith
Janice Jones
Monticello
Madeline Thortana
Calico Rock School Board Slander Suit Filed
An attempted slander case against Calico Rock School Board was filed by Tom Silvey. The suit names Calico Rock officials and seeks redress for alleged defamation. The case details are unclear due to damaged text but centers on local education authorities.
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Little Rock
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Bet Nay Vole
Calico Rock School Board
Ksgomieah Waa
Tom Silvey
Calico Rock Sohool
Guy Amptendeal
Clioy Larga
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