Second Day of Heavy Attacks by Bombers
US fighter bombers pressed a second day of heavy strikes inside North Vietnam amid rising fighting in South Vietnam. Saigon claimed 129 enemy killed in two actions, including 90 in daylight along the Cambodia border and 39 in the U Minh forest. The US reported seven “protective reaction” strikes in one day, plus heavy raids on the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos.
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Associated Press
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Ho Chi Minh Trail
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A Shau
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Medical Self-Help Courses at Hope High School
The Vocational Home Economics Department announces a free adult Medical Self-Help Training course running February 7 to 24 at the Home Economics Cottage. Classes meet Mondays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. with 11 motion pictures covering emergencies and care, taught by Helen Clark and district nurse Sue Silavan.
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Hope High School
Helen Clark
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Floating Reformatory for Addicts in Seafaring Program
AP report from Tampa describes the Seafaring Institute for Wayward Youths a nonprofit program for 14 to 18 year olds including delinquents and drop outs. The aim is to mold troubled youths into mariners through shipboard training on lines charting waters and diving with 25 youths to start and a nine month course. The project is funded by federal state and private donations and expected to cost 5 000 to 6 000 dollars per boy.
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Pat Leisner
Associated Press
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Seafaring Institute
Robert Rosef
Florida Ocean Science Institute
Deerfield Park
Deerfield Beach
Rosof
Home Furniture Company adds two new directors
The Home Furniture Company announces new board additions with Hankins and Hawkins joining the board. Dale C. Jones becomes Senior Vice-President and Trust Officer while Mitchell LaGrone is named Executive Vice-President. Cecil O'Steen and Bill Reinhardt receive officer promotions.
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The
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Mr. Hankins
South Arkansas
Nell Steelman
Sherry Sorenson
Beirut
Lebanon
Ronnie Hawkins
Hope
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Cecil O’steen
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Weather Summary for Arkansas and Nearby Regions
Experiment Station report for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Wednesday notes high 43, low 33, precipitation .02 inch. Forecast warns Travelers of near cold wave conditions in northern portions tonight. Warmer today with showers by afternoon, then sharply colder tonight with near cold wave conditions in the north. Showers likely changing to snow in the northern half, with 1 to 3 inches accumulation there and mostly less south. Clearing and colder Thursday with highs in the 40s today, teens to mid 30s tonight, and highs in the 30s Thursday.
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U S recovers 4.5 billion in Vietnam war gear for reuse
Barry J. Shillito says about 1.8 million tons of U S equipment have been shipped home or to bases abroad for reconditioning and distribution to National Guard and reserve units. The United States also provided nearly 1.3 billion in excess material to Vietnamese and allied forces, while disposing of over 448000 tons of scrap. Critics warn of possible black markets.
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Washington
United States
U.S
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Pentagon
Shillito
Thailand
Laos
Vietnam
Marianna officials urge students to return to class
Marianna Arkansas officials met Tuesday and drafted a letter urging all children who are boycotting classes to return. About 3000 black pupils have boycotted since January 13 after demonstrations at Lee High School over MLK Birthday observance. The letter was signed by staff from janitors to the superintendent. Supt H C Dial voiced concern over a local resolution and noted a state Education Department recommendation for a governor’s task force to mediate. The governor’s office said plans are underway but no action yet.
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Marianna
Lee High School
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State Education Department
China Breakthrough Is No Aid Economically
A review by State and Commerce officials finds no direct trade between the mainland and the United States since Nixon's June 10 announcement lifting most constraints. Indirect trade through intermediaries totals about 4 million in Chinese goods imported via Hong Kong Singapore and Europe, mainly food textiles rugs and clothes. No U.S. exports to China through third countries have occurred, though some overseas subsidiaries of American firms have shipped goods to the mainland.
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Edwards Wins Louisiana Governor Race Amid Strong GOP Showing
Rep. Edwin Edwards, a French-speaking Democrat, secured a decisive victory over Republican David Treen, claiming about 57 percent of votes with 56 precincts reporting. Edwards dominated in south Louisiana, aided by "Cajun Power," and ends several years of reform campaigning.
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Edwin Edwards
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South
David Treen
Treen
GOP
J. Bennett Johnston
Johnston
John McKeithen
ALC Plans Insurance for State Workers
The Arkansas Legislative Council approved a bill to establish a group hospital and medical services insurance program for about 14,000 eligible state employees. The measure, a controversial item, was acted on the council's final day of review.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Legislative Council
Voice of Firestone Howard Barlow dies at 80
Howard Barlow 80 known as the Voice of Firestone on radio and television 1943 to 1961 died late Monday He began his career in 1919 as a popular CBS symphony conductor and served as the network's first musical director in the 1920s and 1930s George A Canary dies at 61 former president of the Lithographers and Photoengravers International Union was an etcher who joined the union in 1921 and led 1956 to 1960
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CBS
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Chicago
The
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Hawaiian singer Ray Kinney dies at 71 in Honolulu
Ray Kinney, a longtime Hawaii entertainer known for island songs, died Monday at age 71. He began composing his hit Across the Sea at 15 and performed with bandleader Harry Owens, recording nearly 600 songs over a half century.
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