Arkansas lawmakers push twin death penalty bills
Arkansas legislators introduced identical death penalty bills in the House and Senate. The measures target killings during arson, rape, robbery, burglary, kidnapping or aircraft piracy and also punish treason and killings of police, jailers, guards, officials, or firefighters in the line of duty. A life sentence could be issued if the jury reduces the death penalty, with crime and defendant circumstances considered. The report also notes bills on free racing passes and a home improvement loan board, plus a state Office of Emergency Services to coordinate disaster response.
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Nat unemployment rate slips to six percent
The national unemployment rate edged down to six percent last month, with the labor market showing a slight improvement. Analysts note modest job gains but remain cautious about underlying weaknesses in employment growth.
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Johnson will probate estate to LBJ daughters with wife as executor
The will dated July 25 1972 leaves the bulk of former president Lyndon B Johnsons estate to daughters Lynda Robb and Luci Nugent with Mrs Johnson as trustee and executor. It provides specific bequests to relatives and friends and a donation of ranch property to the National Park Service.
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Obituaries from Prescott area deaths and services
John Hayden of Prescott dies in a Prescott hospital January 30 with services set February 5 at Manns Chapel Baptist Church Prescott. Burial in DeAnn Cemetery under Hicks Funeral Home. Nannie McClellan of Emmet dies January 31 in a Prescott hospital survived by seven children and many grandchildren with funeral February 4 at St. Paul Baptist Church Emmet and burial Snell Cemetery under Hicks Funeral Home. Mattie Rasberry of Hope dies February 1 survivors include three sisters with funeral February 6 at Union Baptist Church Fulton and burial White Hill Cemetery under Kicks Funeral Home.
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Weather Experiment Station Report For 24 Hours
The report covers a 24 hour period ending 7 a.m. Friday. High temperature reached 60 degrees and the low was 40. The figures suggest mild to cool conditions with light winds and no precipitation noted.
Stennis in Serious Condition After Robbery Shooting
Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi remained in very serious condition at Walter Reed Army Medical Center after being shot twice in a Tuesday night robbery in front of his home. A spokesman said he had a good night.
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Two arrested in Illinois in Little Rock grenade case
Pu laski County authorities say two persons were arrested in Illinois related to a grenade explosion at a southwest Little Rock home. A deputy sheriff and a deputy prosecuting attorney travel to Springfield to question suspects. The device injured Diane Butler, 11, though not seriously. a triggering device was found on the Butler property. investigators sought a car with a Disabled American Veteran plate.
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Springfield
Perry L. Butler
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Groundhog forecasts six more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow at 6 45 today despite overcast skies and rain, predicting six additional weeks of winter. A hardy group gathered on Gobblers Knob to witness the event, continuing a tradition dating to 1882 created by local revelers.
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