Lawmakers push two cent gas tax hike for roads
In Arkansas, Reps. C Wayne Hampton and WF Foster sponsor a two cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund Highway Department work. The plan allocates 70 percent to the department and 15 percent each to cities and counties, with broader highway funding measures under consideration. The text notes related bills and political timing.
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Wayne Hampton
Stuttgart
WF Foster
England
Highway Department
Foster
Hampton
House
Senate
Young says Rhodesia talks will be long and tedious
U S envoy Andrew Young after meetings with British diplomats in London warned that negotiations to end white rule in Rhodesia will be lengthy and difficult. He travels to Tanzania to meet black Rhodesian leaders and their backers before possible moves toward broader talks across Africa.
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London
Andrew Young
Carter
Black Africa
Rhodesia
Young
United Nations
Ivor Richard
Geneva
Anthony Crosland
Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
Front Line
Weapons found hidden at Cummins Prison Farm Arkansas
Authorities reported two gip guns a pistol and a sawed off shotgun with ammunition found in a duffel bag buried near the Arkansas River. Several prisoners were questioned and moved to maximum security as the investigation continues.
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Cummins Prison Farm
Ark
Tim Baltz
Correction Department
Baltz
Prion
Arkansas River
Citizen and Teacher of the Year Nominations Open
Nominations for Citizen of the Year and Teacher of the Year are invited for the Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce banquet on March 3. The deadline is February 21 1977. Residents or teachers may nominate. no Chamber membership required. Send to Hope Hempstead Chamber P O Box 250 Hope Arkansas 71801.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hempstead County
Chamber of
Commerce
C-O Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce
P.O Box
Hope
General property reappraisal bill highlights Arkansas session
Sen Allen of Little Rock introduced SB 335 proposing a general reappraisal and reassessment of real and personal property for property tax, with finish by December 31 1979, aiming to raise school revenue amid under valued property. Other measures include banning bets outside tracks, a nonsmokers rights bill, and nurse consent reforms under SRS for certain emergency procedures.
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Little Rock
Hen Allen
Allen
David Pryor
Earl Jones
Texarkana
Texar
Kana
Harold King
Sheridan
Senate
Paul Benham
Marianna
Arkansas Hospital Association
Benham
John F. “Mutt
Gibson
Dermott
Social and Rehabilitative Services Department
SRS
Ralph Patterson
North Little Rock
Clovis Bryant
van Buren
Winthrop Rockefeller
Administration Department
Revenue Department
Little Rock Convention Center
Senator Offers Deal to Drop Charges in Prosecution Case
Prosecuting attorney Gary Kennan says State Sen. Jim Caldwell proposed amending a pay bill to keep Kennan from refiling charges. Caldwell denied talking about the criminal case. The larceny by bailee charge was previously directed verdict'd. Kennan hinted at new charges. Caldwell allegedly mortgaged stock not his.
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Bentonville, Ark
Gary Kennan
Jim Caldwell
Rogers
Kennan
Caldwell
Arkansas Gazette
Bill Enfield
Bentonville
Caldwell Kennan
Little Rock
Senate
Wilson
Pryor renews clean environment pledge in Hot Springs
Arkansas Governor David Pryor renewed his pledge to keep air and water clean and maintain a high quality of life. Speaking at the Arkansas Federation of Water and Air Users annual convention in Hot Springs, he praised the group for progress in environmental concerns and noted energy import dependence and natural gas use.
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Hot Springs
Ark
David Pryor
Arkansans
Pryor
Arkansas Federation of Water and Air Users
Arkansas
FHA rejects collateral cut for disaster loans
McCRORY Ark AP The Farmers Home Administration will not approve a plan to reduce disaster loan collateral for farmers an aide to Rep Bill Alexander said. Jim Pitcock said FHA officials in Washington told him there was no way the agency could go along with the proposal. Local farmers and bankers had met with state FHA officials to seek reductions.
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Arkansas
FHA
Pitcock
Washington
Arkansas House Rejects Broad Adoption Reform Amid Debate
The Arkansas House rejected a sweeping state adoption law revision 14 to 50 after critics argued it mirrored policies from other states. Sponsor Rep Bill Sherman said parts were unconstitutional and would be revised, while other measures passed to require trained first aid staff in schools and curb false alarms by citizen bands.
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Associated Press
General Assembly
House
Little Rock
Senate
Citizens Band Radio
Larry Patterson
Hope
California
Illinois
Arkansas
Bill Sherman
Sherman
State Finance and Administration Department
Revenue Department
David Pryor
Thomas E. Sparks
Fordych
Finance and Administration Department
J. B. Smith
Marianna
Book suit dismissed in Arkansas over Weems publishing case
A suit to stop Sam Weems from publishing How To Protect Yourself From Your Lawyer was dismissed at the plaintiff's request. James Fels filed Jan 21 on behalf of Arkansas lawyers, claiming publication would amount to unauthorized practice and harm reputations, while Weems remains disbarred since 1973. It was later called a frivolous action by Weems.
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Stuttgart, Ark
Atty
Sam Weems
James Fels
Pine Bluff
Weems
Fels
Reasons given for higher sewer rates in Hope
Acting city manager Gerald Keith explains in a January 27 1977 letter that Hope's sewer rates rise to fund 25 year old plants needing replacement to meet federal clean water rules. He lists six reasons including cost shifts, budget increases from 100000 to over 250000, and a three dollars plus 50 cents per thousand gallons charge with winter usage basis for residents and variable monthly rates for commercial customers.
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Hope
Gerald Keith
Federal aid urged for Arkansas cattle producers
Arkansas Farm Bureau president Nicky E. Hargrove of Stuttgart called for immediate federal help to ease drought losses in the northern counties. He cited $40-$50 million in damages from forage shortages and herd sell-offs, urging certification of livestock counties for an 80 percent federal transport aid program and inviting inspection by the secretary.
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Arkansas Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Nicky E. Hargrove
Stuttgart
U.S
Bob Bergland
Hargrove
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