Citizens Committee to Discuss School Tax Increase Meeting
Our Daily reports a second Citizens Committee on school taxation will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday Feb 5 in the inner stairs meeting room of the Education Building Second and Walnut Streets The group backs the March 10 school district tax increase and invites interested citizens per committee chairman Wayne Russell Also included is a note from John McLeod about a Paris Herald Tribune clipping recounting a stolen 135 pound hope watermelon and the humorous fallout for Hope Arkansas residents and Pod Rogers Jr.
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Shortage in Money at Jacksonville
Prosecutor Richard B. Adkisson said an audit showed a shortage of several thousand dollars in the Jacksonville Water and Sewer Department. Mayor John Harden said the loss was found during a regular audit two weeks earlier by R. M. Brown & Co. The matter may go to the Grand Jury as officials await a completed audit to determine the full amount. receipts for disbursements from March 1, 1969, to November 3 are missing.
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Woman enters mayoral race in West Memphis
Mrs. Goldy H. Bassett, 40, of West Memphis joined three men Tuesday as candidate for mayor in the March 15 election to fill the unexpired term of R. Eden who resigned last month. Also running are W. S. Cheek, Tilden Rogers and OG Shaw.
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Nixon secret Vietnam War budget hits 16 to 17 billion
Congressional experts estimate Nixon's secret Vietnam War budget for the coming fiscal year at 16 to 17 billion dollars, with unclassified current-year spending around 23.2 billion. Senators Fulbright and Aiken argue the cost should not be classified and note possible troop withdrawals and flexibility. Defense Secretary Laird earlier projected 17 to 18 billion if plans hold.
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Strong Quake Off Coast of Mexico
A strong earthquake centered off the southern Mexican coast east of Acapulco shook Mexico City with no damage reported. The Tacubaya Seismological Station measured 6.3 on the Richter scale and placed the epicenter about 265 miles southeast of Mexico City, near Oaxaca State.
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Russia wary as Middle East tensions loom in Kremlin tone
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports that the Kremlin shows signs of fear over a potential Middle East crisis. Moscow may avoid a fresh major confrontation while adopting tough bargaining to shield its broader foreign policy agenda.
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Nixon proposes $449 million HEW boost in education clash
Nixon offers to raise HEW funds by 449 million dollars to placate Congress over education financing. Democratic leaders warn cuts above 10 percent risk vetoes as they push reshuffling of priorities toward education. The plan, amid inflation fears, faces a tight House vote before a February recess. Moscow warns of Middle East arms escalation as SALT talks loom.
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Get Accustomed to a New Thing Humble Newer One Pops Up
HAL BOYLE observes how constant change unsettles daily life. He lists dependable constants like a dog wagging, April showers, and fixed costs, then notes fashion, housing, and careers shift relentlessly. The piece reflects on how people crave stability amid continual modernization.
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Secrecy of Ballots Debate in Arkansas Vote
ARRY KING reports in Little Rock on a Tuesday discussion about guaranteeing ballot secrecy through voting devices or secret talleys. Opponents warn it could hinder election contestability while supporters cite minority rights and the 700000 voters entitled to a secret ballot. Under current practice, non machine voters receive a numbered ballot, raising concerns about vote anonymity.
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Little Rock
Dorothy Stuck
Helicopters Hit North Vietnamese Units Near Saigon
A Saigon reconnaissance report says American helicopters and bombardment weapons killed 23 North Vietnamese troops after spotting 100 moving in a bamboo thicket 22 miles north of Saigon on Tuesday night. No American casualties were reported amid light anti aircraft fire and rocket attacks.
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Agnew Attacks War Critics as Senate Vietnam Hearings Open
Washington AP A pair of Vietnam hearings opened with four war critics testifying and Vice President Agnew charging opponents seek a political issue. Chairman Fulbright hopes to build a consensus on Vietnam policy as Sen Hughes accuses the administration of pressuring media to create national euphoria.
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Mike Mansfield
Montana
George Aiken
Vermont
Aiken
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Taking Good Thing for Granted Blood Drive Message
A civic appeal urges continued support for the Red Cross Blood Program noting its unseen benefits in saving lives and aiding recoveries. It reminds the community of both direct costs from United Fund contributors and indirect costs from donors, inviting participation on Tuesday February 11 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church with parking on Walnut Street.
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Four Hurt in Accident on Patmos Road
Early Wednesday on Patmos road a pickup driven by Commodore Edmonds pulled from a side road into view of a car driven by Rocky Cummings. Cummings struck the truck broadside, injuring four people but none seriously. Only Cummings required admission for treatment. Trooper Martly charged Edmonds with failure to yield.
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250 LSD Capsules Seized in Little Rock Case
Joseph Mark Carreraz, 16, was charged with possession of LSD after arrest in downtown Little Rock. Police seized 230 capsules. bond set at 32,500 dollars. Capsules valued about 10 dollars each on the black market, sent to state health for analysis.
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Little Rock
Joseph Mark Carreraz
Carreraz
May Hike in Income and Sales Tax Proposed
Rockefeller and aides plan a special session next month to raise state income tax, extend sales tax to services, and curtail exemptions for utilities and quasi public corporations. A memo to legislators outlines proposals to raise about 34.9 million for 1970 71 and shift the burden toward higher income groups while easing it for the working poor.
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Rock Assia
Arkangus Gazette
Rockefeller
School Tex Meet Set Thursday by Citizens Committee
Wayne Russell chair of the Citizens Committee for local public schools announced a school district election will be held March 10. The committee aims to present facts on the millage increase and urges citizen involvement. A meeting is planned for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs training room of the Education building to outline actions and assign jobs.
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Citizens Committee
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Weskell Jones to Swern in LITTLE ROCK AP report
A fragmentary dispatch from LITTLE ROCK reports Hae Mall Jones, manager of Hope radio station KXAR, appearing before the Welfare Commission. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the brief notes a Tuesday session with a 45 member body and mentions Forres City and McCollum in connection with state welfare matters.
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Hae Mall Jones
Hope Radio
KXAR
State Welfare Commission
Forres City
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