Bell Foley project vetoed by Governor
Governor Pryor vetoed the Bell Foley bill saying Arkansas cannot afford the 22 million commitment to a dam and recreation area. The plan would have funded obligations with fees from recreation facilities, facing opposition from environmentalists and farmers due to a 6000 acre lake and flood control dam on the Strawberry River in Sharp Izard counties.
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Little Rock
Bell Foley
David Pryor
Doug Adams
Strawberry
John E. Miller
Melbourne
Pryor
Adams
Strawberry River
Sharp
Izard
Arkansas
Senator Caldwell says charge was politically motivated
Rogers Senator Jim Caldwell claimed Prosecutor Gary Kennan sought to buy him to drop re filing charges. Caldwell says pay scale change for Kennan was based on district criteria not politics. Kennan denied pegging pay to dropping charges and said he never discussed re filing. The dispute centers on prosecutor pay levels and district classifications.
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Little Rock
Jim Caldwell
Rogers
Gary Kennan
Caldwell
Kennan
Gary
Bill Enfield
Bentonville
19Th Judicial
Lifeline bill clears retroactive clause sent to governor
The measure removing a retroactive clause awaits Gov. Pryor's signature. It gives the Public Service Commission exclusive authority over electric, gas, and sewer rates, precluding city rate ordinances while preserving lifeline rates for basic power. Pryor’s stance hinges on constitutional compatibility and legislative action.
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Little Rock
House
Senate
David Pryor
Public Service Commission
Capitol
Pryor
Rep
Boyce Alford
Sen
GP to Build New Ply Wood Plant in Southwest Arkansas
Georgia-Pacific plans a multi million dollar plywood plant in southwest Arkansas aiming to hire about 200 workers. Several sites are under consideration and a location is expected to be chosen within a month. The Arkansas headquarters is in Crossett.
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Crossett, Ark
Georgia-Pacific
Arkansas
Crossett
Back-Up Mavens Steal Spotlight In Rock and Disco Scene
Studio stars headline the ambiance as Stuff builds a peak with Richard Tee and Eric Gale leading a tight rhythm section. Jethro Tull thrills Radio City audiences while Bonnie Koloc gains New York notice and Paul Simon lands a Woody Allen project amid disco hype surrounding The Trammps and awards chatter.
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Jethro Tull
New York
Radio City Music Hall
Shea Stadium
The
Trammps
Paul Simon
Woody Allen
Allen
Simon
Pryor Proposes 1979 statewide convention election
Gov. Pryor’s constitutional convention bill would set a 1979 statewide vote on a new constitution with 100 delegates chosen in the 1978 general election. Other bills were sent back to committee. Pryor’s moved toward a House vote as senators debated costs and timelines.
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Little Rock
David Pryor
House
Pryor
John Miller
Melbourne
Sen
Robert Harvey
Swifton
Harvey
House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee
Carter
Senate
Texarkana
Highway Department
Department of Transportation
Transportation Commission
Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services
Top 10 Albums Week of Jan 29 Billboard
The week’s top ten albums lists Stevie Wonder’s Songs In The Key Of Life Wings Over America Eagles Hotel California Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson A Star Is Born Linda Ronstadt The Doobie Brothers Greatest Hits Queen A Day At The Races Peter Frampton Frampton Comes Alive Steve Miller Band Fly Like An Eagle 1977 Billboard charts.
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Stevie Wonder
Wings
Eagles
Streisand
Kristofferson
Boston
Linda Ronstadt
Pressure is off Kennedy for now says senator
Senator Edward M. Kennedy says the political pressure on him has eased as he remains focused on Senate work with President Carter in the White House. He cites his belief Carter will win reelection and Mondale would lead the ticket through 1984, leaving Kennedy to pursue issues in the Senate and avoid early presidential speculation.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
Carter
White House
Senate
Massachusetts
Walter F. Mondale
Mondale
Four year old Billy Blaydes to be reunited with mother
In Memphis four year old Billy Blaydes will be reunited with his mother Peggy Wells after his babysitter Mrs Larlo Julson was charged with kidnapping. Wells spoke to Billy by phone while authorities prepared to transport him from Little Rock where he and Billy were found at the Salvation Army center. The Little Rock hearing for Julson is set for February 11 and Memphis officials said the child will be released only to Memphis Juvenile Court authorities.
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Memphis
Larlo Julson
Billy
Little Rock
Bob Moore
Mrs. Wells
Wells
Gray
Pulaski County
Betty Cross
Quotes and quips from world leaders and US figures
A collection of brief remarks from Henry Kissinger, a Mexican lawyer, Jaya Prakash Narayan, James Trusso, Mrs. Ben Durham, and President Carter. The items touch on diplomacy, gun smuggling, democracy versus dictatorship, union elections, the Ambassador Hotel stay, and congressional advisory consent.
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Congress
Jaya Prakash Narayan
India
Ambassador Hotel
Ben Durham
Americus
Carter
Washington
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Joe Cocker
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Warner Brothers Records
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Ian Anderson
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Radio City
Bonnie Koloc
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Bottom Line
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Charles Gray
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Henry Kissinger
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Teamsters Local 244
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