First Martins Here Judicial Scandal in Oklahoma
Local notes report two purple martins arriving in Fulton signaling early spring in the region. The column carries editorial voices on Oklahoma judiciary scandals, Greek political prisoners released under clemency, and related civic reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Arklatex
Dub Flowers
J. B. Cook Auto Machine Co
Kenneth Cox
Fulton Cox Brothers
Cecil
Kenneth
Fulton
South America
Athens
15 Sentenced in Leopoldville
Karachi Pakistan AP reports a quake aftermath with 11 killed and multiple injuries as Quella area in West Pakistan is evacuated. District official Masood Mufti notes broken communications hinder casualty and damage assessment across 73 villages buried women and ongoing aftershocks.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Quella
Masood Mufti
Traffic Deaths in 1965 Hit 49,000 Across U S
The National Safety Council reported 1965 traffic deaths totaled 49,000 with 1.8 million disabling injuries and $8.5 billion in losses including wage, medical, and insurance costs. Deaths per 10 million miles fell to 5.6, while total vehicle miles rose 5 percent to 880 billion.
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Chicago
United States
National Safety Council
Council
Federal Bureau of Roads
Howard Pyle
The
Safety Council
Pyle
Warning of renewed Kashmiri infiltrations sparks India Pakistan clash risk
Indian Defense Minister Y B Chavan warned at the Congress national convention that renewed guerrilla activity from Pakistan could trigger another India Pakistan armed conflict. He said some doubted the Tashkent accord's guarantee and warned that India would respond if infiltrators resume incursions.
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Associated Press
Jatpur
India
Y.B. Chavan
Kashmir
Pakistan
Chavan
Congress Party
Tashkent
Shadow Cast on Other Union Bills
Washington AP report notes the Senate filibuster on the union shop bill shadows two AFL-CIO backed measures to raise the minimum wage and extend unemployment benefits. Senate leaders vow to use similar tactics on the wage and benefits bills, while Democratic leaders deem those now alive. President Johnson urged action on both measures as on the union shop bill.
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Washington
Afl-Cio
Senate
Riverett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
TF Tet Aalye
Mike Mansfield
Johnson
Office Five Dollar Bill Drives U S Economy
Article argues the office five dollar bill powers the U S economy more than the Fed or gold. It follows how circulation within a single office moves debts, builds morale, and sustains commerce. A fictional German village cigarette parallel illustrates the multiplier effect and sudden paralyzing withdrawal when funds vanish.
Youthful Foes of U S Viet Nam Policy Shape a New Left National Party
Youthful opponents of U S Viet Nam policy, linking with the Students for Democratic Society, push to form the National Conference for New Politics. Led by Paul Booth, they target building a broader left organized force, with immediate pullout as a rallying cry but aiming to reshape party dynamics for 1968. President Johnson allies fear fringe influence but anticipate no urgent threat to the Democratic Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Viet Nam
Walter R. Mears
Washington
U.S
Viet Sm
Pemle
New Left
California
Jeffrey Cohelan
Oakland
Cohélan
Johnson
South Viet Nam
Cohelan
Dove
Hawk
United States
Viet Nam
Paul Booth
Booth
Chicago
Students For Democratic Society
National Conference For New Politics
Robert Scheer
Scheer
National Democratic Party
Hays Named V-Chairman of Red Cross
Thomas FB Hays Jr of Hope named state Red Cross vice chairman for Union County District by Wayne Crawford. Hays will organize Union, Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Hempstead, Lafayette, Nevada and Ouachita counties for the 1966 Red Cross fund drive.
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Thomas Fb, Hays Jr
Hope
Red Cross
Union
Wayne Crawford
Little Rock
Red Cross Volunteer National
Arkansas
Hays
Calhoun
Clark
Columbia
Hempstead
LaFayette
Nevada
Ouachita
Virginia Military Institute
Stonier Graduate School of Banking
Rutgers
First National Bank of Hope
Arkansas Bankers Association
Gary C. Lawrence
Fort Smith
Adrian White
Pocahontas
Bill J. Ford
Benton
David A. Lynch
Springdale
George Severson
Peel
Doris McCastrain
Hubert L. Ferguson
Conway
Lunsford Bridges
Pine Bluff
Louise Bowker
Fred
Radio Corporation of America
American Red Cross National
Betsy
GI benefits bill to LBJ with $500 million price tag
Washington AP reports a permanent GI benefits bill clearing final Congress, costing up to 500 million dollars annually after five years. It covers education and home loans for all military personnel with more than six months service since January 31, 1955, and takes effect June 1. Education benefits pay up to 36 months of schooling or four years, with monthly stipends and no required high school diploma. Home loans include private loans up to 7,500 dollars or direct loans up to 17,500 if needed.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate
House
Spacecraft Leader Donates 4 Million for Medical Building
Spacecraft industry head James McDonnell donated $4 million to Washington University St. Louis for a new medical sciences building. McDonnell, head of McDonnell Aircraft Inc. and chairman of the university board of trustees, called life sciences one of the fastest developing lines of creative evolution on earth.
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ST. Louis
Washington University
James
McDonnell
McDonnell Aircraft Inc
Violence in Dominican Continues Amid Mob Attacks
In Santo Domingo violence persisted as mobs killed two more people and stabbed a police sergeant to death. An 18 year old was killed in a police gun fight while police halted another mob at a station. Inter-American Peace Force denied grenade allegation. a four year old was gravely wounded. Additionally, a pair of candidacy notices from Arkansas and surrounding counties appeared in the record.
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Robert Berrellez
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Inter- American Peace Force
Ground-breaking Planned for Hope County Club New Clubhouse
A ground-breaking ceremony was held February 9 at Hope County Club for a new 8700 square foot clubhouse with ballroom dining room kitchen snack bar and several locker and pro shop areas. The present building remains and will include youth recreation and swimming facilities. The brick reinforced design by architect T G Connelly of Magnolia is paired with contractor Bobby Carroll of Murfreesboro. Budget tops 110000 funded by Citizens National Bank First National Bank and Hope Federal Savings and Loan. Completion targeted around July 1.
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Westnestiy
Hope County Club
T. G. Connelly
Magnolia
Ginocchio, Cromwell, Carter and Neyland
Little Rock
Bobby Carroll
Carroll Building
United States Pressures North Vietnam Over Representations
The United States seeks diplomatic pressure on North Vietnam to modify its demand that the National Liberation Front must represent South Vietnam in peace talks. Vice President Humphrey tours Vietnam improvement projects and calls them encouraging while Johnson weighs policy advice with little progress. Detours on the Shop bill shadow AFL-CIO backed measures.
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Spain
Debating Vietnam War Strategy in Washington
U S leaders and allies clash over Vietnam policy as President Johnson faces divergent advice. Proposals range from bombing Hai Phong and military targets to enclaves and UN mediated peace talks. Key figures include Ky Taylor McNamara Fulbright Rusk and Cavin.
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New York
Lyndon B. Johnson
Viat Nam
Haiphong
North
Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
South
Britain
Harold Wilson
London
United Nations
James Cavin
Maxwell D. Taylor
Viet Cong
Souh
Robert S. McNamara
National Liberation Front
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dean Rusk
All Around Town in Pine Bluff and Little Rock
Local notes include Dr Jon Leim attending a Dallas Midwinter Dental Clinic and Mrs Norman Smith at Jefferson Hospital Pine Bluff. Seaman Recruit Charles W Barnes USN begins seven weeks at San Diego. Seaman Reb Faulkner biography notes teaching at Joe T Robinson High School. Seventy three: class party planned March 2 with barbecue menu. Sheriff Jimmie Griffin presided.
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Jon Leim
Dallas
Norman Smith
Jefferson Hospital
Pine Bluff
Little Rock
Joe T. Robinson High School
Charles W. Barnes
USN
Samuel Barnes
Prescott Rt. 5
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Albert Graves
Century Bible Chass
First Methodist Church
Sheeriff Jimmie Griffin
184 Dead Red Tolling Weeks Over 2 000
US forces report 184 Communists killed or tied by air and ground actions pushing total Communist losses in two weeks beyond 2,600. Skyraider downed north of the 7th Parallel. one American civilian engineer killed while clearing rock quarry near Saigon. Humphrey tours Saigon area amid push for social reforms. California Supreme Court to hear Ivy Baker Priest ballot name case. Walter Reuther lost two fingers in a home workshop accident. grafting performed.
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Thomas A. Reedy
Saigon
South Viet Nam
South
Viet Nam
Hss
United States
North
R.M.E
Hubert H. Humphrey
Johnson
U.S
Associated Press
SAN Francisco
California Supreme Court
Sidney W. Stevens
Asvy Baker Priest
Eisenhower
Ivy Baker Priest
Los Angeles
Roy E. June
Orange County
Supreme Court
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Hal Boyle
Federal Reserve System
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Thomas E. Hays, Jr
Dominican
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Limile Rock
API
W. M. Lee
Clarendon
Lonoke
Monroe
Prairie
R. L. Goodwin
Hampton
Goodwin
Calhoun County
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Colorado
San Jute Valley
AP News Digest
National
Melvin Lane Powers
Candace Mossler
Charles Gough
Dessie J. Brown
Pet Jean
Arkansas State Police Academy
Wiha
Charles Faulkner
Berry Faulkner
Emmet
Flanderson Stue Teachers College
Tava
Detroit
Walter P. Reuther
United Auto Workers
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