Purple martins return spark early Spring predictions
In a 1960s style column, the editor notes early purple martin arrivals in February with multiple readers reporting sightings in Hope and Spring Hill. He compares 1970 arrivals to 1969 and 1963 records, discusses how early birds may signal early spring, and cites weather data and expert input from fruit truck stations to gauge seasonal trends.
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Hope
C.H. Wilson
Fulton
Arkansas
Mr. Wilson
Purple Martin
Roy Martin
Vernon Brown
Spring Hill
South America
Ceell Bittle
Little Bork
St Maredh
Alty
Arkia Line to Cost 50 Million in Oklahoma Texas Plan
Arkia Line to Cost 50 million as Arkite gas company announces plans to build a western Oklahoma pipeline toward Texas panhandle. Executives say the project will supply Arkia's gas customers from Wilburton, with about 300 miles of line extending westward.
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Arkia
Arkateas Toe Gas Co
Oklahoma
Lexas Panlat
Arkuila
Ark
Showdown on Education Bill Delayed By Senate Fight
The Senate delays a pivotal vote on a Southern desegregation rider to a $35 billion education bill as the Nixon administration speaks out. Two hour debate limits begin next Tuesday with final passage expected around Feb. 19. U.S. Education Commissioner James E. Allen Jr. opposes Sen. Stennis plan for freedom of choice in schools, citing Supreme Court rulings and nationwide desegregation aims.
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Joe. Hall
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Sen
Claiborne Pell
D-R.t
Mansfield
John Stennis
Dmiss
James E. Allen Jr
U.S
Eduction
Allen
Supreme Court
SW Bell improvements Boost Hope Growth in 1969
Southwestern Bell spent 183000 on Hope center upgrades in 1969 as part of a near 33 million Arkansas program. Hope added about 3600 phones in 1969, with annual calls exceeding 33,400 daily. The firm projects serving over a million Arkansas phones by 1980, reflecting decade of rapid expansion and service enhancements statewide.
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I N Hope
Southwestern Bell
Arkansas
Jack Bayles
Hope
Bayles
Morgan
Hope Dla
Hope Service
Ang
Big City Workers Struggle with Commuting to Jobs
New York workers report commuting hardships rival the work itself. The piece notes subway crowding and daily tense commutes as a major obstacle to reaching city labs and workplaces. Frustrations include crowded cars, long waits, and social awkwardness during peak hours.
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Joy Stilley
NEW York AP
New York City
New York
Rogers meets Tito in Addis Ababa amid Arab-Israel tensions
Secretary of State William Rogers travels across Africa stopping in Morocco and Tunisia before Addis Ababa where he meets Yugoslav President Tito. The talks aim to explain U.S. Middle East policy as Arab leaders voice support but oppose America’s stance toward Israel. Tito plans to visit Egypt and Libya after Addis Ababa.
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Mihael Goldsmith
Associated Press
TUNIS
Wiliam B. Rogers
Tantala
Ethiopia
Walle Selassie
Tito
Jean Unity
Rogers
Africa
Rogers Req
Addis Ababa
Nixon
Middle East
Gatlal Abdul Nadser
Egypt
Libya
United States
Morocco
Tunisia
Israel
Addis Abba
William P. Rogers
Emperor Haile Selassie
GAO Warns Leased Housing Favors Well Off Families
Government watchdog GAO reports eight of eleven housing authorities used HUD leased housing to help those in standard housing while still on waiting lists for federal units. Some tenants had assets up to 39 000, with cases of higher rents and misapplied eligibility. The study calls asset limits and tighter controls to prioritize truly needy families and expand low income housing options through private landlords.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gettyeral Accountng Office
Congress
GAQ
Eleort
GAO
Department of Housing and
Unian Development
Que Staly
Sat
Andard Housing
HUD
Convention to Return Funds From State Allocation
Mulbip and Dixon, secretary director of the Constitutional Convention, said Tuesday the convention would return about $425,000 in unspent funds to the state. The convention had been appropriated $595,200 by the 1964 legislature and completed its work Tuesday, though an office employee would accept a pen.
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Little Rock
Mulbip
Dixon
Senior Band to Give Concert at High School Auditorium
Nepe Senor Band will present a concert Thursday night at 8200 by the High School Auditorium for the general public. The program will include pieces from Valleyville tires to modern sounds. Admission is free.
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Nepe Senor Band
Vauleville
U S Grant for Luxera Housing Approved
Congressman Bill Alexander announces a $673,558 federal grant to Luxera Ark housing authority to fund construction of GA low rent housing units, including 10 units for the elderly, under housing development programs.
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Washington
Bill Alexander
D-Ark
Department of Housing and Aitan Developement Las
Luxera, Ark
Proposed Arkansas constitution to voters in November
Voters in Arkansas face a decision on a proposed new state constitution from the 6th Constitutional Convention. If approved, it would replace the 1918 constitution, changing the framework and requiring explanation to voters before the November 3 general election.
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Aasoea
Charges Thugs Control Air Freight at Kennedy Airport
U S Atty Gen John N Mitchell says organized crime controls air freight at a major New York airport. He cites racketeer unions and thieves watching shipments with millions in losses, noting arrests for jewelry and watches and proposing a $250000 fund to recover stolen securities.
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New York
U.S
Mitchell
Justice Department
New York Stock Exchange
Farm Bureau Plans 1970 Beef Promotion Drive
Hempstead County Farm Bureau will promote beef in 1970 with Autrey Wilson as president. Lester Kent will chair the effort, aiming to involve Farm Bureau members and interested locals. Plans include meeting a beef cattle tour stopping in Hope at the Southwest Branch Experiment Station, sponsored by the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation, Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, and Agricultural Extension Service.
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Hempsteno County
Farm Bureau
Autrey Wilson
Board of Directors
All Around Town highlights from Mayo patient to local notices
Webb Laseler of Mayo Clinic is reported doing satisfactorily after abdominal surgery. VEW Hut hosts a free feed Thursday night February 12 on Highway 67 for members and prospective members. Ark ansas Angus Association promotes publicity chief appointment in Little Rock event. Hedpster County Audubon Society meeting set for Friday February 1 with bird feeder as door prize. Textikana Camel l ia Club to present 15th annual show February 21 4 to 9 and February 22 noon to 5 at Commercial National Bank. Harold Stevens Jr plans 9 paintings in Rome with Venice sculpture commission. Local notices include charity and garden bloom displays.
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Ed On Highway 67
Textikana Men's Camellia Club
Eid
Commercial National Bank of
4Th & Walnut Streets
Tet War Losses and Vietnamization Talks Reported
Report describes heavy fighting as Tet cease fire tires, noting the 88th Regiment battered near My Tho and Tuyn Binh area. It mentions eight Americans killed and 12 wounded near Hue, a downed helicopter in Tay Ninh, and ongoing talks in Saigon between Melvin Laird, Earle Wheeler, and Vietnamese officials on Vietnamization progress.
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David
Rodonewalg
U.5
My. Tho
Tuyen’ Binh
Mod Hoa
Rogenawelgsak
Tuyen Binh
Hue
U.S
Tay Ninh
Saigon
U.S. Colenge
Melvin R. Laird
Earle
Clinic Here for Crippled Children
The Crippled Children's Division of the Department of Public Welfare will hold a Diagnose and Check up clinic on Feb. 2 in the Health Unit. Invited children may register from 8:50 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Armory. Doctors include Dr. Charles G. Smith and Dr. Betty Loa with several volunteers and student nurses assisting.
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Department of Public Welfare
Armory
Charles G. Smith
Betty Loa
Texarkana
Welfare
Arkansis
Secrce G
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