Guideposts and inflation clash in wage rules debate
A JC era of wage price guideposts for 1966 triggers labor leader concerns over political motives and fairness. The 22 percent target remains, but the Council of Economic Advisors shifts the basis from five year productivity trends to a revised method, sparking protests and anticipated fights with industry and government. George Meany warns any controls must affect all costs and production equally while unions consider next moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getad
Johnson
New York
Council of Economic Advisors
Labor
Afl-Cio
George ‘Meany
Geent Johnson
Houston
Tex
Chronicle
Hays Named V-Chairman of Red Cross
Thomas E. Hays Jr. of Hope is named state Red Cross vice chairman for the Union County District by Wayne Crawford. Hays will coordinate Union Calhoun Clark Columbia Hempstead Lafayette Nevada and Ouachita counties for the 1966 drive. The piece notes Viet Nam war and Hurricane Betsy impacting Red Cross funds and $17 million spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Hays Jr
Hope
Red Cross
Union
Wayne Crawford
Little Rock
Arkansas
Hays
Calhoun
Clark
Columbia
Hempstead
LaFayette
Nevada
Ouachita
First National Bank of Hope
Arkansas Bankers Association
Gary C. Lawrence
Fort Smith
Adrian White
Pocahontas
Bill J. Ford
Benton
David Jt. Lynch
Springdale
George Severson
Peel
de McCastrain
Hubert L. Ferguson
Conway
Lunsford Bridges
Pine Bluff
Louise Bowker
Fred
Radio Corporation of America
American Red Cross National
Betsy
Senators Say Mail Against Conflict 30 to 1
Washington AP report notes Senate critics of U S Viet Nam policy claim their mail runs 30 to 1 against escalation. Committee tally up to last Tuesday shows 5 000 supporting hearings and similar ratio opposing. Fulbright says mail typically favors his views but acknowledges criticism of holding hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kelly Washington
Senate
U.S. Viet Nam
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Shi
Kright
Farright
Fulbright
Committee
United Fund Sets Broad Charity Drive Purpose and Goals
Hempstead County United Fund launches its annual drive under chairman George Frazier with co chairs and 13 division heads. The effort aims to reduce campaign costs, minimize duplication, and channel more money to 17 agencies including Red Cross Boy Scouts United Cerebral Palsy and Salvation Army while accepting additional drives for local use when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anita Laseter
Hempstead County United Fund
United Fund
Hempstead County
Midwest Dairy
George Frazier
Wayne Russell
Johnny Turner
United Effort In Hope
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
United Cerebral Palsy
Arkansas Mental Health Association
Salvation Army
Yerger High School Honor Students
Yerger High School lists first and second semester honor rolls by grade. Names span grades 7 through 12 with multiple students across A and B honor categories and include Gwendolyn editions Edwards Jones Phillips Wilson Lave Brunson etc. Key listed: Gwendolyn Jones Mary Muldrew Marion Ogden Sammy Smith Neva Tate Evelyn Walker Mary Washington Mecedes Smith Orene Brown Darreyl Crawford Mary L. Martin Bobbie Nel Milus Leroy Phillips Alane Haney Francis Hendrix Norma Muldrew Martha Pugh Carol A. Williams Linda Bennett Jacqueline Davis Henry Hale James Bradley Jazmine Mae Johnson Brenda Williams Larry Conway James Hamilton Nadine Hopson Kathleen Johnson Velma Johnson Gwendolyn Martin Patricia Maxwell Annie K. Ross Joseph Witherspoon Florida Butler Robert Easter Mary Helen Jones Dorothy Jerling Anne Smith Jayce Meggerson Nancy Scott Brown Jacquelye Cole Olena Davis James Johnson Earl Jones Bobbie Maxwell Lula Smith Ronald F. Stuart Cathy Verge Lloyd Washington Ira Williams Brenda Wright Larry Phillips
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerger High School
Gwendolyn Edwards
Robert Jones
Steve Phillips
Stanley Wilson
Tommy Lave
Lottie Brunson
Betty Phillips
Joyce Hunter
Malinda Aigns
Barbara Bradley
Linda Greenhouse
DeWayne Jackson
Roger Jackson
Helen Phillips
Margo Ross
Aquanetta Smith
Burdale Smith
Richard Stuart
Aaron Taylor
Janice Thorns
Johnny
Man Killed in Texarkana Wreck
A pickup truck collided with a Texarkana school bus at an intersection Thursday. The bus driver Horace W. Berry, 52, was injured with a shoulder wound and died Henry Arthur Price, 31, of Texarkana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana, Ark
Henry Arthur Price
Texarkana
Horace W. Berry
Smackover Bucks Rally to Beat Hope 61-53 in District Clash
Smackover Buckaroos overcome a 32-27 halftime deficit to defeat the Hope Bobcats 61-53 in Smackover. Ramsey led with 18 points, Ingram 15, Parris 11 as Hope struggles with early fouls and rebounding. Bobcats drop to five wins four losses in district play.
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Larry Don Wright
Hope
Smackover Buckaroos
Hope Bobcats
Bucks
Cats
Bobcats
Bobcat
Larry May
Bobby McGill
Dennis Ramsey
T Hey
Ramsey
Ronnie Ingram
Stan Parris
Eddie Astin
Bobkittens
Baby Bucks
Fairview
Kittens
Ronnie Brown
Ricky Putman
Ronnie Jones
Jimmy Singleton
Terry Turner
Magnolia
Jones Field House
Viet Nam Policy Teach-in At Rock University
A Viet Nam War teach-in at Rock University will feature pro and anti administration speakers. James D. Bales of Harding College and John Yancey of Little Rock will present the pro administration view, while Chris Hobson of Students for a Democratic Society and Mitchell Zimmerman of the SNCC will offer anti administration talks.
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Little Rock
United Stas
A Rock University
James D. Bales
Harding College
John Yancey
Chris Hobson
Students For A Democratic Society
Mitchell Zimmerman
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Arkla Purchases Fertilizer Plant
Arkla Chemical Corp a subsidiary of Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co has purchased the agricultural chemical assets of Delta FERTILIZER Co of Helena Arkansas Louisiana Gas announced Arkla acquired the Delta Fertilizer assets including production facilities and related business operations in Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkla
Little Rock
Arkla Chemical Corp
Arkansas
Louisiana Gas Co
Delta Fertilizer Co
Helena
Johnson Pressures Labor Under Wage Price Guidelines
AP Labor Writer Neil Gilbride reports the Johnson administration signaling a tougher stance toward some unions under wage price guidelines as inflation rises. The White House has pressed construction unions and faces AFL-CIO resistance while hinting at federal contracting as leverage to curb wage demands.
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Neil Gilbride
Washington
Johnson
Banuinissnation
Johnson Administration
Organized Labor
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Labor
Labor Federation
Miami Beach
White House
Council of Economic Advisers
High Federation
Peace Scare Danes Market Turns On Vietnam Talks
AP Business News Analyst notes a peace scare can unsettle stocks but real peace talks would only modestly affect the economy. Despite Tuesday turmoil, business leaders say defense outlays stay high while the civilian economy would gain from fewer inflation risks. Market swings showed traders reacting to Vietnam peace rumors with rapid gains and losses, ending higher as true prospects remained distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
AP Business News
NEW York
Viet Nam
India
North
Meningitis Strikes on Army Bases Across U.S. Training camps tighten safety
Trainees at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and three Army bases face semi isolation as outbreaks of spinal meningitis kill two recruits and infect dozens. New recruits are sent to Amarillo to limit exposure while base facilities close or restrict activities and enforce six-foot distancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Recer
San Antonio
Tex
Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland
Air Force
Amarillo Air Force
Jerry L. Slagle
Akron
Ohio
Ft. Gordon
Ft. Polk
Ft. Knox
Ft.Lewis
Wash
Army
Washington
Ce Servis Club
Honolulu Meeting Puzzles Johnson Vietnam Talks
AP analysis notes the Honolulu session between President Johnson and South Vietnamese leaders was puzzling and hurriedly arranged. Despite officials citing reforms with U.S. aid as the focus, attention shifted to war intensification and a possible halt to peace moves.
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Frank Cormier
White House
Honolulu
Johnson
Washington
South Viet Nam
mid-Pacific
Hawaii
Waikiki
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Bes
Saigon
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Blytheville
South Haven
Mich
Jim Taylor
Taylor
Cadillac
Lessey
Ala
Thomas E. Hays, Jr
NEA Radio-Telephoto
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Duke of Edinburgh
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