Millwood Reservoir plan grows to three purpose project
The Star and editor pressed for Millwood Dam to serve municipal and agricultural needs, boosting water supply security for Hope Magnolia and surrounding towns. The piece notes a pending Millwood pipeline, high costs, federal aid, and potential laws to curb deep wells if cities fail to join in surface-water development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Millwood
Star
Washington
Senate Rivers & Harbors Committee
John L. McClellan
Sen
Ashurst
Hope
Red River Valley Association
Millwood Reservoir
Nashville, Ark
Narrows
Lake Greeson
Narrows Dam
Millwood
Southwest Arkansas Water District
Oklahoma
West Texas
Arkansas
Hopge
Magnolia
el Dorado
Mage Hella
Lewisville
Millwood Water
M.E. Dismukes
Magnolia Municipal Water Co
Oies
Army Right to Try Calley Faces Legal Fights and Charges
Army Jurisdiction to try Lt. William L. Calley Jr. for the My Lai massacre is upheld amid motions and disclosures. Capt. Thomas K. Willingham is charged with unpremeditated murder in the same operation. Proceedings test the influence of command from Nixon to Westmoreland, with subpoenas sought for Defense and Army leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Benning, Ga
Army
William L. Calley Jr
My Lat
Calley
Pentagon
Thomas K. Willingham
Reid W. Kennedy
Ilegally
Stigot
Washington
T He Clu Ges
Nixon
Chein
Beck
Supreme Court
George W. Latimer
Melvin BR Laird
Stanley Ho Kesor
Oif
Willum C. Westmoreland
Democratic Reform Effort Targets McCormack and House System
A Democratic Reform Movement within the House aims at Speaker John W. McCormack but seeks to topple the seniority driven system. The plan begins with a caucus vote to appoint a committee to study House organization and push for changes amid mixed support and growing publicity nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junn Beckler
Associated Press
Washington
House Democrats
John W. McCormack
House
McCormack
Democratc
Addy Mender
Democratic Party
California
Jerome Weldle
Walhe
Waldie
Car Collision Injures One at Third and Hazel Streets
Autys driven by Kul Lee Powell and Mrs Hicks collided yesterday at Third and Hazel streets. One passenger Mrs Powell was slightly injured and Hicks vehicle suffered heavy damage. City officers Milum and Sinyard charged Mrs Hicks with driving under the influence.
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Autys
Kul Lee Powell
KJ. Hicks
Third
Hazel Streets
Powell
Hicks
Milum and
Sinyard
Mrs. Hicks
Ith Tung
Jury to Get Chicago Case on Weekend
AP report covers the long Chicago trial of seven defendants linked to 1968 Democratic National Convention protests. Jury of 12 to deliberate after five months of testimony and courtroom clashes. Defendants Abbie Hoffman Jerry Rubin Bobby Seale and others faced contempt and insults as jurors weigh violence allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Richard Ciccone
Associated Press
Chicago
William M. Kuntjer
U.S. District Court
Julius J. Hoffman
Abbie Hoffman
Bobby G. Sotle
Hoffman
Jerry C. Rubin
Yipples
Hitler
David T. Dellinger
Ailar
Kunstler
Prison Guards Change Cost Discussed Amid Prison Reform
Correction Commissioner Robert Sarver said replacing the state trusty guards with professional guards would cost about 2 million dollars. Governor Winthrop Rockefeller signaled no immediate funding, while Judge Henley considers the issue. Prison reform advocates push for trained staff to improve inmate rehabilitation at Cumming Prison Farm.
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Eytle Rock
Robert Server
Winthrop Rockefeller
Little Hdck
Jayceys
Kark-Tv
Sarwar
Rockefeller
Sarver
Cumming Prison Farm
U. S. District Court
J. Smith Henley
Constitution Published Before Arkansas Election
Secretary of State Kelly Bryant must publish the proposed Arkansas constitution in every newspaper at least 30 days before the vote. He outlined two methods, advertising at five cents per word or a tabloid insert at two cents per word, with the cost for preparing the insert to be borne by Bryant. Representatives from the convention have until March 1 to deliver the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Kelly Bryant
Arkansas
Bryant
Secretary of States
Million Grant Sought for Russellville Urban Renewal Project
Russellville Ark HUD informs Mayor Hickey of a $1,115,126 grant reservation for the Independence Avenue Urban Renewal Project. Plans are incomplete and awaiting City Council approval after final plans are completed.
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Hussellvilll
Ark
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mike Hickey
Russellville
Independence Avenue
Hickey
Army officer charged in My Lai massacre case
A U S Army officer Capt Thomas K Willingham 25 of Allenhurst New Jersey faces unpremeditated murder charges over an alleged mass killing of South Vietnamese civilians near My Lai on March 16 1968. Pentagon withholds victim count pending investigation to determine if he acted alone or ordered the killings.
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Bob
Horton
Ashington
My Lai
Pentagon
Associated Press
Thomas K. Willingham
Allenhurst
N. J
Willingham
Ist Li
Willan L. Calley Jr
Egypt Planes Strike Across Suez Canal
Egyptian planes hit across the Suez Canal as Cairo reports a jet shot down near Ismailia. Israeli sources say Egypt lost 68 aircraft in the war’s arc with 10 Israeli planes down. US officials urge restraint and a cease fire as Arab leaders vow to press the fight. A separate crash near Lockesburg, Arkansas, fatally injures Randy Davis, 19, when a chicken truck ran off Arkansas 24.
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Associated Press
Suez Canal
Isrei
Cairo
Israqis
Egyptan
Isrmailia
Canal
Israel
Egypt
Campat
U.S
Washington
Aden
United States
Elliot Richardson
Yitchak Rabim
Sinai Peninsula
Lockesburg
Ark
Randy Allen Davis
Howard County
Arkansas 24
Laird Reviews Vietnamization Progress On Return From Visit
Laird said American reconnaissance rights over North Vietnam remain in force and warned any violation of air space. He spoke after talks with President Thieu and other officials, calling Vietnamization profitable though not without hard knocks. He cited 110,000 possible withdrawals by April and anticipated further troop reductions announced by Nixon.
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Laird
U.S
North Vietnam
Washington
Vietnam
Nixon
All Around Town Sees Support for School Measure and Local Events
All Around Town notes full support for the proposed school millage increase with all members present at the meeting. The Brookwood School PTA endorsed the measure. Independent basketball teams announce two March tournaments, Bradley Lions Club hosts March 6-7 with contact numbers, and a Dogwood tourney in Plain Dealing on March 26-24 with organizer contacts. The entry fee is 15 dollars. no 1969-70 college students may play. Also mentioned: Hope Rotary Club history, a local obituary note, Downtown Merchants event, Millwood Fishing Report showing normal elevation and clear water, Hempstead County Singing Convention at Providence Memorial Baptist Church on February 15, with officers named.
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Star
Brookwood
PTA
Dred
Bradley Lions Club
O.K. Byrd
Bradley
Plain Dealing
Jaycees
Merle Gore
Kensale Powell
Hempstead County
Providence Memorial Baptist Church
Perrytown
Our Mils
Hope
Highway $7
Harold Duke
Ravel Bright
Ios
Gus Hickerson
Sock UL
Apeasurel
Destructive Dogs Roaming City of Hope
City officials report rising complaints of large dogs roaming in packs in Hope. City Attorney James H. Pilkinton says two or more dogs, often German Shepherds, damage property or threaten people daily. Owners are urged to restrain dogs to avoid civil liability. officials seek voluntary action to prevent harm.
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Hope
James H. Pilkinton
Police Department
Wote
Queg Yon
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