End symbol 30 in news copy sparks editorial clash
A Georgia editor replies to the South’s debate over ending stories with the symbol 30. The piece defends its continued use, tracing 30’s telegraph origins and arguing against its dismissal as passé. It notes changes in journalism but pleads for preserving unique traditions.
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South
Southern Newspaper Publishers ‘Association
Chattanooga
Georgia
Walter C. Johnson
SNPA
Hope
Ark
Star
Page One
Gosh
Barking
Fire destroys a home on Graham Street
A fire around 11 a.m. Wednesday totally destroyed the home of McKinley Cooper in the 700 block of Graham Street at Avenue H. Firemen reported the dwelling was engulfed by the time the truck arrived. cause is listed as unknown. In Arkansas news, the Senate approved an amendment to allow Russellville School District to issue bonds to ease current fi nancial pressures, repayable over up to 40 years, with eligibility for federal aid tied to program controls.
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McKinley Cooper
Graham Street
Avenue H
Little Rock
Arkansas Senate
Russellville
State Board of Education
City Board Adjusts Salaries and Approves Various Projects
The City Board of Directors raised six Street Department salaries to match peer wages, approved a $4,500 Pulva Mixer with attachments for the department, and discussed garbage collection rates including a potential weekly pick up for Oakhaven. An ordinance banning asphalt fiber tile in sewer lines was planned, Don Manus & Associates was hired at $350 monthly to plan urban renewal, and a family amusement center was approved for the old Atchley Furniture building with rules compliance.
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City Board of’ Directors
Street Department
Roy Anderson
Anderson
Rose Hill Cemetery
Oakhaven
Harry Shiver
Don “Manus & Associates
Little Rock
City Planning Commission
Howard Underwood
Earl Hampton
Commission Believes Civil Disorders Were Spontaneous
The President's Commission on Civil Disorders expects its final report to conclude the 1967 urban riots were spontaneous, not a conspiracy. Urgent recommendations to prevent disorders will accompany the findings, aligned with FBI Director Hoover's testimony. The panel, appointed by President Johnson, emphasizes no planned plot emerged in Detroit, Newark, and other cities.
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Gaylord Shaw
Associated Press
Washington
Commission On Civil Disorders
Commission Surtegs
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Commission
Johnson
Detroit
Newark
Wage Bill Is Passed in Senate
The Arkansas Senate approved two minimum wage bills each setting a 10 cent rise yearly to reach a $1.10 hourly minimum, while debates over a constitutional convention's mechanics heated the House. Griffin's bill favored stiffer penalties. a House amendment on 1965 apportionment failed 60 to 33, rural versus urban. The House sent a convention referendum bill to the governor with amendments on delegate elections and runoff rules.
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Little ‘Rock
Arkansas Senate
House
Richard Griffin
Griffin
Cecil Alexander
Haber Springs
Fnally
Senate
Alexander
Pay Enough Cash and Computer Guarantees You the Right Husband
Seattle AP story on Computer Matching International offering matchmaking services with a $225 base fee and a $70 money back warranty for a five year period promising a suitable husband if at least 30 of 50 compatibility areas match. The piece notes spinsterhood fears and the idea that the service aims to secure lifelong support through a marriage.
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Mary Ellen Myrene
Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Layternational, Inc
CMI
War claims former Hope resident killed in Vietnam
Jerry Wayne Gleghorn, son of Mr and Mrs James A Gleghorn formerly of Hope now Tulsa Oklahoma, was killed in action in Vietnam on February 7. He is survived by his wife four brothers and two sisters.
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Nuig
Deen
Jerry Wayne Gleghorn
James A. Gleghorn
Hope
Tulsa
Okla
Vietnam
Thant to Paris as optimisms fades on Vietnam talks
U N Secretary General Thant canceled plans to fly to New York and went to Paris seeking Hanoi word on peace talks. British officials voiced little optimism that Hanoi would accept terms the United States could agree to. Thant met with British leader Harold Wilson and Foreign Secretary George Brown in London before proceeding to Paris.
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Ronald Thomson
Associated Press
Wester London (Ap
U.N. Secreary
Thant
New York
Paris
Hanoi
Vietnam
New Dalai
Moscow
London
Mal van Bo
Nguyen Hay
Northietnam
Delhi
Comsoon
Siathee Aa Vitanam
Thani
Maurice Couve de Murvilla
Charles du Gaulle
Hanol
U.N
Rain and sleet forecast across Arkansas through Thursday
The Associated Press reports rain mixed with sleet and snow expected in Arkansas through Thursday with cold temperatures. Snow began in southwest Arkansas and moved northeast, minor accumulation, some southern bridges icing. Lows statewide ranged from 2 degrees at Harrison to 32 at Texarkana. highs from 34 at Harrison to 40 at Pine Bluff. Precipitation in the 4 hour period ending 6 a.m. included .05 inch at Texarkana.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
WU. S. Weather Bureau
Harrison
Texarkana
Pine Bluff
Arkansas Army Officer Killed in Nonhostile Action
Lt. Harmon L. Remmell Wy of Fayetteville Arkansas was killed in nonhostile action in Vietnam, the Defense Department said. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Harmon L Remmell Jr of Fayetteville.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Harmon L. Remmell Wy
Fayetteville
Devove Department
Tyes
Harmon L. Remmell Jr
Captain Missing in War Action
Lonoke Arkansas AP reports Captain Carl L West 29 of Lonoke has been killed in Vietnam. West a helicopter pilot was listed missing since noon Tuesday his father Joe S West confirms.
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Lonoke, Ark
Carl L. West
Lonoke
Itgetson
West
Joe S. West
New Vietnam Call-up Deepens Strain on Strategic Reserves
AP reports a fresh order sending 10 500 combat troops to Vietnam further depletes the strategic reserve of fulltime soldiers. Officers urge activating National Guard divisions and expanding ground forces, while debates over overall force levels and further deployments continue in Washington.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Dullitiry
Washington (Ap
Vietnam
Army National Guard
United States
Pentagon
Congress
Robert S. MaNitinary
William C. Westmoreland
Khe Sanh
South Vietnam
Ether McNamara
U.S
Strategic Reserve
Johnson
Sixth Infantry
Ft. Campbell
Fourth Marine
Corps’ Reserve
Slamant
AP News
Hue
Citadel
Thruston B. Morton
Khenh
U Thant
Parla
Honal
Washington
Commission On Civil Disorders
International
Biafrang
U.S. Space Agency
Local Notables and Seasonal Hunts Compile Town News
Dianne Marcum makes dean's list at State College of Arkansas. City Police report driving about 99 129 tales last year averaging 49 900 miles per vehicle. Tech Sgt Billy J Flesher receives U S Air Force Commendation Medal at Moody AFB for meritorious service. Chief Master Sergeant William D Hale to the U S Air Force at Sheppard AFB. Rabbit and quail seasons close February 15 with forebearers' season ending February 28. Mr and Mrs W W Oglesby move to Hoperam Dallas retiring to Park Drive. Doug Rogers serves as page to Senator Olen Hendrix in Arkansas Legislature.
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Dianne Marcum
Vance Marcum
State College of Arkansas
Po. Hee Cat
William D. Hale
Horace Hale
Prescott, Ark
At S. Air Force
Sheppard Afb, Texas
Doug Rogers
C. M. Rogers Jr
Olen Hendrix
Arkansas
MiGs Downed as Bombers Blast Hue Front Line
U S fighters and bombers claimed two MiGs shot down and attacked three airfields as Marine jets pounded the Citadel at Hue during a three week battle. North Vietnamese gunners held the citadel's outer walls while U S air and ground forces pressed to breach the fortress inner area.
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Vy George Esper
Proas
Saigon
U.S
Hue
Air Force
Hanoi
Canton
U.S. Command
North Vietnam
Haiphong
Bai Thuong
Vinh
Demilitarized Zone
Vetnam
South Vietnam
Minor's Name in Court May Be Published
In a legal opinion, Ally Gen Les Evitts stated that the constitutional amendment creating the state Game and Fish Commission bars self reappointment, affecting Neil Sox Johnson whose term ends in July. Evitts also noted that the attorney general’s office allows publication of minor names on municipal court dockets by media.
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Lhd
WOR
Neil
Sox" Johnson
Nashville
Guv
Winthrop Hockefeller
State Game and Fish Commission
Les Evitts
Howard County
Junes Floyd
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Washburn
By'sylvan Meyer
Gainesville
Daily Times
War
Arkansas Army
New Vietnam
Manila
Cesar T. Lucero
Lucero
The
Sgt. Hale
Sheppard
Air Training Command
Progcott High
San Antonio College
Vanita
Mra. Brozle Haynie
Prescott
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
W. W. Oglesby
Hoperam Dallas
Park Drive
C. Cook
Minor
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