Alexander vows to fight Nixon cuts for Arkansas programs
Congressman Bill Alexander told Arkansas State University journalists he will oppose President Nixon's reductions to domestic programs he calls vital to Arkansas and the state's economy. He said he supported George McGovern in 1972 but warned against a massive party exodus and questioned a blanket press shield law.
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Richard M. Nixon
ASU
George McGovern
McGovern
Strikes crisis prompts push for long term action
Washington reports Congress struggles with recurring transportation strikes. The Penn Central walkout was halted by law within hours, marking the eighth such crisis in six years. Proposals seek permanent emergency machinery, cooling-off periods up to 110 days, and potential government seizure or arbitration to prevent future disruptions. House and Senate bills abound, with Grif fin leading one effort to curb labor arbitration post-walkout.
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Michigan
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Tration
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D-Tex
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Enrollment at Southern State College tops 1800 in spring
Magnolia Ark. registrar James L. Smyth reports spring enrollment at Southern State College reaches 1,808, with 975 men and 833 women. Hope residents listed among students include Aterbury, Barton, Beck, Benton, Bingham, Bright, Carter, Cheatham, Clemons, Davis, Elder, Flowers, Gorz, Gunter, Hamilton, Hastings, Hollis, Jones, Koen, Leverett, McMahon, Odgen, Polk, Pondexter, Pree, Quilliam, Rook, Ross, Russell, Singleton, Stevenson, Sutton, Tullis, Turner, Vines, Waller, Ward, Warren, Webb, White, Wickliffe, Williams, and Wood. Other area students include Mullins and the Harrises of Washington.
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Southern State College
James L. Smyth
Hope
A. Wayne Aterbury
Philip Wesley Barton
Carroll W. Beck
Shirley A. Benton
Joe N. Bingham
Judith A. Bright
Sheryl K. Bright
Kenneth D. Butler
Steve A. Carter
Dale C. Cheatham
Barney B. Clemons
Joan‘Ethel Davis
Scott McRae Wood
Kenneth R. Mullins
Fulton
Amelia Jo Harris
Verna Leola Harris
Washington
POW Returns to Memphis After Eight Years in Captivity
Cmdr Raymond Vohden arrives at Memphis Naval Air Station with wife Bonnie, using crutches and a khaki uniform. He goes to the base hospital for a reunion. his family recalls the long separation. Welcoming him are Rear Adm Sackett and Rep. Kuhkendald and Jones.
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Obituary for Richard D. Yarbrough of Shreveport
Richard D. Yarbrough 69 of Shreveport died February 14 from an apparent heart attack. Survived by wife Rutie J. Yarbrough two daughters Alice Hagaman and Mrs James Smith one son Clifton one brother Frank Yarbrough and one sister Minnie Hicks Graveside services set for Friday at 3 p.m. Holly Grove Cemetery with Rev Norris Steele officiating Herndon Funeral Home of Hope in charge.
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Clifton
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Hope
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Tucson
Ariz
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Herndon Funeral Home of Hope
Wholesale prices rise sharply in January
Wholesale prices climbed 1.3 percent unadjusted and 1.1 percent seasonally in January, led by farm products and processed foods. Industrial commodities rose 0.5 percent unadjusted, with consumer finished goods up 1.6 percent unadjusted. The report notes weather and strong export demand as drivers and follows Nixon wage price controls phase ending.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Nixon
Eight Tons of Marijuana Seized From Don Miguel
SAN PEDRO California AP Customs agents seized eight tons of marijuana from the Mexican freighter Don Miguel Wednesday in the largest marijuana seizure ever in the United States Three persons were arrested and crewmen aboard the 150 foot freighter and a tug were ordered to remain aboard the vessels The Don Miguel was impounded along with the tug after arriving in Los Angeles harbor from Mazatlan The freighter once bore the name USS Reluctance used in filming Mr Roberts.
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United States
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Arkansas Weather Forecast for Thursday Night and Friday
Experiment station report for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Thursday records high 44 and low 27. Arkansas forecast calls for fair and cold tonight then partly cloudy and not so cold Friday with lows tonight in the upper teens to mid 20s and highs Friday in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
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Arkansas
Arkansas Bar leader blasts no fault auto bill
Henry Woods of Little Rock, president of the Arkansas Bar Association, denounces a no fault auto insurance proposal as the most extreme bill. The hearing before the Arkansas House Insurance and Commerce Committee was continued to Friday. The measure would cover up to 3000 in medical expenses regardless of fault, with the right to sue for damages above that amount.
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Little Rock
Henry Woods
The
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Woods
Insurance and Commerce Committee
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Arkansas Association of Insurance Agents
Bobby Glover
Carlisle
Astronauts visit state legislature in Arkansas
Apollo 17 commander Eugene Cernan told Arkansas lawmakers that reaching the moon boosted national pride and earned global respect. Navy Captain Ronald Evans and Dr. Harrison Schmitt accompanied him on a goodwill tour, presenting Gov. Dale Bumpers with keepsakes including a replica Arkansas flag and an Apollo patch.
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Eugene A. Cernan
Arkansas
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Harrison Schmitt
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United States
Odrinex Weight Loss Guarantee Ad
A drugstore promotes Odrinex tiny tablets as a safe way to shed excess fat without dieting or exercise. The ad claims 14 years of use, counts thousands of customers, and offers a money back guarantee if weight loss is not achieved, with mail order options and prices for plan and economy sizes.
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