Public Hearing Sought On Bill To Hide County Expenditures
Citizens urged to attend the Little Rock hearing on House Bill 301 to repeal a requirement for publication of county warrants. The press of public money, taxpayers deserve to know how funds are spent. The House Judiciary Committee will convene after today’s session to hear opposition and push for a Do Not Pass recommendation against the measure.
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Weather Turns Fairly Cold Across Nation
The Associated Press reports broadly cold conditions nationwide with wet spots but no severe storms. Subzero readings eased in New England and upstate New York after Sunday, Watertown New York logged 58 inches of snow, and frigid air spread into North Dakota and Minnesota with near zero temps in places. The cold belt was set to reach the upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes, with freezing lines from northern Maine to southern South Carolina and into northern Georgia and Tennessee. Temperatures ranged mostly in the 20s and 30s elsewhere, 40s to 50s along the Pacific and southern regions.
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Pacific Coast
Weather report notes January yolal precipitation and station hours
January Yolal precipitation measured 1.03 inches, lower than last January's 5.22 inches. An Experiment Station report covers 94 hours ending Monday morning with highs near 67 and lows around 32.
Arkansas Supreme Court rules in favor of Superior Forwarding
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Superior Forwarding Co. may provide through truck service from Jonesboro and Harrisburg to Little Rock by combining certificates of authority. The decision overturns a Pulaski Circuit ruling and sides with through service to northeast and other Arkansas cities, with a 4-3 vote. Separate case: attorney John Harris Jones awarded 17,500 for representing Mrs. Elsie J. Selig in Ben J. Altheimer Foundation matter. Jefferson Circuit Court had set 10,000.
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Hathhote
Votes Ruled Legal in Marion County Sheriff Race
Incumbent Jack Pace says the paste-in votes cast in the Marion County sheriff and collector race were legal if no fraud occurred and will appeal to the state Supreme Court. Pace lost to right-in George Hickey in the last general election. Circuit Judge Woondy Murray ruled the paste-in votes counted.
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Hijacked Venezuelan Freighter Lingers Off Brazilian Coast
Venezuelan sloop Anzoategui, hijacked by Communist gunmen, lay off a Brazilian island near Belem as US and Venezuelan warships pursue. A U S Navy spokesman cited mystery over captors’ intent and passengers. Crewmembers were held captive as a carrier aimed toward Brazil amid regional tension and possible asylum offers.
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Mrs Hackett Dies Sunday in Stamps Arkansas
Mrs Mat tie Garner Hackett representative from Lafayette County dies en route to hospital in Lewisville after a heart attack at her Stamps home. A veteran lawmaker she chaired the House Oil and Gas Committee first woman in the post. Survived by brother Frank Garner. She helped win a chemill tax for local libraries in 1951.
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Final Rites and Tax Clash Highlight Arkansas News
In Little Rock AP reports Rep Hardy Croxton attacked Gov Faubus tax plans on out of state insurers calling them persecution while proposing favors for Arkansas investments. Faubus wants reserve investments and higher premiums taxes. Croxton advocates a one quarter of one percent reduction to spur local investment. Final rites for Mrs Mary Roland 81 were held in Camden for Feb 15 death. murder charge filed in Camden after a fatal shooting last Saturday.
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Weguage
Cubs Pack Organized at Paisley Charter School
Paisley news notes new Cub Scout Pack forming at Paisley School with four dens in Hope and one in Fulton. Raymond Byers named Cubmaster of Hope, with den mothers and committee members from Hope and Fulton. Pack sponsored by the PTA and to meet at Paisley School monthly.
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Fultax
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Earl Bain
Easterling
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Jim Roland Fulton
George. Perry
Donald ‘Jones
Hershel Johnson
Earl R
Saunders
Leland Latshaw
Gambling Bill in Arkansas House Set for Vote
A bill to create a special police unit to investigate gambling practices in Arkansas was expected to be voted on early this week. Rep N B Murphy authored the measure which drew church group support after a public hearing. delays by Rep Nathan Schoenfeld halted action last week.
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Arkansas GOP chair says state not enforcing anti gambling laws
Not Enforcing FORT SMM Ark AP William Spicer, chairman of the Arkansas Republican Party, said Saturday that the state is not enforcing anti gambling laws. He called it a sad situation while noting the GOF believes all laws should be enforced, including gambling laws.
Arkansas seeks to replace state song Traveler with Arkansas
Arkansas lawmaker Rep Roscoe Brown proposes dropping The Arkansas Traveler as state song and replacing it with Arkansas. He says Traveler is undignified and prefers a more stately tune closer to an anthem. The Traveler, a fiddle tune likely by Col Sanford Faulkner, replaced Arkansas in 1949 after being adopted in 1917.
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Moderate Temperatures Persist With Scattered Rain
The Weather Bureau in Little Rock forecast moderate temperatures through Tuesday with occasional rain and possible thundershowers across South Arkansas this afternoon and tonight. Highs were expected in the 54 to 64 range, Sunday highs in the 50s, and overnight lows from 19 at Fayetteville to 39 at Texarkana as clouds lingered and readings rose into the 40s.
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Deaths in Arkansas Reach Sixteen From Violence This Week
A 16 year old white youth died in a traffic crash on Highway 59 near Cedarville. Johnny Barnes, 16, also of Cedarville, survived with head injuries. Huey P Barr, 27, of Hutigg was shot in a cafe at Hutigg and died at a Marion hospital. James Davenport, 33, a Black man from Marion, was held on an open charge in the shooting. Sundya Ferrell, 28, of Fort Smith, died from injuries in an auto crash near Dyer. Eight other traffic deaths occurred that week, with two additional shootings, two fires, and one explosion fatality.
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Court Strikes Two Draft Dodger Citizenship Provisions
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that two acts stripping citizenship from wartime draft evaders abroad violate due process. Justice Goldberg led the majority, saying punishment cannot be imposed without a trial, though evasion is a grave offense. Justices Harlan Clark Stewart dissented with White joining.
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All Around Town Buster A Denton District Statement
Community notes praise volunteers for aiding during the Proving Ground fire and thank supporters for preventing greater damage. The VFW offers a hospital bed and mattress for those in need. APA announces Hempstead fundraising total of 4348.80 from the Christmas Seal Campaign and a local high school winner advances in a homemaker scholarship program. A humorous cafe item, a business school imprint, and a pre automobile walking drill are mentioned.
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Hempstead
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Littles Rock
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Faught, 58, Found Dead Near Home in Hope
Chester R. Faught a 58 year old farmer of Hope died from a heart attack early last night. He was a Baptist member survived by wife Cortelia Foster Faught three sons D L Faught C L and Cecil Roy Faught of Hope a daughter Marlene Faught his mother Mrs H T Faught of Waldo three brothers Felix Lloyd Angela and three sisters Mrs John Anderson Mrs Johnnie Wright and Mrs B C Wynn. Funeral services set for 2 pm Tuesday at New Liberty Baptist Church with Rev Horace Lyman Hollis and Rev Gordon Renshaw. burial at Ayers Cemetery by Oakcrest service.
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Pontize
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Tacious
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Hollis
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Oakcrest
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Arkansas House Recesses Tuesday for Rep Mattie Hackett Funeral
The Arkansas House will recess Tuesday so members can attend the funeral of Rep. Mattie Hackett who died of a heart attack Sunday. Special buses will transport representatives who wish to attend the service at Stumps. Speaker Marion Crank said normal business would continue today.
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Gambling Unit Bill Faces House Debate Today
Arkansas House opened with a dispute over Rep. N. B. Murphy anti gambling bill amid a filibuster shift led by Rep. Nathan Schoenfeld. The House planned to consider Schoenfeld amendment in today morning hour while legislators prepare for a memorial to Rep. Mattie Hackett and note a bill to form a special police unit to probe gambling.
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