Arkansas Tax Debate Spurs 1971 Study Group
A column argues for a comprehensive review of Arkansas tax policy by a Legislative Council committee of 100 and a proposed federal style tax force. It criticizes a March special session and warns that raising the sales tax rate would burden common people more than broadening tax coverage.
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Arkansas Legislative Council
General Assembly
Legislative Council
Joe Ford
Little Rock
Arkansas
Reservoir Level to Be Raised at Geark Reservoir
LITTLE ROCK AP The water level of Geark Reservoir at Geark Lock and Dam will begin rising today as authorities announce plans to raise the level. Officials say the adjustment aims to improve water management and regional supply for the area near Geark.
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Little Rock
Geark Reservoir
Qeark Lock
U S Bombers Hit North Vietnam and Laos Battlefronts
U S air raids paused 36 hours as B 52 bombers entered action against North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao forces threatening the Plain of Jars in Laos. North Vietnamese attacks on the airfield at Plein of Jars were repulsed, while Meo forces under Gen. Vang Pao recaptured the Plain last summer and faced new Laos clashes.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
America
Laotian
Plain of Jars
Laos
Vientiane
Plein of Jars
Long Cheng
Sigonap
Plain of Jar
Arkansan Navy Seaman Killed in Vietnam War
Washington AP report says Navy Seaman Timothy J. Green, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Green of Little Rock, was killed in action in Vietnam. The Defense Department announced the casualty on Tuesday.
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Washington
Defense Department
Navy
Timothy J. Green
Jack Green
Little Rock
Vietnam
Rockefeller appoints Leo Zachary to state Parks Commission
Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller named Leo Zachary a 47 year old Springdale resident and executive director of the Springdale Chamber of Commerce to the state Parks Recreation and Travel Commission. He succeeds J R McKinley of DeQueen who resigned at the governor's request.
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Uttle Rock
Winthrop Rockefeller
Tueatdy
Leo Zachary
Springdale
State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission
Zachary
Springale
Nixon Asked to Clear Up School Policy
White House backs a substitute offered by Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott for a Southern desegregation amendment. Bryce Harlow advised that the Scott amendment is administration language and preferred to the Stennis proposal, provoking dispute with Sen. John Tower who said the White House imprimatur was not given. Southern critics warned the substitute fails to address de facto segregation in the North while pursuing de jure segregation in the South.
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Joe Hall
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Senate
Hugh Scott
Scott
Bryce N. Harlow
Nixon
Harlow
John Stennis
D-Miss
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Robert Ji. Finch
John G. Tower
Towns
Tower
Stennis
A Drive to Keep From Choking on Our Own Debris
A newspaper sampler notes pollution, public health odds, and quirky line items. It cites mothers' birth risks, Thames fish recovery, and Americas waste: 400 million pounds daily, half a billion annual disposal cost. Includes quotes and folklore about luck and aging.
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New York
Polluion
London
Thames
Panetta Resigns Over Civil Rights Policy Clash at White House
E. Panetta, director of HEW Office of Civil Rights for eleven months, says protests from racist lawmakers and lack of presidential support endangered civil rights efforts. He cites a “buying and selling” atmosphere in administration policy and says other aides and Congress pressured his exit. Panetta had offered to resign earlier but was talked out of it before finally stepping down amid mounting pressures.
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Thelen Jr
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
Aldes
Studiecra E. Panetta
Mrentment of Health, Education and Welfre
Office of Civil Rights
White House
Congress
Panetta
Anown
Prost Nixon
Fe Anne
Panella
HEW
Robert H. Finch
Congressional
Florida court upholds unitary plan in Orange County
A federal appeals court in Orlando ordered Orange County to implement a neighborhood assignment system that preserves three all black schools while desegregating eight others. The ruling allows transfer priority to the nearest predominantly white school, with limited freedom of choice for black students and guaranteed space-based options.
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Orlando
Fla
Florida County
Sth
U.S. Churdt Court of Appeals
Florida
Orange County
George Young
US. District Court
Orange County School Board
James Markel
Kel
Sparks
Markel
Young
Feild Twins Celebrate 99th Birthday in Arkansas
Twin brothers Talbot Feild Sr. of Texarkana and W. Terry Feild of Little Rock marked their 99th birthday on Tuesday. W. Terry Feild missed the birthday ride due to cataract surgery suggestions. Talbot Feild Jr. hosted a private party at the Capitol Club on the 23rd floor of the Worthen Bank Building. The pair hoped to show optimism by opening savings accounts at the bank.
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Little Rock
Talbot Feild Sr
Texarkana
W. Terry Feild
Talot Feild Jr
Hope
Capitol Club
Worthen Bank
Weather Turn Colder Across Arkansas Tonight
Cooler weather is forecast for Arkansas with a chance of showers as two cold fronts move through this evening and tonight. Temperatures are expected to fall to the upper 20s to low 30s, with Monday highs reported ranging from 53 in Jonesboro to 41 in Memphis and overnight lows varying across the state. No precipitation was recorded in the past 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. today.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Thomas A. Kempis
Associated Press
Arkansas
Weather Bureau
Jonesboro
Fort Smith
Little Rock
el Dorado
Memphis
Pine Bluff
Texaikana
Harrison
Fayetteville
Man Drowns in Water Lot Near Sherrill
SHERRILL Ark AP Hae ert lee Yancy 21 of Sherrill drowned Tuesday in a water filled ditch on a farm near Sherrill Jefferson County authorities said Yancy drowned after suffering an epileptic seizure
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Sherrill
Ark
Lee Yancy
Jefferson County
Yancy
Nixon outlines Vietnam talks and Kissinger study panel
President Nixon in his State of the World report pushes for talks with Hanoi toward a compromise settlement in Vietnam. He also announces a high level Vietnam studies group led by Dr. Henry Kissinger to systematically review U.S. programs and actions in Vietnam and assess the Vietnamization effort.
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Spencer Davie
Associated Press
Washington
Niven
Congress
South
Vietnam
Hanoi
U.S
Nixon
Henry Kissinger
Five Convicted in 1968 Democratic Convention Riots
A federal jury in Chicago convicted five men of inciting violence at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Seven defendants were acquitted of conspiracy charges. Cross-state activity and rioting allegations were central, while a mistrial motion and potential new hearing were discussed by defense.
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Alletin Chicago
Beaana
Farry
Abbott Holfas
Ward C. Davie
Chicago
U.S. District Court
William M. Kunstler
Leonard J. Weinglass
Julius J. Hoffman
Aft-Ee
Court defines Orange County school system plans
AP reports a federal appeals court for the first time defines a school system in Orange County to implement a neighborhood pupil assignment plan. The decision signals a move toward desegregation while other pages note votes on a $35 million education bill and White House positions.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Hope Roundup Club rides Thursday night in Hope
Community notes list the Hope Roundup Club outing set for Thursday at 7 30 weather permitting. Items mention James Rowe a Hope HS graduate and Henderson State College freshman track member with noted times and family ties. Also there are notices about airman Larry Langston completing airbase training and assigned duties, local voter registration changes, All-State Band selection, and upcoming school tax election endorsements by civic groups.
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James Rowe
Hope
Henderson State College
Hope High
Lacle Rowe
Crackdown on Minor Drivers Ordered by City Board
The Board of City Directors at a special meeting ordered the Police Department to enforce laws against minors operating motor vehicles. Previously, lax enforcement let unlicensed or underage drivers pose risks, burdening parents. Now between ages 14 and 16 a minor may drive only when accompanied by a qualified licensed operator.
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Board of City Directors
Police Department
Cnn Becque
Nny
Board of Directors
Africathy W
Walig
Licenss
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Laneburg, Ark
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