Nixon urges electoral reform but stops short of direct vote
President Nixon urged reform of the electoral system while not endorsing direct popular voting. He favored proportional distribution or district plans, warned against abolishing the electoral college, and proposed automatic statewide voting based on the popular result with a 40 percent threshold and a nationwide runoff if no candidate reaches it.
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Arkansas Senate Approves Corporate Tax and Tobacco Bills
The Senate debated the corporate income tax bill amid doubts over its required majority. It passed 20 14 and would raise about 12.5 million annually. The cigarette tax would rise 8 to 11 cents per pack, while cigars exceed 300,000, with amendments excluding snuff. Henderson State College name change voted to Henderson State University. other measures paused due to procedural questions.
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Tear Gas On Berkeley Campus Sparks Campus Violence
Police and 2,000 demonstrators clashed on the University of California Berkeley campus in the worst violence of the current student unrest. Twenty six students and 13 officers were injured and 14 youths and a girl were arrested after a noon rally and march ended in tear gas, cherry bombs, and barricades. Other campuses reported sit ins and demonstrations with few arrests, including Roosevelt University and Penn.
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Saenger Theatre Reopens After Major Remodel in Hope
The Saenger Theatre completes a three week remodel including wall drapes ceilings seats and balcony updates. New sound system enhances screenings and Julie Andrews star vehicle Thoroughly Modern Millie to be shown at regular prices. Mrs Seamans cites enhanced acoustics and a renewed, up to date ambiance as key improvements. Also noted are regional Cold War reports and a local election candidacy for Saratoga school board on March 11.
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Obituary: Carrie Mae Carrigan 87 Lifelong Hempstead Resident
Carrie Mae Carrigan 87 died in a Texarkana hospital Friday. She lived all her life in Hempstead County and was a Methodist. Survived by sister Josie Smith of Fort Worth and three grandchildren. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday at St Paul Methodist Church Ozan with Rev Jon Jones officiating. Interment at St Paul Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Home in charge.
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Arkansas Forecast Brief for 24 Hours Ending Friday
Mostly cloudy weather with limited temperature change through Saturday. Occasional rain expected across Arkansas tonight and Saturday. Tonight’s low in the 40s, highs reach mid 40s to near 60 Saturday. Precipitation about .25 of an inch.
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