Page Two China Trip Clouds Rise For Global Leaders
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan outlines how Nixon’s China talks alter the balance of power in Asia. The meeting with Mao and Chou En lai raises questions about Soviet encirclement, Japan’s remilitarization, and U.S. allied responses from South Korea to Taiwan amid continuing relations with Chiang Kai-shek and South Vietnam.
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Arkansas Forecast Report for 24 Hours
Experiment Station report for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Monday notes high 57 and low 42 with trace precipitation. Forecast calls for considerable cloudiness across Arkansas through Tuesday, a chance of light rain tonight, and mild temperatures turning colder Tuesday. Tonight’s low mainly in the 40s, Tuesday's high 40s north to upper 50s south.
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Hope Rotary hears about Tex-Ark Joist Plant plans
At the Hope Rotary Club meeting on Friday February 18 at Town and Country, Robert LaGrone introduced Tex-Ark Joist Company executives Charles Munn and Bill White who outlined a soon to be built plant in the old Proving Ground area. The project aims to start production by June 1, offering 210 to 220 jobs, citing right to work laws and proximity to Newport Steel Mill, with assurances of no pollution and only minor noise. The bond election was thanked for its favorable vote, and Rev Vernon Wickliffe was inducted as a new member by Albert Graves, while President Sam W. Strong led the session.
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Dock Workers Return After Longest West Coast Strike
West Coast longshoremen end a 13 day strike with a coastwide 71 percent approval of a new contract. Preparation crews tested cranes from Bellingham to San Diego as 218 ships idled were ready to resume loading and unloading in San Francisco Bay ports and Seattle reported 17 gangs scheduled for day work with 10 more for the night shift.
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Reunion Ends Rift Of Onassis And Jackie In 1970
In May 1970 a rift between Aristotle Onassis and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis nearly ended their marriage. Onassis suggested separation after quarrels, but Jackie followed him to Paris and they reconciled. The tale, drawn from Christian Carafakis, recalls Paris photos with Maria Callas and Jackie’s tearful gesture that saved the marriage.
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Davis to seek repeal of Arkansas government reorganization
Rep. George Davis of Horatio, sole gubernatorial candidate, says Gov. Dale Bumpers' plan to merge 64 agencies into 13 departments concentrates power in the governor and limits legislative oversight. He faults the reorganization for creating a massive bureaucracy and reduced accountability, urging repeal.
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Notable figures and deaths across several states
Harold C Case former Boston University president died at 69 in Anasquam Massachusetts. John Grierson founder of the British documentary movement died at 73 in Bath England. Richard Eldridge Fiske longtime AP editor died at 67 in Pepperell Massachusetts. Bill Barton former AP newsman found dead at 32 after a car wreck in Pontotoc Mississippi.
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British Queen Ends Visit to Singapore on Britannia
Queen Elizabeth wraps up a three day state visit to Singapore and sails for Malaysia aboard the royal yacht Britannia. The trip marks a ceremonial close to the long standing ties between Britain and Singapore as she departs in calm seas.
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British Power Still Dim
Electricity cuts blacked out homes and factories across Britain as the coal miners strike continued. The Central Electricity Generating Board warned full power would take a long uphill battle to restore, while nine hours of daily blackouts left factories on a three day week and unemployment projected above 3 million. Miners union leaders planned to recommend a 20 percent pay raise and ballots were sent to members, with votes expected Wednesday.
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Free Beltone hearing aid model offered in Chicago
A Beltone ad promises a free Beltaitaia model of a miniature hearing aid weighing under a third of an ounce. No cost or obligation, worn at the ear with no body-to-head wires, mailed from Beltone Electronics Corp to Dept. 27, Chicago.
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