Celtics Clinch Win Streak as Wilt Sets Garden Scoring Mark
Wilt Chamberlain scores 57 at Madison Square Garden to raise his season total beyond 50 in a night of NHL like action. The Celtics notch their 52nd win tying a club record and loom as favorites to clinch the Eastern Division with a win in New York against the Warriors. The Lakers see the Minneapolis-St Louis game draw 6,781 fans as Bob Short eyes a possible move for the Lakers while New York is eliminated from playoffs. The Arkansas Press Association, formed in 1973, stands as one of the oldest such groups in the nation.
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Black Hawks Lose Stretch as Hockey Action Heats Up
The period sees Chicago’s Black Hawks drop a 4-1 result to the Montreat Cun team while Detroit, Boston, and New York fixtures deliver mixed fortunes. Key scorers include Bobby, Speight, and Rodis as teams jockey for position in early season play.
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Celtics Win Narrowly as Chamberlain Scores Quartet
Associated Press reports Wilt Chamberlain poured in 58 points as Boston edged a rival in a tight national basketball story. The piece notes the star’s scoring burst and references season-wide battles, with brief game context and ongoing team narrative.
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Economy Faces Major Postal Service Funding Cut
In Washington the House Appropriations Committee proposes a 81 million cut for the Post Office Department for the new fiscal year starting July 4, threatening reduced postal service and closures in many communities. Postmaster General Summerfield warns of degraded facilities if the cut remains.
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Bennett criticizes American Veterans Committee visit to Little Rock AFB
Arkansas Attorney General Bree Bennett denounces the American Veterans Committee visit to Little Rock Air Force Base on March 6. He accuses committee members of contacting Central High School students and the Arkansas NAACP, calling them unwanted and harmful. A civic clubs meeting last night noted the committee's controversial plan and warned against its actions.
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Murder trial jury in Finch case faces motions
In Superior Court Judge Waley R. Byars court, defense motions and verdict instructions are addressed as Dr. Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff stand charged with murder and conspiracy in the alleged killing of Finch's wife. Testimony notes sensational plots and possible juror pressure amid rumors of large sums wagered on trial outcomes.
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Protest Over Cold Water Release At Greens Ferry Dam
Arkansas Wildlife Federation and White and Red Rivers Protective Assn oppose the proposed cold water release system for Greens Ferry Dam. Fishermen fear cold water will harm fish in White and Whitel and Red Rivers below the dam, while advocates urge warm water releases to protect habitats. Engineers say altering plans would cost 5 to 6 million dollars and delay completion by one year. Fishermen along the White and Little Red Rivers formed the protective association to oppose the cold release plan.
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Faubus appoints Croxdale as Benton County coroner
Gov. Orval Faubus names Winfred R. Croxdale of Rogers as Benton County coroner to replace J. Sid Foster who resigned. Croxdale took oath February 9 and will serve Foster’s unexpired term ending December 31. He cannot seek an elective term under the state constitution.
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Cadet Ski Team Crash Injures Ten at West Point
At West Point New York a ski team train wreck on a sharp curve near the academy involved ten cadets. Three were hospitalized and four treated and discharged with minor injuries. An academy spokesman said none are in serious condition.
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Three Road Workers Die In Truck Crash
Three road maintenance workers were killed in Allentown Pennsylvania after a truck brakes failed and an empty hopper plowed into them. The victims were Adam Bailey 54 Kempton Eugene Ziegler 63 Breinigsville and Paul Melegey 43 Leesville James Rider 37 Millville was charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter.
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Arkansas Legion probes race relations at base
Clovis Copeland information chairman of the Arkansas Department of the American Legion says plans are underway to investigate race relations at the base. Bennell warned that any committee member who deviates will face action to ensure they follow approved policies.
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Castro Seizes Control as Mine Disaster Hits Cuba
Castro moves to seize Amadeo Budeta’s properties amid a coal mine disaster in Zwickau and Cuba’s regime takeover of private assets. ADN reports 106 miners trapped after an explosion. at least 17 believed dead. Rescue efforts hindered by ongoing crisis and political action.
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Woman Terrorized by Youth at Memphis Bus Stop
A young man threatened a woman at a dark Memphis bus stop and kidnapped her for about 30 minutes on a bus. Passengers and the driver stayed silent as the assailant concealed a pistol, threatening death if she spoke. The driver eventually stopped, and the suspect fled. The woman, unnamed, remains shaken and fears further harm.
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Sheriff hints at solution in Bay slaying of Chicago youth
A Bay Arkansas deputy hinted today a possible break in the slaying of 23 year old Donald Date Lamberson of Chicago. Found dead at his uncle Eugene Lamberson's Bay home Sunday night he was shot six times with a .22 caliber firearm. Chief Deputy C C John said a development may come tomorrow but did not discuss motives. The victim was visiting relatives in the Bay area while his uncle remained in hospital after a water accident.
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