Fulbright Praises Nixon Foreign Policy Despite Caution
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Fulbright, long an opponent of Johnson’s policies, now commends Nixon and Secretary Rogers for handling Europe well. He signals potential restraint on troop deployments, pushes for immediate talks with the Soviet Union, and notes uncertainty about how long Democratic support will endure as new commitments unfold. Hawaii volcano Kilauea continues erupting on the island.
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Jack Bell
Washington (Ap
Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
William P. Rogers
Senate
Lader
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Edward M. Kennedy
U.S
Rogers
Soviet Union
Brussels
U.S. weighs federal takeover of costly local welfare programs
Nixon administration mulls shifting operation of locally run welfare schemes to federal control in exchange for devolution of several federal programs to the states. White House aides indicate the plan was under consideration in February.
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Carl P. Leabsdorf
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Nixon
Bill Wray New Plumbing Inspector
The Board of City Directors approved Bill Wray to fill the dual posts of Plumbing and Building Inspector after the death of William Ramsey. The city, without a dedicated inspector, seeks stronger code enforcement and development oversight to support an approved federal community development program. The meeting also addressed angle parking reinstatement on South Elm Street, annexation of a new subdivision at 16th and Spring Hill, zoning changes for a beauty salon on Shover Street, and a home occupation rezoning at 3rd and High. The board discussed highway improvements linking to Interstate 30 and the North Hervey route, but no action was taken on Parks and Recreation director replacement.
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Bill Wray
William Ramsey
Water Department
Bull Wray
City of Hope
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State of
Arkansas
Weather Summary for Arkansas Wednesday to Thursday
Weather report for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Wednesday notes high 64 and low 37 with increasing cloudiness. Mostly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a chance of rain in the west and central areas and occasional rain across the state Thursday. Warmer daytime temperatures today and tonight with a high in the 60s to 70s and a low in the 40s to low 50s.
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Arkansas
Nixon Visits Europe Press Toward German Reunification
In London Nixon reiterates U S commitment to reunification of Germany and to shared defense with West Germany. He tells Kiesinger and Brandt that American and German pledges to a durable peace cannot change, stressing Europe’s future security.
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London
Nixon
United States
Kiesinger
Willy Brandt
Germany
West Germany
Obituary for Ethel Patterson 88 Texarkana resident
Mrs. Ethel Patterson aged 88 died in a Texarkana hospital on Wednesday. A native of Washington Arkansas she is survived by daughter Mrs C A Campbell of Alexandria Louisiana. Funeral services were set for Thursday February 27 at 3 p.m. in Herndon Chapel with Dr Ralph Hillis officiating. Burial followed at Washington Cemetery under Herndon Funeral Home direction.
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Ethel Patterson
Texarkana
Washington
Arkansas
C. A. Campbell
Alexandria
Louisiana
Herndon Chapel
Ralph Hillis
Washington Cemetery
Herndon Funeral Home
Mixed Drinks Bill Clears the House in Arkansas
Arkansas House approved the administration’s local option mixed-drink bill on reconsideration by 49 to 44 with paired votes, reaching 51 on the final tally. The measure now goes to the Senate where sponsors say support is stronger, prompting cheers from supporters. Rep. Joe Hamilton cast a late voice vote for the bill.
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ED Shearer
Associated Press
Little Rock
Arkansas House
Hayes McClerkin
House
Senate
McClerkin
Joe Hamilton
Town Life Echoes From Odd Fragments
Fragmentary excerpt recalls old town watchman days and social gossip. Mentions a strict but friendly neighborhood, women’s reputations tied to modest dress, and quirks of life from a red schoolhouse to walnut hair dye. Includes a stray parliament remark and a note on temperature.
Phony Name Admitted in Shaw Case
Lawyer Dean Andrews Jr testified that Clay Bertrand did not exist, saying the name was imaginary in the Kennedy assassination case involving Clay Shaw. Andrews claimed Bertrand called after Oswald's arrest to offer defense help, but he admitted he spoke without full caution.
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Bill Crider
Associated Brass Writer
NEW Orleans
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
Clay Bertrand
Clay Shaw
Bertrand
Dean Andrews Jr
Shaw
Jim Garrison
Oswald
Andrews
Warren Commission
FBI
Clay Bertran
Dallas
Understanding Johnsons Vietnam Peace Offer Paragraph
The article outlines Johnsons peace understanding for talks with North Vietnam and the Viet Cong while outlining conditions and conflicts. It notes a bombing halt from 8 am after the speech, acceptance of Saigon, and limits on using force. It questions how much Hanoi agreed and how much was Johnsons unilateral understanding.
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Johnson
Salomon
North Vietnam
Nixon
United States
Katzenbach
U.S
Hanoi
Saigon
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