Water development in Red River Valley urged over new federal works
Our Daily Bread urges prioritizing water resources over new federal buildings during fiscal strain. It cites a $28 965 000 federal allowance for Red River valley projects and recalls past opposition to a Hope post office, arguing productive public works justify spending. The piece links regional progress to navigation and river valley development.
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Bureau of the Budget
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Tennessee
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Snow Closes Schools in East Arkansas
Snow blanketed Eastern Arkansas prompting school closures and hazardous driving conditions. Cross County saw drifts up to 22 inches, while Forrest City St Francis County and Helena districts closed after three inches. Over two inches fell in Phillips County in about two hours before melting as skies cleared. Louis Hurley of Florado was nominated to a 10 year term on the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission by Governor Rockefeller.
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Cross County
Cross
Forrest City
St. Francis County
Phillips County
Helena
Uttle Rock
Louis Hurley
Florado
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
Winthrop Rockefeller
Romney Exits Race as Rockefeller Draft Moves Forward
Washington AP. George Romney quits the Republican presidential race without a ballot and Nelson Rockefeller signals willingness to consider a draft. Governors meeting in Washington weigh a new candidate as Romney admits lack of support and faces front runner Nixon. Rockefeller rejects candidacy but may accept a draft if called. The rumor triggers widespread reaction on Capitol Hill as Romney withdraws before the New Hampshire primary.
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Walter R. Mears
Associated Press
Washington
George Romney
White
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New York
Nelson’ A. Rockefeller
Romney
Michigan
Richard M. Nixon
Harry Kelly
Capitol Hill
New Hampshire
Cas
Scott
Wisconsin
Boyle
Nelson A. Rodkafeller
Georges Romney
Housing 6 big Issue in Rights Fight
Senate action looms as Everett Dirksen moves to force a showdown vote on a civil rights bill banning discrimination in sale or rental housing. The plan seeks a two thirds vote to end debate, with Dirksen aiding a coalition that previously blocked debate and now backs a compromise bill despite Southern objections.
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John Chadwick
Associated Press
Washington
Serpente
Everett M. Dirksen
Senate
Dirksen
Robert -Si-McNamara
Defense
Religious Group Sets Friday Spring Circuit Convention
Eugene Shuster announces plans for the Spring Circuit Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses at Fair Park Coliseum. Some 600 ministers are expected, with 23 department supervisors arriving to volunteer. The program includes ministry development, public speaking, baptism on Saturday, and a Sunday talk Why Does God Permit Wickedness.
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Congregation of
Jehovah's Witnesses
Fair Park Coliseum
Assembly
Shuster
Hope
Mrs Winthrop Rockefeller to Address Cystic Fibrosis Conference
Mrs Winthrop Rockefeller will speak Friday at the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation annual conference in New York. The address comes as the foundation seeks expanded private support and research funding.
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Winthrop Rockefeller
National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation
New York
Tax hike urged if Vietnam escalation occurs
US officials indicate any increase in Vietnam troop deployments could force a higher tax levy. A 10 percent surcharge is discussed, but escalation might push the rate above that level to cover up to $2 billion per year for 50,000 additional troops. President Johnson met with Joint Chiefs chair Wheeler amid troop-rate speculation.
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Washington
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Vietnam
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Saigon
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SWADC plans two retardation centers in Hope area
Arthur Street, chairman, announces SWADC pledges two centers for mentally retarded in Miller, Hempstead, Howard, Little River and Lafayette Counties. Main site in Hope, sub center in Wilton. Centers coordinated with Magnolia and Texarkana mental health groups. buses to transport, day care planned, and vocational training for adults. Meetings set for March. directors named to run program serving seven counties.
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South- West Arkansas Development Council
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Hope
Ageney
Wilton
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Little River County
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Magnolia
Greater
Texarkana
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State Rehabilitation Department
State Educational Department
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Mike Carozza
Romney Rockefeller split reshapes GOP race after Nixon flare
A fragmentary AP digest notes Gov Rockefeller could unite 400 plus GOP nominating votes if rivals withdraw. Nixon aide watches for Rockefeller entry while Romney quits early. The report also cites Vietnam tax talk and McNamara departure, plus housing and tax withholding updates in Arkansas and state finance rules.
Arkansan War Victim Officially Declared Dead
The Defense Department announced that Army Maj. James T. Payne of Trumann Ark. has been declared dead of hostile causes in the Vietnam War after being listed as missing. He was married to Betty G. Payne of Trumann.
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Trumann
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Betty G. Payne
Pat McCain Seeks Re election for Hempstead County Clerk
The Star announces Pat McCain, seeking re election as Hempstead County Clerk. She states she has served the office for two years with courtesy and efficiency and asks for votes in the upcoming Democratic Primary.
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Hempstead County
Col Samuel C Smith Hall of Fame honor noted locally
All Around Town highlights Col Samuel C. Smith named to the Infantry School Hall of Fame at Ft Benning Ga. He is son of Mrs Pauline Prince of San Clemente California and has local relations in Hope Columbus and Washington. Also mentions seedings stored for Delight farmers and honors roll students from University of Arkansas College of Business.
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Pauline Prince
San Clemente
Calif
Herbert Griffin
Edward Schooley
Hope
William Gilbert
Washington
George Clendenin
Columbus
Col. Smith
Newstoy
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University of Arkansas
College of Business
Charles Lee Bro Hope
Edward T. Tollets
Nashville
Ohn J. Wilson Jr
Thomas Edwin Woodson
Amity
Thomas Mark Anthony
Demoss Jones
Mineral Springs
vietnam war air strikes kill 19 aboard sea knight
AP reports radar guided U S planes attacked near Hanoi and Hai Phong as North Vietnam strikes back with Hanoi suburbs hit by Tass. U S Command says 19 aboard a CH46 Sea Knight were killed when it crashed after being hit. C130 damaged but landed with no casualties.
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Associated Press
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Bomber Missing Off Texas Coast with Eight Aboard
An Air Force B52 bomber with eight aboard vanished after overflighting a Gulf bombing range off the Texas coast. No bombs were released. Carswell AFB expected the aircraft to return by 9:30 a.m. local time. Last contact was late Wednesday, eight miles south of Matagorda Island. The search included three helicopters, three fixed‑wing aircraft, and Coast Guard vessels.
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Matagorda Island
Corpus Christi
Houston
Carlton Li. Lee
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