Republicans Seek Independent Line in New Session
Washington AP reports Senate Republican Policy Committee Chair Bridges says Republicans will pursue a more independent stance in the new Congress. He expects about 30 of 35 Senate Republicans to align, with five differing on key issues, and notes diminished risk of presidential veto limits. Bridges predicts tougher stance on foreign aid and spending, and possible cooperation with conservative Democrats to curb excess programs.
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Hope debuts mercury vapor lighting in five blocks
The downtown Hope lighting upgrade replaces the old incandescent system with 83 mercury vapor fixtures. The new system delivers about three times the light, covers five blocks, and reduces energy use by about 1 percent while offering lower maintenance.
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Arkansas Weather Forecast Partly Cloudy Through Tuesday
Partly cloudy to cloudy this afternoon and tonight with a colder night. High around 40 today, Tuesday's high near 40. Central Arkansas: highs near 40, NE upper 30s, SE low 40s. NW mid 30s to high 30s, SW low to mid 40s. Tonight's lows central in 20s, NE and NW upper teens to low 20s, SE mid 20s, S and W mid to high 20s.
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New Year Brings Usual Wonder and Woe
A brief column reflects on the start of the new year noting familiar hopes and common troubles. Observers point to renewed expectations, festive customs, and ongoing social or economic concerns shaping early resolutions.
Carpenters Scarce in Japan amid construction boom
JAPAN faced a shortage of skilled carpenters as construction firms struggle to find trained workers. Builders report difficulty filling dryhire and wage offers rise to attract crews, with wage estimates and project timelines affected across major cities.
Jap Juveniles on Crime Binge
A mangled clipping notes juvenile crime sprees with police reports mentioning a thief and a prewar context. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the item signals rising juvenile delinquency and law enforcement responses amid wartime strain.
Cubans Rally Amid Invasion Fear and U.S. Tensions
In Havana Videl Castro inflamed crowds at a mass rally marking Cuba's second anniversary of the revolution amid charges of an imminent American invasion. The event featured heavy security, armored forces, and a backdrop of anti U.S. rhetoric as leaders dismissed American claims and urged unity against perceived threats. The United Nations Security Council addressed Cuban accusations with the U.S. denying plans for intervention.
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Liberals in Congress Aim to Limit Senate Filibuster
In a bid to curb conservative power, liberal Democrats in the Senate and House push strategies to end or weaken filibusters. A liberal caucus in the Senate seeks changes to Senate rules to halt filibusters with simply a majority. House liberals target the Rules Committee to gain policy influence and move Kennedy era civil rights agenda forward.
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Murder Case at Mena Baffles New Sheriff
In Mena Arkansas a new sheriff inherits a bizarre murder puzzle from predecessor Hensley. A farmer Brive Seorgin faces a case where a body is missing head arms and legs, found in a farm well. Medical examiners offer vague identification with no clues to the victim. Investigators speculate the killer used expert tools within a wide radius of Mena. The case challenges both the novice sheriff Seorgin and veteran State Police investigators as they pursue the missing parts and the killer.
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China Premier Visits Burma On Week-Long Trip
Chinese Premier Choanla arrived in Rangoon today for a week of talks with Burma leaders to foster closer ties between Peiping and Burma amid regional tensions and economic interests. Leaders from both nations were expected to discuss trade, security, and cultural exchanges as the state visit unfolds.
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Traffic death toll estimated during holiday period
Officials estimate New Year safety counts show a rising death rate during the seven hour holiday period ending Friday. A morning spike reduced totals but overall fatalities for the New Year weekend reached 257 road deaths plus 43 in other vehicle incidents and 85 in miscellaneous accidents.
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Communists Seize Key Positions in Laos Conflict
Rebels backed by Red China and Vietnam push toward Vientiane and Luang Prabang as government forces retreat. Evacuations of Americans proceed from Vientiane amid reports of heavy fighting along Route 13. Western observers question the extent of foreign involvement while Laos appeals for help to preserve independence.
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Snow and Cold Grip Wide Stretch of Nation
A harsh winter sweep across the northern United States brought heavy snow and frigid temperatures. Up to two feet fell in parts of New York near Lake Ontario, crippling travel as storms moved through Maine and northern New England. Vast areas from the northern Rockies to the Great Lakes stayed below zero, with Minnesota and the Dakotas reporting exceptionally bitter conditions.
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No Fleet Orders Over Laos Crisis Reported
TAP Formosa Api said no word from the Target's home port Yokontibe Japan about special measures. Formosa Defense Command denies any cause of the crisis in Les and notes no fleet orders over the Formosa Strait.
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Ten Congo Rebels Killed by UN Troops
UN troops in Katanga Province reported killing ten Baluba rebels who attacked a stranded rail wagon near Albertville. Nigerian escorts fired on the attackers with machinegun fire after they used shotguns and bows. The incident prompted a UN warning to Belgian authorities over use of Ruanda Urundi as a base for rebels. Congolese troops allied with Mobutu attacked from Belgian territory but were repelled after four hours of fighting.
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