Government Fancies Itself Judge and Jury
The piece denounces federal wage and price policies and defends private enterprise. It argues Washington inflates costs via labor hikes and inflation rhetoric, cites Bethlehem Steel price changes, and warns of Social Security trust fund raids and future tax hikes. It dismisses government as unsustainable financially and mocks political leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem
Cai
F O. U
Dunior
New Trial Granted in Hot Springs Slayer Case
Malvern Arkansas AP four new trials granted for Mrs Baymeunter of Hot Springs after conviction for fatal shooting of her husband on Sept a Mrs Tutus is free on 2500 bond and sentenced to two years Circuit Judge Henry B Means granted the new trial Monday noting potential delays into April or May due to the court docket The WBE said handwriting on three alleged death by own action notes submitted by Mrs Juntor suggested she acted in the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern, Ark
Battle on Between U.S. Steelmakers Over Price Increases
Washington AP reports major steelmakers balk at Bethlehem Steel and Inland Steel price boosts for structural steel framing as a government boycott looms. United States Steel remains cautious while officials push for purchases from lower priced firms. Army and defense orders shift to cheaper suppliers, signaling a potential government weapon in price actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Inland Steel Corp
Bethlehem
Colorad Ao
United States Steel Corp
Congress
Johnson
Robert S. McNamara
Inland Steel
Gardner Ackley
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Gethlehem
Viet Nam
Ackley
Driver Hits Parked Car on South Main Street
Harmon Hendrick of Nashville drove an auto that struck a parked car owned by A. A. Smith on South Main Street causing heavy damage. The vehicle required a wrecker removal while City Officer Shirley investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Af Auto
Harmon Hendrick
Nashville
A. A. Smith
South Main Street
Hendrick
Shirley
G1 Insurance Dividends Being Paid
Washington AP G1 life insurance dividends will be paid on policy anniversary dates the VA announced. About 4.606 million veterans will receive 2242 million with averages of 47.50 for World War II veterans and 73.75 for World War I veterans. no dividends for Korean War veterans. First payments to 154,000 will be issued this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veterans Administration
Kennedy
National Service
Fife Insurance
U.S
Fife
Athlete Killed in Viet Nam Action at Sea and Skies
Lt. (j.g.) Donald Calin, a former All American lacrosse midfielder and Naval Academy Sword recipient, was killed in action in Viet Nam. Navy officials advised his body was seen near wreckage on a mountainside after being reported missing. The 24-year-old graduate was top in athletics and starred in lacrosse and soccer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
J.g
Donald Calin
Naval Academy
Viet Nam
D.C. MacLaughlin Sr
Catonsville
Navy
MacLaughlin
Adm
B.J. Semmes Jr
Naval Personnel
Naval Academy Athletic Association
Mixed World Outlook Promises 1968 Breaks and Bets
An economic column paints a mixed world outlook for 1968 with richer nations gaining, the poor receiving more promises, and bold but humorous predictions from leaders like de Gaulle and Wilson. It cites new ideas in peace moves, aviation credits, a proposed education honor for Cassius Clay, a pro football salaries twist, a new pill, and AMA opposition to socialized medicine, ending with a cautious but hopeful note for a busy year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles de Gaulle
France
China
NATO
Moscow
Minsk
Pinsk
Omsk
Harold Wilson
Britain
Wales
BBC
Hiller
United Nations
Atbomt
Lady Bird
Johnson
Humphrey
Airlines
Harvard
American Medical Association
Union Leader Arrested in Transit Strike
Michael J. Quill and eight union officials were jailed for civil contempt of a court order blocking the New York transit strike. Judge Abraham N. Geller ruled the leaders must purge themselves and ordered jail after 11 a.m. if they did not return workers to service. The strike paralysed buses and subways since New Year’s Day. The leaders vowed to press on, signaling intensified bargaining amid the city’s transit crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael J. Quill
Quill
Afl-Cio Transport
Transport Workers Union
Afl-Cio Amalgamated Transit Union
Supreme Court
Burleson to Oppose Trimble in 3rd District Race
Fayetteville attorney David J. Burleson announced plans to file to run against J. W. Trimble in the Democratic primary for the 3rd District congressional seat. Burleson cited Trimble’s age and health, noting the district has grown to 25 counties. Also filing were Sam Jones for land commissioner and several for state Senate and House seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
David J. Burleson
Washington County
J. W. Trimble
Burleson
Fayetteville
Kelly Bryant
Trimble
Garland
Pike
Hempstead
Montgomery
Little River
Polk
Sevier
Howard
Pee Baxter
Auburn
Ala
University of Arkansas
Sam Jones
Jones
Bryant
Senate
House
Max Howell
Jim Brandon
Dan Sprick
Pulaski
Lonoke
Donald J. Brown
Union County
Allen Dishough
Cal Wedbelter Jr
Perry
H. Murray Slaycomb
Jefferson
Grant
F. L
Hugh Beasley
Garland County
Tom F. Digby
North Life Rock
Pubiski
Shepard Named Superintendent At Arkansas Girls School
Cutton W. Shepard, 99, named superintendent of the Arkansas Girls Training School at Alexander effective Jan. 15. Gov Orval Faubus announced the appointment after Mary Cooper resigned due to reported problems. Shepard had been acting head and previously led the Arkansas Boys Training School in Pine Bluff from 1987 until taking the Alexander post in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Cutton W. Shepard
Arkansas Girls Training School
Alexander
Orval BA Faubus
Mary Cooper
Shepard
Arkansas Boys Training School
Pine Bluff
Viet Cong hits U.S. paratroopers near Tuy Hoa
Viet Cong forces launched a counterattack on a search and destroy mission near Tuy Hoa 240 miles northeast of Saigon, injuring a U.S. paratrooper and killing and wounding several guerrillas as allied forces reported 180 Communist deaths in the operation. Air raids on North Vietnam remained suspended for a 12th day while the 173rd Airborne Brigade operated west of Saigon with light contact.
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Thomas A. Reedy
Saigon
Tuy Hoa
Baotrai
U.S
Viet Nam
Washington
Navy
173Rd Brigade
Call Special Election To Replace Rep Harris Urged
John Paul Hammerschmidt urged Governor Faubus to call an immediate special election to fill the vacancy in Arkansas 4th District after Rep Oren Harris said he would resign to take a federal judgeship. Hammerschmidt criticized state leaders for delaying action and warned of reduced representation in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
John Paul Hammerschmidt
Harrison
Orval E. Faubus
Oren Harris
D-Ark
Harris
Hammerschmidt
Republican Party
Congress
Arkansas
Catherine Norrell
W. F. Norrell
Rep
Arkansans
Negro Student Civil Rights Leader Shot to Death at Tuskegee
A civil rights leader and Negro student was shot to death in Tuskegee, as cloudy skies linger over the South. The Associated Press notes a high pressure ridge brings clear to partly cloudy weather in the midsouth with warmer temperatures tonight, and rain spreading from southern Texas into northern Arkansas, ending by Wednesday night.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
U.S. Weather Bureau
Texas
Calico Rock
Newport
Tuskegee SNCC leader Samuel Younge shot dead
A Tuskegee Institute student and SNCC field secretary Samuel Younge Jr., 22, was found shot to death in Tuskegee Alabama. A white man was taken into custody for questioning as hundreds of black students protested at the crime scene. The death spurred calls for federal marshals from SNCC chairman John Lewis to protect civil rights workers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskegee
Ala
Pace
Tuskegee Institute
Samuel Younge Jr
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Younge
Lowndes County
Shorter
Famally Wnth
Veterans Administration
Job Corps
North Carolina
Tuskegee Institute Advancement League
John Lewis
SNCC
Atlanta
Lyndon B. Johnson
Macon County
Alabama
Mohole Project Advances With $108 Million Ocean Drill Platform
The government orders full speed ahead on Project Mohole a $108 million effort to drill a six mile deep hole through ocean and earth to study the planet's origin structure and earthquakes. National Steel & Ship Building Co of San Diego is authorized to build the platform. preliminary work includes piling harbor floors and removing part of a pier. Construction will take about two years with an expected start in late 1968 or early 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gordon Lill
National Science Foundation
National Steel & Ship Building Co
San Diego
Lill
Viet Nam Peace Offense Aims At Negotiations
AP News Digest reports President Johnson to press a peace offensive including a North Viet Nam bombing pause to allow time for negotiations. Saigon roundup notes transit strike ultimatums as Michael J. Quill and aides face court action. Washington warns price boosters. major steelmakers wary of Bethlehem Steel price hikes. Shastri and Ayub Khan begin talks in the Soviet Union. Ned herring war eases with goodwill gesture. Reagan to seek California governor GOP nomination. Arkansas primary contest seen with Rep. Burleson opposing Trimble. Special election to fill Oren Harris seat outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Johnson
Saigon
Michael J. Quill
Court
New York
Washington
Bethlehem Steel
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Mohammed Ayub Khan
Soviet Union
Ronald Reagan
California
Arkansa
David J. Burleson
J. W. Trimble
D-Ark
Rephalomanet
Hag. Ur
Oren Harris
Republican Named Court Justice
Gov. Orval E. Faubus named Osro Cobb to fill a vacancy on the Arkansas Supreme Court. Cobb, a Faubus appointee formerly heading the State Workmen's Compensation Commission, will replace Justice Sam Robinson when he retires January 9. Faubus also selected Mark Woolsey to succeed Cobb on the commission.
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Little Rock
Orval E. Faubus
Osro Cobb
Republica
Arkansas Supreme Court
Cobb
Faubus
State Workmen's Compensation Commission
Sam Robinson
Robinson
GOP
Winthrop Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Mark Woolsey
State Highway Department
Workmen's Compensation Commission
Enrollments and events mix from Hope sources
Southern State College reports 2 228 fall enrollees with many freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors named. Newsboys parade at Cotton Bowl includes Marine escort Jackie Lauterback son of Mr and Mrs Harry Layter of Hope. Funeral closures for R T White noted along with Hempstead County Farm Bureau and Wildlife Association meetings and a night of basketball at Jones Field House with Hope Emmet junior senior girls and B teams.
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Hope
Southern State College
Terry Allen
John Bisling
Tommy Bright
Virginia Edwards
Paul Ehrhardt
Sharon Frith
James Fouse
David Grimmett
Carlton King
Harry Ray McMahon
Vincent Terry Allen
John Billing
Tommy Still
Jerry Waller
Dick Willis
Patricia Davis
James Hawkins
Dorothy Hatfield
Robert Mitchell
Judy Owen
William Reyenga
Marines
Jackie Lauterback
Star
Jones Field House
Hope and Emmet
Budget To Run Around One Hundred Fifteen Billion
The White House projects the 1967 68 federal budget at about 115 billion dollars up to this point, with some items still in question. Budget work advances, Moyers says no deadline extension is being pursued, despite initial requests near 125 billion. The figure could shift as items across defense and domestic programs remain unsettled. The 1968 session begins Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Bill D. Moyers
Mayers
Congress
Capitol Hill
Veteran's Hospital Chief Is Selected in Arkansas
Karl Nickle of Conway, a veteran administrator with long federal service, was named director of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fayetteville. He succeeds Dr. LGud B. Andrew who retired after 30 years. Nickle previously led a VA hospital at Linux Falls after starting with the Agriculture Department in 1933.
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Pavettrville
Ark
Karl $. Nickle
Arkansas State Teachers College
Conway
Veteran’s Administration Hospital
Fayetteville
Nickle
Llgud B. Andrew
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Linux Falls
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Hal Boyle
J.W. Trimble
U. S
Earth
AP News Digest
C. M. Rogers
R.T. White
Hempstead County Wildlife Association
Veteran’s Hospital
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