Clark County jurors urge new grand jury for ongoing county probes
Clark County Grand Jury urges forming a new panel this month to continue probing county government. The report notes bootleggers, intoxicants to minors, and political use of county equipment without criminal intent. It calls for more funding for undercover drug enforcement and interagency cooperation amid 200 pounds of marijuana seized and 15 felony arrests on I-30.
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Clarkity Grand Jury
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Committee On Law Enforcement
Clark County
Truck Weight Bill Filed For Arkansas Legislature
A bill to raise the maximum legal truck weight to 80,000 pounds and length limits on tractor trailers to 60 feet and tandem vehicles to 65 feet was filed as the new session opens. Sen. Larry Douglas, sponsor of the 1975 measure, returns as author. opposition cites highway wear and passing hazards. Rep. Bobby Glover also files two constitutional convention bills for 1977-78 and 1978-80 with elections to follow.
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Arkansas
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Springdale
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Clinton says not aware of Alford appointment bid
Arkansas campaign chief Bill Clinton said no Carter transition officials have talked to him about Dr. Dale Alford for any post. Alford’s son and supporters say he was close to a Health undersecretary post, but Carter aides have not commented. Alford, a 1959 congressman and write‑in winner, has long been involved in Arkansas politics and health ideas.
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Saugus Ironworks Restored as Massachusetts Tourist Landmark
The Saugus Ironworks in Massachusetts, birthplace of the American steel industry, has been restored and reopened as a popular tourist attraction drawing visitors to the historic industrial site and its museum.
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Saugus
Massachusetts
Abzug Considered for 1977 New York City Mayor
Rep. Bella Abzug, ending her term as Congress opens, hints she may run in New York City's 1977 mayoral race. Polls show her leading Beame, with a Daily News survey of 273 adults from Dec 13-15 placing Abzug at 18 percent to Beame's 16 percent.
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Bella Abzug
New Congress
New York City
Manhattan Democrat
Senate
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
New York Daily News
Hospital visit ends as she heads home for inauguration
In Brick Township New Jersey Miss Lillian discharged after a 12 day stay in hospital. She thanked staff and looked forward to preparations for the January 20 inauguration trip, awaiting her son's big moment.
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Washington
Lillian
Gloria
Gas allocations tilt toward homes over high paying industry
In Arkansas the federal decision to favor natural gas for human needs over industrial use reshapes the state’s economy. Arkla and energy firms warn of lost projects as industry shifts to cheaper power sources while homes, schools and hospitals gain gas priority.
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Nolan Fleming
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Federal Power Commission
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Fleming
Tom Holleman
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Nelson
Arkansas Power and Light Co
Southwest Energy Power Co
Former legislator Norman Hobgood marks 105th birthday
Norman Hobgood, a one time Arkansas state legislator from 1925 to 1929, teacher and farmer, reflects on a life spanning the Spanish American War era, judging the war pivotal in making the U S a world power. He recalls voting in 15 presidential elections and backing Ford in the most recent vote.
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Norman Hobgood
Arkansas
Hobgood
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Camden
John E. Martineau
Lonoke
Harvey Parnell
Rison
Clark County
Grover Cleveland
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