Paper Work and a Wild Goose Visit
The editor notes a flood of year end reports in a publishing house workflow. Inventory audits and the Audit Bureau field auditor loom, followed by company audits and tax filings. A White-Fronted Goose visits the author’s back forty, identified through field guide notes, with colorless illustration.
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Alex. C. Washburn
Florida
Subtropical Islands
Sanibel
Captiva
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Chicago
Billy Dan Jones
Jones
Roger Tory Peterson
PH Otey
Volunteer Military Is Unrealistic
AP Military Writer notes defense officials doubt the all volunteer force plan is realistic. The panel foresees about 2.5 million volunteers at an added cost of 2 to 4 billion dollars yearly, while Vietnam withdrawals and manpower sit at 3.5 million. Critics warn the commission underestimates retention costs and fringe benefits.
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Freds. Hoffman
Washington
Presidential Commission
Defense
Thomas Gates
Nixon
Vietnam
U.S
Melvin R. Laird
Pentagon
Willian H. Meckling
University of Rochester
AP News Digest
Associated Press
Death From Exposure in Memphis Shocks City
Mrs. Macle Hall, 41, whose body was found Friday in a shallow Memphis water pool, died of exposure. The Blytheville native lived most of her life in Blytheville. officers list Memphis address. Detectives identified the body by fingerprints and dental notes. The case marks a troubling early 1945 incident awaiting fuller details.
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Macle Lau Hall
Memphis
Falice
Hall
Blytheville
Neotel
Ahipat
Census seeks help of young black men in 1970 head count
The Census Bureau launches a community education drive to persuade young black men to cooperate in the April 1970 census. Officials warn undercounts mean lost federal aid and fewer congressmen. The effort stresses confidentiality, with a nationwide payroll of 185,000 workers and pay from two dollars an hour to two hundred dollars weekly.
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John M. Pearce
Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Bureau
Toetal
Paul R. Squires
United States
Squires
Fhring
GOP
Sens
Jafety
Br Saint
New York
Syutres
Sleet and snow forecast for Arkansas tonight
The US Weather Bureau expects a night of sleet and snow across much of Arkansas as Arctic air moves in from the northwest. Precipitation amounts depend on how far southeastward the cold air reaches, with lows around the upper 30s to mid 40s in several cities.
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Arkansas
Stith
US Weather Bureau
Harrison
Jonesboro
Little Keck
Fort South
Pise Bluff
Ind
Texarkana
EL Dordt
Texarkara
Secret Inquest in Kennedy Case Opens Quietly
Edgartown Massachusetts AP reports a secret inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne’s death on Chappaquiddick Island as Senator Edward Kennedy faces his first formal questioning. The closed proceedings guard records until criminal exposure passes, while police prepare the courthouse for witnesses and potential listening devices.
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Joseph
Mohbai
Associated Press
Edgartown
Mass
Mary Jo Kopechne
Edward M. Kennedy
Chappaquiddick Island
Kennedy
Miss Kopachne
Poncha Pond
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy Brothers
Martha’s Vineyard
James A. Boyle
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Kenedy
Miss Kopechne
Viet Cong declares Tet cease-fire for festival period
Hong Kong AP reports the Viet Cong announced a four day Tet cease-fire from 7 pm Feb 5 to 7 am Feb 6 EST. Saigon had not indicated plans for Tet. The Viet Cong had a shorter prior ceasefire in 1967. After the ceasefire, U.S. spokesman noted a drop in enemy activity during the week.
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Hong Kong
Viet Cong
Saigon
HS van Cedserlint
Emmy Fenskye
Leven
Dam Breaks Kill 33 as Andes Flood Ravages Mendoza
AP report from Buenos Aires states a control dam failure near Mendoza unleashed a six foot wall of water and mud, drowning motorists and sweeping through streets. The death toll rose to 33 with 79 feared dead, while 900 were left homeless or injured as floods damaged Apple and peat crops south of the city. Rescue teams battled through the night amid continuing rain and aid crews faced damaged power and telecom lines.
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Buenos Aires
Andes
Mendoza
Radir
Dai
Gexdoy Crue
Neuequen
Kin Hinge
Agnew Updates Asia Tour On Nixon Doctrine Defense
Vice President Spiro Agnew gains traction in explaining the Nixon Doctrine to Asian leaders during a tour of the Philippines, South Vietnam, Nationalist China, and Thailand. He aims to clarify U.S. pledge of treaty commitments and nuclear shield while urging Asian self reliance as he proceeds to Nepal after the four stops.
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Carl P. Leabsdorf
Associated Press
Bangkok
Spiro T. Agnew
U.S
Asia
Agnew
Nixon
Guam
America
Nepal
Philippines
South Vietnam
China
Thailand
United States
Four Negroes in Alabama Arson Case Shot by Police
Montgomery police chased three suspects seen setting fire to WRMA radio station and the E P Forbes Plano Co. Police fire wounded two suspects fatally after arrests. Ronald Dorsey, 24, of New York identified as a Community Commando member, held on $25,000 bond. A juvenile New York boy was also detained.
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Montgomery
Ala
E. P. Brown
Brown
WRMA
E. P. Forbes Plano Co
Commerce Street
Ronald Dorsey
New York City
Community Commando
Black Muslim Organization
New York
Dorsey
Three Killed on Arkansas Highways
Three people died in Arkansas highway crashes during the New Year holiday, AP reports. Victims include Joe B. Franklin, 20, Army private from De Queen, in a one car crash on Arkansas 217 southeast of De Queen. Willie Wright, 60, of Memphis, after his car left U.S. 63 and hit a tree near Truth or Consequences. Ashley County Sheriff B. A. Courson, 50, killed when his car overturned on Arkansas 81 north of Hamburg as witnesses noted a high speed pursuit.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Joe B. Franklin
de Queen
Willie Wright
Memphis
U.S. 63
Trumann
Ashley County
B. A. Courson
Arkansas 81
Hamburg
Coureson
Whitfield lodge meet and local notices scattered
Whitfield Masonic Lodge No 239 will hold 4 regular meetings at 7 30 p m Tuesday January 1f Dub Daviss patient at St Vincent Infirmary in Lite Rock is in round 16 Helmpstead County Rescue will meet Tuesday night at Woodmen of the World Hall everyone invited The Oliver T Ingersoll suspect in last Thursday s Court Locket misidentified Terrell Ingersoll living at 706 BE 6th St Midwest Kaley Army Staff Sergeant Clarence D Johnson 23 son of Cor ie L Johnson Route 4 Hope Ark assigned as hatch foreman in the 124th Transportation Company near Cat Lai Viet Nam Nov 16 Sgt Johnson s father Elvin C Johnson lives Route 1 Rust Ariz Sgt Johnson s wife Annie lives 3350 W Church St Orlando Fla Mary Nell Williams daughter of Ferrell Williams 108 North Pine Hope placed second in Christmas door decoration contest at Harradale on Southern State College campus this year Williams and Linda McCain of Camden won second prize in the contest sponsored byHarrod Hall Williams is a 1968 Hope High School graduate and a sophomore medical technology major at Southern State where she is secretary of Harrod Hall member of the Association of Women Students and Pre Medical Science Club active in intramural sports
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Clarence D. Johnson
Corie L. Johnson
Hope, Ark
124Th Transportection Company
Cat Lai
Viet= nai
Mary Nell Willams
Ferrell Williams
North Pine
Hope
Harradale
Southern State College
Williams
Linda McCain
Camden
Hope High School
Miss Willams
Southern State
Harrod Hall
Association of Wom Wen
Revel in Vietnam reports heavy fighting across provinces
Reports from Saigon say South Vietnamese and American forces faced multiple attacks across northern provinces including Quang Nam and the Mekong Delta. Casualty tallies cite 7 U.S. 25 wounded, 18 civilians killed and 78 wounded, with several Marine and government troops dead or injured.
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Saigon
U.S
George Esper
Samhe
Mikong Delta
Nouth
Daang
Tod Fet
Mekong
Oboe Cat
Tary
Quang Nam
da Nang
South Vietnam
Courts May Drive Prison Reform Says Arkansas Official
Arkansas Corrections Commissioner C Robert Sarver told the Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers that court action may be needed to reform prisons. He warned state facilities are in a desperate, underfunded condition and compared them to past mental health institutions before reform. He noted no landmark prison rulings yet and criticized funding levels across states.
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Little Rock
C. Robert Sarver
Sarver
Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers
Arkansas
Gas stove blaze blamed in Pocahontas couple deaths
Authorities in Pocahontas Arkansas said a gas stove leak caused the deaths of elderly couple Mrs. and Mrs. Elmer Sisson who were found dead in their home from asphyxiation on Sunday.
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Pocahontas, Ark
Pocahontas
Elmer Sisson
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el Dondo Taily News
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Manhattan
Melybile Sound
Northwest Passage
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Bhlickinah
Tian
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Cong
Palm Springs
Calif
Houston, Tex
Moon
Senate
My Lai
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Star
Whitfield Masonic Lodge No. 239
Dub Daviss
St. Vincent Infirmary
Lite Rock
Helmpstead County Rescue
Woodmen of the World Hall
Oliver T. Ingersoll
Terrell Ingersoll
6Th St
Midwest Kaley
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