More Negroes Are Getting State Jobs
An Associated Press survey of major state agencies shows about 90 Negro employees rise above cook and bottle washer roles with agencies ready to hire more. Health, Education, Rehabilitation, Employment Security, Welfare and other departments describe current Black staff and efforts to recruit qualified Negro professionals and aides as openings appear.
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John R. Star
Associated Prats
Orval
Faubus
Associated Press
Floyd Bailey
Cosioner
A. W. Ford
Education Department
Ford
Rehabilitation Service
J. L. Bland
Tyrone Green
ESD
Green
Jim Phillips
Phillips
Forest Fires in State Are Eyed Closely
A Arkansas forest fire report highlights rapid discovery as key to control. Ranger Jim Martin notes 275 rangers monitor 102 towers to cut fires early, with 39 091 acres lost in 2 867 fires in 1965 amid a generally dry year. He warns against long dry spells in fall and cites arson as the main cause, with 128 arrests for misdemeanors but no arson convictions.
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Jim Martin
State Forests Commission
Martin
Forestry Commission
New Yorkers Still Without Trains and Subways
Massive New York transit strike stretches into a sixth day as commuters face long delays and crowded streets. Mayor Lindsay reports cautious progress after marathon bargaining between the Transit Authority and striking unions. plans for staggered hours are proposed to ease chaos.
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Jerry Buck
New York
Transit Authority
John V. Lindsay
Raffic
Henry A. Barnes
The
Aterane Transport Workers Union
Amalgamated ‘Transit Union
Afl-Cio
Lindsay
Lower Manhattan
New York Stock Exchange
American Exchange
Michael J. Quill
TWU
Quill
State Supreme Court
Abraham N. Geller
Bellevue Hospital
Johnsons Right-Arm Arrested in Major Fraud Indictment
Former Senate aide Bobby Baker, once Lyndon Johnsons trusted ally, faces a nine count indictment charging fraud tax evasion and conspiracy. The grand jury accuses him of underreporting income evading taxes laundering funds via a coal lobbyist and hiding 1963 64 income as legal fees. He awaits arraignment January 20 at U S District Court Ocean City Maryland.
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Washington
Boh Ay Baker
Lyndon
Johnson
Efiralta Tile
Ederal
Senate Democrats
U. S. District Court
Pecht
At Ieen
Tycuott
Baker
Bobby Baker
Ocean City
Senate
Senate Rules Committee
Wickalia
Wayne J. Bromley
Bromley
Rain Damages Faulkner Bridges In Conway Arkansas
Conway Arkansas floods damage bridges as county judge reports heavy rain washed out portions of several roads and structures. Local officials urged caution while crews assessed washed out spans and safety risks.
Nevada official and two LA executives tied to tax scheme
Grand jury indicts a former Nevada lieutenant governor Clifford Jones on perjury counts and accuses Los Angeles savings and loan executives of conspiring to steal eighty seven thousand dollars. Baker, a former Democratic secretary, linked to Johnson as trusted ally, faces related charges though not a defendant. White House declined to comment on the case.
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Los Angeles
Joan
Egally
Bromley
Baker
Jones
Johnson
Texas
White House
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NEA Telephoto
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Transit Workers Union
New York City
Boys' Training School For the
McRae Sanatorium
Arkansas Am&n College
State Highway Department
John R. Starr
Little Rock
Aac Zombies
Iol
Angen
Hecolor Teese
Charles Johnson
Johnson Chiropractic Clinic
S. Main St. — Hope
Ark
Manila
Ferdinand I
Ferdinand Iti
Cerion Yatuig Primitiva Angeles
Columbia
United States
Faulkner
Conway, Ark
Loafer
Chevrolet
E. Second ST
Chevrolet Company
Hope
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