Sliced Thin Editor Questions Prohibition Tax Debate
Editor argues local option outlawing liquor faces rising tax pressure and cites crime expert Ralph Salerno on legalizing gambling. Note on Florida trip acknowledges Tampa Tribune coverage and reflects stance against prohibition. Mentions Mafia probe and New Jersey politics as context shaping public opinion.
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Ralph Salerno
New York City
Tallahassee
Tampa Tribune
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Salerno
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Eye Tax on Services for New Revenue
In Arkansas Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller considers extending the sales tax to services to raise new revenue. A special session in late February or early March is likely, with proposals to broaden the tax base and trim certain exemptions, while income tax tweaks aim to be more progressive.
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Little Rock
Winthrop Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Robert W. Faulkner
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Cineaide
Cancer seed theory proposes inherent cancer potential from conception
Washington AP science writer reports Dr. Robert Huebner and Dr. George Todaro of the National Cancer Institute outline a theory that cancer seeds are present at conception as C type RNA virus precursors. Most people suppress them, with defects or aging triggering cancer, suggesting possible anti viral therapies or vaccines.
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Frank Carey
Washington
Ohe
Robert J. Huebner
George Todaro
National Cancer Institute
Huebner
Inter
WR Approach Conciliatory This Time
Governor Rockefeller signals a shift toward conciliation to win legislative approval for his program. He plans a special session in late February or March to seek about 35 million dollars in new revenue, revising the earlier 60 million compromise and abandoning the 90 million goal from 1969.
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Bill Simmons
Associated Press
Little Rock
Rockefeller
Winthrop Rockefeller
Geneva Assembly
Jie
Racial merger ruling awaited in Crawfordsville schools
In Little Rock AP report Judge J Saath Henley will rule on a plan for immediate consultation regarding merging Crawfordsville’s white and all-Negro schools. The MeSeih act and its opponents are cited as key points in the Crawfordsville district case involving 79 Nesters and district superintendent Bo Pouncey.
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Little Rock
J. Saath Henley
Bo Pouncey
Crawfordseille
Otto
To Set on Fire From a Short
A cryptic OCR fragment shows a phrase about setting on fire from a short, lacking clear context or names. The readable text hints at a metaphorical or literal incident but offers no definite people, places, dates, or organizations to confirm details.
The Generation Gap Debate in Public View
A fragmented AP style column discusses the generation gap, arguing it is normal and beneficial for society. It suggests both sides fear youth impudence and aging, but claims the gap helps protect the young from overreach while driving social change, with scattered examples and opinions.
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Tony
Agnew Seeks Regional Help On Singapore Base
Vice President Spiro Agnew indicated the United States would assist regional efforts to keep the Singapore Naval Base after Britain withdraws in 1971 if asked, but he rejected sending U.S. troops to Malaysia. He noted no request for aid from Malaysian leaders and stressed U.S. defense commitments and regional interests.
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Carl P. Leabsdorf
Associated Press
Singapore
Spiro V. Agnew
United States
Agnew
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U.S
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Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific
Kuala Lumpur
Agra
Yusuf bin Ishak
Lee Kuan Yew
No Bond Buyers No Integration In Local District
In a district meeting on Thursday, Mbuclon school officials said bonds for construction could not be issued under the current freedom of choice policy. The district plans to seek alternatives and faces challenges related to integration policy and state oversight.
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Janes Carter
Mbuclon
Lec Ance Pt
Bern
Freedom of Choice
Stabettdut Ih
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Sayly
Ted Ty
Pls
Eur Brberty Gondals
Dyparchsment of Health, Educelita
Wellar YU Higghts
Dallas
Hijacker of Airliner Held in Lebanon
A 20 year old Frenchman with a rifle hijacked a Trans World Airlines flight from New York to Rome. No one was hurt. Belon demanded Damascus and then Beirut, firing at the instrument panel before surrendering to police at Beirut International. The aircraft later flew to Rome for repairs. Pierre Gemayel indicated the plane would be released once repairs were completed.
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Associated Press
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Benton State Senator questions Rockefeller special session
Benton Arkansas State Sen. Virgil Fletcher criticized Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller for calling a special session. He accused the governor of using it as a platform to push for a third-term bid and warned the public will not accept more taxes. Fletcher also attacked the tax plan while noting the public’s willingness to fund state government.
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Winthrop Rockefeller
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Hockefeller
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Rockefeller
Arkansas
Hanoi at War Three Decades Sees No End to Fight With U S
North Vietnam's 21 million people face a protracted war as Defense Minister Vo Nguyen Giap and Gen. Giap publish seven essays in Hanoi detailing a grim outlook. They warn of ongoing conflict, higher sacrifices, and a drawn out struggle, contrasting with earlier hopes of rapid victory.
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Peter Arnett
Associated Press
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All Around Town Skindiver Testimony Cut by Court
Edgartown court sources reveal judge James A Boyle limited testimony by Skindiver John Farrar to his role in recovering Mary Jo Kopechne's body from Kennedy's submerged car on Chappaquiddick Island. The inquest, sealed and three days long, aims to determine if criminal charges are warranted. Kennedy and his lawyers viewed Farrar's testimony as pivotal. The judge will file a report with the Superior Court after the inquest closes, outlining findings and the transcript.
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Skindiver
Joseph E. Mohbat
Associated Press
Edgartown, Mags
James A. Boyle
Mary Jo Kopechne
Sen
Edward M. Kennesdy
John Farrar
Kopechnea
Kennedy
Chappequittion Island
Boyle
Weather report notes light snow and cold across state
A weather section describes light snow and rain spreading Saturday, with a large rain event predicted later. Snow depths are listed for Fayatteville Harrison Jonesboro Blytheville Memphis Fort Smith and Dardanelle along with overnight low temperatures across several towns including Harrison Pine Bluff Texarkana and Fort Smith.
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Tampa
Fayattevias
Harrison
Jonaseboro
Blythevill
Memphis
Fort, Smith
Dardanélle
Jonesboro
Pine
Water Short Prescott Has New Wells
Prescott Ark eight City officials said two shallow wells were authorized to solve the water shortage after the deep well failed. Mayor Floyd Box noted the deep well supplied about 60 percent of the city’s water. Officials described a casing hole and planned to remove it. some residents had water on Thursday, others not, with only a trickle in some cases until the wells were pumping Sunday.
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Prescott
Ark
Arhee City
Cone of
Tiariway
Floyd Box
U S Resumes Talks With Bad China
The United States will resume ambassadorial talks with mainland China on January 20 in Warsaw after a two year break. Sessions move between the Chinese and U S embassies, with Warsaw hosting the Warsaw sessions. State Department spokesman Robert J McCloskey noted the agenda is open ended and no quick progress is expected on the Nationalist issue.
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Washington
State Department
United States
China
Peking
Waresaw
Warsaw
U.S
Robert J. McLoskey
Jase
Arkte Gas Helps Out Cold Mone
Louisiana Gas Co. provides emergency supply through the Arkla system to aid a cold money crisis. The move involves the aging gas network and regional energy coordination to stabilize supplies. Community officials and Arkla representatives coordinate distribution and monitor impact on residents and businesses.
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Arkte
Little Rock
Louisiana Gas Co
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