Job Situation Remains About Same In December
Washington AP reports December job data show virtually unchanged labor conditions with seasonally adjusted unemployment at 6.6 percent and jobs down 420,000 while total employment sits at 67.56 million. Nonfarm payrolls rose toward 63.5 million. farm employment fell to 4.1 million amid severe cold. Harold Goldstein notes no basic shift in the job picture, with labor force growth around 600,000 to 700,000 for 1962.
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Washington
Harold Goldstein
Goldstein
District Lions Meet in Russellville This Weekend
Representatives of 41 Lions clubs of District 7-S head to Russellville for the mid winter conference this weekend. About 200 delegates are expected to attend the gathering.
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Russellville, Ark
Russellville
Kennedy to push Department of Urban Affairs cabinet rank
President Kennedy plans to push a Department of Urban Affairs with full cabinet status. Officials acknowledge passage is unlikely this year but seek to mobilize Congress to oil the legislative wheels. The plan faced racial controversy previously, with Robert C. Weaver once named to head the proposed department. The 150 to 204 vote split reflected partisan opposition.
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Housings Adinistrator Robert C. Weaver
Weaver
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House Rules Committee
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House
Moore
Arkansas AMDC seeks $200000 fund for industry finance
William P. Rock, director of the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission, said the AMDC will urge the 1983 Legislature to create a $200,000 fund to assist communities in financing industry under the Road Development Act. He aims to win Gov. Faubus support after a Wednesday discussion.
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Little Rock
William P. Rock
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
AMDC
Rock
Orval E. Faubus
Lions discuss gates for Fort Smith and Van Buren clubs
Dr. Lytle C. Fowler of Oxford Mississippi will speak as a member of the Lions International board of directors. Gates are set to represent the Fort Smith and Van Buren clubs at the event.
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van Buren
Lytle C. Fowler
Oxford
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Lions International Board of Directors
Dirksen Proposes Tax Cuts Amid Likely Deficit Rise
Senator Everett M Dirksen Republican Leader of Illinois warns that Southern lawmakers push civilian expenditure cuts while proposing tax reductions as the nation may face its largest deficit in history.
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Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Ilinois
Arkansas seeks state loan to fund 10 percent of ARA projects
Arkansas officials propose a state loan to cover the 10 percent local share for ARA financed industries in rural counties. The plan would spark investment of about $2 million to create roughly 1,000 jobs, with the SBA backing and private lenders providing most of the rest. Craig Smith of AIDC outlines the program details.
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AIDC
Arkansas
Smith
Small Business Administration
Weather outlook and cold snap across Missouri and Arkansas
Frigid air moves in as a cold wave spreads northeast through Missouri today. Central and western regions expect snow flurries tonight with temperatures dropping to the 10s to 20s in the far north. Friday brings partly to mostly cloudy skies, with highs in the 50s to 60s and a continued chance of snow in the east central area. Arkansas sees windy, cloudy conditions with scattered showers today, turning much colder tonight and Friday, with rain changing to snow in northern areas and lows near 20 to 35.
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Associated Press
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Arkansas Regional Forecast From Associated Press
Central and regional forecasts describe cloudy mild conditions this afternoon with rain tonight and colder conditions Friday through Saturday. Temperatures vary by region with highs generally in the 50s to 60s in the south and 60s to 65 in the northeast, and lows ranging from the mid 20s to 40s.
Vapors Club Bombing Shuts Temporary Site
Temporary Vapors Club quarters opened tonight as Park Ave location is repaired after a bomb blast. Police probe continues with lab analyses and questioning of locals. eleven injured, damage estimated at 125000. Vapors to move to Belvedere Club during spring racing season. repairs expected in about three weeks. Suspects and motives discussed include crank, grudge, or syndicate links from Las Vegas Chicago or New York.
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Pulice
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New York
Hot Springs
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Elena
River forecasts issued for Arkansas River work in Little Rock
The Little Rock District of Army Engineers announced on Wednesday it will provide river stage forecasts for the Arkansas River to assist contractors involved in bank stabilization and related projects.
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Little Rock
Little Rock District of Army Engineers
Arkansas River
Ishombe Pledges Peaceful Aims Amid Kolwezi Tensions
Ishombe warned of a scorched earth policy if the U.N. command seizes Kolwezi. U.N. Undersecretary Ralph Bunche said in Leopoldville the UN is not waiting. He indicated Jadotville forces will advance on Kolwezi once heavy equipment is ready. Bunche flew to New York to brief Thant after a Congo survey.
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Kolwezi
Ralph J. Bunche
Leopoldville
United Nations
Ishombe
Jadotville
Bunehe
Congo
New York
Thant
Improvement plan for U S 71 in northwest Arkansas
State Highway Director F R Oliver said on Wednesday that priority is now given to improving U S Highway 71 between Winslow and West Fork a 12 mile stretch with about 20 accidents in the past year The overhaul is part of a larger program to upgrade primary roads through the scenic northwest Arkansas mountains.
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F. R. Oliver
Winslow
West Fork
Oliver
Scenic Mountains
Arkansas
Five Day Weather Outlook for Arkansas Cities
Five day forecast issued for Van Buren Dardanelle Little Rock and Pine Bluff covers Monday through Friday. Expect variable conditions across cities with chances of showers and mild temperatures. Local residents advised to monitor daily updates for any schedule changes.
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Dardanelle
Little Rock
Pine Bluff
U S plans renewed pressure on Cuba over Soviet presence
United States aims to heighten pressure on Cuba to curb Soviet forces estimated at 16 000 to 17 000 personnel. Washington and Moscow concluded talks with a letter to U N Secretary General U Thant stating not all problems are resolved but actions avert war. The pace of changes remains unclear as the United States pledges continued aerial surveillance and a long, difficult campaign.
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United States
Cuba
U.S
Soviet Union
Adlai E. Stevenson
Vasily V. Kuznetsov
U.N
U Thant
Washington
Kennedy
NLB Dismisses Unfair Labor Practices Claim Against Fort Smith Firm
The National Labor Relations Board overruled a trial examiner and dismissed the unfair labor practices complaint against Mitchell Standard Furniture Co of Fort Smith. The board found the company acted in good faith doubt of the union's majority status and did not violate the National Labor Relations Act by refusing to bargain with Local 270 of the United Furniture Workers.
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Mitchell Standard Furniture Co
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Eugene F. Frey Hell
Fort Smith
United Furniture Workers of America
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