Time for Compromise on Arkansas Criminal Procedure Rules
The piece argues Sigma Delta Chi opposes the Arkansas Bar Association petition to limit pre trial publicity and bars officials discussion of pending cases. It urges fair trial rights, criticizes sensational reporting, and calls for press and lawyer voices in a compromise on criminal procedure reforms.
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Little Rock Dispatch
Sigma Delta Chi
Arkansas Supreme Court
Arkansas’ Bar Association
John Reeder
Kark-Tv
Little Rock
Dispatch
Bar Association
Arkansas Bar Association
AM&N President to Quit Ahead of UA Merger
Dr. Lawrence A. Davis told Arkansas AM&N students he will resign as president when the college merges with the University of Arkansas in July. After 29 years at AM&N, he warned the merger will shift the school toward a predominantly white institution, pricing out black students and reshaping academic rules. He opposed the merger on grounds of quality higher education and dignity for black people, and said he does not expect to remain past the merger.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Lawrence A. Davis
Arkansas Am&n
University of Arkansas
Davis
U of A
Arkansas
Am&n College
State Administration Department
Harvey Britton
Louisiana Naacp
NAACP
Clemmons
Lawrence Brooks
Baton Rouge
Raymond Eames
Robert J. Barber
Los Angeles
David McKinney
Chicago
Toussaint L'Overture
Clennon Brown
Warren Hall
Philadelphia
Ridgley Williams Jr
Auto Exhaust Deadline Nears for Big 3
AP reports top auto executives warn 1975 76 Clean Air Act standards are unattainable. Chrysler vice president Terry and GM emissions chief Bowditch say tech limits prevent 50 000 mile compliance. Ford says Proco engine ready years away. EPA may grant one year extension if needed.
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Detroit
Terry
Chrysler Corp
Society of Automotive Engineers Congress
Fred Bowditch
General Motors Corp
Environmental Protection Agency
Bowditch
Ford Motor Co
Nixon
Jack Collins
Ford
Youth steals 4.3 million in securities on Wall Street
FBI and police hunted a 14 year old who snatched an envelope holding 3 million in Treasury notes 408k in registered bonds a 10000 NYC check and remaining bonds from Ernest Stain a United States Trust Co. messenger near Liberty Street. The envelope vanished into a car as officers traced the thief through crowded streets.
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New York
FBI
Wall Street
Financial District
Ernest Stain
United States Trust Co
Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty Street
Stain
Treasury
New York City
National Guard Belongs to This Community Says Col Gray
Col Charles Gray adviser to the National Guard in Arkansas told the Hope Rotary Club on Friday January 7 at the Town and Country that the Guard belongs to the community and is on hand for natural disasters in such cases. The program was arranged for by Bob Roberts. DISCUSSES NATS On Page Two.
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Arkansas
Kelly Bryant
Hope Lions
Hope
Bryant
Calvin Smith
B.P. Haynes
Charles Hervey
Guard
Charles Gray
National Guard
Hope Rotary Club
Bob Roberts
Col. Gray
Muslims Blamed for Four Deaths in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge officials blame Black Muslims for a street gunfight that killed two deputies and two Black men after an impromptu rally. Seven young men deny Muslim ties. NAACP says involvement unclear. National Guard deployed. curfew and closures enacted. eight suspects charged with murder.
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G. Michael Harmon
Associated Press
Baton Rouge
W. W. Dumas
NAACP
John McKeithen
Louisiana
Bryan Clemmons Jr
Eddie Bauer
National Guard
Dumas
Beef Cattle Test At Southwest Branch Station Friday
On Friday January 14 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 Noon the Bull Barn at the Spencer Tract will host fifteen bulls on test and guests interested in Beef Cattle Production. Cecil M. Rittle notes the 39 bulls will be evaluated for good and poor points with test results and cost comparisons to previous tests. Many bulls may be sold by private treaty and producers will describe cattle traits and sale prospects. Nominations for next year’s test will be taken.
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Spencer Tract
Southwest Branch
Cecil M. Rittle
Special School Group Names New Officers
The Citizens Committee for Better Quality Schools met in Hope City Hall to elect officers and sub-committee chairs. Matt Mc Cauley was named General Chairman and Virginia Burson Secretary with several chairs for Building and Grounds Curriculum Tax Structure Personnel Auxiliary and Public Relations. A Finance chair remains to be elected. The panel will study needs over two months and report to the Hope School Board.
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Citizens Committee For Better Quality Schools
Hope City Hall
Parents of Hope
Matt McCauley
Virginia Burson
George Frasier
Herman Wilson
Bob Dillard
Ronnie Burson
Charles Burtch
Bobby Harris
Donal Parker
Ruel Williams
Bobby Ray Harris
Henry Burke
Arlene LaGrone
Charles R. Cooper
George Smith, Jr
Frankie Burke
Bob Massengill
Hope
Hope School
Humphrey Opens Florida Primary Campaign Tour
Minnesota Democrat vice president candidate Hubert Humphrey launched his Florida campaign for the March 14 primary in Tallahassee. He pledged to take his bid directly to voters and seek their judgment on his fitness for the presidency.
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White House
Minnesota Democrat
Talahassee
Fla
Florida
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Humphrey
Political race narrows as Muskies faces field in Pennsylvania
Reports place Democratic challengers Sen. Edmund Muskie and Rep. Shirley York with potential rival Sen. Eugene McCarthy and Gov. George Wallace in Philadelphia drawn into April primary. Humphrey recalls Saigon duties while Laos battles intensify with North Vietnamese gains and civilian exodus near Ban Nhik and the Plain of Jars.
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Phiacopma
Pennsylvania
Edmund
Shirley York
John V. Lindsay
New York
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
George Wallace
Alabama
Muskie
Stevenson III
Humphrey
Saigon
North Vietnam
Laos
Ban Nhik
Bolovens
Phou Cam
Jers
Sam Thon
Long Cheng
U.S
Central Intelligence Agency
Pakse
Bonaim
Plain of Jars
Pie
1968 Presidential Primary Campaign Moves and Plans
The text notes South Minnesota senator Walter Mondale and San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto nominated Humphrey for president in 1968. McCarthy camps in Chicago claiming best chance against Nixon. The 1968 peace candidate plans a strong Illinois primary campaign on March 21. Lindsay’s camp and Boston mayor announce entry for the April 30 Massachusetts primary.
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Son
South Viennesota
Walter F. Mondale
San Francisco
Joseph L. Alioto
Humphrey
McCarthy
Chicago
Nixon
Illinois
Lindsay
Boston
Massachusetts
Charges Filed in Accident on 16th Street
City officer Haltom charged Ethel Lee Williams and Marion Jo Biddle with failure to yield the right of way after a sideswipe on 16th Street near Spring Hill Road. Both autos sustained considerable damage.
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16Th Street
Spring Hill Road
Ethel Lee Williams
Marion Jo Biddle
Haltom
All Around Town Highlights Traffic, Crime and Local News
City Police charged 11 for traffic and 15 for license violations, with two liquor offenses and one assault case among other incidents. Thirteen auto wrecks this year yielded four injuries. Hope Post Office moved auto mail deposit site to the north side to remove a hazard on Second Street. Kiwanis treasurer Dean Murphy spoke in Hot Springs on a Mc-Ark committee. Southern State College dean’s list includes LaJuan Foster of Camden Hope area. A Shover Street misreported battleground notice was a false alarm about blackbird roost disturbances. American Legion urges dues by Friday to maintain Boys State eligibility. box number appears on notices.
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Hope Post Office
Second Street
American Legion
Boys State
Family Fun News Quiz Offers Weekly Challenge
Readers test their news knowledge with a light hearted quiz promoted by First National Bank and Hope Star as part of an ambitious community feature. The effort invites all ages to join in, highlighting local engagement and educational fun.
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First National Bank
Hope Star
Aner Saaner
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Alex
Washburn Press
Am&n
Frank King
Nat
L Guard
Lee
Wray
Col
Kiwanis
Dean Murphy
Hot Springs
Mc-Ark
Southern State College
LaJuan Foster
Kelson Foster
Camden
Giles Foster
Shover Street
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