Union tax policy sparking Arkansas AFL-CIO row
A reader letter exchange reveals AFL-CIO policy backing federal tax deduction from state income, with Arkansas State AFL-CIO chief Bill Becker demanding substantiation and threatening resignation. The editor defends attacking national labor policy while noting Becker’s stance mirrors national lines. The piece analyzes how union leaders’ politics can diverge from rank and file wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
Ikint
Arkansas Union
Afl-Cio
National Labor
Wilkes-Barre
Arkansas
Pennsylvania
Railroad
AFL
CIO
Odell Smith
Soviet Plot Against Mao Highlights Kremlin Attack
In Moscow reports claim the Soviet press sharpens its assault on Mao Tse-tung. Sources say the campaign accuses Mao of stealing Soviet guerrilla ideas, soft on capitalists, and belittling poetry as part of a broader anti Soviet policy.
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Moscow
Communist Party
Mao Tse-tung
Mao
Kremlin
China
Liu Shao-chi
Peking
Mistaken U.S. Artillery Slays Eight in Vietnam Iron Triangle
In Saigon area, artillery misfire kills eight American soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division during Operation Cedar Falls. A brigade company in the Iron Triangle about 30 miles north of Saigon was hit. investigators cite plotting errors as cause while continuing checks proceed.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
Cedar Falls
Iron Triangle
Pryor
Funds to Train 30 Welders in Forrest City
The Federal Bureau of Employment Security allocates 90836 dollars to train 30 welders in Forrest City after a request from the St. Francis County Development Council.
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Little Rock
Forrest City
Federal Bureau of Employment Security
St. Francis County
Triskaidekaphobia Returns in Friday the 13th Saga
New York AP report notes a small protest movement led by Nick Matsoukas seeks to demystify the superstition of number 13. The group, 13 Against Triskaidecaphobia, plans a Brooklyn lease to create a 13‑tree park with 13 pounds of soil from the original colonies, arguing rational action will curb the fear.
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John Vinocur
NEW York
Triskas
National Committee of 13
Matsoukas
Committee of 13
Brooklyn
DAR Elects Officers for Year
At the annual meeting and luncheon at the Heritage House on Wed Jan 1 the John Cala chapter elected officers for 1967 69 Regent Mrs Paul Klipsch Vice Regent Mrs Roy Stephenson Chaplain Mrs J J Battle Secretary Mrs J K Keesey Treasurer Mrs E P O Neal Registrar Mrs Wilbur Jones Historian Mrs Howard Waddle Librarian Mrs Gordon Tyer Parliamentarian Mrs Richards Howard Delegates to National Congress in Washington April 16 21 Regent Mrs Paul Klipsch and Mrs Earnest O Neal alternates Mrs L K Person Sr and Mrs Lloyd Spencer Delegates to State Conference Feb 23 24 25 at Garrett Hotel El Dorado Hostess Wataseka District Mesdames Richards Howard Paul Kopsch Rob La Grone Floyd Monzingo Ernest O Neal L K Person Sr Charles Locke Howard Waddle Frank McLarty Arthur Wimmel Charles Taylor Wilbur Jones alternates Mrs Lloyd Spencer and Mrs Gordon Tyer Committee chairmen reports approved by by laws three new members total 5 DAR Chapter Joel Crawford organized Senior Organization President Mrs Gordon Tyer Hostesses Mesdames Paul Klipsch C M Agee and Mrs C B Voss There were 13 members present.
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Heritage House
Il A.m
John Cala
Dar
Paul Klipsch
Roy Stephenson
J. J. Battle
J. K. Keesey
E.P. O'Neal
Wilbur Jones
Howard Waddle
Gordon Tyer
Richards Howard
National Congress
Washington, D. C
Earnest O’neal
Person
Lloyd Spencer
Garrett Hotel
el Dorado
Wataseka
Mesdames Richards Howard
Paul Kopsch
Robi. LaGrone
Floyd Monzingo
Ernest O'Neal
L. K. Person
Charles Locke
Frank McLarty
Arthur Wimmell
Charles Taylor
Joel Crawford
C. M. Agee
C. B. Voss
Pilkinton Says He Got Enough Votes
James H. Pilkinton, defeated in the lieutenant governor race, said he delayed comment until Maurice Britt was certified and inaugurated. He asserted he likely won a majority but did not receive the office, with totals showing Pilkinton 272,049 to Britt 275,333.
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Little Rock
James H. Pilkinton
Maurice Britt
Pilkinton
General Assembly
Britt
Arkansas Tax Relief Bills Aimed At Double Taxation
Arkansas lawmakers debated tax relief measures as Rep. Gayle Windsor Jr. proposed a deduction of federal taxes on state returns and credits rising with income. Sen. Oscar Alngood backed separate and joint filing deductions, while officials warned about revenue loss. A joint committee on Constitutional Amendments was approved to streamline future ballot proposals.
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Arkansas Gazette
Labor
the Star
Win
Associated Press
Uttle Rock
Gayle Windsor Jr
Little Rock
Windsor
Arkansas
Oscar Alngood
Senate
M. Fred Stafford
Marked Tree
Morrell Gathright
Pine Bluff
House
Stafford
GOP
Poinsett County
Themploye
Ida J. Bettis
Harrisburg
LaNeal Landers
Miss Landers
Hearing Set for Convicted Raper in Little Rock Case
Pu laski Circuit Judge William J. Kirby set May 25 for a hearing in the Luther Bailey rape case. Bailey, 50, of Woodson, has been on death row at Tucker Prison Farm since a September 1956 rape conviction involving a white woman in Little Rock. The hearing was ordered by the Arkansas Supreme Court.
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Little Ruck
Pulaski
William J. Kirby
Luther Bailey
Bailey
Woodson
Tucker Prison Farm
Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
Rockefeller Refuses Push into Gambling Controversy
Winthrop Rockefeller vowed not to rush action over gambling allegations two days after taking office. He said he would act if flagrant gambling is reported, but local authorities must investigate first. He denied changing his stance since earlier remarks and urged officials to assess facts before action.
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Little Rock
Winthrop Rockefeller
Hot Springs
Rockefeller
Arkansas Democrat
Orval Faubus
Democrat
Faubus
People of
Arkansas
Hot
Warplanes strike North Vietnam air fields and more
AP News Digest reports U S warplanes hit North Vietnam air fields in a series of raids. U Thant fears Red Chinese pressure is blocking North Vietnam from privately rejecting Washington's offer to halt bombing. A Moscow plot aims to ruin Mao Tse tung's reputation. Philip Randolph plans a Negro summit to pressure congressmen opposing Calyton Powell. George Wallace vows to test welfare cutoff threats. Billy Rose awaits burial as estate costs linger. Seven senators and a representative testify at Baker’s trial. Marine Gen. Holland M Smith dies.
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U Thant
North Vietnam
U.S
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Billy Rose
Washington
Bobby Baker
Holland M. ‘Howlin
All Around Town Notes Include Thompson Opening Office
All Around Town reports optometrist Emmett Thompson will reopen offices formerly occupied by Dr. Guerin in Prescott on Monday January 16. Also noted are March of Dimes coin drives, Hempstead County Singing Convention at New Hope Baptist Church, KXAR airing Boris Karloff tales, Razorback beauties feature in the University of Arkansas yearbook, Razorback. McDowell earns Tech football letter, and Bobcats schedule two key games this weekend at Jones Field House against Magnolia and Arkadelphia.
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Emmett Thompson
Southwest Arkansas
Prescott
Liroyd Guerin
Thompson
Hope
Hempstead County
Singing Convention
New Hope Baptist Church
Higheway
University of Arkansas
Jan Ellis
Fred Ellis
Bobcats
Magnolia
Jones Field House
Arkadelphia
U S Drive Aimed at Mekong Delta
American support troops arrive in the Mekong Delta to prepare a new base near My Tho as U S commanders plan to wrest the area from Viet Cong control. Bombers pound base camps north of the iron triangle while a large ground sweep nets thousands of refugees and heavy enemy losses.
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Robert Tuckman
Saigon
South Vietnam
Mekong
U.S
Rice Bowl
William C. Westmoreland
My Tho
Vietnam
Delta
Iron Triangle
Triangle
Cedar Falls
U. S
North Vietnam
Mu Gia
Barthelemy
Hanoi
State Purchases More Property At Capitol Site
Arkansas Revenue Building Commission bought five lots near the Capitol including a reinforced concrete building and warehouse from Arkansas Globe Chemical Co. The commission leased the property back to the company for 250 dollars a month. No purchase price was announced.
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Alex. H. Washburn
Arkansas’ Union
Arkansas State
Bill Becker
Arkansas State Afl-Cio
Rebsamen Park Rd
Ark
New City Board Members
Liu
Lenin
Marx
Donal Parker
City Board of Directors
Royce Weisenberger
Leonard Ellis
Clyde Fouse
Lester Sitzes
David Pryor
House of Representatives
John McCormack
Carl Albert
Vaubus
AP News Digest
International
Soviet Communist Party
National A
Philip Randolph
Adam Calyton Powell
The
Star
Frank Warthey
KXAR
Boris Karloff
Richard McDowell
Arkansas Tech
McDowell
Ray McDowell
Mekong Delta
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