Tornado Strikes Alabama Killing Three and Injuring Many
Ozark Alabama AP report says Dale County sheriff confirms three dead from a tornado. Ft Rucker Public Information Office notes 15 injured admitted to Lister Army Hospital and 50 to 65 with minor injuries treated and discharged. Additional body moved to a funeral home in Enterprise. Deputy Skipper describes widespread trailer destruction and army and local crews rushing to aid.
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Wallace launches Democratic presidential bid in Florida
George C Wallace declared his Democratic presidential candidacy in Tallahassee calling for a grass roots movement to reclaim the party from intellectual snobs. The Alabama governor noted Florida’s March 14 primary and urged voters to back a new beginning of hope with 12 Democrats on the ballot including Hubert Humphrey. He attacked Congress and said his 1972 platform aligns with a broadside against those seeking the White House.
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Obituary notices for Trimble Kyser and Hawkins
Obituaries note Mrs. June Williams Trimble 82 of El Dorado died in Monroe. Survived by three sons and a daughter. James G. Kyser 84 of 1510 Pecan Street died in a local hospital. wife Maybelle Kyser survives. Earle Edwin Arundel 65, Pep-Com executive, dies. founder of Pepsi-Cola Long Island. Elizabeth Penrose Hawkins 71, NY Times editor and Glamour former editor. also worked at Vogue. Plus campaign quotes on tax policy and Vietnam, urging tax reform and phased troop withdrawal.
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Herndon
Earle Edwin Arundel
Mclean
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NEW York
Elizabeth Penrose Howkins
The
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Weather summary for Arkansas region
Experiment Station report notes 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Thursday with high of 70 and low 44. Forecast calls for a few snow flurries in the north and widely scattered showers in the southeast this afternoon. Skies mostly cloudy with a near cold wave in the north and much colder air in the south tonight. Friday brings clearing and colder conditions with highs ranging from the mid 30s in the northwest to the mid 60s in the southeast before a further drop. Low tonight mid teens to near 30. High Friday mid 30s to mid 60s with colder air lingering.
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Arkansas
Tornado Hits Pine Brook and Dogwood Acres Near Rucker
A deputy reported a tornado struck Pine Brook and Dogwood Acres trailer courts near the Rucker reservation, then touched down at Lowe Army Airfield at Rucker. It destroyed two UH1 helicopters on the ground and heavily damaged two others at the Army Aviation Center.
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Five Americans Killed in Past Week Saigon Report
SAIGON AP Five Americans were reported killed in action last week and 47 wounded, the U S Command said in its weekly casualty summary. It notes 14th straight week with under 10 combat deaths and lists totals for American, South Vietnamese, and enemy casualties to date.
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Soybean Co-op Meeting Planned at Diamond Cafe
County Extension Agent Calvin Caldwell announces a Monday night meeting at Diamond Cafe on January 17 at 7:00 to discuss forming a soybean marketing cooperative. Riceland Foods officials and Dr. A W Woodward will join producers from Hempstead and neighboring counties to explore cooperative marketing options.
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Army Officers Seize Ghana Government in Coup
In a broadcast from Accra, Ghana, army officers led by Col Agney Acheampong toppled the civilian government of Prime Minister Kofi Busia. They dissolved Parliament and ordered Cabinet ministers to report to police. The speaker pledged to reexamine currency devaluation and limits on foreign residency.
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Apportionment Forecasts From Lehne Study
The Hope Star notes an AP report detailing 1960 and 1970 congressional district apportionment and forecasts for 1980 and 2000 from Richard Lehne’s study for the Presidential Commission on Population Growth and America's Future. It outlines state allocations and projected changes for future congressional maps.
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Central Baptist Plans Revival
The Central Baptist Church on East Second Street Prescott announces a weekend revival starting Friday January 14 at 7 30 led by Rev. Carl Rea of Dallas Texas a full time evangelist known in the Baptist Missionary Association of America Services run Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday with morning and evening services Special music will be provided All are invited by Pastor Arlis East and church members
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Winter Storm Brief Dips Temperatures Across State
The National Weather Service forecasts Old Man Winter returning with temperatures dropping from the 70s to the teens and 20s. Snow accumulation will be minimal with only a few flakes expected, ending any outdoor snow activities. Wednesday highs ranged from 65 at Fayetteville and Jonesboro to 74 at Texarkana, with overnight lows listed for several cities.
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Conviction Reversed for Wisconsin Priest James Groppi
The U S Supreme Court reversed the Wisconsin Assembly contempt conviction of Rev. James Groppi in 1969 by a 7 to 0 vote. Chief Justice Warren Burger ruled the punishment violated constitutional due process since Groppi was held without hearing amid a welfare demonstration that briefly blocked the chamber. The ruling notes possible upholding if immediate action occurred while Groppi was present.
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Mills Still Undecided On Florida Presidential Ballot
Rep. Wilbur D. Mills of Arkansas said he had not decided if he would help remove his name from the Florida presidential primary ballot on March 14. Any person listed on the ballot may have their name removed by filing an affidavit by February 15 asserting they are not and will not be a candidate.
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Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
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