Debate over Local Option and liquor taxes in Hempstead County
A reader letter from Guy E. Basye argues local option laws reflect community morality against liquor, criticizing tax revenue as motive. The editorial discussion notes repeal pressures, tax redistribution from all counties, and argues Arkansas sales tax policy spreads across necessities, highlighting tensions between prohibition and revenue.
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Star
Hope
Hope and Hempstead County
Hempstead County
Guy E £. Basye
Mississippi
Basye
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Arkansas
State General Revenue Fund
Gov Urged to Work With Budget Group
AP report from Little Rock notes Rep Worth Cant Jr of EL Doe urges Gov. Kukefellet to collaborate with the Joint Budget Committee on a realistic appraisal of the state’s fiscal policies. Leaders demand a summit to discuss budget and tax policy with joint committee leadership.
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Little Rock AP
Mtale
Worth Cany Jr
EL Dotddutas
Whatsop Kukefellet
Tmedilars
Comendtive
Cann Sakhan
Tuyseliy
Uct
Dietat
Kidnappers Hold Karen Vickers for 27 Hours for 40000
Mrs. Emmett Vickers recounts a harrowing Texarkana kidnapping of her 16 year old daughter Karen by three to four men who broke into their home. Karen was blindfolded and held for ransom while Mrs. Vickers was bound and warned that police would not save them. The family, with her husband grocer, survived after the men fled and police were contacted.
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Texarkana, Ark
Emmett Vickers
Karen
Texarkana Gazette
Vickers
Jim Wilson
Parkinsons Drug L-Dopa Seen as Sex Stimulus Too
Georgetown neurologist reveals unexpected evidence that L-dopa not only aids Parkinsons disease but also acts as a powerful aphrodisiac. He cites cases of increased male sexual vigor in 60s to 70s and hypersexuality in some women, suggesting potential use against frigidity and impotence and noting studies to explore such applications.
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Frank Carey
Washington
Georgetown University
Parlkinson
William E. O'Malley
O'Malley
Border weed killer sparks protest on U S Canada line
AP reports the Boundary Commission uses government approved chemicals to defoliate along 2.47 square miles of the border to control growth. Sen Nelson questions the program citing ecological balance and potential Vietnam-era chemical links, while officials defend safety, history, and precautions amid near daily inquiries.
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Carl C. Craft
Associated Press
Washington
Uny
U.S
Vietnam
State Department
Nelson
Marie Sheehy
Commission
United States
Neato
Surrender of Biafra Declared Official by Gowon
Nigeria’s Gen. Gowon announced Biafra’s surrender at midnight. He promised general amnesty and talks to end the 24 year civil war, with relief plans awaiting Nigerian approval. Centers will aid refugees as field headquarters organize terms and federal forces secure civilians.
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Mort Rosenblum
Associated Press
LAGOS
Nigeria
Ashé Gen
Yakubu Gowon
Biafra
Gowon
Biafran
Philip Fifiong
Co Odumegwu Ojukwa
Vebreville
Gabon
Vice Presidents Reveal Why They Tire Of Remarks
A humorous excerpt from a page two feature shows vice presidents murmuring about fresh ideas and public expectations. Dialogues touch on leadership fatigue, family influence, and the ritual of office parties, reflecting on the pressures of top roles in a college setting.
Budget outlook hints at cutbacks to trim Nixon plan
President Nixon's first budget message may total about 202 to 203 billion dollars aiming for a surplus. Administration officials cited potential cutbacks in services, including postal operations, with tax increases and faster collections to fund the package.
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Sterling F. Green
Associated Press
Weiler Washington
Presi+dent
Nixon
Congress
White House
Roaald L. 4Iegler
Departments of Labor Health, Education and Welfare
Treasury
Track Police Disagree on Security at Oaklawn Park
In WOT SPRINGS Arkansas the state Racing Commission and State Police Director Ralph Scott clash over how many troopers should patrol Oaklawn Park during racing season. The commission seeks parity with past security levels while Scott refuses special treatment, noting broader highway work saves lives. Previous seasons used nine troopers for traffic control. this season’s count remains unsettled as Feb 6 opening looms.
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Wot Springs
Ark
State Racing Commission
Ralph Scott
Oaklawn Park
Scott
Ime
University of Arkansas
Body Found Near Wheatley in St. Francis County
The body of Alonzo Mixon Jr., 20, of Clarendon was found Tuesday in a ditch near Wheatley, St. Francis County. The body was sent to Linden Hock for autopsy, according to Mixon’s father who said he last saw his son in Clarendon.
Dr Ethel Trive to keynote Hope banquet in Fair Park Coliseum
Dr Ethel P Trive University of Arkansas professor and health education division chair was announced as speaker for the Hope Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at Fair Park Coliseum on Tuesday January 20 She is currently president elect of the American Association of Health Education and Recreation She is a native of New Orleans with degrees from Louisiana State University
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Ethel P. Trive
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Fair Park Coliseum
Division of Health Education
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
University of Arkansas
Space Agency
American Association of Health, Ene Education and Recreaton
New Orleans
Louisiana
Ethel Trice
GOP Liberals Angered by Lobbyists Over Welfare Plan
Republican liberal leaders in the Nixon administration vented anger at welfare reform lobbies and urban groups for not backing the family assistance plan. Health secretary Finch criticized organized labor and urban charities for a cautious stance, saying their support is not loud and clear. He spoke before the National Press Club amid frustration over congressional passage prospects.
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Naton
Nixon
Robert H. Finch
National Conference of Mayors
The
Urban League
NAACP
Urban Coalition
American Jewish Committee
National Conference of Catholic Charities
Congress
National Press Club
GOP
Soldier Discharge for Political Action May Land in Courts
Civil liberties lawyers move to overturn undeserved Army discharges for antiwar activity. They argue political views should not trigger less than honorable dismissal. Army denies directives but admits a general approach exists. An undesirable discharge harms future civilian employment prospects. GI Civil Liberties Defense Committee of New York involved.
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Freds. Hoffman
Wester Washington AP
Lene Grable
Anwar
Thenwa
David Rela
GI Civil Liberties Defense Committee of
New York
City board mulls community highway solution and ambulance study
The City Board and Mayor Frank Douglas discussed delaying highway planning amid local controversy. A citizen committee will be formed to foster cooperation between residents and the State Highway Department. The ambulance service study, led by Memorial Hospital and local officials, explores a county plan with private firms and potential subsidies. A bid plan covers patrol cars and an asphalt distributor while zoning owners seek mobile home allowances. a public hearing is set for January 27 on a road closure in Bock See.
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Na Wall Ag
Frank Douglas
Ing
Highway Department
Andit
S A
Mortuares
Bull Cross
Memorial Hospital
Huebert Thrash
Chamber of Commerce
Jim McKenzie
Hempstead County Medical Association
Garland Modders
Arkansas
Nho
Aubrey Cox
Planning and Zoning Commission
P and Zoning Commission
Cox
4Navey
Bock See City
Hindman Fatally Injured In 45-Foot Fall At Paper Plant
Silas Hindman, 44, a machinist at International Paper Co. in Camden, was killed Tuesday after a 45-foot fall from equipment officials said. Pall Patel to Camden Man.
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Camden, Ark
Silas
Hindman
International Paper Co
Camden
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