Aggies Rally to Top Texas in Southwest Showdown
Texas Aggies edged Texas Longhorns 68 87 to close conference play after trailing by 12 late in the game. Billy Arnold led Texas with 36 points while Johnny Underwood scored 27 for A&M as Texas drops from a second place tie to fourth in the standings.
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Two Men Die in Freak Arkansas Highway Crash
In Conway area on U S 65 seven miles north of Conway Homer A Murray 78 and Clarence Murphree 52 both of Heber Springs were killed Tuesday night when a wrecker being loaded with a dump truck was struck by another vehicle pinning the men between the two tow vehicles. The driver of the other vehicle was Grover A Shain 76 of Heber Springs.
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Pound Upward on World Market Amid Tax Warning
The pound rose against the U.S. dollar by about 10 points to 2.4084 dollars as London markets steadied. The Financial Times index gained 19.3 points Tuesday night but fell 8.8 points this morning. the Bank of England bought sterling Tuesday after a sharp fall. Dealers report continental buying, while Jenkins' tax warning and Wilson's Commons statement influenced mood.
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Hockey League Extends Schedule to RoNTO
The National Hockey League has revised the 1968-69 schedule reducing total games per team from 74 to 70 and increasing interdivision play by 12 games per team. Each club will play 40 within the division and 36 against the other division, maintaining a 50-24 split.
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Tart and Hawkins Top Scorers
Severn Tart of Oakland and Connie Hawkins of Pittsburgh become ABA’s first 1000 point scorers at midseason. Tart leads with 27.0 ppg and 1,079 points in 40 games, Hawkins has 1,005 points at 23.9 ppg. Moe is close behind at 24.1 ppg. Mel Daniels leads rebounding, Larry Brown leads assists, and Les Selvage tops three point field goals.
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Rockefeller pushes bond issue for Arkansas schools
Governor Winthrop Rockefeller outlined a focus on strengthening Arkansas education, suggesting a statewide bond issue may be needed. He spoke on KTHV in Little Rock about future plans and said he could be more useful before the 1969 General Assembly. He criticized Orval Faubus and discussed potential 1968 election dynamics with Pilkinton and Rebsamen.
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Enterprise visit spurs Sasebo riot by leftists
In Sasebo Japan about 800 leftist students tried to invade the Enterprise carrier base in a three hour clash with police. 500 bystanders were treated for injuries and tear gas effects while at least 20 students were arrested. Police deployed 5,800 officers and water hoses as rioters used rocks and sticks near the base entrance.
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Dredging of Arkansas to Be Resumed
Dredging work on four Arkansas River projects totaling 8.2 million will resume between Little Rock and Fort Smith. Lt. Col. E L Scharff said lifting the suspension allows completion without harming navigation timetable. Projects were delayed by October freeze. nine foot by 250 foot channel to be maintained.
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Football Rules Changed on Kickoffs
The Football Rules Committee of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ended a one year trial by abolishing the rule that only ends and backs may go downfield on punts. The 1966 rule allowing any player to go downfield at the snap will be restored, amid strong coach support. Other changes limit clipping areas, ban blockers from fair catch blocks while in play, and reduce timeouts from two minutes to one and a half. At Conway and Dardanelle Lock and Dam, dredging work upstream from Ozark Lock and Dam is planned. Little Rock project began under contract before the freeze. TOP-B&PW President LaVeta Mouser chairs a club meeting at the Diamond Cafe. Bonnie Beckworth joins as new member. note of program committee and secretary Opal Daniel. Plans exist for State B&PW Board meeting January 21-22 in Little Rock.
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Conservation State Grants Awarded to Arkansas Projects
More than 284000 in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants were announced for Arkansas. Bentonville gets 99476 for a 19 acre park. Russellville 54218 for three parks and a 138 acre mining area project. Crawford County Cort Smith State Park gets 73209. Newton County near Jasper receives 15067 for 280 acres. 42000 funds planning projects. Grants will be matched by recipients.
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Romney Campaign Brings Home Visit Swing To New Hampshire
Michigan Governor George Romney intensifies his New Hampshire primary push with 500 home outposts planned and about 150 visits himself. Supporters host neighborhood headquarters as Romney and his wife Lenore tour households, sing campaign songs, and discuss Vietnam neutrality, economic policy, and anti crime stances. He plans to return to Michigan after the Jan 25 stop before resuming campaign efforts.
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AAUP probes Arkansas college censure case over Davis firing
The AAUP committee reports the dismissal of professor H. Beaddmié Davis at A&M after a controversy over his views and lack of formal charges. It says tenure rules permit dismissals without charges or hearing, and notes a 1965 article criticizing the campus climate. The report will be reviewed at the AAUP meeting in late April.
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