Acting Out War Is More Realistic Combat Film Troupe
An AP correspondent observed a staged battle near Saigon as a USIS unit shot a 30 minute world wide film portraying the war. Soldiers, spotter planes, colored smoke and bayonet charges were filmed while avoiding real combat and casualties to present a people to people message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Hiep
South Viet Nam
Hollywood
U.S. Information Service
USIS
U.S
Binh Gia
Free World
Mekong Delta
Life in Arkansas Laughs and Local Oddities
Arkansas humor notes from Paul Buchanan Batesville Guard cite playful youths from Little Rock with getaway gift quip and a poetry paraphrase about a jellyfish. Bill Newsom Russellville Courier News reports an Ozark National Forest outlaw named Edwin R Outlaw. A Batesville Health list finds Douglas MacArthur Bearden of Poughkeepsie as a new baby’s parent. Mrs Charles Gregg Jr Jonesboro uncovers a 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition menu from the Louisiana and Texas Rice Kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Buchanan
Batesville Guard
Miami
Fla
Ruff, Ready and Quarles
State Health Department
Douglas MacArthur Bearden
Poughkeepsie
Bill Newsom
Russellville
Charles Gregg Jr
Jonesboro
St. Louis
Douglas Fairbanks Jr to Host ABC Preview Specials
Douglas Fairbanks Jr born actor at 14 and star at 22 will host and narrate four ABC Preview specials. The first on February 4 explores Anthony Newley musical Broadway development. He recalls early TV work and his varied business interests including European bowling alleys hotels and a self lighting cigarette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
NEW York (Ap
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Fairbanks
ABC
New York
England
Europe
Rice Kitchen Describes Prices at Arkansas Fair
The article notes prices in Arkansas crops days and the Rice Kitchen at the fair. A dinner with boiled rice, roast chicken with rice dressing for 60 cents, and rice lemon pie for a dime are described. Coffee had cost a nickel earlier, with a dime price lingering into 1993.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Electronic Supermarket Coming Soon
The piece envisions a future automated supermarket where shoppers use keys and electronic systems to select and pay for items behind glass. A warehouse driven by computer controlled systems would handle packing and delivery with minimal human clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Sweden
Herbert R. Brinberg
American Can Co
Brinberg
Bull Shoals Lake Ranked Among Souths Top Fishing Spots
A regional feature highlights Bull Shoals Lake as a premier fishing destination in the South, noting its abundant species and accessible recreation for anglers. Local tourism officials emphasize the lake’s growing popularity and improvements to access and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Shoals Lake
Burch Faces Backlash Over GOP Campaign Strategy
Washington AP report on outgoing GOP chair Dean Burch bearing blame for the Goldwater campaign he steered but did not control. The piece notes Goldwater's primacy, Burch's defense as a technician, and his isolation after a failed bid. critics argue money could have altered the landslide outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dean Burch
Barry Goldwater
Burch
Goldwater
Johnson Seeks Four Year Arms Control Agency Boost
President Johnson sent a disarmament proposal to Congress proposing a four year extension of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency with 55 million dollars for four years of expenses. The plan aims to preserve U S leadership in peaceful pursuit and expects strong congressional backing despite campaign timing questions. Sen Hugh Scott accused national leaders of hoarding funds as he criticized the Goldwater campaign. The committee treasurer denied rumors about a large bank balance and the chairman faced scrutiny for campaign roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burch
Goldwater
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
William E. Miller
Ray C. Bliss
Ohio Party
National Committee
Washington
Johnson
Capitol Hill
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
United States
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Church
Arkansas State Flower Chosen in 1901
The apple blossom was selected in 1901 as Arkansas state flower due to the state's broad association with apples. The choice reflected Arkansas' reputation as the apple state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Saigon
Peter Arnett
Life In
J. C. Tillman
Little Rock
Abdul Rahman
Malaysia
Sukarno
Indonesia
New York City
Cathy Gallo
Moscow
Irena Tolstikova
Queens Borough
Yuri Popov
Soviet Union
America
Yuri
Irena
Zuers-Arlberg
Austria
Anthony Newley
Broadway
GOP
Walter R. Mears
Candi
Safeway
Heinz
Busy Baker
Belair Pizza Catsup
Jax Household
California
Wagnalls
Encyclopedia
Funk & Wagnalls
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!