Sturgis Keeps Promise to Lead Arkansas Highway Department
Mack Sturgis, 59, named director of Arkansas Highway Department, rejects flying after a 1930s bi-plane scare. He defends his appointment to Faubus, noting Kaiser quote about relying on others’ skills. Their long friendship dates to 1940s WPA days, with Sturgis later guiding Purchasing before a stint in Right of Way.
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Little Rock
Highway Department
Mack Sturgis
Sturgis
Arkansas River
Russellville
Orval E. Faubus
Henry J. Kaiser
Faubus
Cherry
State Purchasing Department
Charles McAlister
Morriston
WPA
Tri-County
Hope Christmas Show Remains A Familiar TV Staple
The Bob Hope Christmas special, filmed from military posts in the Philippines to Vietnam, airs 90 minutes on NBC and features Janis Paige Jill St John and Miss World among the guests. Viewers praise the troupe spirit and GI stars over jokes about military life while CBS airs a colorized Oz film and NBC notes color TV growth.
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New York
Bob Hope
Hope
Philippines
Viet Nam
NBC
Janis Paige
Jill St. John
CBS
Judy Garland
Interstate 40 Section to Open Between North Little Rock and Morgan
The Highway Department announced the 10 mile segment of Interstate 40 between North Little Rock and Morgan in Pulaski County will open Saturday morning to relieve congestion on U.S. 65. Shoulder work blacktopping and drainage remain, with the project costing 5.6 million dollars.
No Discrimination in 22 Districts
State Education Commissioner A. W. Ford said 22 Arkansas school districts signed non-discrimination assurances required under the Civil Rights Act. Two districts submitted gradual desegregation plans in lieu of the assurances, with assurances needed to receive federal funds. all 412 districts were notified they must sign.
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Little Rock
State Education Commission
A. W. Ford
Arkansas
Ford
Johnson Works on Inaugural Address Before Capitol Ceremony
President Johnson concentrates on drafting his inaugural address as he prepares for the Wednesday oath and public events. Lady Bird Johnson attends a Broadway style pre inauguration gala while relatives fill the White House. the schedule includes swearing in John T. Connor as commerce secretary and a Cabinet room ceremony.
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Washington
Johnson
Lady Bird
White House
Luci
Capitol Plaza
Texas
Air Force One
Earle Deathe
Austin
Tex
John T. Connor
Group Favors Buffalo River Still Flowing in Arkansas
Ozark section of the American Foresters passes a resolution to retain a free flowing Buffalo River. Army Engineers have recommended a river development plan that includes a Gilbert dam. The Ozark society group comprises foresters from Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma.
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Hot Springs. Ark
Ozark
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American Foresters Army Engineers
Gilbert
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Andy Griffith to return for sixth CBS season
AP reports actor Andy Griffith plans to stay on CBS for a sixth season of his Monday night comedy. Griffith said the decision followed soul searching and a psychiatrist consult, while describing the Desilu Stage 1 remarks and nearby country setting. The piece notes unrelated events including a 33 state anti poverty plan and White House staff resignations.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Andy Griffith
Griffith
CBS
North
Johnson City
Puerto Rico
Johnson
Goodby
Lester Pearson
White House
John F. Kennedy
Kenneth O'Donnell
David Powers
Myer Veldman
Janet Travell
Sweetie Pie: Nedine Seltzer on Why He Stays on The Andy Griffith Show
Studio veteran Nedine Seltzer says he remains with The Andy Griffith Show for job stability and personal fulfillment. He notes actors often chase money, but his drive is daily work and a sense of purpose, explaining a recent two week vacation left him eager to return.
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James Pilkinton
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L. W. Young
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Lloyd Guerin
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Hope, Arkansas
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