Tax tips and quirky newspaper uses in 1967 notes
A composite brief from several clippings discusses tax record keeping and deductions, noting calls for reform and a proposed deduction for time spent on records. It also surveys surprising uses for old papers from wrapping fish to feeding cows, plus a Memphis post office dog bite story and a cat bite twist.
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Uncle Sam
Knoxville
Tenn
News-Sentinel
Pee Dee
Pennsylvania State University
Florence
S.C
Memphis Post Office
Memphis
Phils P. O
Phis
Pallas
Tex
Post Canal Bids Feb 15 For Erosion Project
Bids on a $25,000 erosion control project for the Arkansas Post Canal in Arkansas County will be received by Army Engineers February 15. The notice names KUUK (Ar) as the involved party and states the work scope and submission details.
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Little
KUUK
Arkansas Post Canal
Arkansas County
Army Engineers
Murton Sees Few Problems At Cummins Prison Farm
Arkansas prison chief Thomas O Murton reported no major trouble at Cummins Prison Farm after his first news conference since taking over. He noted a smooth transition, described similar patterns of abuse seen at Tucker, and said inmates at Cummins distrust the administration while he staffed nine trusted Tucker guards in key inmate roles.
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Cummins Prison Farm
Ark
Thomas
O. Murton
St Cumemins Prison Farm
Murton
Little Rock Pol
Tucker
Cummins
Morton
Santa Claus
Arkansas
Cummins Administration
Gas Blast Rocks Wilmington Apartment Building
A thief unhooked four gas stoves in a Wilmington apartment house early Thursday. Accumulated gas was ignited by a pilot light in a vacant apartment, causing an explosion that shattered glass up to 100 feet, but no injuries were reported among residents of the 16-unit building.
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Wilmington
Calif
Thalidomide trial set for late May in Germany
AACHEN Germany AP nine officers and scientists of Chemie Gruenenthal face trial for negligent marketing and causing deformities from thalidomide taken during pregnancy. About 5 000 children in 20 countries affected and around 400 claimants registered as the case unfolds after a five year inquiry.
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Aachen
Germany
Chemie Gruenenthal Pharmaceutical Co
West Germany
Hamburg
Widukind Lenz
Lowry Succeeds Engel as KTHV President in Arkansas
Clyde E. Lowry of Little Rock was named to succeed the late K. A. Engel as president of KTHV Channel 11 Little Rock. The station reelected William H. Bronson as chairman and C. S. Berry as VP treasurer, with B. G. Robertson reappointed VP secretary. New directors Marcus B. George and Robert Brown join, replacing Engel and Henry B. Clay.
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Little Rock
Clyde E. Lowry
K. A. Engel
The
Arkansas Democrat
KTHV
Channel 11
William H. Bronson
Shreveport
C. S. Berry
B. G. Robertson
Marcus B. George
Robert £. Brown
Engle
Henry B. Clay
Shrevesport
U S Assures Cambodia On Incursion Plans
The United States told Cambodia there is no basis for claims that U S forces would enter Cambodian territory to seek Communist forces. Australian Ambassador Deschamps met Cambodian leaders to reiterate Washington’s stance unchanged since last week’s Bowles discussions. A communique after those talks pledged to avoid violating Cambodian territory.
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Phenum Renn
Campode
United States
Cambodia
U.S
Sineclair Deschamps
Preemiser Son Sana
Washington
Chesster Bowles
Bowles
Arkansas Liquor Bill May Await Special Session
Gov. Rockefeller adviser says a mixed drink bill could raise state revenues and aid tourism but will not be included in a forthcoming special session unless passage is assured. G. Thomas Eisele notes the aim to limit controversial measures and control the call.
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Little Rock
G. Thomas Eisele
Winthorp Rockefeller
Eisele
McCarthy Seeks Wisconsin Primary Amid Racial Tensions
Senator McCarthy spoke at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee on his first day of campaigning for the Wisconsin presidential primary. He described African Americans as part of the nation and urged putting home priorities before Vietnam. Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council members, long known for protests, listened as McCarthy urged addressing local housing and civil rights demands.
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Milwaukee
Kuythe McCarthy
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Minnesota
University of Wisconsin
Mccarthy
Wisconsin
Johnson
Vietnam
Youth Council
Higher taxes urged to cover state spending crisis
A fiscal expert told the Legislative Council that diverting a projected $750,000 general fund surplus could ease welfare deficits and help cover a $8.2 million welfare shortfall. Clarence Frost suggested bills to modify tax exemptions, real estate stamp tax, and defer construction projects, plus recovering delinquent taxes to avert deeper cuts.
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Little Rock
State Welfare Department
Legislative Council
Clarence E
Mike’’ Frost
State Administration Department
Wellare
Frost
Eix
Council
Agene Cies
Frost Ald
Bird Watching Bug Reaches Arkansas Audubon Society
The article profiles H. Shugart a chemist and Arkansas Audubon Society leader from El Dorado and his family’s passion for birds. It notes his role as Hempstead County Audubon Society vice president, his speaking engagement January 26 in Hempstead, and the growth of local Audubon members to about 40 with officer slate led by Harry Shiver and others.
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Ay. Mary
Anita Laseter
Weiler
Stouts
Lacy
Magnolia
Arkansas Audubon Society
Shug) Shugart
Hempstead County Audubon Society
Chamber of Commerce
Shug
Arkadelphia
Henderson
Lion Oil Company
el Dorado
United Commercial Travelers
First Baptist Church of
Shugarts
Shugart
Lorols Rich
Fordyce
South Arkansas
H. H
Hank) Shugart
University of Arkansas
Sharon
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadel
Hope
Arkansan — Audubon Society
Herbert Rogers
Harry Shiver
Mra
Jamon Erwin
James Erwin
Erwins
Texarkana
Never Had Demo Reigns Johnson Says
Little Rock AP reports Democrats figure Jim Johnson, 1966 gubernatorial nominee, says he never held a party leadership post and cannot step down from something he never had. He leads Wallace ballot efforts and believes Arkansas will rally around a future nominee. He criticizes Rockefeller era studies as unfinished business. Johnson claims not a candidate now, aiming to back Wallace via petition or a third party. He calls Goldwater principles unvoted on after 1964 loss.
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Little Rock
Jim Johnson
Thurglay
Johnson
George Wallace
Alabama
Arkansas
Kark-Tv
Democratic Party
Arkansans
Winthrop Rockefeller
GOP
de Johnson
Wallace
Petsons
Surplen Funds Divertion Proposal Faces Fiscal Crises
In Little Rock an APA projection of a 4 780 900 fund surplus could be diverted to solve a state welfare crisis while the deficit widens to 1 825 000 for schools and accounts. Consultant Frost suggests diverting general funds to cover welfare and school needs, with potential tax exemption impacts and stalled construction plans across six agencies.
Connally to Visit Arkansas for Fair in Texas
Arkansas report says Gov. John Connally of Texas is expected here next Wednesday as preparations begin for the April 6 Hamis Ferry ’65 world’s fair in San Antonio.
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Little Rock
John Connally
Texas
Arkansas
Hamis Fery
San Antonio
Tex
Expecting Communist Offensive Threat in Vietnam War News
Reports from Saigon describe Viet Cong rocket and mortar barrages as allied forces prepare counter offensives in the delta and Mekong regions before the Tet truce. Civilian and military casualties tally as U.S. helicopters return to base and a separate aviation crash is investigated.
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Saigon
Peartionare
Nthe Delta
Dalts
Salgo! Tuong Province
U.S. Ale
Cys
Etna
Aeroscuass
CHI
Bank Robbers Finally Escape in Pittsburgh Standoff
Two bank robbers grappled with city detectives, abducted a patrol officer at gunpoint, and hijacked a cab driven by a woman. The officer escaped after forcing the car to stop. The robbers fled toward the Hazelwood district, leaving weapons and a driver shaken. FBI alerted.
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Pittsburgh
Can
FBI
Rebbars
Eregnor Savers
Hae Bawood
Clairton
Anglameee
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