Inflation Hero Seems to Run for Office Soon
A humorous local column notes Alex H. M. as a temporary hero of inflation, predicting a 1972 full effect on economy. Weather drifts to milder days midweek after a freezing spell in southwest Arkansas, while car wash owners brace for lean times. Washington reports a 6.1 percent rise in living costs in 1969 as economists warn inflation will ease slowly, not until 1972.
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Arkansas
America
Washington Wire
Nixon
POW Air Messages Old Tape Sparks U S Protest
Washington reports say Radio Moscow aired taped messages from American prisoners of war in Vietnam. Families say they heard similar wording before. The State Department called the broadcasts propaganda, delivered a formal protest to the Soviet embassy, and criticized the use of holiday messages to relay prisoner notes.
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Washington
Radio Moscow
State Department
United States
Russia
U.S
Vietnam
Wiliam Py Rogers
Asa
Martin J. Hillenbriup
MiNeabrand
Interior Dept Shakeup Rumors Across Washington
Disjointed readers of events show a possible reshuffle within the Interior Department as critics from both parties urge centralized reforms to curb pollution and enhance land use oversight. The piece hints at political maneuvering and divided opinions among Senate Republicans and Democrats.
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Nixon
Ni Feu
Agdiviel Pollutius
Distrac
Senate
Nixon selects Carswell for Supreme Court seat
The Nixon administration moves to smooth confirmation for George Harrold Carswell. Attorney General Mitchell meets GOP leaders with financials to counter ethics questions. Senate Republicans flag a quick, favorable hearing ahead of Ziegler's public announcement.
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Barry Schweid
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
Supreme Court
George Harrold Carswell
John N. Mitchell
Capitol Hill
Carswell
Mitchell
GOP
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ramon L. Hruska
Nebraska
Judiciary Committee
Ife
U.S
Tulia
Nasser
March of Dimes Drives in Hope with Student Helpers
Hope High School students led by Kelly Eakley Becky Huff Mary Ella Impson and Jim Alford started the 1970 March of Dimes campaign with a paper drive. They planned a workday June 24 and a door to door bread sale January 25 at Meyer's Bakery to raise funds for birth defect research.
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March of Dines
Hope
Hope High School
Kelly Eakley
Becky Huff
Mary Ella Impson
Jim Alford
Lite Rock
Meyer's Bakery
Review of Carswell rulings as high court nominee
The Associated Press outlines George Harrold Carswell’s record as a federal judge in Tallahassee, spanning civil rights and school cases. It notes 1961 desegregation actions at the airport, 1963 theater tickets suit, 1965 barber shop case, and pool access rulings, plus later Fifth Circuit service and a 1966 school delay ruling.
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Associated Press
George Harrold Carswell
Supreme Court
U.S
Tallahassee
Fla
New City
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Carsewell
Carswell
Slayer of 5 Asks for Baptism
In New Orleans on a murder charge, 23 year old Franklin, a Crossett Arkansas native, who confessed to killing five people across Alaska and California, was baptized at Mid-City Baptist Church after removing his handcuffs. He admitted slaying Kathy Gregoroff in Kodiak Alaska and the Gregoroff house fire that killed her two children, plus the killings of Floyd and Reba Harvey in Redding, California. He had told police and a church pastor of his faith and sought forgiveness.
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New Orleans
Gary Doe Franklin
Franklin
Mid-City
Baptist Church
Crossett
Ark
Alaska
California
J. Paul Driscoll
Driscoll
Chris
Orleans Parish
Robert T. Dunn
Chattanooga
Tenn
Kathy Gregoroff
Kodiak
Gregoroff
Melissa
Jean
Floyd Harvey
Reba
Redding
Calif
Frankadn
Horror of Horrors Wire Correspondent Tries Ice Fishing
A wire service report recounts a perilous ice fishing attempt at Spirit Lake with narrator Dave Whitney and companions. The group faces unsafe ice as temperatures drop to around 12 degrees, yet the party presses on, sharing misadventures and retold legends of fishing despite risks.
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Dave Whitney
Associated Press
Spirit Lake
Lows
Uae
Probe Begins for Huge Betting Ring
A federal grand jury in Detroit opens a three week probe into an alleged betting ring tied to sports and horse racing figures. Ten arrests in Michigan and Nevada produced over 600000 in cash. Dizzy Dean questioned but not charged. NBC had named football figures but District Attorney Brickley denied evidence against players. The 23 member grand jury will hear testimony on the arrests and related matters.
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Lawrence J. Palading
Associated Press
Detroit
Michigan
Nevada
Jerome H
Dizzy” Dean
Dean
Las Vegas
Nev
Biloxi
Miss
New York
National Broadcasting Co
Purcell Says School Cannot Let Property
EL DORADO Ark AP The attorney general office said a public school district lacks authority to lease school buildings to private groups for operation of a private academy The EL Dorado School Board considered the opinion after a request by the Christian Academy of EL Dorado The board did not act further and did not rule out leasing to backers of the private school The Concerted Citizens for a Christian School forms to open a private academy with operations planned for September There is uncertainty over use of an unused elementary school building in the plan
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EL Dorado, Ark
Attorney General's Office
EL Dorado
Archi
Citiens
Council of Churches faces strain and renewed push
GEORGE CORNELL AP Tulsa Okla Interchurch movement faces undeclared opposition as the National Council of Churches opens a five day policymaking session. Dr Edwin Espy says cohesion is lacking across local state national and world levels amid financial pinch and a push for new approaches. He notes growing Roman Catholic and smaller evangelical participation and urges stronger coordination while pledging hope for new directions. Despite gains complaints persist that women youths smaller churches and lay people remain underrepresented.
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George Cornell
Tulsa, Okta
Interchurch
National Council of Churches
Edwin Espy
Christian Cooperative Organization
Espy
National Council
US forces kill 234 NVA near Bu Dop camp
US forces reported killing 234 North Vietnamese near the Bu Dop Special Forces camp about 88 miles north of Saigon. The strike involved two battalions estimated at 300 to 600 men, with heavy artillery and air support. Casualties described as negligible.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
Bu Dop
Canp
Atherigan
Kelly Bryant Cancels His Own Dinner in Arkansas
In Little Rock the appreciation dinner arranged by Secretary of State Kelly Bryant for himself was canceled citing extreme weather and distorted facts. A new Tecndy committee plans refunds this week. The event had been billed as a birthday party and Bryant previously said proceeds would go to his pocket.
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Little Rock
Kelly Bryant
Bryant
Lanquet
Jared
Red China and U S Resume Treaty Talks in Warsaw
Envoys from the United States and Communist China resumed formal contact after a two year lapse. U S Ambassador Walter J. Stoessel Jr. met Chinese Charge d Affaires Lei Yang at the Chinese Embassy in Warsaw with three aides. Talks are expected to be cautious with slow progress, as Washington seeks improved relations with both the Soviet Union and China. The Nixon administration eased some trade and travel restrictions and aims to reestablish direct channels and exchange experts, while seeking the release of six Americans held in China.
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Martin Zucker
Associated Press
Warsaw
United States
China
U.S
Walter J. Strassel Jr
Lei Yang
Stoessel
Paul H. Kreisberg
Donald M. Anderson
State Department
Thomas W. St. Mons
Taipei
China News
Peking
Western Pacific
United Nations
Nixon
Washington
Soviet Union
William P. Rogers
Chiiot
Agricultural expert argues for pesticide benefits DDT use
Gordon Barnes of the University of Arkansas Agricultural Extension Service notes that while government orders phasing out DDT, farmers should develop defenses for other pesticides that might be opposed. He says no farmer would apply pesticide if benefits do not outweigh risks.
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Ture
Aes
Gordon Barnes
University of Arkansas Agricultural Extension Service
Hag
Ellis Heads Industrial Foundation President
Fred C. Ellis, president of Hope Federal Savings & Loan Association and Greening Ellis Co., was elected president of the Industrial Foundation in a move reflecting local business leadership. He succeeds the retiring head and plans to expand industrial support programs in the coming year.
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Fred C. Ellis
Hope Federal Savings & Loan Association
Greening-Ellis Co
Arkansas The Drug Scene aired on Channel 2 Wednesday
Channel 2 will broadcast a one hour on location summary of hearings before the Arkansas Legislative Council on drug abuse in Arkansas. The program includes eight special guests and Expert opinions including Representative Talbot Feild Jr who authored Proposal No 24 calling for a study of unlawful use of marijuana narcotics hallucinogenic and other dangerous drugs in this state.
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Educational Channel 2
Arkansas
Arkansas Legislative Council
Almed
Talbot Feild, Jr
Hempstead County group elects officers at annual meeting
All Around Town Stave Bauder was elected president of Hempstead County Pharmaceutical Association. David Stuart is vice president secretary and treasurer for 1970. Diana Warren, daughter of Edith and Everett Warren of Emmet, named Emmet High School 1970 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. Diana 18, a senior, leads FHA and Yearbook staff and served as Girls State delegate.
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Fredo
Ellis Ihant
Hempstead’ “County Foundation
Chamber of Commerce
Thomig E. Hays, Jr
Stave Bauder
Hempstead County Pharmaceutical Assn
Org
David Stuart
Bothy
Doug Hayde Wi
Diana Warren
Edith Warren
Emmet
Everett Warren
Presentt
Emmiet High School
Betty Crocker
Weather brief outlines snow effects and temps across Arkansas
Weather report notes forecast snow largely past, driving hazards mild, no highway closures tied to weather reported. High pressure centers in Oklahoma and Canada expected to influence conditions with lingering clouds and a trough. Temperatures ranged from 19 to 29 across cities Monday with scattered overnight lows and minor precipitation readings in several towns.
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Arkansas
U.& Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Tals
Canada
Arkanaas
Fayetteville
Harrison
el Dorado
Iowa
Fort Smith
Jonesboro
Memphis
Little Rock
Pine Bluff
Trarkana
Am Sci Fayshovnie
Bbathag ‘Aken
Pingae
Area Schools Still Face Problems
The Warren and Marvell School Districts confront court ordered desegregation amid icy closures and uncertain reopenings. Marvell begins the second semester under a federal plan to keep classes intact while transferring students, after the Eighth Circuit required nonracial unity by term start. The Arkansas Democratic Committee plans a February 5 fundraising dinner in Little Rock featuring telecast remarks from national leaders.
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Associated Press
Warren
Unity
Marvell
Oren Harris
Theth
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Harris
Little Rock
Democratic State Committee
Little Roek
Jack Carnes
Camden
Tocratic National Come Forman
Arkansas
Misami
Fla
Rockefeller Attends President's Committee Meeting
Mrs. Winthrop Rockefeller attended a White House meeting of the President's Committee On Manual Retardation on Monday, joining the effort to advance policy discussions at the national level.
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Washington
Winthrop Rockefeller
President’s Committee On
White House
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