Equal shooting bill and Green Thumb program in USA
An editorial contrasts Texas paramour law with a proposed equal shooting bill for wives and husbands. It highlights the Green Thumb public works program for men over 60, funded by OEO, operating in several states, offering up to 25 hours weekly at 1.60 per hour. The piece lauds its impact on poverty and local pride.
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Texas
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Journal
Green Thumb Inc
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Office of Economic Opportunity
Green Thumb
Oklahoma Farmers Union
Tulsa
Tribune
Cold Weather Rings Arkansas Inactive Front Brings Snow
The Associated Press reports light snow flurries across central Arkansas with northern and central regions seeing snow overnight. Extreme cold lingers as a Canadian air mass pushes in, prompting icy roads and near freezings for several days. Temperatures forecast to stay low with highs near the 40s and 20s in many areas. Memphis and Little Rock recorded new snowfall totals and drier conditions later.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Eady
Northwest
Texsirians
Thik
Huisison
Jonesboro
Memphis
Fayetteville
Pine Bluff
el Dossada
Fort Smith
Tedaekar
Littl Rock
Bank rate increase aims to aid housing sector
Federal Reserve Board and FDIC moved to raise the maximum interest banks can pay on savings deposits, aiming to free more money for housing and boost competition for investors. The action, following talks with the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, raises rates on various savings and time deposits and expands eligibility for higher returns.
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Bilneikirk
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Biit Commercial
Mutual Savings Banks
Fed
FDIC
Federal Home Loda Bank Board
FIMIC
Tee
College Head for Sales Tax Hike
Dr sias D. Sons, pleaithm of State College of Arkansas, urged widening the state sales tax base and closing loopholes to boost funding for higher education. He hoped the legislature would keep education as a priority and provide relief through reform. The speech linked to a county chamber banquet with Dr Ethel Preston Trice of the University of Arkansas delivering a health education address to about 577 attendees at Fair Park Coliseum.
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Lonway
Ark
Sias D. Sons
State College of Arkansas
Snow
SCA Fon
Unis
Ofste
Ald
eUb
Ethel Preston Trice
Mac Melarty
Cere Iide
McLarty
George Frazier
Chamber
Felt
Hubert Thrash
lope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce
Fair Park Coliseum
Heath, Education
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
University of Arkansas
John L. Wilson
University
Trice
America
U.S
First Jumbo Jet 747 Makes Historic New York Flight
The Boeing 747, the Jumbo Jet with 1362 seats, begins service from New York to London in 6 hours 25 minutes. Capt. John M. Weeks pilots Pan Am’s inaugural flight aboard the 747, nicknamed Young American, as Boeing expects rapid rollout of international routes and domestic services.
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New York
Pan American World Airways
London
Pan American
Atlantic
John M. Weeks
Setauket
N.Y
Young American
Richard M. Nixon
Jumaho Jets
Boeing
Ninth arrest tied to Northwest Arkansas burglaries
Police report the ninth arrest in connection with two burglary series in Northwest Arkansas. The suspect, aged 22 from Springdale, was identified as part of ongoing investigations announced by local authorities on Tuesday.
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Spingdale
Arkansas
Attack on Pill Is Continuing
A trio of doctors testified about suspected links between the pill and high blood pressure, strokes, and clotting in a continuing medical attack. none offered hard new evidence of danger. they urged caution in use of the pill and called for government support of extensive research.
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L. Schwartz
Associated Press
Washington
Ami
Uber
Tax Meet Is Called Thursday
An organizational meeting is set for Thursday January 22 at 7 30 pm in the Hope High School auditorium. Wayne Russell serves as temporary Chairman of a Citizens Committee. The gathering will discuss the Hope School District I A financing shortfall and the need for funds to maintain proper operations.
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Hope High School
Wayne Russell
Hope School
Hope
Russel
Police Report Brief on Arrests and Theft in City
Police report describes three arrests made Tuesday in connection with hog thefts and narcotics. It notes a person failing to provide sums of money, with authorities urging caution and ongoing investigations in the city.
Army to Be Cut Back to Kennedy Era Levels
The Army faces a planned reduction by about three divisions from current strength to 14 or 12 divisions over three years as the U S shifts from a world policing role. Officials foresee a centralized U S based reserve and greater reliance on missiles while pulling back troops from Korea and NATO regions and disengaging from Vietnam.
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Fred
Hoffman
Washington
Pentagon
United States
U.S
South Korea
North Atantic Treaty Organization
Vietnam
Bieve
Blaanhower
Robert S. McNamara
Defense
Congress
Umibod
Nixon
Electric motor fire at Bruner Ivory Nandle Co
Hope Fire Dept answered a 9 10 p m call Tuesday at Bruner Ivory Nandle Co where a large motor heated by excess dust ignited. Firefighters contained the blaze within a half hour. No damage estimate available.
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Hope Fire Dept
Bruner Ivory Nandle Co
Nre Dustu
Oklahoma City University taps Dr Delphus Whitten president
Dr Delphus Whitten of Hope named president of Oklahoma City University after eleven years as vice president and acting president. Whitten earned degrees from Ouachita College and University of Texas, previously directed extension and placement services at Henderson State Teachers College. Mrs Whitten, Marie Braden, is a farmer from Little Rock. The piece also notes Scouting activities in Hope and an Air Force unit award earned by Alrain Philips, a Hope High School graduate.
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Delphus Whitten
Tative of Hope
Jad
Oklahoma City University
Hope High School
Whitten
Ouachita College
University of Texas
Henderson State Teachers College
Marie Braden
N, Little Kuck
Whittens
H. Bulart Guy
Champign, U
Atrian
Lergy Phillips
Rt. 3
Hope
U.S. Air Force
Alrain Philips
78Th
Hamilton Afb
Calif
Kinley Couper
Hupe High School
Senate approves inflationary 1974 appropriation bill
The Senate backed a $1.2 billion over-budget appropriation for the Office of Economic and Welfare programs, sending the bill to the House. The 74 to 17 vote survived a White House veto challenge as Nixon seeks a compromise, with Republicans divided over the inflationary levels and negotiations to resolve terms with the House.
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House
Ongresa
Office of Ecotomic
Poverty ‘Agency
Amour
Senate
Nixon
White House
Vei
Kay Gop
Congress
A. Nixon
Herbert Griffin 61 dies in Hope Arkansas
Herbert Griffin aged 61 dies after a brief illness in a local hospital. He was chief deputy sheriff of Hempstead County and active in multiple groups including the Century Bible Class First United Methodist Church and Hope Kiwanis Club. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 pm at Hern don Chapel with burial in Memory Gardens.
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Herbert Griffin
Short Ilness
Hempstead County
Century Bible Class
First United Methodist Church
Hope Kiwanis Club
VFW
American Legion
Connie Griffin
Herbert Griffin, Jr
Dale Flowers
John Griffin
Columbus
David
Char
Jimmie
Freddie McCultey
Richard Rowe
Truman Perkens
Travis Ward
Harry Hawthorne
Jehan Robert Graves
Milton Mosier
Jim Cote
Century Bible Clagg
Southwest Arkansas Law Enforcement Officers
New Bond Issue Passed in Dumas Arkansas Vote
Dumas residents approved a bond issue by a wide margin 323 to 78 to fund a $3 million expansion of United Dollar Stores. The bonds will be repaid from rentals and the project aims to grow local retail capacity.
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Dumas, Ark
Dumas
Aeen
United Delar
United Dollar
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