Delegates Debate Taxing Power For Municipalities
Delegates at the convention argue over tax limits for city governments under the proposed constitution. John Gill of Little Rock favors broader taxing power to fund services like marijuana control and garbage collection, while others propose lowering override thresholds or demanding more votes to enact taxes. Some fear excessive local control or burdens on labor and municipal employees amid pending amendments.
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John Gill
Little Rock
Gil
Robert Harvey
Swifton
Harvey
Richard Arnold
Texarkana
Tutles
Campbell
Labor
Vietnam War Casualties and Attacks Summary
Weekly allied casualty report shows 64 Americans, 197 government troops, 1,797 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed, with 706 Americans wounded. Enemy deaths cited at 92,952 since Jan 1, 1961, as U.S. and South Vietnamese forces report a dip in enemy activity and a minor decrease in battlefield deaths. A separate accident at a U.S. artillery base near Saigon killed 13 and wounded three when a mortar round apparently fell from a truck. Nightly rocket and mortar assaults fell to 12 with no American casualties after a heavy surge the previous night.
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U.S
Saigon
S. Command
199Th Light Infantry Brigade
Wien
Snow threatens Arkansas with fresh snowfall and closures
The Associated Press reports a new snowfall sweeping northern to southern Arkansas with depths of one to three inches. Harrison recorded four inches, bringing total snow since Christmas Eve to 26 inches. Mount Gaylor in the Boston Mountains stranded 75 cars on U.S. 71, prompting cinders and salt to reopen the highway and a bus accident among those stranded. Several children were delayed as authorities worked to clear the road.
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Arkansas
Harrison
Fayetteville
Alma
Missouri Line
Mountain Poultry Co. names new president and vice president
at the annual board meeting G Ted Cameron promoted two officers George E Tenney Jr elected president and G V Ritchie named vice president Cameron remains chief executive Tenney has long served in Arkansas operations and industry groups Ritchie continues as Nashville controller and treasurer candidate divisions and names reflect extended leadership for Mountaire Poultry Co Inc with offices in Hope DeQueen Nashville and North Little Rock.
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G. Ted Cameron
Mountain Poultry Co., Inc
George E. Tenney, Jr
G.V. Ritchie
Cameron
Tenney
Hope
DeQueen
Nashville
Ark
The
College of the Ozarks
Arkansas Poultry Federation
Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association
National Brofier Coun
Arkansas
Ritchie
Rittchie
Mardeen
Nashville Country Club
Rowtary Club
United Methodist Church
Obituary of Van Boyce Veteran Railroad Worker
Van Boyce 0 died early Thursday in a local hospital. A Hempstead County native and World War II veteran, he was a retired railroad employee and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survived by his wife Mildred, a step daughter, a brother, three sisters and one grandchild. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday in the Horidon Chapel. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery Me Kamie Ark. Herndon Funeral Home Hope in charge.
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van Boyce
Hempstead County
First United Methodist Church
Mildred Boyce
Jimmy Barrentine
Texarkana
Thomas D. Boyce
Washington
Urray
Camden
Callie Dudney
Prescott
Thomas Parks
Hot Springs
FTC Hearings Probe False Supermarket Ads
Federal Trade Commission hearings examined rules to require supermarkets to stock advertised bargains at advertised prices. FTC surveys of ten chains found frequent mismatches or higher shelf prices. Testimony argued lack of competition harms consumers, especially the poor, amid broader concerns of deceptive meat terms and ads.
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John Lengel
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Robert Meyen
Massachusetts Consumer Association
McEwen
Benjamin Rosenthal
D-N.y
Federal banks raise limits and offer new passbook rate
A three member board approved higher insurance and reserve limits after the Federal Reserve and FDIC boosted institution caps. They introduced a golden passbook account at 5 percent for deposits left three months, aligning with three month certificates. One to two year certificates also rise to 5 percent, while two year certificates at 6 percent open to new accounts under the new policy.
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Federal Reserve Board
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporattion
Britain May Sell Tanks to Libya Yet Talks Ongoing
British and Libyan representatives began talks in Tripoli on defense cooperation centered on a proposed delivery of 188 Chieftain tanks. France meanwhile announced 100 jet warplanes to the Libyan regime, with 50 more previously disclosed, as Israel voices concern over the deal's impact on regional arms balances.
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Allan Jacks
Tripoli
Libya
Kup
Briteabi
Tripali
Michel Debre
Paris
Trance
Weis
Israel
Mirdi
Isadelis
Egypt
France
Britain
Hindish Aircraftt Corp
Pill risks and patient information debated by Goldzieher
A medical hearing transcript shows Goldzieher answering seven questions about the birth control pill. He disputes cancer risk claims, notes a rise in embolism before pill use, cites smoking as a factor, and argues there is no simple acceptable death risk. He stresses physician guidance and cautious public discourse.
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Joldziehat
Goldzieher
Goldzleher
GoldzMeder
Goldzlaher
Goldztehr
Nigeria Urgently Seeks Aid from U S for Biafra Relief
The White House fast tracked a Nigerian appeal for emergency aid. President Nixon ordered full support including four ton C97 cargo planes from Cox Townou, Dahomey, two 10 ton DCB planes from Iceland, and rapid airlift of 90 generators, 10 000 blankets, and 10 000 hospital furnaces. International Red Cross crews will fly the planes to Lagos for relief efforts in Biafra.
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Washington
White House
Nikon
Ronald Siegler
Nigeria
Biafra
Coxtonou
Dahomey
Nigenda
Mygeria
Red Cross
Iceland
Lagos
United States
Nixon
Inquest Debates Police Raid on Flat Weapons Cache
Police faced gunfire during a predawn search for a weapons cache at a flat. They recovered ten firearms and abundant ammunition. Hampton’s death during the raid sparked claims of unjustified police fire on sleeping black community members. An inquest led by Martin S. Gerber heard testimony from panther defense and officers, amid demands for independent oversight.
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Aris
Hampton
Martin S. Gerber
Gerber
Cook County
Chicago
Andrew J. Toman
Panthers
Readers urge fair reporting of local accidents and state cooperation
A reader thanks the Hope Star for coverage of Hempstead County crashes and praises Arkansas State Police for their help. The letter from TIM WOOTEN, Sergeant Public Information Officer, Arkansas State Police, dated Jan 20, 1970, expresses appreciation and offers future assistance. The piece references Tulsa snow removal and a headline about a Boeing 747 bogged in snow.
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the Star
Arkansas State Police
Hempstead
Tulsa
Okla
Tulsa International
Hope Star
Tim Wooten
Little Rock, Ark
Kidney Danger Signals and Remedy Promoted at Rexall
A compact health alert notes nighttime urination burning frequent or scanty flow and backache may signal kidney issues. It urges using three tablets daily of Plush Kidney to regulate passage and restore comfort, promising relief within 12 hours if not satisfied. Available now at Gibson Rexall Drug.
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Lee
Gibson Rexall Drug
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