Arkansas Gazette Faces Tax Reform Debate
A chaotic Arkansas opinion piece recalls past editorial stand on tax reform and reassessment while contrasting the Arkansas Gazette with current views. It cites 1950s policy, Cherry and Faubus politics, and urges scrutiny of local sales tax effects on property taxation and school funding.
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Francis Cherry
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Bog
Adacadéaga
Dinner in Coliseum Banquet Tickets on Sale
Tickets for the Hope Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce banquet on February 1 at 7 pm in the Coliseum are on sale. Price is three dollars. Committees led by Dr. Lester Sitzes and Dr. Don Freel run a ticket sale contest with beans for losers and steak for winners. Dr. Kenneth McFarland will be guest speaker and discuss American life.
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Kenneth McFarland
McFarland
Frank Emerson Harris
Kansas
Columbia University
New York
Stanford
Palo*Alto
California
America
Topeka
Coffeyville
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas Industrail Development Commission
State Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas Power and Light, Telephone Company
Arkla Gas
Chambers of Commerce
Janice Russell
Charles Ward
Janice
Charles
Dr. McFarland
Dean Murphy
KXAR
Rules Against County Judge in Purchases Ruling
The attorney general’s office said county judges cannot require other elected county officials to buy only through the judge’s office. Deputy Prosecutor R. H. Hixson of Paris said Logan County’s judge urged purchases be requisitioned for his approval. The opinion cited the county purchasing act giving elected county officials purchasing authority.
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Aswuiatel
Little Rock
Attorney General's Office
R. H. Hixson
Paris
Logan County
Tax hike delay eyed if bill passes
A Massachusetts Democrat on the Ways and Means panel warned President Johnson’s proposed 10 percent income tax surcharge could arrive at least two months late, with Rep. Burke urging sweeteners to gain support. He noted the bill would compound social security tax effects and faced primary pressures before June 1. Republicans criticized the administration for insufficient spending cuts as Byrnes doubted the urgency of fiscal restraint. Fowler defended budget cuts already in place and planned further reductions.
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Edmond Labreton
Associated Press
Washington
Massachusetts
Comemitted
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James A. Burke
Burke
Schultze
John. W. Byrnes
Wisconsin
Ways and Means
Byrnes
Fowler
Viet Nam
Kho Sanh
House
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Congress
Separate Jr College Board Bill Planned
Little Rock state Sen. Clarence E. Bell of Parkin said he is considering introducing two bills to create a separate state board to oversee the development of community junior colleges. L. Angell, executive director of the state Commission on Coordination of Higher Education Finance, argued the commission should oversee junior colleges as part of the overall higher education program.
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Little Rock
Clarence E. Bell
Parkin
Bell
Education Committee
Legislative Council
L. Angell
State Commission On Coordination of Higher Education Finance
Evacuation of Huong Hoa district in Khe Sanh region
South Vietnamese troops and civilians were evacuated from Huong Hoa as U S forces diverted reinforcements to the Khe Sanh sector. About 200 militiamen and civilians left the district town, while U S infantry and Marines were rushed to bolster the frontline near Khe Sanh.
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George Esper
Saigon
Khe Sanh
Huong Hoa
Hope School District asks taxpayers to revalue assessments
Hope School District 1-A urges conscientious revaluation of real and personal property to fund growing costs, salaries near state averages, social security, retirement, and repairs. Major needs include roof repairs at Brookwood and Garland, heating systems, and flooring at Hope High, with a 40 mill tax current, aiming to build a new Paisley elementary in 1970 71 without more millage. Washington AP report lists 78 killed in Vietnam action, including Arkansan Sgt Murray W Van Lone Jr.
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Social Security
Arkansas Employees Retirement System
Brookwood
Garland
Hope High School
Tey
Hope High
Hope
Paisley
Washington
Defense Department
Vietnam
Arkansan
Murray W. van Lone Jr
Mildred J. van Lone
Batton
Southwest Arkansas Diagnostic & Remedial Services
Cradtlescan
Saratagaoaul
Magnolia East Side
McNeil
Village
Blevins
Fairview
Carmen
Thy Center Seals
Economy hits record GNP rise amid tax concerns
U S officials forecast 1968 GNP up a record 61 billion from 1967 to reach about 846 billion, a 7.75 percent rise. Gardner Ackley urged higher taxes to stabilize prices and balance growth, warning inflation could persist despite the gains.
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Washington
Serecaeniie
Gardner Ackley
Council of Economic Advisers
Council
Congress
Ackley
House
Ways and Means Committee
Calf Bang’s disease vaccination set for February start
Hempstead County cattlemen may vaccinate calves against Bang's disease starting February 1. A State Technician will perform the shots under guidance from County Extension Agent Calvin J. Caldwell. Notices have been mailed. farmers not reached can call Prospect 75577 or send a card to enroll. Vaccination targets heifer calves aged 3 to 8 months. participation urged for all cattlemen.
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Hempstead
USD
Calvin J. Caldwell
Caldwell
Bang
College merger not on governor's special session agenda
A proposal to merge Tite Rock University and the University of Arkansas will not be included in Governor Rockefeller's special session next month. The governor may seek a study resolution instead, citing lack of funds as the main reason for excluding the merger at this time. A Pulaski County junior college and use of the U of AER Little Rock campus were discussed under commission recommendations.
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Little Rock
Tite Rock University
University of Arkansas
Winthrop Rockefeller
G. Thomas Eisele
Rockefeller
Eisele
Commission On Coordination of Higher Education Finance
Pulaski County
U of Aer
Johnson requests 2.1 billion for jobs program and alliance
President Johnson asked Congress to approve a 2.1 billion manpower program to create half a million jobs over three years and announced a National Alliance of businessmen led by Henry Ford to shape a joint unemployment attack. He also proposed an occupational safety bill and noted a 25 percent funding rise for federal programs. In Hot Springs Arkansas, Dr Alfred E Davis was elected president of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association, with officers named Louis Stratton, George Meyer, David Isben, and Arthur Gllum.
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National Alliance
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Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
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Russallville
Davis
Louis G. Stratton
Siloam Springs
George Meyer
Fayetteville
David Isben
Little Rock
Arthur W. Gllum
Thousands Seek Vietnam Civilian Posts In Los Angeles
About 2 090 people visited the Federal Building in Los Angeles to apply for Vietnam civilian jobs on the first day of a national recruiting drive. Positions include nurses engineers and teachers with pay ranging from 5 000 to 25 000 plus a hardship bonus.
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Federal
Vietnam
U.S
Agency For Internal Development
All Around Town Webloes Scouts Meet for Pictures
All Around Town notes Webloes Scouts sponsored by Lions Club will meet Tuesday night at 7 o clock in uniform for photographs. Leaders Olen Overturf Mark Gunter and Alfonse Ray listed.
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Webloes
Lions Club
Olen Overturf
Mark Gunter
Alfonse Ray
Seized 25 Miles From Mainland by North Korea
The Pueblo, a U S Navy supply vessel with 84 aboard, was seized by North Korean patrol boats about 25 miles off the North Korean coast and taken to Wonsan. North Koreans boarded the ship after identifying it as a U S boat in international waters. The ship reportedly went off the air. South Korean forces engaged a North Korean team in Seoul. a sixth assailant was shot, and a South Korean soldier was killed in other clashes as authorities pursued the mount.
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K. C. Hwang
Associated Press
SEOUL
United States
U.S
Watora
Wonsan
Bill Would Relieve State Printing Contracts Control
Little Rock attorney Robert Shults told the Arkansas Legislative Council that a bill would strip the secretary of state of authority over state printing contracts. The move follows a Pulaski Chancery Court ruling upholding the Printing Specifications Review Committee, created by Act 441 of 1967, to prepare bids. The state Supreme Court received the case Monday and decision is expected next week. Secretary Kelly Bryant has refused to advertise bids.
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Little Rock
Robert Shults
Arkansas Legislative Council
Secretary of State
Shults
Winthrop Rockefeller
Pulaski Chancery Court
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Kelly Bryant
North Little Rock alderman seeks AG ruling on city dues to chambers
North Little Rock Alderman Don W. Garrison asked the attorney general for guidance on whether cities can legally pay dues to local chambers of commerce. The request could affect chambers statewide, with discussions ongoing among chamber officials, Garrison, and Assistant Attorney General Tom Glaze. Garrison may broaden the query to include payments to groups like the Arkansas Civic League while facing opposition from labor unions.
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North
Nock Wderman
Attorney General’s Office
Chambers of Commerce
Don W. Garrison
Attorny General’s Office
Chamber
Garrison
Asst
Atty
Gen
Tom Glaze
Carerison
Glaze
Holt
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Arkansas Sly Nmpal League
W. F. Laman
Carrison
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