Post Office public service plan faces funding clash
Pine Bluff receives a federal grant of 90000 dollars for emergency ambulance service. The piece laments the cycle where federal aid pushes up private ambulance costs, prompting private operators to quit, then public funds reappear to fill the gap, arguing Congress controls the postal service and hinders reform. It cites long-running debates on a postal public corporation and critiques congressional influence over rates and wages.
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Ansas AP
Pine Bluff
Post Office Department
Congress
Public Corporation
James Farley
Franklin De+lang Roosevelt
Treeall
Postal Workers’ Union
Postal Service
Public Corporation Plan
Goal
United States
Group to Meet LIFTER and Ae The Cound
A local assembly schedules a meeting to discuss the event titled LIFTER and Ae The Cound oh Huekt. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors but the plan involves a community gathering to address issues around the title group.
Withdrawal of 50 000 Starts Wed
The U S Command said withdrawal of 50 000 American troops from Vietnam will begin Wednesday with Marine aviation units departing Da Nang. By Sunday 3 000 Marines from 19 units will be gone, aiming to complete the third Nixon withdrawal round by April 15 reducing U S troop strength to 434 000.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Vietnam
U.S
da Nang
Nixon
Marine Air Base
Taro
Calif
Santa Ana
Camp Pendleton
1St
26Th Marine Regiment
4Th Infantry
U.S. Army
Long Binh
South Vietnam
Seeing Eye Cat Serves Woman in Medford
In Medford Oregon a 20 pound Persian cat named Cutie guides and protects partially blind owner Mrs Father Downey Palmer. The cat walks two feet ahead and nudges objects in path to warn of obstacles. Palmer, a retired Army nurse, says Cutie helps avoid drops and lights and performs daily assisting tasks.
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Medford
Ore
Cuetie
Downey Palmer
Opposition Grows to Carswell Nomination Amid Race Claims
Labor and civil rights groups renew opposition to Judge G Harrold Carswell as Senate hearings discuss a 1948 white supremacy pledge and past ties to a segregated country club. Critics argue his record and associations undermine suitability for the Supreme Court.
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John Chadwick
Associated Press
Washington
G. Harrold Carswell
Tallahassee
Fla
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Georgia
Carswell
Capital City
Fifth
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Roman L. Hruska
AsNev
GOP
Judiciary Committee
James O. Eastland
Aflecio
George Meany
Senate
Sophene Court
Proxuire
Wisconsin Democrat
Cardwell
Sth
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S
Florida
Clement F. Haynsworth
Carey
Begin Toys
If You Think All That Goes Up Comes Down You Don't Pay Taxes
Hal Boyle comments on American credulity and belief in upward mobility and taxation, skewering social pretensions and public attitudes. He riffs on culture, politics, and the idea that earned respect and moral stature hinge on appearances and consumer signals.
Convention Retains G F Status
The Arkansas Constitutional Convention reconsidered and voted 51 to 40 to remove fish and bird farmers from the Game and Fish Commission. The move, opposed earlier, would place control with the Agriculture Department. Delegates argued for flexibility while preserving wildlife protections and allowing future programs.
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Little Rock
Constitutional Convention
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Monlay
Arkansas Fish Farmers Association
G&fc
Agriculture Department
Sammy Weems
Des Arc
John Elrod
Nisan
Commission
State Forestry Commission
Department of Nateural Resources
Watey
Soll Palluton Bird
Bac
Ula
Gas Fire in Java Leaves 55 Dead
A major gas fire at a central Java port killed 55 people and left 41 others with serious burns. Witnesses described blasts from gasoline tanks and a rapid spread through surrounding flats. Rescue teams fought flames as authorities reported many victims were trapped in burning buildings.
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Java
Jakarta
Thaldsen
No Knock Raid Clause Targeted in Drug Bill Fight
Senate Republicans push to weaken the no warning narcotics raid clause by requiring warrants prove narcotics suspected and likely destroyed if warned. Senator Griffin’s substitute gains support from the Nixon administration and Justice Dept, countering Sen Ervin who denounces the provision as a threat to civil liberties.
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Lawrence L. Knutson
Associated’ Press
Wester Washington
Senate
GOP
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
Parcotics
Lkely
Griffin
Sam J. Ervin
D-N
Ervin
Thomas J. Dodd
Dconn
Nixon
Justice Department
McLarty to Tell About Special Vote in Hempstead County
Ellis, newly elected president of Hempstead County Industrial Foundation, appoints Mack McLarty of Hope to head a committee to inform voters about a February 3 special election. The measure seeks Act No. 9 Bonds to fund Arkansas Industrial Development, secured by project revenues and a lease to Missouri Research Libraries, Inc. The vote could create 150 to 200 new jobs and attract further industry. Committee meets January 26. members include Hubert Yiwash and Charles Sharpe Jr.
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Free Ellis
Nampsteadd County Industria]l Foundation
Mack McLarty
Hope
Hempstead Couns
Arkansas
Industrial Development Revenue Fonds
Th County
Missouri Research Libulatories, Inc
Standard Generator Co
Aiflelai
McLarty
Aye Painttad
Wedhey
Hope Charter of Commerce
Doliu
Hubert Yiwash
Mobeart Venu
Charles Sharpe, Jr
Philp Denney
Rufas Herndon UL
Larry Potter
Stall Hounis Hala
Pil Butler
Janery Heynelds
Cuny Mays
Ivy Bob Mhudies
R. Young
Lathes Merruw
Floyd Tyne
Jdgy Vander PhD
Liveendrix
Fepr
Taste
Wee
Hig
Paul Stephen
Failure of Education Program Blamed on Poor Administration
Senate committee says flaws in Title I funded education aid stem from mismanagement at state and federal levels not the law itself. Proposes tighter rules to prevent supplanting funds, boost local input, broaden the formula, and demand parental and community involvement to better reach disadvantaged children.
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Ay Joe Hall
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Labor and Public Welfare Committee
Supreme Court blocks St Louis Southwestern freight station closure
The state Supreme Court refused Monday to permit the St Louis Southwestern Railway Co and Colton Bell to shut their Fairy Oaks freight facility in Cross County. The Associated Press account notes Nixon vetoed a $19.7 billion education bill on Monday after addressing reasons on national television, as lawmakers mull an override amid House opposition.
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Little Rock
State Supreme Court
St. Louis Southwestern — Railway Co
Colton Bell
Cross County
Fairy Oaks
the. Associated: Press Py
Dent
Nixon
House
Rtenes
Fair and Mild Is Forecast for State
The Associated Press reports fair and mild weather for Arkansas tonight with southerly winds bringing cloudy skies and a chance of showers by late Wednesday per the U.S. Weather Bureau. Daytime highs expected in the 70s. temperature ranges include Harrison 59 to Little Rock and El Dorado 72, with overnight lows from Fayetteville 29 to Texarkana 44.
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Associated Press Fair
Arkansas
U.S. Weather Bureau
Harrison
Little Rock
el Dorada
Fayetteville
Fort Smith
Memphis
Jonesboro
Pine Bluff
Texarkana
All Around Town and Winter Commencement Notes
About 1,000 LSU winter graduates were honored January 26 including Patricia Burroughs of Hope and a Masters degree. Local athletes, surgeries, and public notices are mixed with updates on law enforcement, a Freemason event, and fire safety warnings.
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Louisiana State University
Thea
Patricia
Bure Foughs
Hope
Dee Erick
Nixon veto of education health budget shocks Capitol clash
President Nixon vetoed the $19.7 billion Health Education and Welfare package after Congress balked at spending. He warned against inflation and stationary appropriations while arguing Congress cut his budget by about $5 billion. Democrats vowed to seek an override, needing two-thirds in both houses.
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Walter Bi
Nixon
Capitol Hill
White House
Congress
White- House
Capitol
Nixeon
Departments of Health, Education and Welfare
Labor
Office of Economic
House
Ao Ignat
Husbert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Senate
11 County Farm Bureau Meet Here
Farm Bureau teachers from 11 counties meet Thursday January 29 at Hope. The program covers national issues inflation and foreign trade plus the Constitutional Convention progress. Attendees include Milton Scott Ran dolph Webb Mog Sam Dean and state staff with representatives from 15 counties.
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Farm Bureau
Hope
Town and Country
Andrew Whisenhunt
Bradsey
Arkangan Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors
Milton Scott
Little Rock
State Farm Bureau Legislative Staff
H. T. Hater
Charles Albritton
Joy Rudmiah
Walter Seajea
Klempstead
Columbia
Howard
Lafayette
Little River
Miller
Montgomery
Nevada
Pike
Polk and
Sevier
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Alex. N. Washburn
Vicious Circle Postal Corporation
Richard M. Nixon
Edith
Xigun
Ulsterg
Huh
Ameri¢s
Surreal
Civil Rights Alliance
Hal Boyle
Ameria
Chepore
Max
General Services Administration
Harold Wilson
Wisegon
The
Star
Individus
Larry Muldrew
Dawiley
Hopes
Evvesy Hone
Tust
Debbie Barbata
Meyesrald
Mir
Joe Burhan
Keir
Wadley Hospital
Texickand
Ryan
James Cobb
Evergreen Lodge No
Canterville
Rosston Road
Brmnon Allen Ware
Jimmie Griffin
Edward Johnson
Prescott
George Hill
McCaskill
Bay Ny
County Farm Bureau
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