Hempstead County To Vote Bond Issue For Plant Expansion
Hempstead County voters face a Tuesday vote on a $450000 Act 9 bond to expand Standard Generator Service on West Avenue B Hope. The issue is backed by Arkansas Industrial Development Commission guarantees with a 20 year cost and promises 150 new jobs and about $12 million in county income. The Star urges approval and notes prior Act 9 successes in the county and nearby dispatches.
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Saratoga
Piney Grove
Columbus
Cross Roads
Washington
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Hope
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
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Hempstead County
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Nashville
Ark
Meyer
Nationwide rail strike threat looms as unions threaten shutdown
Nationwide rail walkout looms as four unions with over a year without a contract could halt the system. Union leaders say talks broke off and a shutdown would involve 48,000 machinists, electricians, boilermakers and steel workers. Government says no further sessions are scheduled.
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Gregg Herrington
Associated Press
Washington
William W. Winpisinger
Vfl-Ciq
Fader
Winpisinger
Salys
Talka
All Aboard Greek Ferry Are Saved
In thick fog a Greek ferry encounter ended with all aboard saved. A brief report notes distress but confirms no loss of life as the vessel struggled near a shoreline. Rescue teams aided passengers and stabilized the ship, avoiding a catastrophe.
Davis Denies Mayor Bid in Springdale Candidacy Rumor
SPRINGDALE Ark AP State Rep Charles Davis denied rumors he will run for mayor of Springdale after five years as mayor and said he will not seek reelection to the legislature Charles Stewart another Washington County representative said he will seek reelection
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Ark
Charles Davis
Sprinsdale
Davis
Washington County
Charles Stewart
Rules Damages Must Be Paid by Railways
A district court jury in Little Rock ruled Missouri Pacific Lines must pay 60 percent of damage to a Downing elevator from an explosion on March 9, 1966. The federal government should cover 25 percent and Chicago Milwau kee and Quincy rail line 16 percent. The verdict apportioned liability amid line ownership and interstate aspects.
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Little Rock
APA Ols
Missouri Mettic Lines
Quincy
Missouri Pacific
U S Steel Raises Prices Reshaping Industry Costs
Pittsburgh AP reports U S Steel Corp, the largest U S producer, raised prices on hot rolled cold rolled and galvanized products from 4 to 6 dollars a ton effective February 1. The move follows Armco Beth Steel and others raising carbon steel prices and affects autos appliances and machinery shipments.
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Steel Corp
Armco Steel Corp
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Bethteeham Steel Curvy Jour & Laughiin
Republic Steel Corp
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TQ Militon
Detroit Geteaat Motors Corp
Late General Patton Hero to a Marine
An item notes General George Patton as a heroic figure to Marines, highlighting admiration within the service. The fragment mentions his bold leadership and enduring legacy in wartime memory, implying cross service respect and refe rence to a late page two.
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George Patton
Army
Heart Fails Fire Fighter in Little Rock Tragedy
AP report from Little Rock says Arthur Haynie 43 firefighter died of an apparent heart attack while battling a blaze on Thursday. He was the first Little Rock fireman to die in the line of duty since 1964.
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Little Rock
Arthur Haynie
Washington
Melvin R. Laird
Precincts listed for Hempstead County Special Election
Hempstead County election officials publish voting locations and precinct names for the upcoming special election. Listings include Hope Fire Station Ward 1A, Courthouse rooms, Youth Center, City Hall wards, and various storehouse sites. Details mention prices, judges, workers, and tax rate context, with numerous place names across the county.
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Green Lasser HD Club
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DeAnna
Sacmueddy
Fulton
Library
Guernsey
Sehunat
Taka Jones
Hje
Suttort
McCaskill
ACT
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Tahiti
Bill Cross Resigns as Hospital Head
Bill Cross resigns as administrator of Hempstead County Memorial Hospital in Hope Arkansas effective February 3 1970. Don Abbott named acting administrator. Abbott previously served as Crosses assistant. Board aims to fill the post soon. Cross cites rewarding tenure and community patient care hopes in his farewell letter.
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Hempstead Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Ray Turner
Don Abbott
Abbott
Cross
Board OF Governors
Hempstead County Memorial Hospital
Hope
Arkansas
C.L. Cross
Antiaircraft Weapons Hit, U.S. Admits
In Saigon AP dispatch, the U S Command confirmed American forces attacked antiaircraft positions in North Vietnam that fired on U S planes. The strikes were not disclosed earlier due to being deemed insignificant.
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Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Mis de Baste Valley
Audd
United Sites
Vista Loses Battle at Texarkana
AP report from Texarkana Arkansas notes the SouthWest Arkansas Development Council suspending the Vista program after a one day extension. Governor aides indicate ongoing talks with local groups about workforce and parish aid while lawmakers debate funding and program viability.
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Texarkana
Lartee
Hinkefeller
Michell Young
Fyxarpis
Nixon to send 200.8 billion dollar federal budget
President Nixon will submit a 1971 federal budget totaling 200.8 billion dollars with a 1.9 billion dollar surplus. Defense, space, agriculture and veterans benefits see major cuts while Social Security and other commitments constrain spending. Budget plans promise restraint and a balanced approach amid economic concerns.
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Washington
Breate Dent Nixon
Congress
White House
Ronald 1Iegler
Washington Post
Ziegler
Zieglar
Associated Press
Nixon
the Post
Estes Loses Parole Bid in High-Profile Finance Case
Billie Sol Estes, a once influential Texas financier tied to a national scandal, failed in his first parole bid from an eight and one year federal term. The U S Parole Board rejected Estes at age 45 after reviewing his record, with a next review set for December 1971. He has been imprisoned at Sandstone Federal Correctional Institution since June 1966 for mail fraud and conspiracy.
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Washington
Billie Sol Estes
Furthzer
U.S. Parole Board
Estes
George J. Read
Estescise
Pecos
Tex
Federal Correctional Institution At
Sandstone
Mian
All Around Town from Mule Wood Reservoir News
The weekly report notes the reservoir near normal at 259.15 feet with discharge around 2100 cfs and clear water while fishing activity remains light. Socials cover a Holiday Inn gathering in Dasha and meetings at Clois Steak House in Tankben, plus county officials discuss a Texarkana judge's candidacy and local industrial prospects. Bank assets jump from 1959 to 1969, rising to 45.34 million across Hempstead County institutions.
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Mulewood Reservoir
Hempstead County
Hope Federal Savings & Loan Association
Bond Issue Discussion Repeats Arkansas Law Statute View
The meeting covered Act No 9 revenue bonds and their legal status. LaGrone cited Section 8 noting bonds are not general obligations but secured by project revenues and mortgage on property. Tolleson said his generator plant will contribute annually to the county though tax exempt. Other Hope industries have used similar bond aid.
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LaGtone
Nour
Bob Tolleson
Tolleson
Hope
Arkansan Delegation Heads to National Soil and Water Meet
Slomon Goodlett of Hempstead County says Arkansans will outnumber other states at the 24th Annual NACSD convention in San Francisco. About 112 Arkansans depart Little Rock January 31 for a four day gathering with speakers including Eddie Albert on environmental quality and NACD President Sam Studebaker.
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National Assocation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
San Francisco
Slomon Goodlett
Hempstead County
NACD
Sam Studebaker
Tipp City
Ohio
Thomas B. Evans
SCS
Indiana
John H. Harma
Washington
Kiplins Ger
del Kronik
Madison Lake
Minnesota
NACN
Purcell Seeks Consumer Protection Legislation
Blytheville Ark AP Joe Purcell said letters to his office show public awareness of consumer protection needs. He told the Blytheville Rotary Club that the state Education Council has completed its work and may be disbanded within the next few months.
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Atly
Joe Purcell
Blytheville
Bisier Education Council
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