Nuclear-powered patrol boats widen Cuban missile threat
The Pentagon reports the Soviet Union has added larger, more armed OSA-class missile patrol boats to Cuba. The two boats reached Havana in January, boosting Cuba's naval strength with Styx missiles and greater range. Also noted are MIG21 deliveries and a Russian frigate and submarine conducting antissubmarine exercises. U.S. reconnaissance monitors Cienfuegos and Caribbean research efforts.
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Arkansas 24-Hour Weather Summary
Experiment Station report for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Monday with highs around 44 and a low near 21. Clear to partly cloudy and a bit warmer today in Arkansas. Tonight and Tuesday, partly to mostly cloudy with a few light showers mainly in the south. Day highs in the 40s today, lows mid 20s to mid 30s, and Tuesday highs in the 50s.
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Arkansas
Equal Employment Decision Is Due
In Washington the Senate weighs extending federal anti discrimination to over 10 million state and local government workers. The bill would direct EEOC to handle hiring practices with referrals to the Justice Department if voluntary compliance fails. Sen Ervin opposes, citing states rights and potential tyranny, as cloture looms for a Tuesday vote. The measure also covers educational employees and firms with eight or more workers.
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Associated Press
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Cold Weather Ends as Arkansas Sees Warmer Days
The Associated Press reports a brief end to the cold snap in Arkansas with warmer temperatures forecast today and Tuesday. Highs will be mainly in the 40s today and in the 50s Tuesday, as clouds move out and sunshine returns. Light showers are possible tonight and Tuesday, especially in the south, as a high pressure system shifts east-northeast.
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Arkansas
Thomas Now in Real Trouble
Dallas Cowboys running back Duane Thomas and his brother Bertrand were arrested near Greenville Texas on a stolen car search. Two bags of marijuana were found in their car. Thomas, 24, faces felony marijuana possession charges clouding his football future.
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State Fuel Tax Take Increases
A report by the Motor Fuel Tax Division of the Arkansas Revenue Department shows motor fuel tax receipts rose 7.47 percent in 1971 from 1970. The Arkansas Petroleum Council released figures totaling 85.3 million dollars for 1971, up from 77.5 million in 1970.
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Pollution discussion at Hope Rotary Club meets January 28
Michigan State hopes to have its New Ice arena ready for the 1975 74 season Rotarian Benny Coleman introduced George Brown of the Soil Conservation Department for a program at the Hope Rotary Club luncheon meeting Friday January 28 in the Town and Country. He spoke about pollution and some suggested solutions for it the value of water and the history of man. To illustrate his message he showed slides pertaining to the American Indians and to the use man has made of the land in this country. Club President Dr. Sam Strong announced that Ladies Night had been changed to March 3. He also welcomed two guests the speaker and Frank Turley manager of TG and Y.
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George Brown
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Hope Rotary Qub
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Frank Turley
TG and Y
Murder Conviction Reversed by Court
The State Supreme Court reversed James Armstrongs second degree murder conviction and 21 year term in Ouachita County, ruling that key testimony about Tyree Godbolts threat should have been allowed to show aggressor status. The court also reversed Jesse Shelton’s first degree rape conviction and life sentence in Pope County for denial of counsel before interrogation.
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Lindsey 2nd to Muskie in Arizona delegate race
Mayor John V. Lindsay of New York placed second to frontrunner Edmund S. Muskie in Arizona's 500 delegate Democratic state convention race. Lindsay drew support from enfranchised youth and minorities, carrying Phoenix and gains in Tucson, with 24 percent to Muskie's 38 and McGovern at 20, leaving 17 percent uncommitted.
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Irving to Face Jury In Autobiography Mystery
New York AP reports author Difford Irving to appear before a Manhattan grand jury amid questions about a 650000 payment from McGraw Hill for an autobiography of Howard Hughes. investigations focus on funds flow, deposits, and alleged misappropriation.
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