Arkansas and Louisiana Weather Brief Totals
Arkansas temperatures rose slightly yesterday but are expected to stay below normal for the next five days. Light showers were reported in extreme southeast Arkansas and in southwestern and south central areas. Rain amounts likely under a quarter inch through Thursday, with heavier rain possible later in the week. Highs Tuesday ranged from 78 at Mena to 49 at Jonesboro and Calico Rock. overnight lows mostly in the 60s. Louisiana shows partly cloudy skies with scattered thunder showers through Thursday and highs around mid 80s.
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Kin's Death Removes One From War
The Pentagon allows servicemen who lose a relative in Vietnam to be deferred from Vietnam for at least six months. If already in Vietnam they may be removed from the war zone for a similar period. The directive requires a written request from the service member, not from family members. It applies across the armed services as a uniform policy for reassignment during Vietnam service.
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White Hats youth corps used to quell riots in several cities
Across the nation, race tensions flared as youth patrols and local leaders formed and funded groups dubbed White Hats and similar outfits to separate rioters from crowds. In Plai dfield and Hartford youths acted as couriers and monitors, while Des Moines paid 18 youths nightly. Los Angeles saw Community Alert Patrol face funding cuts, and Greensboro saw cross burning arrests. Newark calm returned as riot dead were burial planned, and Congress considered a federal crime to incite riots cross state lines. California officials pushed early action against hotspots.
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Arms Issue Ties Up Loan Bill
Washington AP government loans for arms purchases by other nations tied up a bill extending the Export-Import Bank. Republicans pressed to recall the bill after revelations of about $2 billion in unpublicized arms financing, with Democrats cautious. Chairman Patman defended the bill while noting the bank’s expanded role in defense orders. The Defense Department reportedly seeks roughly $300 million more in arms financing for the year.
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Conference on Black Power Opens in Newark
A four day conference on black power opens in Newark bringing moderates to militants under Dr Nathan Wright as organizers seek cures for Negro community ills after five days of violence. Participants include educators labor leaders clergy and students with fifteen workshops planned to foster self esteem and economic stability amid Newarks unrest.
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Hope Arkansas 4-H Club Members Shine at State Event
Freida Middlebrooks, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold Middlebrooks Route 4 Hope, placed first in Timber Estimating and earned a gold watch at a recognition program in Little Rock University Auditorium. Hempstead County sent seven 4-Hers among about 700 participants as Lanette Arrington Marlene Jones Frances Hendrix Mary Ruth Hendrix James Rowe showcased demonstrations and activities across Home Management Modeling Food and Nutrition Safety Timber Estimating. Awards included three gold watches six trips four fountain pins two gavels and multiple trophies.
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Air assault left Israel with four planes in reserve
CBS Television quoted retired Gen S J A Marshall saying Israel’s overwhelming air offensive on June 5 wiped out most of the Arab air forces. He stated only four planes remained to guard Israel as eight of the 12 remaining fighters joined a defensive stand, while the attack aimed to catch the UN Security Council off guard.
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Willie D Long 55 McCaskill dies in hospital
Willie D Long 55 of McCaskill died Tuesday in a local hospital. He was a member of Friendship Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife Iva, two daughters Edith Miller and Letha Easterling of Camden, one brother Floyd of McCaskill, three sisters Vera Jester of Houston Carrie Boyd of Phoenix and Cloe Moses of McCaskill, and four grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday at 10 a.m. in Friendship Methodist Church. Burial in Friendship Cemetery. Herndon Funeral Home directing.
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Robertson to lead 43rd Bombardment Wing at Little Rock
Col Hugh B Robertson will succeed Col Frank Voightmann July 24 as commander of the 43rd Bombardment Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base. Voightmann moves to command the 305th Bombardment Wing at Bunker Hill Air Force Base. Robertson, a McGehee native, has been vice commander of the B58 wing since December 1965 and brings 25 years of flying experience.
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Redistrict Bill Faces Fight Over Antigerrymandering Clause
Washington reported that House and Senate conferees clash over a proposed antigerrymandering provision in a congressional redistricting bill. They had agreed to allow a 35 percent population variance for five years and a 10 percent cap from 1972, but split on whether the law should mandate a strong anti gerrymandering clause or leave district drawing decisions to states. Rep Emanuel Celler said a majority favored a strong provision while Senate members preferred state discretion.
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Arkansan Killed by Texas Police During Knife Lumber Attack
Anthony Childs 54 of Monticello Arkansas was killed in Odessa Texas after attacking five officers with a knife and a piece of lumber. He was confronted as he peered into a home window and died from a fatal blow to the head, authorities said.
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Four Private Clubs Lose Charters in Arkansas Action
Circuit Judge William J. Kirby revoked the charters of The Trade Winds Club The Workingmans Club The Patio and The Continental Club Castaway Room on a petition by Prosecutor Richard B. Adkisson. Disturbances including a fatal shooting prompted the action and the others failed to maintain a registered agent for more than 90 days.
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