Dismissal of 20 Year White House Reporter Romagna
Washington AP reports 20 year White House reporter Romagna was fired by White House press secretary Pierre Salinger. He had chronicled speeches and briefings for presidents since 1941 using shorthand and a fountain pen. A replacement from a Washington reporting service was named as the new official White House reporter amid a broader press office revamp.
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Washington
Jack Romagna
White House
Pierre Salinger
Romagna
TC Romagna
Salinger
Franklin D
Roosevelt
Harry S .Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
United States
Office
Kennedy
Conference of Mayors
Miami Beach
Fla
Riley
Fss
Jail Too Many Drunks Claims Police Warning
Arkansas officers meeting in Little Rock heard judge John Murtaugh criticize current alcohol and drug policies. He argued arrests for drunkenness often reflect social hostility rather than disorderly conduct, saying Skid Row drinkers threaten only themselves and coercive treatment is wrong. He warned the court system risks collapse if law enforcement must solve a pathological problem.
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Little Rock
New York
John M. Murtaugh
New York Court of Special Sessions
Murtaugh
Arkansas
Narcotics Addicion
Theater Bomb Threat Evicts Hot Springs Audience
An unidentified caller claimed a bomb was planted at the Malco Theater in Hot Springs Arkansas leading to evacuation. Police found a bomb and secured the scene as investigators reviewed the threat.
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Hot Springs, Ark
Malco
Hot Springs
Weather Update From Jonesboro Arkansas Area
Partly cloudy to cloudy and mild with periods of showers and thunderstorms through Sunday. Highs 75 to 85, lows around 62. Total May precipitation 2.61 inches, year to date 20.46 inches. Refund checks totaling 28,249 were mailed to all members of Craighead Electric Co operative. Earl Walden, manager, said refunds cover seven Arkansas counties.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Craighead Electric Co-operative
High Corp
Low
Bortienet Arkansas
Earl Walden
Revenues in State to Hit 108 Million Dollars
Arkansas state revenues are forecast to reach 108 million dollars for the current fiscal year, higher than prior estimates. May tax collections rose, boosting the general revenue total and possibly increasing the public school fund by about 1 million dollars for teacher salaries. Income taxes set an all time May high at 8.46 million, while sales taxes climbed to 51.4 million with May sales tax receipts of about 5.02 million.
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Little Rock
State Comptroller’s Office
Revenue Department
Arch’ Ford
Ford
Orvald. Faubus
Cuu Wusseney
Humphrey Urges Tax Cuts to Boost Economy and Market
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey urged a 2 to 4 percent cut in corporate taxes and a 2 percent cut in personal income taxes to strengthen the economy and stock market. He warned that inaction by Congress or the White House would worsen economic trouble after meeting with stock exchange officials in New York. Rep. Wright Patman sought a $750,000 House Banking and Currency Committee investigation of market gyrations.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
White House
Humphrey
Congress
Senate
New York
Stock Exchange
Wright Patman
House Economic Committee
House Banking and Ciuvaney
Treasury hints at next year tax overhaul with revenue steps
The Treasury said cuts are likely proposed next year as part of a broader tax overhaul plan. The package would include provisions to raise revenues through other means.
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The
Treasury
Deacons and Elder Ordained at Hot Springs Conference
In Hot Springs Arkansas the Little Rock Conference ordained seven deacons and one elder during a Thursday noon session. Bishop W Kenneth Pope presided. the ordination sermon was by Dr Harold A Bosley in New York City. Ordained elders and deacons include Mitchell St Charles and Mike R Clayton Benton William P Fisher Hickory Plains Stacy Ollar Jr Trash wood James R Scudder Carthage Carl Allen Settle Little Rock Robert Van Hooks II El Dorado Hollis R Williams Little Rock. The conference reports covered Boards of Missions Womens Society of Christian Service Board of Ministerial Training and Builders Club.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Little Rock
The
Methodist Church
W. Kenneth Pope
Pope
Harold A. Bosley
Christ Church Methodist
New York City
Iran
Mitchell
St. Charles
Mike R
Clayton
Benton
William P. Fisher
Hickory Plains
Stacy Ollar Jr
Trashwood
James R. Scudder
Carthage
Carl Allen Settle
Robert van Hooks II
el Dorado
Hollis R. Wiliams
Board of Missions
Women's Society of Christian Service
Board of Ministerial Training
iBuilders Club
Group Pushes Compromise to Save Tax Withholding Plan
Senate Finance Committee members disclose a compromise to save the withholding on dividend and interest income. It would exempt from withholding individuals with incomes of $5000 or less and may gain Treasury support, though Senator Byrd opposes. The plan aims to pass in Senate as House already favors withholding.
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Joe Hall Washington
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Byrd
House
Kennedy
Finance Committee
Layg
Sens
Russell B. Long
D-La
George A. Smathers
D-Fia
McMath Urges Change in Arkansas Image
Former Gov Sid McMath told a Jonesboro audience that he returned to politics to alter Arkansas image which he called false He cited racial problems and urged shifting responsibility to individual school districts as the current administration faced public weariness and calls for change He described Arkansas as decent and hardworking while criticizing state leadership and the ongoing fight over race issues.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Sid McMath
Arkansas
McMath
Petit Jean Frocus to Be Reviewed
A concession contract for Petit Jean State Park held by Mark Rowland, son-in-law of Rep Laid Ladier, is to be reviewed today by the Publicity and Parky Commission. Rowland faces assault with a deadly weapon charges for alleged May 4 beating of a Morriston teenager with a shotgun. He operates Mather Lodge, the park overnight facility.
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Commission
Rowland
Russia Hikes Prices of All Food
Moscow reports a 25 percent rise in butter, 30 percent in pork and beef as the Soviet Union seeks to fund lagging agricultural programs amid shortages. The government blames Western imperialism while stressing fixed prices in state stores and cites city dwellers bearing the burden to balance living standards between urban and rural regions.
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Preston Grover
Moscow
Soviet Union
United States
U.S.S.R
Communist Party Central Committee
Italian pines with edible nuts grow in Hope church yard
A Southside Assembly pastor, Rev. Joseph Geno, planted Italian pine seeds brought from Italy. The trees are under a foot tall now but may mature into pine trees bearing edible nuts similar to walnuts or pecans. The article notes the trees are hardy, photos of cones like small pineapples, and suggests care steps for cultivation.
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Arkansas
Joseph 5
Southside Assembly
Old Country
Italy
Bro. Gero
Southside
Gene
J H Collins 74 Dies Friday in Prescott Area
John Harrison Cains aged 74 of Prescott Rt. 5 died Friday at home. He was a farmer. Survived by wife Ella. four sons Randolph and S J Collins of Midland Tex Clifton and Johnnie Collins of Prescott. two brothers Sid and Floyd of Prescott. four sisters Edily Dixon Hazel Holden Ethel Calloway and Annie Davidson Arkadelphia. Services Sunday at Midway Church with Merndone Cornelius Funeral Home in charge.
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John Harrison Cains
Prescott Rt. 5
Suchvors
Ella Collins
Randolph J
S. J. Collins
Midland
Tex. Clifton
Johnnie Collins
Prescott
Sid
Floyd
Editly Dixon
Hazel Holden
Precotts
Ethel Calloway
Annie Davidson
Arkadelphia
Midway Church
Merndone
Cornelius Funeral Home
Memphis Baptists Build $50,000 Sanctuary
WEST MEMPHIS Ark AP The Tabernacle Baptist Church is constructing a new sanctuary valued at $50,000 to replace its old meeting place a former dance hall padlocked by court order Rev Earl White said the hall was too distant for the congregation and noted more than 100 additions since organizing in the club building.
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West Memphis
Ark
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Earl White
Oy Church
White
JFK Interest Spurs Estes Probe Details
President Kennedy’s interest in the case spurred FBI involvement in the death of Agriculture Department official who probed Billy Sol Estes. A Texas grand jury also probes the shooting of Henry Marshall, found dead on his Franklin County farm. Marshall’s exhumed body suggested murder. a .22 rifle lay nearby.
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Dallas
Lex
Kennedy
Ap Frbl
Agriculture Department
Bille Sol Estes
Dallas News
Texas Grand Jury
Henry HH. Marshall
Franklin Tex
Marshall
Justice of the Peace
Robert F. Kennedy
FBI
Estes
The
Peas
Vex
Tinangier
Summer Library Hours Announced Across Counties
Summer library hours announced list several county libraries with varied schedules. Hempstead County Library opens 8 to 5 Monday through Saturday. Nevada County Library operates different days and times including afternoon slots. Fulton and Washington branches show distinct weekly hours. Vergey and Vergey-like entries note Monday Wednesday and Friday morning sessions.
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Hempstead County Library
Nevada County Library
Yuesday
Thurecay
Benny Swings and So Does the Russians in Moscow
In Moscow 5000 fans greeted Benny Goodman and his band as they revved a Cossack melody with jazz zest. Khrushchev attended the prior night, easing tensions as Goodman’s encore run extended 25 minutes. Joya Sherrill charmed the crowd singing Katusha in Russian.
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Moscow
Bay Five
Bermy Goodman
Meadowlands
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Brags
Evgeny Yeviushenko
Gondman
Can't Get to Estes' Safety Deposit Box
Federal investigators probing Billie Sul Estes search boxes for names cash or records. A safety deposit box was found in Texas Wink but Estes or his lawyers refused to surrender keys. Agencies pursue court orders to access boxes while reviewing financial files and campaign contributions tied to Estes.
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Washington
Billie Sul iEstes
Texas
Estes
FBI
Internal Revenue Service
Agriculure Department
Senate Investigations
Eisenhower Defends Humphrey Over Stockpile Deals
Former President Eisenhower defends Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey against claims of crooked stockpile profits tied to nickel contracts from the Truman era. Sen. Symington seeks hearings on the matter as COM subcommittee probes Hanna Co. holdings and related government contracts. Executive actions also push scrutiny of Jones Morgan’s conflicts and Calumet & Hecla profits in copper stockpile dealings.
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Wasitington
Dwight D Eisenhower
George M. Humphrey
Humphrey
Eisenhower
Gov
Symington
Couns
C. Coburn
M. A. Hanna Co
Cleveland
Hanna ‘Nickel Smelting Co
Office of Emergency, Planning
John’ ‘di Morgan Jr
Justice Department
Morgan
Climax Molybdenum Co
Tis
Flovida
Wiehes
Daytona Alate
Calumet & Hecla Co
Chicago
New Week O
Arc County Agents Convention Opens in Hot Springs
To Speak at Spa Hot Springs Ark AP assistant administrator of the federal Extension Service will speak today at Hot Springs for the annual convention of the Arkansas County Agents Association. Luke AL Schruben is expected to speak on the work and benefits of county agents. A distinguished service award will be given to their standing Arkansas County Agent of the Year.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Federal Extension Service
Arkansas County Agents Association
Luke AL Schruben
Arkansas
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Petit Jean Frocus
Russia
Mary Anita Laseter
J. H. Collins
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