Sevier County Results Stir Political Reflections
In Sevier county the Fourth District race showed Thornton 1839, Mays 566, Coleman 526, Arnold 458 as Richard Arnold finished last. The DeQueen editorialist jokes about predicting outcomes, noting personal bets, dam debate links, and evolving voter trends while self-critically reassessing results and predictions.
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Nixon Seeks Senate OK On Moscow SALT Pact
President Nixon rushed from Andrews AFB to Capitol Hill after returning from Moscow and asked Congress to approve the landmark SALT accords. The plan seeks a two thirds Senate vote on the ABM limits and a simple majority on the executive agreement, amid praise and critics.
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Nixon Sees Ratification Backed By GOP Cheer
President Nixon's report to Congress on the U S Soviet arms accords drew cheers from Republicans and mixed reactions from Democrats who viewed it as campaign style. Many praised a balanced appeal while others criticized the speech as omitting Vietnam and essential details.
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Israeli reprisal feared as jets scour Lebanon border
Israeli aircraft hovered over southern Lebanon and border troop movements were reported as fear rose of retaliation for the Tel Aviv airport massacre. Security was tightened at the airport with searches on six incoming flights. The dispatch notes mixed signals on possible targets while noting political blame and casualty figures from the attack.
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Pryor Accepts TV Time for Joint Appearance
Little Rock AP reports Rep. David Pryor accepted an hour of prime time on KATV for a joint appearance with Sen. John L. McClellan. Doubleday, KATV president, will coordinate format with aides of both lawmakers. McClellan did not respond to the offer. The piece also notes SALT talks progress and Nixon summit reflections.
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Planes Crash Injuring Four Near Guion Arkansas
Two private planes collided north of Guion in Stone County. The first, a Cessna 150, struck power lines and sank into the White River. The second, a Cessna 182A, researching the first crash, hit the lines nearby. Injured: Mrs Jamie Davidson and Leonard Woolford of Batesville. Woolford a flight instructor in serious condition. Pilot Benny Kidd of Hot Springs and Bill Yaucht of Batesville were also hurt, Kidd in fair condition, Yauch minor injuries.
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Warmer Temperatures Expected Across Arkansas
Southerly winds bring warmer temperatures to Arkansas as a high pressure system shifts eastward. The National Weather Service forecasts fair weather through the weekend with a slight chance of showers late Sunday and Monday. Highs today are expected to rise from the mid to upper 40s.
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Miami Beach to stage mass arrest plan for political conventions
Judge Thomas Lee announced a detailed strategy to cope with potential disorders at Miami Beach during the national party conventions. arrested individuals will be photographed fingerprinted and booked at secret staging areas near the convention hall. Dade County will run the magistrate court around the clock with on call staff during July and August events.
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Man in House Rule May Be Revived
The Senate Finance Committee voted to reinstate the man in the house rule allowing states to deny welfare benefits to a mother and children living with a man not related by blood. It also proposed referring children of welfare parents who refuse work to child welfare agencies for possible support and granting a one month wage to a working-deferral parent. Under Workfare about 1.2 million adults on welfare would lose eligibility.
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Nixon Prices Rise Shadow on Wage Controls
A U S wholesale prices jumped 0.6 percent in May driven by a 1.4 percent rise in farm products and processed foods. Unemployment held at 5.9 percent as job gains stalled. Industrial commodities rose 0.3 percent, hinting wage and price controls may have mixed effects. Arkansas mental health ranking reached sixth nationally with state officials noting potential gains if Jonesboro and Fort Smith centers were counted.
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Boswell Backs Pryor In Senate Runoff
Boswell of Bryant who won 13 percent in the Democratic primary endorses David Pryor for the Senate. He recounts a McClellan camp lobby to stay neutral and notes a $45,000 campaign debt. He declined McClellan aid and says Pryor claimed a deficit of his own.
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Labor's Pryor Run Tied to National Bosses Effort
Sen. John L. McClellan said his primary runoff foe Rep. David Pryor is the product of a national labor bosses plan to oppose him. He cited meetings in Little Rock at the Sheraton Hotel and later in Washington as the drive to persuade Pryor to run. McClellan urged reporters and campaign workers gathered at his headquarters, amid visible hostility from some attendees.
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Public TV funding fights end with salary ceiling set
Congress moved to cap Corporation for Public Broadcasting executives at 42500 a year, while on air staff salaries largely remained. House votes swung with 73 to 46 approving the ceiling for current CPB leaders, amid debate over funding and audits. Opponents warned the measure could cripple public broadcasting.
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All Around Town Graduates noted at 94th commencement
About 216 University of Arkansas Medical Center students are set to graduate at the 94th annual commencement on Sunday June 1 at Barton Coliseum. Degrees include John Scott Andrews MD and Mecedes Burgerine Stith BSN with others receiving honors at Spring Honors Day ceremonies.
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