Foreign policy by Senate called absurd by editor
The editor attacks the Senate for trying to shape foreign policy, arguing it undermines executive responsibility. He urges that Washington must let the President decide on Israel arms while warning against risky bets in Southeast Asia and potential U.S.-Soviet miscalculation in the Middle East. He contends voters prefer clear presidential control.
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$2.5 Billion for Flood Control Included in Bill
Washington AP A $7.4 billion Agriculture Department appropriation bill clears House Appropriations with about $2.5 billion for special food programs and a net $126 million cut from the President's request For the next fiscal year the panel adds funds for nutrition and milk programs and preserves food stamps and lunch support for millions of needy children
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Senate trims funds for bomber program Bl1
The Senate Armed Services Committee tentatively cuts half of the $100 million Pentagon request for the Bl1 bomber during a brief session of the $10 billion military procurement bill. A further cut could clash with the House which approved the full request, while final funding decisions for research and development and possible production remain unsettled.
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Associated Press
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Debt ceiling bill raises US limit by 18 billion
The House approved an increase from 377 billion to 395 billion dollars amid debate on Cambodian war policy. The bill faces Senate action with a July 1 deadline to avoid a funding shortfall.
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Edmond Lebreton
Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Camibodia
Nixon
Higher Cost and Less Profit Cutting U.S. Plant Plans
Washington AP Manufacturers facing higher costs and thinner profits cut back planned investments in new equipment. Agencies report total expansion spending at 81.4 billion for the year, up 7.8 percent from last year but down from earlier projections. Manufacturing plans fall to 32.8 billion from 34.6. nonmanufacturing to 48.6 billion. Analysts cite tighter credit and a weak stock market, with one economist calling the report a reinforcement of cooling expansion.
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John M. Pearce
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
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Commerce Department
Washington
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Two Escapees Recaptured In Arkansas Prison Break
Two men who escaped Cummins Prison Farm were recaptured Wednesday afternoon near Cornerstone in Jefferson County. Charles Wells, 35, held for burglary grand larceny forgery and uttering from Pulaski County, and Hammond Everett, 36, held for burglary and grand larceny from Pulaski County, were the escapees.
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Fresh Summer Veggies From City Scheme
New York AP story explains city dwellers can obtain fresh produce at no cost by prompting suburban gardeners Tom Dick and Harry to boast about backyard crops. The pranks trigger a cycle of gifts, ending with a desk full of cauliflower lettuce and more all summer.
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Arnette Campaign for Hempstead County Sheriff and Collector
Larry Arnette of Hope announces his bid for Sheriff and Collector of Hempstead County. 28 year old lifelong resident, husband to Terry McMannus, father of Tim, resides at 1506 South Edgewood. Texarkana Junior College alumnus, experience in retail sales and farming, car salesman by trade. He pledges fair, impartial service and full-time dedication to protecting smaller communities and seeks countywide support.
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Local Firm Fined for Federal Safety Violations
HN OF F700, a Hope Arkansas corporation doing business as General Farm Services, Inc., pleaded guilty May 21, 1970 before Federal Judge Paul X. Williams in Texarkana Arkansas. The company admitted allowing drivers to work more than 10 hours after 8 hours off, exceeding 70 hours in 8 days, and keeping false daily logs. Court imposed a $500 fine with $200 suspended.
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Enemy Takes Town in Cambodia Amid Phnom Penh Battle
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces captured Set Bo, 10 miles southeast of Phnom Penh, as fighting raged near Kompong Thom. Cambodian forces reported edging a counteroffensive while Vietnam officials visited Phnom Penh and refugee restrictions eased, allowing camps to roam city streets from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Nguyen Cao Ky
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Charges Filed After Crash at Secona and North Hazel
Police report a crash at Secona and North Hazel streets caused by Mariven Norton and Joyce Russell colliding with substantial damage. Patrolman Richard Rowe charged Norton with running a stop sign.
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Mariven Norton
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Richard Rowe
Nixon declares Cambodia mission a success and sets June troop withdrawal
President Nixon announced the Cambodia operation as the Viet Nam war’s most successful and reiterated a pledge to withdraw all U S troops by June 30 1970. Senate defeat blocks funds cut off while officers warn early judgment is premature. Army and world events follow with Peru tremor and Israeli air force boast.
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Hope City notes and upcoming local events
The Arkansas Highway Department widens No.4 through Hope by nine feet to a 4 35 foot highway while preserving oak trees. Creekside and North Hervey Street curb work adds half a foot each side. The Baptist Church Bible School runs June 8 to 42 for youths 8 to 12 from 9 am to 1 pm daily. Transportation calls to Mrs. Cay Thorn. Al Boys State Calvin Willis named Circuit Judge of Harrison. Ken Trout named Circuit Judge of Arkansas County. Summer Head Start begins June 8 at Brookwood School 8 am to 1 pm for eight weeks with bus stops at Paisley and Hopewell schools at 7:45 am. Larry E. Conway, 20, promoted to Army Specialist 4 in Vietnam with Company C, 25th Infantry Division, 725th Maintenance Battalion near Cu Chi. Centennial observances loom in Hope. Whitfield Masonic Lodge No. 239 to confer Fellowcraft degree at 7:30 pm Friday June ls.
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Hope, Ark
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Cu Chi
Vietnam
Nixon Sees Cambodian Strike A Successful War Move
AP dispatch reports President Nixon claims the Cambodia operation achieved major objectives. He says 17,000 of 31,000 troops sent in have been withdrawn, with 14,000 to depart by month’s end, and 50,000 more U.S. troops out of Vietnam by October 15. He notes captures of large ammunition and weapons stocks and pledges no further Cambodian strikes after July 1 except to protect troops in South Vietnam.
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Washington
Nixon
United States
Cambodia
U.S
John. M. Hightower
Vietnam
South Vietnam
South
Melvin R. Laird
Child Killed by Train Near Little Rock Home
Louis Williams six son of Mr and Mrs George Williams of Little Rock was killed Wednesday night when struck by a train near his home. The child had apparently run onto the tracks to save his dog which also died.
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