Enduring love and critique in a Senate hearing debated
Aiken questions protesting youths about leaving the U.S. and they reply they love the country and seek change. The piece argues criticism stems from love, not hate, and calls conservatives moderates and liberals to understand ends do not justify means. Also reflects on public opinions about drugs and wartime smoking trends.
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America
Senate
Vermont
Sen. Aiken
U.S
Chattanooga (Tenn
Hope Youth Going to Space Seminar
Mike Huckabee son of Mr and Mrs Dorsey Huckabee will leave Sunday June 13 for a Space Seminar at Kennedy Space Center Florida representing Arkansas. He will meet delegates from 49 states and ten foreign countries and take part in Q and A with congressmen astronauts NASA officials and Hugh O Brian. The week runs from early morning to late night with housing at Patrick Air Force Base and travel arranged by the Hugh O Brian Youth Foundation. He departs Little Rock June 13 and returns Saturday evening June 19.
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Mike Huckabee
Dorsey Huckabee
Hugh O'Brian
Patrick Air Force Base
Cape Kennedy
Hugh O’brian
Sues Officer for 40000 Damages in Arkansas
Don ald Albright, 31, of Salem filed a claim with the state Claims Commission seeking 40000 in damages against State Police Trooper J. D. Martz. He alleges he was beaten unnecessarily and with excessive force after a drunkenness arrest on April 19, 1970. A skull fracture and head clot required immediate surgery per a Little Rock physician.
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Little Rock
Donald Albright
Salem
State Claims Commission
Albright
J. D. Martz
Martz
Trade Ban to China Lifted Signals Broader Exports
Washington AP Nixon releases a list of U S exports allowed to mainland China with expectations to add more items if Beijing accepts trade. The plan mirrors Soviet trade rules, and marks a shift by ending a 21 year ban with autos consumer goods machinery and raw materials like textiles and rubber among items allowed for shipment.
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Nixon
U.S
China
Peking
Soviet Union
Mainland
Plan to Cut Off Funds for War Doomed
Washington AP reports the Hatfield McGovern amendment to end all U S funding for Indochina after December 31 appears doomed as debate begins. An Associated Press poll shows 53 senators opposed or leaning against, 36 in favor, with undecided officials leaning against some. House vote next week also unlikely to produce a majority for supporters.
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Washington
U.S
Indochina
Associated Press
Gary Ridling Kidney Dialysis Challenge in Arkansas News
Gary Ridling, a 23 year old Nevada County native living in Blytheville, travels to Memphis for weekly hemodialysis costs and faces years without a transplant. His wife Linda and mother train to operate the home machine. donations to the Gary Ridling Fund may aid purchase.
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Nevada County
Cale
Gary Ridling
Gary
R. H. Ridling
Memphis
William F. Bowld Hospital
Bluff City
Linda Ledbetter
Steele
Linda
E. Kentucky
Bowld
Rocking Chair Marathon Opens in Alexander City
Mrs Mozelle Wallace mother of Gov George Wallace kicked off the rocking chair endurance event sponsored by local furniture merchants. Competitors aim to beat the 103 hour record set by Mrs Linda Collins in 1968. Top contestant wins 500 dollars cash and a 300 dollar bedroom suite.
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Alexander City
Ala
Mozelle Wallace
George C. Wallace
Linda Collins
New Wave of Terror in Pakistan in East Pakistan
The Pakistan army is inciting fear across East Pakistan as refugees report widespread killing, burning, and looting. Hindus face the worst violence while troops urge locals to do the dirty work. Indian figures show 5.44 million refugees since March, rising by about 100,000 daily as the army extends control. British relief worker Rev. John Hastings notes tactics of identifying loyalty to Yahya Khan or Mujibur Rahman, with many afraid to admit support for the Awami League despite its 73 percent vote share.
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Students Clash with Police in Mexico City Violence
Demonstrating students and police clashed for hours in Mexico City injuring over 100 and killing five. Police reported 159 arrests and some fatalities amid dispersed protests near the National Polytechnic Institute. President Echevarria postponed a Somoza visit as unrest spread across campuses.
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Eloy O. Aguilar
Associated Press
Caim
National Polytechnic Institute
Luis Echevarria
Anastazio Somoza Jr
Bombers Hit New North Vietnamese Highway In Laos Link
U S B52 bombers attacked a newly built highway from Laos into South Vietnam's north as Hanoi reportedly expands supply depots and forces. The raid followed an armored column patrol along the southern edge of the demilitarized zone.
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Laos
South Vietnam
Hanoi
U.S
PSC Aims to Block Arkla Gas Curtailment Plan
The Arkansas PSC asked the Federal Power Commission to suspend Arkla Gas Co. curtailment plans to avoid electric shortages this summer. It seeks 120 days to help power companies adapt and to craft a safer policy, challenging FPC authority over state gas curtailments amid looming summer supply concerns.
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State Public Service Commission
Federal Power Commission
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co
Arkansas
FPC
Arkla
PSC
IP to Close P B Plant 1400 Idle
Pine Bluff Ark Internationa Paper Co will shut down its pulp and paper mill for about 11 days starting June 25 due to weak orders. About 1,400 mill workers face layoff. Central Moloney Transformer plant also plans layoffs of around 100 production and clerical staff amid industry competition and reduced demand. PSC chairman Pat Moran criticizes FPC policy as potentially creating a crisis.
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Pine Bluff, Ark
International Paper Co
Central Moloney Transformer
Pine Bluff-area
R. K. Williamson
International
International Paper
Subsidy 235 Home Loan Program Blamed for Segregation
U S Civil Rights Commission faulted the Section 235 interest subsidy program in Little Rock for perpetuating segregation. Study found black families confined to black changing neighborhoods while whites received better houses terms and subsidies. Commission accused FHA of letting brokers and bankers run the program instead of broadening housing opportunities, with criticism of Denver St Louis and Philadelphia administration.
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Washington
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
Little Rock
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Derailment Kills 10 and 94 Injured in City of New Orleans Crash
Officials say a locked wheel likely caused by an electrical failure led to the flaming derailment of the City of New Orleans near Salem two miles north of town. Ten people died and 94 were injured among 224 aboard. Investigators from multiple agencies examined the scene as Amtrak began operations. Witnesses recalled harrowing scenes with survivors and injured passengers.
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Alan S. Boyd
Illneis Central
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New Orleans
Tonti
Melvin Maxey
Minor Accident on Elm Street Near Parking Lot
Local police report a minor accident Thursday at 12 25 p m when Viola Hogue of Washington pulled from a parking space on Elm Street and struck Orville Rosenbaum of Hope. Damage was minor and no charges were filed.
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Washington
Elm St
Orville Rosenbaum
Hope
Prince Philip Turns 50 With Buckingham Palace Party
London AP reports Prince Philip husband of Queen Elizabeth II reached age fifty. More than 300 guests attended a lavish birthday celebration Thursday at Buckingham Palace. The Queen and her tall athletic concert arrived after launching a missile destroyer at Barrow in Furness. Crowds sang Happy Birthday, Dar Philip.
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London
Prince Philip
Elizabeth II
Buckingham Palace
Barrow-in-Furness
England
Dar Philip
New Backers for Revenue Sharing Plan
Washington based report notes Nixon revenue sharing faces opposition from congressional critics aided by New York City bridge tenders and sanitation workers strikes. Lawmakers debate how funds should be used to sustain services rather than boost employee benefits. New York City pension plans deficit featured in the labor dispute underlining strain on city resources.
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Nixon
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Ways and Means Committee
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Martha W. Griffiths
Dmich
Griffiths
Murray Drabkin
New York
Mills Plans City Aid Program Separate From Nixon
Washington Post reports Rep. Wilbur D. Mills chair of the House Ways and Means Committee is drafting a $3.5 billion emergency aid plan for cities. The Arkansas Democrat outlines that the plan would not provide direct state aid and would be temporary until a long term urban relief approach is developed, aiming for drafting by July 1.
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Washington Post
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Nixon
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Democratic Party
Post
Mills
Congress
All Around Town Swimming Lessons Begin in Hope
All Around Town announces summer swimming lessons at Hope Municipal pool starting Monday June 21 with sessions 8 9 am and 9 10 am Parents may pre register their children by calling 777 8243 on Monday June 14 Melba Stephens of Hope made Texarkana College spring Dean’s List. Debbie Bryant Harding College freshman tours Europe with a cappella choir after high school graduation. Reader’s Digest June issue features Birds photos by Thase Daniel at Grassy Lake and in Africa credit to Mrs Manuel Hanm for El Dorado artist with a camera.
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Melba Stephens
Bill Evans
Hope
Texarkana College
Debbie Bryant
Charles Kammerdiener
Europe
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Hope High School
Miss Bryant
Harding
Reader's Digest
Thase Daniel
Grassy Lake
Africa
Manuel Hanm
el Dorado
Lockheed Seeks Government Aid In Cash Crunch
Washington AP Dan iel J Haughton chairman of Lockheed Aircraft Corp asked Congress for a 250 million loan guarantee to back production of the L 1011 TriStar jet. The Senate Banking Committee will grill him as Lockheed teeters near bankruptcy amid slumping defense contracts and Rolls Royce engine troubles. A rival report says McDonnell Douglas offered airlines credit to switch orders, a claim denied by McDonnell Douglas. Supporters argue the guarantee protects three major manufacturers and maintains U S aviation leadership.
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Daniel J. Haughton
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Congress
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Nixon
Lockheed
Airbus
Haughton
Britain
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McDonnell-Douglas Corp
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Dwis
McDoenney-Douglas
Proxmire
McDonnell-Douglas
Civil Aeronautics Board
Secor D. Browne
Browne
John H. Shaffer
Federal Aviation Administration
Boeing
Summer Heat Clamps Arkansas Across The State
The Associated Press reports summer like heat grips Arkansas with temperatures in the 90s across most areas Thursday afternoon. Pine Bluff led at 93 degrees while Harrison logged 86 and Little Rock hit 92 the year’s high there. Scattered brief showers occurred, with forecasts predicting continued warmth through Saturday and a potential cooldown by Sunday or Monday. overnight lows ranged from 67 in Fayetteville to 75 in Texarkana.
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