Weather Summary for Louisiana and Arkansas
Weather stationery report for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Friday notes high 93 and low 68. Louisiana outlook shows partly cloudy warm conditions through Saturday with scattered thundershowers mainly afternoon in most areas and extreme southern portion. Low tonight 68, high Saturday 86. Arkansas forecast clear to partly cloudy and warm through Saturday with isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers. Low tonight 62, high Saturday 86.
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Weather Experiment Station
Louisiana
Akansas
Weak Cold Front to Move Across Arkansas Sunday
A weak cold front is expected to move across Arkansas Sunday or Monday, bringing more clouds and showers. Cooler afternoon temperatures are forecast for Sunday and Monday, with highs in the 80s to low 90s and overnight lows in the upper 60s to 70s. Isolated showers continue in parts of the state, with Pine Bluff reporting .33 inch and showers in the Little Rock area.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Pine Bluff
Little Rock
Barber and Sikes Open Round Scores At Springfield
Miller Barber of TexarkanaArkansas posted a 35 36 71 first round in the U S Open at Springfield New Jersey while amateur Marty Fleckman led with 32 35 67. R H Sikes of Springdale Ark opened with 38 36 74 on the Bajtruson Golf Club course a 6015 yard layout.
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Johnson Rail Strike Plan Rejected by House
The House rejected President Johnsons bid for a compulsory settlement of a national rail strike while approving a 90 day nostrike extension. A Railway Labor Executive Association pledge not to strike if a conference leads to compromise eased fears of widespread disruption. Senate sponsor Morse denounced the move as a mockery and urged Senate action.
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D-Ore
Senate Confereas
Dierks Bank Robbers Still at Large
Two men robbed a Horatio State Bank branch in Dierks Ark taking 22500 and possibly 15000 more. they wore kerchiefs hats and gloves, with one talking and the other at the door. An employee and Flynn Justus were forced into the vault but escaped as the door failed to lock. No arrests reported.
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Tampa
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Dodd Backs Johnson as Ethics Probe Covers Funds
The ethics committee reported that Dodd funded events linked to Johnson and used at least $46,745 of political money for his personal benefit amid a total of $116,083. Dodd acknowledged writing a letter praising Johnson while denying personal gain from the funds, with noted home repairs and a transfer to his son. Grace Dodd watched from the gallery as the debate spanned three days.
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Pilkinton urges progress and reform in Arkansas politics
Pilkinton argues Democrats can build on progress while Republicans perform poorly on water conservation and higher education. He criticizes Rockefeller’s cabinet plan, advocates more constitutional home rule, and supports a minimum wage law. He says qualified individuals should be able to seek office without wealth or fame.
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Pilkinton
Winthrop Rockefeller
Faubus Buys Ozark Spectator in Ozark Arkansas
Former Gov Orval Faubus and Francis Murray of Huntsville acquire the Ozark Spectator from Isham L Borrow The Spectator now joins Faubus holdings including the Madison County Record Advance Reporter Piggott Banner and Arkansas Statesman Faubus has long owned newspapers and the group total covers governance and politics interests in Arkansas.
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Algeria Regroups Arabs for Revenge Against Israel
Algeria's President Boumedienne signals a shift away from peaceful coexistence, pledging to regroup Arab forces for war against Israel. He rejects Soviet policies and seeks Moscow support, while Algeria breaks relations with Britain and the United States as troops head toward Egypt.
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Ike Relates Break With MacArthur In Memoir
NEW YORK AP Ike relates a lasting rift with Gen Douglas MacArthur over a costly parade plan for Manila. Eisenhower says Quezon was horrified by the expense and MacArthur blamed subordinates, ending with ongoing strained relations.
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FBI reports record crime rise in Jan March period
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover says crime rose 20 percent in the January March quarter the largest three month increase since 1958. Violent crime up 21 percent overall with murders up 23 percent rapes 8 percent robberies 32 percent and aggravated assaults 15 percent. He cites no full explanation and urges support for law enforcement nationwide.
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Washington
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J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
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Plymouth Rock
Barthon L. Hall
Park Service
Arkansas Prison System Provoked By Board Criticism
Arkansas officials clashed over prison management as John Haley called the system one of the sorriest in the nation. The Legislative Council debated Hartz Co contracts at Tucker and Cummins Farms and pressed for a centralized authority and reform.
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John Haley
State Penitentiary Board
Thurgsday
Arkansas
Turner
Thomas
Murton
Tucker Prison Farm
Tucker
Cummins
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