Albino Robin and Red River Bridge Debate
A Drewiston editorial argues a Fulton low level bridge blocks Red River navigation above Fulton. It urges upper Red River cities to seek legal action against federal plans and notes a supposed albino robin sighting in Emmet. The piece urges quick coordination with Texarkana Paris Sherman and Denison to preserve navigation prospects.
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Fulton
Red River
Denison
Texas
Texarkana
Shreveport
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
America
Federal Road Bureau
Theovernment
Fulton Bridge
Federals
Detroit bus odor control plan aims to mask pollution
Lucas S. Miel, manager of Detroit's bus system, says the department will test an odor control chemical that makes exhaust smell like flowers. He notes Santa Monica, California uses the chemical in its bases and authorities are pleased with the fragrance change.
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Detroit
Lucas S. Miel
Miel
Santa Monica
Calif
Arkanseas Seeks Arkansas Routes From Trans-Texas
Trans-Texas Airways of Houston asked the Civil Aeronautics Board for new routes including Arkansas points. The plan envisions service to St. Louis via Jonesboro, and to Springfield and Kansas City via Little Rock. An extension from Shreveport to Texarkana is also proposed.
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Washington
Trans- Texas Airways
Houston
Tex
Civil Aeronautics Board
Arkansas
St. Louis
Springfield
Kansas City
Jonesboro
Ark
Little Rock
Shreveport
Texarkana
Weather Report From Central Arkansas Forecast
Weather summary for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Thursday reports clear to partly cloudy skies in Central Arkansas with little temperature change. Tonight and Friday expect highs in the mid to upper 80s and a low around the 60s. Continuous updates continue on Page Two.
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Associated Press
Central Arkansas
Figures Combat Will Decide Viet Nam Peace
Washington policy makers say peace prospects depend more on combat over the coming months than diplomacy. President Johnson aims to press the peace offensive while broadening military operations. A London Commonwealth leaders conference is eyed for new moves, with other proposals still open. The monsoon season prompts a hoped offensiv e by North Viet Nam and the Viet Cong, countered by U S efforts to prevent a communist takeover. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
U.S
Viet Nam
Johnson
London
Britain
India
United States
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
State Department
Peace prospects in Viet Nam hinge on combat not diplomacy
AP reports U S policy makers see the war’s trajectory as decisive for peace in Viet Nam with 16 000 to 21 000 more troops en route. Navy jets claim two Communist MGs down in air strikes over North Viet Nam as Dominican fighting claims 67 dead and 262 wounded.
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U.S
Viet Nam
United States
Bodeaw Baptists Plan Evangelistic Meetings
Bodeaw Baptist Church of Bodeaw announces evangelistic services in June 2027 with daily 10 30 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. gatherings. The Rev. Arlis Downs will preach and music is directed by the Rev. Gordon Renshaw. Pastor is Rev. Lynn Green.
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Bodecaw
Viet Nam Soldier Finds That Trick to Life
Sgt Daniel F Hall 22 of Potts Town Pa on first liberty day in Da Nang. He recalls seeking milk and ice cream amid patrols, buying a tin trunk for $3, and hoping to mail souvenirs to his wife and two children. He reflects that the trick in life is to do well whatever you set out to do.
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DA Nang
South Viet Nam
Daniel F. Hall
Pottstown
Able Company
3Rd Regiment
U.S. Marines
Hall
USO
Suzanne
Daniel F. Jr
Lisa Marie
Liberty
Blanchard Spring Cavern Development Nears Start
National Forest Service seeks a 300000 grant to begin Blanchard Spring Cavern development in Arkansas with a 90 foot access tunnel planned this summer. A two hour cave tour would open after a 1.25 million dollar program, including a visitor center and parking.
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National Forest Service
Congress
Senate House
Alvis Owen
Russellville
Ozark National Forest
Owen
Forest Service
Coral
Cathedral
Arkansas 14
Wayne Shuttleworth
Mountain View
Sylamore
Tom Fair
Carlsbad Cavern
Mammoth Cave
Carlsbad
Hugh Shell
Hail Bryant
Batesville
Bryant
Shell
Iroquois division workers forego wage rise to aid company
About 200 workers in the Iroquois division of International Breweries agreed to abstain from wage increases to help the firm recover. The ratified three year contract allows wage talks in years two and three. The company posted a 1964 net loss of 655,843 dollars.
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Buffalo, N.Y
International Breweries
Trucks Collide on Third Street Injures Driver
A Southwestern Bell Telephone truck driven by Rudy K. Shuffield of Hot Springs and a Dallasbound transport truck driven by John Rowan Anderson collided on Third Street. Shuffield received treatment for injuries at a local hospital but was not believed to be seriously hurt. Dempsey Floyd, a passenger, and Anderson were uninjured. City officers said the small truck turned into a drive-in as the larger truck attempted to pass. The telephone truck overturned. Anderson was charged with improper passing.
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Southwestern Bell
Rudy K. Shuffield
Hot Springs
John Rowan Anderson
Dallas
Third Street
Shuffield
Dempsey Floyd
Sheffield
Anderson
McCulley and Burke
Kennedy Keeps Painting In Hospital Stay
Sen Ted Kennedy, recovering from a 1964 plane crash injuries, produced seven paintings in the Boston hospital. National Gallery director John Walker called him a talented painter and predicted a long future, while Kennedy continues his political duties in Massachusetts.
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Raymond J. Crowley Washington
Edward M
Ted) Kennedy
Massachusetts
Marblehead
Mass
John Walker
National Gallery of Art
Ted Kennedy
Kennedy
Boston
Stryker
Ted
Joan
New England
John F. Kennedy
Joseph P. Kennedy
Washington Post
Associated Press
Walker
Sen. Kennedy
Winston Churchill
Senate
Few Cuban Farm Workers Paid in Oriente Province
Havana Radio reports that 12,270 of 57,835 Cuban women working on farms in Oriente Province are paid workers while the rest serve as volunteers. The figures were released at a meeting of the Cuban Women’s Federation in Santiago de Cuba and monitored in Miami on Wednesday.
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Miami
Fla
Havana Radio
Oriente Province
Cuban Womens Federation
Santiago de Cuba
Arkansas river projects win funding in House bill
The House Appropriations Committee backed 13.5 million dollars for Arkansas water projects as part of a 1.598 billion federal outline for Army Engineers and Reclamation planning. Key items include 79 million for locks and dams on the Arkansas River system plus 3.752 million for Millwood Reservoir and 8 million for Ouachita and Black rivers flood control.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Arkansas
Army Engineers
Reclamation Bureau
House
Johnson
Congress
Oklahoma
Beaver Reservoir
Dardanelle
de Gray
de Queen
Gillham
Maniece Bayou
Millwood
Narrows Dam
Ouachita
Black Rivers
Louisiana
Missouri
Arkansas River
Providence Church Revival Planned at Perrytown Church
Providence Memorial Baptist Church Perrytown schedules a weeklong revival from Sunday June 20 to Sunday June 27 with nightly services at 7 30 led by evangelist Hollis Skip Dillard assisted by Pastor Rev D D Fairchild. Special singing each night and public invitation.
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Providence Memorial Baptist Church
Perrytown
Hollis
Skip’ Dillard
D. D. Fairchild
Truax Named Director of Arkansas Rehabilitation Study
Dr Charles B Truax an associate professor of psychotherapy at the University of Kentucky was appointed director of research for a state federal project in Arkansas aimed at improving methods of rehabilitating the disabled. The five year effort begins August 16 following a $100 000 federal grant and University of Arkansas faculty status with co sponsorship by the state Rehabilitation Service.
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State Rehabilitation Service
Navy Planes Down Two MIG Fighters Off Vietnam
Two U S Navy Phantom jets shot down two Communist MIG fighters fifty miles south of Hanoi while escorting bombers 20 miles north of Thanh Hoa. Cmdr Louis C Page and Lt jg E D Batson Jr credited with the aerial victory as the clash lasted 29 seconds. One parachute was seen, two Mig pilots escaped.
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Edwin Q. White
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Hanoi
U. S
U.S
Thanh Hoa
Cmdr
Louis C. Page
San Diego
Calif
J.g
E. D. Batson Jr
Buffalo
N.Y
Homecoming at Holly Grove Church
Homecoming services planned at Holly Grove Methodist Church on Sunday June 20 with a noon lunch after a special sermon by Pastor Rev Roy Savage. Afternoon singing services begin at 1 p m.
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Holly Grove Methodist Church
Roy Savage
NDEA Scholar from Arkansas Heads to Minnesota Spanish Institute
Mrs. Moss Rowe, 7th-8th grade Washington teacher, wins a National Defense Educational Act scholarship to study Spanish at the University of Minnesota this summer. She is one of 30 in service teachers nationwide and the only one from Arkansas selected for the Junior High Spanish division. She leaves Saturday for an eight week course with expenses paid by NDEA.
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Moss Rowe
Washington
NDEA
University of Minnesota
U.S
Arkansas
National Defense Educational Act
Compromise Tax Cut Passes House in Brief Vote
The House approved a compromise tax cut bill by voice vote to repeal most federal excise taxes and trigger price cuts on autos and cosmetics. Senate action could follow promptly with President Johnson signing by Friday to start reductions Saturday.
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America
Space Walker
Johnson
White
McDivitt
Congress
U.S
Senate
House
Edmond Lebreton
Washington
Russell Long
D-La
Chamber
Goldwater Denies Third Party Plans Form New Free Society
Barry Goldwater announced he will be honorary chairman of the Free Society Association to educate on conservative principles. He will not form or back a third party, aims for 400 000 to 500 000 members, and a 2.0 to 2.5 million dollar annual budget with dues 5 dollars individuals 10 dollars families. The group will publish The New Federalist Papers and use mass media to promote freedom while avoiding political activities or candidate support.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
Barry Goldwater
Free Society Association
Goldwater
Arizona
America
Republican National Committee
GOP
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W. W. Garland
Emmet
Arkanseas
John M. Hightower
AP News Digest
Queen Elizabeth
Denver
South Platte
Georgia House
Philadelphia
Southern Conference of State Governments
Arlington State
Harold V. Ratliff
Bodeaw Baptists Plan Meeting
Hal Boyle
Forestry Service
Blanchard Spring
By John R. Starr
Blanchard Spring Cavern
Bill
Providence Church
Navy
Holly Grove Church
Gayle Williams
Brenda Bain
Susan Turner
Gayle Ers
Margie Waddle
Susan Cobb
Susan Forster
Mrs. Graydon Anthony , Jr
Henderson State Teachers College
Cape Kennedy
Adams Field
HSTC
Anthony
Susie Glover
Mouser Cemetery
Rocky Mound
Norma Taylor
Hope Rt
City Water and Light
Dennis Bell
Bois d’ Arc
Game and Fish Commission
Bell
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