Skulduggery at Arkantan Fishing Derby
A Little Rock fishing derby near Stuttgart ends in a protest over a heavy catch. Glenn Luster defends George Hartung after lead weights are found in a bass, sparking a mock courtroom moment with judges Monsignor James E. O Connell Beloit Taylor and J K Bishop.
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Draft system faces calls for modernization from Schweiker
In Washington Rep Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania urged a central national draft pool and standard rules, denouncing Selective Service as antiquated and boasting 4000 local boards. In Geneva talks US and Soviet delegates plan moon treaty negotiations, with Kurt Waldheim optimistic about an accord. In Houston Mrs Jack Strickland of Aurora Colp. was elected president of the National Ladies Auxiliary of the American Baptist Association.
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Faubus Weighs September Run in TV Interview
Gov Orval Faubus suggested there are three leaders in the Arkansas Democratic gubernatorial race with one strong contender and three also rans. He did not name the leaders and said he might reenter the race in September as an independent. He criticized adviser William J. Smith as opponents attack him. Jim Johnson accused three “hired candidates” of masking Faubus administration scandals.
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Denied Permission to Attend Geneva Conference
The World Council of Churches says South Africa has refused Bishop 4. H. Zulu of St. John’s Transkei permission to attend a church and society conference in Geneva next month. Transkei, a self governed territory for nonwhites, is where the bishop serves.
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Faubus Announces Grant for Buffalo River State Park
Governor Orval Faubus said a federal grant of $389,000 was approved for Buffalo River State Park development in Little Rock. He noted the funds would be matched by the state to build tourist facilities.
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Local Group Set for 45th American Legion Auxiliary Convention
The 45th annual American Legion Auxiliary Convention for Arkansas will meet June 24–26 at Hotel Marion Little Rock with Department President Miss Sarah Kuykendall presiding. Memorials open Friday 10 a.m., session starts 2 p.m., Hope Unit 12 members listed among attendees, Gayle Williams to share on Saturday, and Mrs. E F Formby to install officers Sunday.
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State Paving Saratoga to Millwood Road in Arkansas
The Arkansas Highway Commission added a 28 mile county road from Saratoga to the Millwood Dam dedication site for reconstruction to project a better image ahead of President Johnson's invitation. Estimated cost 48000 dollars. Also 2000 dollars set for 5000 safety manuals. Rev Robert Cobb, Ghana missionary, will speak at First Assembly of God Sunday at 11:00 in Hope. He is nephew of Mr and Mrs Homer Cobb.
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Dangerous Thing Is to Lose Enthusiasm
New York AP Burt Lancaster, 52, recalls a joyful East Harlem childhood and six cherry stone clams at lunch. He says life must be lived with risk and curiosity, warning the only danger is losing enthusiasm. His career spans GI service, odd jobs, and stardom in 40 films.
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Dodd Trip Called a Coverup in West Germany Visit
Thomas J Dodd is accused by James P Boyd Jr of using the West Germany trip to aid Julius Klein a Republican public relations agent and to defend Klein in a Senate probe. Dodd denies the charges and sues columnists Pearson and Anderson for libel as hearings begin.
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Red Battalion Crippled in 3 Day Battle
In South Viet Nam northern province the 1st Army Division ended three days of fighting with the destruction of one Red battalion and the crippling of another. Government troops counted 319 Communists killed, 96 captured, and 68 weapons seized while U.S. advisers said losses were light. Marine Maj. N. B. Andersen called it a major victory. A captured Communist officer claimed they were drawn in by the belief the division was weak due to political dissension.
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Truce Holds After Florida Race Riots In Pompano Beach
In Pompano Beach Florida a tense peace was imposed by riot squads after a day of violence. More than 200 youths gathered in the Negro district hurling bottles and jeering at police. Officers in steel helmets with carbines formed patrols on the main street and dispersed groups. No arrests were reported and damage was limited to a broken patrol car window.
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Viet Nam Night Mission and Malaria Breakthrough Beliefs
Overseas dispatches report Lt. Charles Q. Williams recalls a long Viet Nam night. U S Army researchers flag a malaria breakthrough. South Viet Nam forces claim 300 Communists killed. Premier Ky’s rangers seize Pe last Buddhist stronghold. Sukarno remains the indomitable face of chaotic Indonesia. India’s monsoon returns with normal rainfall outlook. A riot-policed peace in a Florida community follows violence. Mississippi march leaders seek court protection for a Friday rally in Philadelphia. Schweiker calls Selective Service methods antiquated. Dodd aide calls West Germany trip a cover-up. Texarkana wedding theme noted. Gov Faubus coy about independent bid. Ozarka program HQ rumors center on Basshag Fort Smith.
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Dinner Out Canceled After King Faisal Remarks
New York Mayor John Lindsay canceled tonight's reception for visiting King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. The move followed reports that Faisal viewed Jews as his country's enemies, a stance Lindsay said he found deeply disturbing. The statement said it would not be feasible to proceed with the dinner under the circumstances.
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Arkansas Highway Commission approves paving and funding details
The Arkansas Highway Commission approved paving 2.4 miles from Saratoga to Millwood Dam for 48000 dollars, adds an access road from Highway 29 to Red River Vocational Technical School for 8000 dollars, and awarded 1,200,438 dollars to Austin Road Co for 4.4 miles of Interstate 30 from Fulton interchange east. Also notes local hospital stays, surgeries, a Masonic lodge event, and voter registration reminder for Hempstead residents ahead of the July 26 primary.
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Violence in Mississippi marches ends in gunfire and arrest
Reports from Benton and Canton detail a bomb near civil rights headquarters, a white man shot, and Negro leader C. O. Chinn arrested during a march promoting Negro voter registration. Philadelphia rally plans face court action seeking police protection for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Floyd McKissick amid Ku Klux Klan hostility.
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Welfare rolls copy charge sparks Arkansas race
Kenneth Sulcer accused Frank Holt of possessing a copy of welfare rolls for campaign use. Holt’s camp denied the claim, releasing a letter to Welfare Commissioner Jim Phillips urging a ban on welfare lists for candidates. Bruce Bennett’s office faced criticism over asphalt price rigging probes amid calls for action to recover over 3.5 million.
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