Soup and ROTC on public watch lists and campus debate
The editorial pages note public watchdogs seeking corporate accountability and FTC scrutiny of a soup maker accused of misleading TV ads by marbles in bowls. Separate from consumer concerns, Harvard students rally ROTC restoration amid campus protests, reflecting ongoing public debate over military programs.
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Federal Home Loan Banks start buying FHA VA backed mortgages
Washington AP The Federal Home Loan Bank system begins purchasing government backed mortgages from member savings and loan associations and mutual banks to inject funds into home lending. 12 regional banks aim to pool $200 million to $300 million, with bonds to be sold by GNMA backed by mortgages.
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Urges Farm View Be Supported
Rep Bill Alexander of Arkansas told the House floor that the Department of Agriculture should begin considering farmers needs and represent their interests within the administration He urged the administration to decide whether it stands with or against farmers nationwide with the speech delivered Wednesday.
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House Moves to Override Hospital Veto
House Democrats move to override President Nixon on a 1.25 billion hospital construction bill. They aim for a two thirds vote and face Senate approval, while Republicans show mixed reactions and concern about political fallout before elections. The veto centers on spending controls and alignment with Nixon budget plans.
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Guy Basye Involved In Roadside Collision On Patmos Road
The Hope Police Department investigated an 8 35 a.m. accident on Patmos road where a car driven by Guy Basye of Hope was struck by a truck pulling from a sideroad. Odis Lynch of Hope drove the truck and was charged with failure to yield by City Officer Marvin Artebury.
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Hope
Fort Smith Woman’s Salt Pepper Shakers Collection Shines
Fort Smiths Mrs M J Dooley owns 325 pairs of salt and pepper shakers, ranging from washing machines to razors. She began collecting with a 1949 gift and expanded since 1953, giving away duplicates while noting space limits.
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Fort Smithh
Southwest Times
Fort Smith, Ark
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Voting Law Has Aided Negroes
ATLANTA AP five years after the Voting Rights Act 1965 opened political doors in the South. The act extended by Nixon for five more years has boosted black political presence across Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina Virginia and North Carolina counties. Nearly 1 million Negroes added to rolls and more than 100 blacks now hold elective office in seven states and 39 counties. In Georgia a black candidate for governor prompts a runoff while C B King of Albany leads a slate seeking lieutenant governor and secretary of state. In Alabama a black civil rights lawyer won a legislative nomination since Reconstruction. In Virginia blacks joined city councils in Lynchburg Emporia and Burkeville. In North Carolina blacks gain city council access amid long-standing racially conservative areas.
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Ted Simmons
Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
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Virginia
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C. B. King
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Nelson Rockefeller Under Fire In New York
Albany AP report examines Governor Rockefeller’s South Mall project in Albany. Cost has risen from 250 million to about 745 million with projections toward 1 billion and 1.5 billion including interest, amid political friction and delays as Rockefeller seeks a fourth term.
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Associated Press
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Boyle Looks Into Future with a Two Day Week
In a 2070 tale by HAL BOYLE, a granddaughter asks about the seven day week. Grandpa recalls a six day work era and a Sabbath rest, then explains a gradual shift to a five day workweek and weekend rest as tools improve and fatigue fades.
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New York
Pamela
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Hammerschmidt declines floor speak on Smith Road request
Rep. John Paul Hammerschmidt said he would not speak on the House floor about the Smith Road project near Gerald L. K. Smith’s Eureka Springs religious projects. He termed the issue non legislative and noted Volpe had rejected funding, ending the effort.
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John Paul Hammerschmidt
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Gerald L. K. Smith
Eureka Springs
Change Rules on Hauling Mobile Homes
Arkansas Highway Commission adopts new standards for moving mobile homes on state highways. New rules specify signs, allowed movement lanes, and truck power requirements. Also authorizes a memorandum of understanding with Game and Fish for joint highway access studies. Authorization to relocate utility lines along I-40 Jamestown interchange due to a slide. Funds approved for Great River Road promotion and several resurfacing and improvement projects across multiple counties. Lawyers win malpractice suit in Stuttgart.
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If Penn Central Fails Nationalization Hinge of Rail Aid
Transportation Secretary Volpe warned Congress the government may nationalize U S railroads if aid to Penn Central and others is withheld. He said takeover could be the only option if all else fails while backing a 750 million emergency package. Kennedy argued for saving the railroad but said time was short.
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R-Mich
Meats Packers Face Senate Probe After GAO Report
A GAO inquiry found filthy rat riddled meat packing plants in 44 of 48 Midwestern facilities inspected last year. Conditions led to bruised trust in FDA oversight, with two plants closed and others improving. The report blamed lax inspection by the Consumer and Marketing Service, and spurred calls for a broader Agriculture Department review.
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Nixon set to back import limits on textiles shoes
Senator Strom Thurmond said the Nixon administration will announce support at a House Ways and Means hearing for a bill to cut textile apparel and shoe imports to 1967-68 levels. The aim is to protect U S textile interests after talks with Japan on voluntary limits failed and prospects with other exporters dimmed.
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Arkansas Senators Vote Against Tonkin Gulf Resolution Repeal
Senators John L. McClellan and J. W. Fulbright of Arkansas voted against repeal of the Tonkin Gulf resolution. The Senate advanced the repeal 81 to 10, with Fulbright arguing he opposed repeal to preserve the integrity of the procedure.
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Washington
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
J. W. Fulbright
Tonkin Gulf
Senate
Fulbright
Hope to Install City Stop Light at West Third and South Hervey
Public notice reports a new traffic signal authorized by the Arkansas State Highway Department at the West Third Street and South Hervey Street intersection in Hope. The item notes added traffic safety measures and confirms city involvement.
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Seek 3 Month Cease Fire in Mideast
Secretary of State Rogers announced a diplomatic peace effort aimed at stopping hostilities in the Middle East and moving toward negotiations under UN auspices. The plan envisions a cease fire for at least 0 days and talks led by UN mediator Gunnar Jarring, with Egypt, Israel, and Jordan urged to commit to peace terms and recognition of borders.
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Propaganda Charged to Peace Parley
U S Ambassador Habib accused North Vietnamese and Viet Cong of using the Paris peace talks as a propaganda forum and of avoiding serious negotiation. He said Hanoi repeats demands and refuses meaningful discussion while asserting U S aggression in China. South Vietnamese ambassador Lam said Hanoi wanted nothing less than
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Associated Press
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