GOP Senators Rebuff Southern Strategy Civil Rights Stand
GOP leaders seek to block a civil rights plank at the Republican convention as 24 senators from as many states back cloture on a civil rights bill with an open housing provision. The move signals possible support for a national race rights approach amid Wallace threat and suburban GOP concerns. Also, 57 U.S. civilians are listed as killed, captured, or missing in Vietnam in the latest tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
GOP
Everett M. Dirksen
Senate
Miami Beach
Fla
Deep South
Connecticut
Maryland
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Washington
Wisconsin
Barry Goldwater
North
George C. Wallace
Alabama
South
Wallace
Ray C. Bliss
Bliss
Dirksen
Sens
Howard H. Baker, Jr
R-Tent
Len B. Jordan
Idaho
Jim
Frank Carlson
Bkan
Jack Miller
Iowa
Saigon
U.S
Dawes dies founder of Canadian Olympic Association at 79
Montreal obituary notes A Side ley Dawes founder and first president of the 20 year old Canadian Olympic Association died at home after a lengthy illness. He was 79. In Arkansas high school poll Fort Smith Northside tops Class AAA with 10 first place votes and 23 2 record. Blytheville Pyatt Greenbrier Green Forest Magnolia Columbia Turrell and FS Southside follow in order. North Little Rock drops to 10th. In NAIA District 1 Henderson edged Arkansas College 74-68 to take a 1-0 lead in best of three. Oates 18 points, Davis 16, Ducksworth 21.
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Montreal
A. Sideley Dawes
Canadian Olympic Association
Associated Press
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Grizzlies
Little Rock Central
Green Forest
Magnolia Columbia
Turrell
Fort Smith Southside
Ate. North
Little Rock
FS Northside
LA Central
Blytheville
Pyatt
Greenbrier
Southside
North Little Rock
el Dorado
Harrison
Hot Springs
Leachville
Horace Mann
Stamps
Ellis
Arkadelphia
Ark
Henderson
Larry Ducksworth
Danny Davis
Darrell Gates
Arkansas College
Batesville
Reddies
Oates
Ducksworth
Davis
Qates
The Negro Community and Local Events in Magnolia Area
The column includes social notes on Vera Delaney hosting weekend guests Lenon and Otis Bennett in Magnolia, and the Columbia County Union Singing Convention attendees from Hope. Funeral notices list Sid Williams and Ethel Taylor with service details. North Korea-Pueblo letter controversy is summarized, and a brief note on the Davis Cup origin in 1900.
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Vera
Delaney
Lenon Bennett
Denver, Colorado
Otis Bennett
Larry Bennett
Magnolia
Columbia County Union
Hope
Vera Delaney
Pink Dennis
Kimbley
Renae
Pat
Beatrice Smith
Mt. Superior Baptist Church
BankAmericard Credit Card Expands Nationally in 1959 Era
The BankAmericard program targets upper income businessmen for business entertainment and travel. It offers nationwide interchangeability among participating banks, with no joining fee for cardholders. Benefits include consolidated monthly statements, improved record keeping, and automatic credit at many local and national merchants. Originated in California with over 500000 cardholders and 160000 merchant members nationwide.
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First National Bank
BankAmericant
BankAmericard
California
Hays
Robinson Callison Holdout Delays Spring Training Deals
Frank Robinson and Johnny Callison remain unsigned as spring training begins amid a dispute over salary figures. The Orioles and Phillies face a gap with Robinson seeking about 1250000 while offers hover near 110000, despite Robinson delivering a .311 average with 30 homers and 94 RBIs last season.
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Mike Recht
Associated Press
Frank Robinson
Johnny Callison
Baltimore
Iladelphia
Orioles
Phillies
Robinson
Callison
Clete Boyer
Atlanta
Braves
Frank Howard
Washington
Mel Queen
Tommy Helms
Jay Ritchie
Cincinnati
Dave Johnson
Curt Blefary
Harry Dalton
Arkansas Power and Light suit in Hempstead County
Legal notice from the Circuit Court of Hempstead County Arkansas. Arkansas Power & Light Company sues Gladys Barham Catherine B Howerton Oneida B Prather and Howard Barham, warning them to appear within 30 days and answer the complaint. Clerk Jim Cole signs the notice dated February 12 1968 with publication dates February 27 March 5 12 and 19 1968.
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Hempstead County
Arkansas
Arkansas Power & Light Company
Gladys Bareham
Catherine B
Howerton
Oneida B
Prather
Howard Bareham
Gladys Barham
Catherine B, Howerton
Oneida B. Prather
Howard Barham
Jim Cole
Leong Cole
D.C
Maple Leafs Trade Sparks Fan Outcry in Toronto
Members of the Maple Leafs faced angry calls after Frank Mahovlich was traded to the Detroit Red Wings in an eight player deal. Fans, including housewives, gathered outside the Garden as the switchboard filled with protests while some demanded to know how to voice complaints. Mahovlich, 30, had starred for Toronto with 48 points that season and a long career record, but missed weeks due to a nervous breakdown. The report notes a prior near 1 million offer from Chicago years earlier and a general fan uproar over the trade.
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Toronto
Maple Leaf
Dens
Wis
Stock Exchange
Shires
Garden Corporation
Frank Mahovileh
Maple Leafs
Detroit Red Wings
the Garden
Ters
San Obedisk
Leafs
Mahovlich
Mlasis
Chicago Black Hawks
Tommy Ivan
Chicago
Olympic Fund Missing Case Probed
Dallas AP report says federal and state officials investigate an ad agency claim that 72 000 dollars raised for the Olympic Committee was diverted by an ex-employee. FBI and Post Office inspectors review possible fraud or interstate violations under federal oversight.
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Dallas
Tex
Atalearm
U. 8
Mbs
Dolson and Co
Hinds
Timming
U.S. Post Office Department
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Northside
Jane
Connie
Mademoiselle
Fort 2Nd Street
Ester Hicks
Lavater
Sid Williams
Garrett Chapel Baptist Church
Scott’s
Memory Gardens
Smith Funeral Home of
Ethel Taylor
First Baptist Church
Nashville
Hicks Funeral Home, Inc
Hne
North Korea
United States
Umit
Cmdr
Lloyd M. Bucher
Dwight F. Davis
Robison, Callison
Philco
Philco Cool
Philco Black & White
West Second Street
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