Public call to cut federal programs to curb inflation
An editorial laments rising prices from federal overspending and supports a broad cutback of 57 programs to save 22 billion dollars annually. It recalls Winston Churchill and warns of national economic strain, urging readers to vote for the policy to protect the All-American Dollar amid potential depots' reductions.
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Winston Churchill
Britain
Hitler
America
Hope Area
Washington
Southwestern Proving Ground
Texarkana
Pine Bluff
Nixon
City Gearing Power to Serve Poultry Plant and New Feed Mill
The first phase of a 755000 project to improve facilities in Ayot area underway. Aims include a new feed mill and poultry processing plant. A 129180 contract covers laying 20600 feet of 12 inch cast iron water main and 19 fire hydrants.
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Meyers Bakery
Oakhaven
Hope
Mission bin
City Oy
Assia«Ted
Kroger Company
Kroger
Corn Belt
Tax Proposals Are Shunned By Legislature
Arkansas reports show administration tax plans blocked in Senate and House. Use tax would yield about $3 million yearly, liquor excise rise to boost revenue, and repeal of a fair trade liquor law could add $0.7 to $0.9 million. An income tax measure was tabled with no current momentum to revive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Simmons
Associated Press
Little’ Rock
Senate
Witthrop
Rockefeller
House
Revenue and Taxation Committee
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
Guy H
Domestic cutbacks to cost 93,900 jobs say officials
AP reports that proposed reductions could eliminate about 93,900 jobs, including 86,600 civilian personnel, as lawmakers examine which facilities in their districts would be affected. Laird notes a full list of domestic cutbacks will not be provided to Members of Congress.
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Washington
Hemel
Laird
Congres
Violence in South Carolina Desegregation Protests
In Darlington County officers arrested 15 white men on riot charges after violent protests at a newly integrated school event. White leaders condemned the clashes as U.S. officials urged nonviolence and the administration distanced itself from the violence.
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Rob Wood
Associated Press
Lamar
9.C
Darlington
Washington
Spiro T. Agnew
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Nixon
U.S
U.S. District Court
Columbia
U.S. Strikes Cambodian Base In New Attack
American fighter bombers hit an enemy base inside Cambodia near Ha Tien. Reports say nine soldiers were killed or wounded. mortar and artillery fire from Cambodia followed. U.S. officers confirm retaliation under self defense, with limited advisers present in Ha Tien.
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Americal
Trom
Mekong Delta
Cambodia
U.S
Hg Tien
Republic of Vietnam
U S
Rail Unions Grumble at 37 Day Wait
AP report on a nationwide rail strike delay ordered by Congress. Union leaders condemn the pause as “ridiculous” and “a catastrophe” while pickets appear at depots in Huntington West Virginia Omaha and Kansas City. Nixon administration backs the delay to avoid a crippling shutdown as new bargaining begins between unions and employers.
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Neil Gilbride
Washingtorn (Ap
Congress
Elso
Nixon
Sheet Mete Il Workers
Edward F. Carlomzh
William W. Winpisinger
Afl-Cio
Huntington
W. Va
Chesapeake & Ohio
George Washington
Machiniets Union Local 104
Union Pacific
Omaha
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
U.S
Ziegler
Labor
W. J. Usery
Usery
Mills to push welfare reform bill through House
Rep. Wilbur Mills, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, is expected to sponsor the welfare reform bill. The measure, aligned with President Nixon, is nearing final committee shape and could pass easily with Mills’ floor oversight. The plan tightens work requirements for able bodied adults in recipient families and extends registration for the working poor to job referrals and training.
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Edmond Lebheton
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Wilbur D. Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Nixon
Arkansas Democrat
Mills
Health Agency Says There's No Safe Way to View Eclipse
Rep Mills reports health officials warn there is no safe direct view of the March 7 solar eclipse. Dr. Fraunfelder, chair of Ophthalmology at Arkansas Health Center, stresses infrared rays can burn the retina even when visible light is blocked. A safe indirect method using projection devices is recommended. details continue on page two.
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New York
F.T. Fraunfelder
University of Arkansas Medical Center
Little Rock
United States
Earth
Fraunfelder
Tle
Frachfelder
Lead-free Gas To Curb Pollution In California Hearings
Nationwide leaders of the automobile and petroleum industries told an antipollution conference lead free gasoline is desirable and possible. Gov Reagan urged a 1973 state ban while industry spokesmen warned on consumer costs though some predict a modest price rise by 1980.
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Sacramento
Calif
California All Resources Board
Ronnald Reagan
Todas
Wits
Fit Union Cal Co
Wladesalers
Siefal Cs
Attintie- Lichfield
Tone’ Cunyel Sia
Syste
Fier Furis
Lee Taten
Rain Again Predicted for Friday
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts rain for much of Arkansas on Friday as a low pressure area moves in. Daytime highs should be upper 60s to low 60s, with tonight’s lows in the 40s. Cloudiness increases tonight and Friday due to the approaching system.
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Associated Press
U.S. Weather Bureau
Much Arkansas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texarkana
Fayetteville
Harrison
Jonesboro
Fort Smith
Little Rock
Memphis
Pine Bluff
el Dorado
Senate Up Ceiling on Bonds in Four Categories
Arkansas Senate approved 31 bills to raise interest ceilings on bonds as officials say tight money hinders sales. Industrial and port authority bonds would rise to 6 8 percent, state agency and school bonds to 8 and 7 percent respectively, with caps requiring board approval for higher rates, and sewer districts to 8 percent.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Senate
Ben Allen
Allen
State Board of Finance
Tor
Jonquil Trail Event Highlights Washington’s Spring Bloom
Sunday March 8 marks the Second Washington Jonquil and Daffodil Trail in Washington Arkansas. Old Tavern, a 1960 reconstruction, features period pieces including Sam Houston lore and Bowie rest stops. Visitors will tour the tavern and enjoy a cup of coffee by a roaring fire.
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Washington, Arkansas
Washington
Sam Houston
Texas
James Bowie
Davey Crockell
Alamo
Mexico
Albert Pike
Sai Houston
Hope
Hope area readers invited to discuss school tax plan on KXAR
All Around Town at KXAR invites listeners to call in to discuss the school tax increase and other items on the Tuesday agenda. Calls are welcome Friday March 6 or Monday March 9 from 7 p.m. A special time interviewer will answer questions.
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KXAR
Aheribera
Feed Truck Trapped in River Near Nathan
Carl Fuller of Hope Route One and his Mountaire Poultry Co. feed truck slid into a river north of Nathan on Monday afternoon after floodwaters rose. He barely escaped with his life as the vehicle remained stranded in the muddy current. Rescued by a local man, Fuller was saved from a dangerous wake near Mabey Fosig River, while officials await word from the Poultry Co. about recovery.
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Carl Fuller
Hope Route One
Mountaire Poultry Co
Nathan
Fuller
Pike County
Horace Ler
Netaagen Fuller
A My. Woods
Mabey Fosig River
Monniair. Poultry Co
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