Tax revolt evident at state level in Rockefeller era
The author criticizes Gov. Rockefeller’s revived tax hike push, noting past defeats and a split power structure with a Democratic legislature. He argues taxpayers resisted higher taxes and bond issues, citing Arkansas concerns over land debt and the Little Rock University merger, and asserts even a Democratic governor could not rally the legislature or public behind new tax measures.
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General Assembly
Gov. Rockefeller
Orval Faubus
America
Arkansas
Little Rock University
Pulaski County
Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
French Club Banquet Features Slides From France
Dr. Wassey Cmiders of Southern State College spoke at the Hope High School French Club banquet in the cafeteria. He shared slides of student tours and personal visits to France while Phil Cato led the event under the theme Paris by the Spring. The room featured large arrangements and a garden cart display of canes, mowers, and other spring props with Mrs. Bessie Jones guiding the group.
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Home Fire Fatal for 62-Year-Old in Mabelvale
A fatal blaze in the Mabelvale area near Little Rock claimed the life of 62 year old HR. Young Thursday night when the house was destroyed by fire. Fire investigators were called to determine the cause and origin of the blaze.
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Little Rock
HR. Young
Mabelvale
Voting instructions and world news brief from AP dispatch
AP wires report on Vietnam Laos and Israel actions, plus US labor suit and late Arkansas election guidance. Details include Nixon administration stance on Asia, battles in Vietnam and Laos, an Israeli strike thwart, labor department suit against United Mine Workers, and extensive local election procedures with polling hours, judge duties, and reimbursement rules for election officials.
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Labor Department
United Mine Workers Union
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Voting Rights 1965 Act Faces Amendments After Vote
Senate opponents of extending the 1965 Voting Rights Act push new tactics after a 47 to 32 defeat on blocking extension. Sen Sam J Ervin Jr proposes to limit coverage to Georgia and South Carolina. others seek a middle ground with changes. The act expires in August and currently applies in eight jurisdictions with federal registrars.
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Associated Press
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Senate
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Georgia
South Carolina
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Roman L. Hruska
Rneb
House
Hruska
Sens
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Scott
GOP
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Louisiana
Mississippia
Virginia
North Carolina
Ergin
Hart
Mississippi
Frvin
Lockheed deal exposes Pentagon policy flaws say critics
Sen. William Proxmire condemns the payments sought by Lockheed Aircraft Corp as bailout money and warns ongoing Pentagon policy could trigger a defense industry collapse. He calls for congressional decisions on funding amid Lockheed’s 1969 loss and delays in up to 641.2 million for four weapons programs. Secretary Laird counters Lockheed’s claim to nearly 1 billion more. Lockheed seeks 435 to 500 million for the Ci cargo plane amid cost overruns and prior cutbacks to transport orders.
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Associated Press
Washington
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William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Department of Defense
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Melvin R. Laird
Lockheed Board
D. J. Haughton
David Packard
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Worst Thing About 15¢ Coffee Is It Tastes as Bad as Nickel Cup
A biting humor column surveys modern woes from astrology to electric blankets and the 15 cent coffee’s weak flavor. The piece mocks executives after firing, doctor visits over the phone, and a string of social quirks, ending with a tease for page two.
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Hal Boylf
Sew York
Lam
World Prepares for Total Eclipse as Weather Threatens View
Weather warnings cloud hopes for Saturday’s total eclipse along an 86 mile wide path from Florida to Virginia. The event will last two to three minutes as moon shadow crosses the United States. Scientists, reporters, and pilots plan vantage points at high altitude. Amateur astronomers converge in Georgia and Mexico for clearer skies amid peak sunspot activity.
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Virginia
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Mexico
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Valdosta
Senate Kills Tax Measures as Jobless Rate Rises
Unemployment climbed to 4.2 percent in February, the highest since October 1965, with 3.8 million unemployed. The rise was led by adults and manufacturing, while teen unemployment held steady. In Arkansas, lawmakers moved to end exemptions and debated the governor’s tax program and prison-financing plans as pay raises for state workers proceed.
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Bill Simmons
Associated Press
Little Rock
Arkansas
Winthrop Rockefeller
Pregimative Council
House
House Revenue and Taxation Committee
$30,000 Loan to Augusta Housing Authority
Rep. Bill Alexander of Arkansas announced a $30,000 loan to the Augusta housing authority to plan construction of 100 low rent units including 24 for the elderly. He also said the Farmers Home Administration approved a separate $110,000 loan for Elaine Prdiligs County to improve the water system.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Authority
Augusta
Ark
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D-Ack
Alexander
Farmers Home Administration
Elaine
Prdiligs County
Iter
Five Negroes Steal $200 at Hope Station
Five Negroes, three women and two men, took about $200 cash from a cigar box at Norman Moore's store near Hope city limits on Highway 4 at 8:30 a.m. and fled in an old brown model Aldsmobile. City Police say the money was taken while station attendant Clyde Tolan was fueling the car. An undetermined amount was taken from a cold drinks box at Buckley's Station during the night and $30 to $40 from a display box at Madlock's Station. An attempt to enter Williams Hardware Store downtown failed.
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Hope City Limits
Highway 4
Atenedant
Clyde Tolan
Buckley
Madlock's
Williams Hardware Store
War Action Increases Across South Vietnam Sections
AP correspondent Richard Pyle reports rising combat in South Vietnam with 246 enemy soldiers and eight American deaths. Forty Americans wounded. four U.S. crewmen killed when a helicopter was shot down near Song Ba, close to the Cambodian border. It was the 3427th U.S. helicopter lost in the war. Ground clashes occurred in the Mekong Delta region, the Que Son Valley, and areas north of Saigon near the Cambodian border.
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Richard Pyle
Associated Press
Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Song Ba
Mekong
Que Son Valley
da Nang
Nixon Defends Laos Role and Seeks Soviet British Aid
President Nixon released a detailed defense of U.S. involvement in Laos and asked for Soviet and British help to restore peace. He denied ground combat by Americans, citing 1,046 Americans in Laos with 616 direct government employees and no increase over the past year.
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Plain of Jars
Nixon
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Sia
Key Biscayne
Fla
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Students to Pick Up Litter on All Roads
About 150 to 300 Hope High School students will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Administration Building to begin a county and state road cleanup. Twenty trucks will be used. participants include FFA, Future Homemakers, Junior Counselors, Kay Club, and Student Council members.
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Hope High School
Hope
Future Farmers
Future Homemakers
Kay Club
Troy Buck
FFA
Hope High PTA backs proposed 10 mill tax for schools
The All Around Town notes Hope High School PTA approved the proposed 10 mill tax increase for public schools at February's regular meeting led by President H J Townsend. Principal Joe Barrentine introduced the High School choir directed by Miss Juanita Nicholsen which sang several selections.
Rural Electrification Board Approves Funds to Fayetteville Coop
Washington AP reports the Rural Electrification Station approved a grant of 4 1.8 Uon lgan to the Opark Electric Cooperative in Fayetteville.
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Washington
Opark Electrig Cooperative
Fayetteville
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