No End to Paper Demand in 1876 ANPA Report
The 1967 ANPA newsprint tabulation highlights growing demand for newsprint, with 7,798,270 tons used by newspapers, 85.2 percent of the estimated total. New York leads consumption, followed by California and Illinois, while Arkansas lags far behind with 29,748 tons. The piece notes state patterns driven by metropolitan dailies and cites a 1876 Arkansas newspaper history supplement published by Southern Standard.
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Petiitton
New York
All
ANPA
America
California
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
New York State
New York City
Buffalo
Rochester
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Star
Keith, Tudor
Southern Standard
Arkadelphia
Arkansas Press Association
Tudor
Standard
Arkansas
APA
Searcy
Worst Day in a Long Time in Oakland Vietnam Casket Crates
In Los Angeles an Oakland morning train delivered eight gray crates, each a steel casket for a Southern Californian killed in Vietnam. Workers noted the unprecedented load as crates arrived at Travis Air Force Base and moved to the Army Mortuary Affairs Center in Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Oakland
Vito Bonando
Vietnam
United States
Travis Air Force Base
San Francisco
Army
Mortuary Affairs Center
Oakeland
Refuse to Load Ketch for Spock Delays Virgin Islands Shipment
New York AP Longshoremen refuse to load a 55 foot ketch onto a freighter bound for the Virgin Islands for Dr. Benjamin Spock pediatrician author and Vietnam critic. Dock workers of Local 856 recall countermarching against an antidraft demonstration in which Spock took part months earlier. The boat, built for Spock by Seafarer Fiberglass Yachts of Huntington NY, was not handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spock New York
Virgin Islands
Benjamin Spock
International Longshoremen's Association
Spock
Dr. Spock
Seafarer Fiberglass Yachts, Inc
Hyptington, N.Y
Gas Scatters Youths at El Dorado
Police used gas and chemical mace to scatter about 60 African American youths who hurled stones at vehicles. Charles Williams, 24, arrested for inciting a riot after a windshield was broken. A state of emergency and a 9 p.m. curfew were declared. Nearby, five youths damaged cars and two more were arrested. Mayor Pesses blamed the acquittal of Allen Smith for triggering disturbances. Police noted no injuries. A prior peaceful protest, about 300 people, occurred Sunday over the same case. A burglary at LaGrone Williams Hardware Co. in Hope resulted in seven guns missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Dorado, Ark
R. £. Pennington
Charles Willams
L. L. Pesses
Pennington
Allen
Smith
el Dorado
Larry Wainwright
Wainwright
Wain- Wright
Senators Want a Say Before Any Further Buildup in Vietnam
Senators Kennedy and Fulbright push for congressional input before any major U S troop buildup in Vietnam. Johnson is urged to consult Congress on plans while warning against escalation. Mansfield calls for full consultation prior to a significant increase in troop levels.
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Vietnam
Robert Gray
Associated Press
Wester Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
J. W. Fulbright
Senate
Viathatty
Congress
U.S
Fulbright
Johnson
Kennedy
New York Democrat
Mike Mansfield
Johnson Hag
Mansfield
John’ 7. McAlister Jr
Princeton University
Senate Foreign Relations
Lion
Sen Fulbright
Arkansas
President Johnson Seeks 1.2 Billion for Natural Resources
President Johnson urged Congress to approve a 1.2 billion plan to conserve natural resources. The program targets clean water and air, anti despoiling, more parks, wilderness areas, and outdoor recreation. It expands pollution controls after a San Juan oil spill and seeks authority to curb strip mining and ship oil discharges.
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Douglas
Cornell
Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
Congress Today
America
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Murton Fired on Order From WR at Cummins Prison Farm
Arkansas Prison Supt Thomas O Murton was dismissed effective immediately by the state Board of Corrections on believed orders from Gov Winthrop Rockefeller Murton who had been recruited to reform the Cummins Prison Farm was credited with changes but faced Rockefeller criticism and publicity concerns Victor Urban was named replacement Urban had earlier worked under Murton in Alaska and Arkansas officials noted the shift amidst political contention in Conway Hendrix College student group comments by Sen Guy H Mutt Jones of Conway accused a press curtain concealing Rockefeller's actions and criticized local newspapers.
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Cummins Prison Farm
Ark
Arkansas
Thomas O. Murton
State Board of Corrections
Winthrop Rockefeller
Murton
Rockefeller
University of Southern Ilinois
Carebondale
Cummins
Victor Urban
Pardons and Paroles
Urban
Alaska Youth and Adult Authority
Conway
Guy H
Things Taken For Granted Overemphasized Says HAL Boyle
AP columnist HAL Boyle argues many common beliefs and pleasures are overrated. He lists items from home cooking to fashion ads and public figures, suggesting society should pause to recheck their value and impact. He questions the certainty of political and cultural norms and ends by asking readers if some things are indeed overemphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Milton Berle
Allen Ginsberg
All Politi
Robert F. Kennedy
Jen
Everett M. Dirksen
Mrs. Burton
Argentina
Sixteen Miners Die in Louisiana Salt Mine Tragedy
In Calumet Louisiana sixteen of twenty one salt miners trapped over two days died at a Cargill Inc mine located near the Gulf coast. Rescue crews reached the site but recovered bodies from the salt chamber as officials prepared plans to recover the remaining workers.
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Bill Neikirk
Associated Press
Calumet
Clayton Tonnamiker
Cargill, Inc
Rescua
Cargill
Gulf of Mexico
Rabies Shots Schedule For Hempstead County
The Extension office announces a dog vaccination program by Dr. Herbert Rogers at $1 per dog. The schedule spans March 11 to March 19 across Hempstead County with multiple sessions at schools stores churches and farms including Guernsey Roy Fry Farm Fulton Columbus Gilbert's Store Shover Springs Patmos Rock Mound and more, detailing times and locations.
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Hempstead
Herbert Rogers
Guernsey School
Roy Fry
Hwy
Fulton
McNab
Coliins
Columbus
Gilbert's
Crossroads
Martin's
Hope
Spring Hill
Bryant's
Patmos
Patmos Ri
Sheppard's
Shover Springs
Autrey Wilson
Beaver’s
Rosston
Rocky Mound
Church
Experiment Station
Jane Brong
DeAnn
Samuel's
Jewel Burke
Lee
Blevins
H.E. Sutton
Hw Y
of Hope
Haugland's
Frienship
McCaskill
Hope Office Reports February Jobs in 1968
The Hope Office of the Arkansas Employment Security Division reports 50 local jobs in February 1968 with 10 nonagricultural and 16 agricultural hires. Teddy Jones announced 83 openings, 103 referrals, 33 female referrals, and 15 hires, while new applications reached 739 total. Initial unemployment claims totaled 258, up from 1967. The unit urges employers to list openings and job seekers to apply at 100 South Elm Street, Hope.
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Hope Office
Arkansas Employment Security Division
Teddy Jones
Jones
South Elm Street
Hope
Vietnam Group Plans to Launch Campaign Against Corruption
A National Salvation Committee backed proposal to start a public anti graft program amid rising American criticism of graft threatening Vietnam’s political system. Leaders say plan will be revealed at a Sunday congress with 1000 delegates under government blessing, while noting Tet’s shock and the Communist offensive complicate action.
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William Laryan
Saigon
National Salvation Committee
Ifto
Ren & Dent
Hma Force
Nguyen van Thien
Nguyen Cao Ky
Geligrs
Congress
Vietnam
AUS
South Vietnam
Minor Damage In Accident On West Third Street
A minor collision on West Third Street involving I. L. Ponsder of Hope and Emerson R. Drubaker of Little Rock resulted in little damage. No charges were filed by City Officers Neal and Ward. The report also notes various national items including Vietnam politics, a defense appointment, and presidential race updates.
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West Third Street
I. L. Ponsder
Hope
Emerson R. Drubaker
Little Rock
Neal and Ward
Vietnam War Death Toll Rises Toward Korean War Level
AP dispatch reports US battle deaths in Vietnam climbed to 19,281 through March 2, with a tally near 500 daily and a possible rise to about 36,000 by election day. The Korean War toll stood at 33,629, leaving Vietnam deaths still below the peak but approaching that mark as the conflict persists.
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Rhed
Hoffman
Washington
Vietnam
United States
U.S
Mill wood Reservoir visitors and local notices in Hempstead County
The resident engineer at Mill wood Reservoir notes 8 722 visitors to the lake. Hempstead County Bar Association met at Perry’s Restaurant naming 1968 officers: Al Graves president Norman M. Smith vice president Larry S. Patterson secretary-treasurer. Major James F. Russell and Major James B. Fuller are at the Armed Forces Staff College Norfolk VA. Russell is a ROTC graduate of Henderson State College and Michigan State University and holds Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. Sergeant Herbert E. Morrow of Prescott Ark. serves as air traffic controller in Vietnam. Jerry Winer of Meyer's Bakery reports Dwight Galloway a Prescott High senior won Meyer's Scholarship worth 3200 for college in Arkansas. Girl Scout Week begins Sunday with scouts meeting at First Assembly of God Church in full dress from 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.
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Hempstead County Bar Association
Perry's
al Graves
Norman M. Smith
Larry S. Patterson
Army
James F. Russell
Lois Russell
S. Main
Hope
Armed Forces Staff College
Norfolk
Russell
Henderson Sate College
Arkadelphia
Michigan State University
East Lansing
James B. Fuller
Otis A. Fuller
Hope, Ark
Rt. 2
Charlotte
Herebert £. Morrow
Thomas W. Morrow
Rt. 5
Prescott
Ark
Tan Son Nhut AB
Vietnam
Morrow
Pacific Air Forces
Keesler Afb
Mist
Prescott High School
McMurry College
Abilene
Texas
Joan
Warren W. Singleton
Ozan St
Jerry Winer
Meyer's Bakery
Hope High School
Dwight Galloway
Arkanesas
First Assembly of God Church
Fighting Savage DMZ Battles Deepens War Frontline
AP dispatch reports heavy fighting near the DMZ including seven hour clash near Dong Ha with 198 Communist dead and 123 South Vietnamese deaths. Marines and allied forces shell, bomb, and assault as Khe Sanh and Hue areas see intensified operations. Westmoreland reorganizes northern command with Lt. Gen. Cushman to oversee five threatened provinces.
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George Espe
Associated Press Wester
Saigon
Command Today
Aga
U.S
Ird
4Th Marine
Khe Sanh
Robert Otman
Marine Fortress
Ohman
Hue
Willan C. Westmoreland
Robert &. Cushman
Recognition to Local Assembly in Hope Arkansas
First Assembly of God in Hope received special recognition for giving. It ranked seventh in Arkansas for cooperative giving to national and district ministries for the year ending December 31, 1967. Pastor Willhite said the church is among about 500 in the Arkansas District of the Assemblies of God and credited member generosity for the honor amid a heavy local workload.
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First
Assembly of God In Hope
Arkansas
Willhite
Assemblies of God
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W. Washburn
LaGrone Williams Hardware Co
Elm St
Mutt Jones
Louisiana
Bingen
RCI
Goodjett's
Ozan
Oakhaven
ESD
Vietnam Group
National Science Foundation
Agency For International Development
Otto I
Otopka
Oregon
Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A. Rockafeller
The
Millwood Reservoir
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