Martins Arrive as Purple Martins Return for Summer
A columnist shares how purple martins moved into his California redwood box on a 20-foot pole, notes three key observations about migration habits, and details arrival dates from 1963 to 1964. He recalls early reporters in Arkansas noting earlier sightings and includes a reader’s report of 16 martin pairs in multiple nesting boxes.
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United States
South America
Martin Buff
Arkansas Democrat
Little Rock
Woodrow Baker
W. Avenue B. Hope
A. B. King
Lewisville Road
Claud M. Agee
E. Second St
Nels Epperson
P. O. Box
McCaskill
Epperson
Arkansas House rush leads to illegal passage of key bill
In a rapid push to aid Gov. Faubus construction plans, the Arkansas House illegally passed the revenue stabilization bill in a single day. Speaker Cottrell ordered a recall from the Senate for proper passage as the chamber closed its session hours early.
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Little Rock
Arkansas House
Orval E. Faubus
Senate
J. H. Cotrell Jr
House
Garland County
Nathan Schoenfeld
Schoenfeld
ETV
Cottrell
Reyv
Boy Kidnapped Son of Rich Colombian Family
An eight year old boy, Carlos Mejia Flores, son of industrialist Santiago Mejia Herrera, was kidnapped by five men in Medellin while with school friends. Police expect to locate him within 48 hours. The Mejia family offers to cover education costs. the government posts a $5,000 reward.
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Medellin
Colombia
Carlos Mejia Flores
Santiago Mejia Herrera
Mejia
Carlos
Steel Union Resumes Negotiations With 11 Firms
Pittsburgh AP report says the United Steelworkers resumed talks with 11 major steel companies. Union president McDonald and chief negotiator Cooper were absent. discussions were said to pick up where halted last January. USW district director Griffin hopes a settlement by May, with a strike deadline looming.
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Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers Union
Basic Steel
David J. McDonald
R. Conrad Cooper
James Griffin
USW
Youngstown, Ohio
Cotton Ginners Elect Arkansas Officer President
Dana Sulcer of Marion Arkansas was elected president of the Arkansas Missouri Cotton Ginners Association in Memphis on Sunday.
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Memphis
Dana Sul Cer
Marion, Ark
The
Arkansas-Missouri Cotton Ginners Association
Fire safety talk set for McCaskill meeting
Fire Chief James Cobb of Hope will discuss prevention life saving efforts and fire information at McCaskill next Friday night March 12 A color motion picture by Sterling Stamps Texarkana will be shown The event includes a covered dish dinner at 7 p m and program at 8 p m Hosts are Mr and Mrs Arthur Wimmell The McCaskill RCI plans eight meetings yearly with spring activities and guest speaker line up including a European traveler and highway safety program The RCI board lists officers and members at large
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McCaskill
James Cobb
Hope
California
Sterling Stamps
Texarkana
McCaskill Rci
Arthur Wimmell
National Fire Protection Association
U.S
McCaskill Ric
RCI
Orville Wortham
Elmer Wagner
J. G. Prescott
J. S. Moses
Lou Rodgers
Luther Spicer
Weather Report From Experiment Station
Weather Experiment Station reports 21 hours ending 7 am Tuesday with a high of 52 and a low of 27.
Arkansas Regional Forecast From The Associated Press
Central Arkansas forecast remains partly cloudy with scattered light showers. Temperatures hold near seasonal norms as residents anticipate mild highs and cool evenings through the weekend.
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Arkansas
Associated Press
Arkansa
U S Ponders Use of Fleet in Viet Nam
Washington reports officials consider deploying the 7th Fleet to interdict Communist ships carrying arms and troops to South Vietnam. The Pentagon weighs boosting naval power with more aircraft carriers in the South China Sea as Adm. U S Grant Sharpe Jr. reviews options.
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U. S
Viet Nam
Washington
US S
7Th Fleet
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Pentagon
South China Sea
Adm
U.S. Grant Sharpe Jr
U.S
Pacific
U.S. Navy
Strech to Speak at RCI Meet in Little Rock
Arthur Strech a Hope realtor will address Arkansas Rural Community Improvement annual meeting at the Marion Hotel Little Rock on Thursday March 11. Speakers include Louis Crow mayor of Arkadelphia and convention attendees from Hempstead County Calvin Caldwell county agent and Gordon Prescott of McCaskill.
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Arthur Strech
Hope Realtor
Arkansas
Marion Hotel
Little Rock
Arkansas Rural
The
Arkansas Agricultural Extension Service
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Arkansas Council of Home Demonstration Clubs
Arkansas Power and Light Company
Arkansas Press Association
Rural Health Committee
Arkansas Medical Society
Streeh
R.C.I
Louis Crow
Arkadelphia
Hempstead County
Calvin Caldwell
Gordon Prescott
McCaskill
Two-Car Collision Causes Heavy Damage at City Crossing
City police witness a crash at Third and Spruce Streets when Augusta Mills pulled onto Highway 67 into Mrs. George H. Jackson of Harbor Creek Pa. Jackson was taken to a local hospital with neck and shoulder injuries not believed serious. Mills charged with failure to yield.
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Third
Spruce
Prescott and Ward
Augusta Mills
George H. Jackson
Harbor Creek
Dock Bids on the Beaver Reservoir
Eight bids are under evaluation by Army Engineers for construction and operation of seven boat docks on Beaver Reservoir. Bidders include Beavark Inc of Springdale Rogers Marina Inc of Rogers and Beaver Land and Development Corp of Springdale among others.
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Little Rock
Army Engineers
Beaver Reservoir
Charles D. Maynard
Calvin Scratt
Elmer White
Corning
Beavark Inc
Springdale
Ervin Umland
Clifford Roth
Gridley, Ill
Rogers Marina Inc
Rogers
Beaver Land and Development Corp
G. O. Tilley
Bull Shoals
Harold I. Lurber
Lakeview
G. Don Thompson
Indian Prime Minister to Visit Soviet Union and United States
Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri announced plans to travel to the Soviet Union starting May 12 and to the United States in June. The White House confirmed he will be in Washington on June 23 and then visit other parts of the United States, his first trip to America since becoming premier last spring after Nehru's death. Members of parliament cheered the announcement.
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Memphis
America
Central American
Venezuela
United States
Martin
Martinet
Mr. Martin
New Delhi
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Soviet Union
Washington
White House
Shastt
Nehru
Local Sports and Military Notices Highlight State Play and Service
Hope's Bobcats exit State tournament as Malvern and Smackover win first round. Malvern defeats Van Buren and Sheridan. Harrison defeats Hope. Legislative Council retains seats held by Rep. Talbot Feild Jr. and Sen. Olen Hendrix. Service notes list Airman Paul W. McCormack Jr. at Mather AFB, Sherman Riggs serving in Guam, Pvt. C. R. Conway in Germany, Marine Pvt. I R. Snowden in the Mediterranean, Gunnery Sgt. Ladale H. Sampson and Pvt. Le Howard L. Wesley active in California exercise Silver Lance with 60 ships and 50,000 personnel.
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Hope
Bobcats
Malvern
Smackover
Harrison
van Buren
Buckaroos
Sheridan
Legislative Council
Paul van Dalsem
Talbot Feild Jr
Olen Hendrix
Prescott
Paul W. McCormack Jr
Paul W. McCormack
Hope Rt. 1
Mather Afb
Calif
Chanute Afb
Hope High
Sherman Riggs
USN
Prescott Rt. 1
Western Pacific
Army
C. R. Conway
Minnie L. Brown
24Th Infantry Division
Germany
Fort Polk
Delight Egg Farms, Inc
George Conway Sr
Benton
Marine Pvt
L R. Snowden
Bradley Snowden
Rt. 5
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Mediterranean
Sixth Fleet
Ladale H. Sampson
Lloyd H. Sampson
Rt. 6
California
Fifth Marine Calif
Marine Corps
le Howard L. Wesley
W. L. Wesley
Hope Rt. 4
Leaders on Calmer Path After Selma March Ban
Civil rights leaders weigh strategy as a federal court blocks a planned march from Selma to Montgomery. President Johnson orders DOJ to join in barring police interference and urges calm and lawful conduct amid mounting racial tensions.
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Selma
Ala
Alabama
Johnson
Washington
Justice Department
Montgomery
Amy U.S
Frank M. Johnson Jr
King urges calm as 50 mile march clashes flare
The President urged calmness and respect for law while Negro leaders faced court orders restricting a 50 mile march to the state capital. A Sunday march ended in violence as state troops clubbed and tear gas was fired. Thousands gathered at a church as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. guided advisory talks. Five hundred troopers arrived to standby at the armory.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Faubus Defers Gambling Action Until Adjournment
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus said he would take no action on Hot Springs gambling until after the legislative session ends. He avoided commenting at a news conference and noted past statements about stopping gambling only if a casino legalization amendment failed. He cited meetings with ministers and church laymen urging restraint while police found no illegal gambling.
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LTTLE
Orval E. Faubus
Hot Springs
Faubus
The
Arkansas Gazette
Gazette
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South Vet Nam
Nang Air Base
Enue
General Revenue Fund
Drew County
Arthur Deckerman
Strech
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Kelso Sturgeon
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