Johnsons federal crime plan sparks debate on law enforcement
Washington observers say President Johnson proposes a federal crime campaign, but critics doubt its effectiveness and warn against eroding local police authority. They argue more laws risk inefficiency while enforcement relies on local officials, echoing concerns about overreach and public skepticism.
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Washington
Johnson
Xwar
Weir
Congress
America
Thomas Jefferson
Astronauts Plan More Gemini 8 Rehearsals Ahead
Gemini 8 crew Neil Armstrong and David Scott will rehearse countdown, launching, and orbital flight with backups Charles Conrad Jr. and Richard Gordon Jr. The exercise, running late tonight, followed a successful Atlas-Agena and Titan 2-Gemini countdown. Scott will conduct a nearly 20 hour space walk on day two while missions coordinate with target Agena launch.
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Fla
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David R. Scott
Gemini
Navy
Umdr
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Richard F. Gordon Jr
Armstrong
Scott
Air Force
Agena
War Tax Bill Passes After $1 Billion Cut
The administration pushes two Senate amendments amid a $6 billion war finance bill. Conferees seek compromise to meet Johnsons March 15 deadline. Proposals would extend Social Security coverage to 1.8 million seniors over 70 and limit the restored 10 percent excise tax on long distance phone calls, keeping 3 percent for local calls.
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Johnson
Everett M. Dirksen
Eugene J. McCarthy
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Winston L. Proyty
Columbus Boychoir delight at Hope High School
The world famous Columbus Boychoir from Princeton New Jersey received warm praise from a near capacity Hope High School audience on Wednesday night March. Under Donald Bryant the program ranged from classical to spiritual and folk songs. A one act Mozart operetta with all roles by the boys, wigs and skirts for girls, and Dr Fels as a comical physician drew the crowd. Bryant played Chopin piano solos as the choir performed for about 90 minutes. A violin and guitar accompaniment by choir members highlighted their training. The Columbus Boychoir received a standing ovation. the event was sponsored by the Friday Music Club and Hope Panel Theater Inc. Meanwhile Little Rock judge Guy Amsler 74 filed for re election in Division 2 of the 6th District and Jon'sboro Bookout 32 sought the Democratic nomination for state representative Position 2 District 11 with incumbent Norman Wimpy also seeking reelection.
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Two Car Collision Fatal to Girl in Arkansas
Benton Arkansas AP report says a two car crash west of Little Rock killed a girl. Victim was Sharon Brockington of Cabot. Drivers Jimmy William of North Little Rock and Johnny Phillips of North Little Rock were injured. Allen driver Jean Allen survived. Other injured include Mrs Allen and a passenger.
Ultimatum to Sukarno to Oust Reds
Indonesian army issues an ultimatum to President Sukarno to remove Foreign Minister Subandrio, demanding a reply by Saturday. Sukarno expected to decide at a meeting with armed forces chiefs in Bogor. Subandrio blamed for complicity in the October coup. he denies involvement.
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Denman enters race for prosecuting attorney post
Prescott born BILL DENMAN JR seeks second term as prosecuting attorney for Clark Nevada Hempstead and Miller Counties. veteran of WWII with Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart, attorney since 1949. highlights include Prescott alderman, Chamber director, Nevada County Development Council chair, Southwest Arkansas Bar president. pledges to personally solicit votes and asks for support in Democratic primary.
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Newspapers More Widely Read Now
Tucson AP report notes rising readership as newspapers post record revenues and circulation last year. National Newspaper Promotion Association President McClanahan cites continued growth and broader reader engagement across markets.
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Tucson
National Newspaper Promotion Association
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Democrats urge Faubus to take private job offers
Dr. H D Luck of Arkadelphia urged Gov. Orval Faubus to accept lucrative private sector work instead of violating constitutional salary limits. Luck argued such an arrangement would undermine ethical standards and the public trust as Democrats for Arkansas seeks party reforms.
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Arkansas
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Juniors Plan Horror-type Class Play
Hope Junior arts club stages Willie's Weekend a slap-stick comedy replacing horror stories. Cast includes Margie Royston Cindy Reese Larry Don Wright Ruth Ann Wylie Beth Lawrence Jerry Monroe Mike Atkins Bill Etter Peggy Franks Robyn Formby Toni Leverett Cecelia Delaney Robin Bresser Dennis Turner. Mrs B B MacPherson and student director Marlene Jones lead directing and promotion. Performance at 7 p.m. on March 18 in the Senior High Auditorium.
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Willie
Margie Royston
Cindy Reese
Larry Don Wright
Ruth Ann Wylie
Beth Lawrence
Jerry Monroe
Mike Atkins
Bill Etter
Peggy Franks
Robyn Formby
Toni Leverett
Cecelia Delaney
Robin Bresser
Dennis Turner
B. B. MacPherson
Marlene Jones
Klansman Charged in Slaying Dies
BESSEMER AL AP William Orville Eaton 41 a Klansman charged in the murder of civil rights worker Viola Gregg Linzo died of a heart attack today He collapsed at home and was dead on arrival at a hospital Authorities say Eaton and two other Klansmen Thomas of Bessemer Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr of Fairfield were charged in the case with murder The text notes appeals and ongoing indictments in related cases amid the Selma Montgomery area tensions MEMPHIS Tenn AP Ernest W Carpenter of Greenwood SC told an industry group the cotton industry would dry up and blow away if we do not meet the challenge from synthetic fiber industry
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Ala
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Viola Gregg Linzo
Eaton
Toni
One Thomas
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Fairfield
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Moncara
Selma-Montgomery
Ree
Livro
Memphis, Tenn
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Greenwood
S.C
No Blockade of N. Viet Nam Considered
Washington AP report notes Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield says the Johnson administration is not weighing a blockade of North Viet Nam ports. Mansfield warns actions like mining Haiphong or bombing docks could trigger Soviet and Chinese Communist responses amid Senate debate on a 416 million foreign aid package for South Viet Nam.
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Washington
Mike Ansfield
Johnsin
Viet Nam
Mansfield
Haiphong
Johnson
South
Sen
Karl &. Mundt
R-S.d
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Maxwell D. Taylor
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Mundt
White House
Senate
South Vietnam
J.W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Foreign Relations Committee
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D-Ala
Fulbright
South Viet Nam
Community Theater Chooses Three One-Act Plays
At Hope Community Theater meeting on March 7, plans were set for presenting two dramas The Shirkers Heat Lightning and a farce The Three-Timer at Hope City Hall on April 1. About 25 attendees enjoyed coffee cold drinks cookies and assorted snacks.
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Hope Communit Theater
Marel
Andy Collins
Hope City Hall
Grants Fuel Arkansas Projects Across State
Washington AP reports federal support for Arkansas cities. Hooneville receives a 100000 grant for a 800000 hospital addition adding 20 beds. De Queen gets 3950 for public works. Mammorings and Satem gain loans aimed at water and sewer improvements and pollution cleanup.
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Tion
Welkerg
Hooneville
Ark
John L. McClallan
D-Ark
McClellan
Law Algo
Arkansas
U S China Policy Faces Close Congressional Scrutiny
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in its second public hearing on China, heard Harvard East Asian research center director John S Fairbank urge US recognition of the Communist regime and its UN admission while favoring military containment of China. Rockefeller IIT urged stabilizing population growth in Asia citing UN projections that Asia’s population may reach 3.14 billion by 2000.
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Peking
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Asia
Arkansas Second in Broiler Production in 1965
Arkansas ranked second nationwide in broiler production in 1965, with 320 million birds raised and a gross income of 143 million dollars. The average price per pound was 14 cents, up from 13.4 cents in 1964, while Georgia led with 403 million birds.
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Arkansas
Federal
Georgia
Pennsylvania
All Around Town Updates From Hempstead and County Notices
All Around Town reports Hempstead sales of U S Savings Bonds at 92 08 of a 231 000 quota chaired by Syd McMath while Louie Dickinson cites another quota 4 cents off. Lafayette County reaches 7 1 percent of its 7 000 quota per Ch J C Landes and Nevada County shows 3 635 or 47 percent of 94 000. McCaskill RCI meets Friday at 8 in the community building with U S bonds a topic. Honeycutt is patient at St V incents Home address 6301 Lee Little Rock. John Franklin Anthony a pre med sophomore at University of Arkansas holds a 3 5 GPA ranking 40 of 726. Hope Wire Products’ undefeated team faces Hope Independents Saturday at 7 in the Verger Gra. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Ricky Butler, drafted into the air force last January, is stationed at Amarillo AFB Texas after undergoing surgery at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Brenda daughter of Evang Atlang Weg sigs em ompate College Concert Choir member Chi SS choir. Women Students and band scholarship highlighted.
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Hempstead
Syd McMath
Pete Eh
Ous
Louie Dickinson
Lafayette
J. C. Landes
Nevada
U S Camp Overwhelmed by Viet Cong in Two Day Fight
U S Army Green Berets and Montagnard forces defended Ashan Special Forces camp near the Laotian border against a reinforced North Vietnamese regiment. After heavy shelling and low cloud, the fortress fell to the Viet Cong with casualties on both sides. Lt Col Kenneth B. Lacey reported closing the camp at 5 45 p m. and Col William McKean noted high losses among defenders and attackers. Three U S aircraft were involved in the attempt to save the position.
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U.S
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Ashua
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Rain Clouds Moving Into Arkansas Forecast
Rain clouds will move into Arkansas bringing showers to most areas. Friday expected mild temperatures with highs near 60s to upper 60s and cooler nights from El Dorado to Fayetteville. Overnight lows range from 33 to 44 degrees as rain approaches.
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Arkansas
Toni
U.S. Weather Bureau
Bureau Ny Wi
Fayetteville
Texarkana
el Dorado
Até Am
Five Deer Killed Reward Offered at Lake Chicot
LAKE VILLAGE Ark AP Mike Causey Lake Chicot State Park superintendent offers a 100 dollar reward for catching those who killed five deer at the park. The incident hurts the park's chief attractions and timing is tied to a recent era.
Flu Epidemic Grips Arizona Across State
Phoenix area reports influenza reaching epidemic proportions per the State Health Department. The notice notes rising measles cases alongside the flu surge, detailing statewide impact and ongoing public health response.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Arizona
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