Limited War in Vietnam Tested US Debate on Policy
A CBS Senate Foreign Relations Committee report aired Monday with Sen Lausche and Senator Latasche criticizing how the Vietnam War is discussed publicly. Secretary Rusk argued Vietnam is a soldier’s task, while critics warn of excessive political interference. The piece notes American resolve to uphold treaties and defend free nations, amid global calls from Gunnar Myrdal and concerns about Southeast Asia’s internal issues.
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An ‘Lauscha
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Abe
CBS
Senate Foreign Res Fations Committee
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Ohioan
Senate
Vietnam
U. S
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Sen. Latasche
Lausche
América
Gunnar Myrdal
Southeast Asia
Asia
Tomor Tow
Jobless Rate Edges Upward in February
The U S unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent in February from January’s 3.5 percent, with 3.3 million unemployed and total employment about 74.1 million. Labor official Arthur M Ross cited teens seeking part time work as a key factor in the rise and noted a payroll gain led by contract construction.
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Washington
Labor Department
Arthur M. Ross
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Heavy European gold buying lifts London and Zurich markets
London and Zurich markets saw heavy gold buying as experts estimate orders now exceed the combined U S and six other nations in the international gold pool. The London fix eased to $35.1955 per ounce with the pound at $2.3965, while Zurich and Paris markets showed firmer currencies and higher francs amid ongoing demand.
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London
Zurich
United States
Plane With 52 Aboard Hijacked to Cuba
A plane carrying 52 passengers and seven crew members was hijacked today and diverted from Tampa to Miami, then flown to Cuba. The DC-9 landed in Cuba at 12:26 p.m. EST after departing Tampa at 11:32 a.m. local time, according to FAA area manager Paul Boatman.
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Cuba
Federal Aviation Agency
Tampa
Fort Myers
Florida
Paul Boatman
DCB
Boatman
Bank vault balks opening prompts cross-town loan
Carlinville Illinois Farmers and Merchants National Bank failed to open its vault on Monday forcing officials to borrow a large interest-free loan from the nearby Carlinville National Bank. Experts from St Louis then arrived and opened the vault by noon, after which the borrowed funds were repaid.
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Carlinville, Ill
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Carlinville National Bank
St. Louis
Carlinville National
Senators Oppose Rights Bill During Civil Rights Vote
Washington AB Sens William Fulbright and John J. McClellan, both Arkansas Democrats, voted against the civil rights bill. The measure passed the Senate and was sent back to the House for action.
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Washington
Ry William, Fulbright
John JL. McClellan
Arkansas
Sénate
House
Congress Role Debate in Vietnam Policy Clash
Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Senator J. W. Fulbright clashed over whether Congress should have a voice in major Vietnam troop increases. Fulbright urged full disclosure of policy before decisions, while Rusk argued against public hearings revealing enemy information. The exchange occurred during Rusk’s Senate Foreign Relations testimony as reports circulated of possible troop additions. Meanwhile in El Dorado Ark a grand jury probe into alcohol sales to minors was ordered, with Circuit Judge Harry Crumpler directing an expanded investigation into Union County violations.
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Dean Rusk
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
Congress
U.S
Vietnam
Rusk
Hahol
Moscow
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Arkansas
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Johnson
EL Dorado, Ark
Harry Crumpler
Magnolia
Union County
Grand Jury
Crumpler
Stella Stevens on Nudity and New Nun Role in Where Angels Go
Stella Stevens discusses Playboy layouts and public reaction as she promotes the comedy Where Angels Go Trouble Follows. She notes she has never played a truly sexy role, and previews her turn as a nun with scandalous potential while comparing her performance to classic Bette Davis characters.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Stella Stevens
Stella
Playboy
New Mexico
California
Miss Stevens
Sayle
Oli Bette Davis
Rusk Maintains Poise in Senate Hearing Duel
Secretary of State Dean Rusk faced sharp questions from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as critics like Senator Morse attacked U.S. Vietnam policy. Rusk remained calm, answering with careful notes and recalling the Tonkin incident while defending the administration’s actions during a tense, glare-filled session.
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Associated Press
Weller
Washington
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Heyer
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Vietnam
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de Ore
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Freel Picked by Jaycees for Contest
Donald Wayne Freel, a Hope optometrist, was chosen by the Hope Jaycees to represent the area in the 1967 Arkansas Outstanding Young Men contest to be broadcast from Little Rock. From 33 nominees, three will be selected for AOYM 1967.
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Hope
Hope Jaycees
Arkansas
Little Rock
Arkansas Jaycees
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Texsarkana
University of Houston
Korea
Sith
Pusan
Dallas
Texas
Texarkana
Harold Brents
Texarks
Hope i O
Freel
Committee of 100
Hempstead
Tezars Kang
Herbert McAdams
Jonesboro
A.L.D.C
Richard Udou
Fort Smith Manufacturing
Planes Hit Targets Near Hanoi
U S war planes conducted 16 missions Monday against targets in North Vietnam including an attack near Haiphong. One F4 Phantom was downed with no crew missing. B52s raided areas around Khe Sanh as Marines hold the base. Major targets hit included Yen Bai Dong Trieu Nam Dinh Ha Dong Thanh Hoa Cam Pha and Khe Sanh area.
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Associated Press
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Amd
Hanoi
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Saldey
Yen Bai
Panhandle
Dong Trieu
Nam Dinh
Haiphong
Ha Dong
Thanh Hoa
Cam Pha
South Vietnam
Khe Sanh
Hinkle Accepts Similar Post in Tennessee
Carl Hinkle former executive director of the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission will depart Wednesday to take a similar job in the Johnson City Tennessee area. He was asked to leave the AIDC after Governor Rockefeller took office.
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Little Rock
Carl Hinkle
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
Johnson City
Tenn
Hinkle
AIDC
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas Board seeks study on school election laws
LITTLE ROCK AP The state Board of Education voted to ask the Legislative Council to conduct a study that could lead to changes in the school election laws by the 1969 General Assembly. The board said the laws are vague on enough points to warrant rewriting.
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State Board of Education
Legislative Counci
General Assembly
Grants for Headstart Programs in Three Arkansas Counties
The Office of Economic Opportunity approved summer headstart grants in Washington Crawford and Benton counties Arkansas. The totals are 71211 for Washington 44783 for Crawford and 20199 for Benton funding training for more than 790 preschool children from low income families.
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Washington
Office of Economic Opportunity
Arkansas
Washington, Crawford and
Benton
John Paul Hammerschmidt
R-Ark
Washington County
Crawford County
Benton County
Rights Bill Passed Sent to House
The Senate approved a civil rights bill with landmark open housing and antiriot provisions, sending it to the House for action. The measure extends federal protections to housing and bans riot-related activities, with House leaders planning maneuvers to secure approval and avoid delays.
Not Eligible to Vote on El Dorado Annexation Airport Tax
The attorney general's office ruled that residents in a newly annexed El Dorado area are not eligible to vote on a 1 mill airport levy due March 19. The annexation was approved January 28 and February 28 was the appeal deadline. The ruling cites the 30 day residency requirement.
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Little Rock
Attorney General's Office
el Dorado
Vietnam policy debate before Senate panel reviewed
Secretary Husk defends Congress role in future Vietnam policy while battles flare in Vietnam. American Division reports 76 enemy killed south of Da Nang as North Vietnamese pound forces near the DMZ. Nixon McCarthy race in New Hampshire politics. Charles Griffin challenges Charles Evers in Mississippi runoff. Johnson asks Congress to act on civil rights bill as gold cover debate surfaces. Copper strike talks show signs of stalling amid union demands. Polish unrest flares from party HQ riot, the worst since 1987.
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Eugene J. McCarthy
Johnson
Charles Griffin
Charles Evers
Mississippi
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House
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Feild Proposes New Ways to Aid Industry Financing
State Representative Talbot Pella Jr. urged a spring special session to explore financing options for industrial development amid tax-exemption changes on industrial bonds. He cited 227 plants and over 500 million dollars invested in Arkansas since Act 9 and Amendment 49, and suggested hearings to test conventional and other security methods for funding.
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Secon
Treasury Department
Mnance
Felld
Arkansas
All Around Town seniors begin practice teaching week
Henderson State students start practice teaching in Hope and Prescott with plans across English Home Economics Physical Education Speech and related fields. Military and local notes include Captain Gerald C Yack Byers awarded Bronze Star for Vietnam service and Chester Ramsey surgical update. Experiment Station reports 80 inches rainfall yesterday and 5.21 inches weekend total in Hempstead County.
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Donia Ann Thomas
Hope High
Betty Jegn Daniels
Sandra Kelly
Prescott
Charles Barton
Prescott Senior High
Alton Paul Baley
Wilh Milard Price
Duke Drewes
Ronald Gene Tuvener
James Duncag Redigo
Betty Sue Fenter
Kitty Looper
A. 5
Air Force
Gereald C. Yack Byers
Sun
J. J. Byers
Washington
Clinton Sherman Afb
Oklo
Byers
Se Production
Hempstead
Worst Snowstorm Paralyses Northwest Arkansas and Nearby
The Associated Press reports the worst snowstorm in memory paralyzing traffic and industry across Northwest Arkansas including Springdale Fayetteville Rogers and Berryville. Schools closed and power outages hit while highways such as U S 62 and routes to the Missouri border became impassable.
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Missouri
Bella Vista
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Kansas
New México
Texas
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Turney Wood Products Co
Hope High to Stage One Mad Night March 15
Hope High School Junior Class will present One Mad Night a comedy mystery March 15 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Director credits Carla Turner student director and prompter with cast listed including Al Versers Don Cutter Jimmy Hogerss Wing Pat Westbrook Priscilla Gent Gardner Lady Madhe ee Seamans Cleos patra and others. Siloam Springs grant news follows.
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al Versers
Don Cutter
Jimmy Hogerss Wing
Pat Westbrook
Priscola
Gent Gardner
Lady Madhe Ee Seamans
Cleospatra
John Ceo Weiohn
Alden Tarry Fry
Mr. Hyde
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Dr. Buna
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Lucile March
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Siloam Springs
John Paul Hammerschmidt
R-Ark
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