Highway Bond Issue Goes to Bumpers
Arkansas House sent a highway bond bill back to Gov. Dale Bumpers for action, proposing a May 18 special election on a 3800 million road bond. The governor has not decided on the measure, and early veto threats voiced while lawmakers debated the plan. Meanwhile local civic notes share photos from the American Legion Auxiliary installation and junior officers.
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Arkansas House
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Bumpers
Huuse
Hoe Hall
Ulfu
Highwiy Beneleny
Arkansas Weather Summary Forecast Through Saturday
Weather Experiment Station reports 24 hours ending 7 am Friday with a high of 56 and a low of 41 and .30 inch precipitation. Generally fair northwest Arkansas, more clouds elsewhere through Saturday. Temperatures little changed, scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight in southern and eastern sections, most numerous in the southern half. Locally heavy storms tonight, a few severe storms expected in extreme southern areas this evening. Lows tonight mostly in 40s and low 50s. highs Saturday mainly in the mid 70s.
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Nation aims to form independent legal aid corporation
Congress advances a plan to create the National Corporation for Legal Services a private nonprofit agency to provide legal aid to the poor. An 18 member board would run the outfit with funding via the Office of Economic Opportunity. Cost estimates range from 61 to 140 million annually with bipartisan support and broad backing from major groups. Differences linger over CEO representation and execution.
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Associated Press
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National Corporation For Legal Services
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Nison
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Weather to Be West on Weekend
The National Weather Service predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms across Arkansas through Saturday with generally fair conditions in the northwest. Temperatures will be mild as a low pressure system and a recent cold front influence the state.
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Arkansas
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Man Shot to Death in Robbery Try
Richard Raynor, 25, of Little Rock was shot to death Thursday in an armed robbery at Porter's Grocery. Raynor reportedly pressed a 69-year-old owner into the register, and a 22 caliber pistol discharged as he moved away with the money.
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Porter
Willie Porter
Haynes
Ecalledhi
Washington Arkansas Tourist Shrine Hosts Free Museum Visit
The Old School House in Washington hosts a free museum and Visitor’s Headquarters for Jonquil Trail travelers. Larry Keel performs at the Tourist Headquarters while a Sunday March 14 fireplace coffee at the Old Tavern recalls early Texas border days. Washington sits on Highway 4 near Hope with spring scenery along historic routes. First to Fly Roosevelt’s 1932 nominating flight is noted.
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Hope
Arkansas panel approves 60000 for Cummins Prison facilities
The Joint Budget Committee approved 60000 for a slaughter house storage facility and a canning factory at Cummins Prison Farm in Little Rock. Action on other prison projects including 350000 for a minimum security building and 300000 for a women’s reformatory was postponed. The committee also balked at approving 992525 in state Police funds for five district headquarters and an administration building, delaying decision pending more information. Senator Clarence Bell questioned why police funds are set aside when license fee increases were meant to fund troopers and raises.
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Devlin Reports Substantial Funds For Belfast Socialists
Bernadette Devlin, Northern Ireland member of Britain's Parliament, returned from a U S lecture tour and said she raised a sizable sum for Belfast Socialists who sponsored her trip. She refused to disclose the amount after delivering 38 lectures in various cities.
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Bernadette Devlin
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United States
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Obituaries Honor Mrs Brint and Evans in Hope
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Tom Lee Brint, 63, of Spring Hill, with services set at Spring Hill Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, mother, sister, and several brothers. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Nellie Pearl Evans, 55, of Hope, with details of survivors and funeral arrangements to be announced. A separate brief from Las Vegas credits Jack Entratter, 58, with helping bring top acts to the Strip and notes his stroke-related death.
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Marshall
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Pittsburgh
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Hope
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Sue Johnson
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Grannis
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Mas
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Cala Jlen
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Jerry Wisp
Athens
Tex
Willie Malcolm
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Floyd Sparks
Guildon
Jack Sparks
Prescott
East Funeral Home
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Jack Entratter
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