Faubus Signs Own Teacher Retirement Bill
Governor Orval E. Faubus signed his teacher retirement bill and vetoed an Arkansas Education Association backed alternative. He also signed a study commission bill to examine retirement programs and set state contributions for 1961-63. The legislature passed both measures amid shifting votes, with separate vetoes on other proposals and new penalties for traffic offenses.
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Tittle Rock
Orval E. Faubus
Arkansas Education Association
Faubus
Lanember
Commission
ABA
Fau Hus
Fau
Paulius
Mm. Hill
War Memorial Stadium Commission
West Memphis
Supreme Court
Texarkana
Milley County
Mrs. Edythe Rateliff Dies After Long Illness
Edythe Rateliff aged 43 longtime president of Hope died in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. Survivors include husband K. G. Rateliff two daughters Judy of the U of A and Nancy of Hope her mother Ruth Carmack siblings Lloyd Smith Martin Dale Herbert Rateliff and three sisters Sybie Powell Nadine Aldrich Eddie Embry. Funeral services 0 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church conducted by Dr John McChivahan with burial at Memory Gardens.
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Edythe Rateliff
Hope
K. G. Rateliff
Judy
U of A
Nancy Rateliff
Ruth Carmack
Batesville
Lioyd Smith
Los Angeles
Martin
Wichita
Kan
Dale
New Orleans
Herbert Rateliff
Texarkana
Weather summary for Arkansas region
The report covers 24 hours ending 7 am Tuesday with 66 and 38 degree highs and lows. Precip through February totals 7.038 inches versus 10.10 inches last year. Forecast from The Associated Press calls for clear to partly cloudy skies, warmer by Wednesday afternoon, with highs mainly in the 60s and 70s and lows from mid 30s to mid 40s across zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark
Associatee
Arkansas
State Group to Farm Union Meet in Arkansas
About 60 Arkansas Farmers Union members arrived in Washington for the three day annual convention led by President L. J. Bryson and Secretary-Treasurer Lewis J. Johnson. The group met with members of the Arkansas congressional delegation during the day.
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Washington
APU
Arkansas
Farmers Union
L. J. Bryson
Prescott
Lewis J
Red) Johnson
Little Rock
Catholics Seek Federal Aid for Parochial Schools
Washington AP reports Catholic leaders urge long term, low interest loans to parochial and private schools to match possible public school federal aid. Msgr Hochwalt presented the view to the Senate education subcommittee while Secretary Ribicoff declined to endorse loan aid and suggested a separate bill.
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Washington
United States
Kennedy
Catholic Church
Frederick G. Hochwalt
National Catholic Welfare Conference Department of Schools
Senate
NCWC
U.S
Hierarchy
Abraham JA. Ribicoff
Transportation Aid Plan Changed in Arkansas Schools
LITTLE ROCK AP The State Board of Education revised school transportation aid. Beginning next July 1 districts receive 26 to 42 dollars per transported child, a four dollar increase over the old 1951 formula. Allocations now use prior year attendance rather than a two year average to aid fast growing districts.
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Little Rock
State Board of Education
General Assembly
Bord
Marianna Boy Wins Oratorical Contest
James Q. Eddleman of Marianna won the Arkansas American Legion High School oratorical contest Monday. Chaney of North Little Rock placed second, Paul Williams of Fort Smith third, and Wadene James of Pocahontas fourth.
Metroplan Director Dies in Little Rock
James R. Stephens 34 director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for Pulaski County died Sunday night of an apparent heart attack in Little Rock He was a native of Nashville Ark a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College and a former Beebe school principal He had served as metropolitan director for two years Survivors include his widow and a daughter.
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Litle Rock
James R. Stephens
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
Pulaski County
Nashville
Ark
Arkansas State Leachers College
Beebe
Altar Society Smorgasbord and local notices in town
The Altar Society hosts a smorgasbord Friday 5 to 8 pm with admission 1.50 for adults and 50 cents for children, offering baked and fried chicken ham barbecued turkey and sides. Also notes new Hope Police officer Donald L Hollis ex Magnolia officer and local student and military updates with mentions of Judy Wright Zeta Tau Alpha at Texas Christian University and Orville Krals speaking at the BoDean PTA meeting.
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Altar Society
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
Texas Christian University of
Orville J. Krals
Childs’ Safety
State Board of Health
Bodean Pra
Legislature Hiked Taxes With 3 Bills
The 1961 legislature paused three tax increase bills including a use tax bill projected to raise about 500000 annually by taxing out of state purchases. Other measures would raise title registration fees and vehicle license taxes, boosting revenue but with uncertain totals. Arkansas officials and the Chamber of Commerce debated the use tax and sales tax implications, amid promises of higher collections and industry impact.
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John R. Sta
Little, Rock
Ile J Revenue Department
Arkansas
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Perry County
Paul van Dalsem
van Dalsem
J. Ordlie Cheney
Reds beaten back as Laos battle shifts toward Vientiane
Royal Lao forces report recapturing Muong Kassy about 100 miles north of Vientiane and repelling a pro Communist offensive aimed at the capital. The action enhances efforts with former neutralist Premier Sowvara Phauma to negotiate with rebels. Path Lao troops reportedly withdrew four battalions after facing superior Royal forces surrounding high ground.
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Vientiane
Lins
Muang Kassy
Ene
Sow Vara Phauma
Muong
Muong Kussy, About 100 Miles North of Vientiane
Pathol Lao
Thation
Sula Phou Roun
Plaine Des Jarres
Laos
Muon
Recession Not Bad Says Adams in Arkansas Report
Welfare Commissioner Carl Adams reported that February commodity draws reached 271,150 persons, 85,000 more than February 1960 but far below the 918,000 peak in April 1958. Under Kennedy, program expansion broadened supplies and liberalized eligibility, with six counties not participating in February.
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Litle Rock
Arkansas
Welfare Department
Carl Adams
Kennedy
Pulaski
Drew
Renton
Dallas
Hempstead
Sevier
Adams
HKR
Mineral Springs Gets $108,500 Federal Loan for Utilities
The Community Facilities Administration loaned 108500 dollars to Mineral Springs Arkansas to assist water and sewer facilities with an estimated cost of 148000 dollars. Construction is slated to start by June.
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Waslington
Community Facilities Administration
Mineral Springs
Ark
Dune Ll
Congolese Soldiers Rampage Amid Kidnap Fear in Kivu
A violent period in Maniama and Kivu Province sees Congolese soldiers terrorizing the region as U.N. patrols and rescuers rush to aid whites, missionaries, and nuns trapped in isolated posts. Belgian nuns report rapes and arbitrary detentions while Lumumbist tensions grow amid Katanga talks and U.S. cautious support for a Congo confederation.
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Leopoldville
Cottga
U.N
Iebel
Kivu
Maniama
Bill
Leopoldvilla
Kassouga
Antoine Gizenga
Stanleyville
Venga
Accused Slayer of Husband Is Sane
State hospital psychiatrists ruled Norma MacDonald Young sane at the time of her husband Dr Granville Jones death. The 49-year-old woman, charged in the dismemberment slaying, was reported sane by doctors after an earlier December death. Parts of the body were found in a well near Mena and in a Covington house she rented. She admitted disposing of all parts but denied staying him.
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Lit&le Rock
State Hospital
Norma MacDonald Young
Granville Jones
E.B. MacDonald
Covington
Macs Donald
MacDonald
Mena
Bus Companies Ask Rate Hike in Arkansas
The Arkansas Commerce Commission will hear requests on April 17 from 15 major bus firms seeking a five percent rate increase on Arkansas routes. The lines say rising operating costs force the request after a 10 percent fare rise took effect in 1958. They also seek adjustment to the next highest fare category.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Commerce Commission
Arkansas
Mountlny
Thant
Hey
Great Lakes Area Hit by Storm
A slow moving storm sweeps from the Great Lakes to New England bringing snow sleet and icy rain. Upper New York reports up to five inches of snow with hazardous driving conditions and four inch plus accumulations forecast for Maine Vermont and New Hampshire. Pennsylvania Ohio and parts of the Midwest endure rain and cooler temperatures as the storm shifts inland and toward the Pacific Northwest.
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Associated Press
Great Lakes
New England
New York State
Weather Bureau
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Trochester
Syvietse
Albany
Allen
Binghamtan
Ohio Valley
Pennsylvania
Iloutdne
Pacific Northwest
Seattle-Pacomit
Tha Mains
Southwest
Western Gulf
Kennedy says JFK would not use troops in school crisis
Gen Robert Kennedy, in Look Magazine, says the Kennedy administration would not deploy federal troops in a school integration crisis like Little Rock 1957. He favors federal marshals and notes the 1954 Supreme Court order, while suggesting it allowed time for deliberate speed rather than immediate action.
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Little Rock
Robert Kennedy
Look Magazine
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Orval E. Faw Wyus
National Guard
Supreme Court
South
Press Secretary Resigns Post in Arkansas APA
Little Rock report states Cooper has resigned as secretary and manager of the Arkansas Press Association effective April 1. The former Russellville newspaper man took the APA job last July and did not reveal future plans. No successor has been named yet.
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Little ‘Rockapi
Tiny G. ‘Cooper
Arkansas Press ‘Association
Cooper
Russellville
Ate
APA
Kennedy seeks 600 million aid for Latin America
President Kennedy urged Congress to approve 600 million dollars as an initial step in a Western hemisphere aid program. He framed it as part of the Alliance for Progress to spur economic development and democratic strength, urging rapid action to support Latin American nations. He cited Bogota commitments and regional cooperation with the Dominican Republic and Chile recovery funds.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Kennedy
Cote Hess
Flo
Alge
White House
United States
Dominican Republic
Congress
Bogota
Colombia
Repube
Huw
Chile
U.S
Kiwanis Show Opens at Blevins High School
Kiwanis Club presents Chesthaminal Hope Kiwanis Clik Mins were to perform March 21 at Blevins High School forum to benefit the Blevins senior class. The all-seniors chorus and local talents headline a two act show with solos and duets. A subsequent minstrel night in Hope is set for March 23–24 in the high school auditorium.
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Chesthaminal Hope Kiwanis
Blevins High School
Forium
Blevins
4 Tinsley
Mie
Jamie Bonds
Mary Bradley
Gladys Brotherton
Shirlene Powler
Morn Parks
Shirley Honeycutt
Marwie Rinehart
Remona Stephebos
Fern Stone
Dea Stone
June Stroud
Junie Wilson
Delvine Bonds
Char-lex Pawler
Chirlene Fowler
Bui
Burglars Take About 1500 From Broadmar Store
Police report shows burglars stole around $1500 from a Broadmar suburb store. Investigation continues as officers review nearby surveillance and seek witnesses. Local authorities urge anyone with information to contact the precinct.
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Missouri
West Plains
Tipton Ford
Mac Morgan
Britain
London
Moscow
Gordon Arnold Lonsdale
Henry Fredrick Houghton
Portland Naval Base
Elizabeth Gee
Naval Base
Peter John Kroger
Helen Joyce Kroger
NEA Telephoto
Marianna
Metroplan
Donald L. Hollis
Magnolia
Patmos
U of A College of Art and Sciences
Shelia Foster
Jane Kitchen
Emmet
Sherri Anne Hawkins
G. W Gaither
USN of Hope
Midway
Seventh Fleet
Guam
Hong Kong
Japan
Okinawa
Philippines
Pearl Harbor
Judy Kaye Wright
George H. Wright
Gills Inter
S Lime
Chetek
Ratcliff
U. S
Husband
Great Lakes Area
JFK
Rotary
Lawrence
Roa
Ray Lawrence
L. T. Lawrence
Club
Rotary Hospital
Memphis
Latin America
Kiwanis Club
Broadmar
Geomler
Enea
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