Goose Gone From Back 40 and Letters on School Tax
A white-fronted goose leaves the Back 40 after two and a half months on corn and water while the editor laments Summer becoming remote. Readers, including Linda Leigh Wray of Hope High, voice support for quality education and critique Arkansas tax and school funding in letters to the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Weaburn
the Star
Hope High School
Linda Wray
Hope High
Arkansas
Hope
Linda Leigh Wray Seiuer
City
60 Senators Claimed for Carswell
U S Associated Press report from Washington notes Republican Whip Robert P Griffin forecasts at least 60 votes for confirmation of G Harrold Carswell to the Supreme Court with six to eight Republicans leaning toward the opposition. Griffin and Scott met with President Nixon as debate resumed. Democratic leaders Hart and Bayh say a vote may push past Easter weekend. they deny filibuster plans while criticizing the nominee. Additional remarks touch on race, judicial merit, and presidential appointment powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.L. Schwartz
Associated Press Wester Washington
Senate
Robert P. Griffin
G. Harrold Carswell
Supreme Court
Griffin
Scott
Nixon
White House
Carswell
Philip A. Hart
Michigan
Birch Bayh
Indiana
Tallahassee
Fla
Bayh
Hewsman
Hart
Sen
Roman KL. Hruska
Nebraska Republican
Radiotelevision
Brandeises
Post Office Workers Warned No Court Will Permit Strikes
The Post Office Department warns federal workers cannot strike and face criminal penalties. Courts have not loosened prohibitions despite rulings on free speech. Postal unions conduct surveys on strike sentiment as cases challenge long standing bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barton
Associated Press
Washington
Post Office Department
Department
Bureau of Operations
Bureau
Eapristite Trent Ondor
Thals
Tne
Postal
Justice Department
Federal District Court
Crank Eyes 1970 Run for Arkansas Governor
Marte on H Crank a longtime Arkansas legislator and 1968 Democratic nominee for governor says he is seriously considering another bid. He notes past encouragement and asserts he has not stepped out of the political picture, despite recent quiet months. Rockefeller, the incumbent, has said he will rest for two weeks before plotting his plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Simmons
Associated Press
Foreman
Ark
Marteon H. Crank
Wefeat
Ggala
Crank
Winthrop Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Stan Campaiyn
Foot of Snow Dumped on the Ozarks
A winter storm dumped about a foot of snow in North Arkansas with 12 inches at Spelling Dale, 14 at Bella Vista, 10 at Fayetteville, and 7 at Wursisan. The Weather Bureau expected mixed precipitation as the system moved toward Jonesboro, closing highways and cancelling classes across several towns and at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Carger
Arkansas
Weather Bureau
Spelngdale
Bella Vista
Fayetteville
Wursisan
Jonesboro
Atluuis
Rugers
Lentonville
Hattison
Yellville
Thy University
McCierkin Poised for Governorship
In Little Rock AP report, Haven McCierkin, Arkansas House Speaker, weighs a run for governor. Mass Communications Inc., led by Bill Shipp, eyeing campaign help, says it prepared for a possible bid but was not hired to manage the race. McClerkin, 38, has indicated serious consideration yet no decision. Shipp notes personal ties and past political campaign work in Missouri and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shaw
Associated Press
Little Rock
Lite Rock
Haven McCierkin
Arkansas House
Mass Communications Inc
Bill Shipp
Texarkanz
Kansas City
Shipp
Missouri
Kansas
Mass Communications
McClerkin
Texarkana
MrClerkin
Hayes
Nixon moves to boost construction funding and curb curbs
President Nixon proposed releasing about 1.5 billion in federal and state funds to revive construction, ending a September curb on federally aided projects. He urged more housing starts, expanded labor supply, lower interest rates, and a faster path to stable growth, aiming for 2.5 million housing starts annually by 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cormier
Washington
Congress
Nixon
Senate
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
House
Gerald J. Ford
Michigan
Ford
Escapes Sought by Tucker Prison Farm
Authorities searched for Mike Evans 19 who escaped Monday from Tucker Prison Farm while working in the prison garage. Evans was serving a five year sentence from Ouseldla County for possession of stolen goods and fled on foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker Prison Farm
Gark
Mike Evans
Evans
Ouseldla County
Summer and Smoke at Southern State College in March 1920
All Around Town notes Southern State College Theater will present Summer and Smoke in March 1920 with Kay Porterfield from Nashville and Paul McCormack from Hope in leading roles. The piece also lists student helpers for the festival and mentions local residents and events including naval enlistment and a Girl Scout Outdoor Day at Fair Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenn Hessee Williams
Southern State College Theater
Kay Porterfield
Nashville
Paul McCormack
Hope
Why Do Irish Act the Way They Do on St Patrick Day
A 1983 Boyle column explores Irish identity with humorous contrast to other nationalities. It notes everyday Irish behavior remains ordinary until St Patrick's Day, when cultural pride intensifies and self perception shifts. The piece frames the Irish psyche through a therapist metaphor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Hal Boyle
New York
Hke
Protests erupt as draft opposition hits several cities
Protests against the draft unfold across Milwaukee San Antonio and Norfolk with New Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam backing a week of nationwide antidraft actions. A man in Spectre of Death imagery staged a San Antonio protest while Milwaukee participants march on a federal court. Michael Cullen leads a 90 person demonstration as draft records trial proceeds and 13 others remain jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Milwaukee
San Antonio
Tex
Draft Board
Norfolk
Evi
Folco
New Mobilization Committee
Vietnam
New Mobe
Michael Cullen
U.S. District Court
Strategic Air Command
Gas firms defend cooling rate promos before PSC
Norman Clayton of Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co and BI Wofford of Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Con told a PSC hearing that promotional gas cooling rates were not discriminatory. The PSC ordered 24 utilities to prove non discrimination while Clayton and Wofford argued the promos boosted year round consumption and competed with electric utilities offering similar equipment incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Moniay
Norman Clayton
Shreveport
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co
Ami BI Wofford
Pocahontas
East Arkansas Division
Arkansas + Oklahoma Gas Con
State Public Service Commission
P&c
Arkansas
Clayton and Wofford
Pension Fund Targeted in Boyle Probe Hearings
Senate subcommittee opens new hearings into Tony Boyle alleged misuse of United Mine Workers pension funds in his re election bid. Trustees George Judy and Josephine Roche to testify. focus on 30 percent pension increase total about 30 million annually for 70 000 pensioners. Increase granted June 24 after Boyle became a trustee. joint administration by union and coal industry with industry contributing 40 cents per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Dobkin
Proga
Washington
Senate Labor Investigations Subcommittee
United Mine Workers
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Wnson
George Judy
Josephine Roche
UMW
Botsoe
Will Pear
Tee
Fem
Harrison A. Willams Jr
D-N.j
Boyle
Wiliams
Migs Roche
Judy
Union
Coal Industry
Kiwanis Show Promises Night of Local Variety Acts
The 27th annual Kiwanis Variety Show comes to City Mall Auditorium Thursday at 8 pm. Performers include Delania Bonds Neece, Dr. Lowell Harris, Steve Dillard, the Key Club Boys, Peggy Sanders, Ernest Rigghill, Joe McCulley, Mya Henley, Guy Grigg, and others. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis Youth Program and Golden Age Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Mall
Happy Valley
Delania Bonds Neece
Blevins
Lowell Harris
Barbership
Guadet
Steve Dillard
Royston
Key Club
Doug Rogers
Tomi Watson
Peggy Sanders
Ernest Rigghill
Joe McCulley
Mya
Paut
Mary Jane) Henley
Guy Grigg
Kiwanis
Golden Agi Club
Unclear OCR: several names and charges listed
Fragmentary text cites multiple individuals and a court case involving kidnapping charges. details are garbled with missing context, but references names like Bryant, Feggett, and Smith and a motive of compiring to kidnap in a legal filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickers
Lawrence Bryant
Joe B
Feggett
Booker Eeaeits Qi
Arkansas Oklahoma River Water Pact Outlines Shared Control
The Arkansas Oklahoma River Water Pact aims to let each state manage its own watersheds while permitting 40 percent of originating water to flow downstream. Signed by Twichell of Texas, Kirkpatrick of Tulsa, and Keith Jackson of Little Rock, the compact covers lakes along the Arkansas River including Elk Creek, Poteau River, Ditaolg River and Lae Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansay
Chinehoma
Oklahoma
Twigg, Twichell
Austin
Tex
U.S. Geological Survey
Glade R. Kirkpatrick
Tulsa
Okla
Keith Jackson
Little Rock
Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission
D. Eisenhower
Twichell
Kirkpatrick
Arkansas - Cklahoma
Elk Creek
Poteau River
Six Year Olds to Register March Twenty Third Twenty Seventh
Jones KH announces all parents of children who will be six years old by October 1 1970 must register their child at the nearest elementary school by Friday March 21 1910. Information cards and early instructions on birth certificates immunizations and related items will be provided. This registration is needed to plan the next school year for first grade pupils in the district.
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Tn Tot
Pete
Senators
Huttig Mill
Nuttig
Ack
Huttig
Lites
James H. Jones
Hubert Shead
Mendelsin
Ozarks
McCierkin
Tucker
The
Star
Hempstead County
Commntrews
Southern State College
Ronald E. Sweat
Clarence Sweat
McCaskill
Alevins Iilygh Schwul
Southern State
Alwell F. Bradley
Lera Beth Callicott Bradley
Rr. 2
Cale High Schwul
Larry Dennell Weight
Gladys Mae Wright
Bleying
U.S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Corps of Engineers
New Orleans
Castifet
Lake Texarkana
Seoul
Fair Park
Lewisville F.T.A
JW. Howe
Te Hel River Vo-Tech Schoal
Wofe
Water Pact
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