North Side Fire Substation Urged by Hope Chamber
The Hope Chamber of Commerce asks Mayor Frank Douglas to fund and build a fire department substation on the north side to improve response times for expanding industry. The editorial backs pressure on Missouri Pacific to replace the old Hervey Street underpass with a steel, centerless span and to add a second grade separation for the east side, regardless of State Highway 29 plans.
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The
Star
George T. Fradier
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Frank Douglas
Douglas
Fire Department
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Homestead Industries, Inc
Hervey
George T. Frazier
Missouri Pacific
Hervey St
Albert Graves
City of Hope
State Highway Commission
Legislative Nepotism Still Exists
Associated Press reports ongoing legislative nepotism in Arkansas with reduced scale since 1968. A payroll audit shows relatives of lawmakers receiving weekly checks, including spouses and children of several representatives and senators. Names listed include Margie Arrington, Clyde Bethell, Frances Bryant, Adrienne Cockrill, and others with weekly gross pay figures. The piece notes public contention over Crank’s family hires and cites prior gubernatorial race impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Shearer
Associated Press
Little Rock
Winthrop Rockefeller
Marion H. Crank
Rockefeller
Crank
House
Senate
Margie Arrington
Grady Arrington
Stephens
Clyde Bethell
John Bethell
Des Arc
Frances Bryant
Clovis Bryant
Nixon would cut federal aid to militant students report
AP reports President Nixon favors withdrawing federal aid from students convicted of disorders while balancing firmness with mercy. San Francisco State College President Hayakawa relayed Nixon's position after a Monday meeting. Officials note aid is given to colleges, which decide allocation and possible withdrawals.
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Washington
Nixon
S. I. Hayakawa
San Francisco State College
Hayakawa
Herman Allen
HEW
Bureau of Higher Education
Hey
Two Planes Hijacked to Cuba in 1969 Sky Piracy Doubleheader
Two airliners were hijacked to Havana Cuba on Tuesday the second such incident this day and the third hijacking of 1969. An American plane from Atlanta to Augusta with 64 aboard was diverted to Jose Marti airport after a troughed passenger claimed a bomb. A Faucett Airlines jet from Peru bound for Arequipa was diverted earlier, 69 other passengers allowed to leave, and the four hijackers forced the crew to Havana.
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Miami
Cuba
Delta Airlines
Atlanta
Augusta
Havana
Jose Mart
Faucett Airlines
Peru
Fidel Castro
Lima
Arequipa
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Double Talk Drill the More You Say It the Less It So
New York AP humor column explains double talk and its social utility as a sly art. It lists examples with implied meanings in casual conversations and ends with a playful prompt to try more examples.
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Hal Boyle
New York
State Police Director Quits Post
Arkansas State Police Director Ralph D. Scott resigns effective April 15 over policy disagreements with Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller. Scott cited long standing clashes, including his refusal to permit Maj. Kenneth McKee to take a six month leave last year, and delivered his notice to the governor’s aide at noon. He indicated the action aligns with the governor’s wishes if not contrary to them.
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Little Rock
Ralph D. Scott
Arkansas State Police Department
Lynn Davis
Stormenure
Scott
Winthrop Rockefeller
Marion Burton
Maj
Kenneth McKee
Highway Patrol
McKee
Missouri
Rockefeller
Arkansas State Police
Tom
Fighting Reignites Along Suez Canal Front
Cairo radio reports two hour clash along half the Suez Canal with Israeli fire on Port Taufiq and Suez. Egyptians claim to have wiped out Israeli troops and destroyed their guns with no Egyptian casualties. Israelis allegedly caused small fires in Suez before control was restored.
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Dennis Neeld
Associated Press
Beirut
Lebanon
Suez Canal
Cairo Radio
Port Taufiq
Suez
Cairo
Hopes for talks on arms limits between U S and Russia
President Nixon told the disarmament conference in Geneva the United States hopes to begin talks with the Soviet Union on banning anti ballistic missiles. Kosygin signaled Russian interest by proposing a sea bed treaty, as U S officials pushed for a broader underground test ban amid allied and nonaligned concerns.
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Geneva
Nixon
United States
Soviet Union
Kosygin
U.S
Moscow
Washington
Forest Fires Across State Ignite Over Weekend
Arkansas Forestry Department reports more than 104 fires over the weekend destroying 1736 acres of timber. At least 25 fires were reported Monday. Arson suspected in several cases.
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Little Rock
State Forestry Department
Increase in Fed discount rate likely after bank hikes
Government sources predict the Federal Reserve may raise the discount rate following banks' action. The move would tighten credit, aid anti inflation, and narrow the current gap between the discount and prime rates. Officials warn higher borrowing costs could hurt housing, small business, and municipal financing.
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Federal Reserve
Oferuwing PF
Ghern Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Fed
Washington
Ugh
South Carolina
Nixon
Hope residents prominent in local arts and events
University of Arkansas Concert Band member Tony Smith of Hope performed in a campus concert. Miss Ouachita College is Marija Kirkland from Texas, runner up Margie Royston from Hope. Hempstead County students join committees for Southern State College Sports Festival, including Lyle Jones Jr Sandra May, Kathryn Coleman, Betty Jean McNeil, Peggy Butler, and Clayton McNeil. Major Paul C. Lawrence, Hope, serves with Aerospace Defense Command on Apollo mission support from McCoy AFB. City of Hope Human Relations panel meets tonight at 7. Hempstead students appear in Royal Hunt of the Sun at Southern State College March 20-29.
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Tony Smith
Hope
Horst
University of Arkansas
University
Fine Arts
Herman W. Smith
Hempstead County
Southern State College
Lyle Jones, Jr
Lyle E. Jones
Peach
Sandra May
Chester May
S, Main
Kathryn Coleman
N.B. Coleman
Rt.1
Fulton
Betty Jean McNiel
T.C. McNeil
Spring Hill
Peggy Butler
Paul C. Lawrence
L.T. Lawrence
Hope, Ark
Aerospace Defense Command
McCoy Afb
Fla
Lawrence
Manned Space Flight Center
Houston
Jane
E.H. Cook
Jerry Cortez
Paul McCormack
de Nizza
Margaret Waddle
Emmet
Hope High Junior Play Friday Night At 8 P M
The annual Hope High School Junior Play titled Of the Track will be staged Friday at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Directed by Mrs 8 B McPherson and student director Vicki Whiteside the comedy in three acts centers on characters in an old railway station. Cast includes Ralph Routin Bruce McCrae Lamar Cox Martin Judy Croom Becky Ward Linda Wray Thomas Norvell Justine Caldwell Dan Stuart Karen Beggs Mary Beth Millican Lora Treece.
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Hope High School
8.B. McPherson
Vicki Whiteside
Ralph Routan
Bruce McRae
Lamar Cox
Martin
Judy Croom
Becky Ward
Linda Wray
Thomas Norvell
Justine Caldwell
Dan Stuart
Karen Beggs
Mary Beth Millican
Lora Treece
Nixon struggles to shift Senate support for missile defense
AP News Digest reports President Nixon gaining 10 Senate supporters for a revised sentinel missile defense while facing strong opposition and ongoing Vietnam war pressure. Doves hesitate, Fulbright and McGovern renew attacks, and calls rise for firm action against campus disorder. International notes cover Anguilla tensions, Carib bean developments, and aviation disasters prompt hunger and malnutrition concerns in the United States. Delta Airlines hijacking and a Peruvian jet curtail Cuba movements render a turbulent national security picture.
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AP News
Nixon
Senate
International
Caribbean
Anguilla
Saigon
Sens
J. W. Fulbright
George S. McGovern
Lyndon B. Johnson
Marijuana Found on Youth Charged in Crossett
Ashley County Sheriff B A Corson said a 16 year old Crossett High student was charged with possession of marijuana. A cardboard carton with marijuana was found at the youth s home. The youth was released on a $500 bond. A hearing was scheduled today in Circuit Court.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Jack Stanley I
Fort Smith
Johnnie Stanley Reynolds
Mons Day
Edmond Reynolds
Paul Wolfe
Crossett, Ark
Ashley County
B. A. Cour
Son
Crossett High School
Courson
10000 U S Troops Launch Counter Offensive Northwest of Saigon
More than 10000 American troops launched a counteroffensive 40 miles northwest of Saigon to block a Viet Cong and North Vietnamese push toward the capital. The operation involved the 1st and 25th Infantry Divisions, the 1st Air Cavalry, and the 11th Armored Cavalry. Reports said 28 enemy soldiers were killed in initial contacts, with additional clashes yielding more enemy casualties and limited American losses. Allied sources noted heavy enemy troop movements detected by radar and other devices.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
North Vietnamese 7Th Division
U.S
1St Air Cavalry Division
11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Post Office Job Open at Blevins
Postmaster H L Huskey announces that the Blevins Post Office is taking civil service exam applications to fill future vacancies in the office. Vacancies in the substitute clerk and carrier roster will be filled without regard to race creed color sex or national origin. Starting pay is 2.51 dollars per hour at third class post offices with yearly pay increases. Benefits include up to 26 vacation days, 13 sick days, retirement plan, group health and life insurance, and other benefits. No experience needed. applications available during business hours at the Post Office.
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H.L. Huskey
Blevins
Credit Seminar Starts Tonight at Tech School
The six session Credit Seminar begins tonight at 7 p.m. at Red River Vocational Technical School with guest speaker John Breen of the Federal Reserve Bank Little Rock. Breen will discuss credit and its role in a healthy economy while sessions aim to help firms improve collections without losing customers. A small fee applies per J.W. Rowe, Director.
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Red River Vocational Technical School
John Breen
Federal Reserve Bank
Little Rock
Breen
J.W. Rowe
Arkansas director election highlights El Dorado newsman
Mack Robinson of the El Dorado News-Times was elected Arkansas director of the Managers Association. His win centers on leadership within regional journalism circles and strengthens Arkansas representation in the national group.
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Kansas City
Mack Robinson
el Dorado
Ark
News-Times
Arkansas
I Managers Associas
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