Debt and Welfare State Warns From Nashville News
The Nashville News editorial laments rising national debt and welfare costs. It cites President Carter era projections, calls for spending restraint, and discusses a constitutional amendment to cap federal outlays and balance the budget. It credits Milton Friedman with warnings on public spending and private incentive.
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Nashville News
Henry Criner to celebrate 111th birthday in Hope
Hope city celebrates Henry Criner turning 111 with an open house at 10 30 a m at the Holiday Inn Coffee and cake served Dignitaries expected Channels 6 and 7 plan coverage Criner believed to be Arkansas oldest living person
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City of Hope
Henry Criner
Holiday Inn
Channels 6
Criner
Arkansas
Man killed in crash on Ark 369 north of Nashville
A Dallas Texas man William Wiley Jr. 2 was killed and a passenger injured when his truck ran off Arkansas 369 north of Nashville. State Police investigated the Friday crash.
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William Wiley Jr
Dallas
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Nashville
Senate ends tense Arkansas session with key votes
The Arkansas Senate closed its 68th day amid wrangling and tempers as it set April 6 as a special order to consider a constitutional convention bill and recesses until then. Gov. Pryor backs the bill to allow a statewide 1980 election on a new constitution, with uncertain reconvening and rule suspensions looming.
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Pryor
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Pine Bluff
Disappointed Arkansas House Eyes Special Session
Arkansas House members left the capitol frustrated by dead bills and broken promises. They expect a special session to address prison overcrowding and highway construction as Gov. Pryor faces vetoes and further legislation.
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Danville
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Jim Shaver
Wynne
Special commission seeks info on missing American pilots
A special presidential commission arrived in Vientiane with the remains of 12 American pilots killed in Vietnam. The group aims to meet Laotian officials to resolve questions about Americans missing in Indochina. The jet refueled in Bangkok before Clark Air Base would send another plane to pick them up after talks.
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United States
Miss your paper city subscribers notice
City subscribers are urged to call 777-6841 during specified hours to arrange delivery of the Star. The note also mentions Arkansas weather with a forecast of partly cloudy skies today and tonight, and sunny mild conditions Sunday with highs in the 60s.
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U S workers evacuated from Zaire mining town
U S construction workers were evacuated from Kolwezi in Zaire as an Angolan-led force moved toward the copper mining region. Eleven workers left Friday, with 41 remaining, joining 26 evacuated family members. Officials cite a 2,000 to 5,000 troop range and possible Cuban or mercenary forces, noting copper prices rose amid the crisis.
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Zaire
Kolwezi
Angola
U.S
Shaba
Katanga
Washington
New York Commodity Exchange
Murder of Congo president reported
London AP reports President Marien Ngouabi of the People's Republic of the Congo was killed in an apparent assassination. The BBC's monitor said the death was announced on Brazzaville Radio. reports from Africa said he was shot by an army officer at staff headquarters. An 11 man military committee seized power and a nationwide curfew was imposed.
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Africa
Georgia-Pacific Doubles College Scholarships Nationwide
Georgia-Pacific Foundation will double its scholarships for 1977 high school graduates with 90 new awards. Full scholarships rise to 8000 dollars and half scholarships to 4000 dollars, aiding 856 prior recipients across communities with major operations. Winners are selected by local independent committees and need not be children of employees.
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Community Service Foundation
Julian N. Cheatham
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Board of Trustees
Cheatham
Directory assistance number changes in Hope area
Southwestern Bell announces a new dialing plan effective April 8 for Hope area residents and cities Nashville Ashdown and Mena. Dial plus 411 for local directory assistance instead of 411 alone to speed service and reduce costs. Local calls require one plus area code plus 555 1. State numbers use one plus 555 1212.
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Dennis Mills
Nashville
Ashdown
Mena
Mills
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