Lord Jim and a Lost Sign Spark Arkansas Reverie
The season brings Spring Reverie and a tale of a missing Barefoot sign at Mt Ida Cafe tied to Sol Swindle. The piece also reviews the Saul Conrad classic Lord Jim showing at Hope Saenger with Peter OToole in the lead, praising its heroism and vivid seascapes as Jim seeks a second chance after a dockside disgrace.
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Lake Uachita
Mt. Ida
Sol Swindle
Dale
Sol
Mt Ida
Barefoot. Lumber Co
Arkansas
Joseph Conrad
Lord Jim
Hope
Saenger
Peter O'Toole
O'Toole
Conrad
Jim
China Sea
Johnson asks Congress for consumer protection bills in 1986
President Johnson asks Congress to approve truth in lending and truth in packaging measures to protect consumers. He vows to push 23 stalled requests from 1985, including clear disclosure of contents and charges, and to require simple interest rate statements on consumer credit.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Capitol Hill
Ruth-In
Paul W. Douglas
Three Drownings Near Millwood Dam Reported
Three people drowned Sunday when a 10 foot boat swamped in Millwood Reservoir west of Hone. The victims were McDuffie Johnson 42 Linda Johnson 19 and Claria Johnson 17 all of Saratoga. Rescue workers from Little River Howard and Hempstead counties recovered the bodies under the direction of Sheriff Jimmie Griffin and State Police Lt. Guy Downing.
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Presons
Millwood
Hone
Jimmie Griffin
McDuffie Johnson
Linda Johnson
Claria Johnson
Saratoga
Little River
Howard and
Hempstead
Griffin
Guy Downing
Alumni Elects Officials Form Southwest Arkansas Club
The Southwest Arkansas Alumni Association formed at Town and Country Restaurant announces officers John B. Gardner Jr President Lloyd Hendrix Vice President Norman Smith Secretary and Charles Sharpe Jr Director of Publicity Charter members include Dr. and Mrs Lynn Harris Dr Lowell Harris Mr and Mrs Calvin J Caldwell and others. Dr James Green University of Arkansas Administrative Vice President spoke on postwar university growth. Certificates mailed to members present. contact the President if not received. Los Angeles AP Linda Johnson arrives in Hollywood for 22nd birthday with George Hamilton. Hamilton invites her to Beverly Hills home for birthday celebration.
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Southwest Arkansas
Richard D. Keyton
Howard Pritchard
B. N. Holt
Douglas J. Drake
Charles Sharpe, Jr
John L. Wilson
H. O. Kyler, Jr
John A. Treat
James H. Jones
Hillman Keen
Qwen Lynn Murphy
W. BR. Reuton
Jim McKenzie
James Green
University of Arkansas
Green
John B. Gardner, Jr
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Lynda Johnson
Hollywood
George Hamilton
Hamilton
Beverly Hills
Miss Johnson
Lbj Ranch
Texas
AP&L Reports Record Sales in 1965 Year End
AP&L reported record energy sales topping 7 billion kilowatt hours, 12 percent above 1984. Total revenues neared $94 million, up eight percent, and net income rose to $18.2 million, a $2.9 million increase. The company added 8,193 customers for a total of 336,550.
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Little Rockap
Arkansas Power & Light Co
Ap&l
Helena Article Highlights First Phillips County Community College
Dr John Easley, president of the proposed Phillips County Community College, reports 60 students have pre-registered for the September term. The college would be the first under the new UA framework that funds community colleges.
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Helena
Ark
John Easley
Phillips County Comunity College
Youth Center Elects New Officers for 1966 Season
At Hope Youth Center an organizational meeting elected vic Massanelli president E P Young Jr vice president and Ralph Harrison secretary treasurer for the 1966 season Massanelli and Harrison were repeat elects from last year Young brings Little League office experience Tryouts for 9 and 10 year olds set for April 18 at K Park with 11 and 12 year olds same day Player draft on April 21 at 7 p.m. Rosters announced April 22 League schedule begins May 24 Week of June 19 25 set aside for Scout Summer Camp attendance
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Hope Youth Center
Vic Massanelli
E. P. Young, Jr
Ralph Harrison
Massanelli
Harrison
Young
K-Park
Faubus Says He'll End Speculation on Termies
In Little Rock AP dispatch Orval Faubus promises to end speculation on his political future. He will not reveal whether he seeks a seventh term heads the Ozark development program or retires, with a taped Memphis interview stating an announcement by Monday. A swank dinner for Cliff Carter and party officials may carry the reveal.
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Little Rock
Guy
Orval Faubus
Faubus
WMCT
Memphis
Cliff Carter
National Committee
Johnson
Jack Carnes
Democratic National Committee
Arkansas
Paulius
Don Knotts Divorce Granted to Kathryn Knotts
Kathryn Knotts won a divorce from actor Don Knotts in Los Angeles. She testified he stayed out at night and was away for days. A settlement of 250000 was agreed, based on his 180000 yearly salary. The couple, parents of two, wed in Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1947.
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Los Angeles
Kathryn Knotts
Don Knotts
Steve Allen
Wheeling
W.va
City to curb roaming dogs and enforce vaccination
City officials will act on stray dog control after a three member committee reports to Mayor Jack Gardner. An existing 1940 ordinance requires vaccination and registration with no fee, and dogs at large must wear identification.
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Jack Gardner
Mayer
Fair Park
Trouble Found Astronauts to Visit Homes
Gemini 8 astronauts Armstrong and Scott complete a debriefing at Cape Kennedy after a short circuit caused their spacecraft to end early. They prepare to fly home to reunite with families while experts review systems and the mission’s first satellite hookup.
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Howard Benedict
AP Aerospace
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Neil A. Armstrong
David R. Scott
Owned Spacecraft Center
Houston
Pacific
U.S
Armstrong
Scott
George W. Fore
USN
Mroo
George H. Fore
Prescott
Niel Armstrong
David Scott
Uss
Leonard &. Mason
Western Pacific
Okinawa
Judgment for Land Takes 12.85 Acres in Faulkner County
The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed a 32 250 judgment for 12.85 acres condemned for Interstate 40 near Mayflower, ruling the land near residential development held value. The decision follows earlier disputes over county land values and new-trial orders in related condemnation and damages cases across Garland Clark Pulaski and Jackson counties.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
Faulkner Couny
R. W. Polls
Mayflower
Highway Commission
Faulkner County
Mack Sturgis
Supreme Court
Union County
el Dorado Real Estate Co
A. B. Garrett
Annie Dickinson
Garrett
Clark
P. R. Anderson
Arkadelphia
West Bend Co
Garland County
Harry B. Howard
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co
Pulaski
A. J. Bass
Horace Taylor
Oklahoma Tire and Supply Co
Doyle Watts
Bass
Taylor
Jackson
June Williams
Man Killed in Accident Near Prescott
Six persons died in Arkansas highway crashes over the weekend. Five fatal accidents were reported, including Bruce D. McBride, 22, of Texarkana, who died when his car hit a tractor trailer on U.S. 67 near Prescott. Leroy Willis, 59, of Forrest City, who drowned after his pickup overturned near Forrest City. Dale Moore, 34, of Memphis, in a collision on U.S. 63 near Mammoth Spring. Rodes Lee Mays, 39, of Memphis, in a four car crash on I-55 near West Memphis. and a head on collision 10 miles north of Sheridan on U.S. 167 involving Frank Jenkins, 39, of Hamburg, and Van Gatlin, 28, of Prattsville.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Riday
Mate Pollen
Bruce D. McBride
Texarkana
U.S. 67
Prescott
Leroy Willis
Forrest City
Dale Moore
Memphis
Mammoth Spring
Rodes Lee Mays
West Memphis
Sheridan
U.S
Frank Jenkins
Hamburg
van Gatlin
Prattsville
Grant County
Indonesian Army Tightens Grip Amid Air Force Coup Fears
AP reports in Singapore that the Indonesian army cracked down on the air force to thwart a coup. Air Vice Marshal Suryadarma, former air force chief and later telecommunications minister, was arrested. air bases were blockaded, tires slashed, and engines sabotaged to deter use against Lt. Gen. Suharto’s 10 day old regime.
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John Cantwell
Singapore
Jakarta
Air Force
Air
Mashal Suryadarma
Suharto
Suryadarma
Omar Dhani
Sukarno
Dhani
Cambodia
Local notices mixed with military and college items in Hope area
This week’s items include a correction about Ester Reed, details on Whitfield Masonic Lodge event, Henderson State teachers college Shakespeare performances, local students joining social clubs at Ouachita Baptist University, Navy machinist mate George Fore assisting recovery of astronauts, and district 4AA all cage selections with Hope players Ronnie Ingram and Dennis Ramsey among others.
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Hope
Quachita Baptist University
Scotty Andrews
W. W. Andrews
Rho Sigma
Truett King
David J. King Sr
Ronnie Ingram
Dennis Ramsey
Randal Herring
Bill Wisener
Warren
Barry McMahon
Air View
Ronny Thornton
Malvern
Charles Ashley
Arkadelphia
James Conne
Tommy Rawls
Kenny
Hnsvna
Crossett
Ren McGoughy
Makie Holloway
Smackover
Bal Wylie
Magnolia Weed Bourghine
Camden
Fulbright Urges U S to Back China UN Entry
Sen. Fulbright of Arkansas argues the United States should drop opposition to Communist China joining the United Nations and pursue open communications with Peking. He warns against drastic steps before elections and cites student policy support for Beijing membership and diplomacy. Admiral Sharp says China may avoid direct conflict with the U S, while Dean Rusk notes stalled talks with Hanoi and Red China over Viet Nam negotiations.
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Washington
Sen
Fulbright
United States
China
United Nations
Peking
Arkansas Democrat
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Chiena
Mulbright
Wibright
Mutual Broadcasting System
U.N
Red China
Association For Asian Studies
Adm
Ulysses S. Grant Sharp
U. S
Pacific
U. S. News & World Report
Sharp
Dean Rusk
CBS
Hanoi
Viet Nam
Rotary Hears About County Development
Hope Rotary Club met Friday at Town and Country with County Agent Calvin Caldwell outlining the Hempstead County Develop ment Council and its work to boost the local economy. Slides explained laws and the county program. visitors included Roarians from Prescott, Nashville, Texarkana, and Simons, plus local guests Walter Verhalen and Robert Dennis. President Lester Stines urged members to attend the Tulary District Conference in Hot Springs on April 6.
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Hope Rotary Club
Calvin Caldwell
Hempstead
Lester Stines
Supreme Court rules on obscenity and Eros case
The Supreme Court holds that works created to appeal to prurient interests are not protected by free speech. Justice Brennan delivers the ruling upholding a five-year prison term for Ralph Ginzburg, publisher of Eros, under federal obscenity law. The court upholds the Ruth ruling standard from nine years prior.
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Washington
Supreme Court
William J. Brennan
Eros
Ralph Ginzburg
Brennan
Ginzburg
Ruth
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