Rockefeller Nixon Johnson race hinges on domestic spending issue
The text argues a Republican Nixon versus Democrat Johnson contest could hinge on domestic spending policy, with Rockefeller signaling a split in party direction. It recalls 1924 and 1960 1964 dynamics, noting party coherence and the need for a clear contrasting issue to frame the election.
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Olson Rockefeller
Éspublican
Coolidge
Davis
LaFollette
Rockefeller
New York
Lyndon Johnson
Nixon
Goldwater
New Yorker
Johnson
Receivership Bid Filed Against Insurance Firm
A petition for receivership was filed in Sebastian County Circuit Court against the Insurance Co. of Little Rock. State Insurance Commissioner Allan Horne said the firm faces a capital impairment of 134,438 dollars after license revocation for failing to remove the impairment within 60 days. Judge Paul Wolfe is set to hear the petition March 27 as the department seeks to reinsure the firm's 1 million dollars of ordinary life policies to protect policyholders.
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Little: Rock (Ap
Shagfing
Insurance”Co
Sith
Sebastian County
Allan Horne
Horne
Paul Wolfe
Grant for Upward Bound anti poverty program
Batesville Arkansas AP The Office of Economic Opportunity has approved a 104,995 grant to Arkansas College for its Upward Bound anti poverty project. The funds support a summer program for 75 high school students from underprivileged families in the area.
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Batesville
Ark
Arkansas College
Office of Economic Opportunity
Betting arrest in Little Rock linked to Oaklawn races
Clyde R. Johnson, 54, of Little Rock, was arrested and charged with soliciting bets on horse races. He posted a $100 cash bond and was released. Police say this was the first such arrest since Oaklawn Park began its 1968 meet on Feb 9. Earl Langley of Pueblo may seek surgery to recover an $800 diamond ring swallowed by his dog Pierre, found on the master’s bureau last Sunday.
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Little Rock
Clyde R. Johnson
Johnson
Oaklawn Park
Pueblo
Colo
Earl Langley
Pierre
Grant to Arvac Inc for Headstart program in eight counties
Washington AP reports a $284,398 grant to Arvac Inc of Pee Ark for a Headstart program spanning eight counties approved by one of Economic Opportunities agencies. The award aims to boost early education services and support for eligible children in the region.
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Dardanelle Washington
Arvac, Inc
Pee Ark
Eigh Counties
O One
Fconomnic Oppors
Nixon Stock Soars as Rockefeller Reconsiders Run
AP special correspondent Relman Morin reports Rockefeller's decision not to run boosts Nixon's political standing and spawns talk of a possible draft movement. Reagan and Laxalt weigh in on convention vs primary influence as Rockefeller cites Nixon's lead and party unity amid national divisions.
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Relman Morin
New York
Nelson
Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
California
Ronald Reagan
Paul Laxalt
Nevada
GOP
Republican’ Party
Richard Nixon
AP News Digest
Politics
Nelson A. Rockefeller
White House
Jordan
Khe Sanh
Paul Carlson
Cong
Rockefeller's Action Leaves Johnson Backers in Gleeful Mood
Washington AP report notes Nelson Rockefeller declined a GOP presidential bid, boosting Johnson backers. It contrasts Rockefeller’s appeal with Nixon, who has long faced Johnson’s distrust. The piece analyzes political calculations and potential Republican paths to November.
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Johnson
Douglas
Cornell
Associated Brass
Wester Washington
White House
Nelson A.rockefeller
GOP
Johnéon Nies Rockefeller
Nixon
Rockefelter
California
John F. Kennedy
Exhume All Bodies at Cummins Prison Farm
Report cites Gov To Exhume All Bodies at Cummins Prison Farm this year before the election amid remarks to Young Republican Club. Three skeletons found at Cummins in January. prison superintendent says bodies are inmates murdered by mates. Lincoln County Grand Jury probes cemetery site claim, amid national political chatter on Vietnam and candidates.
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Bob Scott
Rockefeller’s
Cummins
Scott
Young Republican Club
Thomas O. Morton
Lincoln County
6000 Sheep Die Near Top Secret Army Dugway Test
Senator Moss called for a full Army report on tests at Dugway Proving Ground near Salt Lake City after 6000 sheep died on adjacent rangeland. Officials warned it could take weeks to determine the cause while officials consider potential human susceptibility and review nerve gas usage claims.
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Salt
Lake. City
Frank E. Moss
Army
Utah
S.what.wegrather
Utah Democrat
New Orleans
Army Chemical and Biological Test
Salt Lake City
Moss
Dugway
David R. Waldron
Calvin L. Rampton
State Capitol
Waldron
Hatch Ranch
Riot Commission
Sgt
Sergent
Ft. Meade
There Are Two Things You Just Can't Hurry a Wife and the Army
HAL BOYLE notes that both wife and army share a "hurry up and wait" ethos. Married life traps men in long waits as wives decide, with humor, when they’ll move, shop, travel, or birth a child. The piece playful lists ten tongue in cheek survival tips for husbands sensing endless delays.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Pete
Walt- 1
Maddox Files for Re election to Arkansas House
Ode Lee Maddox of Oden filed for re election as a Democratic candidate for State Representative Position 3 in District 20. He has served in the House since the 1957 legislative session and is 55 years old. The district encompasses Montgomery and Garland counties.
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Little Rock
Ode Lee Maddox
Oden
Thurstidy
Maddox
Montgomery
Garland
Insurance System Outsmoded Says Arkansas Official
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Allan W. Horne said the current automobile insurance system is outmoded because fault determines recovery. He called for a study by a committee appointed by Gov. Rockefeller to explore alternatives including a basic no fault plan covering medical expenses and lost time, with relief for insured in own-fault accidents.
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Little Rock
Allan W. Horne
Arkansas
Horne
Winethrop
Inmates Drop Plans to Sue Supt. Murton
Two inmates at Cummins Prison Farm ended plans to sue former Arkansas State Prison superintendent Thomas O Murton for slander. Frank E Read and William J Milhorn denied Murtons charges against the Prison Inmate Panel and sought only to rebut accusations of sexual exploits and drinking during routine trips. Three other inmates Marion C Berry Lemar House and Larry J Douglass who had been paroled had said they would sue.
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Little Rock
Legal Aid Bureau of
Pulaski County
Cumming Prison Farm
Thomas O. Murton
Frank E. Read
Wiliam J. Milhorn
Burl C. Rotenberry
Bureau
Read
Milhorp
Murton
Georgia-Pacific Chief Warns of Severe Depression Over Vietnam Policy
Robert B. Pamplin, chairman of Georgia-Pacific, warned in Fayetteville that continuing U S involvement in Vietnam could bring a severe mood of depression. He urged withdrawal, saying Asians should settle their own problems and noting risks of huge deficits and a depleted gold reserve.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Robert B. Pamplin
Georgia-Pacific Corp
United States
Vietnam
Pamplin
France
England
LSD Charges Filed in Little Rock
Three Little Rock residents face felony charges for possession of LSD after a February 20 arrest by city police. Ruchle Lee Campbell, 32, and Pamela Jeane Campbell, 20, along with Mary Rose Alexander, 20, were charged in circuit court. The Campbells also face marijuana possession counts. Arraignment is slated for April.
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Little Rock
Ruchle Lee Campbell
Pamela Jeane
Mary Rose Alexander
Liittle Rock
Campbells
Israel Says 150 Killed in Fighting
Israel reports a 16 hour Jordan River invasion outcome with claims of 166 terrorists killed and four guerrilla bases wiped out, while Jordan asserts 200 invaders killed and 20 Jordanians dead. Both sides clash at U.N. Security Council as Amman reports heavy losses for Israel and Bar-Lev states key bases destroyed by El Fatah.
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Israel
Blanche
Wester
Tha’ ‘Laraans
Israeii
Jordan River
U.N. Security Council
U.N
New York
Hilm. Bat-Law
el Fatah
Bar-Lev
West Bank
Jordan
Amman
Karameh
Dahal
Fella
Safi
Firm to File Bankruptcy for Turney Wood Products Co
LITTLE ROCK AP The attorney for Turney Wood Products Co of Harrison has board authorization to file a bankruptcy petition. After a meeting with business representatives the board said it will continue to explore every possibility of reorganizing the plant.
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Little Rock
Turney Wood Products Co
Harrison
Fim
Pulaski Co grants aid for Pulaski County Headstart program
Washington AP Fulbright announced that the Office of Economic Opportunity approved a 377389 grant to Pulaski County EOA. Funds finance an eight week summer Headstart program starting June 17 attracting about 1875 children with about 300 staff to run it.
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Washington
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Office of Economic Opportunity
Economic Opportunity Agency
Pulaski County
EOA
Planes Smash Trucks in North Vietnam Action
U S fighters and bombers hit North Vietnam in a two day offensive along the demilitarized zone and southern Panhandle. Reports say 930 enemy killed in scattered fighting as trucks and fuel depots were destroyed or damaged, with missions totaling 108 in one day.
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Hy George Esper
Preas
Americaie
Zong
U.S
Dmz
North Vietnam
Panhanile
Mu Gta Pass
Ares
Vinh
Seo Aire Force
My Gla Pass
China
University concert tour by Arkansas Concert Band announced
The University of Arkansas Concert Band led by Dr Richard Worthington will tour the state March 25 to 27 for high school assemblies and civic concerts. Seventy musicians from across the university will perform works by Shostakovich Wagner and Kalinnikov with pieces including Concertino for clarinet and Washington Bridge march. Public shows include North Little Rock Searcy Camden Jacksonville Wagounenet Fairview Benton and others with venues and times listed.
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University of Arkansas
Richard A. Worthington
David G. Pittman
Shostakg Yitch
Albrecht
Kallanikov
Washington Bridge
North Little Rock
Seargy
Afconville High School
Jacksonville
Wagounet
Camden
Fairview
Rupa
Benton School
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