HB 169 Motor Title Certificate Bill in Arkansas
The Star reports progress on HB 169 to require title certificates for motor sellers in Arkansas. The bill passed the House 76-0, moved through Senate committees, and faced a veto by the governor on March 10 1977. An attempted override failed in the House. Senate action was not pursued. Supporters credited local readers for substantial backing.
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Child killer sought in Birmingham murder case
Police hunted a well educated “trusted individual” after an 11 year old boy Timothy King disappeared March 16 and was found dead in a Livonia roadside ditch. King’s body showed signs of binding and possible sexual assault with the autopsy noting a fried chicken dinner before death. The case becomes part of a string of seven child abductions and murders in Oakland County over 14 months.
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Mich
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Oakland County
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Werner Spitz
Wayne County
Livonia
Spitz
Marian King
King
Desai Sworn India's Prime Minister in Historic Switch
Morarji Desai, 81, is sworn in as India’s fourth prime minister after leading the Janata victory over Indira Gandhi. He signals a possible end to special Soviet ties and pledges a policy of proper nonalignment.
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India
Morarji Desai
Indira Gandhi
Soviet Union
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B.D. Jatti
Jayaprakash Narayan
Janata
Disabled soldier loses suit against enlistment contract
Allen Aaron Jackson enlisted to train as an automobile mechanic but a tank accident left him half a man. A federal court held no breach of enlistment contract and lacked jurisdiction to award damages though it expressed sympathy. Jackson, 21, is supported by family and receives $1,700 monthly VA disability pay.
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Allen Aaron Jackson
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Mills declines offer to head Arkansas Development Post
Former Congressman Wilbur Mills said he turned down Governor David Pryor’s offer to lead the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission. Mills, torn between serving Arkansas and resting from years in Congress, said he is not rested enough for a full-time post and will assist the state on a volunteer basis. Pryor praised Mills’ potential impact and noted two other candidates are being considered.
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Scouts Pay Tribute to Hope Scouting Founder Ethridge
Scouts honored Frank Rice Ethridge founder of Hope Troop 1 who organized scouting in 1911 and was buried at Rose Hill cemetery aged 92. Present leaders praised his forward view and love of boys as Hempstead County hosts over 350 in Cubs Webs and Scouts.
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Frank Rice Ethridge
Rose Hill
Troop
Hope
Boy Scouts of America
Olen Overturf
Sandy Huckabee
Bill Otis
Ethridge
Hempstead
United Fund
Overturf
Three Die In La Pass Manchac Bridge Collision
Three people died and three were injured when a tractor trailer slammed into vehicles queued at the Pass Manchac bridge on La 51 in Laplace Louisiana. The crash followed a sandblasting operation in the open lane as traffic waited for one lane. Joseph C Haight, 72, of Metairie was among the victims.
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Miss your Star paper? City subscribers call for delivery
Advertises a contact number and hours for missed newspaper delivery by City Star carriers. Requests subscribers to call 777-8841 during listed evenings and Saturdays to arrange a replacement delivery.
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Picketing bill declared dead in surprise House vote
The common situs picketing bill failed 217 to 205 in a surprise defeat. Labor Secretary Ray Marshall attributed the loss to an anti union campaign, while National Association of Manufacturers leader R Heath Larry disputed the motive and defended cooperation with unions.
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U.S. Stee Corp
Drought relief plan prompts quick congressional action
President Carter seeks 844 million in loans and grants for farmers and businesses amid drought. Lawmakers praise urgency while debate over 5 percent loan interest and grants continues. Interior Secretary Andrus notes consistency with past programs and potential land use adjustments.
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Morris K. Udall
D-Ariz
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Henry M. Jackson
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Secretary of the Interior
Cecil Andrus
Lloyd Meeds
D-Wash
House Interior Subcommittee On Water and Power
Tate Elected to ADA Board Amid Dealer Conclave
Three hundred new car dealers register for the Arkansas Automobile Association convention in Hot Springs. Jim Hope wins a three year term on the ADA board of directors representing local Chrysler-Plymouth dealers. Hope urges dealers to analyze past and present marketing, then adapt to better serve customers. Land sales and contracts are discussed at $2,000 per acre with associates awaiting formal arrangements.
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Jim Hope
Chrysler-Plymouth
de Tate
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