Missouri Pacific to spend on Arkansas rail projects in 1977
The Missouri Pacific Railroad budgeted funds for 1977 Arkansas improvement work including 125 miles of welded rail installation from Bald Knob to North Little Rock and Newport area. Upgrades to three car retarders at North Little Rock yard and added environmental protection at fueling and repair facilities are planned along with bridge work on 15 structures between Monticello and Warren and near Mulberry and Biltmore.
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Little Rock
The
Missouri Railroad
MoPac
Bald Knob
Searcy
North
Newport
Campbell Junction
North Bridge Junction
Paroquet
Diaz
Hatesville
Calico Rock
Guion
Monticello
Warren
Mount Olive
North Little Rock
North Little Rockyard
Arkansas
Fort Smith
Mulberry
Batesville
Biltmore
Bill signed to widen public records access in Arkansas
AP reports Gov. David signed a bill broadening the definition of records under the state Information Law though a technical error references a defunct law. The legislation aims to increase accessible records, but an executive fix may be needed while lawmakers consider corrections. Patterson of SPJ Delta Chi praised efforts to promote open government and said SDX will aid officials in promptly addressing the flaw.
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PL Rock
Gov
David
Carrick H. Patterson
Little Rock
K Kansas
Society of Professional Wrnalists
Sidma Delta Chi Patterson
Organation
Cople
SDX
Pryor vetoes bills on agents grounds and state salaries
Governor Pryor vetoed a bill that would restrict insurance company grounds to dismiss agents, citing interference with private enterprise. He also vetoed a measure increasing legislature over state employee numbers and pay, while signing a version with similar aims but different provisions. Additionally, he vetoed a $100,000 appropriation for the Prairie Grove Battlefield Park.
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Little Rock
David Pryor
Pryor
Art Givens
Sherwood
Givens
Prairie Grove Battlefield Park
Blake to Leave Baretta After 1977-78 Season
Actor Robert Blake says he will exit the ABC series Baretta after completing his Universal contract for the 1977-78 season. He notes the show’s focus on social rather than legal police work and expresses positive memories.
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108 Angeles
Robert Blake
ABC
Blake
Universal
Sidney Shewberg
MCA Inc
Baretta
Patterson removed as commission chairman
Patterson of Lavaca, who failed in his bid to oust highway director Henry Gray, was removed as chairman of the Arkansas Highway Commission during an angry session. George Kell was named chair as Patterson remained a member, while party and legislative figures weighed the impact on highway revenue measures and possible special sessions.
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Little Rock
Patterson
Lavaca
Henry Gray
Highway Director
Highway Commission
Commission
Gray
General Assembly
Highway Department
George Kell
Swifton
Arkansas
Bill Ramsey
Prairie Grove
Arkansas Highway Commission
Ramsey
Marion Burton
Burton
GOP
James Branyan
Camden
Jack Phillips
Ozark
Bran
George Washington as Unanimous Electoral College President
George Washington holds the unique distinction of being elected unanimously by the Electoral College. His unanimous victory reflected broad national consensus during the founding era.
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George Washington
Singing Convention Opens in Shreveport With Regional Acts
The annual three state singing convention debuts in Shreveport Louisiana with performances from 7 to 10 p m Saturday and 10 a m to 3 30 p m Sunday featuring groups Envoys Bogalusa Bible Tone Quartet Holley Family Jeffers and Jerry Davis and Group among others Pianist Jack Taylor Dallas participates Free performances sing along songs provided by music companies Officials include Dave L Pearce president Baton Rouge Arthur Watson Dallas Dave Kennedy Bossier City Miles Doss Little Rock and secretaries Mrs Jewell Clark Carthage Mrs Dave Kennedy Bossier City and Mrs Miles Doss Little Rock all events open to the public.
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Shreveport
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
City Auditorum
Civic Center
Riverfront
Envoys
Bogalusa
Bible Tone Quartet
Lumberton
Mississippi
Holley
Houston
Jeffers
Jerry Davis
Monroe
Jack
Dave L. Pearce
Baton Route
Arthur Watson
Dallas
Dave Kennedy
Bossier City
Miles Doss
Little Rock
Jewell Clark
Carthage
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Ilroad
Legislative Council
Kingdom of God
Christ's Kingdom
Church of Christ
Eastside Church
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Anne
Queen Elizabeth
Norther Ireland
Save the Children Fund
Hillsborough
Dreas
Branyan
S& S
Taylor
A. L. Burns, Jr
Rexall Drug
Hope
Acoustecon Hearing Aids
West 3Rd Street
Texarkana, Texas
Acadesia
Dais
Pnce
Price
Shenvin- Williams Company
BankAmericard
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