GE VISTA worker blamed for slur in East Kieland report
Memphis AP reports Gerald J. Hornsby 36, a General Electric environmental health program coordinator in East Kieland, blamed white power for his alleged slur. The VO project, part of GE's Volunteers in Service to America, trains VISTA workers in five states including Arkansas. John Towers of Bay St. Louis, Miss., runs the project management department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
General Electric Co
East Kiead
Hed Econ Diam Ligeed
Gerald
J. Hornsby
Dlamiswal
America
VISTA
John Towers
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Minaager
Ad Hornsby
Arkansas
U.S. Plans Vietnam Drawdown to 225000 by 1971
The New York Times reports officials expect the American force in Vietnam to drop from 454000 to 225000 by mid 1971. The move aims to shift ground combat to South Vietnamese forces while preserving air, artillery, and supply units. a small number of combat troops would guard U.S. bases. Budget implications foresee a savings of 6 to 7 billion dollars, with decisions contingent on enemy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
New York Times
Vietnam
Ames
U.S
Pentagon
State Department
White House
Weather Update Mentions Afternoon Chance of Showers
Fragmentary report notes chance of precipitation mainly in the south this afternoon and evening. Weather outlook emphasizes potential showers and cooling temperatures in the southern region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
The Fat Man Sociable and Successful in Life
A humorous essay compares fat and thin men describing how weight affects credibility wealth social life and risk. The fat man is portrayed as amiable central in crowds and more enjoyable in activities from parties to daily routines. It argues fatness is linked to contentment and mutual acceptance.
Solo Stamp Sells for 280000 in Wilkes-Barre Syndicate Trade
A famed British Guiana 1856 penny magenta stamp, first sold for 1.50 in 1873, was auctioned for a record 280000 dollars. The sale was completed Tuesday night when eight Wilkes-Barre businessmen formed a syndicate to purchase the New York auction item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
British Guiana
Wilkes Barre
PATCO walkout causes spot absences at major airports
Robert C. Stugili of PATCO said indicators pointed to a broad walkout by controllers, but many airports reported normal operations. At Oberlin Ohio 80 of 150 controllers were out sick, while Miami had 30 percent of staff absent. others like Chicago O Hare and Washington National ran normally. Some towers faced light backups, but overall flight service remained largely intact as officials planned replacements and expected limited disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patco Fio
Vind Indicatora
Salip
Lal
New York City
Federal Aviation Administration
Long Inland-MacArthur Airport
Oberlin
Ohio
Keith Muir
FAA
Air Route Control Center
Miami International Airsport
John Graffias
Chicago
Ohare
Washington
National
Dulles and
Friendship Internationals
Detroit
Tampa
Fla
Hopkins International
Cleveland
Allan Hamamey
PATCO
Pipoceul
Nea
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
Los Angeles International
New Orleans
Omaha
Neb
Indianapolis
Ind
Milwaukee
Sturgill
Tolber Corporation speaker at Kiwanis meeting in Hope
Tolber Corp vice president Clyde Fouge spoke at the local Kiwanis gathering in Hope. Tolber, an R D leads in liquid plastics design and equipment for various industries, operates in Canada Mexico and Puerto Rico. Members Dan Stuart Tina Martin and Becky Ward announced the Student Talent Show at Hope High School for Friday April 3 and nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Fouge
Tolber Corporation
Kiwanis Club
Kiwantan Dott Mushtare
Hope
Fouse
Tolber
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Dan Stuart
Tina Martin
Becky Ward
Jim Hart
Jim Sewell
Jim Wagner
Arkadelphia
Joy Risher
Camden
Randy Still
Lynn Norton
Autos Burn in Launch Pad Fire
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP three space agency security cars burned on the Saturn 5 Apollo moon launching complex today when liquid oxygen fumes ignited as they touched auto engines. All three drivers escaped unharmed. damage confined to the cars. Launch control had just begun final nine hours of a practice countdown for Apollo 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Space Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Launch Control Center
Qifieigis
Weather outlook and Howard county reassessment report
A weather front was due to cross Arkansas bringing scattered showers and possible severe storms in the south with cooler temperatures Thursday. Highs ranged 66 to 79 on Tuesday, with overnight lows from 57 to 62 in several towns. The article also describes Howard county’s compulsory reassessment, noting one taxpayer appeal was upheld and a county tax assessor’s staffing and costs, resulting in increased local assessments and tax revenue for the Nashville district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Arkansas
Weather Bureau
Jonesboro
Fort Smith
Fayetteville
Harrison
Pine Bluff
Texarkana
Dorado
Little Rock
Howard County
Nashville
Texarkana Kidnapping Case Identifies Suspect
Miss Karen Vickers 15 testified that Paul Lawrence Bryant 21 of Dallas was among the men who abducted her from her home. She described masked kidnappers who blindfolded and tied her, and noted Bryant and Hugh Smith were arrested at a Texarkana motel after her release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Ark
Karen Vickers
Rondo
Miss Vickers
Paul Lawrence Bryant
Dallas
Tex
Beskies Bryant
Joe Willie Feggett
Booker Burkhalter
Johnny Tasby
Lafayette County
Hugh Smith
Bryant
Texas
Bill Peake
Emmett
Vickers
Tasby
Dean Kiel
FBI
Smith
Death Penalty Expanded for Explosive Crimes Proposal
March 28, 1870 report notes proposed federal expansion of penalties for possession transport or use of explosives and bomb threats. Death penalty for fatalities. 10 years and 10000 dollars for unlawful transport or receipt. doubles to 20 years and 20000 dollars if injury occurs. penalties for bomb threats rise to five years and 5000 dollars. Nixon cites aid to state and local authorities and calls for LEAA funding for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank
SEARS
Mt. Everest
Hamlet
the Merogiated Press
Bismarck
Charlotte
Vicinn
Cloity
Denver
Moines
Fairbank
Helena
May
Jacksonville
Juneau
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Louisville
Miami
St.p
Okla City
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Stiner Corp
Clyde House
Henry Haynes
Clyde Fouse
Mr. Fouse
Mr. Mushtare
Kidneper
Reniscus
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!