Predatory Poverty vs White Racism in Big City Slums
The piece argues economic factors drive slum rioting more than racism, citing a presidential commission on urban poverty. It notes disagreements between Secretary Cohen and Vice President Humphrey, advocates self-improvement, and suggests moving some residents to subsistence farms. It ends claiming Jefferson warned against urban consolidation eroding republic virtue.
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Alea. H. Washtorn
Johnson
Huthe Prey
Wilbur J. Cohen
Cohen
Washington
America
Thomas Jefferson
Library of Congress
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Tyler
Rotary Club
James Madison
Paris
Thomsas Jefferson
Europe
Little Rock
Joel Y. Jedbetter
Baker Arrested for Soliciting Bets in Little Rock
Joseph Ralph Baker from near Little Rock was arrested Monday in downtown Little Rock and charged with soliciting bets on horse races. He posted a $100 bond. Authorities said this was the 43rd arrest since Oaklawn Park race meetings began February 9.
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Uttle Bulk
Joseph Ralph Baker
Near Little Rock
Baker
Little Rock
Oaklawn Park
White racism sparks debate in White House reports
Johnson nominee Cohen questions the term white racism and notes broader racism exists. Humphrey and VISTA head Crook urge churches to confront bigotry, poverty, and inequities revealed by the civil disorders report. Cohen calls for action on housing, schools, and jobs.
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Oy Jack Miller
Associated Press
Washington
Wilebur d. Cohen
Johnson
White House Hot Commission
Hubert H. Humphrey
Commission
National Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
Cohen
William H. Crook
Volunteers In Service To
America Vista
Southern Baptist Convention
Crook
Texas
Congress Told Nation Cannot Afford Both Arms for War
Treasury official Joseph W. Barr told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the nation cannot fund both war efforts in Vietnam and domestic programs. President Johnson urged labor support for reelection while pledging to meet needs at home and abroad. AFL CIO leader Meany defended backing Johnson despite Vietnam policy critics. Two police investigations cited separate vehicle accidents at local schools.
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Congress
Washington
Treasury
Vietnam
Joseph W. Barr
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
Labor Group
Barr
Farm Policy
Ani Rural Life
Afl-Cio
AFLIO
George Meany
Labor Federation
Meany
GOP
National Coalition For A Republican Alternative
New York
Guv
Nelson 4
Rockefeller
New York City
John WY
Lindsay
Charles Lee
Man Would Be Better Off if He Knew When to Keep Mouth Shut
HAL BOY reports a humorous aphorism from New York that many life troubles stem from talking too much. The piece lists common phrases people should avoid, illustrating how careless remarks cause trouble in daily life and relationships.
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Hal Boy
NEW York
School of
Hard Knocks
Madge
Europe
Retired Colonel Quits Over War Policy Repeats
Sidney J. Roche a retired lieutenant colonel who served in Vietnam and later with the U S Agency for International Development says U S policy is the same after Tet and he is resigning. He cites corruption in the South Vietnamese government faulty tactics growing Communist strength failed pacification and insufficient aid to refugees as reasons for quitting after more than four years in the war effort.
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Robert: Tuckman
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S. Army
South Vietnam
United States
Sidney J. Roche
Roche
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
U.S. Agency For International Development
ALD
Communist Party
Rocha
Gald
Tam
Local Case Reversed by High Court
Arkansas Supreme Court reversed Hempstead Chancery Court which voided a deed for 20 acres from Trennon Bobo to Ora Bobo. Bank claimed fraud to avoid loan repayment. court found no fraud evidence and error in blocking reopening to offer proof. Justice Byrd dissented on part.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
Hempstead Chancery Court
Trennon Bobo
Ora Bobo
First National Bank of Hope
Trennon
Barthers
Supreme Court
Ora
Byrd
Incentive Funds Ruled Illegal
LITTLE ROCK AP The attorney general says the Welfare Department may not legally transfer state funds to the Labor Department to run work incentive programs for families on welfare until new legislation passes. Labor must start programs for employable families on Aid to Dependent Children, with Welfare paying 20 percent of costs, possibly delaying beyond July 1, 1969, due to state law. Rodney Parham noted no appropriation means funds cannot be disbursed.
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Little Rock
Attorney General’s
State Welfare Department
State Labor Department
Labor Department
Len E. Blaylock
State Welfre Department
Blaylock
Vietnam War Briefs Include Strategy Debate And Battles
AP News Digest reports officers oppose war policy changes that would abandon South Vietnam to Viet Cong control while allied forces contest incursions near Saigon. The battleship New Jersey sails for sea trials as Vietnam prep continues. Also covered are Kennedy campaigning moves, partisan bloc aims, and international monetary talks with gold standard proposals amid regional tensions.
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Vietnam
Saigon
U.S. Army
Marine Corps
South Vietnam
New Jersey
Philadelphia
US. Treasury
Congress
United States
Officers Say On Page Two Pole Regime Fires Seven in Purge
Retiring Army chief of staff and the new Marines commander oppose changes that would abandon Westmoreland style search and destroy operations in Vietnam. They warn a defense focusing only on high population areas could invite Viet Cong gains. The rumor of leadership shifts follows talk of a major policy change.
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Sob Horton
Military
Wester Washington
Army
U.S
South Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
Vietnam
United States
Westmoreland
Khe Sanh
Harold K. Jotnson
Army Chilef
Marina
Leonard F. Chapman
Ozan Canal Landowners Plan Meet
A meeting of Ozan Canal area landowners and interested residents is set for 1 30 p m March 27 at the Post Office building in Hope. The aim is to discuss cleaning the canal clogged with grass and brush since land condemnation. U S Corps of Engineers men Murphy King Vicksburg and Ed Hopper and Archie Lantz representing Congressman Hammerschmidt will attend. Residents along the North and Middle fork are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozan Canal
Hope
Murphy
King
Vicksburg
Ed Hopper
Hot Springs
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Archie Lantz
J. Paul Hammerschmildt
North
Middle Fork
Hope native plans computer use for county tax work
All Around Town notes Frederic Taylor of Victoria Mississippi County proposes using computers to process tax bills and manage tax books. Officials say the system would be cheaper faster and easier, possibly the first computer system in the Mid-South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Taylor
Victoria
Mississippi County
Hope
Mid-South
Taylor
Henry
Hattie) Taylor
Osceola
Blythaville
Webb Laseter
Viet Cong Attack Repelled In Central Vietnam Heavy Fighting
Nearly 1,000 North Vietnamese troops attacked an American artillery base in the central highlands near Kontum City. Four hours of fighting left about 12 enemy soldiers dead. U.S. casualties not disclosed. Viet Cong pressed near Saigon, but allied forces repelled the assault as air power and artillery pressed the offensive against retreating units.
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George
Associated Press
Saigon
APY
Hightands
South Vietnam
U.S
U.S. 4Th Infantry
Kontum City
Ling
Cambodia
Central Highlands
Dak
Kontum
Ate
Livestock Marketing Survey Meet Set for Hope Arkansas
Southwest Arkansas farm leaders launch a three session livestock marketing survey week, starting March 26 at 8 p.m. in Diamond Club Hope. Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation officials and county representatives will attend with Agricultural Extension Service personnel to discuss market strengths and weaknesses and survey producers for a broader study by state and national farm groups.
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Southwest Arkansas
Hope
Diamond Cate
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Agricultural Extension Service
Waldo Frester
Lite Rock
State Farm Bureau
Arkansas Farm Bureau
The
American Farm Bureau Federation
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Phi Theta Kappa
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Thomass Jones
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Hawaii
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25Th Medical Battalion
James O. McCarthy
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G.G. Medders
Carlton King Jr
Dallas
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K&m Surfacing Co. Inc
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Hope Jaycees
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