U S School Aid Is Threatened In Arkansas
State Education Commissioner A W Ford warned Arkansas could lose 27 5 million in next year’s ESEA funding if districts do not follow federal guidelines. He cited desegregation requirements and noted about 25 districts in East Arkansas face cuts or program changes to continue receiving aid. Largest districts named include West Memphis Helena West Blytheville Helena Paragould Forrest City and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
A. W. Ford
Hat Arkansas
Ford
East Arkansas
ESEA
Mississippi
Arkansas
West Memphis
Helena - West Blytheville
Earte
Ma- Tigo
Euders, Dermott
Martanpa
Forrest City
Holly Grove
Paragould
Crawfordsville
Snow Halts All Flights at Chicago O Hare Airport
Snow on Chicago runways shuts down O’Hare and Midway for the day as censorship of controller absenteeism worsens delays and cancellations nationwide. FAA reports high no shows at New York center Oakland Kansas City and Chicago. PATCO disputes FAA figures and blames management as 2000+ controllers remain idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Rosenthal
Associated Press
Washington
Chicago
New York
O'Hare Field
Air Transport Association
New York Center
Kennedy
International
LaGuardia
Newark
Federal Aviation Administration
Oakland
Calif
FAA
Kansas City
Professional
PATCO
Robert Sturgill
PATCU
Sturgill
Tony
Fess
Albany
Atlanta
Denvér
New Orleans
Okita City
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Ore
City
San Diego
San Fran
Seattle
Bombers strike gun sites along Cambodia border
U S fighter bombers hit North Vietnamese firing positions inside Cambodia near the Plain of Reeds following cross border fire on South Vietnamese rangers. The action marks the fifth U S self defense strike this year, with reports of light battlefield activity and ongoing casualty tallies in the war through March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pyle
Associated Press
Saigon
Cambodia
U.S
Norodom Sihanouk
Cambo
Plain of Reeds
Nguyen van Thien
Thieu
Faith Baptist Church Progress Through Time
Faith Hall on First Baptist Church page one recalls a $7 500 loan for completion paid off in the late 1940s. A new sanctuary was completed in 1951 and an Educational Unit replaced the old sanctuary in 1961. In 1971 a further educational unit is planned, marking ongoing progress.
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Sydup
Wm. R. Hamilton
Faith Hall
First Baptist Church
Jonesboro Fire Riddle Prompts Mixed Student Reactions
Reporters describe a Jonesboro fire scene with police and fire crews backed by state troopers and deputies. Gov. Rockefeller urged calm and promised full investigation while ASU officials claimed jeering was not directed at responders. Students deny widespread rioting though some objects were thrown from buildings.
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Oy Tena
Ue Za Ee
Pia Robert
Moore
ASU
Tommy Hanson
Jonesboro
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas
Nowotny to Run for Governor in Arkansas
Rep. George Nowotny of Fort Smith宣布の candidacy for Arkansas Republican nominating battle as Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller weighs his own plans. Nowotny, a Fort Smith financier and geologist, leads the House GOP minority and says Rockefeller’s decision could reshape the field, with Britt and Berard floated as potential rivals if the governor does not run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shaw
Associated Press
Little Rock
George Nowotny
Fort Smith
Rf Nowotny
Nowotny
Rockefeller
New Braunfels
Tex
Arkansas
House
General Assembly
Maurice L
Britt
Chirtes Berard
Fatty
J. W. Fulbright
North Vietnamese Probes Hit Laotian Skyline Ridge
American and Laotian bombers attacked the North Vietnamese around Long Cheng after probes along Skyline Ridge north of the base. Government casualties were light. about 2,000 NVA troops are reported in the area. Lao premier Souvanna Phouma rejected Pathet Lao demands to halt bombing as a precondition for peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Esper
Associated Press
Vientiane
Laos
Long Cheng
Skyline Ridge
Main of Jars
Vien Tiane
Vang Pay
United States
Souvanna Phouma
Pathet Lao
North Vietnam
Suuvainia
Census Form Details Short and Long Forms in 1960 Plan
The article explains a 1960 census plan with about 8 percent receiving the short form and 20 percent long form in cities, while rural areas deliver long forms to every fifth household. It notes a 15 minute short form and 30 to 36 minute long form, with legal duties, secrecy, and potential jail for disclosure. President cannot obtain others’ information.
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Saib
Dude ‘County
Hkaitvon
Dottie Basae
Ahawer
Census Bureau
United States
Brown
Strike Ends as Postal Pay Talks Continue
Negotiations between post office officials and unions move toward settlement as a nationwide strike ends and troops are withdrawn. Senate and House conferees pause action on a postal pay bill pending talks led by Winthrop Blount. Economic issues, including a proposed 11.1 percent wage rise and health benefits, remain central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Newkirk
Associated Press
Washington {Ap
Post Office
Post Office Department
Senate
House
Winton M. Blount
Gale W. McGee
Dwyo
Senate Post Office Committee
Blount
Pentagon
Mall
Bystal
New York
Congress
James H. Rademacher
National Association of Letter Carriers
Ruwit
Udluas
Nixon
Nixon plan would let elderly choose prepaid health contracts
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration proposed a major reform to medicare and medicaid to allow elderly or poor persons to contract for comprehensive medical services from private organizations. The plan aims to curb rising costs by offering a health maintenance contract with a fixed annual payment negotiated in advance, expanding options beyond traditional hospital and physician services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Medicare
Caid
Robert H. Finch
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Finch
HEW Y
Veneman
American Medical Association
Obituary: Dowis 93 Dies in Prescott Nursing Home
Dowis 93 died Wednesday morning in a Prescott nursing home. Lifelong Nevada County resident, survivors include three daughters, 23 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 3 pm at Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church with Rev. Wesley Thomason. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Smith Funeral Home of Stamps directing.
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Dowis
Prescott
Nevada County
Pinkie Allen
Hope
Donnie Chiam
Jud
Rodden
Dallas
Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church
Wesley Thomason
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Smith Funeral Home of
Stamps
Wakefield Named Howard County Sheriff in Arkansas
Rich ard Wakefield, 28, of Nashville, appointed by Gov Winthrop Rockefeller to fill the unexpired term after Sheriff Lewis Tollett died March 18. Dick Sturgis, 34, of Arkadelphia, named to a five-year term on the Arkansas Savings and Loan Board, replacing Charles Sheels whose term ended January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Richard Wakefield
Nashville
Howard County
Winthrop Rockefeller
Dick Sturgis
Arkadelphia
Arkansas Savings and Loan Board
Wakefield
Lewis Tollett
Sturgis
Charles Sheels
Camden
Decision on Teacher Pay Uncertain
LITTLE ROCK AP Aide to Gov Rockefeller said the governor had not decided on action toward a bill granting teachers about 77 dollars a year raise. Faulkner expected a decision today as the governor faced a Friday veto or signing deadline for bills from a special session. The measure would use 2 million dollars from the Budget Revolving Fund including 1.5 million for raises.
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Little Rock
Winthrop Rockefeller
Robert W. Faulkner
Rockefeller
Faulkner
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