Patterson pushes boat engine registration in Arkansas legislature
Reporter Alex H Washburn relays Rep. Larry Patterson’s push for HB 774 covering boat and engine registration or HB 820 requiring a verified engine serial number. The Star argues for title certificates, cites frequent thefts, and threatens a state-wide protest unless lawmakers act before Easter recess and after.
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National Insurance People
Ohio
Larry Patterson
Patterson
General Assembly
Cypress Slough Dock
Millwood Lake
Millwood
Ford attends Good Friday services near White House
President Ford attended a 7:30 a.m. Good Friday service at St. John's Episcopal Church across Lafayette Square from the White House. He knelt in silent prayer and received communion, with his party including Dr. William Lukash and Secret Service agents roughly matching the 20 worshippers present. He left after a brief 15 minute observance, shaking hands with Rector Rev. John C. Harper. No family accompanied him.
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Washington
Ford
St. John’s Episcopal Church
White House
William Lukash
Secret Service
John C. Harper
Lafayette Square
Bombs explode in Jerusalem during Good Friday crowds
Two home made bombs hidden in baskets exploded in Jerusalem as Easter pilgrims moved along the Via Dolorosa. Thirteen wounded on a bus, a second blast caused no injuries. Police rounded up Arab suspects while troops guarded sacred sites and streets.
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Jerusalem
Hoy
Zion Square
Henry A. Kissinger
East Jerusalem
Calvary
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Via Dolorosa
Utah Felt 6.3 Quake Center Near Snowville Utah
A 6.3 magnitude quake rattled a 400 mile wide area of the Central Rocky Mountains, strongest in the U S since 1971, centered 10 miles east of Snowville Utah near Malad City Idaho. Minor property damage reported in Oneida County and Salt Lake City, with some injuries from falling scenery.
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United States
Rocky Mountains
California
San Fernando Valley
National Earthquake Information Center
Golden
Colo. Said
University of Utah
Snowville
Utah
Malad City
Idaho
Oneida County
Kenneth Wharton
Wharton
Utah Theater
Ford weighs sign or veto of 24.8 billion tax cut
President Ford, advisers study a tax cut bill amid concerns over its size and a possible 100 billion dollar 1976 budget deficit. He has not decided whether to sign or veto, with decisions delayed past Easter and checks to taxpayers contingent on action.
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Ford
White House
Congress
James T. Lynn
Office of Management and Budget
U S closes Da Nang consulate and airlift
In Saigon the Da Nang military commander ordered shots to deter disturbances as riots suspend the refugee airlift. The U S consulate closed and some shots were fired with no casualty reports. Lam Dong Province fell to the Communists as Phnom Penh faced renewed airlift suspension and protests. General Weyand met Thieu to assess needs.
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South Vietnam
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U.S
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Phnom Penh
al Francis
Boat engine stolen at Millwood Lake
A seven and a half horsepower boat motor was stolen from a Camden man’s pickup bed at Millwood Lake. The owner saw two men in an El Camino boat their own vessel and drive away. No formal complaint was filed. authorities note Arkansas may soon require engine verification by title certificate.
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Saratoga Landing
Hempstead
Arkansas
Easter Sunrise Service at Hammons Stadium March 30
The 39th annual Easter Sunrise Service will begin at 7 a.m. Sunday March 30 at Hammons Stadium with a weather backup to the high school auditorium. Rev W S Bishop delivers the sermon with Rev Gaylon L Decious providing offertory prayer and music. Benediction by Rev Ralph Madison scripture by Ray Lawrance song leader Sam Wakefield invocation by Rev Vernon Wickliffe and call to worship by Rev Bob Gross. Sponsored by Hempstead County Ministerial Alliance. Roy Anderson serves as honorary chairman.
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High School
W. 5
First Assembly of God
Offetory
Gaylon L. Decious
Ralph Madison
Ray Lawrance
Sam Wakefield
Vernon Wickliffe
Bob Gross
Hempstead
Easter Services Planned by Local Churches
First Baptist Church announces special Easter services with music by the Chancel Choir and soloists. Rev. Gerald Trussell will preach CHE IS RISEN INDEED with 4th and 5th graders as guests. Sunday night features The Seven Last Words of Christ in Hymns narrated by Mr. Trussell. First Assembly of God, 222 North Main, offers Holy Week events including Good Friday candlelight communion and Easter service under Pastor W. S. Bishop with The Commission of the Resurrection.
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Che
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Trussell
Assembly of God Church
North Main
Compassion
Bishop
Fire in hospital kills 24 babies in Rijeka
A maternity wing blaze in Rijeka Yugoslavia killed 24 newborns and injured four others with 23 of the infants dying from oxygen deprivation in incubators. Officials blamed faulty electrical installations and ordered a formal investigation. City flags lowered and a day of mourning was proclaimed as relatives sought information.
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Rijeka
Yugoslavia
Zdravko Kuchc
Rijeka Distr
Vladimir Pavic
Death ruled from own action in Prescott resident
Cordell McCain of Route 4 Prescott was found dead at home on Wednesday. Coroner J T Honeycutt ruled the death a self inflicted gunshot wound caused by a .22 caliber rifle firing into his right temple. Sheriff deputies Linda Wilson and Howard Milam investigated. mother Clara McCain notified authorities. Funeral services were at 10 a m Friday at Prescott Church of Christ with burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery, Cornish Funeral Service in charge. Survivors include his mother, seven brothers and six sisters living in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma and abroad.
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Prescott
J. T. Honeycutt
Hempstead County
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Clara McCain
Sheriff Department
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Howard Milam
Church of Christ
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Cornish Funeral Service
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DeQueen
Jove McCain
Louisiana
Bowie McCain
Julian McCain
California
H. M. McCain
Walter McCain
Sterling McCain
Nebraska
Sam Yarberry
Bud Smith
Carl Morris
Grover Champman
Oklahoma
Elbert Grimes
Bill Bloomfield
Arkadelphia
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