April Is Just Around the Corner
April comes with reminders about taxes and a quick tour of observances. The Arkansas Press Association notes many dedicated months and days, urging readers to advertising value while recalling a classic advertising quip about Pike's Peak.
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Easter Sunrise Service at Hammons Stadium April 2 6 30 a m
Easter Sunrise Services will be held at Hammons Stadium next Sunday April 2 at 6 30 a m. If bad weather the service moves to Calvary Baptist Church 1201 West Avenue B. Rev Vernon Wickliffe president of the Hope Ministerial Alliance announces the annual sunrise service with Jim Hart in music and Rev Gaylon Decious delivering the sermon.
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Fourt h Candidate Files for Congress in Arkansas
Little Rock AP says 27 year old Jack G. Coleman of McGehee filed as the fourth Democrat candidate in the 4th District race to succeed Rep. David Pryor who seeks the Senate. Coleman supports improved regional transportation including a four lane highway and a commuter airport and tax relief for middle America. Sheriff Robert S. Moore of Desha County named senior adviser to his campaign committee. Other filings include Sen Bob Douglas Texarkana for re election in District 12 Paul K. Roberts Warren for chancellor District 2 and Rep John Paul Capps Searcy for re election District 49 Michael L. Chandler Little Rock for State Rep District 6 Mavis Lincoln for State Rep District 11 and Rep Stephen A. Smith Huntsville for re election.
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Searcy
Michael L. Chandler
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Lincoln
Stephen A. Smith
Huntsville
Chains Freeze Meat Prices Across Several Chains
Safeway will cut beef prices Friday with sirloin at 1.29 a pound and other cuts lowered. Winn-Dixie imposes a broad price freeze through April. Grand Union also freezes fresh meat and poultry for 30 days. Agriculture Dept notes live cattle prices down 20 cents, first drop since last summer. Weather outlook for Easter weekend in Arkansas shows chilly, showery potential.
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Adams
Witnesses in Davis Case Disagree on Soledad Brothers links
In San Jose three witnesses in Angela Davis murder kidnapping case provided differing accounts of what was heard during the 1970 Marin County shootout. Jurors Graham and Wittmer testified hearing no talk of the Soledad Brothers, while Norris Morris said she heard nothing about them. Wittmer recalled hearing two shots as captors and hostages moved toward a getaway van.
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Five Killed in Wreck Near DeQueen Arkansas
Five people died in a head on crash on U S 71 near De Queen when a car carrying three youths crossed the center line at a hill crest and struck a pickup driven by Edwin Don Houck a division manager for General Telephone Co Texarkana. Houck and his wife Janice Houck died within Texarkana hospital shortly after the collision. The three youths died at a De Queen hospital.
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Heaviest Fighting in Vietnam in Four Years
North Vietnamese attacks along the DMZ drove South Vietnamese from bases in the far north in the heaviest fighting in four years. Air clashes intensified with MIG21 downed and a gunship loss as U.S. raids expanded into North Vietnam. Commanders heightened alert. Saigon warned Americans off streets briefly before rescinding.
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Nixon blocks rail strikes for 60 days in two disputes
President Nixon orders emergency boards under the National Railway Labor Act to suspend potential strikes by 6,000 Sheet Metal Workers in repair shops and by the 6,000 UTU workers at Penn Central. The moves bar changes for 60 days, aiming to avert nationwide rail shutdowns.
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Mills Backs Present State Highway Setup
Rep. Wilbur D. Mills of Arkansas voiced opposition to repealing the Mack-Blackwell Amendment, praising its scientific highway funding method while noting the Highway Commission could pursue a more equitable revenue distribution. He cited other states and urged funding based on traffic counts.
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Hope Auto's Tom McLarty Heads 50 Years of Service
Thomas F. McLarty will celebrate a half century with Hope Auto Company on April 1. He began as a salesman in 1922 under manager W.M. Cantley. After Cantley’s death, the Hope Auto Board named him manager in 1927. He has attended 46 new car show dates in 50 years.
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Tom” McLarty
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Seven die in Florida B52 crash in residential area
AP report from Orlando states a giant B52 bomber crashed into a residential district. Mayor Carl Langford said seven crewmen were killed and many civilians were injured.
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Deliberations Resume In Kidnap Bomb Conspiracy Case
Federal jury resumes deliberations today in the kidnap bomb conspiracy case against Rev. Philip Berrigan and six other antiwar activists after a controversial charge. Judge R. Dixon Herman refused to provide a copy of his 24 hour charge or the prosecution chart of calls, while agreeing to reread conspiracy instructions.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg, Pa
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U.S. District Court
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Herman
All Around Town Highlights Local Events This Week
Senator John L. McClellan plans informal visits to Prescott Gordon and Hope on Wednesday April 5. Fundraising continues for Patmos Cemetery with donations directed to R T Rider or Mrs Gary Formby. Emmet School District issues bonds totaling 227000 for a new school complex maturing in 1993. Walk-A-Thon proceeds near 750 dollars for the March of Dimes. remaining pledges should be turned in to Pat Darris at Red River Vocational Tech or Box E. Calvary Baptist Youth Choir car wash set for Saturday April 1 from 7 30 a m to 5 p m at the church. wash cost 2 with funds for Six Flags trip in June. St Mark's Episcopal Church hot cross buns sale April 1 at Parish Hall 1 30 to 5 30 p m advance orders optional. Rising Star Baptist Senior Class car wash April 1 10 a m to 4 p m at Oak and Allen. cost 1 and sponsors listed.
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Pat Darris
Red River Vocational Technical
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William Risinger
Paul Henley
Rising Star Baptist Church
Oak and
Allen Street
Highway Bonds Are Paid Off in Arkansas
The final payment of 1.93 million plus 30 820 in interest closes a 136.3 million highway refunding bond issue approved in 1941. State Treasurer Nancy Hall says Arkansas now has no bonded indebtedness, a status few states share amid 31 years of interest totaling 81.48 million on the refunding bonds.
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