Yarborough Loses Primary Amid Liberal Backlash in Texas
The editor notes Senator Ralph Yarborough lost renomination to Lloyd M. Bentson Jr. in Texas. It cites Yarborough’s votes against confirming Haynsworth and Carswell and against restoring school prayer, with labor support shifting in big-city voting. The piece frames the result as a national wind trend toward liberal positions.
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United States
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Lloyd M. Bentson, Jr
Yarborough
Clement Haynsworth, Jr
G. Harrold
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Everett M. Dirksen
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Orange
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Tax Exemption for Churches Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled 7-1 that property used exclusively for religious purposes enjoys tax exemption. Chief Justice Warren Burger argued the exemption does not sponsor religion and avoids church state establishment, while Justice Douglas dissented emphasizing government involvement may lead toward establishment.
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Supreme Court
Warren E. Burger
New York
Frederick Walz
William C. Douglas
Burger
Deadline Wednesday for Week End Notices
A special notice to clubs churches and organizations asks that week end announcements and photos be delivered or postmarked by Wednesday night for publication in Friday or Saturday editions The Star reserves the right to omit publishings and notes the 48 hour deadline now applies to news items due to crowding on short notice.
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GOPs Boosted by Defeat of Yarbrough
AP dispatch notes that Ralph Yarborough's loss in the Texas Democratic primary energized Republicans seeking seven Senate seats. GOP leaders led by George Bush predicted a tougher race against Yarborough’s successor Lloyd Bentsen Jr. The piece links liberal voter shifts to the anti Yarbrough result and previews contests in Connecticut New Mexico and New Jersey as national implications emerge.
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Carl P. Bau
Psour
Washington (Ap
Ralph Yarborough
Texas
Senate
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Yarborough
Lloyd Bentsen Jr
John G. Tower
Bentsen
Connecticut
Thomas J. Dodd
Dodd
Aweli Wiecker
Afso
New Mexico
David Cargo
Anderson Carter
Joseph Montoya
Cargo
Montoya
New Jersey
Harrison A. Williams Jr
Williams
Overhaul of Immigration Laws Urgency in Congress
In Washington, pressure grows for a sweeping reform of the 1965 immigration act. Rep Rodino introduces a bill to lift limits on Canada and Mexico immigration, ease asylum for refugees from Communist nations, and revise the existing preference system, echoing debates from 41 years ago. The measure follows protests by long-time allies and concerns over red tape and policy failures.
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Associated Press
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Canada
Mexico
Ireland
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N.J
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Rodino
England
Reapportionment Gains for Suburbs After Court Ruling
Suburbs across 25 states gained legislative voice eight years after the Baker v Carr ruling. In 11 states core cities advanced most, in 41 suburbs did, and in many cases suburban gains outpaced urban ones despite persistent rural majorities in some legislatures.
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Associated Press
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Watts Named Drew County Sheriff by Governor
The Associated Press reports ordie A. Watts Jr. of Monticello has been appointed sheriff of Drew County to succeed the late Ralph Barnett. Governor Winthrop Rockefeller announced the Sunday decision. Watts, 34, serves as a special deputy on the A M College security staff.
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Litfilé Rock
Ordie A. Watts Jr
Monticello
Drew County
Ralphie Barnett
Winthrop Rockefeller
Watts
A&m College Security
U S Troops Face Dilemmas After Five Days in Cambodia
After five days in Cambodia American forces confront two main challenges. Militarily, monsoon rains have ruined a forward airstrip and mud hampers tanks and tracked vehicles. Politically, civilians blur line between friend and foe as air strikes hit Mimot and villages burn, forcing thousands to flee.
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Peter Arnett
Associated Press
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Vietnam
U.S
Mimot
South Vietnam
Fishhook
Faubus Signals 2026 Gubernatorial Bid If Public Backing Grows
HARRISON Ark AP former Gov Orval Faubus said on Saturday he would run for governor if public support continues and he can raise campaign funds. On Friday he urged viewers to report their support and has noted several hundred responses, with strong backing from Central Arkansas counties including Pulaski Jefferson and Garland and substantial support from Sebastian County.
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Mild Days and Cool Nights Predict Arkansas Weather
Mild days and cool nights continue in Arkansas under a high pressure center over Texas. Temperatures ranged from the 40s to 50s with dry conditions. highs Sunday 70 to 82 at Texarkana. Overnight lows varied from 43 to 52 across multiple cities. no precipitation reported in the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today.
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Texas
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Texarkeana
Fayetteville
Harrison
Jonesboro
Texarkana
el Doorado
Memphis
Little Rock
Fort Smith
U S Ends But May Resume Air Attacks In Vietnam
Pentagon says heavy U S air raids against North Vietnam will stop temporarily after success against anti aircraft sites. Henkin notes raids may resume if needed and cites Paris peace talks criticism as a factor. Also a call for bids for a mail truck route between Lewisville Arkansas and Doddridge Arkansas with a daily service excluding Sundays.
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Pentagon
U.S
Daniel Z. Henkin
Henkin
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Nixon Adinistration
North Vietnam
Six Persons Die On Arkansas Highways In Weekend crashes
Police report six fatalities on Arkansas highways over the weekend. James Cooper, 4, of Harrison died Sunday on Arkansas 7 when a motor crashed into a pickup. In Woodruff County two youths, Mary Hedden, 16, of Mesquite Crazy and David Turner, 46, of Augusta, perished in a one car wreck on Arkansas 33 near Augusta Sunday. Clifford Hill, 2, of Waldron died Sunday on U.S. 7 near Waldron after losing control of his car.
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Ahi
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Sun Day
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David Turner
Clifford Hiu
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Wallace Brewer battle shapes Alabama governor race
Campaigns tighten as George Wallace races Gov. Albert Brewer in Alabama with black voters seen as pivotal while Ohio Senate primary teems with stars led by John Glenn. Tossups draw national attention as turnout nears 1.2 million. if Wallace loses, Brews er could gain impact on national image and House control.
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George C. Wallace
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Ohio
Wallace
Albert Brewser
Une
Brewer
John Glenn
G&F Group Threatened With Lawsuit Over Drainage Assessment
PINE BLUFF Arkansas AP The state Game and Fish Commission faces a possible lawsuit for refusing to pay a 1968 assessment to the Salt Bayou District Commission for drainage ditch improvements in Jefferson County. The ditch drains into Bayou Meta shooting ground owned by the commission. Salt Bayou says notice was published in legal newspapers. Salt Bayou attorneys warn of legal action if the debt remains unpaid.
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Bayou Meta
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Salt Bayou Commission
Nixon Aids Vietnam War Effort Faces Senate Hearing
AP dispatch reports the Nixon administration defending air raids and Cambodian ground actions as protective reactions while Senate Foreign Relations Committee weighs a face to face meeting with the President. Campus papers urge a nationwide student strike against U S actions in Cambodia and Vietnam. Saigon officials anticipate new offensives to target base camps. GOP leaders see Senate gains if liberal Sen defeats in Democratic primary boost Republican hopes. Government mulls tripling iron content in enriched bread to fight anemia among women and children.
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Washington
Nixon
North Vietnam
U.S
Camboodia
Southeast Asia
Spiro T. Agnew
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Search Kept Up for Plane Down in Caribbean
Coast Guard pressed search for 21 missing passengers and one crew member from a fourjetliner that ditched in heavy rain off St Martin. Forty survived and one is confirmed dead. aircraft leased by Overseas National Airways, bound from New York to St Martin, had difficulty landing due to poor visibility. Crew member Halsey DeWitt reported ditching after fuel ran out.
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Leeward Islands
Roger Schmidt
New York City
Halsey DeWitt
Hopewell Junction
N.Y
Whitfield lodge to meet Tuesday evening
Whitfield Masonic Lodge No 239 will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday May 5 at 730 p m. The item notes roles for teachers and educators in Hope Arkansas and lists many local students enrolled at Southern State College with diverse origins and details.
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Hope
Southern State Colege
James L. Smyth
Arkansas
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Libya
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Venezuela
Hoyett Lee Almond Jr
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Larry Bradford
Susan Cobb
Jimmy Cowart
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Cynthia Crews
John Davis
Gayle Dixon
Martha Flossers
James Foster
Poleda Glanton
Gary Golden
John Greene
Charles Gunter
Diane Hatfield
Jimmy Ogle Howell
Bebra Huckabee
Charles Latha
Don McAdams
Helen Mey Corkle
Paul McCormack
Brenda McMahon
Freddy McMannus
Betty McNeil
Clayton McNeil
Greg Martin
Larry Massanelli
Sandra May
Ann Mitchell
Wayne Moses
Martha Mosley
David
Doctors League
Youth Center
Asasse Fant
U.S. and Allies Prepare New Offensives in Cambodia
As Defense Secretary Laird warned of attacks on all sanctuaries along the Cambodian border, American and South Vietnamese forces press a major offensive into Cambodia. Tanks and APCs uproot trees at a rubber plantation while air strikes hit border towns. Nearly 1,000 Cambodian refugees flee to South Vietnam as 109 North Vietnamese troops die in recent clashes.
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Peter Arnett
Associated Press
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Route 7
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Dlong
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Two Escape From a Prison Bus In North Little Rock
Inmates Benny Stubbs aged 23 from Atking and Leon Whitfield aged 25 from Merced California escaped Sunday from a prison bus in North Little Rock. The two were part of a prison band that had performed in Hot Springs. A spokesman said a car waited for them but provided no further details. Stubbs was serving seven years for grand larceny in Pope County and Whitfield five years for burglary and grand larceny in Sebastian County.
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Hot Springs
Benny Stubbs
Atking
Leon Whitfield
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Caliz
Stubbs
Pope County
Whittle
Sebastain County
Dental Care Plan Approved in Texarkana
A Texarkana AP report notes approval of a comprehensive dental care plan. The program aims to expand access and funding for municipal health services.
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