Court upholds bad conditions at Arkansas prisons
The 8th Circuit affirmed District Judge J. Smith Henley’s ruling that confinement at Cummins and Tucker units violated the Eighth Amendment. The case, eight consolidated class actions, says Arkansas prison conditions were cruel and inhumane. The appellate court sent the case back to Henley for further proceedings.
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Arkansas Weather Report Sees Scattered Showers Overnight
A 24 hour weather summary notes high 78 and low 67 with a trace of rain. Forecast calls for variable cloudiness in Arkansas with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Friday. Warm and humid conditions continue. Friday highs expected in the upper 70s to mid 80s, with tonight's lows mainly in the 60s.
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Rise in April wholesale prices alarms inflation efforts
The Labor Department reports a 0.3 percent April rise in the wholesale price index with a 0.4 percent gain in its industrial commodities index. On a seasonally adjusted basis the overall index climbs 0.5 percent, with industrial prices up 0.5 percent. Farm prices show no April change, while processed foods and feeds dip 0.2 percent. The yearly comparison shows a 3.1 percent rise from April 1967, with metals and metal products driving the index higher.
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Kathy Ann Andrews infant obituary in McCaskill
Kathy Ann Andrews infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald L Andrews died early Thursday in a Texarkana hospital. Survived by sister Kimberley Kay brother Donald L Jr maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs W S Fowler of McCaskill paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs E A Andrews of Delight. Graveside services held Thursday at 4 p m in Friendship Cemetery near McCaskill with Rev Bates officiating under Herndon Funeral Home of Efane
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Michigan Gambling Raids Hit 151 in Nationwide Sweep
Washington AP reports a Michigan roundup arrests 151 people on federal gambling charges across 37 cities including Detroit Grand Rapids Lansing Flint and Kalamazoo. Fifteen indictments allege obstructing law enforcement illegal gambling activity and conspiracy with links to groups in Las Vegas Chicago and Miami. Tenure included a Detroit police inspector among those charged and four suspects sought in other cities.
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Housing Authority Report on Urban Renewal Plan Progress
The Housing Authority of the City of Hope reports the Urban Renewal Plan is at step 101, Correction and Submission of Part 1, with resubmission planned for Wednesday May 12. Approval of Part 1 by the Area Office would lead to Part II, seven steps, and eventual plan execution by July 1, with relocation benefits preserved only if moves occur after final approval.
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Dollar Attack Across Markets Signals Global Tension
European finance chiefs seek cures for the currency crisis as the dollar comes under pressure. In Tokyo the Bank of Japan buys over $200 million to defend 360 yen per dollar, while Hong Kong gold rises and the dollar weakens to 6.00 HKD. West Germany weighs options to curb dollar inflows, with talks of mark revaluation or freer exchange controls. Economists warn broad currency revaluations could dent dollar confidence but aid US trade competitiveness. Continuous emergency talks focus on stabilizing the European money markets amid rapid capital flows.
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