Dairy cooperative aims to aid Mills with cash plan
A top dairy cooperative official allegedly sought two million dollars in cash to assist Representative Wilbur D Mills of Arkansas in his 1972 presidential bid against Richard Nixon, with Nixon reportedly promised dairy money as well.
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Associated Press
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All Around Town: Local News and Appearances
Local items note Marine reassignments at Camp LeJeune and Okinawa, a Hempstead County voter registration deadline, and upcoming political appearances by Orval Faubus. Community notices include Sweet Home Cemetery and Homecoming events, plus a Jungle Jamboree at Hope City Park. Drama surrounds Mills campaign financing with Dairy cooperative leaks and witness statements.
Farm co op fined over Nixon campaign contribution
A Pennsylvania corporation Lehigh Valley Co operative Farm ers pleaded guilty to making a 50000 contribution to President Nixon's 1972 campaign. U S District Judge George L Hart Jr fined the co op 5000 the maximum allowed. Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski said the contribution was made between April 19 and 27 1972 in connection with the general election and primaries conventions and caucuses.
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Daughter of millionaire arraigned for art theft
Bridget Rose Dugdale daughter of a London insurance chief was to be arraigned in Ireland for participating in a historic art theft. Police found 16 of 19 paintings missing since April 26 at a cottage near Glandore and the rest in a car trunk. The works by Vermeer Hals Rubens Goya Velazquez valued over 20 million dollars.
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Penn Central Officials Accused of Million-Dollar Gains Before Collapse
A federal grand jury probe in Philadelphia examined alleged multi-million-dollar personal profits by Penn Central officials before the 1970 bankruptcy. The DOJ investigation, separate from an SEC civil case seeking profits and stockholder relief, faced record-access hurdles and timing challenges under federal conspiracy limits.
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Motorists still going too fast after speed limit cut
An Associated Press survey in May finds drivers across 48 states largely ignoring the 55 mph limit set by Congress. Average highway speeds run 65 to 70 mph while police report more speeding tickets. safety groups note deaths fell year over year, and officials warn many motorists resist the new limit as gas availability improves.
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Associated Press
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Oklahoma
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John D. Vanderhoof
Colorado
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Black enlistment rise eyed in U S Army reports
Washington AP Army officials forecast black representation climbing to about 25 percent long term, roughly nine points above current levels and about double the share of young blacks nationwide. Recruitment data for April not published yet. Army officials cite improved economic conditions and a shift to volunteers since the draft ended.
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Grand Jury to hear Zebra case tonight
San Francisco District Attorney says the grand jury will hear evidence tonight in the Zebra murders case. Three Black Muslims Larry Green Manuel Moore and J C Simon are held without bail as the city ties the attacks to a national cult. Police continue seeking other suspects and await a judge ruling on revealing an informant's identity.
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Temple of Islam Mosque No. 26
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Hot Springs boy struck and killed by car
Aaron W. Slusser nine from near Hot Springs was killed when a car driven by Sterling B. James forty four struck him on a highway about one mile north of Hot Springs Officers said the boy ran in front of the vehicle and apparently fell as it passed over him.
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Here
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Lonsdale
Boat and motor thefts reported at Millwood Lake
The Little River County Sheriff's Office reported a 14 foot aluminum boat stolen last Wednesday from Jack's Island on Millwood Lake and a 20 horsepower Mercury motor taken on April 22 from Moore Camp area. The boat owner is Dan P. Littleton of Avery Texas and the engine owner is Tavis Elia of Nashville. Detectives were still investigating Monday morning.
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Millwood Lake
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Five finalists named in Mother of the Year contest
The Downtown Merchants Association announced five finalists for Mother of the Year. They are Mrs. Lillie Collier, Mrs. Margaret Henley, Mrs. Verlaine Jones, Mrs. Carolyn Pendergraft, and Mrs. Ruth Wiley. The public will vote this week at merchants’ locations, with the winner revealed at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Margaret Henley
Verlaine Jones
Carolyn Pendergraft
Ruth Wiley
Merchant Association
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Brandon campaigns in Hope and Southwest Arkansas tour
State Representative Doug Brandon Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor visited Hope and Southwest Arkansas Friday during a state campaign tour. The 41 year old Little Rock and Hot Springs businessman met campaign workers, toured the community, and spoke on waterways development including Red River prospects. Brandon, a longtime Arkansas legislator, outlined plans to broaden the lieutenant governor’s role and improve coordination with state agencies.
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Hope
Arkansas
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Hot Springs
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