House Likely to Vote $2 Wage Base
The House faced two bills to raise the minimum wage to $2 with one bill extending coverage to 5.8 million workers while the other would keep current coverage. Democratic leaders back a broader plan covering state local federal and domestic workers, while Ehrlenborn’s GOP proposal would limit coverage and set a lower teenage rate. Proponents argue wage boosts required. opponents fear job harm and wage controls.
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John Beckler
Associated Press
Washington
House
Democratic
Education and Labor Committee
John B. Anderson
John Dent
D-Pa
Ehrlenborn
Ehmenborn
National Music Week Kiwanis Program Delights Members
Kiwanis Tuesday program featured the Friday Music Club with remarks on National Music Week. Junior Music Club members entertained with piano pieces including Chopin, duets, and solo works. Guest Jim Allen of El Dorado attended.
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Kiwanis Club
Larry Patterson
Thalia Geist
Geist
C. C. McNeill
Beth Gilbert
Julia
Little Lisa Ohashi
Lisa
Kelly Cagle
Jeanie Sakai
Jeanie
Kelly
Avalanche
Rio
Tim Gunter
Jim Allen
el Dorado
U S Deaths in War 19 Last Week
U S battlefield deaths rose to 19 last week amid North Vietnamese offensives marking the heaviest toll since seven months. Five missing, 28 wounded, most deaths from aircraft losses. six nonhostile deaths, helicopter crash not included. South Vietnamese command reported 2 349 enemy deaths.
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Saigon
U.S
Vietnam
Eisenhower dollar profits near 600 million for Treasury
Treasury plans to profit about 597.5 million selling Eisenhower silver dollars as $10 proof coins and $3 uncirculated coins. Connally criticized the high profit while Mint officials noted production costs may fall and profits could rise. Total figures for last year show $40,411,669.14 in profits from both coin types.
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Washington
U.S. Treasury
Treasury
John B. Connally
Senate Appropriations Committee
Connally
U.S. Mint
Congress
Willie Mays Returns to New York Mets in Trade
Willie Mays was traded to the New York Mets from the San Francisco Giants for minor pitcher Charlie Williams and cash. The return to New York marks Mays’ second stint in the city after his 1951 debut with the New York Giants. Mets general manager Bob Scheffing announced the deal and manager Yogi Berra said Mays would join the team Sunday.
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NEW York
Willie Mays
New York Mets
Charlie Williams
San Francisco Giants
Mays
New York Giant
Giants
Mets
Bob Scheffing
Yogi Berra
Marijuana study finds pot enhances sex for some users
A government commission reports marijuana can intensify pleasurable sexual experiences for many users but does not act as an aphrodisiac. Results vary by expectations and usage. some smokers report diminished pleasure. The finding, in an appendix to a larger report, notes broader sexual activity among marijuana users and questions about causality.
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Brooks Jackson
Associated Press
Washington
National Commission On Marijuana and Drug Abuse
Commission
Pioneer radio creator George Trendle dies at 87
George W. Trendle, 87, originator of the Lone Ranger on radio for nearly four decades, also created Sptr Preston of the Yukon and the Green Hornet. His passing was reported from Grossepointe Michigan.
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George W. Trendle
Grosse Pointe, Mich
Lone Ranger
Trendle
Preston of the
Yukon
Green Hornet
Forecast Brings Cloudiness and Showers to Arkansas
A stalled low pressure system over New Mexico delays expected rain for Arkansas. The National Weather Service predicts increasing cloudiness and a few showers or thunder showers tonight into Friday, with highs about 70s and overnight lows listed for several cities.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
New Mexico
National Weather Service
Ohio
Fayetteville
Harrison
Jonesboro
Pine Bluff
Texarkana
el Dorado
Memphis
Lattle Rock
Fort Smith
First Baptist Church Announces Vacation Bible School Plan
On Saturday May 13 at 10:00 a.m. Preparation Day for V B S features a parade through the City of Hope ending at Fair Park for a Chuck Wagon Picnic. Regular Bible School runs Monday May 15 through May 24 with bus service and youth programs each night May 15 to 19.
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First Baptist Church
V.B.S
City of Hope
Fair Park
Five Acre Soybean Program Launched Arkansas Boosts Yields
Arkansas soybean producers are invited to join a five acre yield program by the Arkansas Soybean Association and Extension Service. The state champion will win a plaque and a tour to Denmark, Russia, and France sponsored by Blanco Chemical. District winners receive plaques. a Soybean Hall of Fame honors those achieving 50 bushels per acre. Entries require 5 or more acres from 10 plus acres. county offices supply forms.
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Arkansas
Arkansas Soybean Association
Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
Calvin J. Caldwell
U.S
Denmark
Russia
France
Blanco Chemical Company
Value Added Tax Hinted by Connally
Treasury Secretary Connally says Nixon may send a basic tax reform bill this year with possible value added tax ideas. He cautions against rushing during a campaign year and notes consideration of major simplification and a property tax proposal as substitutes for schooling funding.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Treasury
John B. Connally
Connally
Capitol Hill
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Antioch
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