USDA Announces Beef Referendum Registration and Rules
The USDA set June 6 to 17 for cattle producers to register to vote in the Beef Research and Information Order referendum. A two-thirds vote in favor by at least half of registered producers is needed, with a beef board appointed by the Secretary to run projects including consumer education and marketing improvements.
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Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Secretary of Agriculture
Beef Board
Beef Research and Information Act
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
P.O
Washington, D.C
Arkansas panel studies highway bond issue feasibility
A legislative committee in Little Rock votes to explore issuing up to 300 million dollars in general obligation bonds for highway construction. If approved, it would be the first such bond in Arkansas since 1948 52, with legislative and voter approval required. The panel notes potential revenue from gasoline taxes and current department income could cover costs.
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Little Rock
Sid McMath
al Johnson
State Highway Department
Arkansas
G. W. “Buddy” Turner
Pine Bluff
Turner
Highway Department
Police van purchase defended by Arkansas State Police
State Police director Col. Doug Harp defended a $58,000 motor home bought as a mobile command center before a Legislative Council committee. Some members questioned the purchase and procurement process while lawmakers urged reporting changes and noted alternatives and costs. The unit will be modified with radio gear and furnishings funded partly by proceeds from selling used police cars. The motor home’s antenna reaches 40 feet for radio contact with distant centers.
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Little Rock
Legislative Council
Doug Harp
Cecil Alexander
Heber Springs
Harp
Rep. L. L
Doc” Bryan
Russellville
Alexander
John Miller
Melbourne
School benefit plan could cost Arkansas schools millions
The Education Committee learned a state law extending unemployment benefits to school district workers could cost up to 6 million dollars yearly. Sen Harvey urged the Arkansas delegation to press federal law changes and Gov Pryor to call a special session if needed. The cost threatens teacher salaries and other school needs as districts worry about summer and holiday benefit payouts. Cocoa is the powder made from cacao seeds.
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Little Rock
Committee On Education
Robert Harvey
Swifton
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
Harvey
David Pryor
Dan Pilkinton
State Education Department
J. K. Mahony II
Dorado
Arkansas Municipal League
Clinton
Ky blames Watergate for Vietnam collapse
Former South Vietnam PM Nguyen Cao Ky says Watergate destroyed the American will to aid Saigon and that Nixon could have pressured the Communists to honor the Vietnam treaty. He criticizes Ford’s leadership and holds Vietnamization as his idea adopted by Nixon.
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Los Angeles
South Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Richard Nixon
Norwalk
Nixon
David Frost
United States
Ford
Ers
Kennedy
Johnson
Vietnam
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