Johnson asks Congress for 3.9 billion to fund Vietnam and Korea
President Johnson sent letters urging prompt approval of a 3.9 billion supplemental for fiscal year ending June 30 to cover defense costs in Vietnam and Korea and unforeseen needs. Most funds would aid Vietnam, with 230 million for Korea and 300 million for emergencies. Separate note requests 791.6 million for current pay increases, adding to 177 million previously sought. A second item reports Cummins Prison Farm inmate Walter Smith, 27, missing from furlough and being sought by state police.
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Walter Smith
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Price
Smith
Indiana governor candidate Whitburn in talk to AP editors
Indiana Secretary of State candidate Ede gar Whitdoub spoke about crime during a talk to Indiana Associated Press managing editors. On returning to his car, he found a $125 camera stolen.
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Associated Press
Senate May Strip Court of Authority
Associated Press reports a Senate battle over a crime control bill to limit Supreme Court power. Proposals would allow voluntary confessions in federal cases and permit eyewitness testimony in trials, with states’ court rulings on confessions not reversible by federal courts. Strong party lines form around Sen. Joseph D. Tydings opposing, Sen. Sam J. Ervin supporting.
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John Chadwick
Associated Press
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Sam J. Ervin
D. N.C
Double Tax on Hard Liquor Would Boost State Revenue
Rep Glenn Kelley of Arkadelphia proposes doubling Arkansas state tax on hard liquor from 2.50 to 5.00 per gallon claiming it would raise about 4 million dollars annually with no consumer impact by repealing the fair trade law. He sought Gov Winthrop Rockefeller's stance and to press the measure during a special session.
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Legislative Council
New York
Southland Racing Corp
West Memphis
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Tower Chamber
Glen E. Kelley
John D. Eldridge
United States
Constitution Election Bill Advanced In Arkansas House
The Arkansas House Judiciary Committee quickly and unanimously approved a bill to set a special election date in 1969 for any proposed constitution, replacing a plan for November 1970. Rep. Cal Ledbetter Jr. led the measure with support from the Constitutional Revision Study Commission and urged elections to occur soon after the convention.
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House Judiciary Committee
Cal Ledbetter Jr
Constitutional Revision Study Commission
Ledbetter
Raymond Rebsamen
Arkansans
Judiciary Committee
Ray Smith Jr
Hot Springs
Court Rules Photographer's Skill Taxable
Arkansas Supreme Court rules that a photographer's skill is part of the photograph and taxable sales, reversing a lower court ruling in favor of Dungan Allen of Little Rock. The decision notes that skill enhances value, with tax owed on substantial gross receipts and a separate gambling debt case addressed, plus an escapee appeal dismissed.
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Arkansas Supreme Court
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Dungan- Allen, the
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Dungan-Allen
Dungan- Allen
John A. Rauch
First National Bank
John L. Copeland Jr
Supreme Court
Rauch
William E. Darby
William S. Miller Jr
Barron Lange
Darby
Miller
Lange
Copeland
Arkansas
Joe Hoyt Merritt
Pulaski County
Governor Rockefeller pushes mixed drinks reform plan
The governor defends his 31 point call on mixed drinks casting as a bold, non partisan stance. He urges legislators to act and not leave the issue in limbo while noting a Sunday poll suggesting 73 percent voter support and warning of fiscal danger. He denies polling the legislature and says opponents may vote as statesmen or hacks as they face upcoming elections.
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Rockefeller
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Joe Purcell
Obituary notices span four states and leaders
Raymond B. Jones, 67, of Patsmos, died Monday in Shreveport while visiting relatives. Surviving include four sisters and three brothers, with arrangements to be announced. Dr Daniel L. Marsh, 88, former Boston University president, died after a long illness. Dr George Moore, 61, chair of zoology at the University of New Hampshire, died Sunday. In Vietnam coverage, U.S. officials foresee Soviet backing for a ceasefire and seek unconditional cessation of all bombing, while noting Soviet interests and aid costs. A giant rafflesia bloom is described, noting its three foot diameter.
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Patsmos
Shreveport la
Robert E, Moses
Shreveport
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Basil P, Jones
Snyder
Texas
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Kaw
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Freer
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ST. Petersburg
Daniel L. Marsh
Boston University
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