Comedians screen review and Paris unrest noted
The Comedians opens at the Saenger with one 7:30 p.m. showing daily through Thursday. The film adapts Graham Greene’s novel about Haiti under Duvalier, led by Burton Taylor and Guinness. An AP background piece ties in Mendes-France de Gaulle unrest in Paris and political shifts in France. Additional remarks quote Agriculture Secretary Freeman urging more funds to feed the poor and a Senate vote on crime-bill confession limits.
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Saenger
Graham Greene
Haiti
Francois
Papa Doc) Duvalier
Duvalier
United Nations
Cuba
United States
Two Issues Still Not Introduced in Arkansas
Little Rock AP reports the House Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 8 to 3 against a real estate transfer tax bill, signaling likely death of the measure and casting doubt on Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller’s tax proposals in the current special session. The article also notes an aide said the controversial mixed drink bill would be introduced in the Arkansas Senate, with sponsorship uncertain, as Rockefeller presses to recruit broader support for his program.
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Little Rock
House Revenue and Taxation Committee
Winthrop Rockefeller
Rockefeller
General Assembly
Arkansas Senate
John Eldridge
Senate
Clifton Wade
Fayetteville
Eldridge
Wade
Junc
Pulaski County
Joe Ford
Oscar Alngood
Rockesfeller
Governor’s Mansion
House
UPI
Dan Cook
Camden
Cooks
Legislative Council
Atty
Joe Purcell
Arkansas
Purcell
State Department of Administration
Cook
Drowned One-Year-Old in Benton County Home Tragedy
A 1 year old child, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Montgomery, drowned Tuesday at his Trashwood home in Galine County after falling into a five gallon livestock feeding bucket. The AP report from Benton Ark notes the incident occurred at the residence of the Montgomery family.
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Benton, Ark
Floyd Montgomery
A. C. Montgomery
Trashwood Galine
Polies
Action of Youth Now Makes Oldtimers of Many Prematurely
HAL BOYLE notes a generational shift as youth appears more assertive and older readers claim oldtimer status. A satirical look contrasts old habits with modern behavior, citing hangers in office, tastes in music, inflation memories, and the evolving view of younger generations in a rapidly changing society.
French Strike Threatens Paris as De Gaulle Faces Censure
Paris endures a sweeping strike with over 8 million workers involved nationwide. Les Halles workers walk out and major industries idle while utilities mostly function. National Assembly debates education reforms as censure vote stalls, anti Gaullists unlikely to gain 244 votes.
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Paris
de Gaulle
Vy Vavw
Associated Press
Charles de Gaulle
National Assembly
Les Halles
France
Lneups
Bordeaux
Brest
Clermont-Ferrand
Lille
Lyon
Marseille
Poitiers
Rennes
Toulouse
Cong Has 12 Divisions in South
AP reports U S intelligence indicates North Vietnam has stripped its territory of soldiers and now fields the equivalent of at least 12 infantry divisions in South Vietnam. Captured documents and prisoner interrogations confirm daily. Estimated force includes 80 000 combat troops in the South and 40 000 main force Viet Cong.
Court Restrictions Voted Out But Curb Measure Is Defeated
Washington AP report notes Senate votes undoing Supreme Court limits on confession and eyewitness evidence while rejecting curbs on Supreme Court review powers in a broad crime control bill. Leaders McClellan and Ervin argued against constraining the court, warning of a judicial oligarchy and a chilling impact on law enforcement.
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Washington
J. William Fulbright
John L. McClellan
DeArk
Senate
Supreme Court
John Chadwick
Associated Press
Sens
Dark
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
Dmd
See Court
Invasion of Haiti Has Failed
Port au Prince Haiti AP 35 rebel invaders routed in Cap Haitien after a 20 minute battle. Two B25 bombers seized by government troops. Casualties reported among invaders while remaining fled to hills. Ambassador Bonhomme says dead were Haitians amid capital bombing and palace incident.
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Harold J. Lidin
Associated Press
Port AU Prince
Haiti
Papa Duc’ Duvaller
Ivasion
Cap Haitien
Washington
Arthur Bonhomme
Francois Duvaellier
Girl Scout Day Camp Planned At Dyke Springs
Girl Scout Day Camp will be held at Dyke Springs May 27 with mid morning to mid afternoon activities. Mrs. Howard Jackson directs with Mrs. Gail Singard as assistant. Staff includes Brownie I and II, Junior J, Cadette, and Small Fry groups led by named volunteers. Specials include program aides with arts and crafts, music, dancing, and nature. Emergency contact is Norman Taylor residence PR1-4977. Bus schedule to be announced.
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Dyke Springs
Howard Jackson
Gail Singard
Arch Wylie
Gordon Tyer
Billy Don Hamm
Brownie I
Billy Bob Spencer
Wayne Whitley
Brownie II
Dale Flowers
S. W. McKenry
David Peters
Junior J
Gene Pendergraft
Perry Henley
Junior O
Ronny Falkner
Ray Rogers
Cadette
Earl Whitaker
Hollis Moses
Small Fry
Norman Smith
Galen May
Brownie J
Bobby Lee
Rufus Herndon
Matt McCauley
Arts and Crafts
J. W. Branch
James Argo
Calein Cooper
William B. Morris
Melvin Thrash
Arthur Street
Sam Andrews
John M. Cox
J. Matt McCauley
Lonnie Crow
Norman Taylor
Central Control
Anderson-Frazier Insurance Agency
Olen
Bombers Hit Hard at Enemy in Vietnam War Update
Waves of American bombers struck enemy positions threatening Saigon the Central Highlands and allied bases below the DMZ. US fighter-bombers also hit targets near Vinh in Tonkin Gulf as Hanoi tightens air defenses. Two US aircraft were lost and one pilot rescued. total US losses reach 840 warplanes.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Wrnter Saigon
Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Tonkin Gulf
Vinh
Hanoi
North Vietnam
United States
Dong Hoi
Dmz
U.S
America
Air Force Strategic Command
Dak To
Kontum
Paris
Consumer Protection Act Passes
Washington AP reports the House approved a sweeping consumer credit protection act to require full disclosure of credit costs. The measure envisions criminal penalties for loan shark practices and moves to the Senate for prompt approval of the compromise.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Senate House
Vietnam War headline roundup and political notes
North Vietnam reportedly has at least 12 divisions in the south as waves of U S bombers pound positions near Saigon the highlands and bases along the DMZ U S and North Vietnamese negotiators resume talks Gen George Brown is chosen to direct U S war efforts in Vietnam International events include De Gaulle facing a censure motion in parliament and a Jamaican invasion force claimed by Bangkok’s government. In U S politics RFK aides urge attacks on McCarthy Rockefeller proposes a five point plan for economic reform. In Gary Indiana Negro boycott ends as white groups plan counter protests Columbia students occupy a building for the second time FBI chief notes Spock would welcome prosecution Helio talks aim to ease race tensions. Senate votes to block eyewitness accounts Agriculture Secretary Freeman says more funding needed for anti hunger programs Navy lists 63 service members killed in Vietnam including Marine Cpl John M Pamplin of Dermott Arkansas.
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North Vietnam
South Vietnam
U.S
Saigon
Central Highlands
Demilitarized Zone
George 8
Brown
International
de Gaulle
National Assembly
Taitian
Bermuda
Holiday Island
Bombay
India
Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
Huebert H. Humphrey
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Gary
Ind
Columbia University
FBI
Benjamin
Spock
Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Congress
America
Initiation and campus honors abound at Southern State College
All Around Town reports Sharon Frith Stephens of Hope initiated into Lambda Sigma Alpha at Southern State College where she is a junior history major and past editor of the 1967 yearbook. The Arkansas Appaloosa Association announces its seventh annual show at Coliseum stall park with participants from six states. Also noted are poppy drive by American Legion Auxiliary on May 4 and local opinions on tax increases. Four OBU graduation candidates from Hope are named for Oklahoma Baptist University ceremonies on May 25: Larry Williams, Beverly Walters, Larry Thrash, and Bill Aldridge.
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Sharon Frith Stephens
David Frith
Hope
Lambda Sigma Alpha
Southern State College
Stephens
Harry E. Stephens
Magnolia
Hope High
Southern State
Association of Women Students
Arkansas Appaloosa Association
Coliseum
Halter
Hope Roundup Club
New Mexico
Ouachita Baptist University
Larry V. Wiliams
H. V. Williams
S. Grady
Beverly Jo Walters
J, S, Walters
Larry D, Thrash
W. H. Thrash
Walker
Bill T. Aldridge
Helen Aldridge
Talks Resume But Both Sides Firm
North Vietnam warned the Paris talks might fail and that the United States would bear full responsibility. U S Ambassador Harriman accused Hanoi of using the talks for propaganda while a Vietnamese spokesman said, if no result is reached, the American side must bear full responsibility. The fourth session lasted about three hours and the next meeting is set for Monday morning.
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John M. Hightower
Paris
North Vietnam
U.S
United States
Vietnam
Xuan Thuy
Harriman
Thuy
Woman Dies in Collision Near Wynne Arkansas
A Wynne woman, Lena Flowers, 59, died in a two car collision about a mile south of Wynne. The driver of the other car, Alice Tate, 23, also of Wynne, and a passenger named Batley were injured.
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Wynne, Ark
Wynne
Here
Arkansas
Lena Flowers
Alice Tate
Mrs Funk Honored at Luncheon in Hope Arkansas
Mrs Dorthea Funk, a retired Registered Nurse and recruiter, was honored at a Diamond Cafe luncheon in Hope on Monday May 20 hosted by C L Cross Hempstead County Memorial Hospital administrator. Attendees included Mrs Juanita Rice and Mrs Elizabeth Rogers and seven inactive retired RNs.
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Dorthea Funk
R. N
Funk
Southswest Arkansas
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