Tiresome Chant of the Political Prohibitionists
Our Daily Bread critic Alex H. Washburn denounces Arkansas legislators for saltier talk about Gov Winthrop Rockefeller's alleged drink before a special session. He cites Churchill as a counterexample, urges fair play, and labels the accusations political fraud and abuse.
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Alex. H. Washburn
Arkansas
Winthrop Rockefeller
General Assembly
State House
Arkansas Gazette
el Dorado Daily News
House of Representatives
Rockefeller
Winston Churchill
Congress of the United States
Churchill
Arkansas General Assembly
Policeman Takes Case to Commission in Arkansas
State Police Maj. Kenneth McKee, recently removed as Highway Patrol commander, plans to present his case to the State Police Commission. Governor’s office and Director Ralph Scott offered no comment on potential action. McKee said he did not discuss the matter with Scott and would not comment on a neurological exam funded by Rockefeller. He acknowledged a Missouri arrest, calling it careless and imprudent driving.
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Little Rock
Kenneth McKee
Highway Patrol
State Police Commission
Ralph Scott
McKee
Scott
Winthrop Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Missouri
Policy Adds $50,000 to Martin Luther King Estate
Attorney Chauncey Eskridge says a $50,000 life insurance policy was added to the estate of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The policy is said to be held by friend Harry Belafonte. King's estate, valued around $5,000 in joint accounts and a mortgage policy, had no will and had previously been deemed too small for probate filings.
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Atlanta, Ga
Martin Luther King Jr
Chauncey Eskridge
Chicago
King
Harry Belafonte
Homecoming at Union Church Services May 26
Union Missionary Baptist Church hosts homecoming with services on Sunday May 26 and lunch at noon. Reverend John H. Carlton notes Arthur Miller will direct singing at the afternoon program, featuring the Cavaliers of Mapa della as guests. Singers are welcome.
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Union Missionary Bap. Ug! Church
John H. Carlton
Arthur Miller
Cavaliers of
Mapadella
Siigers
De Gaulle Moves To Fight Strikes In France
Paris faced shutdown as President de Gaulle called a Cabinet session to plan actions against massive strikes. Paris and the nation saw shortages with 8 million workers on strike, student protests continuing, and trade unions pushing for wage rises while Pompidou's assembly rally prevented his ouster.
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Harvey Hudson
Associated Press Writers
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
Elysee Palace
Georges Pompidou
Pompidou
National Assembly
Daniel “Danny the
Red
Cohn-Bendit
Amsterdam
Senate
Latin Quarter
Draft Dodger Seized as Antiwar Protesters Clash in Church
U S marshals seize convicted draft dodger Robert A. Talmanson in Arlington Street Church Boston as about 200 demonstrators chant Hell no you won’t go and clash with police. Talmanson is carried to a waiting car, protesters surround the vehicle, police use a wedge to extract him and drag him to a van. At least 15 demonstrators are detained, later released. clergymen, including Rev John Harmon, are involved in scuffles. Army Spec 4 William Chase, a Vietnam veteran, is present but not charged. the pair spent two nights inside the church with The Resistance antidraft group claiming sanctuary.
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Dave Nyhan
Associated Press
Boston
U.S
Avader
Robert A. Talmanson
Arlington Street
Talmanson
Paul S
John Harmon
Army
William Chase
Dennis
Ft. Lewis Wash
Chase
The
Resistance
National
Disneyland
Los Angeles
H. Rap Brown
Columbia
Lawsuit In Hempstead Trials Over 179540 Claim
A 179540 personal injury suit is being tried in Hempstead Circuit Court over a 1967 highway collision near Miller County. Plaintiff Lucy Mae Moore, administrator for Jim Moore, seeks damages from Charles W. Smith and Parker Bros Farming Co. The case touches right of way on Interstate 30 and follows an Arkansas case awarding 35000 to a jury against the Arkansas Highway Department and a separate verdict of 42.85 to each of seven land heirs.
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Hempstead
Lucy Mae Moore
Jim Moore
Charles W. Smith
Parker Bros. Farming Co
Miller County
Moore
Fulton
James H. Pilkinton
Norman Smith
Albert Graves
Victor H. Hlavinka
Thomas Wray
Arkansas Highway Department
Arkansas Power and Light Co
F.A
Gladys Barham
Senate backs expanded wiretapping despite LBJ veto
The Senate signals it will accept legislation expanding police wiretapping and electronic surveillance under court orders amid House opposition. Debate is limited to 30 minutes per speaker as the bill retains provisions undoing Supreme Court limits, despite President Johnson urging total ban on such taps except for national security.
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Vmeeay
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
White House
Emanuel D. Celler
D-N.y
House Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court of Power
Celler
Senate House
Johnson
Congress
Paris
Bermuda
Ouca
Legislature Criticizes WR as Bills Are Tabled
Two major Rockefeller administration bills were sent to the legislature amid sharp criticism. A cigarette tax hike from 4 to 11 cents per pack was introduced in the House by Brandon Davis and Sheets, while a mixed drink bill was brought in the Senate by Hurst. Hurst said Garland County residents urged the measure and that he acted after no sponsor emerged for the governor. He predicted a close vote.
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Byrum Hurst
Hot Springs
T Hurst
Garland County
Rockefeller
Arkansas
Hurst
Yerger High School 1968 awards list and gifts
Yerger High School held the LIASS Night awards for the 1968 graduating class on May 22. Recipients included Marian Ogden and Harold Phillips for music service, Elaine Haynie and Martha Pugh for scholarships, plus numerous civic, journalism, and citizenship honors. The senior class president presented Mr. Rutherford with 150 dollars and a U.S. flag and pole. funds to install an electric water cooler were pledged from the class.
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Yerger High School
Marian Ogden
Harold Phillips
A.m.&n. College
Elaine Haynie
Charmett’s
Point Lookout
Missouri
Martha Pugh
Charles Martin
Apna P
Strong Club
James A. Hareris
Carol Williams
Verger Chapter
National Honor Society
Frances Hendrix
Charlie Conway
Thomas A. Brewer
Cora Sue Turner
J.T. Moore
Arthur Maxwell
Ralph Martin
Josten's Jewelry Company
Charles Jones
Johnnie Smith
Elaine Haney
Jo- Ann Wright
Anderson-Frazier
Linda Hicks
Hempstead County
Letty Blake
Marian L. Blake
Ben Perkins
Marilyn J. Waston
Mr. Rutherford
U.S
Rutherford
No Progress in Peace Conference Stalemate in Vietnam Talks
U S Ambassador Harriman warned that the Hanoi stalemate in the Vietnam peace talks will end eventually with North Vietnam concessions. He noted the four recent meetings with Xuan Thuy left both sides firm on their positions while a recess was set to Monday.
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Stephens
Associated Press
Parisay
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Vietnam
Harriman
Xuan Thuy
United States
Hanoi
Thuy
Pedeneany
349 Killed in War Last Week in AP Digest
AP News Digest reports 549 Americans died in action last week, 13 fewer than the prior week, with 2,262 wounded and 1,314 hospitalized. South Vietnamese totals: 475 government troops killed, 1,476 wounded, 71 missing. Enemy casualties at least 350,074 killed since 1961. The United States total casualties reach 23,500 killed, 143,676 wounded, 1,211 missing or captured. The credit business and politics sections note consumer protections and Reagan’s potential bid, with other national and international items included.
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Saigon
Command Ans
U.S
Vietnam
More Planes Than Ever in Vietnam War Flights
AP reports U S pilots mounting more missions against North Vietnam with higher aircraft losses and growing total planes in service. U S Command notes 549 American fatalities last week, second highest weekly toll, as 2 planes were shot down Wednesday with three crewmen missing.
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Ay George Esper
Saigon
North Vietnam
Johnson
U.S
Ee Radio Hanoi
United States
W. Averell Harriman
Paris
Fee
Panhandle
Presbyterians to Hear a Guest Speaker
The First Presbyterian Church will host guest minister Rev. Harry A. Osborne of Hot Springs. His sermon title is A Rose Is Not. a Texarkana minister, James Hardin, will speak on June 9. Arthur Wimmell, pulpit supply chair, says the rotating pastors will fill the Sunday pulpit.
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First Presbyterian Church
Harry A. Osborne
Hot Springs
Aintter
Jung
Yammes
Hardin
Florida
Arthur Wimmell
Texarkana
Presbyterian Shurch
Fexays
Columbia Plans Tough Action Amid Campus Turmoil
Columbia University President Grayson Kirk warned chiefs of discipline to restore order on a scarred campus as a second early morning police raid within a month led to a violent clash injuring 56 people including 16 officers. Police announced 178 arrests amid ongoing protests that have seen nearly 1000 arrests and 200 injuries since April 23. Student leader Mark Rudd said the strike committee was giving the administration one more chance.
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Columbia
New York
APY
Grayson Kirk
Columbia University
Kirk
Ivy League University
Mark Rudd
Poppy Day Drives Support for Disabled Vets Amid Memorial Tribute
The Star notes Poppy Day on Saturday May invites generous support for disabled veterans and honors war dead. Disabled veterans at VA hospitals in Little Rock and Fayetteville made the memorial poppies worn locally. Postings from church groups and poster contest results are included along with travel suggestions and Arkansas police vigilance for Memorial Day.
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Star
America
Joe Jones
Little Rock
Fayetteville
Revival at Bell's Chapel Services Highlight
Revival services at Bell's Chapel on a Saturday feature special music and communal worship, with plans for prayer and singing led by the church congregation and invited attendees.
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Bell's Chapel
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