Auto history notes and stolen ballots disrupt small town
In Pine Bluff Arkansas stockholders of Central Transformer Corp vote to sell to Colt Enterprises. A mailroom theft disrupted the Oct 29 edition removing a sample ballot from pages 7 and 8. The incident raises questions about counterfeit ballots and the integrity of the publication.
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Pine Bluff, Ark
Central Transformer Corp
Pine Bluff
Bee
Colterie Inc
Apakesman
Colt
Fine Blut
Peace talks in Paris delayed. Saigon absent
Paris officials postponed the first scheduled Vietnam peace talks after Saigon failed to send a delegation. US diplomats sought to avoid a Viet Cong prestige boost as North Vietnamese and US negotiators privately pressed for procedural talks before tackling war and peace issues. President Johnson’s halt package emphasized non recognition of the NLF despite Viet Cong participation.
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Lewis Gulick
Associated Press
Paris
Vietnam
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
U.S
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
North Vietnam
NLF
Thieu
Blaylock to prosecute Crank and Quakes over welfare mailings
State Welfare Commissioner Len Blaylock said he would prosecute Marion Crank and Jack Quakes for allegedly using welfare mailing lists for campaign letters. He asked Attorney General Joe Purcell for aid, calling the act a violation of state and federal law and claiming Crank's campaign may have obtained a list of welfare recipients.
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Little Rock
Len Blaylock
Monnay
Marion HM Crank
Jack Quakes
Atty
Joe Purcell
Crank
Qikes
Blaylock
Iam
No Clear-Cut Winner Will Bring Behind the Scenes Maneuvering
AP report outlines potential moves if no candidate gains 270 electoral votes. Nixon pushes for support of the popular vote winner, Humphrey backs direct popular election in principle, while Wallace expects the electors or House to decide. Electors meet December 16. only 16 states and DC bind to the popular vote.
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Dick Barnes
Associated Press
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
George C. Wallace
Electoral College
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Wallace
Four Car Pileup Causes Heavy Damage in City
On North Elm Street four vehicles halted for traffic and a following car driven by Wayne Bohannon of Hope struck from behind causing heavy damage to the rear three and minor damage to the front, with Bohannon charged for following too closely. Additional minor collisions occurred at West 2nd and Hervey Streets involving Mrs. Dudney and Mrs. Fowler. City officers investigated.
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North Elm St
Paul Dudney
Washington
Henry Fowler
Hope
Martin
West 2Nd and
Hervey Streets
David L. Banister
Blevins
B. H. Lecourt
Linyard
Clark
Inventions of Rowland Ematt Come Alive on Paper
London born designer Rowland Ematt turns whimsical drawings into three dimensional devices. A Punch contributor since World War I, he creates zany gadgets for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and other projects. His pieces, often impractical, combine diverse materials and require months to complete.
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Joy Stilley
Hal Boyle
New York
Rowland Ematt
Heaid
London
Punch
Britain
Oyster Creek
Gine
Neptune
Emett
Ematt
Fach
Els Cote Tage
Sussex
States vote on acts and amendments across the nation
Californians may grant themselves tax cuts while New Hampshire contemplates ending the right to declare war. Utah voters decide liquor by the drink, Hawai i and Nebraska weigh lowering the voting age, and Washington state considers breath test rules for drunken drivers. New Jersey faces a record bond issue for housing and transit. Illinois weighs a $1 billion pollution and water program. California homeowners seek property tax relief and a broader deduction. New Hampshire governor’s wartime authority is noted as unique since 1784.
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Malcom Barr
Associated Press
Washington
New Jersey
Ilinois
California
New Hampshire
U.S. Congress
Humphrey warns Nixon would destroy farm programs
In Little Rock AP reports Vice President Hubert Humphrey said via Rep. Wilbur Mills that Nixon would derail farm aid and price support programs. The statement contends Nixon would oppose measures aiding farmers and keeping farm income stable.
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Little Rock
Hubert H. Humphrey
Wilbur Mills
D . Ark
Richard M. Nixon
Big Turnout of Voters in Arkansas
Arkansas voters turnout appears strong in a general election with Sen. J. W. Fulbright and Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller facing tough opposition. Heavy lines in Little Rock and other cities. statewide weather mostly cool and cloudy with rain chances. The contest also features national figures Humphrey Nixon and Wallace as outcomes remain uncertain.
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ED Shearer
Associated Press
Little Rock
Arkansas
J. W. Fulbright
DeArk
Winthrop Rockefeller
Fort Smith
Jonesboro
Fayetteville
el Dorado
Figures and Facts About Election Figures and Facts About Election
The Associated Press outlines Tuesday's elections with offices for president and vice president, 21 governors, all U S House seats, and about one third of the Senate. Democrats lead the presidency with Humphrey and Muskie. Republicans with Nixon and Agnew. Governor counts: 13 Democrats and 8 Republicans. Senate seats up total 4 currently held by Democrats and 11 by Republicans. Senate control remains with Democrats, ongoing vacancies and close vote prospects noted.
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Associated Press
House of Representatives
Senate
Vote in 3 States Key to Outcome
AP reports that early results in New York Connecticut and Massachusetts could decide the presidential race. A win in any two of these three states would likely seal Nixon’s victory, while Humphrey would still face a tough path even with all three. The piece notes implications for House seats and potential shifts among labor factions.
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Arl B. Leubscore
Associated Press
Washington
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Richard M. Nixon
Hubert H. Humphrey
Nixon
West
Abraham A. Fibicoff
Joseph S. Clark
Pennsylvania
Humphrey
Donald J. Irwin
John G. Dow
Allard K. Lowenstein
New York City
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Saratoga District to receive $32,292 in Title I funds
The Saratoga School District has been notified that its Title I program for educationally disadvantaged children has been approved with $32,292 in U S funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The district will receive $7,918 more than last year and funds will cover English reading and mathematics instructional activities as well as supportive services such as clothing, food, and medical and dental care.
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Saratoga
State Department of Education
Wm. H. Moore
Nixon Humphrey Wallace struggle shapes 1968 election
Arkansas reports a local casualty as Gerald Hamm is killed in action in Vietnam. The presidential race ends with a three man contest, Nixon Humphrey and Wallace, amid war debates and possible House resolution if no candidate reaches 270 electoral votes. Nixon cites intelligence on enemy supply moves, while Johnson halts bombing in North Vietnam and Paris talks show slow progress. Turnout expected to surpass 71 million with uncertainty on winner.
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Congress
Connecticut
New York
Massachusetts
Humphrey
Nixon
North Vietnam
George C. Wallace
Clayton
Ala
Agnew
LeMay
Muskie
Jack Bell
Washington (Ap
Richard M. Nixon
Hubert H
House of Representatives
Johnson
Tarimholit T4
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Paris
Weather Improves But Storms Threaten Arkansas Voting Day
Forecast favors voting with clouds and showers in Arkansas tonight and Wednesday as a low pressure system over Texas spawns precipitation. By Wednesday a cold front drops temperatures across the state from Fort Smith to Little Rock, with readings from mid 40s to upper 50s and no rainfall reported in the prior hours.
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Associated Press
Arkansans
Texas
Arkansas
F. Biteville
Hk Sa
Fort Smith
Hope Schools dismiss for state education convention
Hope Public Schools will dismiss Thursday and Friday to allow teachers to attend the Arkansas Education Association Convention in Little Rock. The State Association of Missionary Baptist Churches of Arkansas will meet for its 87th annual session at Magnola on November 7 98 40 Affiliated Churches in the Hope area include Liberty Baptist and White Oak Grove Baptist Church. U.S. Attorney Charles M. Conway announced Fort Smith office would be open only to receive complaints of possible federal election law violations on November 5. Close friends celebrated Mr and Mrs Henry Watkins 64th wedding anniversary on October. Unity Baptist Church WMA hosts a chicken and dressing supper on Thursday Nov 7 with $1.25 adults and 75 cents children. orders call 777 4078 between 2 and 5 pm for delivery between 6 and 6 pm. Reminder: report cards issued Wednesday afternoon for Junior and Senior High. Ernest Graham Southwest Director will attend a State Extension Homemaker Council executive committee meeting in Little Rock November 6-7.
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Hope Public Schools
Arkansas Education Association
Little Rock
State Association of Missionary Baptist Churches of Arkansas
Magnola
Hope Area
Liberty Baptist
California
Rosston Road
Kenseth Bazar
White Oak Grove
Charles M. Conway
U. S
Western Division
Arkansas
Fort Smith
WMA
Unity Baptist Church
Ernest Graham
Southwest
State Extension Homemaker Council
Agriculture Extension
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