Buyer's Bill of Rights Proposals Dim in Congress
One year after Nixon hailed his Buyer's Bill of Rights hopes for consumer reform are dim. Administration bills stall in Congress while lame duck session action seems unlikely. Critics say 11 of 18 proposals have seen legislation, two executive actions stalled by budget delays, and a consumer register project remains unfunded.
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G. David Wallace
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
Congress
Erma Angevine
Consumer Federation of America
Angevine
Office of Economic Opportunity
Virginia Knauer
Consumer Register
Federal Register
Knauer
CFO
Sanford Says Colleges Teach Reason Over Force on News
New York AP Terry Sanford president Duke University and former North Carolina governor told 125 Duke alumni in New York that campuses are teaching reason to solve problems. He warned media noise drowns the good news on higher education and student conduct. Little Buck AP attorneys for both sides to file briefs with Bank Commissioner H A Adams over Mercantile Bank of Jonesboro seeking a Bono teller facility. First National Bank of Jonesboro opposes. First National had prior OCC approval for a Bono teller. Adams will decide within 10 days after briefs.read more
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NEW York
Terry Sanford
Duke University
North Carolina
Duke
Metropolitan
Sanford
Little Buck
H. A. Adams
Mercantile Bank of
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Bono
First National Bank of
First National
Comptroller of the Currency
Mercantile Bank
Adams
Researchers Warn Drug Use May Trigger Fatal Disease
A Los Angeles medical researcher predicts large numbers of young people will need long term care for a deadly disease tied to heavy meth use. The condition inflames arteries and damages major organs. no cure exists. Dr. B Phillip Citron says society must shift from acute overdose treatment to long term management.
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Los Angeles
Phillip Citron
Newsmen
Big Drive to Destroy Enemy Bases
Six thousand South Vietnamese troops pushed across a broad front in southeastern Cambodia in a major new land river and air operation. Officials said the drive aimed to choke infiltrations into the Mekong Delta destroy bases rebuilt since last summer and ease pressure on Phnom Penh with possible advances toward Takeo. The operation spans about 100 miles along the border and into the Seven Mountains area. North Vietnamese infiltration reportedly increased in the sector.
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George Esper
Associated Press
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Cambodia
U.S
South Vietnam
Mekong
Phnom Penh
Takeo
Seven Mountains
Saigon
Constitution Defeat Blamed on Outright Lies
Robert W. Meriwether, Hendrix College professor and former Constitutional Convention delegate, blamed the 1970 constitutional defeat on lies and voter fear. He predicted possible amendments next session and saw little chance for tax reform, noting officials feared local power and that voters chose what they deserve.
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Constitution
Conway, Ark
Robert W. Meriwether
Meriwether
Hendrix College
Hendrix
Arkansans
Dale Bumpers
Arkansas
Southern Democrats Keep Power
Washington AP Southern Democrats most of them conservatives will head nearly all major Senate committees when the 92nd Congress convenes in January. They include Appropriations Foreign Relations Finance Armed Services and Banking and Currency. Williams becomes Labor and Public Welfare chair succeeding Ralph Yarborough defeated in the Democratic primary. Randolph stayed with Public Works. Southerners will chair nine of 16 standing committees, including Russell Russell Long and Fulbright. Tydings, district of Columbia chair, was defeated. Eagleton expected to succeed.
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Joe Hall
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Harrison A. Williams Jr
D-N.j
Labor and Public Welfare
Williams
Ralph Yarborough
D-Tex
Lloyd Bentsen
Labor and Public Welfare Committee
Lyndon B. Johnson
Jennings Randolph
Dw.va
Randolph
Public Works Committee
Public Works
Appalachia
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Appropriations
James C. Eastland
D-Miss
John C. Stennis
Armed Services
Russell B. Long
Dla
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Sens
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Allen J. Ellender
D-La
Agriculture
John L. McClellan
B. Everett Jordan
D-N.c
Joseph D. Tydings
Dmd
District of Columbia
Thomas F. Eagleton
D-Mo
Fair and Cool Temperatures to Continue Across Arkansas
The Associated Press reports fair skies and cool nights with slightly warmer days expected in Arkansas. No rain is forecast through Saturday. A cold front from the Northern Plains may bring some showers Sunday. Highs Thursday ranged 66 at Little Rock to 59 at Harrison. overnight lows varied across cities from 29 Fayetteville to 43 Harrison. No precipitation was recorded in the 24 hours ending 6:30 a.m. today.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Northern Plain
Canada
Little Rock
Harrison
Fayetteville
Jonesboro
Pine Bluff
Texarkana
el Dorado
Memphis
Fort
Revenue chief Bud Hervey plans to stay on as Arkansas program wraps
State Revenue Commissioner A. B. Bud Hervey Jr. said on Thursday he would like to remain in his post to finish several programs begun during four months in office.
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Little Rock
A. B
Bud” Hervey Jr
West Helena Plant Contract Awarded to Mohawk Rubber
AP reports the Department of the Army awarded a $1 692 000 contract to Mohawk Rubber Co for 28 175 truck tires with the West Helena plant handling one third of the work.
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Washington
Department of the Army
Mohawk Rubber Co
West Helena
Uneasy Calm Over Suez As Cease Fire Extends
The Suez cease fire is extended to 90 days by Egypt Israel and Jordan amid warnings against a further extension. Al Ahram notes acceptance at world pressure but cautions longer truces could empower Israel. Meir says longer pauses will hinder Egyptian return to shooting while Allon says Israel will maintain the cease-fire if Egypt avoids military moves. Jordan pledges to observe as long as unprovoked attacks do not occur. Both sides report quiet along the canal and troops on alert with no unusual activity detected.
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Israel
Jordan
Cairo
al Ahram
Golda Meir
Yigal Allon
Tel Aviv
Canal
Air traffic patterns set for Ho Chi Trail bombing routes
Dozens of American planes bomb the Ho Chi Minh trail in southern Laos prompting military officials to establish fixed flight levels. Fighter bombers from Thailand and South Vietnam and Navy aircraft from Gulf carriers follow organized routes to and from the target area as the dry season starts and North Vietnamese troops move south through Cambodia and South Vietnam.
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Associated Press
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Laotian Panhandle
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Poppies to Be Distributed on Saturday
The Annual Poppy Day distribution by American Legion Auxiliary volunteers is set for Saturday November 7 in Hope. Proceeds fund rehabilitation child welfare and aid to widows and orphans of veterans. Poppies are crafted by disabled veterans in VA hospitals under supervision of Auxiliary members. Floyce Taylor will lead Poppy Day sales in downtown Hope.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Hope
Veterans Administration
Floyce Taylor
Leslie Huddleston
Off year turnout and early tally report
The AP surveys show more Americans voted in the off year than in some prior years but far fewer than presidential cycles. Unofficial totals reach about 56.15 million, with 1966 and 1962 figures cited for context. State results vary with Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, and Michigan showing high activity, while California, New York, and Illinois trails reflect different contest intensity.
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Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Republican National Committee
U.S
Senate
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Texas
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Ohio
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California
New York
Ilinois
Application to Transfer Control of Arkansas Broadcasting Co
Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it received an application to transfer control of Arkansas Broadcasting Co. KALC Little Rock from T. K. Barton and Douglas J. Romine to Bernard Mann and Gilbert J. Gans.
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Federal Communications Commission
Arkansas Broadcasting Co
KALC
Little Rock
T. K. Barton
Douglas J. Romine
Bernard Mann
Gilbert J. Gans
Jobless Rate Edges Up Slightly
The national unemployment rate rose to 6.6 percent as manufacturing jobs fell, largely due to the auto workers strike at General Motors. Total jobless neared 4.3 million, with overall employment up to about 78.9 million. official figures rebut prior claims of a 6 percent rate.
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Neil Gilbride
Washington
General Motors
Labor Department
House
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
McCormack
Nixon
Millwood Lake Area Fishing and Town News Brief
All Around Town reports Millwood Lake water at 259.30 near normal. Little River muddy in places. Saline Bakers Bend Paraloma and Pipeline report good bass with artificial baits. Crappie good below spillway and Bakers Bend. large cats take goldfish at Little River boat run. Ducks and geese movements noted. October visitation 14100. Several town stores listed for deer season check stations. Firemen extinguish a car fire at Proving Ground. Hope schools close Nov 26-27 for Thanksgiving. Easter holidays extended a full week for students and teachers per AEA convention planning.
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Millwood Lake
Little River
Saratoga Landing
Bakers Bend
Paraloma
Hope
AEA
James H. Jones
Jones
Italy Recognizes Communist China Move draws mixed views in Italy
Italy, a NATO member, formally recognized Communist China after cabinet approval of the Paris accord finalizing 21 months of talks. Nationalist Chinese staff to depart for Formosa within two weeks. Vatican relations unlikely to be affected. Economically, Italy expects gains while critics warn of concessions to Communism.
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Hilmitoros
Associated Press
ROME
Italy
Mediterranean
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
China
U.S
Paris
Milan
Formosa
Taipei
Vatican
Chiang Kai-shek
Holy See
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Norway
Denmark
Stockholm
Moon Landing Described As Best TV Show Seen
Dr James Van Allen, discoverer of the Van Allen belt, calls Apollo 11 moon landing the best television show he has seen but argues that human presence is unnecessary for science. He urged phasing out manned space programs to lower costs and reduce risks, delivering the Spaulding Distinguished Lecture at the University of New Hampshire.
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N.H
James van Allen
van Allen
United States
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