Major road dedication links DeAnn with Marlbrook area
On a cold day ~40 degrees in Hempstead county residents gathered at Marlbrook Baptist church to dedicate State 195 linking DeAnn with Marlbrook and State 24, and State 332 offering an 11 mile east connection to Prescott. The event featured remarks by State Highway figures and local officials, plus songs, a barbecue, and local supporters recognized for promoting the project.
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Hempstead
Marlbrook Baptist Church
DeAnn
Marlbrook
State 24
Prescott
Hope
Delanie Bonds Neece
Nancy Ross
John Harsh
Magnolia
Ward Goodman
Little Rock
A. G. Garrett
Olen Hendrix
Jim Lowder
John Pendergrass
John Talent
Nevada County
Mack Hillery
Foy Box
E. Loa
Irveing Whatley
Irvin Burke
Lester Wade
Andrew Avery
Monroe Samuel
Richard Arnold
Contax
Alex. H. Washburn
State
Ann Whatley
Irving Whatley
Cosy Burke
Convention Delegate Suit Filed in Pulaski County
A hearing in Little Rock before Circuit Judge Warren Wood is set on a suit filed Monday by 22 of 27 candidates from the bottom line of the ballot seeking another election for Pulaski County constitutional convention delegate seats. The plaintiffs claim the ballot arrangement favored top-line candidates and voids the results.
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Little Rock
Circuit Court
Warren Wood
Pulaski County
Henry Woods
Miss Canada 1969 Named In Toronto Pageant
Marlee France Bealleu, a seven year old from Monte sea, was crowned Miss Canada of 1969 in Toronto. Tears filled her eyes as she accepted the title, saying she doubted herself and thought another contestant would win.
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Toronto
Marlee France Bealleu
Montesea
Canada
Arkansas Evolution Law Void Declared Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court ruled Arkansas antievolution law unconstitutional for violating the Establishment Clause and free exercise protections. Justice Abe Fortas wrote the decision, stating the state's power to set curriculum does not justify criminal penalties for teaching scientific theories that clash with the First Amendment.
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Washington
Artekansas
Supreme Court
Abe Fortas
Hugo L
Arkansas
U S Accuses S Vietnam of Balking in Peace Talks
Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford accused South Vietnamese leaders of balking at a proposed Paris peace talks plan. He said the United States should proceed with talks with North Vietnam if President Thieu continues to refuse participation. Clifford defended the bombing halt and stressed Saigon was kept informed, hoping Saigon will align with the plan soon.
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Washington
Clark M. Clifford
Clifford
Saigon
United States
Paris
Nixon Vietnam peace role question hangs over briefing
AP News Digest reports President-elect Nixon's meeting with Johnson raises questions about an active preinauguration peace role. Abrams says enemy defeat marks Vietnam effort as U.S. troops near manpower ceiling. Diplomatic circles hold hope talks resume. Saigon and Hanoi remain firm.
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Nixon
Johnson
Creighton W. Abrams
U.S
South Vietnam
Paris
Saigon
Hanoi
United States
Washington
Aretha Franklin Performs in Hawaii Despite Injury
Soul singer Aretha Franklin made her Hawaiian debut Sunday in a wheelchair with her right foot beating time and a leg in a cast. A sailboat capsized during her Waikiki swim, striking her knee and causing a blood clot though no bones were broken.
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Honolulu
Aretha Franklin
Waikiki
Record enrollments highlight Hempstead County at Southern State College
All Around Town reports a record 77 fall semester students at Southern State College from 52 Arkansas counties 20 states and several countries. Hope residents include Harold Abbott Susan Barger and many others with multiple lists of names. The Gravette First Baptist revival featured University of Arkansas students Johnny Anthony Connie Anthony and Ken Proctor with Roscos Smith named Dallas ISD coordinator for special programs.
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Hempstead County
Southern State College
Arkansas
el Salvador
Guatemala
Iran
Korea
Thailand
Hope
Harold Abbott
Susan Barger
Clarence Barrong
Aw Beck
Thomas Bright
Wayne Camp
Susan Cobb
Jimmy Coewart
Berenda Cross
Larry East
Martha Flowers
John Foster
Danny Frith
Montie Garner
Gary Golden
John Greene
Terry Hairr
Diane Hatfield
Jeanne Hendrix
Jimmy Howell
Lyle Edgwin Jones Jr
Charles Latham
Kenny Light
Helen McCorgkle
Cynthia McCormack
Harry McMahon
Betty McNeil
Clayton McNeil
Greg Martin
Vincent Massanelli
Sandra May
Donald Middiebrooks
Ann Mitchell
Harrold Moses
Patricia Moses
Lloyd Powell
Brenda Ratecliff
Linda Kay Reece
Susan D. Rogers
Gravette First Baptist Church
University of
Roscos Smith
George Smith Jr
Dallas Independent
Wereacote
Dallas
Says Enemy Beaten on All Fronts
Gen. Creighton Abrams announces major Communist units suffer massive losses and retreat to borders or beyond South Vietnam. He cites 168,015 enemy killed this year and 411,358 since January 1, with 80,000 to 90,000 in the South and 30,000 to 40,000 withdrawing elsewhere. Westmoreland echoes the defeat narrative as sporadic attacks occur and one Marine pilot is killed after a Skyhawk downing.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
Creighton W. Abrams
Abrams
Laos
Cambodia
North Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
U.S. Army
Vietnam
Columbia
S.C. C
Enginy
Westmoreland
Batten
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Johnson
ParenTeachers Conference Set for Hope District A
Parents of junior and senior high students are invited to Hope High School Auditorium on Thursday November 14 at 730 pm for the annual ParenTeachers Conference. Attendees will review students schedules with teachers and receive course briefings. students will bring home their schedules for parent use that night.
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Hope District
Senjor High
Hope High School
Abe
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