Secrecy Over Arkansas Taxpayer Meeting On Uni merger
Editor warns of a secret public meeting in Little Rock called by the State Commission of Coordination of Higher Educational Finance to hear consultants on merging the University of Arkansas with Little Rock University. The meeting excludes the press and general taxpayers, seen as a bid by Little Rock promoters to seize state funds and shift control away from Fayetteville. The plan, described as consolidation with campuses in both cities, would raise taxes and cost millions to Arkansas taxpayers.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
State Commission of Co-ordination of
Higher Educational Finance
University of Arkansas
Little Rock University
State Commission
E. L. Angell
Consiltants
Legislative Council
Aeem
Fayetteville
University At
Tdttle
Ely
AML
Id Arkanas
Taxpyers
Lite Rock
Arkanas
Pesday
Log Truck Overturns Injuring One Near Kammer
A plowout caused a log truck loaded with dogs to overturn on Highway 67 at Kammer around 6:30 p m yesterday. One passenger was injured and logs blocked the road for about 20 minutes. Driver identified as Rilly Griffin. Passengers Garcia Lewis Pugh and Richard Roberts of Gurdon. Roberts was ejected and hospitalized. Extent of injuries undetermined. Investigating officers: Brewer and Wuadpaad.
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Kammer
Neal
Rilly Griffin
Garcia
Lawis Pugh
Richard Roberts
Gurdon
Roberts
Allin O
Putrohoen
Wuadpaad
Knights Form Honor Guard for Royal Premiere
London 1A Knights of the Hound formed a guard for Princess Margaret and her husband Lord Shows bu at the Wagner Theater for the European premiere of Camelot. A Household Cavalry trumpet fanfare heralded the royal couple arrival.
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London
Knights of the Hound
Margaret
Wagner Theater
Household Cavalry
Newly Elected Girl Scout Council Board Members
Newly elected board members include Mrs. E P Young Jr of Hope Mrs. James Reed of Texarkana Mrs. Harold E Sullivan of Arkadelphia Mrs Floyd E Taylor of Texarkana John W Klingner of Camden Mrs Larry Burrow of Magnolia Mrs Shirley Inghram of Texarkana and Mrs Hales Lindwall of Malvern Not present for photo were Mrs B Stan Cook Jr of Texarkana and William Peek Jr of Texarkana. Young elected at Texarkana meeting Henry M Aldridge Southern Kraft Division of International Paper Co from Mobile was guest speaker for awards luncheon George Frazier of Hope MC for Conifer luncheon receiving scroll for Girl Scout service A telephone dialer awarded to Charlie Thomas of Prescott drive fund chairman Other attendees from Hope included Mrs Gail Sinyard and Mrs Lynn Harris.
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E. P. Young, Jr
Hope
James Reed
Texarkana
Harold E. Sullivan
Arkadelphia
Floyd E. Taylor
John W. Klingner
Camden
Larry Burrow
Magnolia
Shirley Inghram
Hales Lindwall
Malvern
Stan Cook, Jr
William Peek
Young
Henry M. Aldridge
Southern Kraft Division
International Paper Co
Mobile
Alabama
George Frazier
Conifer
Girl Scouts
Charlie Thomas
Prescott
Drive Fund
Gail Sinyard
Lynn Harris
12 Million Wasted on F4 Ground Equipment
The Defense Department and McDonnell Douglas agree with the General Accounting Office that at least 12.5 million was wasted on ground support equipment for the F4 Phantom II. The GAO studied 265 million in contracts, urging action to curb waste and noting screwdrivers costing 26.
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Washigton
Defense Department
General Accounting Office
McDonnell Douglas Corp
St. Louls
Johnson's Push to Sell Victory in Vietnam War
President Johnson leads a nationwide effort with top advisers to persuade the public that the United States and allies are making steady progress in Vietnam. Ellsworth Bunker and General Westmoreland return to Washington amid frequent public appearances and media interviews. The president plans a live news conference and networks feature, while Bunker and Westmoreland trumpet progress in public statements and private meetings.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Johnson
United States
Saigon
Ellsworth Bunker
William C. Westmoreland
Bunker
White House
Westmoreland
Vietnam
Overseas Press Club
New York
Digging a Daily Grave The Life of a Newspaper Columnist
Boyle profiles the columnist’s real life far from glamor. The piece debunks myths of penthouse living and luxury, noting writers endure daily doubt, financial strain, and the grind of finding fresh ideas. It shows invitations, parties, and idle hours interspersed with solitary work at a typewriter.
Missing Boy Tad Plancon Found Safe On Porch
Two year old Tad Plancon, missing since a Thursday car theft where he was seated, was found unharmed on an enclosed front porch of a Fairfield home by Mrs. Stephen Sherwood. Police said he was likely moved by the thief and reached the porch by morning.
Foster Home for Aged Is Closed in Hot Springs
Garland County Judge Len Warneke shuttered the Foster Home for the Aged citing $20,000 needed for standards as unjustified. Fourteen Black patients were moved to aging facilities in Malvern and Carthage after the state Welfare Department cited no air conditioning central heating and no fire sprinkler system. The Grand Jury had urged closing or upgrading before Warneke ordered the shutdown.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Garland
Len Warenerke
Malvern
Carthage
State Welfare
Garland County Grand Jury
Warneke
Rockefeller Criticism Attacked by Governor's Secretary
LITTLE ROCK AP Marion Burton Rockefeller executive secretary attacked criticism by former Lt. Gov Nathan Gordon of Gov Winthrop Rockefeller. Burton said Gordon called the governor a power mad dictator, noting Gordon's past role as Conway County political faction counsel. He urged that the case shows political power struggles in state government and Conway County as a symbol of party battles ahead of 1968 Arkansas elections.
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Little Rock
Goy
Nathan Gordon
Winthrop Rockefeller
Marion Burton
Gordon
Hope
Burton
Conway County
Rockefeller
Consway County
GOP
Arkansas
Army Could Cut Vietnam Force Size Within Two Years
Westmoreland tells Senate panel he optimistic about progress and believes troop reductions may be possible within two years. He says North Vietnamese troops are better equipped but not invincible, while a buildup already approved by President Johnson should start sooner than July 1. Also notes that the war is not likely to end early. Ted Rand, owner of KDRS radio in Paragould, Ark, dies at 51 after a heart attack. he served as former president of the Arkansas Broadcasters Association and is survived by his wife, daughter, son, mother, two brothers, and a sister.
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Plaga
Americana
Manhattan
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William C. Westmoreland
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D. Wash
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Westmore Land
Richard B. Russel
D-Ga
Westmoreland
Paragould, Ark
Ted Rand
KDRS
Rand
Arkansas Broadcasters Association
Willam C. Westmores
Lend
United States
Dak To
Shrine Club Elects New Officials
Millwood Shrine Club met at Town and Country with 17 from Lafayette, Howard, Little River, Sevier and Hempstead counties. E L Archer Jr named president, George T Frazier vice president, Robert Hodge second vice president, H C Whitworth secretary treasurer. Plans to attend Lit tle Rock for the Scimitar Ceremonial on Nov 18 by 10 am. A Christmas party for Nobles and ladies set for Dec 7. Master Masons or higher invited.
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Millwood Shrine Club
Town & Country
Lafayette Howard
Little River
Sevier
Hempstead
E. L. Archer Jr
George T. Frazier
Robert Hodge
DeQueen
H.C. Whitworth
Hope
Little Rock
Bombing Halt Won’t Help Says LBJ in News Conference
President Johnson defended criticism as a normal part of the presidency and said Vietnam commander Westmoreland expects no troop increase but did not specify when a phase out might begin. He dodged a request to assess his views on long term changes, noting revolutionary strides in education health and conservation.
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Washington
Johnson
Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
North Vietnam
Hope fans ride to Dallas for Southern Methodist game
Three southbound busloads of Hope football fans depart Saturday for Dallas to attend the Southern Methodist Razorbacks game at the Cotton Bowl. The Continental Trailways arrangement was set by local station operators Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Walton and Mr. and Mrs. Hank Shugart of El Dorado.
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Hope
Dallas
Southern Methodist Razorback
Continental Trailways
Kelly Walton
Hank Shugart
el Dorado
Manuel Hamm
Grassy Lake
State Audubon Society
Hilltop Seizure by U S Infantry Near Dak To
U S 4th Infantry Division captured Hill 1338 atop Dak To in central highlands after day long combat with a North Vietnamese battalion. Air strikes against Hanoi and a new airfield attack marked intensified operations as seven Americans dead and 14 wounded in the opening fighting.
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George Esper
Saigon
U.S
Dak To
South Vietnam
Cefntral Highlands
Peter Arnett
U.S. 4Th Infantry Division
North Vietnam
Pentagon
U.S. Air Force
Hanoi
Tass
Arnett
4Th Division
Bandits Loot Palm Bay Yacht Club Wife’s Jewelry
Two bandits raided the Palm Bay Yacht Club penthouse of Mrs. Carling L. Dinkler, wife of a hotel magnate, escaping with jewelry valued at $100,000. Police confirmed a robbery. FBI involvement cited. No injuries reported. The club, built with financier Walter Troutman, featured private security and unique amenities.
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Miami
Fla
Carling L. Dinkler
Millionair
WYCG
Dinkler
Palm Bay Yacht Club
FBI
Walter Troutman
Watershed Project Approved in Arkansas Counties
Washington AP report states final approval granted for a $2,206,305 water ditch project across Arkansas counties. Project funding and expected impacts were outlined by local officials and related agencies.
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Washington
Wola Gaglee
Lawreges Ang Counties
Arkansas
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