Gillham Dam Hearing Set for Nov 24
A Nov 24 hearing is scheduled in Little Rock in U.S. District Court on a motion to enjoin Gillham Dam construction on the Cossotot River north of DeQueen. Plaintiffs Environmental Defense Fund Ozark Society Arkansas Audubon Society Arkansas Ecology Center and two individuals sue to keep the river free flowing. Defendants are the U S Army Corps of Engineers Gen Frederick B Clarke and Stanley Resor secretary of the Army.
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U.S. District Court
Cossotot
DeQueen
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Arkansas Audubon Society
Arkansas Ecology Center
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Frederick B. Clarke
Army Engineers
Stanley Resor
Army
AMC Posts 56 Million Loss for Fiscal 1970
American Motors Corp reports a 56.2 million loss for the 1970 fiscal year ending Sept 30 reversing a 4.9 million profit in 1969. Per share loss was 2.28 vs 0.26 profit the prior year. Jeep acquisition last February boosted sales to 1.1 billion. Management cites a five week strike and slower economy as factors. AMC aims for a first quarter 1971 profit.
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American Motors Corp
Jeep
Jeep Corp
AMC
Blushing and medical curiosities from pharmacy topics
The article notes blushing results from skin blood vessel dilation, non harmful and aiding complexion. It mentions bone marrow transplants possibly in the seventies for leukemia and chronic anemia. It lists various plants in testing and health tips including ear care and reminders to visit Deanna Drug for prescriptions. It thanks readers for a grand opening.
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Deanna Drug
Hoover clash with Kennedy era sparks FBI rift
A detailed account outlines J Edgar Hoover and Clark differing on crime causes and rights for the accused, with Hoover defending strict standards for agents and opposing certain campus probes. The piece notes Hoover’s denials and a Post interview, plus political moves by Bumpers and McGovern in the 1972 context.
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Clark
Supreme Court
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Devastating Bay of Bengal Cyclone Hits East Pakistan Islands
Relief efforts focus on Bhola Hatia and surrounding areas after a cyclone of 150 mile winds and 20 foot waves devastates 2388 square miles across five districts. 2.2 million people affected. 250000 tons of rice destroyed. Bodies in mass graves, water contamination, and disrupted communications hinder casualty reports. A. M. Anisuzzaman notes relief funds totaling about 2.7 million dollars released plus 46 million set aside. US helicopters requested. Aid from Switzerland Germany and Britain arrives. British government supplies valued at 70000 dollars aboard RAF cargo from Singapore. Local peasants begin rebuilding amid widespread devastation.
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Radio Pakistan
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Anisuzzaman
Karachi
Weather report from Arkansas forecast for Tuesday into Wednesday
Weather Station reports 24 hours ending 7 am Tuesday with high 52 and low 21. Increasing cloudiness and warmer today turning mostly cloudy with a chance of showers tonight possibly starting in the extreme west. Showers end late tonight and east Wednesday morning with clearing from the west. Cooler west Wednesday. Today highs mid 50s to mid 60s, tonight lows upper 30s to mid 40s. Wednesday highs mostly in the 50s.
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Arkansas
Rock Bottom lawmakers brace for action after Thanksgiving
Republican leader warned the lame duck session could be an unmitigated disaster with clashes over nonreturning members pet projects. He urged priority on eight pending appropriations, including defense, transportation, a $290 million SST program, a new farm bill and a $1.5 billion emergency school aid plan to ease desegregation. Mansfield urged leaders and the administration to agree on a rock bottom list of items not to wait for the next Congress.
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League
Scott
Mansfield
Obituary: Ben P. Cowell 74 of Hope dies
Ben P. Cowell 74 of Hope Rt. 1 died Tuesday in a local hospital. Survived by son Bennie Cowell and granddaughters Patricia Lynn and Connie Annette Cowell, all of Hope. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Herndon Chapel with Rev. Merlin Cox. Burial in Holy Grove Cemetery.
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Hope Rt. 1
Bennie Cowell
Hope
Patricia Lynn
Connie Annette Cowell
Herndon Chapel
Merlin Cox
Holy Grove Cemetery
Cold Front and Showers Move Into Arkansas
A cold front is expected to enter Arkansas from the west tonight with southerly winds likely causing some shower activity. No major temperature changes are anticipated as the front passes. Shower activity may begin in far western Arkansas late today and end from the west by Wednesday as highs reach the 50s to 60s and overnight lows dip into the 30s and 40s at several cities.
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Governor's Hot Line Is Tapped
ANNAPOLIS Md AP A source close to Gov Marvin Mandel confirms the governors hot line linking his office with other state governors and Civil Defense centers is wired to permit eavesdropping on Mandel. Delaware Gov Russell Peterson is said similarly wired. The wiring, installed 14 years ago, appears factory work. telco officials deny eavesdropping and call the wiring an error.
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Marvin Mandel
National Civil Defense Headquarters
Mandel
Delaware
Russell W. Peterson
Earth Tremor Felt Across Tennessee and Arkansas
A minor earthquake along the New Madrid Fault rattled Memphis and other western Tennessee cities and eastern Arkansas towns including Osceola West Memphis Blytheville Jonesboro Newport Brinkley. No injuries were reported though some minor structural damage appeared in Dyersburg. Observers in Jonesboro reported the tremor from City Hall while police noted the vibrations were felt up to sixty miles east of the Mississippi River.
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Soviet Gift Rejected by UAW in Detroit
AP reports the United Auto Workers refused a $50,000 gift offer from a Russian workers union, calling it courtesy rejection. UAW president Leonard Woodcock cited the move during a GM contract council meeting, saying the union would not invite Moscow gold amid ongoing strike troubles.
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UAW
Leonard Woodcock
National General Motors Council
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WIRING QUESTION INQUIRY ABOUT GOVERNOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT
The article questions whether the same condition affected other governors and whether the wiring or equipment in their telephones showed a similar pattern. It raises issues about consistency across governors and suggests a broader look at communications gear used by state leaders.
Honor Roll at Yerger Junior High 7th and Sun Grade lists
Yerger Junior High announces 7th grade and Sun Grade honor rolls. 7th grade honors include all As with four point zero averages for Becky Brake and others. 3.5 averages listed for a larger group. Sun Grade honors show all As for Mike Atkins and several named students.
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Debbie Clark
Nora Cole
Jan Dillard
Jolyn Herndon
Richard May
Cynthia Murphy
Debbye Petre
Kathryn Quillin
Donna Rowe
Augusta Williamson
Pat Wilson
Gary Arrington
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Ray Rogers
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David Sittes
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Teena Williams
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Mary Browning
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Gail East
Anita Hoggard
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Robbie Robertson
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Larry Buller
Paula Dillard
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Charlene Gilbert
Kathy Griffin
Mike Hartsfield
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Susan Henley
Kathy Hodgers
Robin Jordan
Sue Journagan
Joannie Kramer
Sharon Parham
Judy Phillips
Margie Reyenga
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