Supreme Court backs Arkansas full crew law for railroads
Our Daily Bread notes that the U S Supreme Court upheld Arkansas' full crew railroad law, arguing the decision undermines interstate rail safety standards. The piece criticizes the court for reducing rail safety to local rules, warns of higher freight rates, and accuses the justices of political influence over private business. It cites Arkansas among five states with full crew laws and blasts the court as a Kangaroo Court.
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Clear to Cloudy in Arkansas AP report
Clear to partly cloudy skies are forecast over Arkansas through Thursday as a high pressure system influences the state Temperatures will rise with no precipitation expected Morning lows ranged from 18 at Cali co Rock and Gilbert to 4 at Pine Bluff. highs Tuesday varied from 12 at Harr ison and Fayetteville to 55 at Texarkana In Little Rock the AP notes the certified secretary of state results show Rep John Paul Hammerachmidt defeating Hardy Croxton 121711 to 58638 in the 3rd District and 79218 for and 376425 against in Act 457 the party affiliation act.
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University of North Dakota
Arkansas bond issue advances for industry expansion
A $600,000 bond issue for Arkansas General Industries, Inc. to finance expansion passed 206 to 9 in a vote, with Id. Knobreese Tusmisy noted in connection to the matter.
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Red Gunners Hit Da Nang in Heavy Rocket Attacks
Communist gunners intensified rocket and mortar barrages on Da Nang, hitting two U.S. infantry units, five district towns and one provincial capital. Casualties were light. a ground clash near Saigon left one American dead and others wounded. Sixty five projectiles struck military sites as shells hit Camlo and a Mekong Delta base camp. The report notes 74 rocket and mortar attacks since Johnson halted North Vietnam bombings, with 33 civilians killed and 192 wounded. Arkansas Gazette marks 149th birthday, first published in 1819 by William E. Woodruff, oldest paper west of the Mississippi.
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Group Blasts LBJ Secrecy in Press Handling Critique
An AP report from Atlanta cites Sigma Delta Chi detailing Johnson era secrecy and handling of information. The group faults the Pentagon and USDA for suppressing or withholding data, while noting improvements in ethics by Congress.
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Three Officers Shot by Negro Group in San Francisco
Police wounded three officers after a gun battle near a police station. Sgt. Robert Flynn and Lt. Dermott Creedon were critically hurt as eight suspects were arrested. Mayor Allotto called for a grand jury probe into groups advocating attacks on police.
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Michel O’ Mahoney
Welfare eligibility reform and sweeping food program lawsuits
Washington reports federal rule changes would replace investigations with statements of need for welfare and food programs, while private lawsuits in 26 states seek to extend federal food stamps and Commodity Distribution. Coordinated by the Center on Social Welfare Policy and Law, suits accuse residency rules of violating equal protection. States listed include California Florida Iowa Louisiana Massachusetts Minnesota New York Ohio Texas and more.
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Kanesas
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Minnesota
Michigan
Yes Montana
Marya Nevada
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North Dako
New York
Ohio
Olas Home
Rhode Island
South Carey Tennesses
Texas
Vire Gery
Couple Killed Enroute to Helena Ark in Crash
A Phil lips County couple died Tuesday night when their car collided with a folded soybean truck on Arkansas 44 ten miles south of Elaine. Their pregnant daughter Juanita Taylor, 19, delivered a baby girl who died en route to Helena hospital. The mother survived with shock. the parents were instantly killed.
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Henry Barrentlie
Snow Lake
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Comanion
Robert Coleman
Demand for Withdrawal From Okinawa Rejected
Tokyo reports Prime Minister Eisaku Sato’s government refused leftist calls to withdraw the 852 B52 bombers from Kas Air Base Okinawa after a Vietnam related strike. Five civilians and seven crew members were injured. Cabinet secretary Toshio Kimura told a parliamentary committee the government would not renew its withdrawal demand.
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Ministers Meet Over Money Crisis
Western finance leaders rushed to Bonn to stabilize the world monetary system as three major currencies faced attack by speculators. Markets closed to curb attacks, while gold surged. Germany announced tax changes to curb export surplus and blunt devaluation expectations.
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Late Filing Fund Raisers Reported
Washington AP report says 21 campaign committees filed late financial reports, 20 Republican and one Democratic group, with 10 day and five day pre election reports required. Treasurers failed to meet Federal Corrupt Practices Act timing, sending files to Attorney General Ramsey Clark.
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Parents Asked to Meet With Loan Officer
Jesse W. Mason of Farmers Home Administration in Little Rock will meet with Junior and Senior classes, parents, P.T.A., ministers, and community leaders of the Hope area on Thursday November 1 at 730 p.m. at Yerger High School. He will discuss opportunity loans for rural families with small incomes, rural housing loans, self help housing, recreation, jobs, and the National Defense Student Loan. All are invited.
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Miners Trapped as West Virginia Mine Explodes
A powerful blast at Mountaineer Coal Company No 9 mine near Mannington West Virginia traps up to 76 miners. Rescue crews report 21 workers rescued or accounted for as fumes and fire hinder efforts at the Llewellyn portal amid rising methane levels and ongoing gas tests.
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Perivatie
May Run Again Crank Declares By Associated Press
May Run Again Crank declares in Arkansas council remarks. The Associated Press report discusses possible candidacy and political stance amid local debates.
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State Constitutional Convention Advisory Commission Meets
The three member commission will meet Sunday to lay groundwork for the convention convening next April. Sessions are set for 9 a.m. at the Capitol and 2 30 p.m. at the Sam Peck Hotel.
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Judges rebuke students and Cornell head over draft card case
In New York the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rebuked Cornell University President James A. Perkins and about 5000 students for attempting to sway a draft card case. Bruce D. Dancis, 20, was released without bail pending his appeal after a panel voiced disapproval of the appeals action and the petition. Judge Irving R. Kaufman warned a court should not serve as a political forum.
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Cornell University
Bruce D. Dancis
U.S. 2Nd Court of Appeals
Cornell
James A. Perkins
Appeals Court
Liquor Raid at Legion Post Ends With Arrest
ABC agents raided M. M. Eberts Post No. 1 in Little Rock shortly before 7:30 pm Tuesday. Copeland, 54, was charged with possession of liquor for sale and selling during election hours. he posted a $200 bond and was released. About 80 bottles were confiscated as the post lacked private club status under Arkansas law.
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Little Rock
Alcoholic Beverage Control
American Legion
ABC
Joe Gaspard
Clovis Copeland
Legion Club
M. M. Eberts Post No. 1
ALC to Study Election Reform
Rep. G. W. Turner of Pine Bluff says the Arkansas Legislative Council committee will study election reform. The panel was appointed to investigate alleged voting irregularities in Pulaski County and plans to focus on general reform rather than a single race.
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Local Couples Mark 70th Wedding Anniversary
In the town today November 20 70th wedding anniversary is noted for Mr and Mrs Marsh Huckabee of Lewisville Road. He at 90 still plows fields while she remains active. Also Mrs Paul Schreck nee Phae Fuller recently returned from a Oslo Bergen tour and works as Iberia Air Lines senior sales rep in Dallas.
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