Tax Assessing Is Life Blood of Local Government
Editor Alex H Washburt laments declining property tax assessment in Arkansas as a danger to local schools and governments. He recalls decades of reform efforts, notes past attempts to curb sales tax, and argues local tax base supports public institutions against state and federal shifts.
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Commission Warns of Health Crisis in US
A presidential commission warns a national health crisis may be imminent as costs rise faster than incomes and service quality gaps appear. It urges reallocation to sanitation, education, and housing, with reforms for professionals, hospitals, and health coverage, while flagging tax measures and government funding debates.
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Romney Must Patch Old Car For GOP Nomination
Washington AP reports Michigan Governor George Romney, a formal GOP presidential candidate, faces criticism for weak image and poll standing. Gallup shows Nixon at 42 percent, Rockefeller at 15, Romney at 14, a sign Romney must repair his campaign and present a stronger plan to contend with leading rivals.
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New York
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Bridge Across Arkansas River Okayed Fort Smith to Van Buren
Army Engineers approve preliminary plans for a new bridge across the Arkansas River linking Fort Smith and Van Buren. Construction to replace the existing AWS 64 and 71 bridge carries an estimated cost of 6.384 million dollars.
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Forest fire danger urged by state forester in Arkansas
State Forester Virgil W. Cothren warned Arkansans that forest fire danger is at a critical level. He urged careful burning of yard debris and adherence to rules, noting 127 fires destroyed 1,245 acres of timber over the past weekend.
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Pictures Show Earth From 22,300 Miles
Five color photographs released today show Earth from a satellite 22,300 miles above equatorial South America. The sequence, taken every two to three hours last Saturday, shows Antarctica in constant daylight while the Arctic remains in 24-hour darkness. NASA says the pictures were fake between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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Man Charged in Bank Burglary
William Wayne Decker, 24, of North Little Rock, charged in a Nay 15 burglary of First American National Bank. FBI arrested him at home. held in Pulaski County jail on $2,500 bond. About $8,000 in bills and coins taken from the Nort Little Park branch.
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Willliam Wayne Decker
North Little Rock
First American National Bank
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Decker
Pulaski Cowe
UN Ambassador Warns Turks Face Invasion
UN delegates and Greek Cypriots warned of a Turkish invasion as tensions on Cyprus rose. Cypriot leader Zee non Rossides told the Security Council the invasion was scheduled for Sunday while Greek guards were mobilized amid bomb blasts attributed to Turkish saboteurs. NATO and U Thant pressed for moderation and steps to reduce frictions, with Cyrus Vance to meet Turkish and Greek officials in a bid to secure peace. In Arkansas, Robert L. White of Hope died, age 46, with funeral plans announced for Saturday at Terndon Chapel.
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Dose Rolz-Bennett
Russia
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Knowledge and Care: Health Dept Urges Immunization
The Hempstead County Health Department warns that greater knowledge breeds carelessness about diphtheria and tetanus. Immunization remains crucial as natural immunity fades, with emphasis on infants and those in physical labor. Vaccination and physician guidance are urged to prevent fearsome, sometimes fatal diseases.
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Mary Anita Laseter
United States
Hempstead County Health Department
U S Fears Over Cambodian Port Use in Vietnam War
U S military leaders warn that North Vietnam Red China and the Soviet Union could exploit Sihanoukville Cambodia to ship arms to Communist forces in South Vietnam. Officials note Cambodia's neutral stance but say Viet Cong and North Vietnamese use it as a sanctuary. U S bombing aims affect supply lines and may delay movement.
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Waiting GI Billed by U S Army
LAKEWOOD CA AP A former soldier waited 223 days at home for Army orders in 1966. John Brown 24 says the Army billed him 1238 while he was away. He sought discharge. post commander at Ft MacArthur misread the case. Brown claims two extra years of service for GI benefits and back pay totaling about 1300. Joseph A Smith a draftee also seeks discharge after 16 months at home awaiting orders to go to Vietnam. Army tests Smith in San Francisco to decide action.
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San Francisco
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Aged Fort Smith Woman Dies From Burns
Mrs. Jennie McCullough, 93, of Fort Smith, Ark, was found dead Thursday afternoon in her home, apparently a victim of severe burns. Police cited neighbors who found her at the kitchen door and described extensive burn injuries.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Jennie McCullough
Fort Smith
Viet Cong Launch New Attacks Across Saigon to Mekong Delta
Viet Cong fired 19 mortar and rocket attacks on South Vietnamese posts from north of Saigon to Can Tho in the delta. In a Phuoc Binh firefight, government forces killed at least 1 attacker. 44 killed overall with 140 wounded. A U.S. unit 36 miles northwest of Saigon battled 15 minutes, 2 Americans killed, 23 wounded. Civilians and soldiers died in Can Tho and surrounding areas as Viet Cong sought to pressure government defenses.
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Window Washer Receives Surprise Coffee Break
Seattle AP report details a window washer suspended on a 11th story ledge outside a city council point. Councilman Floyd Miler suggested coffee and cake be offered, and the worker accepted the snack while gusty wind and light rain sprinkled the scene.
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