Christmas Shopping Challenge Tests Retailers
AP Business News Analyst John Cunnife notes shoppers face a paradoxical mix of money and mood in 1966. Inflation, high interest rates, recession fears, and Viet Nam concerns cloud forecasts, yet many consumers still plan big buys like autos and home appliances despite lower confidence and mixed signals from sales data.
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John Cunnife
AP Business News
NEW York (Ap
University of Michigan
Cash Register
Viet Nam
Arkansas Highway Commission seeks $7.5 million salary hike
The Arkansas Highway Commission labeled the need for raises in the state Highway Department as urgent and asked for about $7.5 million more in the budget. The request aims to fund higher salaries to attract and retain staff. Strong entities include Arkansas Highway Commission and the Highway Department.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Prize-Winning 1966 Photographs Highlight Varied Subjects
Hope Arkansas Star reviews winners from the Photography Annual 1967, noting that subjects range widely from a fluttering black and white study by Whiter Vogel at the Spanish National Circus to broader state issues. The Arkansas Legislative Council hears budget requests totaling about 140 million for 1967-68 and 142 million for 1968-69, with multiple agencies seeking raises. Highway officials report 77 engineers left in five years and a need for more hires, while salaries and turnover are debated. The Arkansas Municipal League seeks authority to levy a sales tax to avert financial crises, with cities urged to receive more state backlogs. Marianna Mayor Clyde Andrews pushes for additional funds for police, fire, streets, and other operations.
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Arkansas Municipal League
John Harsh
Magnolia
Highway Commission
Harsh
Highway Department
Commission
William Fleming
League
Fleming
Clyde Andrews
Marianna
Doctor's Mailbag Ear Health and Cramps Advice
Questions cover ruptured eardrum causes and healing, infection drainage, and when surgery is needed. Fungus in the ear treated with topical agents chosen by a doctor, with trial of drugs if needed. Night leg cramps have varied causes with immediate relief steps and multiple drug categories. underlying cause should be addressed, andDr Wayne G Brandstadt will answer general-interest questions in future columns.
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Wayne G. Brandstadt
M.D
Dr. Brandstadt
Futura
Radiation High Speed Travel Risk For SST Passengers
Las Vegas AP report cites FAA official Dr. Pete Siegel detailing radiation risks for supersonic transports cruising at 70000 feet. Studies aim to predict damage or genetic effects from primary and secondary cosmic radiation in the 1970s SST era. The piece notes shielding limits and the unknown biology of heavy particles. Also mentions a 1957 South Pole heat wave record of minus seven degrees.
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Ralph Dighton
Associated Press
Las Vegas
Nev
Federal Aviation Agency
Pete V. Siegel
Federal Air Surgeon
American Medical Association
Siegel
Plan to End Grain Car Shortage Goes Into Effect
Chicago AP reports a new rail plan by Rock Island and Frisco Railroads will start Dec 30 allowing grain shippers to reserve blocks of eight or more cars 16 days in advance. The scheme includes a booked rate, 24 hour loading, 48 hour unloading and faster turnarounds to boost car availability. In Kentucky, a mixup sees contractor work shunt a neighboring building, while the client’s roof project remains untouched.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Frisco
Community events and notices in The Negro weekly
Calendar notes invite Beth A M E Church youths to meet at 4 00 p m on Friday December 2nd Ruth Kennedy hosts the Anna P Strong Federated Club on Friday December 3rd at 730 p m at 711 South Spruce Street Estelle Spearman presides The Humming Bees of Texarana appear December 4th at 730 p m at Pleasant C M B Church Rev W T Keys pastor Funeral services for Reverend Ollie Benton scheduled for 1 00 p m Thursday Tokyo police report about 100 minors running to the capital daily to evade country homes and head toward Tokyo
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Ruth Kennedy
Anna P. Strong
Odie Draper
Spruce Street
Tim
Estelle Spearman
Humming Bees
Texar
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