The Day the Fish Didn't Bite in Wilwood Lake
The editor and Capt. Bob Peterson abandon their fishing for a day on Wilwood Lake. They fish four hours with four dozen minnows and no bites while another couple catches a nice string. They relocate, observe depth patterns, and note a single boat that breaks the run as they conclude the day with two small successes.
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Wilwood Lake
Bob Peterson
Bob
Anchorage
Millwood
Saline
Okay
Paul Millwee
Cypress Slough
Republicans Encourage Candidates in Arkansas GOP Drive
The state Republican Party reactivated its Legislative Candidates Committee to urge GOP members to seek seats in the legislature. Chairman Qdell Pollard of Searcy said the Executive Committee approved nominating Clement Haynsworth to the Supreme Court and the committee will aid fundraising. Two well known Democratic lawyers may run as Republicans, though names were not released. The party studies areas with best win potential. Leake TV named Robert D. Doubleday president of KATV parent, with Thomas L. Goodgame becoming station manager.
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Wini No Roce
Republican Party
Qdell Pollard
Searcy
Clement Haynsworth
U.S. Supreme Court
Pollard
GOP
Illegal Gun Sales Add to Army Scandal
Senate investigator testifies Maj. Gen. Carl C. Turner used his Army police role to seize hundreds of firearms from Chicago and Kansas City police, selling many privately. He allegedly obtained weapons from Ft. Bliss and sold to a North Carolina gun dealer. The case ties to Sgt. Maj. William C. Wooldridge and a broader criminal conspiracy involving loot from NCO clubs in Germany, the U.S., and Vietnam.
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Lawrence L. Knuts
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Carl C. Turner
Army
Chicago
Kansas City
Senate
Philip R. Manuel
Turner
Military Police
Manuel
Ft. Bliss
Tex
North Carolina
William C. Wooldridge
Wooldridge
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United States
Vietnam
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Augsburg-Munich
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Families Can Visit Hospital Any Time
Bill Cross, administrator of Hempstead County Memorial Hospital, says there is a misunderstanding about family passes for patients. Each family receives two passes that may be kept until discharge, when they must be returned at the visitors desk. The card allows visit any time day or night.
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Bill Cross
Hempstead County Memorial Hospital
Hints Breakthrough in Search for Peace in the Vietnam War
Washington AP Hugh Scott Republican Leader signals possible breakthrough in Vietnam peace efforts. He notes a de facto cease fire could be emerging as talks continue, suggesting both sides may be nearing agreement under President Nixon.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate
Hugh Scott
Vietnam
Scott
Pennsylvanian
Umeathing
CBS
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
United States
ABC
Congress
Heaviest Viet Cong Rocket Attacks Hit 72 Bases
The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese launched their heaviest rocket and mortar raids in over four months, striking 72 allied bases and towns from Saturday morning to Monday morning. Fifteen attacks hit U.S. units, wounding 10 Americans, with three dozen other casualties and damage reported. American-led forces also reported clashes north-west of Saigon and a Da Nang area assault that killed four U.S. troops. B-52 bombers attacked enemy bases, dropping over 1,000 tons of ordnance across multiple targets.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
da Nang
Mekong
Central Highlands
New Groomobile Calls at a Dog's Home
HAL BOYLE discusses a mobile grooming van the Groomobile that visits dogs at home, saving trips to town for baths and trims. The item blends light home feature with a human tone, noting convenience amid other lifestyle notes.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Cooling Trend Predicted for Arkansas
The Associated Press reports Arkansas will see a cooling trend over the next two days with the coolest temperatures likely Tuesday. A cool front moved into northwest Arkansas Sunday night, bringing light rain, while central Arkansas sees showers. Skies will be mostly cloudy through Tuesday morning with cooler readings and north winds 6 to 16 mph as the front passes. Overnight lows ranged from 60 in Fayetteville to 71 in Texarkana.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Little Rock
Harrison
Jonesboro
Pine Bluff
Blytheville
el Dorado
Memphis
Texarkana
Court Opens Busy Term With New Chief Burger
The Supreme Court opens a busy term under new Chief Justice Warren E. Burger as seven holdovers face cases on church tax exemptions death penalty war protestor drafting and rights of the Negroes and underprivileged. About 75 lawyers admitted and a week of private conferences follow with hundreds of appeals awaiting action. the first decisions are due next Monday as the Senate weighs Judge Clement Haynsworth's nomination amid heavy opposition and ethics controversy.
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Barry Schw
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Senate
Warren E. Burger
Traditi
Burger
Nixon
Clement F. Haynsworth
Haynsworth
John N. Mitchell
Abe
Federal Appeals Court
Fortas
Senate Judiciary Committee
Uberals
Watermelon Ambassadors Promote Hope Melons at Rotary
Rotary heard Pod Rogers and Carter Russell speak on their Hemisfair trip and Hollywood promo tour for Hope watermelons. George Frazier of the Hope Chamber joined the program, with plans described as an adventure in publicity that highlighted the town’s giant melons and national press coverage.
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Pod Rogers
Carter Russell
Hope Chamber of Commerce
George Frazier
Hope Rotary Club
Robert LaGrone
Rogers
Hope
Hemisfair
Hollywood
Two Sought for Robbery Near Benton
Two men sought in connection with a 4300 dollar service station robbery near Benton fled in a 1961 light green Chevrolet with Texas plates after the 7 am incident at the West side American Service Station on U.S. 30. Police road blocks were set by Benton Police Department and Saline County Sheriff's department.
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Benton, Ark
Benton Police Department
Saline County Sheriffs Department
Benton
Westside
U.S. 30
Texa
DAR to Hear W M Etter at Town and Country Restaurant
Hempstead County DAR will host W M Etter a state Constitution Convention representative at a noon Wednesday October 8 gathering. A Q and A on the topic will follow and members are urged to attend this first formative program. Unemployment Biggest Leap in 9 Years reported by AP notes a 0.5 point rise from 3.5 to 4.0 percent in September with 365000 more unemployed, the highest rate in two years and the largest monthly increase since 1960.
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DAR
W. M. Etter
W. He Etter
Hempstead
Town & Country
Washington
Une
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Two Arkansas Traffic Deaths Reported
An Associated Press count shows two people killed on Arkansas highways over the weekend. The victims were Loretta McBride, a 4 year old girl from Little Rock, and Delmer Rodgers, 25, from near Morriston. Police said the 4 year old was struck while attempting to cross a Little Rock street, Rodgers was killed Saturday.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Loretta McBride
Little Rock
Delmer Rodgers
Morriston
Rodgers
Indictments by Special Jury Reported in Saigon and Beyond
A special jury returns indictments as the war in Vietnam continues with Thieu pledging to deploy fewer U S troops in 1970 while retaining some forces. Reports from Jerusalem, Washington, and New York cover trials, hijacking talks, a military scandal, and the death of Fordist critic Fosdick.
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Washington
Green Berets
South Vietnam
Grand Jury Report on Larry Yates Case at Texarkana
The Hempstead County Grand Jury meets to examine Dennis Turner for first degree murder in the Larry Yates case. It calls for indictments against Turner for robbery and against Richard Turner as an accessory, with further action against Johnny Mitchell for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
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Hempstead County Grand Juty
Séasion
Larry Yates
Dennis Turney
Hare
Grand Jury
Albert Graves,Jr
Dennis Turner
Arkansas State Police Department
Ralph Scott
Richard Turner
Petit Jury
State of Arkansas
Grand
Johnny Mittchell
Johnny Mitchell
Johnnie Mitchell
Local clubs and events note fall meetings and community updates
Whitfield Masonic Lodge holds regular meeting October 7 at 7 30 pm at Hempstead County Rescue Unit meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the WOW Hall Safety Division Arkansas State Police previews films all invited Fine heifer calf presented to William Spradling 4 H Club Shine Falls after third district show with potential college study for offspring Police report counts five traffic arrests last week plus two drunken arrests and several other violations W H Fox Hunters Open Beach Show set October 8 at Kidd s Landing Razorback Hall selects Marlene Jones University of Arkansas Hope Lions plan annual light bulb sale Hempstead delegate Bill Etter to discuss proposed constitution on KXAR at 6 pm questions welcome
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Hempstead County Rescue Unit
Safety Division of
Arkansas State Police
C.H. Partin
William Spradling
Shower Springs
Young Williams
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