Railroad Runs Historic Double-Header Steam Trains in Arkansas
The Possum Trot Line in Arkansas markets a rare steam-powered ride from Reader to Waterloo, with Tuesday and Thursday trips plus a Saturday run. Passengers ride 23 miles round trip, depart at 10:30, return by 4:30, and enjoy deer sightings, luncheon, and camera stops. Fare: adults 4.50, children 5-12 2.25, under 5 free.
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Arkansas
Reader
Waterloo
America
Camden
Prescott
Shreveport
Aisi
Feader
Charles Meyer Elected by Bakers
Charles T. Meyer Jr. of Little Rock, president of Meyer's Bakeries, was elected to the American Bakers Association Executive Committee at the Atlantic City convention. He was also re-elected to the ABA Board of Governors by more than 18 000 delegates. Meyer's Bakeries operates plants in Hope Blytheville and Little Rock.
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Charles T. Meyer Jr
Little Rock
Meyer's Bakeries
American Bakers Association
Atlantic City
N.J
Meyer
Hope
Blytheville
Lite Rock
Charles T. Meyer
Meyer's
No Evidence for Remarks Says Adkisson
Little Rock prosecutor Richard Adkisson said Senator Alagood explained his comments on liquor violations and gambling laws were made in a tight humorous vein. Adkisson declined calling a grand jury to question Alagood and said the senator did not identify specific clubs.
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Little Rock
Apr
Richard Adkisson
Oscar Alagood
Mat Springs
Adkisson
Alagood
Thuralay
Las Vegas
Alugood
Iis
Tone
Pulaski
Grand Jury
Alagvod
Union Rejects Ford Offer in Ongoing Auto Bargaining
The United Auto Workers rejected a new Ford proposal amid a 37 day strike and a news blackout on talks. High union sources said progress toward ending the strike exists, though no top bargaining teams have met since Tuesday. Walter P. Reuther leads the union team with Malcolm J. Denise for Ford. Further details were limited due to blackout rules.
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HL. Schwartz III
Associated Press
Detroit
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Motor Co
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
Malcolm J. Denise
Ford
Uilon
Poliuny
National Business Women's Week Proclaimed in Hope Arkansas
Mayor John B. Gardner Jr proclaims October 15 to 21 as National Business Women's Week urging citizens groups media and organizations to salute the achievements of business and professional women and promote their contributions to economic civic and cultural life.
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John B. Gardner, Jr
U S Crackdown on Foundations Using Tax dodging Schemes
The IRS disclosed an eight month old inquiry into tax dodging through private foundations or family trusts. A House subcommittee led by Rep. Patman will question trustees from a group called Americans Building Constitutionally. The effort targets illegal asset diversion and highlights proposed reforms in the Johnson administration tax package.
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Joseph K. Coyne
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Internal Revenue Service
Thursday T
Wright Patman
D-Tax
Johnson
Congress
Talman
House
Barrington
UL Patman
IRS
Treasury Department
Treasury
Washington
Friday the 13th fear prompts mixed precautions nationwide
A survey of people across the United States shows varied reactions to Friday the 13th. Responses range from staying home and avoiding black cars to dismissing superstition entirely, with some recalling past misfortunes tied to the day.
Panty Raid at State College Sparks Police Alert
A campus panty raid at State College of Arkansas in Conway sparked a police response after a Tech Week pep rally. Security officers were summoned as the disturbance erupted around 10:30 p.m. and by late night police said it was nearly under control with no arrests reported.
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Conway
Ark
ABRA
State College of Arkansas
Tylive
SCA
Inddalght
Nidaiett
Teachers to Boycott PTA Over Salary Tax Vote
Burlington teachers vote to boycott all Parent Teacher Association meetings indefinitely after voters rejected an additional tax to raise teacher salaries. The action follows the city election outcome and targets PTA meetings across the school system.
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Burlington
N.C
Parent Teacher Association
Compromise Offered in Truck Strike Sparks Violence Spread
Explosion and fire destroyed a terminal owned by B&P Motor Express in Fallston near Pittsburgh as rocks damaged Greensburg trucks and snipers fired at strikebreakers near Middletown Ohio. The National Steel Carriers Association faces split groups and a disputed mediation plan while voting begins across eight states. Objective: settle a two month old steel hauler strike amid renewed violence and firm resistance by company groups.
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Roberta
Cobra Associated Press
Pittsburgh
National Steel Carriers Association Today
B&p Motor Express Inc
Fallston
B&p
Howard Miller
National Steel Carriers Association
Greensburg
Middletown
Ohio
Youngstown
William Kusley
Gary
Ind
Kusley
Cleveland
George Gregory Mantho
Mantho
Teamsters Union
Economy Surges Third Quarter Boosts GNP to 790B
The Commerce Department reports a $15 billion jump in the gross national product at an annual rate for the third quarter, ending a growth pause from early 1967. The gain lifts GNP to $790.1 billion despite Ford strike and copper industry labor actions.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Fulbright and Rusk Clash Over Vietnam Policy
Senator J W Fulbright and Secretary of State Dean Rusk renewed sharp exchanges on Vietnam policy. Rusk defended U S action at a news conference while questioning Fulbright's changing stance and earlier support, as Fulbright urged firmer Senate critique during debate on foreign policy. The Arkansas Democrat.
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Fulbright
Rusk
Robert Gray
Associated Press
Washington
Dean Rusk
Sen
J.W. Fulbright
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
United Nations
Vietnam
The
Arkansas
All Around Town News From Harrison And Hope
Two Harrison families and Mrs McJunkins from Carroll moved to Hope. James Starkey and family live 315 West Gthandne and work at Meyer's Bakery. Patrick Steele family lives 902 Mack Street and he works at West's Department Store. From Russellville come Doyle Dunn family at 510 Peach. Mrs Dunn teaches at Brookwood. Mr Dunn works at Corn Belt. Fire department responded to a North Bell Street car fire owned by Frank O’Harke. upholstery damaged. Sophomore class officers at Saratoga: Janice McJunkins president, Donna McCorkle vice president, Mike Prescott secretary-treasurer. Freshman officers: Stephen McJunkins president, Johnny Stay McAdams vice president, Frank McJun kins secretary-treasurer. Library officers: Jeanie Rowe president, Yonne McJunkins vice president, Judy Harris secretary-treasurer. Arkansas Methodist features headline Former Cardinal Who Is Now a Saint Becomes Baptist Minister about Dave Simmons. Jerry A. Williams of Patmos was among 27 Southern State College Psychology class members on a field trip to Animal Betrayvicy Enterprises Farm in Hot Springs. Williams is a senior psychology major after attending Hope High and Amarillo JC. Upward Bound Fall Visitation Day at Southern State draws Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette and Mer County students for Preliminary Scholastic-Aptitude Tests.
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Myssalvie
Hope
Harrison
James Starkey
Y West
Meyer’s Bakery
Patrick Steele
Mack Street
West's
Russeville
Doyle Dunn
Dungy
Brookwood
Dunn
Corn Belt
Saratoga
Janice McJunkins
Donna McCorkle
Mike Prescott
Secy.-Treas
Stephen McJunkins
Johnny Stay McAdams
V-pres
Frank McJunkins
Jeanie Rowe
Yonne McJunkins
V- Pres
Judy Harris
Arkansas Methodist
Dave Simmons
Cardinals
New Orleans Saints
Southern Baptist Convention
Jerry A. Williams
Buck Williams
Patmos
Southern State College
Animal Betrayvicy Enterprises
Hot Springs
Hope High
Williams
Amarillo Junior College
University of Arkansas
Southern State
Haiphong Bombing Advances Across Shipyards
United States Navy jets strike two Haiphong shipyards amid broader bombing campaigns. The U.N. General Assembly debates North Vietnam policy with many members calling for halting U.S. bombing. UAW approaches a new Ford contract while steel and trucking sectors respond to unresolved tensions. Washington probes private foundations for tax avoidance and investigates Safeway pricing in poverty areas.
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Vietnam
U.S. Navy
Haiphong
Sir Tha
Disagrees on Freeway System in Kansas Speech
Kansas highway commissioner J Rex Duwe clashes with Gov Robert Docking over freeway financing. He wrote a speech, mailed it to a Topeka luncheon club, and warned it would be released only if the World Series game on October 12 occurs. Dave was not at the luncheon. someone read the speech.
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Topeka
Kan
J. Rex Duwe
Kansas
Robert Docking
Duwe
Dave
Local Woman Installs HD Officers in Magnolia
Mrs Ernest Graham guest of the Columbia County Extension Homemakers Council meeting in Magnolia on October 12 installed the 1968 69 officers of the Columbia County Council. Leaders were given keys to responsibilities for a successful program as Mrs Bob Kiger and Mrs J R Mauutel accompanied Mrs Graham. Theme Searching for Knowledge emphasized by Mrs Hazel Jordan state leader Extension Home Economics Little Rock urging homemakers to continue seeking knowledge.
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Ernest Graham
Columbia County Extension Homemakers Council
Magnolia
Graham
Southwest
State Extension Homemakers Council
Columbia County Council
Bob Kiger
J. R. Mauutel
Hazel Jordan
Extension Home Economics
Little Rock
Navy Jets Ring Haiphong in Heavy Day of Strikes
U S Navy jets attacked Haiphong targeting two shipyards and the Cat Bi airfield the power plant and a missile and helicopter assembly plant. Weather limited coverage but 143 missions were flown and supply routes to the south suffered heavy damage.
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George Mgarthur
Baigon
Haiphong
U.S
Bens Tagon
Cat Bi
North Vietnam
Boute
Hanoi
Injunction Bars G F Hearing Over Rockefeller Ouster
LITTLE ROCK AP A chancery judge issued a temporary injunction preventing Gov Rockefeller from continuing ouster hearings for certain Game and Fish Commission members. The order requires the governor to show cause why it should not be permanent at a 10 a.m. Oct 27 hearing. The commission claims the order lacks legal basis without enabling legislation and that hearings belong before the state Senate. The case names commission members and their attorneys, with the governor facing a panel to hear evidence later.
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Little Rock
Winthrop Rockefeler
State Game and Fish Commission
Eugene R. Baley
Rockefeller
Game and Fish Commission
State Senate
Ben C. Henley
Harrison
State
Republican Party
Verle Hudspeth
Supreme Court
Sam Robernson
Ernest Hoggn
Raymond Farris
Gene Wars Sham
Newt L. Halley
Nathan Gordon
Ed Gordon
William Arnold
The
Arkansas Bar Associated
William J. Smith
Orval Faubus
Tom Pugh
H. W. McKillitan
Arkdedelphia
Wpeder
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Howard
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Mer County
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