Editor notes rerun on faulty copy in Arkansas education debate
Editorial discusses Arkansas education policy with A W Ford and Forrest Rozzell. It argues for free textbooks in upper grades and a teacher salary increase, opposing fund diversion. Warns of tax rise and political backlash if surplus funds are misused, recalling 1955 sales tax prophecy.
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Ten Education
A. W. Ford
The
Publi
Arkansas
Forrest Rozzell
Arkansas Education Association
AEA
J. Rozzell
Rozzell
Tax Refund Sought by Contractor in Arkansas Suit
Dravo Corp of Pittsburgh filed suit in Pulaski Chancery Court seeking a refund of a lay assessment on equipment the state used on projects. It says $21,282 was paid in four installments and protests the amendment to the state use law as unconstitutional.
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Little Rock
David D, Terryck and Dam
Pupki Chancery Court
Dravo Corp
Pittsburg
State Revenue Department
United States
Wraps Coming Forestry Week Off in Race for Governor
Arkansas race for governor features Democrat Jim Johnson and Republican Winthrop Rockefeller. Rockefeller shifts to combat Johnson after a sharp runoff win for the Democratic nomination. party unity and race issue debate loom as Johnson paints a poor boy image while Rockefeller emphasizes opposition to Johnson’s segregation stance. Proclamation from Hempstead County declares National Forest Products Week and highlights forest industry roles. Mrs. Ernest Graham elected Southwest District Director for Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council for 1967-68, with prior leadership in county and state roles and active community service.
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John R. Starr
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Jim Johnson
Winthrop Rockefeller
Johnson
Rockefeller
Faubus
J. Frank Holt
Holt
Ernest Graham
Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council
Graham
Southwest
Hopewell Extension Homemakers Club
Hempstead County Extension Homes Makers Council
State Council
House Moves to Draft SS Benefit Increase Early
Washington AP House Ways and Means Committee orders draft legislation for study to lift Social Security benefits ahead of Johnson plan. Both parties back early starts with an 8 percent rise possible, financed without tax increases, aiming for action next year and a 1968 effective date.
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Wilbur D. Mills
House
Mills
John W. Byrnes
Wisconsin
Congress
Byrnes
Johnson
Smoking cancer element isolated sparks cautious note
Dr. Charles A. LeMaistre, UT vice chancellor, said a major cancer-causing element in cigarette smoke was isolated and that publication would follow in about 10 days, though he urged restraint. He noted ongoing research at Baylor and UT medical systems and warned against premature excitement as emphysema and bronchitis remain linked to smoking.
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Robert Heard
Austin
Tex
Texas
U.S
Surgeon General
Charles A. LeMaistre
University of Texas
Texas Interagency Council On Smoking and Health
LeMaistre
Baylor Medical School
University of Texas Medical System
Les Maistre
More Men in Viet Nam Than Korean War
The United States has more troops in Viet Nam than were stationed in Korea at the peak of that war. U S manpower in South Viet Nam reached 28,000, 1,000 more than Korea’s June 1953 peak. Defense Secretary McNamara, visiting Saigon, said deployments should rise and progress was satisfactory as he toured the region.
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Bob Horton Washington
United States
Viet Nam
Korea
U.S
South Viet Nam
Pentagon
Robert
McNamara
Saigon
Two Arkansans Die In Bucket Hoist Accident In Louisiana
Two men from Arkansas died when a bucket hoist cable broke at the International Paper Co plant in Bastrop Louisiana. Richard Sorrell 29 of Hot Springs and George Wallace 54 of Malvern were killed. Roger Barton 19 of Gilbert Louisiana was injured in the 60 foot plunge.
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Associated Press
Bastrop
Arkansas
Richard Sorrell
Hot Springs
George Wallace
Malevern
Roger Barton
Gilbert
International Paper Co
Slums Bill Vote Likely to Be Close
Washington AP reports the House faces a tight vote on President Johnsons slums program with amendments to cut operating funds and raise concerns over racial balance. Senate leaders push to advance public works, State Justice budget, and tax incentives while Ways and Means ponders Social Security timing ahead of adjournment.
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Washington
House
Johnson
Congress
Senate
Mike Mansfield
State
Commerce
Justice Departments
Mansfield
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
Mothers in Cincinnati Fear Halloween Ban Proposed
In Cincinnati fearful mothers press for banning trick or treating amid a rapeistr-strangler at large after four unsolved rapes and a triple murder in 10 months. Neighborhood plans an afternoon parade and bans on beggar's night, while City Council and police seek curbs and intensified patrols to locate the killer.
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Cincinnati
William C. Johnson
Bomb Missions by U S Planes Hit North Vietnam Record
U S military reports 173 bombing missions against North Vietnam the most in the war to date. An F105 Thunderchief was shot down 70 miles northwest of Vinh with one helicopter rescue. U S and South Vietnamese forces also opened an 80 mile highway from Saigon to rubber plantations near the Cambodian border, moving rice for 40,000 people and hauling rubber worth $2 million.
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Robert Tuckman
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
Demilitarized Zone
North
International Control Commission
Dong Ha
Viet Nam
Pine Bluff gets FAA grant to upgrade Grider Field
The Arkansas Department of Aeronautics reports Pine Bluff will receive a 47950 federal grant from the FAA to improve Grider Field. The funding supports runway and facility upgrades at the Pine Bluff airstrip.
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Pine Bluff
Little Rock
State Department of Aeronautics
Federal Aviation Agency
Grider Field
Johnson hints Soviet role possible to end Viet Nam war
AP News Digest notes President Johnson keeps open the possibility the Soviet Union may take an active part in ending the Viet Nam conflict. The item also highlights the largest convoy to Viet Nam and U.S. troop strength, plus political moves in Congress on welfare and slum rehabilitation. Clifton Webb dies.
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Johnson
Soviet Union
Viet Nam
United States
Korea
Washington
Congress
House
New Zealand
Australia
Lyndon B. Johnson
Try to Cut Viet Nam in Half Fails
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara returned to Washington from a productive visit to South Vietnam and said U S forces have blunted a Communist effort to cut Vietnam in half. He noted the monsoon offensive planned for bad weather months did not materialize and the enemy suffered heavy casualties.
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Washington
Defense Roberts
McNamara
South Viet Nam
U.S
Johnson keeps open Soviet role in Vietnam peace push
President Johnson suggested the Soviet Union might join pressure for an end to the Vietnam War while stressing the United States would not withdraw or pause its bombing unless the enemy did. He urged patience with Geneva terms and noted the two governments opposing peace. He welcomed Soviet leaders visiting the United States and called the briefing fruitful. He recalled two failed unilateral pauses and warned against letting the enemy dictate terms.
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Washington
Johnson
Soviet Union
Viet Nam
U.S.S.R
United States
White House
Rooin
China
Britain
Moscow
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
United ‘States
New York
Delaware
U.S
Kiwanis Club Names 1967 Officers and Directors
Kiwanis has named a slate of new officers for 1967 with Dr. Lynn Harris as president, Melvin Thrash as first vice president, Bob Moers as second vice president, and K. G. Hamilton as treasurer. Elected to the board of directors were Robert Dennis Arthur Streeh George Frazier and John Graves Teddy Jones was named secretary.
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Hope Kiwanis Club
Lynn Harris
Melvin Thrash
Bob Moers
K. G. Hamilton
Robert Dennis
Arthur Streeh
George Frazier
John Graves
Teddy Jones
Arkansas FFA chapters win national silver and bronze awards
Three Arkansas Future Farmers of America chapters Booneville Ratliff and Leachville earned silver awards for outstanding activity in the last year at the national convention in Kansas City. Harmony Grove received a bronze plaque among 89 chapters honored nationwide.
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Kansas City
Future Farmers of America
Booneville
Ratliff
Leachville
Arkansas
Harmony Grove
FFA
Fire and community notes drift through the week
Firefighters responded to several small blazes this week including a Bookmobile fire at the Library and a central room fire at Hope Manufacturing Co with limited damage. A trailer owned by Ray Turner at Rocky Mound suffered heavy fire damage yesterday afternoon. Nearby, local residents discuss a large watermelon claim while civic notices mention military personnel from Hope and Prescott and training at San Diego and in the Mediterranean.
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Hope Manufacturing Co
Ray Turner
Rocky Mound
Lynn H. Poole
Earl H. Poole
Stateline
Texarkana
U.S
Southeast Asia
Set
Hope High
Sybil
H. W. Worthey
Hope Rt
Jon A Fincher
Cecil Fincher Sr
Hope
Rt, 1
Lawrence
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Marine Pvt
Archie R. Stovall
Archie B. Stovall
W. Gee St
Prescott
William R. McCain
H. M. McCain, Jr
Prescott Rt. 5
Marine Corps Depot
San Diego
Calif
Old fashioned church service planned in Conway Arkansas
Members of the Baptist Tabernacle Church will hold an old fashioned service Sunday led by Pastor Max Williams. Women are urged to wear long skirts and bonnets while men attend in their best attire. About 15 to 20 men may ride to church on horseback and the pastor hopes to arrive by wagon if a vehicle can be borrowed. The church will be lit by kerosene lanterns.
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Conway
Ark
the Baptist Tabernacle Church
Max Willams
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