Supplemental income for Senior Citizens in Hempstead County
Hempstead County residents are urged to apply for the new federal supplemental security income program starting in January. eligible individuals not already on state or local assistance should file now to ensure timely processing. basic monthly income will be at least 130 for single and 195 for a couple, with reductions possible if other income exists. applications handled by Social Security Administration. funded by federal taxes. Texarkana social security office at 121 College Drive, phone 794-3799.
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Hempstead
Otis A. Blackwood
Texarkana
Blackwood
Social Security Administration
Social Security Office
College Drive
ACLU OKs marijuana resolution in Arkansas
Arkansas ACLU backs a resolution calling for the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana as a public education vehicle. Sponsor James E. Sendall says the goal is reform rather than full legalization, with education and regulation to replace criminal penalties. One vote against, and leaders note broader FOI law issues following a University of Arkansas ticket list ruling. Judith Rogers of North Little Rock becomes ACLU president.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
American Civil Liberties Union
James E. Lendall
ACLU
Sendall
Switchboard
Judith Rogers
North Little Rock
Police report shows accidents and violations last week
Hope City police noted a quiet weekend on October 13-14 while weekly totals for October 8-14 recorded 11 accidents and 11 traffic violations. The same period logged eight drunkenness cases, seven DWI, five license violations, two disturbing the peace and CCW cases, plus one injury, one liquor violation, one ACW, one larceny, and one failure to answer summons. Yearly totals reach 272 accidents and 29 injuries.
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Hope City
D.W.L
C.C.W
A.C.W
Accidental Deaths From Pesticides Under 200 Yearly
Dr Wayland J Hayes Jr of Vanderbilt University Medical School says accidental deaths from pesticides are under 200 yearly based on actual reports and projections. He notes no deaths have been officially attributed to entry into pesticide treated fields by farm workers during harvesting.
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Wayland J. Hayes, Jr
Vanderbilt University
School of Medicine
Convicted Canadian may appeal
Thomas Lee York once of Little Rock and now a Canadian resident may appeal his conviction on one count of failing to keep his draft board informed of his address. He faces up to a year in prison and possible fines and said he will appeal if the sentence is not suspended.
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Little Rock
Thomas Lee York
York
Civilization
Duke University
New Medal Honors MacArthur Commemorative Medal
The commemorative medal honoring General Douglas MacArthur is highly popular, 64 millimeters in size, struck in high relief. Calle’s MacArthur stamp designs were praised as outstanding, and Joseph Di Lorenzo created a deeply sculptured interpretation, marking one of his finest recreations.
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Paul Calle
Douglas MacArthur
Calle
U.S
MacArthur
Joseph di Lorenzo
National Sculpture Society
Aso
di Lorenzo
Medallic Art mints MacArthur medal in bronze and silver
Minted at Medallic Art Company the Douglas MacArthur medal comes in bronze with traditional patina and a fine silver edition, both numbered and certified with Registration Certificates. Bronze copies sell for 12.95 and silver for 50, price fixed before silver rally, not to rise. Readers may write International Numismatic Agency, 127 East 59th Street, New York. Silver Eisenhower dollars orders now open, over 1.6 million received since August 1, 1973, with Mint directing medal orders to San Francisco. Bicentennial coinage legislation may mint a special design for general circulation after July 4, 1975, affecting Washington quarter Kennedy half and Eisenhower dollar.
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Douglas MacArthur
International Numismatic Agency
East 59Th Street
New York
N.Y
U.S
Survey calls for political reform in campaign financing
Arkansas leaders from both major parties in a Democrat survey urged major changes to how campaigns are funded. They cited Watergate and Agnew's resignation as eroding trust, with calls for strict contribution limits and stronger disclosure. Some saw national impact but debated severity. others favored broader spending limits and tax law changes.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Democrat
Spiro T Agnew
Bradley D. Jesson
Fort Smith
Democrat Party
Agnew
Charles Bernard
Earle
Republican Party
Arkansas party brass oppose proposal on vice presidential approval
In Fort Smith Arkansas Democratic chair Brad Jesson and Republican chair Jim Caldwell voiced opposition to a Griffin proposal giving Congress final say on choosing the vice president. They argued voters should decide, urged pre approval inquiry, and criticized timing and political fairness. The piece also notes Nixon and McGovern references and ends with Oregon related state bird history.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Arkansas
Congress
Senate
Robert P. Griffin
Brad Jesson
Fort Smith
Jim Caldwell
Rogers
Caldwell
Jesson
Griffin
Nixon
George McGovern
Thomas Egleton
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