Draft Lottery Fate Question in Senate News Brief
Nixon’s plan to draft 19 year olds by lottery moves toward House approval with a 31-0 vote in the Armed Services Committee. Senate prospects are uncertain as Stennis hesitates to bring the bill to the floor amid proposed revisions by Kennedy and others.
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Bysim Adams
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
House
Senate
House Armed Services Committee
Armed Services
John C. Stennis
Dmiss
Edward. Kennedy
D-Mass
Don Quixote of Modern Penology Tilts At Windmills Again
John R. Starr reports from Arkansas where former reform advocate Thomas Morton revisits Cummins Prison Farm, claiming a hidden graveyard for murdered convicts. Morton’s 1968 skeleton unearthing sparked his dismissal, yet reforms continued under Dan Stephens who built a hospital, schools, and ballparks.
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John R. Starr
Associated Press
Don Quixote
Arkansas
Thomas 0. Morton
University of Arkansas
Cummins
Orval E. Faubus
Dan D. Stephens
Morton
Stephens
Murton
Wastebasket Debate Highlights Marital Tests
JOY STILLEY reports a New Jersey counselor lists seven basic marital conflicts and adds a domestic quarrel over wastebasket control. The piece humorously explores hoarding, clutter and the tug between discarding items and preserving mementos from a long marriage, including a 20 year old TV and a college aged child’s teething ring.
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Joy Stilley
NEW York
New Jersey
Nixon thanks Hope Chamber for prizewinning melon in 1969
President Richard Nixon thanks the Hope Chamber of Commerce for sending the champion 153 pound Hope County watermelon. The letter praises growers Pod Rogers and Carter Russell and notes the fruit’s display away from the Agriculture Department. Mayor Frank Douglas proclaims October 18 1969 as Pod Rogers and Carter Russell Day in Hope Arkansas.
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Hope
Ark
Star Photo Loft
Frank Douglas
Lester Kent
Carter Russell
C. M
Richard Nixon
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
George Frazier
Frazier
Hammerschmidt
Robert Webb
Hope County
Chamber of Commerce
Lynn Harris
Jerry Pruden
Hardin
Department of Agriculture
Arkansas
Rogers
Glen Campbell
Hollywood
California
Hempstead County
City of
Pod Rogers
Podt Rogers
City of Hope
Region Band and Twirling Meet At Hammons Stadium
Bands and twirlers from southwest Arkansas compete in marching and baton events Saturday at Hammons Stadium. Band activities start in the afternoon with several towns listed in 10 minute intervals, while twirling runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.
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Southwest Arkansas
Hammons Stadium
Lewisville
Murfreesboro
Stamps
Ashdown
DeQueen
Mena
Prescott
Arkadelphia
Hope
Son of Local Man Killed in Action
PFC Jerrell Ray Jones, son of Gerald E. Jones of 202 High Street, was killed in action in Viet Nam on October 14. Survived by mother Mrs. Tommy Gorham, brother James, sisters Debra and Mrs. Patricia Domski, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Luther Galloway. Body arrives October 22 and will be at McLellan Funeral Home at 379 Ray Road in Superior.
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Jerrell Ray Jones
Gerald E. Jones
High Street
Viet Nam
Tommy Gorham
James
Debra
Superior
Arizona
Patricia Domski
Mesa Air
Luther Galloway
Hope
McLellan Funeral Home
Ray Road
Stolen Plane Lands in Field Near Calico Rock
A man landed a plane in a field near Calico Rock Arkansas about three weeks ago after telling farmer Jesse Butler he would seek a mechanic. The single engine Cessna 140 valued at 3000 dollars was stolen from Walnut Ridge Airport on September 28, and authorities are investigating.
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Calico Rock
Ark
Here
Jesse Butler
Butler
Walnut Ridge
Peace talks focus on two deadlock issues
North Vietnam demands secret talks with the Provisional Revolutionary Government and the withdrawal of all non South Vietnamese troops, while the United States insists all four delegations be represented. The stalemate, tied to Saigon's status, risks U.S. recognition of the Viet Cong if talks proceed without Saigon. The article also notes related U.S. and global news snippets.
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Wows
Paris
North Viets Stat
Saigon
U.S
United States
Xuan Thuy
Henry Cabot Lodge
Hanoi
Nguyen van Thieu
Viet Cong
North Vieteam
Martin Out as Federal Reserve Chief
Nixon announced the nomination of Arthur F. Burns to replace William McChesney Martin Jr. as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. Burns, 65, Austrian born, formerly led the New York Stock Exchange and served as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. He has been counselor to Nixon since January and is set to take over next January 31 when Martin’s term ends.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Arthur F. Burns
William McChesney Martin Jr
Federal Reserve Board
Burns
Austria
Central Bank
Martin
New York Stock Exchange
Martin Long
Council of Economic Advisers
Eisenhower
Ronald L. Ziegler
All Around Town and Local Notices Blend
M D Shell joins Buchanan Drugs in Prescott while Lady of Good Hope Church and Father Enderlin express thanks for a spaghetti supper in Catholic Hall. Lake Saline reports normal pool elevation at 259.20 feet with 125 cfs discharge and clear water in September. lake visitation tallies reach 102,700. Fishing reports note bass on plastic worms and Hot Spots at Saline River, Pipeline, Highline. crappie on minnows at Baker's Bend and Beards Lake. bream biting worms and crickets at Pipeline and Parolenia. U S Savings Bonds sales in Hempstead September total 9 437 and the year 31360715 at 61.9 percent of quota 262000. County sales totals 6604 for the year 80519 at 61.9 percent of 130000. Lafayette sales 3718 for year 42683 at 54 percent of 79000. Nevada County sales 5275 for year 43538 at 48.8 percent of 91000. Opal Stone released from St Michael's Hospital Texarkana and doing well at home. Vietnam-impacted Hope or Hempstead County residents can have GIs receive letters by adding names to Roy Anderson list at 777-3481. Texarkana-born John A Chisholm Jr elected vice-chair and Arthur Streek named secretary of the Southwest District Advisory Committee of the Arkansas Regional Medical Program.
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Millwood Pool
Baker’s Bend
Beards Lake
Parolenia
Victory Comptometer lands $1.15 million bomb part contract
Washington AP reports Victory Comptometer Corp. of Rogers has won a $1.15 million contract to manufacture metal component parts for bombs. Rep. John Paul Hammerschmidt, R-Ark., announced the award on Thursday.
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Associated Press Washington
Victory Comptometer Corp
Rogers
John Paul Hammerschmidt
Vietnam War Casualty Trends Shift as U S Withdrawals Begin
AP dispatch notes rising South Vietnamese battlefield deaths while American combat deaths fall over 22 weeks after May 10, reflecting more attacks on village militias, Vietnamese forces taking greater defense roles, and ongoing U S withdrawals. Reports cite Mekong Delta handover, joint operations with U S troops, and a six week lull with limited clashes and multiple air raids.
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George Esper
Baigon
U.S
9Th Infantry
Mekong Delta
Saigon
Reginal
Air Force
Pleiku
Mountaire Buys Into Local Firm
Nashville Mountaire Poultry Co has acquired an interest in Southwestern Frozen Foods Inc of Hope. The deal expands production and marketing of cooked and uncooked chicken and meat products, with plants in Hope and Springhill Louisiana. Mountaire plans a new by products plant near De Queen and will use the Mountaire kitchen label on cooked items.
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Nashville
Mountaire Poultry Co
Southwestern Frozen Foods, Inc
Hope
G. Ted Cameron
Mountaire Poultry
Southwest
Mountaire
Southwestern Frozen Foods
Springhill
Mountaire Kitchen
Cameron
de, Queen
Hugh Reese
Southwestern Frogen Foods
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Buchanan Drugs
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John A. Chisholm Jr
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