Recreation gaps at Millwood Lake spark government action
The Nashville News reports Howard county aims to develop four recreation areas around Millwood Lake and send four delegates to present to the U.S. Corps of Engineers next Tuesday, Oct. 22. The lake lacks sufficient boat ramps and safe harbor for docks, raising concerns about permits and potential private harbor development at Beard's Bluff and Saratoga landings in Hempstead county.
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Howard County
Millwood Lake
U.S. Corps of Engineers
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Saratoga Landings
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Millwood
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Quachita Lakes
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Apollo 7 fires powerful steering engine test in space
Apollo 7 astronauts fired the spacecraft's steering engine for 66 seconds over the Gulf of Mexico in a record energy burn. Commander Walter Schirra manually guided the last 30 seconds, noting a 1 g cabin force while the ship performed as automatic systems held. The test demonstrated manual override capability and set a new energy record for a manned space ship.
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AP Aerospace Winter Space Center
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Navy
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Apollo 7
Gulf of Mexico
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Air Force
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Walter Cunningham
Clear Lake
Manned Spacecraft Center
Man Killed in Headon Collision in Bradford
Floyd A. Alexander 32 of Bradford died Thursday night in a headon crash on U.S. 67 about a mile north of Bradford. Police said the collision occurred near the area as emergency crews responded to the fatal wreck.
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Van Buren Man Shot Killed in Barrow Behind Home
Als Len Benson, 64, of Van Buren was shot and killed Thursday near his home. Police investigate in Van Buren Arkansas as full details and motive remain unclear.
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Tampa in the Path of Hurricane Gladys
Hurricane Gladys moved north in the Gulf of Mexico likely to turn east and hit Florida's Gulf Coast north of Tampa. Winds fell to 80 mph as coastal warnings were issued from Sarasota to Clearwater with expected five foot tides and heavy rains across Central and Northeast Florida. The Cuban news agency reported one death and mass evacuations of about 64,000 people on Cuba.
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Protisa Lating
Captive of Weekend TV Football Suggests Some Improvements
Joy Stilley offers lighthearted, critical observations on televised football. She cites slow play, shared balls, indecisive players, repeated actions, faulty stadium clocks, and sideline chatter as causes of delays, and she urges faster pacing and better officiating.
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NEW York
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Tme
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Jacqueline Kennedy to wed Onassis in private Greek wedding
Jacqueline Kennedy arrived in Greece to marry Aristotle Onassis within days. The ceremony will be private on Scorpios with no reporters, as she travels with Onassis, his sister, and her two children. Helicopters will ferry guests to Scorpios. honeymoon possibly aboard his yacht.
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Philip Dopoulas
Associated Press
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Jacqueline Kennedy
Greece
Ridday
Aristotle Onassis
Onassis
Scorpios
Jackie
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Christina
Economy Crisis Cuts Look at Home Projects Amid Budget Fights
Washington AP report notes Congress slashed billions in federal spending while shielding some home district programs. House vote raised school aid by 94 million amid wider cuts totaling about 12 billion from Johnson budget requests, with exemptions kept for farm price supports and medical aid.
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Associated Press
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Treasury
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
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Executive Branch
House
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
George ‘Smathers
D-Fla
John J
Williams
R-Del
Washington
Mills
House Rules Committee
Nat's Output Increase in Spite of Tax
A panel of industry economists predicts a roughly 60 billion dollar rise in national output for next year, nearly matching 1968 gains despite tax increases. The forecast, prepared for the fall Business Council meeting, projects GNP at about 915 billion dollars with continued price inflation.
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Arthur H. Okun
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Two Newspapers Differ on Endorsements
The Newport Daily Independent backs Governor Winthrop Rockefeller for a second term praising his work on prison reform insurance cleanup and anti-gambling efforts. The Petit Jean Country Headlight endorses Marion Crank criticizing Rockefeller for placing cronies on the state payroll and costly campaign materials while noting Crank’s weaker finances.
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Marion H. Crank
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Newport Daily Independent
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Petit Jean
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Emerson Child Killed by Truck in Arkansas Accident
Eight year old Emerson resident Johnny Weaver was struck and killed by a pickup on 8 Crittenden County road about 32 miles southeast of Edmondson. The driver was William Weaver of Edmondson.
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West Memphis
Ark
Johnny Weaver
Emerson
Crittenden County Road
Edmondson
William Weaver
War talk and peace hopes reshape presidential race
Reports of progress in Paris peace talks revive Vietnam focus in the campaign. Nixon backs a bombing halt if it does not endanger U.S. troops, while Thurmond cautions against assuming an early end to the war. Humphrey and Muskie avoid debating the Paris talks as Wallace suspends campaigning.
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George C. Wallace
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Columbia, D.C
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Chicago
Pedestrian Is Injured In Street Collision
B C Hollis of 409 S Elm St suffered a broken arm and leg after being struck by a car at Third and Elm around 9 am He was treated at a local hospital Police reported the driver as Mrs Mary F Hodges of Rt 2 Emmet no charges were filed Ward said
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Rt. 2
Emmet
Kennedy to wed Onassis in Greece on private island
Jacqueline Kennedy, 39, plans to marry Greek magnate Aristotle Onassis, 62, next week on his private island. The wedding could alter her public image as friends and foes weigh Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox implications amid U S Vietnam and political debates.
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Greece
Aristotle Onassis
Church of Onassis
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Pierre Furst
United Nations
TV Debate Agreement by Jonesboro Candidates
In Jonesboro Arkansas AP a televised debate has been agreed to by Congress candidates Guy Newcomb Republican and Alexander Democrat with KAIT TV offering free air time. A station spokesman cautioned that details are not yet set. Previously Newcomb challenged Alexander who accepted.
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Ark
Guy Newcomb
Bill Alexander
Congress
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Newcomb
Alexander
Hanoi Balks on Bombing Halt Pact
Saigon balks at a North Vietnam bombing halt while Hanoi studies a US proposal for ceasefire moves. South Vietnam demands any deal be approved by its National Assembly and executive leadership. U.S. pilots report 100 missions Thursday and continued air strikes along the coast and panhandle.
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Associated Press
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U.S
North Vietnam
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South Vietnam
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Huong
Vietnam
National Assembly
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Senate
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Highlands
Demilitarized Zone
Inmate Held in Prison Slaying at Cummins Prison Farm Arkansas
A Cummins Prison Farm inmate is in custody in connection with the slaying of a trusty. Authorities say Vernon Griffin, 35, was identified as the victim. Cary Haydis, associate superintendent, faces charges relating to robbery and larceny. A homemade knife was used in the incident.
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