No. 59 Opposed as Big Labor Pushes for Closed Shop
The Star urges voters to defeat Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 59 linking to a national Big Labor campaign. It would overturn Arkansas Amendment No. 34 protecting nonmembers from dismissal or dues, pushing a closed shop if certain conditions are met, risking new industry in the state. The notice also details the initiative petition to the Secretary of State for the November 2, 1976 election and its procedural setup.
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Arkansas churches urged to ring bells for turnout
Gov. Pryor to sign a proclamation urging Arkansas churches to ring bells on election day to boost turnout. State Auditor Jimmie Jones predicts at least 53 percent of voters will cast ballots, a dip from 58 percent in the spring primaries. Harold Jinks of Piggott, coordinator for Arkansas Senior Citizens for Carter Mondale, organized the bell plan with five local churches.
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Hope Board Swears In New Director Bucky Sharp
A new Hope Board of Directors member, Charles Bucky Sharp, was sworn in during Tuesday’s meeting to fill the vacancy from former Mayor Sam Strong. Sharp runs unopposed and the board approved easement payments under the Community Development program as recommended. The board discussed city auditing options, budget issues, fire department staffing, and granted the mayor authority to sign an easement with AP&L.
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Escaped lion roams Georgia hills near border
In Ringgold Georgia a 400 pound lioness from Vernon Keown’s private zoo escaped with five others. Four lions were killed within hours after the breakout as searchers focused on a 35 acre fenced area seven miles north near the Georgia Tennessee line.
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Korean leader linked to bribery program, Post reports
The Korean government denies ties to Park Tongsun while the Washington Post cites highly sensitive intelligence alleging President Park Chung Hee ordered bribing U.S. congressmen with cash gifts and campaign contributions. The grand jury probes Park and money from rice deals amid Seoul’s insistence on separation from Park’s lobbying.
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U.S. to boost airpower in Europe with F15 deployment
Pentagon outlines a major buildup of U S Air Force jets in Europe starting next spring. The plan adds 84 fighters bringing total to about 550 and includes a wing of 72 F15s to West Germany and 84 F111s to Britain. F4s to Nellis and base swaps complete by end of 1977 boosting personnel to about 306000.
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Four Gulf survivors rescued after ship sinks off Apalachicola
Four men from Gulfport Mississippi were saved after their raft drifted 135 miles west of Apalachicola following the sinking of the Noonie G., a 77 foot offshore supply ship. A search plane spotted a flashlight, and a rescue helicopter plucked them just after midnight. They were taken to a hospital for observation and walked unassisted to an ambulance.
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Aides deny Ford interest in Playboy interview
Playboy executives say the White House floated a Ford interview but Ford aides insist he never intended to participate. Campaign activity in Illinois highlighted the state’s decisive role as Carter and Ford addressed foreign policy and interparty attacks.
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Hope City Halloween Trick or Treat Set for Saturday
The Hope City Board of Directors declared Halloween would be held on October 30, a Saturday, instead of October 31. Mayor Mel Thrash said many parents asked for Saturday trick or treating and noted other Arkansas towns making the switch.
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Rhodesian talks face Black demands and unity rift in Geneva
In Geneva ahead of the conference on southern Africa the Rhodesian white leadership rejected immediate black demands including freeing about 600 prisoners and halting military actions. Britain supports freeing political prisoners. Joshua Nkomo refused unity with Muzorewa and Sithole, asserting only he and Robert Mugabe can speak for Rhodesian blacks.
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