Our Daily Sliced Thin on News Media and Defense Cuts
Editor cites Sen Gale McGee on news quality and press responsibility. argues newspapers must report truthfully as public speech, noting wrong reporting but defending publication of viewpoints. Reflects on defense budget cuts, inflation, and the impact of dollars on goods.
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Alex. H. Washburn
U.S
National News Paper Association
Gale McGee
Wyoming Democrat
America
Sen. McGee
Jim Reed
Missouri
Senate panel approves about 9 billion in individual tax relief
The Senate Finance Committee tentatively backed roughly 9 billion dollars in individual income tax relief as it moves to send the tax reform bill to the Senate for debate. The plan preserves House relief, aims for rate cuts across brackets, and includes a new low income allowance, a higher standard deduction, and targeted rate reductions.
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Joe Hall
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Russell B. Long
D.fa
Senate
Long
House
Giant 210-pound pumpkin pies feed Pumpkintown
In Pumpkintown West Virginia a 210 pound pumpkin grown by Mrs Jessie Hancock could yield enough pies for a month of Halloweens. She plans to carve one of the world’s largest jack o lanterns to thrill tonight’s trick or treaters. The hamlet, once home to hundreds, now has four families.
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Pumpkintown
W.va
Jessie Hancock
Randolph County
Seeks Negro to Head New Industry Plan
Gov Winthrop Rockefeller asked the NAACP and the National Urban League in New York to help find a Negro to lead a new industry training program. State Education Commissioner A W Pord had nominated R J Altheimer, a Negro assistant principal at Little Rock Metropolitan High School, for the post, but Rockefeller’s administration rejected the appointment. Mary McLeod, Rockefeller’s education adviser, said race did not influence the decision.
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Litle Kuck
Winthrop Rockefeller
NAACP
National Urban League
New York
A. W. Pord
R. J. Altheimer
Little Rock Metropolitan High School
Rockefeller
Mary McLeod
Altheimer
Finch to Use Court Ruling in Action Against South Schools
Washington AP report says Secretary Robert H. Finch plans to use the Supreme Court desegregation-now decision as a basis for vigorous new action against hundreds of holdout southern school districts. The move signals a broad push to enforce desegregation across the region.
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Finch
South Schools
Thelen Sr
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Robert H. Finch
Supreme Court
Sion
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Office For Civil Rights
Washington
Nixon
Group Denies LBJ Handed Out Grants
A group linked to Lyndon B. Johnson denies impropriety in negotiating multimillion dollar federal land and cash grants before he left the White House. Austin Geriatric Center president says the nonprofit is structured to prevent personal gain and no money has changed hands. A Johnson ally claims no federal funds were given. Senator Williams accuses a White House sanctioned giveaway involving 26.5 acres of land and $8.5 million in loans and grants. HEW demanded return of land for lack of tax exempt status. Treasury offers no immediate comment.
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Austin, Tex
Lyndon B. Johnson Associates
White House
Frank C. Erwin Jr
Austin Geriatric Center Inc
Roy A. Butler
Johnson
John J. Williams
R-Del
Senate
Austin
Williams
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Old Peoples and Health Center
Treasury Department
HEW
Delaware Republican
Federal Housing Administration
U.S
Associated Press
Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson Associated
WR Named to Honorary Post
Gov Winthrop Rockefeller elected to the national honorary Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Achievement in Dallas Texas AP reports the honor reflects youth inspiration work.
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Dallas, Tex
Winthrop Rockefeller
The
American Academy of Achievement
Uncommon Virus Names Mock a Common Cold
Ay HAL BOYLE mocks medical jargon in a light ap AP column noting people often fear rare named afflictions. He jokes that many suffer from phobias such as ter paxophobia archmophobia hypergyophobia levo phobia and dextrophobia while navigating everyday life and responsibilities.
Hijacker of Plane Frees Passengers
A Trans World Airlines jet hijacked in California landed in Denver for refueling and later resumed toward New York with 40 passengers aboard. The hijacker fired a shot in New York as the craft originated from Los Angeles to San Francisco. No injuries were reported and officials said all aboard were safe.
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Bangor
Maine
Trans World Airlines
California
Shannon
Ireland
Cairo
Denver
New York
TWA
Jim Leonard
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Baltimore
St. Lois
Kansas City
Las Vegas
Nev
Salt Lake City
Utah
Jonesboro Seeks Revenue Increase to Meet Demands
Jonesboro mayor Neil Stallings says the city must raise revenue by at least $120 000 to meet bare minimum demands. The city’s annual revenue exceeds $1 million. He calls for hiring four firemen and six policemen at about $50 000 each and a 5 percent pay boost for city employees, costing around $20 000.
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Jonesboro, Ark
Neil Stallings
Jonesboro
Stallings
Nixon to cut back U.S. role in Latin American aid
President Nixon is expected to announce a reduced leadership role for the United States in Latin American development. He will outline a more limited, partner stance while maintaining interest, and may propose modest trade and aid liberalizations, reflecting doubts about the Alliance for Progress.
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George Gedda
Associated Press
Atter _ WASHINGTON
Nixon
United States
Alliance For Progress
Inter-American Press Association
U.S
Latin America
Washington
Rain Should Diminish by Friday Night
The Associated Press reports rainfall across the state easing tonight as a low pressure system moves eastward. Skies clear in the east by Saturday, with warmer temps west tonight and statewide Saturday, and cool nights. Razorback game conditions look fair with cool to mild temperatures in Fayetteville Saturday afternoon. Rain totals for the prior 24 hours include 2.61 inches in El Dorado, 2.06 at Pine Bluff, and 1.86 at Little Rock, with others ranging down to 0.07 inches in Blytheville.
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Associated Press
U. S. Weather Bureau
Fayetteville
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Blytheville
Harrison
Fort Smith
Jonesboro
Texarkana
Little Rock
Pine Bluff
Memephis
el Dorado
Memphis
North Vietnam surfaces from bombing halt needs rebuilds
A year after U S bombing pauses, Hanoi reports rebuilding roads, rails, and water transport while industry remains largely rubble. U S intelligence estimates note 35,000 structures destroyed and industry reduced to 1954 levels, with recovery delayed until bombing ended.
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Hy Fred S
Hoffman
Washington
U.S
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Lydon B. Johnson
Panhandle
Nixon aide denies impropriety and court nominees questioned
AP reports a senior aide rejects impropriety claims in grant talks and federal land deals as critics press the Haynsworth nomination. Separately, committees discuss civil rights, school desegregation, and tax reform amid broader Vietnam and Middle East tensions.
Hyde Accused Same Day He Retired
Rosel H. Hyde faces contempt of Congress charges on the day of his retirement as FCC chairman amid praise for 45 years in government service. Dean Burch won Senate confirmation as new FCC chairman. Rep. Harley Staggers says Congress must access agency records on radio license awards. Hyde contests contempt, citing protecting hearing integrity.
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Robert A. Hunt
Associated Press
Washington
Rosel H. Hyde
Congress
Federal Communications Commission
Dean Burch
Arizona
Senate
FCC
House Commerce Committee
Hyde
Harley, Staggers
House
Rockefeller Cancels Visit to Fort Smith Arkansas
Gov Winthrop Rockefeller canceled his Fort Smith area stop during a regional tour due to bad weather. A spokesman said his plane could not depart Winrock Farms, delaying the planned visit planned for Thursday.
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Associated Press
Fort Smith, Ark
Winthrop Rockefeller
Fort Smith
Winrock Farms
All Around Town workshop at Southern State College
Southern State College will host a one day workshop for 45 Upward Bound students in the Fine Arts Building on Saturday afternoon, featuring a panel on European travel by Will V Rutherford. Readings include several Hope and Hempstead youths. Army Pvt Loyd Washington Jr recently completed nine weeks of training at Fort Polk with guerrilla exercises. Fire Chief James Cobb urges patience during siren tests. status update on Johnny Fricks after an auto collision near Fort Smith with two Texarkana students killed.
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Southern State College
Will V. Rutherford
Yerger
Hope
Benny Gorz
Joseph C. Gorg
Henry Lee McKenney
Roy Laudermilk
Gerald Purifoy
Millard Pu
Fort Smith
Johnny Fricks
Texarkana
Allies Sign Secret 1970 Plan For Vietnam War
In Saigon the five major allies United States South Korea Thailand Australia and New Zealand agreed on a secret annual military plan outlining campaign goals troop and supply priorities and operating areas. Signed by Gen Creighton Abrams the agreement does not create a formal treaty but reflects each government stance. The Philippines is not a signatory. The report notes potential U.S. troop reductions and mentions turnover of 13 U.S. Navy patrol boats and redeployment of F100 jets replaced by A37 aircraft from England AFB to support Vietnamization efforts.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
United States
South Korea
Thailand
Australia
New Zealand
South Vietnamese Joint General Staff
Creighton Abrams
U.S
Vietnam
Philippines
U.S. Air Force
Big Bien’ An
England Air Force Base
Weyerhaeuser Eyes Arkansas Plant as $100 Million Mill Considered
Weyerhaeuser of Tacoma announces a three state site search for a $100 million liner board and corrugating medium mill to begin by December 1971. Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Mississippi are options with a focus on transport, water, and raw materials. The project would use a 389 inch wire fourdrinier and serve U S and export markets.
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Tacoma
Wash
Arkansas
Weyerhaeuser Company of
Weyerhaeuser
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Dierks Forest, Inc
Hot Springs
Dierks
Rust Engineering Company of
Birmingham
Mid-South
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