McGovern Says Nixon Responsible for War Decision
Sen George McGovern argues the Senate end-the-war vote shifts full Indochina War responsibility to President Nixon. He says Nixon’s sole decision power now risks a controversial outcome and a difficult political position. McGovern notes enactment came after Cambodia incursion and signals no further legislative attempts this year.
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Arkansas Weather: warm with scattered thundershowers
Weather report for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Wednesday shows high 89 and low 70 with .02 inches of rain. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies in Arkansas with little temperature change through Thursday and widely scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers, mainly in the western half. Tonight low in the upper 80s to low 70s, Thursday high in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
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Warm Humid Weather to Persist Across Arkansas
The Associated Press reports warm humid conditions to continue in Arkansas through Thursday with scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. The western part of the state is expected to see the most shower activity, driven by an upper air low over Western Texas and Southeast Colorado.
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Faubus loan details emerge from Madison County records
The Arkansas Democrat reports Orval E. Faubus borrowed 100000 to 105000 in 1969 on Madison County acreage. Records obtained by aide David Stewart link the loan to Hot Springs Crop., incorporated 1960 with Giss, Dickey, and Terry as organizers. Faubus confirms the loan but declines further comment.
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West Helena Plan to Re open and desegregate schools
Little Rock School Board submitted a junior high desegregation plan to U S District Court to convert Horace Mann High into a junior high and close West Side Junior High in 1971. Judge Henley warned delaying plans could push back start of classes as district addresses desegregation. In West Helena Mohawk Rubber Co and United Rubber Workers Local 539 announced a three year contract raising pay by 82 cents an hour for most workers and 1 07 for skilled workers amid prior strikes and plant closure risks.
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Hope Bobcats face tough schedule and playoff goal
Hope High School head coach Ronnie Higgins and assistants Solomon Tate White Ross McMurray and Alexander spoke at a Kiwanis meeting. Higgins said the team will play ten regular games this year to set up a conference playoff and potential AA state playoff game. Dale Franks begins Kiwanis year by forming committees.
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Finance Board Buys U.S. Bonds
The Arkansas Board of Finance voted to invest $6 million of state cash deposits in United States Treasury bonds. State Treasurer Nanci Hull reported total cash deposits of $33.63 million across Arkansas banks, with $24.844 million in the securities account and the plan to add the $6 million purchase.
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Faubus Accuses Rockefeller Backing in Arkansas Runoff
Faubus contends Rockefeller forces back Bumpers in the runoff, while Bumpers denies Rockefeller funding and accuses Faubus of slander. Faubus cites influence via Rockefeller networks and Batesville facilities, as Bumpers campaigns in Pine Bluff and Batesville. He argues liberal but effective governance, cites retirement plans and hospital benefits as progress.
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Census Depicts Population Shifts and Accuracy Claims
The census shows New York holding near parity with Detroit and Baltimore while warm-weather cities Los Angeles Houston Dallas San Diego Austin and Phoenix gain. Farm population drops from 15 million to 10 million with migration toward the coasts and north. Officials cite 61 million rechecks with 4200 misses and project final error under 3 percent. Dating begins at age 14 for boys and girls according to Britannica.
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