March 1967 armored column advances toward Ras Abu Dareg
A wartime field report describes Egyptian resistance along a broad road as Israeli armored units push toward Ras Abu Dareg Ras Za Farana and Ras Abu Dareg. The column encounters reinforced positions, ambush attempts, and vehicle losses while destroying guard houses and gun emplacements in the southern theater.
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Debate Opens on Electoral College
The Howsé launches a historic debate today on changing the electoral system for president. Three plans will be before the House including direct popular election and district and proportional approaches, with action not expected until next Wednesday.
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Near miss at O'Hare prompts safety radio rule talk
An American Airlines jet on takeoff from O'Hare narrowly avoided a collision with a stray private plane. The veteran pilot dived to miss the intruder, later commenting on the scare. Following a Dayton crash, a TWA pilot pushed for towers to require position radio beacons for small planes near city airports, a proposal the FAA has yet to decide.
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Gsiam Quartet Readies Friday Crater Event
Public is invited to a Friday event at Gnomy crater with admission set at $100. The notice outlines event details and invites community attendance.
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Weather Summary for 24 Hours to 7 AM Wednesday
The report shows a high near 87 and a low around 60 with clear to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures rise to the mid 80s today and tonight, with a gradual warming trend continuing into this period.
Senate studies record rate hike requests by private utilities
Lawrence L Knutson reports that state utility commissions faced a record $961 million in pending rate increase applications as of June 1, with electric gas and telephone bills looming higher for consumers. Major filings include Consolidated Hilton and Commonwealth Edison, while FCC figures add $214 million more. The Senate committee, led by Sen. Metcalf, pursues public consumer information and a federally financed expert staff. The FCC meanwhile appointed a watcher to oversee rate talks with AT&T amid calls for transparency.
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Dirksen to Be Buried in Home State
President Nixon eulogizes Everett Dirksen as the nation honors the long time Senate Republican leader. Dirksen lies in the Capitol rotunda with Senate seal on the coffin before burial in Pekin Illinois. Memorial service draws 900 attendees including Cabinet members and foreign envoys.
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On On the Road in Arkansas September Events
Arkansas events calendar lists numerous fairs livestock shows and rodeos across cities including Hot Springs Texarkana Bentonville Fort Smith Pine Bluff Conway Little Rock and Harrison for late September. It notes events from Sept 8 to Oct 5 with traditional county fairs district showcases and the 30th Arkansas Livestock Expo.
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Texarkana
Benton County
Bentonville
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Fort Smith
Hope
Pine Bluff
Conway
Alton
Little Rock
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Moon Rock Sits 150 Million Years With No Action
At Space Center Houston scientists describe a lunar rock sample from Apollo 11 that solidified about three billion years ago and was likely blasted from the moon by a meteor impact. The rock, sitting on the surface for 150 million years, offers clues to lunar and Earth history but no immediate economic or life evidence.
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Earth
Warmer Weather Forecast For Arkansas
The Associated Press reports a slight warming trend in Arkansas with no rain. Lows tonight expected in the low 50s to low 60s, highs Thursday near the low 90s. Reported temps include 76 Harrison, 77 Memphis, 78 Fayetteville, 82 Little Rock, 85 El Dorado and Fort Smith, 89 Texarkana. overnights from 45 Fayetteville to 66 Texarkana. No rainfall in the 24 hours to 7:30 a.m. today.
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Arkansas
U.S. Weather Bureau
Harrison
Memphis
Fayetteville
Jonesboro
Pine Bluff
Little Rock
el Dorado
Fort Smith
Texarkana
Texcarkana
Arkansas Governor and Rep Nab Murphy Face Off at Town Hall
In Pine Bluff Ark state Rep Nap Murphy confronted Gov Rockefeller at a town hall asking the governor to tell the people the truth about spending. Rockefeller replied he could not spend one more nickel and challenged Murphy with remarks about a potential third term. The exchange drew shouts and a lighthearted jab from Rockefeller.
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Ark
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Murphy
Hamburg
Winthrop Rockefeller
Rockefeller
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Hugo widow Claudia Chambless dies. banker Spencer cited
Claudia Chambless of Hugo Oklahoma died September 9 at Hugo Hospital. Survived by brother Jesse A. Brown. Funeral Thursday 10:30 a.m. in Hugo. Spencer, former Arkansas senator and banking leader, noted for long service with Arkansas Bankers Association and positions at Federal Reserve Bank of Little Rock and Arkansas Louisiana Gas. He began as bookkeeper in Okolona Arkansas and rose to president of First National Bank of Hope. He attended American Bankers Association convention in Honolulu September 28. will return October 2 to Little Rock.
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Hugo
Oklahoma
Hope
Hugo Hospital
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