Main Street Bids High Delayed by City Board Action
The Hope city directors delayed awarding relocation and rebuilding bids for South Main Street after two bids totalled 183,463 from Benning Construction, 174,744.75 from Bil Lee. The engineer’s estimate was 120,000. A large storm sewer project was excluded to be done by the street department at lower cost. The board plans a special meeting for further bid study and zoning plan adoption with Urban Planning Associates.
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South Main Street
Benning Construction Company
Sheridan
Bil Lee
Texarkana
Main Street
Urban Planning Associates of
Little Rock
Hope Planning & Zoning Commission
Tom Hodges
Urban Planning Associates
John Hawkins
Don Walker
John E. Hawkins & Associates
Federal Aviation Agency
Hope
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company
Highway Department
Four Day Week Trial Approved for Grand Island Police
Grand Island Neb AP reports the city council approved a six month trial implementing a four day work week with ten hour shifts for police officers. The plan aims to maintain coverage while achieving extended rest periods.
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Grand Island, Neb
Grand Island
County Reports 46 Traffic Deaths in August
The Police Services Division reports 46 traffic fatalities in August, eight fewer than last year. In the Hope District 6 deaths occurred on Arkansas highways, with Miller 3, Sevier 2, Hempstead 1, and Clark, Howard, LaFayette, Little River, Nevada, Pike none. A total of 82 accidents were investigated locally, with Clark County recording 17, Hempstead 15, and Little River 11. Excessive speed, following to close, and yielding rights of way were noted as contributing factors. statewide 1,115 accidents were investigated in August. motorists urged to drive carefully, watch for schoolchildren.
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Police Services Division
Monthly Statistical Review
Milton Mosier
Hope District
Arkansas
Miller
Sevier
Hempstead
Clark
Howard
LaFayette
Little River
Nevada
Pike
Mosier
Clark County
Hempstead County
Nursing Home Fire Leaves Six Dead in Salt Lake City
A blaze at Lil Haven nursing home on the second floor killed six residents and injured 11, with 18 people in the building when the fire started. Fire Marshal Ben Andrus said the cause would be investigated. Most survivors were hospitalized. the owner was away visiting relatives.
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Salt Lake City
Lil Haven
Ben Andrus
Monte Waldron
Lillian Waldron
Chattanooga
Tenn
U.S. Under Pressure to Devalue Dollar in Europe Talks
United States faces growing pressure from Europe and other Group of Ten nations to devalue the dollar at two day monetary talks in London. Britain backs devaluation. Japan and Canada reportedly support the move as Treasury Secretary Connally represents the U.S. amid calls to end the 10 percent import surcharge.
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Kris Coleman
Associated Press
London
United States
America
Nixon
U.S
Treasury
John B. Connally
Britain
Japan
Canada
U. S
Armyworms Hit Lawns and Pastures Across Hempstead County
Scattered rainfall in Southwest Arkansas boosts some crops while others suffer drought. Fall armyworms damage lawns and pastures in Hempstead County as cotton bollworms, loopers, and whiteflies affect fields. Cattle gain on lush pastures in Little River County and soybeans struggle without rain in Lafayette and Ouachita counties.
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Arkansas
Little River
Hempstead
Miller County
Lafayette County
Pike County
Ouachita County
There Are Many Ways You Can Tell About a Person's Character
A column by HAL BOYLE explores playful tests of character from flower preferences to everyday quirks. It touches on perceptions of taste, habits, and manners, including opinions on gifts, technology, aging, and midnight invitations, ending with a tease about continuation on page two.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Briton Criticizes U S After Attica Riot
London based reporter Ivor Key harshly condemns American handling of the Attica prison uprising that left 41 inmates and staff dead. European papers reflect horror and blame on racial tensions and political leadership amid the riot.
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London
America
New York
Attica
Europe
Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Ivor Key
London Daily Express
Key
Big Enemy Supply Base Uncovered Near Lao Minh Border
South Vietnamese and Hac Bao troops uncovered a major North Vietnamese supply base near Khe Sanh, finding over 400,000 rounds of ammunition, large quantities of wire, fuel, and five tons of rice in a 20-structure complex. A second, smaller cache was found nearby, marking the largest find since the Sept. 6 operation in the zone below the DMZ.
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Robert Tuckman
Associated Press
Saigon
Khe Sanh
le Trung Hien
Hac Bao
Black Panther
Hien
Demilitarized Zone
Busing Suit Filed at Jackson in Desegregation
Mississippi's largest school system sues in District Court to block state officials from withholding funds for bus transportation aimed at racial balance. The suit names Auditor Hamp King and Tax Commission members as defendants and seeks an injunction against Gov. Williams directive. Jackson officials say desegregation orders require district bus service, while Williams notes a state law banning municipal busing.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
Hamp King
State Tax Commission
John Bell Williams
Jackson
Burglars Loot Springdale Store of Guns and Watches
Springdale police report burglars entered via a second floor window at Oklahoma at & Supply Co. and stole 50 firearms including shotguns and rifles, plus 9 watches. The theft occurred during the night, prompting an investigation by authorities.
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Springdale
Ark
Oklahoma At & Supply Co
Autopsy confirms eight hostages shot at Attica uprising
State Corrections Commissioner Oswald says eight hostages died of gunshots after an Attica prison uprising. Medical examiner Edland states eight bodies show gunshot wounds with no throat slashing. union official Chase disputes the original claim. The rebellion's toll stands at 41 dead, including staff and inmates.
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Wv Eth
Nansdlone
Associated Press
Attica
N.Y
Russell G. Oswald
Attica State Prison
Hollis Chase
Oswald
John F. Edland
Monroe County
Edland
Hope player leads Henderson State defense shows grit
All Around Town outlines Lyle Jones of Hope as a veteran linebacker pivotal to Henderson State College Red dies. The clipping from Citizens Journal of Atlanta Texas cites Hopkins Memorials Inc run by Bobby Caraway and Ken Stewart moving to Atlanta and Texarkana respectively with roles defined. Also notes a $22 million DeGray Lake recreation project awarded to Chaney and Hope Contractors with completion targeted August 1972 and facility counts. Army Specialist Danny R Turner earns air medal in Vietnam. Senator McClellan says Senate House Conference on Public Works approves $91,000 more for Millwood Lake facilities.
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Citizens Journal of
Atlanta
Texas
Hopkins Memorials, Inc
Bobby Caraway
Texarkana
Ken Stewart
Irving
Caraway
Glenda
Kim 5
Joey
Stewart
Glenda Smith
Hope
Jay Hawley
Chaney and Hope Contractors
Addison
DeGray Lake
Iron Mountain
DeRoche Ridge
Shouse Ford
Highway 7
Caddo Bend
Arlie Moore
Johnl. McClellan
Senate House Conference Committee On Public Works
Millwood Lake
Shootout near Texarkana ends two killed in feud
A Miller County feud between the Ward and Reneau families erupted in a Doddridge general store. Two killed Carl Reneau 35 and Floyd Ward 45. Sha ron Reneau and Barbara Ward hospitalised. Five Ward family members arrested. Deputy said 12 to 15 shots fired. Daniel Boone Ward earlier charged with assault with intent to kill.
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ImaAanacuva
Atk
Miller County
Doddridge
Here
Carl Reneau
Floyd Ward
Texarkana
Reneau
Sharon
Barbara Ward
Ward
Leslie Greer
Greer
Daniel Boone Ward
Edith Killed 23 Posing New Threat
Tropical Storm Edith, after killing 23 in Central America, threatened hurricane force again as it moved toward the Texas Gulf Coast. A hurricane watch stretched from Brownsville to Galveston while New York City and Pennsylvania faced heavy rains and disaster area pleas. An unnamed depression near Grananda headed toward Venezuela and the Windward Islands, forecasting flash flood danger.
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Associated Press
Edith
Central America
Texas Gulf Coast
National Hurricane Center
Brownsville
Galveston
Tex
Pennsylvania
Heidi
North Atlantic
National Weather Service
Milton J. Schapp
Delaware
Montgomery
Bucks
Chester
Philadelphia
North Atlantic Seaboard
New York
Connecticut
New York City
John V. Lindsay
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Staten Island
Granada
Caribbean Sea
Hurricane Center
Venezuela
Bonaire
Curacao
Aruba
Cooler air to move into Arkansas as front sweeps in
A cooler pattern is forecast for Arkansas tonight and Thursday as a 4 front moves southeast across the state. The remnant of tropical storm Edith may push northward from Texas later in the week bringing a sharper temperature drop. Highs Tuesday were in the 90s with Harrison at 97 and Fort Smith and Little Rock at 96. Overnight lows span the 60s, with Fayetteville 61 and El Dorado 58. no rainfall was recorded in the 24 hours to 7 am.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Edith
Texas
South
Harrison
Fort Smith
Little Rock
Fayetteville
Jonesboro
Pine Bluff
Texarkana
el Dorado
Memphis
Escapee Is Recaptured Near Arkansas River
DUMAS Arkansas AP John Franklin Williams age 45 recaptured Tuesday north of Dumas near the Arkansas River after escaping Sunday from Cumming Prison Farm where he was serving a two year manslaughter sentence from County.
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Dumas
Ark
John Franklin Williams
Cumming
Arkansas River
Williams
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Joseph J. Viciles
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Hope Roundup Club
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A. Z. Turner
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