Prescott Parade In Rain Sparks Apology To Laneburg
A Prescott photographer notes miscounting Laneburg’s float in the Nevada County Fair parade amid rain. Laneburg’s autumn scene won top honors in both overall and school divisions. Hope's next parade Monday is anticipated despite similar weather.
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W. Washburn
Prescott
Laneburg
Pod Rogers
Pod
San Antonio
Hope
Laneburg School
Fame
Taneburg
Prescott High School
Nevada County
Boat Capsizes as Floods Claim Fifth Victim in Southeast England
London AP reports a 58 year old man drowned when his boat capsized near Arundel amid southeast England floods. As waters ease after four days, over 1,500 troops remain in rescue efforts across seven counties, with insurance claims surpassing 2.4 million dollars. Police guard damaged shops in Kent while looting concerns rise in Tonbridge.
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London
Arundel
England
Kent County
Tonbridge
McClellan reports dredging contracts for Arkansas River
Sen John L McClellan says Army Engineers approved 599 million in dredging contracts for the Arkansas River upstream channel from Fort Smith to Gilgo ma. Firms awarded include T L James and Son with 2.2 million, Martin Eby Construction of Wichita 1.6 million, and American Dredging of Philadelphia 2 million.
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Washington
John L. McClellan
DeArk
Army Ens Gineers
Arkansas River
Fort Smith
Gilghoma
T.L. James and Son
Ryston
Martin
No Action by River Group Democratic Meet in Arkansas
Arkansas Democrats prepare for their biennial convention to unite for the November 5 general election battles with Republicans. Dissidents seek changes to delegate selection and pro progressive planks for the platform while Marion Crank arranges public hearings to avoid railroading his ideas. The party aims for an open convention and pleases young members, though dissidents may push disagreements to the floor. Also noted is a federal firearms bill debate and an Arkansas legal ruling restricting simultaneous drainage district and state senate candidacy.
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ED Shearer
Associated Press
Little Rock
Arkansas
Nomiee
Marion H. Crank
Jack S. Oakes
Crank
Oakes
Washington Senate confirms or blocks Abe Fortas chief justice
Senate debate to decide confirmation of Abe Fortas as chief justice after months of skirmishing. Panel formed during Kennedy’s final hours begins broad probe into violence in America as gun control legislation faces a contentious amendment on registration and licensing. Pentagon notes push to delay troop redeployment to Europe until next summer amid tax code overhaul planned for next year.
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Senate
Joseph D. Tydings
Dmd
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Congress
Edward M. Kennedy
Maryland
Joseph Tydings
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Abe Fortas
America
U.S
Europa
Pentagon
Man Caught Here After Wild Chase
Johnny Ralph Mason a 33 year old from Lewinville Arkansas is held in Hempstead County Jail after a wild chase with city police. He was arrested at a service station for possessing a gun a check protector and stolen checks. He claimed to have stolen a truck in Fort Worth and committed Texas burglaries. He escaped custody twice before being recaptured. FBI involvement was noted and Fort Worth authorities may prosecute. Officers Milan Clark and Sin yard led the arrests.
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Lewinville
Ark
Rt. 1
Hempstead
Johnny Ralph Mason
Mason
Fort Worth
Texas
Alvin Willis
FBI
Milan
Clark
Sinyard
Infiltration Trend Seems Downward in Vietnam War
North Vietnamese infiltration into South Vietnam appears to be down but remains estimated at 20 000 for August. Past four months showed 40 000 in May, 20 000 in June, 30 000 in July. Officials cite possible reasons including unit strength limits, bomber air strikes, and monsoon floods.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
U.S. Defense Department
Ho Chi Minh Trac
Laos
Demilitarized Zone
North
Dmz
North Vietnam
Tay Ninh
North West Corridor
Diabetic Clinic Here on Friday
A series of eleven diabetic classes sponsored by the Hempstead County Health Department will be taught at Woodmen Hall by Dr. Forney G. Holt of the Hope Clinic. The 4th class is Friday September 20 at 1 30 p m with two films, Diabetes and Its Long Range Control, and a question box for attendees.
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Hempstead County Health Department
Woodmen Hall
Forney G. Holt
Hope Clinic
All Around Town Fort Smith area club notices and arrests
The Veterans of Foreign Wars meet at 7 30 p m on Thursday September 19 at the Hut on Highway 67 with Captain Jack Lloyd Vietnam veteran speaking. Redland RCI hosts a dance September 24 at McCaskie at 8 30 p m Willie Chism Band. Two minor boys arrested for shoplifting, ages 10 to 14. Hampstead Cattlemen host speaker Marvin Vines September 19 8 p m Diamond Cafe. U S Army Corps Lake Texarkana visitors total 488 022 for year. Assistant Police Chief James Rowe recovering from heart attack expect to return in a few weeks.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Highway 67
Jack Lloyd
Redland Rci
McCaskie
Willie Chism
Hampstead Cattlemen's Association
Diasmond Cafe
Dee Coffee
Marvin Vines
KAAY
Little Rock
Wil
Cattlemen's Association
My. Coffee
James Rowe
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Nixon
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Barbara Miller
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