Pollution suspected in Little River fish kill near DeQueen
The Texarkana Gazette reports heavy fish mortality in Little River from suspected chemical discharge from the Dierks lumber treating plant at DeQueen. Ladd Davies of the Arkansas Pollution Commission says the kill is past but restocking is needed, with Dierks cooperating and paying restocking costs. Some dead fish were found in Millwood Lake as downstream flow carried contaminants.
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Little River
Dierks
DeQueen
Ladd Davies
The
Arkansas Pollution Commission
Clerks
Texarkana
Millwood Lake
Ouachita River
el Dorado Daily News
International Paper Co
Cullendale
Camden
Cullen
Texarkana Gazette
Extremists Destroy U S Says HHH By Frank Cormer
Hubert H. Humphrey warned that extremism from left and right threatens democracy and urged unity against all forms of extremism. He criticized rival campaigns and denounced street tactics used by protesters while pledging to defend homes and livelihoods from violence and upheaval.
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Frank Cormer
Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Hubert H. Humphrey
Pacific Northwest
George C. Valerase
Humphrey
Seattle
Civic Center Arena
Portland
Ore
Mormon Tabernacle
Wallace
Alabama
Adolf Hitler
Rainfall Surpasses Normal Months During 1968 Period
Rainfall from January 1 to September 23, 1968 exceeded the longterm normal. Total average annual rainfall is 51.68 inches, while 1968 rainfall through 9/23 reached 54.50 inches, 2.82 inches above the year’s total through September 23. Courtesy of the Experiment Station.
Wallace to Campaign in Chicago
Wallace pursued a North campaign this week targeting industrial states and both major parties. An American Independent party march halted at noon in Chicago and he planned an Albright Field Cicero speech, while Nixon drew crowds earlier in the downtown area.
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Chicago
Gedge C. Wallace
American Independent Party
Cicero
State’ Street
Ghieggo
Richard M. Nixon
Wallace
Alabama
Albright Field
National
Lee Wallace
Coffee Drinkers Proved the Brew Didn't Help in Birth Control
HAL BOYLE reports on various quick takes from mail, noting coffee no longer aids birth control and recounting 16th century fears in Europe. The column mentions Tokyo’s dream bed gadgetry, a National Geographic note on Antarctica as the world’s largest desert, stress and heart health tips, and a spectrum of quirky facts from traffic risks to wool production in Timber Sheep.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Europe
Constantinople
Tokyo
Sahara
Antarctic
National Geographic Sociesty
Death Valley
California
Hans Selye
Ashdown Plant Dedication Opens in Arkansas
About 5000 people are expected for the dedication of the Nekoosa Edwards Paper Co. pulp mill in Ashdown Arkansas on November 8. Vice president John E. Spalding says the open house will showcase the facilities. The mill's annual payroll is about 4 million dollars and it employs more than 400 people.
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U.S
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Oathsolic Digest
Hong Kong
James Thurber
Ashdown
Ark
Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co
John E. Spalding
Not Likely Fortas Has a Chance
Washington AP report says Abel Fortas faces slim odds of Senate confirmation for chief justice as filibuster blocks a vote. Supporters waver while Jenner of ABA defends endorsement and a lawyers committee urges the floor vote on merits.
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Washington
Abel Fortas
Senate
Joseph Tydings
Fortas
Maryland
Tydings
Albert Jenner
Chicago
American Bar Association
Sune Day
ABA
William Gossett
Senate Judiciary Committee
Lawyers’ Committee On
Supreme Court
Jenner
Warren
Associated Press
Baxter County Liquor Vote Set for November Ballot
The Associated Press reports Baxter County residents will vote November 5 on legalizing liquor sales. County Clerk E J Pinkston certified petitions to place the question on the ballot in Mountain Home Ark.
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Associated Press Mountain Home Ark
Baxter County
E.J. Pinkston
Nixon Maps Details of Campaign Attacks in New Phase
Nixon lays out crime fighting proposals including a national academy to train local police and a crime fighting council. He pledges Social Security increases and concentrates attacks on Humphrey and Wallace. He plans forthcoming tax inflation and veterans proposals, with Vietnam talks shaping timing. He tours seven Northern states and deep South to win.
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Nixon
Ty Bill Boyaisky
Associated Press
Key Liscayne
Fla
Richard M. Nixon
National Academy of Law Enforcement
Crima
Hubert H. Humphrey
George C. Wallace
American Independent Party
Vietnam
Paris
Michigan
Pennsylvania
New York
Wallace
Richard M. Nixons
Hubert JH. Humphrey
Chicago
U.S
Leon Kusk
Abba Eban
Middle East
Pravda
Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
Congressmen Clash Over Reform Efforts In Deadlock
Washington APR 1968 AP Congress reform backers face a deep freeze as House Rules blocks reorganization and election bills. The Senate previously approved both measures but Democratic leadership stalls them. Discussions note shifting power, open business, and stricter campaign finance rules amid broader political tensions. Edith Stern’s advanced math class at Michigan State ends with a striking note on a 16 year old teacher.
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Tom Sher
Associated Press
Washington
House
Congress
Senate
House Committee
Congressional
Abe Fortag
T le Buster
New York City
Edith Stern
Michigan State University
Fox Delays Plane Takeoff at Chicago O'Hare
A fox on the runway delayed a commercial jet’s takeoff at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. Controller Thomas Rauner noted foxes are common in the area and enjoy watching planes roll for takeoff.
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Chicago
Thomas Rauner
O'Hare International
Commission Case Before High Court
The Arkansas Supreme Court took under submission a petition for rehearing in a case about County Election Commissions. Third members must represent but need not be majority party members. Ronald A. May filed for Frank Ells and the Republican party, arguing the statutes are crucial for upcoming elections and that the court's interpretation is unworkable for the state board of Election Commissions.
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Little Rock
State Supreme Court
High Court
Ronald A. May
Frank Ells
Republican Party
May
State Board of Election Commission
Ars
Local youth wins All Around Town pony prize at Gibson's event
Byron Cox age 9 of Hope wins All Around Town pony saddle and birdie in Gibson's Discount Center contest. Scouts of Troop 91 urged to attend 7 pm meeting to plan a campout. Scoutmaster Olen Overturf invites Webbes Scout to attend. Troops 92 and 62 meet at 7:30 pm at their schools Tuesday. Paisley Pack organizing meeting called for 7:30 pm Tuesday at Paisley School. Troop 93 meets Thursday at 7:30 pm at Beryl Henry School. 9 hole golf tourney at Hope Country Club Thursday. dinner 7:30 pm by Rose Marie Shirey and 1968 Masters film at 8 pm. Junior Auxiliary spring spaghetti supper at Hope High School 5 to 7:30 pm Friday before Hope-Malvern game. tickets $1.75 adults, 75c kids under 12. Proceeds fund $500 annual local scholarship. Clowns Gene Dumas and Larry Minehle performed in parade and donated fee to Hope and Hempstead County United Fund. Arkansas State Police report Hempstead County 11 accidents last month with 3 killed. Nevada County 14 with 1 fatality. Lafayette 1 wreck and Howard 12 with no deaths. Local weekend police: 3 traffic violations, two licenseless drivers, six drunks, two DWI, one disturbing the peace, oneExtracted 45 fault and battery, one carrying 2 shotguns as weapons, six accidents. Year to date: 229 wrecks, 5 injured.
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Troop 91
Olen Overturf
Webbes
Brookwood
Gareland
Paisley School
Paisley
Beryl Henry Schol
Arkansas
Hempstead County
Nevada County
Laffayette
Howard
Battleship New Jersey Bombards North Vietnam
The New Jersey, first US battleship in action since Korea, fired 16 inch shells at North Vietnamese positions along the DMZ north of Con Thien. It destroyed anti aircraft sites and trenches in its first mission, then hit artillery positions and bunkers on a second run. The ship aims to target fortified gun emplacements near Con Thien Gio Linh and Dong Ha, within 23 miles of its nine 16 inch guns, capable of a nine gun broadside.
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George Espeh
Associated Press
Saigon
New Jersey
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
Con Thien
Tonkin Gulf
Navy
Gio Linh
Dong Ha
U.S. 3Rd Marine Division
Dmz
Closed Season in Local Game Refuge Areas
Hunting bans dominate Howard County and Pike Howard County Wildlife Management Areas with no hunting of any kind. Lafayette County area allows only a firearms deer hunt on permit. bow hunting for deer is banned. Ouachita County refuge closes to all hunting while Union Columbia County refuge reopens for any hunting during the regular season.
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Howard County Wildlife Management Area
Pike-Howard County Wildlife Management Area
Game and Fish Commission
Lafayette County Wildlite
Ouachita County Wildlife Management Area
Union, Columbia County
Johnson Expected to Attend Terry Lock and Dam Dedication
President Johnson is anticipated to attend Friday’s dedication of the David D. Terry Lock and Dam near Little Rock. The ceremony marks navigation opening on the Arkansas River from the Mississippi to Little Rock, part of a $1.2 billion project. Charles D. Maynard is slated to give the principal address.
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Little Rock
Johnson
David D. Terry
Arkansas River
Mississippi River
Pees Golneap
Charles D. Maynard
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Bil Rout
Star
the Experiment Station
FFA
Jim Barnett
Murfreesboro
1St National Bank of Hope
Billy Joe Barton
Nashville
Corn Belt Hatchery
Johnny Goodson
Citizen's National Bank
Elizabeth Ann Barton
Anderson+Fragier Insurance
Brice
Brad Joyce
Barry’s Grocery
Jack Jamieson
Montgomery Grocery
Royce Chambers
Congressional Reform
AP News Digest
Fox
High
Gibson's Discount Center
Byron Cox
Hope
Hope Country Club
Rose Marie Shirey
Hope Junior Auxiliary
Hope High School
Hope-Malvern
Gene Dumas
Larry Minehle
First National Bank
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