Arkansas Briefs on Little Rock Adult Cinemas
Prosecuting Attorney Jim Guy Tucker says he will not prosecute adult theatres in Little Rock and North Little Rock. He noted the films did not meet Supreme Court obscenity standards and a Pulaski County Grand Jury may file a report soon, though he will not burden courts. Tucker commented on public interest and the influence of Arkansas black Baptists.
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Fort Smith School Board Settles With Supt Chris Corbin
The Fort Smith School Board voted to pay nearly forty thousand dollars to former superintendent Chris Corbin for the remaining two years of his contract. The board also agreed to erase the reason for his February dismissal from its minutes.
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North Little Rock to Buy Six Shorter College Buildings
The North Little Rock Urban Renewal Commission approved purchasing six Shorter College buildings for 180000 dollars. The set includes the president's house and dormitories. The plan: raze structures and turn the land over to the college for development.
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Arkansas to host National Sunday School Congress tribute
Gov. Dale Bumpers said holding the National Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress in Little Rock this week is a tribute to progress in Arkansas over the past decade. He noted the state is leaving its regional outlook.
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Wallace undecided on 1972 race after Shreveport remarks
In Shreveport Louisiana Governor George Wallace said he has not decided whether to pursue a third party bid for president in 1972. He noted he would keep the nation guessing and cited his 1968 independent campaign as influential. He also announced plans to challenge tax exemptions for large foundations he accuses of backing subversive groups.
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Medical Director Appointed for Ruston Clinic
Elwood D. Henry announced Dr. Joe Ben Hayes of Shreveport as medical director for the Ruston Mental Health Clinic and its branches in Ruston Farmerville and Jonesboro. Hayes will supervise patients, serve as regional mental health consultant, and plan a private practice later. He is an LSU Medical School graduate and completed psychiatry residency at Confederate Memorial Hospital this month.
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FBI In Search For Assailant Of Local Policeman
FBI and state authorities widen search for a white male suspect in the Monday shooting of West Monroe Officer David Shelton. A composite sketch circulates as officers question residents near the post office. Shelton is reported in satisfactory condition at Glenwood Hospital.
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