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Cal Wasson Reports on Why Doctors Prefer Not to Use Craighead Memorial
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KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson reports on why Jonesboro doctors prefer not to use Craighead Memorial Hospital. Most doctors have their offices near St. Bernard’s Hospital and distance between the two hospitals is too far to be practical to work at both in a single shift.
Date: 1976
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Mayor Stallings Shares His Optimism for Industrial Growth
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Jonesboro Mayor Neil Stallings talks about a report he read, most likely concerning industrial growth in the city. He is optimistic for the continued growth in Jonesboro.
Date: 1976
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Craighead Memorial Hospital Administrators Discuss Costs
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A few members of the Craighead Memorial Hospital administration discuss costs, including the amount spent the weeks before the hospital opened, the effect volume has on cost, and reimbursement costs.
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro and the Parks Commission Honors Mearl Henry
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Jonesboro and the city's Parks Commission honors Mearl Henry for his services as his term as City Parks and Recreation Director ends.
Date: 1976
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Craighead Memorial Hospital Administers Discuss Ancillary Service Costs
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Craighead Memorial Hospital Administrators discuss what may affect the cost of ancillary services.
Date: 1976
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Man Shares His Grievances with City Council
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A man shares his grievances with the Jonesboro City Council after their inaction to fill a position.
Date: 1976
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Police Investigate a River Bank
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Police officers and other men hack at underbrush near a river in a presumed search effort. [no sound]
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro Police Officers Attend Meeting
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Jonesboro police officers attend a department personnel meeting. At the meeting, five police officers are promoted.
Date: 1976
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Residents Attend the Cache River Project Public Meeting
KAIT-TV
Residents attend a public meeting concerning the Cache River-Bayou DeView Channelization Project at Delaplaine High School. Army Corp of Engineers Major James Oppenheim and U.S. Representative Bill Alexander speak with KAIT8 reporter Kathy Miller about the project.
Date: 1976
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Students Begin Conducting Civil Defense Surveys in Craighead County
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Architectural and engineering college students begin conducting civil defense surveys in Craighead County. One of the supervisors states the county is a host area for the Blytheville area and how this will provide the necessary information to properly plan for emergencies.
Date: 1976
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People Attend Trumann Public Library and Museum Dedication
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People attend the Trumann Public Library and Museum dedication. One of the participants states bicentennial funds helped with the construction of the library.
Date: 1976
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Trumann Holds Bicentennial Pageant
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Trumann holds a bicentennial pageant at Trumann High School.
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro Celebrates Fourth of July
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Jonesboro celebrates the Fourth of July at Craighead Park with several events throughout the afternoon. It starts with the American Legion ringing the old county courthouse bell and unveiling a miniature Statue of Liberty followed by several politicians speaking, a picnic, a sack race, and live music.
Date: 1976
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Corning Celebrates Fourth of July
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Corning residents celebrate the Fourth of July which includes a parade and festival.
Date: 1976
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Hanneford Circus Performs at A-State
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The Hanneford Circus performs in the Indian Fieldhouse at A-State. A KAIT8 reporter interviews Struppi Hanneford (Princess Tajana) about the animals shows some of her acts with the animals.
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro Police Chief Hanley Retires
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Jonesboro Police Chief James M. Hanley retires and hands the reigns over to James O. Medlock. [no audio]
Date: 1976
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Leachville Holds Bicentennial Celebration
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Leachville celebrates the U.S. bicentennial. Police teach children how to ride bicycles and people attend a parade.
Date: 1976
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Parkin Celebrates Fourth of July
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Parkin celebrates the Fourth of July and the U.S. bicentennial. People attend a boat parade along the St. Francis River and tortious race. A man also talks briefly on Hernado DeSoto and their recreation of his landing in the area.
Date: 1976
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Poplar Bluff Holds a City Council Meeting
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Poplar Bluff holds a city council meeting. A KAIT8 reporter interviews Poplar Bluff Mayor Walter E. Thies on the support to pass a city ordinance banning the display of pornographic materials and his support of the police department and Police Chief Don Maxon.
Date: 1976
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Sedgwick Celebrates Fourth of July
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Sedgwick celebrates the Fourth of July and the U.S. bicentennial with people attending a parade.
Date: 1976
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Ulmer Discusses Why CWL Needs a New Wastewater Treatment Plant
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City Water & Light (CWL) Manager Marion Ulmer talks about why they need a new wastewater treatment plant. There are also a few shots of the current treatment plants.
Date: 1976
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Police Show How Prisoners Escaped Cell
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Police officers show a KAIT8 reporter how prisoners escaped their cell at the Mississippi County Jail.
Date: 1976
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JURHA Director Opens Sealed Bids for Upcoming Projects
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Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority (JURHA) executive director Jim McKinnon opens sealed bids for upcoming projects.
Date: 1976
