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New Technology Can Make Banking Easier
KAIT-TV
People attend a seminar where new technology may automat and make banking easier. A man from the seminar talks about a potential future of magnetic strip cards capable of taking funds out of the bank in lieu of checks or cash.
Date: 1976
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Delta-Hill Health Systems Agency Holds Public Hearing
KAIT-TV
The Delta-Hill Health Systems Agency holds a public hearing to receive comments about the make-up of its initial board of directors. A spokesman talks about the lack of people at the hearing and Craighead-Poinsett County Medical Society's interest in having one of their doctors on the board.
Date: 1976
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42nd Annual White River PCA Meeting
KAIT-TV
The White River Production Credit Association (PCA) holds their 42nd annual meeting at Newport High School. One of the participates talks with KAIT8 reporter on expediting rice milling.
Date: 1976
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Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage in Arkansas
KAIT-TV
Footage of the Arkansas portion of the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania. Scenes include the Arkansas encampment and the wagons traveling along Highway 70 in Monroe County.
Date: 1976
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Filming of commercial for Ramada Inn of Blytheville
KAIT-TV
Filming of a commercial for the Ramada Inn of Blytheville. The commercial mentions the fine dining experience featuring nightly live music. Several fine dining dishes are highlighted including shrimp scampi and lobster Newberg. Guests are showing dining and dancing.
Date: 1976
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Huntingburg Wagon Works Construct Bicentennial Conestoga Wagon
KAIT-TV
Huntingburg Wagon Works employees work on a Conestoga wagon for the bicentennial wagon train. One of the workers talks about how they are building the wagon with a reporter.
Date: 1976
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Huntingburg Wagon Works Construct Bicentennial Conestoga Wagon
KAIT-TV
Huntingburg Wagon Works employees work on a Conestoga wagon for the bicentennial wagon train. One of the workers briefly talks about how the wagon is part of U.S. heritage and shows the plans for building the wagon.
Date: 1976
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People Participate in a Canoe Race
KAIT-TV
Numerous people participate in a canoe race on the Spring River. [no audio]
Date: 1976
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People Participate in Lake Activities
KAIT-TV
People swim in a lake. Other individuals scoop the water with nets.
Date: 1976
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State Police Escort Hutcherson to County Jail
KAIT-TV
Arkansas State Police escort Larry Ray Hutcherson and two other people to what appears to be the Monroe County Jail.
Date: 1976
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State Senator Bookout on Intangible Property Tax
KAIT-TV
Arkansas State Senator Jerry Bookout answers questions regarding revenue tax on intangible properties.
Date: 1976
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Swimming Pool Construction Underway
KAIT-TV
Workers appear to construct a small swimming pool. [no audio]
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro Police Program Prevents Accidents by 11.5%
KAIT-TV
KAIT8 reporter interviews Jonesboro police officer pertaining to accidents in October being down 11.5% compared to October 1974 following a program enacted by police.
Date: 1975
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Mayor Prewitt Discusses the Natural Gas Situation
KAIT-TV
KAIT8 reporter interviews Osceola Mayor R. E. Prewitt on a meeting with Blytheville, Osceola, and industrial representatives on the impact natural gas shortages will have. He also mentions an invitation will be presented to ArkMo and ArkLife to address the situation.
Date: 1975
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Jonesboro City Council Holds Special Session
KAIT-TV
Several people attend a Jonesboro City Council special session, looking at drawings of proposed street improvements.
Date: 1975
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Forrest City Residents Try to Push Blackbirds Out of the City Limits
KAIT-TV
Forrest City residents try to use bird calls and chemicals to push blackbirds out of the city limits.
Date: 1975
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Woman Hopes Nursing Home Incorporates Mental Health Care Programs
KAIT-TV
A woman who works at a mental health care facility tells KAIT8 reporter she hopes their programs will be incorporated by the nursing home. She also believes they can possibly adopt some programs from the nursing home.
Date: 1975
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Governor Bond Gives Speech at Marathon Electric Dedication Ceremony
KAIT-TV
Missouri Governor Christopher "Kit" Bond" gives a speech during the Marathon Electric Company dedication ceremony. He states the company was looking at West Plains for the development of a new site and praises West Plains for being a five-star community.
Date: 1975
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Hurley Firm Representative Presents Plan to Pay Farmers
KAIT-TV
A representative from Hurley Firm presents a plan on how soybean and rice farmers will be paid at a press conference. He states this will not prevent farmers from taking legal action against the company for putting their beans up for collateral.
Date: 1975
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Veterans Day Celebration in Blytheville
KAIT-TV
Numerous people attend a Veterans Day celebration in Blytheville in front of the Mississippi County courthouse. U.S. Air Force Colonel Thomas G. Darling gives a speech promoting funding for defense to prevent future wars.
Date: 1975
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Commissioner Hutto Speaks About Tyger Case at Club Meeting
KAIT-TV
Arkansas State Correction Commissioner Terrell Don Hutto speaks to the Batesville Rotary Club about his decision in the Alvin Tyger case, and why he feels Tyger needed to serve his sentence.
Date: 1975
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Sewage Experts Proclaim the Need for Septic Tanks in Area
KAIT-TV
A sewage expert talks with KAIT8 reporter on the need for septic tanks as rural areas are being developed to handle the increase in sewage. He hopes to bring the issue to the state legislator though he acknowledges probably will not due to it being a special session.
Date: 1975
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ArkMo Gives Promotional Material to Fourth Graders
KAIT-TV
ArkMo gives out promotional material, like buttons and literature, to fourth graders, hoping to influence their parents.
Date: 1975
