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State Attorney General Tucker Gives Speech to Trumann Chamber of Commerce
KAIT-TV
Arkansas State Attorney General Jim Guy Tucker gives a speech at the Annual Banquet and Ladies Night of the Trumann Chamber of Commerce on renewing confidence in oneself and in one's history.
Date: 1976
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Mayor Stallings Honors Aubrey Scott, Jr.'s Service to Jonesboro
KAIT-TV
Jonesboro Mayor Neil Stallings presents Aubrey Scott, Jr. a plaque honoring his dedicated service as chairman of the Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.
Date: 1976
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MCCC President Smith Speaks to Blytheville Chamber of Commerce
KAIT-TV
Mississippi County Community College (MCCC) President Harry V. Smith speaks to the Blytheville Chamber of Commerce concerning the location of the college.
Date: 1976
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U.S. Army Soldier Awarded Meritorious Service Medal
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U.S. Army soldier is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
Date: 1976
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AOG Works to Restore Gas Service in Pocahontas
KAIT-TV
Arkansas-Oklahoma Gas Corporation (AGO) employees work to restore gas services to Pocahontas after a regulator failed.
Date: 1976
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Gas is Unavailable in Pocahontas
KAIT-TV
Gas is Unavailable in Pocahontas due to unknown reasons. Mississippi River Fuel and others are onsite to resolve the situation.
Date: 1976
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Arkansas Geological Commission Identifying Coal Reserve
KAIT-TV
The Arkansas Geological Commission is trying to identify the state's coal reserve and has no plans to mine it from Crowley's Ridge at present.
Date: 1976
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Smith Addresses Federal Funding Cut to Jonesboro Schools
KAIT-TV
KAIT8 reporter interviews Jonesboro Public School Board Attorney Berl Smith on federal funding is to be cut to Jonesboro schools for not meeting HEW requirements.
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro Police Recover Stolen Items in Suspect's Apartment
KAIT-TV
Jonesboro Police's Chief of Detectives Daymon Gammill and Detective Captain W. W. Lindley recover stolen items from a few robberies in the suspect's apartment. [no audio]
Date: 1976
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MCCC Board of Trustees Meet
KAIT-TV
Members of the Mississippi County Community College (MCCC) Board of Trustees meet in Blytheville. Blytheville Mayor Ross Fordyce speaks with KAIT8 reporter, indicating he was surprised the Board did not vote on the land site of the college, but indicates Blytheville want the college located in or near the city.
Date: 1976
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Superintendent DeSpain Expresses Need for Affirmative Action Plan
KAIT-TV
Jonesboro Public School Superintendent Dr. B. C. DeSpain indicates the district in not in compliance with federal law because they have not filed an affirmative action plan yet. He also explains how the school board was surprised federal funding may be cut and some programs will be affected.
Date: 1976
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Manager Speaks on Possible Sales Tax Exemption for Smelting Steel
KAIT-TV
A manager of the Tennessee Forging Steel Corporation plant in Newport speaks on the competitive nature of the steel industry and how their plant in Tennessee has a sales tax exemption on power used to smelt steel.
Date: 1976
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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
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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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National Guard Recruitment Drive
KAIT-TV
The Arkansas National Guard launches a recruitment drive, showcasing training and swearing-in ceremonies. Major General Thomas C. Armstrong speaks about recruitment efforts, and Lieutenant Paul House of Jonesboro's 875th Engineer Battalion speaks about the benefits of joining the National Guard.
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
