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Heckman's Winery Owner Discusses Possible Closure
KAIT-TV
Heckman's Winery owner DeWayne Utley discusses the likelihood of closing, feeling he is caught in the middle.
Date: 1976
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Julian C. James Memorial Pool Dedication Ceremony
KAIT-TV
People attend the Julian C. James Memorial Pool dedication ceremony at the Jonesboro Unit of the Arkansas Children's Colony.
Date: 1976
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A Group of People Discuss a 1975 Financial Report
KAIT-TV
A group of people discuss a 1975 financial report.
Date: 1976
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New EAPDD Office Dedication Ceremony
KAIT-TV
People attend the new East Arkansas Planning and Development District (EAPDD) office ribbon cutting ceremony in Jonesboro which includes Arkansas Attorney General-elect Bill Clinton and U.S. Representative Bill Alexander. [limited sound]
Date: 1976
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Corning Celebrates Independence Day
KAIT-TV
People attend an Independence Day parade and festival in Corning.
Date: 1976
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Johnny Cash Visits Rison, Arkansas for Johnny Cash Day
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Johnny Cash arrives in Rison, Arkansas by train for Johnny Cash Day. Cash receives the key to the city and serves as the parade's Grand Marshall, riding in a car with his wife, June Carter Cash. Footage shows Cash performing a portion of Ring of Fire at a concert on the Rison School football field.
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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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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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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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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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 Senator Bookout on Intangible Property Tax
KAIT-TV
Arkansas State Senator Jerry Bookout answers questions regarding revenue tax on intangible properties.
Date: 1976
