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Mayor Stallings Discusses New City Council
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Jonesboro Mayor Neil Stallings discusses his surprise with the recent election and looks to working with the newly elected aldermen in the new city council.
Date: 1976
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People Attend a Downtown City Planning Meeting
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Several people hold a meeting to discuss downtown city planning.
Date: 1976
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Walker Claims Poinsett Sheriff's Office Misappropriated Funds
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Poinsett County Sheriff candidate Jim Walker claims County Sheriff Gerald Crawford of using county funds to pay his wife. Walker also claims the office is inadequately feeding people in jail and charging those arrested for food, even though they did not spend time in jail. Crawford addresses the jail food situation.
Date: 1976
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First District Democratic Party Caucus Meets
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First District Democratic Party Caucus meets at Arkansas State University. Jonesboro Mayor Neil Stallings gives his opinion on what the city should do.
Date: 1976
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Heckman's Winery Owner Discusses Possible Closure
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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
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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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Several People Attend a 1975 Financial Report Audit
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Several people attend a 1975 financial report audit.
Date: 1976
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A Group of People Discuss a 1975 Financial Report
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A group of people discuss a 1975 financial report.
Date: 1976
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New EAPDD Office Dedication Ceremony
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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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Hospital Discharges Healthy Infant to Social Services
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A hospital discharges a healthy baby to social services for the care and disposition.
Date: 1976
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Corning Celebrates Independence Day
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People attend an Independence Day parade and festival in Corning.
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
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Community Holds Bicentennial Celebration
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A community appears to hold a bicentennial celebration with various activities. A speaker at the event talks about the strength of American democracy.
Date: 1976
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Garrison Flies out of Kennett Airport
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Dr. Norman Garrison flies out of Kennett Airport.
Date: 1976
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NAACP Meets with JHS to Discuss Cheer Squad
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NAACP representatives meet with Jonesboro High School officials to discuss having Black cheerleaders on the cheer squad. KAIT8 reporter interviews Reverand Herman Lewellen who states they must have equal representation in all school curriculum.
Date: 1976
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Calculators are in Demand from Student Population
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Stores stock shelves with calculators as the need for them persists in student populations.
Date: 1976
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Corp of Engineers Survey the Black River for Potential Project
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U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Little Rock District surveys the Black River for a potential levee project. One member acknowledges the project will negatively impact fishing and the bank ecosystems for a time.
Date: 1976
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Griffin Warns About the Eventual Unavailability of Future Development
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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission chairman Ralph Griffin warns about the eventual unavailability of land for future development should the Cache River-Bayou DeView project continue.
Date: 1976
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Black Physicians Gather at Conference to Discuss Employment Obstacles
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Black physicians gather at the Second Annual Black Health Professional Recruitment Conference in Forrest City to discuss obstacles preventing Black physicians from practicing in Arkansas.
Date: 1976
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Construction of a Television Tower
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Construction is underway for a new television tower.
Date: 1976
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Footage from the Buffalo Island Livestock Show
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Footage from the Buffalo Island Livestock Show which features many different cows and their handlers.
Date: 1976
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People Enjoy Harrisburg's Bicentennial Celebration
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Numerous people enjoy the bicentennial celebration in Harrisburg. Arkansas Governor David Pryor dedicates the bicentennial park during the celebration.
Date: 1976
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Community Honors District Engineer at Banquet
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Numerous people honor Arkansas Highway Department district engineer Sam Smith at a banquet at Blytheville Ramada Inn.
Date: 1976
