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Greater Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce Committee Holds Press Conference
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The Greater Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce Program of Work Committee holds a press conference announcing its recommendations to address community concerns. Henry Gschwend tells KAIT8 reporter Kathy Miller he was a little surprised towards survey results expression social needs of the community.
Date: 1977
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Man Travels River by Motorboat
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A man travels down a river, possibly the St. Francis River, in a motorboat.
Date: 1977
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Corp of Engineers Meet to Discuss the Cache River Project
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers meet at the Memphis District office to discuss the Cache River-Bayou DeView Channelization Project.
Date: 1977
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Fall Clean Sweep Begins in Jonesboro
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The fall Clean Sweep campaign begins in Jonesboro. KAIT8 reporter Kathy Miller interviews a city employee who explains what the purpose of Clean Sweep is.
Date: 1977
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Grocery Store Footage
KAIT-TV
The footage shows several shots of produce, the meat department, and grocers at a grocery store. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Reynold's Secretaries Footage
KAIT-TV
Footage consists of a Reynold's Securities building and employees working.
Date: 1977
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Doctor Sees Ultrasound as Complementary Test
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A doctor at a medical center says he sees an ultrasound as a complementary examination, how it will provide additional information, and not replace certain tests. There is also footage of a woman receiving an ultrasound.
Date: 1977
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People Attend Senior Talent Show
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Numerous people attend what appears to be a senior talent show. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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AP&L Representative Answers Question About Scrubbers
KAIT-TV
An Arkansas Power & Light (AP&L) representative answers KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe's question regarding scrubbers. He states they are reviewing the Clean Air Act to determine if they need to install scrubbers to a plant.
Date: 1977
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Artifacts on Display at Bolivian Crafts Exhibit at Arkansas College
KAIT-TV
Numerous artifacts are on display during a Bolivian Craft Exhibit at Arkansas College in Batesville.
Date: 1977
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Children Play Near Construction Site
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A group of children play near a construction site.
Date: 1977
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Footage of Children Playing Outdoors
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A number of children seem to play or hold an event outdoors. Children run a sack or three-legged race and play tug-of-war. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Jonesboro Police Discuss Preventive Measures Against Thieves
KAIT-TV
Jonesboro police discuss what preventive measures people can take against amateur thieves.
Date: 1977
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Landfill in Jackson County Almost Full
KAIT-TV
A landfill in Jackson County is almost full. A county official believes there is a significant amount of unauthorized dumping and a need to establish a rural collection system. KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe reports on the status of other landfills in Jackson County.
Date: 1977
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Man Suggests Need to Change People's Attitudes About Downtown Jonesboro
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A man suggests a need to change people's attitudes about the happenings in downtown Jonesboro, indicating business is doing great, but that may not be people's reaction.
Date: 1977
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Preston Monroe Reports on Students Declining Reading and Writing Skills
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KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe reports on high school student's declining reading and writing skills compared to their predecessors. A high school representative indicates the conditions teachers work under which inhibits their ability to address the issue.
Date: 1977
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Public Meeting Regarding the Future of Higher Education
KAIT-TV
One of twelve public meetings is held to discuss the future of higher education in Arkansas. In attendance are A-State President Dr. Ross Pritchard and Arkansas Governor David Pryor.
Date: 1977
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A Woman Promotes the Polio Vaccine
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A woman speaks to a group of people promoting the polio vaccine. She claims that parents have become more relaxed with vaccinations and it is making more children ill.
Date: 1977
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Man Discusses Plans to Implement Renewable Energy into New Building
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A man shares plans with a KAIT8 reporter to implement solar electricity into the construction of the building as well as his hopes for the future of renewable energy.
Date: 1977
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Man Discusses Possible School Consolidations Under Education Act
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KIAT8 reporter interviews an attendee of a meeting on the possible consolidations of schools under the Quality Education Act when it is enacted in 1979. Arkansas Governor David Pryor talks with KAIT8 reporter on a possible surplus.
Date: 1977
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Newark Residents Express Mixed Feelings Regarding New Power Plant
KAIT-TV
Power Plant construction in Newark, Arkansas brings mixed responses from residents. Some worry about environmental impact while others defend the plant for the increase of job opportunities.
Date: 1977
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Governor Pryor Dedicates Bicentennial Monument
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Governor David Pryor dedicates the American Revolution Bicentennial Memorial Monument and replica Liberty Bell at the State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 4, 1977.
Date: 1977
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People Celebrate Campbell's 33rd Annual Peach Festival
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People celebrate Campbell, Missouri's 33rd Annual Peach Festival. KAIT8 Reporter Preston Monroe reports on the crowning of the festival's queen and interviews an attendee about the festival.
Date: 1977
