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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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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
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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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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People Attend Trumann Public Library and Museum Dedication
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People attend the Trumann Public Library and Museum dedication. One of the participants states bicentennial funds helped with the construction of the library.
Date: 1976
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Trumann Holds Bicentennial Pageant
KAIT-TV
Trumann holds a bicentennial pageant at Trumann High School.
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro Celebrates Independence Day
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Jonesboro celebrates Independence Day at Craighead Park with several events throughout the afternoon. It starts with the American Legion ringing the old county courthouse bell and unveiling a miniature Statue of Liberty followed by several politicians speaking, a picnic, a sack race, and live music.
Date: 1976
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Corning Celebrates Independence Day
KAIT-TV
People in Corning attend an Independence Day celebration which includes a parade and festival.
Date: 1976
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Hanneford Circus Performs at A-State
KAIT-TV
The Hanneford Circus performs in the Indian Fieldhouse at A-State. A KAIT8 reporter interviews Struppi Hanneford (Princess Tajana) about the animals shows some of her acts with the animals.
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro Police Chief Hanley Retires
KAIT-TV
Jonesboro Police Chief James M. Hanley retires and hands the reigns over to James O. Medlock.
Date: 1976
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Parkin Celebrates Independence Day
KAIT-TV
Parkin celebrates Independence Day and the U.S. bicentennial. People attend a boat parade along the St. Francis River and tortious race. A man also talks briefly on Hernado DeSoto and their recreation of his landing in the area.
Date: 1976
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Sedgwick Celebrates Independence Day
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Sedgwick celebrates Independence Day and the U.S. bicentennial with people attending a parade.
Date: 1976
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Ulmer Discusses Why CWL Needs a New Wastewater Treatment Plant
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City Water & Light (CWL) Manager Marion Ulmer talks about why they need a new wastewater treatment plant. There are also a few shots of the current treatment plants.
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
Stores stock shelves with calculators as the need for them persists in student populations.
Date: 1976
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Liberal Arts Building Groundbreaking at SBC
KAIT-TV
People attend a groundbreaking event for a new liberal arts building at Southern Baptist College (SBC).
Date: 1976
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Workers Plan to Hold Union Vote
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Some workers at the Singers Wood Production factory in Trumann to vote if they want to be represented by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) union.
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 Comments on Cache River Project
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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission chairman Ralph Griffin comments on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Cache River-Bayou DeView project.
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
