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McCord Expresses his Concerns Regarding Censorship
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Arkansas Democrat executive editor Robert McCord expresses his concerns regarding censorship, including publishers of pornography. He also speaks at the Jonesboro Kiwanis Club meeting.
Date: 1977
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Woman Shares Her Practical Experience Working at a Bank
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A woman shares her practical experience working at a bank and how it applies to what she is learning as a business major.
Date: 1977
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Arkansas League for Nursing Hosts Social Health Program Workshop
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The Arkansas League of Nursing hosts a Social Health Program Workshop in Jonesboro. Two attendees talk about the number of student absences due to illnesses is the worst it has been in years.
Date: 1977
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Beedeville Schools Pushes Back on Quality Education Act Amendment Claim
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Beedeville Schools pushes back on the claim that amending the Quality Education Act would weaken it. The district employee also states reestablishing the high school would be too expensive.
Date: 1977
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Man States Four Beehives Have Been Stolen
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A man states that four of his beehives have been stolen, and that this kind of thievery is becoming more commonplace.
Date: 1977
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Man Warns Plant Purchasers to be Weary of Sick Specimens
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A man warns plant purchasers to be weary of sick specimens and to be mindful of the hot weather.
Date: 1977
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Numerous People Attend Jonesboro City Council Meeting
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Numerous people attend the Jonesboro City Council meeting held in the City Hall Municipal Courtroom. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Reporter Tours a Vocational Technical School
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A KAIT8 reporter tours a vocational technical school for National Vocational Education Week. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Webber Reports on Need for Litter Containers
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KAIT8 reporter Randy Webber reports on the need for litter containers across a stretch of highway if Governor David Pryor's litter campaign is to be successful.
Date: 1977
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Interior Shots of Indian Mall
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Footage contains interior shots of Indian Mall, showing people walking around and a number of stores. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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State Representative Miller Talks About Raising Gas Tax
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State Representative John Miller talks about the need to pass legislation to raise the state's gas tax by two cents per gallon even though he knows it will be difficult to raise it by one.
Date: 1977
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PSC Removes Some Service from Craighead Electric Application
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Public Service Commission (PSC) removes some services from the Craighead Electric Cooperative's rate increase application, forcing them to stop those services.
Date: 1977
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ACORN Accuses City of Misappropriating Block Grant Funds
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Jonesboro-Northeast Regional Office of Arkansas Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) spokesman accuses Jonesboro of misappropriating Community-Development Block Grant funds on projects not meant to help lower income areas. A second interviewee is asked if he suspects Craighead County will receive disaster relief.
Date: 1977
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Blytheville Police Officers Look to Establish an Association
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Blytheville police officers look to establish a Blytheville Police Association to negotiate with the city council for compensation and improve retention. Detective Sergent Lawrence Christle mentions Police Chief R. J. Cox is not part of their concerns and is a fine police chief.
Date: 1977
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NEA Symphony Orchestra Performs in Concert
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The Northeast Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performs in concert in Wilson Hall at A-State.
Date: 1977
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Blytheville Mayoral Candidates Discuss Election
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Blytheville mayoral candidates Emmanuel Lofton, Tom Little, and Bill M. Williams canvas and speak with KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson. Footage also shows mayoral candidate Don Walker during a March Blytheville Police Association (BPA) press conference.
Date: 1977
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Children Attend Saturday Matinee
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Children are shown attending a "Saturday Matinee," possibly at a church or community center. A KAIT8 reporter interviews one of the organizers.
Date: 1977
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Christian Speaks on Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center's Finances
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Dunklin County Memorial Hospital administrator Truman Dale Christian speaks with KAIT8 reporter Lori Worth on the challenges facing the Southeast Missouri Mental Health Clinic’s finances.
Date: 1977
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Craighead County Quorum Court Discuss Proposed 1978 Budget
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Members of the Craighead County quorum court meet to discuss 1978's budget proposal.
Date: 1977
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Department of Health Facility Opens in Randolph County
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People attend the opening ceremony of the Arkansas Department of Health facility in Randolph County. An official speaks to KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe about coordination between social service agencies.
Date: 1977
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Filming Bridal Boutique Commercial
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Several shots and takes from what appears to be a commercial for a bridal boutique. It includes shots of bridal gowns and bridesmaids' dresses. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Footage of Traffic on Flooded Streets
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The footage shows several shots of cars driving through flooded streets. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Jonesboro City Guide Hangs from a Building
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A Jonesboro city guide hangs from a building. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Jonesboro CWL Board Meeting
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The Jonesboro City Water and Light (CWL) board of directors meets. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Jonesboro Decorates for Flag Day
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Jonesboro decorates downtown for Flag Day. [no audio]
Date: 1977
