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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
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Police Recover Stolen Vehicle
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Police recover an abandon vehicle after it was stolen during a robbery at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Police dust for prints, find evidence, and search for a suspect.
Date: 1976
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Black Physicians Gather at Conference to Discuss Employment Obstacles
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
Construction is underway for a new television tower.
Date: 1976
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Footage from the Buffalo Island Livestock Show
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
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Monette High School Choir Sing at Bicentennial Celebration
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Monette High School Choral Department sings in front of a crowd of people during a bicentennial celebration in the city park.
Date: 1976
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JURHA Open Sealed Bids
KAIT-TV
Members of the Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority (JURHA) open sealed bids for improvement projects.
Date: 1976
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Man Criticizes Rehabilitation Programs
KAIT-TV
KAIT8 reporter interviews a man during the East Arkansas Criminal Justice Planning Council meeting. He criticizes how money spent on rehabilitation programs has been ineffectively and that there is not one particular program which consistently improves the recidivate issue.
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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Post Office Installs New Collection Box to Avoid Resorting
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KAIT8 reporter interviews Jonesboro Postmaster William G. Smith on the newly installed larger collection boxes to help separate local and out-of-town mail and avoid resorting by employees.
Date: 1976
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Agent Kelly Praises Police Efforts Apprehending Officer's Murderers
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FBI Agent John T. Kelly praises local, county, state, and federal law enforcement officers for their combined efforts in identifying and apprehending a Springdale police officer's murder during a Peace Officers' Association meeting at Indian Mall.
Date: 1976
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Jones Talks About How Fisk Bridge Collapse Has Affected His Business
KAIT-TV
Shell gas station owner Jeffery Jones talks about the effects the collapsed bridge in Fisk, Missouri, has on his business. There is also a gentleman walking around getting petition signatures for a temporary bridge.
Date: 1976
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People Draw Ballot Positions for Upcoming School Board Election
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Several people draw ballot positions for candidates an upcoming school board election.
Date: 1976
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East Arkansas Criminal Justice Planning Council Meets
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Members of the East Arkansas Criminal Justice Planning Council meet.
Date: 1976
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Police Urge Stolen CB Radio Owner to Come Forward
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Police urge the owner of a stolen CB radio to come forward and testify in court. The officer indicates there is a demand for stolen CB radios.
Date: 1976
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Air Illinois Addresses Concerns to Kiwanis Club
KAIT-TV
Air Illinois representatives address the Kiwanis Club of Jonesboro regarding their presence in Jonesboro. They mention their high travel completion rate, their low mortality rate,and confirm that they do not intend to leave Jonesboro.
Date: 1976
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Griffin Comments on Possible Improvements for Craighead County
KAIT-TV
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission chairman Ralph Griffins comments on possible improvements in Craighead County during his announcement on his intention to run for county judge.
Date: 1976
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Mayor Holland Discusses Custom Plating Plant Waste Rumor
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Walnut Ridge Mayor Tom Holland discusses how Pollution Control and their research refutes the rumors that Custom Plating, Inc. discharges damaging material in their water streams, and they had no justification to not accept the plant, especially with high unemployment.
Date: 1976
