KAIT covered state and national politicians coming to Region 8 for campaigning and visits. For questions regarding these clips, please contact the Archives & Special Collections.
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Conservation Bill Gains Traction in Missouri Special Session
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Missouri Governor Joseph Teasdale indicates the special session to promote a conservation bill went well. Teasdale states some unfinished business will need to be addressed at a later date.
Date: 1977
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Alexander Advocates for Eliminating Mandatory Retirement for Seniors Aged Fifty
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander advocates for eliminating mandatory retirement for seniors aged fifty.
Date: 1977
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Representative Thornton Speaks About Several Policy Issues
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U.S. Representative Ray Thornton speaks to KAIT8 reporter regarding several policy issues. These include the energy policies, agricultural research and bills, President Jimmy Carter's welfare program, the Panama Canal treaty, South Korea bribery scandal, and Thornton's political future.
Date: 1977
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Eagleton and Burlison Attend Energy Public Hearing in Sikeston
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U.S. Senator Tom Eagleton and U.S. Representative Bill Burlison attend a public hearing on energy in Sikeston, Missouri. Eagleton talks about the energy crisis and his support for President Jimmy Carter's 122 facets. Burlison discusses the need to be ready should a war break out in the Middle East.
Date: 1977
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Director Black, Jr. Talks with KFIN at Taft Institute Government Seminar
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KFIN interviews Republican National Committee's campaign operations director, Charles R. Black, Jr. on the 1976 presidential election and who may win the 1978 senatorial races during the Taft Institute on Government Seminar at A-State.
Date: 1977
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Lt. Governor Purcell Discusses His Support for a State Constitutional Convention
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Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Joe Purcell holds a press conference on his support for a new state constitution and the need for the state legislators to pass a bill to hold a convention.
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Attends a Watermelon Feast
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander attends a watermelon feast at Indian Stadium. He briefly talks about flood control benefits with environmental protection and the Cache River-Bayou DeView project.
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Discusses the Drop in Unemployment
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander speaks with reporters concerning on the drop in unemployment. He also indicates that as long as productivity continues to increase, he sees President Jimmy Carter reaching his goals by 1981.
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Talks About His Support for the Neutron Bomb
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander speaks with reporters concerning his support for the neutron bomb, indicating it is necessary to maintain peace.
Date: 1977
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Arkansas Politicians Attend 4th of July Events
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Several elected Arkansas politicians attend 4th of July events in Arkansas. This includes U.S. Representatives Bill Alexander, Jim Guy Tucker, and Ray Thornton, and Arkansas Attorney General Bill Clinton. KAIT8 interviews a few on their current and future political careers.
Date: 1977
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Representatives Tucker and Thornton speak at Fourth of July event
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Representatives Jim Guy Tucker and Ray Thornton speak to people at a Fourth of July event. Representative Tucker wants to protect Social Security. Representative Thornton wants to develop the Cache River to prevent flooding and to protect wildlife.
Date: 1977
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Representative Burlison on House Public Works Bill
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KAIT8 reporter interviews U.S. Representative Bill Burlison on a House public works bill and hoping its contents are retained in the Senate bill.
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Promotes Public Works Program at Dedication
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander promotes public works projects which will both help create jobs and give back to the community during a groundbreaking event for a water and sewer improvement project in Trumann.
Date: 1977
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State Representative Collier Worries About a Possible Plant Shutting Down
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Arkansas State Representative Ablert Collier worries about a possible plant in his district shutting down and causing seventy-five people to be unemployed.
Date: 1977
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Governor Pryor Speaks at Annual Convention
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Arkansas Governor David Pryor speaks at the annual Arkansas Federation of Water and Air Control Inc. convention in Hot Springs.
Date: 1977
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Woman Denies Organization Uses Grant Funding to Lobby
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A spokeswoman for an organization promoting an Equal Rights Amendments denies the use of grant funding to lobby for political action.
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Overwhelmed by Landslide Victory
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander is overwhelmed by his landslide victory against Republican candidate, Bo Holleman.
Date: 1976
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Kathy Miller Comments on the Craighead County Voter Turnout
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KAIT8 Reporter Kathy Miller comments on the healthy line of voters trails out of the polling station behind her, proving that there is active voting in Craighead County despite predictions to the contrary.
Date: 1976
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Residents Vote in the General Collection
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Residents vote in the general election at the Craighead County Courthouse.
Date: 1976
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Sixth Graders Participate in a Mock Presidential Election
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Sixth graders hold a mock presidential election between Jimmy Carter and President Gerald Ford.
Date: 1976
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Kathy Miller Addresses Representative Alexander's Challenger, Bo Holleman
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KAIT8 Reporter Kathy Miller gives a statement regarding the claim that U.S. Representative Bill Alexander is being challenged by Republican candidate, Bo Holleman.
Date: 1976
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Chairman Boyce Defends Amendment 59
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Chairman of Arkansas for Progress Sam Boyce combats rumors that the proposed Amendment 59 threatens the right for people to worship where they please.
Date: 1976
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Senator Bumpers Discusses the 1976 Presidential Election
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U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers discusses the presidential election between the former Governor of Georgia, Jimmy Carter, and presidential incumbent, President Gerald Ford. He notes that mistakes are more easily forgiven for the incumbent and more harshly scrutinized for other candidates.
Date: 1976
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Bo Holleman Rally for U.S. House of Representatives
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A rally promoting Bo Holleman for U.S. House of Representatives features live music. A speaker argues that Bill Alexander failed to represent Monette, Arkansas' interests but Hollemon will.
Date: 1976
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Council Meeting in Jonesboro
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Several people attend a meeting in Jonesboro, Arkansas. [No sound]
Date: 1976
