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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Senator Bumpers Speaks About the State of the Economy
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Senator Dale Bumpers attends the second annual Mental Health Awards Banquet at Arkansas College. He speaks about the state of the economy, highlighting the current recession and the current administration's shortcomings.
Date: 1976
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State Representative Lady Attends Event During Gubernatorial Campaign
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State Representative Frank Lady attends a campaign event during his Democrat gubernatorial primary campaign. He speaks with a KAIT8 reporter on while he thinks prisoners should be rewarded for good behavior, he does not believe sentences should be cut drastically.
Date: 1976
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State Representative Lady Hopes for Primary Runoff
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State Representative Frank Lady believes he has good support and hopes for a runoff during the Democratic gubernatorial primary election.
Date: 1976
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People Register to Vote for Upcoming Democratic Primary Election
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People register to vote for the upcoming primary election at the Craighead County Clerk's office. KAIT8 reporter interviews County Clerk Harlod Thompson on the great interest in the upcoming Democratic primary and believes this may be the largest primary vote in the county's history.
Date: 1976
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Mayor Stallings Supports Public Works Bill
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Jonesboro Mayor Neil Stallings talks about his support for the federal public works bill, indicating cities, like Jonesboro, need it to help employ people and help cities save money. He also expresses concerns about President Gerald Ford's comments on revenue sharing.
Date: 1976
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Representative Miller Speaks During Arkansas General Assembly Session
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Arkansas State Representative John Miller speaks during an Arkansas General Assembly session.
Date: 1976
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State Attorney General Tucker Gives His Opinion for a Utilities Rate Bill
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Arkansas Attorney General Jim Guy Tucker gives his opinion for a utilities rate bill which will be reasonable and fair.
Date: 1976
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Pratt Announces Candidacy for County Judge
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Hillis Pratt announces his candidacy for county judge in the Democratic primary using the condition of local roads as a selling point.
Date: 1976
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State Senator Bookout Shares Budget Concerns
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Arkansas State Senator Jerry Bookout discusses his concerns the Senate may be moving too rapidly to approve the budget for Governor David Pryor's project.
Date: 1976
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State Senator Bookout Addresses Financial Exemptions for Industries
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Arkansas State Senator Jerry Bookout addresses the possibility of financial exemptions for industries and businesses.
Date: 1976
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Representative Discusses Legislative Efforts to Change Prison Sentences
KAIT-TV
A Missouri state representative discusses efforts by the state legislator to introduce bills to change mandatory prison sentences.
Date: 1976
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Governor Pryor Hopes for a Short State Legislative Session
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KAIT8 reporter interviews Arkansas Governor David Pryor where he expresses his hope for a short state legislative session
Date: 1976
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Governor Pryor Speaks at Ozark Gateway Tourism Council Annual Meeting
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Arkansas Governor David Pryor speaks at the Ozark Gateway Tourism Council annual meeting in Batesville. He praises tourism and industry in Arkansas.
Date: 1976
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Jimmy Carter Campaigns for President in Jonesboro
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Jimmy Carter gives a presidential campaign speech In Jonesboro. Carter speaks about the high unemployment rate, the importance of a good education, and the role that government can have.
Date: 1976
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Man Criticizes Representative Burlison
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A man criticizes U.S. Representative Bill Burlison's enterprise issue score of nineteen. Burlison is also accused of stonewalling public record matters and personal disclosure questions.
Date: 1976
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Representative Alexander Campaigns
KAIT-TV
Several shots during U.S. Representative Bill Alexander's reelection campaign. During a speech, he states he has had no communication with his opponent during his campaign regarding a disputed point.
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro Holds Special Election
KAIT-TV
Jonesboro holds a special election pertaining to DELTA Inc. [Developmental Enhancement and Training Alliance Incorporated].
Date: 1975
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Superintendent DeSpain Discusses Act 102
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Jonesboro Public School Superintendent Dr. B. C. DeSpain discusses the State Board of Education meeting pertaining to Act 102. He indicates there is an issue of restriction of local control and the lack of special education funding by the state.
Date: 1975
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Man Discusses Summer Program Funding Bill Vetoed by President Ford
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A Crowley's Ridge Development Council representative discusses how their summer program funding was in a bill vetoed by President Gerald Ford. He is unsure how Congress will proceed after they failed to override the veto.
Date: 1975
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Chairman McLarty Talks About a Possible Wallace Primary Candidacy
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KAIT8 Reporter Call Wasson interviews Arkansas Democrat Party Chairman Mack McLarty on the possibility of former Alabama Governor George Wallace running in the Democratic Presidential Primary.
Date: 1975
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Vice President Gerald Ford Speaks at Baptist Medical Center Dedication
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Vice President Gerald Ford visits Little Rock, Arkansas for the Baptist Medical Center dedication. Ford gives a speech and shakes hands with attendees of the event. [No audio]
Date: 1974
