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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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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Party Chairmen Lowe and Branscum Discuss 1978 Election at Seminar
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Arkansas Republican Party chairman A. Lynn Lowe and Arkansas Democratic Party chairman Herby Branscum discuss the 1978 election at the Robert A. Taft Institute of Government Seminar held at A-State.
Date: 1977
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Troxell and Fisher Discuss Gubernatorial Election at Seminar
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Republican National Committeewoman Leona Troxell and Arkansas Democratic Party vice chairman Jimmie Lou Fisher talk about the upcoming Arkansas gubernatorial race at the Taft Institute of Government Seminar held at A-State.
Date: 1977
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People Attend Taft Institute of Government Seminar
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Several people attend the Robert A. Taft Institute of Government Seminar held at A-State. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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People Offer Their Opinions at Cache River Project Public Hearing
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A number of people offer their opinions about the Cache River-Bayou DeView Channelization Project during a public hearing.
Date: 1977
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State Senator Bearden Speaks at Cache River Project Public Hearing
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State Senator John Bearden speaks at a public hearing regarding the continuation of the Cache River-Bayou DeView Channelization Project. He talks about how discontinuing this project would be a breach of moral commitment made when the project was first authorized.
Date: 1977
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Cherokee Village Holds Town Hall Meeting Concerning Incorporation
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Residents of Cherokee Village hold town hall meeting concerning the possibility of incorporating the town, especially for its own police force. State Representative John Miller and State Senator Nick Wilson talk about how incorporating the town will increase taxes
Date: 1977
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Former Representative Mills Declines AIDC Post
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Former U.S. Representative Wilbur Mills explains why he declined Governor David Pryor’s offer to be Arkansas Industrial Development Commission’s (AIDC) director. He states that he is not ready to take on the responsibilities.
Date: 1977
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State Republicans Hold Luncheon
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The Arkansas Republican Party holds a luncheon and talks about the 1978 election. A number of Young Republicans attend.
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Speaks About ITC’s Shoe Quota Recommendation
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander speaks about the International Trade Commission's (ITC) recommendations to President Jimmy Carter to place a tariff and quota for imported shoes, and his support for the recommendation.
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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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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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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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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Scurlock Denies LWV Used Grant Funding to Lobby
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Jonesboro League of Women Voters (LWV) vice president Suzi Scurlock denies the accusation that the organization is using grant funding to lobby for political action.
Date: 1977
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Dr. Ramsay Discusses New Septic Tank Law
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KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe speaks with Arkansas Department of Health director Dr. Rex Ramsay on the new septic tank law.
Date: 1977
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Holleman Discusses His 1976 Congressional Campaign
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Harlan “Bo” Holleman talks with KAIT8 reporter Lori Worth about his unsuccessful 1976 campaign against U.S. Representative Bill Alexander and potential future campaigns.
Date: 1977
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Judge Gillam Discuss Funding of Public Services
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Craighead County Judge Dennis Gillam discusses how Arkansas has tax limits and how federal funding is used to supplement funding for public services and employment.
Date: 1977
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Representative Thornton Discusses Federal Budget
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U.S. Representative Ray Thornton discusses efforts of the Carter administration to balance the federal budget.
Date: 1977
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Scurlock Speaks About ERA Resolution Vote at Conference
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KAIT8 reporter Kathy Miller interviews Jonesboro League of Women Voters president Suzi Scurlock concerning a vote on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) at the Arkansas Women: Accomplishments, Realities, and Expectations conference.
Date: 1977
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State Representative Downing Discusses Proposed Prison
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Missouri State Representative Victor Downing discusses the possibility of the construction of a prison at Steele, Missouri, and previous opposition to the project.
Date: 1977
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State Representative Downing Opposes Reassessment
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Missouri State Representative Victor Downing voices his opposition towards statewide property reassessment.
Date: 1977
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Winningham Comments on Possible Gubernatorial Run
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KAIT8 reporter Lori Worth interviews Floyd Winningham concerning his potential run for Arkansas Governor in 1978.
Date: 1977
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Bookout and Thompson Provide Their Opinion to Pryor’s Turnback Plan
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Arkansas State Senator Jerry Bookout and State Representative Mack Thompson provide their opinion on Governor David Pryor's "Arkansas Plan" and changes to turnback.
Date: 1976
