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Black, Jr. Talks with KFIN During Taft Institute of Government Seminar
KAIT-TV
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 Robert A. Taft Institute on Government Seminar held 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
KAIT-TV
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 Channelization Project.
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Discusses the Drop in Unemployment
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
KAIT-TV
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
