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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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Man Speaks Out Against Tax
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A man speaks out against a tax he declares unpatriotic.
Date: 1977
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Pryor on Effects Special Subservice Districts Will Have on County
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Judge Dennis Gillam’s administrative assistant Mike Pryor speaks with KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson on Amendment 55, special subservice districts, and how it will affect Craighead County.
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
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Mayor Stallings Provides His Opinion for Pryor's “Arkansas Plan”
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Jonesboro Mayor Neil Stallings provides his opinion on Governor David Pryor's "Arkansas Plan", stating he supports the revisions he has heard about. However, he will not commit Jonesboro from asking the General Assembly for funds should turnback be cut off.
Date: 1976
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Arkansas Municipal League Meets in Jonesboro
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Members of the Arkansas Municipal League meet in Jonesboro to discuss policies and goals for the upcoming year. The league's executive director Don Zimmerman talks briefly about the Arkansas Plan.
Date: 1976
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Fisher Talks About State Liaison with President-Elect Carter
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Arkansas Democratic Party vice chairman Jimmie Lou Fisher talks about how each state will have a desk system or liaison to help coordinate to and from President-elect Jimmy Carter.
Date: 1976
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Pharmacist Argues for State Medicaid Fee Increase
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A pharmacist argues the state Medicaid fees need to be increased or they have no means to break even due to the increase in prescription prices.
Date: 1976
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Thompson Asserts $400,000 TRS Audit as Unnecessary
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Arkansas State Representative Mack Thompson asserts that while there should be an investigation into some of the investments for the Teachers Retirement System (TRS), the proposed $400,000 audit is unnecessary.
Date: 1976
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Heath Confident Arkansas Plan Will Pass
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Arkansas State Department of Finance and Administration director Richard Heath expresses his confidence Governor David Pryor's proposed Arkansas Plan will pass in the General Assembly.
Date: 1976
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Representative Alexander Convenes the Rice Advisory Commission
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander speaks with seven rice farmers from the First Congressional District who will serve as members of the Rice Advisory Committee.
Date: 1976
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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
