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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Former Mayor Sanderson Declares his Judicial Qualifications
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Former Jonesboro Mayor Herbert Sanderson discusses his experience and qualifications for Craighead County Judge.
Date: 1976
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Hendrix States His Intention to Campaign for County Sheriff
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Suspended Jonesboro Police Detective Larry Hendrix states his intentions to run for Craighead County Sheriff despite his initial plan to wait until after his trial.
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 Attorney General Tucker Gives Speech to Trumann Chamber of Commerce
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Arkansas State Attorney General Jim Guy Tucker gives a speech at the Annual Banquet and Ladies Night of the Trumann Chamber of Commerce on renewing confidence in oneself and in one's history.
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
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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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Governor Pryor Briefly Talks About Arkansas Crime Check
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Arkansas Governor David Pryor briefly talks about Arkansas Crime Check and how it will take everyone's participation to prevent crime before it happens.
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
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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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Staffer Explains Why He Resigned
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A former staffer explains why he resigned from his position, months before the election.
Date: 1976
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Staffer Wants to Know the Reasons for His Dismissal
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A congressman's staffer, possibly for U.S. Representative Bill Alrxander, wants to know the reasons for his dismissal.
Date: 1976
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State Senator Bookout on Intangible Property Tax
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Arkansas State Senator Jerry Bookout answers questions regarding revenue tax on intangible properties.
Date: 1976
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Governor Bond Gives Speech at Marathon Electric Dedication Ceremony
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Missouri Governor Christopher "Kit" Bond" gives a speech during the Marathon Electric Company dedication ceremony. He states the company was looking at West Plains for the development of a new site and praises West Plains for being a five-star community.
Date: 1975
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Jonesboro Holds Special Election
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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
