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Senator Bumpers Discusses the 1976 Presidential Election
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U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers discusses the presidential election between the former Governor of Georgia, Jimmy Carter, and presidential incumbent, President Gerald Ford. He notes that mistakes are more easily forgiven for the incumbent and more harshly scrutinized for other candidates.
Date: 1976
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Bo Holleman Rally for U.S. House of Representatives
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A rally promoting Bo Holleman for U.S. House of Representatives features live music. A speaker argues that Bill Alexander failed to represent Monette, Arkansas' interests but Hollemon will.
Date: 1976
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Council Meeting in Jonesboro
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Several people attend a meeting in Jonesboro, Arkansas. [No sound]
Date: 1976
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New EAPDD Office Dedication Ceremony
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People attend the new East Arkansas Planning and Development District (EAPDD) office ribbon cutting ceremony in Jonesboro which includes Arkansas Attorney General-elect Bill Clinton and U.S. Representative Bill Alexander. [limited sound]
Date: 1976
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Representative Alexander's Response to Strom Thurmond's Speech
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KAIT8 Reporter interviews U.S. Representative Bill Alexander regarding U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond's recent campaign speech. He focuses on the use of a military base as a pawn in the presidential campaign.
Date: 1976
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Senator Thurmond Speaks During Bo Holleman's Congressional Campaign
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U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina gives a speech during Bo Holleman's campaign for Congress. He criticizes Governor Carter of Georgia's liberal stance in office and argues that he does not reflect the people of the South adequately.
Date: 1976
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State Legislator Criticizes Governor Pryor's Turnback Funds Plan
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An Arkansas State legislator criticizes Governor David Pryor for his plan to eliminate state turnback. He instead proposes his own plan to put money back into Arkansas by retaining turnback expenses and allowing local tax levies for additional services.
Date: 1976
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Man Criticizes Bill Meant to Address the Economy
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A man criticizes a bill meant to address the economy, claiming the bill focuses on a single number and does not take into account the complexity of the American economy.
Date: 1976
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Man Discusses Removal of Republican Delegate Jonathan Barnett
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A Republican party member discusses the sentiments around the removal of Republican party delegate Jonathan Barnett of Siloam Springs.
Date: 1976
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Representative Camp's Opinions About the Democratic National Convention
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State Representative Kenneth Camp shares his opinions about the 1976 Democratic National Convention, indicating there were less occasions for commotion compared to past conventions and how the South views Jimmy Carter.
Date: 1976
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Doctor Explains His Support for a Change in Medical Malpractice Law
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A doctor explains why he supports a proposed state constitutional amendment to change the medical malpractice law. A lawyer explains why he is against it.
Date: 1976
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Man Plans to Go Before the State Health Board to Amend Bulletin Nine
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A man plans to go before the Arkansas State Board of Health to offer amendments to Bulletin Nine of the revised 1974 general sanitation regulation.
Date: 1976
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Man Discuss the Different Economic Factors Which May Decide the Election
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A man discusses with a KAIT8 reporter the differences between how the Republicans and Democrats view as the most important economic crisis to tackle and how it will decide the 1976 election.
Date: 1976
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Representative Litton Discusses His Voting Record on Cotton
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U.S. Representative Jerry Litton discusses his voting record on cotton compared to one of his opponents for Senator. He also speaks to a crowd and meets people at the 32nd annual Peach Festival in Campbell, Missouri.
Date: 1976
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Representative Litton Is Confident in Winning the Senatorial Primary
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U.S. Representative Jerry Litton shares his confidence in winning the Democratic Senatorial Primary in August, despite being less known to Missouri voters.
Date: 1976
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Senator Bumpers Answers a Question About Congressional Reforms
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U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers answers a question regarding congressional reforms. He indicates the reforms in question primarily affect the House of Representatives since it primarily focuses on expense accounts and the like.
Date: 1976
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Senator Bumpers Speaks at a Fourth of July Event
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U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers speaks at a Fourth of July event.
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro Celebrates Fourth of July
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Jonesboro celebrates the Fourth of July at Craighead Park with several events throughout the afternoon. It starts with the American Legion ringing the old county courthouse bell and unveiling a miniature Statue of Liberty followed by several politicians speaking, a picnic, a sack race, and live music.
Date: 1976
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Man Discusses Arkansas Republican Delegates
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A man discusses the Arkansas Republican delegates for the Republican National Convention. He talks about the importance of which committees Ronald Reagan delegates are assigned to and his view of the disqualification of Jonathan Barnett.
Date: 1976
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Representative Alexander Speaks at Fourth of July Event
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U.S. Representative speaks how democracy is alive on the U.S.'s 200th birthday at a Fourth of July event. He also responds to questions from a KAIT8 reporter on some of the accusations Bo Holleman made against him.
Date: 1976
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Woman Comments on Tensions Within the Republican Party
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A woman comments on the tensions within the Arkansas Republican party between supports of Ronald Reagan and supporters of Gerald Ford.
Date: 1976
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President Gerald Ford Visits Memphis to Dedicate Mid-America Mall
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President Gerald Ford visits Memphis, Tennessee for the dedication of the Mid-America Mall during his 1976 Presidential campaign. Ford receives the Key to the City from Mayor Wyeth Chandler. Senator Howard Baker speaks at the event.
Date: 1976
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Judge Hickman and Justice Harris Talk About Their Qualifications
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Chancery Judge Darrell Hickman and Supreme Court Chief Justice Carleton Harris talk about their qualifications for the Arkansas State Supreme Court elections.
Date: 1976
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People Attend the Northeast Arkansas Citizens for Reagan Event
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People attend the Northeast Arkansas Citizens for Reagan event to support former California Governor Ronald Reagan for the Republican nomination for President.
Date: 1976
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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
