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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 congressional staffer, most likely for Bill Alexander, 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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Officials Take Oaths of Office
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This footage shows three separate swearing in ceremonies where officials take their oath of office. It includes Chancery Judge Terry Shell swearing in five judges, including Arkansas Supreme Court associate justice John A. Fogleman, Craighead County Judge Bill Clark swearing in six county officials, and Circuit Clerk Opie Chambers swearing in five Craighead County deputies. [no audio]
Date: 1975
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Representative Thompson Discusses Pay Increase for Arkansas Legislators
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Arkansas State Representative W. H. "Bill" Thompson speaks with KAIT 8 reporter Donald Goodwin about the typical expenses for state legislators in Little Rock, the way inflation has increased these expenses, and a new pay increase for legislators.
Date: 1975
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Local Officials and State Legislators Hold Meeting
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Northeast Arkansas local officials and state legislators meet in a Holiday Inn in Jonesboro to discuss increasing state revenue sharing with local governments. State Senator Jerry P. Bookout and State Representative Kenneth R. Camp share their opinions on the matter.
Date: 1974
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Arkansas Medicaid Changes Meeting
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Two men from Arkansas Social Services and Health Applications Systems can be seen speaking to a large group, likely made up of medical providers, to explain Arkansas Medicaid program changes. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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Dr. Busfield Discusses Health Insurance and Health Care
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Arkansas Hospital Association executive director Dr. Roger Busfield speaks at a Jonesboro Rotary Club meeting. He later speaks with KAIT8 reporter Donald Goodwin on Oregon Representative Al Ullman’s proposed bill concerning health insurance and health care.
Date: 1974
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Arkansas Municipal League Holds Meeting in Jonesboro
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Northeast Arkansas municipal representatives attend the Arkansas Municipal League meeting. The league's attorney, John Gill, speaks with KAIT8 reporter Kathy Miller on how cities should implement sales taxes to raise local revenue.
Date: 1974
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Meriwether Shares Task Force Findings on Public Education
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Governor’s Education Task Force chairman John “Jack” Meriwether shares the task force’s findings on public education, indicating the need for more public involvement in education.
Date: 1974
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Official Discusses New Family Aid Program
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A man speaks with KAIT8 reporter Donald Goodwin about a newly expanded aid program for families.
Date: 1974
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Representative Camp on His Rural Healthcare Bill
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Arkansas State Representative Kenneth R. Camp speaks to KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson about his proposed bill to develop a corps of "physician's trained assistants" to facilitate better medical care in rural areas. He also addresses nurses' apprehensions about the program.
Date: 1974
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Senator Hatfield Talks About National Security at A-State
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A-State hosts Senator Mark Hatfield as part of its lecture-concert series. He talks about national security and what he sees as a threat to peace.
Date: 1974
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Griffith Speaks at Jonesboro Exchange Club
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State Coordinator of Public Safety Brooks Griffith speaks at a Jonesboro Exchange Club meeting, most likely over traffic safety initiatives. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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Senator Eagleton Speaks at Tri-County Democratic Rally
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U.S. Senator Tom Eagleton gives a speech at the Tri-County Democratic Party and fish fry. KAIT8 reporter Don Goodwin asks Eagleton if he plans to release his mental health records.
Date: 1974
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Representative Pryor Discusses Gubernatorial Race
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U.S. Representative David Pryor speaks with KAIT8 reporter Don Goodwin on why he will not debate Republican nominee for Arkansas governor, Ken Coon, and how the next governor will need to handle the state’s surplus.
Date: 1974
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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
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Former Alcoholic Comments on Representative Mills’ Erratic Behavior
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Reporter Donald Goodwin interviews a former alcoholic about alcoholism and the erratic behavior of Representative Wilbur Mills.
Date: 1974
