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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County Judge Diggs Responds to Samuel's Quorum Court Appointment
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Greene County Judge Buford Diggs responds to Carolyn Samuel's appointment as a Justice of Peace on the county's quorum court by Governor David Pryor.
Date: 1977
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Governor Teasdale Speaks at Truman Day Rally
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Missouri Governor Joe Teasdale speaks at a Truman Day Rally. Some other Democratic politicians also speak at the event.
Date: 1977
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Senator Bumpers Warns that Energy Bill is Not Strong Enough
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U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers speaks with KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe, warning President Jimmy Carter's proposed energy bill is not strong enough and laments about having a correct, but unpopular, opinion. He also speaks to students in Harrisburg.
Date: 1977
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Secretary Mercure Visits Lawrence County During Rural Development Tour
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Assistant Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Alex P. Mercure visits Lawrence County during his rural development tour. Mercure speaks during a luncheon about how the department can help the community.
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Discusses the Cache River Project
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander discusses the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their work on the Cache River-Bayuo DeView Channelization Project, as well as barriers to completing the project.
Date: 1977
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Arkansas Highway 214 Dedication Ceremony
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Numerous people attend the dedication ceremony for Arkansas Highway 214. Arkansas Highway Commissioner David Solomon talks about why trucks cannot increase their weight to 80,000 pounds.
Date: 1977
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State Treasurer Spainhower Talks About Investment Pool and Auditor’s Race
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Missouri State Treasurer James Spainhower talks about the effects a state investment pool could have, the 1978 state auditor's race, and his desire for the Democrats to retain that position.
Date: 1977
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Representative Tucker Argues to Keep BAFB Open
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U.S. Representative Jim Guy Tucker argues why the Blytheville Air Force Base (BAFB) should remain open over the base in Maine.
Date: 1977
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Dr. Pritchard and Mayor Stallings Speak at Legislative Day Luncheon
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A-State President Dr. Ross Pritchard and Jonesboro mayor Neil Stallings speak during a Legislative Day luncheon in the Carl R. Reng ballroom at A-State.
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Considers Senate Run
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander shares he has been considering running for U.S. Senate in the 1978 election. He indicates polls seem to be favorable.
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Supports Cache River Project Compromise
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander expresses his support to compromises and revisions to the Cache River-Bayou DeView Channelization Project.
Date: 1977
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Scurlock Hopes for the Passage of ERA and Other Bills
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Jonesboro League of Women Voters president Suzi Scurlock hopes for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), the "bottle bill", and expresses support for an exemption of food and prescription drugs from sales tax.
Date: 1977
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Secretary Foreman Speaks at Arkansas Press Women’s Conference
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Assistant Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Carol Tucker Foreman speaks at the Arkansas Press Women's Conference in Mountain View.
Date: 1977
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Conservation Bill Gains Traction in Missouri Special Session
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Missouri Governor Joseph Teasdale indicates the special session to promote a conservation bill went well. Teasdale states some unfinished business will need to be addressed at a later date.
Date: 1977
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Alexander Advocates for Eliminating Mandatory Retirement for Seniors Aged Fifty
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander advocates for eliminating mandatory retirement for seniors aged fifty.
Date: 1977
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Eagleton Speaks About the Energy Crisis, Agriculture, and World Peace
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U.S. Senator Tom Eagleton discusses the effects of the energy crisis and international turmoil on farmers.
Date: 1977
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Representative Thornton Speaks About Several Policy Issues
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U.S. Representative Ray Thornton speaks to KAIT8 reporter regarding several policy issues. These include the energy policies, agricultural research and bills, President Jimmy Carter's welfare program, the Panama Canal treaty, South Korea bribery scandal, and Thornton's political future.
Date: 1977
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Eagleton and Burlison Attend Energy Public Hearing in Sikeston
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U.S. Senator Tom Eagleton and U.S. Representative Bill Burlison attend a public hearing on energy in Sikeston, Missouri. Eagleton talks about the energy crisis and his support for President Jimmy Carter's 122 facets. Burlison discusses the need to be ready should a war break out in the Middle East.
Date: 1977
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Black, Jr. Talks with KFIN During Taft Institute of Government Seminar
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
