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Man Feels Constraints on Liquor Likely to Pass
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A man feels that most people in the area want the community to remain a dry county and feels confident that the motion will pass.
Date: 1977
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Dr. Thorburn Shares Hope for Future of Republican Party in the South
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A-State Political Science professor Dr. Wayne Thorburn shares how he believes there is a good future for the Republican Party in the South and some ways to convince people to vote Republicans.
Date: 1977
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Governor Pryor Serves Guests at Cystic Fibrosis Banquet
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Governor David Pryor serves guests as a celebrity waiter at the Osceola Cystic Fibrosis banquet. He speaks with a KAIT8 reporter where he hopes people take a break from politics and mentions he will decide his future political career at the beginning of 1978.
Date: 1977
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Governor Pryor Talks About Possible Tax Reform and Budget Surplus
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Governor David Pryor believes some degree of tax reform is inevitable and thinks there will be a surplus in the state budget. He hopes they will be able to send a little money back to the people of Arkansas.
Date: 1977
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Governor Pryor Warns Property Taxes Need to be Thoroughly Studied
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Governor David Pryor warns that state property taxes need to be thoroughly studied before any reform.
Date: 1977
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State Senator Bearden Discusses How Far Tax Reform Has Come
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Arkansas State Senator John F. Bearden discusses how far along towards tax reform has come in the state over the last several years.
Date: 1977
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State Senator Bearden Emphasizes the Need to Understand Property Taxes
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Arkansas State Senator John F. Bearden emphasizes the importance of understanding state property taxes.
Date: 1977
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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
