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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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 at 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 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
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Representative Burlison on House Public Works Bill
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KAIT8 reporter interviews U.S. Representative Bill Burlison on a House public works bill and hoping its contents are retained in the Senate bill.
Date: 1977
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Party Chairmen Lowe and Branscum Discuss 1978 Election at Seminar
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Arkansas Republican Party chairman A. Lynn Lowe and Arkansas Democratic Party chairman Herby Branscum discuss the 1978 election at the Robert A. Taft Institute of Government Seminar held at A-State.
Date: 1977
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Troxell and Fisher Discuss Gubernatorial Election at Seminar
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Republican National Committeewoman Leona Troxell and Arkansas Democratic Party vice chairman Jimmie Lou Fisher talk about the upcoming Arkansas gubernatorial race at the Taft Institute of Government Seminar held at A-State.
Date: 1977
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People Attend Taft Institute of Government Seminar
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Several people attend the Robert A. Taft Institute of Government Seminar held at A-State. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Speaks About ITC’s Shoe Quota Recommendation
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander speaks about the International Trade Commission's (ITC) recommendations to President Jimmy Carter to place a tariff and quota for imported shoes, and his support for the recommendation.
Date: 1977
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Representative Alexander Promotes Public Works Program at Dedication
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U.S. Representative Bill Alexander promotes public works projects which will both help create jobs and give back to the community during a groundbreaking event for a water and sewer improvement project in Trumann.
Date: 1977
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State Representative Collier Worries About a Possible Plant Shutting Down
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Arkansas State Representative Ablert Collier worries about a possible plant in his district shutting down and causing seventy-five people to be unemployed.
Date: 1977
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Webber Reports on Need for Litter Containers
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KAIT8 reporter Randy Webber reports on the need for litter containers across a stretch of highway if Governor David Pryor's litter campaign is to be successful.
Date: 1977
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State Representative Miller Talks About Raising Gas Tax
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State Representative John Miller talks about the need to pass legislation to raise the state's gas tax by two cents per gallon even though he knows it will be difficult to raise it by one.
Date: 1977
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Governor Pryor Speaks at Annual Convention
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Arkansas Governor David Pryor speaks at the annual Arkansas Federation of Water and Air Control Inc. convention in Hot Springs.
Date: 1977
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Woman Denies Organization Uses Grant Funding to Lobby
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A spokeswoman for an organization promoting an Equal Rights Amendments denies the use of grant funding to lobby for political action.
Date: 1977
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Bookout and Thompson Provide Their Opinion to Pryor’s Turnback Plan
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Arkansas State Senator Jerry Bookout and State Representative Mack Thompson provide their opinion on Governor David Pryor's "Arkansas Plan" and changes to turnback.
Date: 1976
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Mayor Stallings Provides His Opinion for Pryor's “Arkansas Plan”
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Jonesboro Mayor Neil Stallings provides his opinion on Governor David Pryor's "Arkansas Plan", stating he supports the revisions he has heard about. However, he will not commit Jonesboro from asking the General Assembly for funds should turnback be cut off.
Date: 1976
