Arkansas state politics during the Civil War was influenced by the preceding thirty years and many of the state's problems for which political answers were sought were similar to problems experienced in this period of political development. The war simply magnified and multiplied the problems faced by the state. This thesis is concerned with identifying the political forces in the state and their development, with investigating problems to which political solutions were sought and attempts made to solve these. Finally, an effort is made to determine the effectiveness of the various political moves made during the terms of Governors Rector and Flanagin.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the DFW Spurs final games, Dallas Cowboys practice, TCU football scrimmage, Arkansas preseason gameplans, and Weaver and Rodgers in the finals golf championship.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about TCU football prepares for its opening game against UT-Arlington, the Cowboys last pre-season game against, Arnold Palmer eliminated in the match play champions, and Mark Spitz wins his fourth swimming title.