Sparkman warns veto would be regrettable on housing bill
Senator John Sparkman voiced concern Saturday that a presidential veto of the housing bill would be harmful. He led a conference committee that forged a compromise on a $1.375 billion measure, saying the fight to pass housing legislation in 1958 was tough and aimed at a bill the President would sign and help families.
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Arkansas Claims Nation's Most Navigable Rivers
Arkansas holds the record for the most navigable rivers in the United States, highlighting its extensive inland waterways and significance for transport and commerce.
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Short Shorts Getting Shorter The Sale
Short shorts are fading from shelves as Jamaica Bermuda styles rise in popularity. Local stores report Bermudas and Jamaicas outselling traditional short shorts with men embracing comfort and year round wear. Teens at Decatur High show mixed views while operators predict better fall sales in summer material.
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Frances Pelley
Dennis Holt
Marion Meek
Wayne Lamon
Marteen McEntire
Cases In County Court Disposes 42 Friday Morning
Forty two cases were disposed of in Morgan County Court with Judge R L Hundley presiding after a pause since May 22 due to Circuit Court delays. Defendants pleaded guilty or were found guilty on various charges including violation of prohibition law, malicious injury to property, vagrancy, assault, and worthless checks with fines, costs, forfeitures, and sentences ranging from days to months.
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Scott Drake, Jr
Annie Pearl Cosby
Shelby Scott
Lester Morris
Wilbur Cater
Matthew Horton
Blossom Horton
Ollie Troupe
Sam Burton
Robert Whitman
Mack Saxton
Matthew Bass
Roy A. Norman
Edward Clark
Woodrow Norman
Luke Allen Bates
Obie Hill
William Edward Wright
M. P. Allredge
Donald K. McGill
Ray Compton
Allen Griffin
Albert Griffin
E. F. Dye
Frank Dye
Billy Jones
Archie Stover
Tennis Maxwell
Harry Madden
W. G. Pettit
Harvey L. Keith
William T. Morgan
Morris Canal Built 1831 From Phillipsburg To Sea City
The 101smile Morris Canal began construction in 1831 extending from Phillipsburg to the coast. It operated for several decades before ceasing operations after years of use and neglect.
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Sea City
India to Establish Farm School On Pattern of U.S. Land Grants
New Delhi reports Uttar Pradesh will open an agricultural school modeled on U.S. land grant colleges. A U.S. technical cooperation mission will provide 424000 dollars to build the facility on a state farm at Rudapur in the Himalayan foothills.
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U.S
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Jet Crews Fight Birds At HamatSu Air Base
Tokyo AP reports Japanese jet crews at Hama matsu Air Base battled a flock of black feathered birds that settled on the base with apparent intent to stay. Pilots worried engines could ingest the birds and cause accidents.
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Red China Charge U.S. On Violation
Tokyo AP dispatch reports Communist China accuses the United States of a violation in a diplomatic clash. The brief notes escalating tensions as talks continue and both sides exchange statements through official channels. The suspicions center on alleged interference and breaches of protocol.
Japan builds first all plastic house with opaque walls
A historic housing project in Japan features a home made entirely of plastic with opaque walls around the bedroom and bathroom. The design aims to test new materials for durability and modular living.
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