Mayo the pioneer of southern pulp paper and Herty link
Jedwaridl M. Mayo of Mobile, Alabama, 77, credited as the first to make sulphate paper pulp from Southern pine, later becoming Kraft’s Southern mills production manager. The Herty process in Savannah and Lufkin Texas spurred southern newsprint growth, with tests by Georgia cafes and the first mill in 1910s. The South’s shift from Northern spruce and Mayo’s early discovery shaped regional paper industry. the piece also notes ongoing mills in Alabama and strategic debates on OPA extension and inflation policy.
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Mobile
Ala
Jedwaridl M. Mayo
Southern Pine
Ohange
Texas
Southern Mills
Kraft Corporation
Savannah
Charlies H. Herty
Mayn
Merry Pine
Star
Herty
Lufkin
Alabama
Biel
Mayo
James Thrasher
House Banking and Currency Committee
OPA
Bernard M. Baruch
House
Promal
Imen
First Court Cases Set for April 8
Hempstead Cliveun Court met briefly this morning to organize for the April term. Jury lists were checked, jurors sworn in, and first cases prepared for trial next Monday.
City General Election on Tuesday in Hope
Voters in the City of Hope will go to the polls Tuesday in a general election that will certify the unopposed Democratic candidates for municipal office. Pulling places include Ward One Fire Station Ward Two Courthouse and Wards Three and Four City Hall.
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City of Hope
State Police Emphasize Horse Sense for Safer Driving
State Police urge drivers to apply common sense and caution to reduce accidents. They warn that failing to use good judgment behind the wheel increases crash risk and endangers others on the road.
Negroes gain right to vote in Georgia primaries upheld
The Supreme Court declined to review lower court rulings that Negroes may vote in Georgia Democratic primaries. Primus E. King of Muscogee County led a challenge after being denied a primary vote under a white-only rule. The district and appeals courts upheld the denial as a Georgia party practice.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Georgia
Primus E. King
Muscogee County
U. S
King
Federal Court of Appeals
New Orleans
District Court
Democratic Executive Committee
Ghosts of Lee Custer and Patton Stir as Cavalry Is Abolished
Washington April 1 reports say the War Department plans to abolish the cavalry as a separate branch merging horse outfits with the armored force. The move follows World War II trends toward tanks and armored cars, with a few units kept for special training.
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Lee
Custer
Patton
Army
Edward &. Bomar
Washington
War Department
Truman
Pacific
Second Cavalry
North Africa
Horse Cavalry
China-India- Burma
Texas National Guard
Robert E. Lee
George A. Custer
George S. Paton
Little Big Horn
Patterson
Fort Riley
Kas
Paton
Armored Force School
Pearl Warrior
Louisiana
Porte Cavalry
Supreme Court Upholds Evidence Rule In Testimony
Arkansas Supreme Court rules that a party cannot complain when the opposing side introduces similar competent testimony after one side already did so. The decision affirms a Little River circuit decree awarding disability benefits to Bowman and a Scott chancery order for Hand to pay $2,000, and denies rehearing on the telegraph order tax ruling. A fire alarm report notes a burning truck but lacks exact location.
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Washington
Supreme Court
North American
States
District of Columbia
New York City
SEC
SIC
St. Louis
Federal Circuit Court
Justice Department
Congress
WUCOR
Arkansas Supreme Court
R. W. Robins
Charles Lamb
Lamb
A. H. Eaves
Wanda
Circuit Court
Appellee
Little River Circuit
Tabebert J. Bowman
Little River County
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Bowman
Hope Fire Department
Black Market Navy Scandals Probed in Hawaii
Honolulu ad claims a five month probe of alleged gambling misappropriation and black market activity within the navy at Pearl Harbor and Oahu. It cites stolen food and lumber, illicit sales of navy stock, embezzlement at Pearl Harbor and the submarine base, with details forwarded to Washington.
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Navy
Hawaii
Honolulu
UPI
Bambling
Idth
Honolulu Advertiser
Advertiser
Washington
Adm
A. K. Doyle
Cal
Ivan CC. Stickney
USMC
Oalavker
Marine Barracks
Oahu Naval Air Depot
Pearl Harbor
Vyeat
Butler
Paul Geren Announces Run for Congress in Seventh Arkansas
Paul Geren, South Arkansas author and WWII veteran, announces candidacy for Congress in the Seventh District, subject to the Democratic primary. A native of El Dorado, he taught economics at LSU and Rangoon University, served overseas for over three years, earned a Harvard PhD, and wrote Burma Diary. He emphasizes veteran interests, economic issues, and a drive to represent all people in a troubled nation.
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Paul Geren
South Arkansas
Congress
Seventh
Arkansas
Mr. Geren
Union County
Rev
H. M. Geren
Bl Dorado
Julia Goodwin
Hugh Goodwin
Louisiana State University
Rangoon University
Punjab University
Orient
el Dorado
Baylor University
Harvard
Geren
Burma
Stilwell
United States
400000 Miners Strike Halts Coal Production
A national soft coal stoppage by 400,000 miners began as their union's contract expired at midnight. Government rationing aims to prioritize essential uses while talks with operators and a mediator continue. Key issues include a proposed miners welfare fund funded by per ton coal assessments and union control of benefits.
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Pitsburgh
Afl-United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
John Mitchell
Lewis
National Coal Association
America
Washington
Schwellenbach
Paul Fuller
Akron
Fuller
Steel
New York Central
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Linois
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Alabama
Virginia
Solid Fuels Administration
Nuner
UMW
R N Harper of Blevins Dies at 73
R N Harper of Blevins died Saturday night at his home near Blevins at age 74 He was survived by his widow two daughters Mrs J E Hay of Ruston Lia Mrs H A McQueen of Blevins two sons L H Harper and HW W Harper both of Old City Lay one brother B W Harper of Smackover Ark Funeral services and burial were held at Marlbrack church and cemetery.
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R. N. Harper
Blevins
J. E. Hay
Ruston
Lia
H. A. McQueen
L. H. Harper
HW. W. Harper
Old City
B. W. Har
Per
Smackover
Ark
Marlbrack Church
Russians leave arms to rebels in Iran fears
A two hundred strong roundup by American and British counterintelligence interrupted a postwar Nazi cell in Germany and simultaneous Iran security council actions. The Iran case saw Ahmad Ghavani backing Iran in the UN Security Council while Britain pressed for unconditional Soviet troop and equipment withdrawal, including removal of tanks and military gear to prevent Soviet sympathizers from gaining influence in Azerbaijan and Kurdish areas.
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New York
R. H Shackford
Iran
Russia
United Nations
UNO
Truman
James F. Byrnes
Washington
Tran
Soviet Union
Security Council
Council
New World
Moscow
Tronelad
Azerbaijan
Turkey
Iraq
Byrnes
Hope Store to Close Noon Wednesdays for Summer Season
Hope merchants announce a half holiday schedule beginning this Wednesday April 3 in Hope. Stores will close at noon every Wednesday through September, reflecting a summer observance across the town.
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Hope Store
Hal Boyle tribute to Col Harry Zohms the army fixer
Athens April 1 Hal Boyle recalls Col Harry Zohms, a large hearted officer who cut red tape and helped war correspondents. Though never on any official roster, he acted as a field quartermaster and informal Santa Claus to pressmen, issuing rations and orders with a forged glow of authority.
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Hal Boyle
Athens
Harry Zohbms
Harry
Army
Col
Zohms
Harry Zohims
Santa Claus
Battte
Normandy Landings
Harry Zohms
Quartermaster Corps
Zohnss
Harry Zuhnis
France
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
Germany
U S Army to Pull Out of China Theater
U S Army to withdraw from the China theater by May 1 under orders from the joint chiefs. About 3000 to 4000 personnel will remain for advisory duties, cease fire teams, and repatriation work, while 6000 troops currently in China will be reduced and 30000 Marines revert to Navy control. Wedemeyer announced the plan as part of postwar demobilization shaping, with leadership notes on future Washington talks and potential return.
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Shanghai
United States Army
China Theater
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
U.S. Army
China
George Marshall
Wedemeyer
U. S
North
Keller E. Rocky
Tsingtao
Associated Press
Olen Clee
Iments
6Th Marine Division
Jang
Third Marine Brigade
Marine Corps
Marine “Air
Truman
Alvin C. Gillem, Jr
Last Tax Due on No 11 District and Annex Plan
Commissioners Lex Helms Als Franklin and Dr G E Cannon completed final plans for collecting the last taxes in Street Improvement District No 11 and Annex 1. Tax statements were mailed to property owners to retire the district and close it out, with audits showing necessary levies to cover remaining benefits. Hog bristles were used as springs in watches of early times.
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Lex Helms
A.ls Franklin
G. E. Cannon
Helms
South Main Street
District 11
Annex
Elsie Weisenberger
City Hall
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Red Cross
Balu Oways
R.C. Stuart
Rf. O. Middlebrooks
Jim HH. Stout
Howard G. Hal
B. m. Mi
Sipes
Allen Wis
Wilson & Downs Co
Dan Hamilton
Delaney Munn i
Scott Chantery
Grady Hand
Otho A. Conk
Burley Cohnson
Quality Pflow
Harriman
Senate Today
W Averell Harriman
Great Britain
Frankfurt
Bund Deutches Maddel
League of German Girls
Stuttgart
Bad Nauheim
Bamberg
Ewald Fritz
Ormer Hitler
Arthur Axmann
Hitler Youth Movement
Trude Sommer
Hoeschl
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