Regional tourism plan urged for Arkansas towns
In Arkansas southwest towns including Hope discuss reviving the former mailiary airport as a regional tourism corridor. The idea mirrors Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley plan, tying Washington, Nashville, Murfreesboro and Hot Springs to a transcontinental route to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors and boost state revenue. Officials debate funding for Washington’s restoration while promoting a broader corridor strategy.
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Dywn
Washington
Shenandogh Valley
Virginia
Roanoke
Newmarket
Shenandoah
Camden
Ouachita River
el Dorado
Nashville
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Narrows
Camp
Albert Pike
Gilgawood
Mundy
Hot Springs
Hope
Texarkana
Etate
Sorethur
Special Easter Service by Paptists at First Baptist
Easter Sunday service planned at the First Baptist Church featuring an Easter Festival of Song. The program includes choirs, readings from Luke 23, and pieces such as Jesus Christ and Hosanne. Organizers Roberta Bitatl, Joseph Haydn, and Robert Williams direct choirs and provide musical selections.
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Pel Choiky
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Million Dollar Fire Hits Texarkana Plant Site
An explosion in the oil room at International Crensating and Construction Co in Texarkana caused a fire that burned the creosoting section, with damage estimated near 1 million dollars. No deaths or injuries were reported, and the blast occurred while workers were in a washroom.
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International Crensating and Construction Co
Texarkana
Rajstack
Easter Cantata Portals Everlasting set by First Pres Church
The Choir of First Presbyterian Church will perform the Easter Cantata Portals Everlasting by Forrest G. Walter at 7 40 pm Friday April 8 directed by Mrs Florence Williams Ambrose of Prescott. Guests include vocalists Mrs Tully Henry Mrs James McLarty Jr Mrs Sturrel Hall Paul O Neal all of Hope Conrad White and Earl Epipler of Prescott. A silver offering will be taken.
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Portals Everlasting
Forrest G. Walter
Pam
Florence Williams Ambrose
Prescott
Tully Henry
James McLarty, Jr
Sturrel
Hall
Paul O'Neal
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Conrad White
Earl Epipler
Arkansas Offshore Lands Bill Clears House Vote
Mills and Trimble spoke for the House majority yesterday as a bill to issue the state title to offshore Jail lands passed. Representatives Gathings Harris Jings and Norrell joined 281 others to send the measure to the Senate.
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Waskingeun Urp
Arkansas
McCarthy Plans More Deals With Shipping Powers
Washington sources say Senator McCarthy will press his drive for non Communist trade pacts with Greek and London shipowners. The permanent subcommittee aims to confirm shipowners have agreed to drop trade obstacles, with similar assurances reportedly obtained from Greek interests.
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Joseph Tt
McCarthy
State Department
Grack
London
Mae
Foster, Dulles
Se Finess
Algreem
New York
Mutual Security
Harold E. Stassen
Dulles
Hope Native Opens Grocery Store Here
Aurty Brown and Claud Sutton have bought the John Barrow Grocery at 1118 Main Street Hope and renamed it Barry's Grocery and Market. Brown will manage the store which will stock brand name groceries, fresh vegetables and meats. Brown, a Trempstead native, has over five years in the grocery business and invites friends to visit.
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Aurty Brown
Claud Sutton
John Barrow
Main Street
Hope
Barry
America Divided Into Two Classes Dieters and Laugers
HAL BOYLE notes a social split between those who diet and those who mock diet trends. The piece juxtaposes the humor and seriousness of dieting culture, reflecting on public attitudes toward weight, health programs, and the era’s fitness fads in a brisk social commentary tone.
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America
Hal. Boyle
News York
Confidence Game Pulled in Hope
Police seek a Negro man and woman who fleeced Mary Stewart of Ozan out of 123 dollars in a confidence scheme. A crook persuades the victim to invest in a supposed sure-fire deal, then the second crook pockets the money and vanishes, the first crook is later seen near the lake, leaving the victim unable to reach police.
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Agaln
Mary Stewart
Ozan
Lto
Play Cast Features Outstanding Senior Students Play
The Senior Class play Mr Co Ed features outstanding students Ann Houston as Emily a scholarship girl and secretary of the National Honor Society Cedar Nill a secretary Hi Lights Ball member and cheerleader Jim Yotom Lotts Smith from somewhere out west is on the Hi Lights staff and English Club He received Best Actor Award last year and has played football basketball and baseball for two years Jacque Williams plays Lotus grandmother Mrs Colgate Brewster editor of the Hi Lights English Library P H A National Honor Society The Bobcat staff and Quill and Beret Homer Quackenbush janitor is Bobby Bruge involved in football and basketball
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Ann Houston
Emily
Cedar Nill
Library Club
Qualll and Scroll
Hi-Lights
Gagnehi Club
Jim Yotom
Lotts Smith
Out West
Jit Lights
Jim
Lotus
Cedar Hill
Colgate-Brewaster
Jacque Williams
Jaceque
Soldiers Home From Korea Reported At San Francisco Port
Dispatch from San Francisco notes General Mete Hershey scheduled to lead a delegation or transport group embarking today. Reports indicate the Hempstead unit’s return from Korea may be imminent, with military officials preparing for port arrival and demobilization procedures.
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Sanrancisco
Hershey
Francisco
Bervigemeen
Satan
Ioa
Herold
Ike Names Banker to Head RFC
Washington announces banker Cravens to head the RFC with McDonald as lead of the government funding agency. Cravens, 48, from Linn, Iowa, assumed the post in a likely short term appointment as leadership changes unfold. McDonald’s resignation deepened yesterday amid plans to shift RFC control.
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Ched Hall dies after long illness at 58
Ched Hall 58 a longtime banker and civic leader died today after a prolonged illness. A native of Lamar near Coffeeville he lived in Hope most of his life. He served as assistant cashier of Chizen National Bank for 20 years and was secretary of the Hope Federal Savings and Loan Association and of the Green Bay Agency. He held roles in the Presbyterian Church American Legion Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce and city council. Survived by his wife a daughter and several siblings, funeral services are set for Friday at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Nes Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers include Mack Stuart Perry Moses and Lewis Bandy. Honorary pallbearers include church and agency officials.
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Hawthorne
Nevada
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Perry Moses
Hoge
Lewis Bondy
DeQueen
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Hall
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Hope
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Duffie D. Booth
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Magnolia Girl Enters Regional Oratorical Contest
Conway reports Magnolia High senior Betty Crum Vil to represent Ackangagin region in the American Legion National Oratorical contest held April 19 at Lake Charles. Gloria Polk of Hel is noted in the coverage with details of the state meet and scholarship prize.
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A. Magnelia
Apri
Genior
Betty
Crum
Ackangagin
American Legion
Lake Charles
Rubber Workers Strike Hits 19 U S Rubber Plants
Labor disputes idle about 100000 workers nationwide as 35000 at 19 U S Rubber Co plants walk out. In Pennsylvania 1400 Brotherhood of Railroad/C. workers join a wildcat strike affecting district plants. No wage increase reported. protests hinge on contract talks.
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Newrly
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Steabres
U. S. Steel Corp
Pennsylvania
Colnen
Pittsburgh
Rubber” Company
L A Mother Admits Killing Her Child
A Los Angeles mother confessed to authorities that she caused the death of her five month old baby. Tests revealed a fractured skull, with doctors stating the head injury occurred prior to autopsy. The couple, Mys William Wells, denied any involvement as police and authorities prepared further inquiries.
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Downie
Catania
Mys
Willam
Wells
Dolester
Medigal
Anderson Nottle
Pyday
Boxing bout postponed by Illinois Commission date change
Bulletin from Chileno UP reports heavyweight defense for Jon Walcott and April 10 card rescheduled to May 14 by the Mihnetn Boxing Commission. Morel Ano is named as a promoter or participant with a separate bout referenced.
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Chileno
Rocky Murines
Aninal
Jon Walcoth
Mihnetn
Boxing Commission
Fedoy Beandsn
Isuy
Behind Lines Landing Now Gets Okay
WALLINGTON uP An amphibious assault plan authorized by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to press into Korea, including a possible amphibious leapfrog aimed at driving Communist forces from the Yalu to beyond, drew mixed signals as plans faced continued debate and questions about who ordered, and whether the war could be ended quickly. The article notes Gen. Omar Bradley and Gen. Matthew Ridgway in context of broader strategy and President Truman’s handling of peace prospects amid heavy casualties.
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Cen
James A. van Fleet
Joint Chiefs of State
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Gael Plat
Eardh
Yalu
Molagtad
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Ridgway
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van Fleet
Wig Julon
Douglas
Truman
Oftaniva
Omar Neo Beauly
Chewman
Paroled Arkansas convict freed by State Parole Board
Little Rock dispatch reports Eddie Waterfield, inmate at the Arkansas Penitentiary, paroled yesterday by the State Parole Board. Details include the county, crime, date of sentence, and original length of sentence.
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Bortyeulx
Eddie Wate
Ie ‘Tha
Arkanfine
State Parole Board
Paralees
Tonight at 7 20 at the Barlow Supporters' rally
The group aims to urge government action on Lackblog airport developments. Key organizers include Hope's supporters and Blanco, with plans to share updates and gather backing for the project.
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Barlow
Hope
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