Plan to protect towns from flood waters in Oklahoma area
The article discusses a proposed plan to build a dry reservoir with limited land impact. Officials claim no additional acreage would be needed beyond the proposed site, and that nearby towns Mineral Springs and Horatio would remain protected. They stress the project would benefit regions including the OK and surrounding areas while not interfering with existing facilities or businesses.
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Ecoromig
Neitdi
Conaressfran
Assuraheés
GN & ‘A. Halstedd
Nashville
Et Bown
Okay G@ement
Aintely
Mineral Springs
Horatio
Oklahoma
Min-1
Aveeds
Ie Bridineers
Stareq
Guffifell
Uence
Riga
Sat
Benethe
Political convention schedule in Louisiana and neighboring states
The program lists several lawmakers and officials, including Ed E Wills T A Thompson Harris Long and Overton Brooks. Lt Gov nominee Lether Frazar Maj Gen John R Hardin and Senators Russell B Long Allen J Blender among speakers. The event closes with a luncheon address by Maj Gen Charles G Holle, setting chief of the Corps of Engineers.
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Jas
Ed E. Wills
Louisalna
T. A. Thompson
Louisiana
Harris
Arkansas
George 5. Long
Overton Brooks
Lether Frazar
John R. Hardin
Mississippi River Commission
Corps of Engineers
Wright Patman
Texas
Russell B. Long
Allen J.blender
Charles G Holle
Corps of
The spiral bustle and B V D undergarment history
The article traces the rise of the spiral bustle and B V D underwear from early ads showing a model with an hourglass figure to 1940s popularity. It notes slogans, designer depictions by Howard Chandler Christy, shifts to shirt and shorts, wartime rumors, and a 40 percent sales drop after Clark Gable’s shirt scene in It Happened One Night. It ends with buyers including lumberjacks and north woodsmen.
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Wiliam Allen White
Gold Coast
Borneo
Unterwear
Howard Chandler Christy
Ficklo
Clark Gable
State Sedition Continued From Page One
Shielding and radiation issues are noted as the venetor has not operated during take offs or landings. The Airy Force seeks $114 million for an experimental runway and facilities including taxiways dispersal areas a fire station and control towers. Sources say the runway could exceed 15000 feet and serve ground testing as well as flight operations. The Atomic Energy Commission has expanded its atomic aircraft reactor program spending $22.5 million in 1955 and budgeting $74.4 million for the coming year.
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Airy Force
Lig
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Fire Destroys Garland Electronic Plant
A massive blaze at Varo Manufacturing Co in Garland wiped out over 80 percent of the electronic equipment plant. Fire caused by a string of explosions drew more than a dozen fire companies from Dallas and nearby cities. one guard and four firemen were overcome by smoke. officials estimate losses exceed one million dollars.
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Garland
Tex
Varo Manufacturing Co
R. R. Flanagan
Dallas
Eitips
Red River Valley Association Meets in Washington
Engineers in Washington after a luncheon will start the association's business session at 2 p.m. Tuesday, adjourning thereafter.
Judgments Against Doctor Upheld by Supreme Court
The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld judgments against Dr. James Bockman in a case involving diagnosis and treatment of two boys, one who died. It rejected claims that seven physicians should be disallowed as witnesses due to differing practice schools. The court also denied claims that the judgments were excessive, sustaining $4,000 against the doctor. The ruling also affirmed a disability award under workers compensation for Ollo L. McKown in Sebastian County. Theodore Roosevelt is noted for being the first U.S. President to fly in an air plane.
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Little Rock
Abban‘sas Supreme Court
James Bockman
Phillips Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Bock
al Precio
Aubrey Donald
King
Willie
Bath
Aubrey
Sumerne Court
Warley
Bockman
Uilit
Arkansas Lawmen Plea for Soil Conservation Funds
Arkansas House members urged Congress to boost Soil Conservation Service funding for technical services across counties. Reps Mills Trimble Gathings and Hays testified, calling for at least 10 million dollars, noting farmers ready to expand conservation with adequate expert help. Gathings also sought funds to eradicate star grass affecting Buffalo Creek in Mississippi County.
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Washington
Arkansas House
Congress
Soil Conservation Service
Mills
Trimble
Gathings
Hays
Arkansas
House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee
Hig State
Hols Williams
Buffalo Creek
Mississippi County
Ark
Eisenhower Signals Talks With Southern Governors on Integration
President Eisenhower hinted at inviting Southern governors and attorneys general to the White House to discuss racial relations if Congress fails to form a bipartisan civil rights commission. Senators from the region showed mixed support, with some backing the idea and others opposing the commission with subpoena powers. Airmens killed in a jet crash near Ellsworth Air Force Base were identified as FT. Wren and HSJ H. Cootes, both from Tacoma, Wash.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Lenny Collins
Florida
Congress
Commission
Hisenhower
Collns
White House
Sens
Holland
D-Ftn
Olin D. Johnston
D-C
Dixie
Sen. Hill
D-Ala
Collins
Hill
Sen. Hennings
D-Mo
Gen. Browne
Brownell
Hennings
Senate Judiciary
Sen. Kefouver
D-Tenn
Clarence Mitchell
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Markets Report Signals Mixed Grain and Cotton Activity
The market summary notes various wheat futures with fractional gains, corn prices for multiple grades, and soybeans with unclear origin and price. Cotton futures in New York opened steady, rallied into the afternoon with New Orleans buying, finishing 10 to 8 cents higher. May 35.59, July 93.59, October 42.28.
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New York
New Orleans
New York Stock Market Gains and Livestock Prices Trade Mixed
Aluminum and chemical shares rise in a generally firm market with Alcoa leading gains. Broad stock movement remains modest, with many prices up 4 to 5 points and some down 2. At St Louis Livestock National Stockyards, cattle and calves trade higher with feeders and heifers showing strength. for example 1,100 to 1,200 lb steers reach 20.00 with high good and choice quality. Cows mostly 12.50 to 13.00, some 14.00, bulls 13.00 to 15.00, hogs and sows brisk but mixed.
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Ill
USDA
Poultry and Produce Prices Report Chicago Market
USDA live poultry steady with receipts in Chicago in the weeks ending Friday. Heavy news and light hens. broilers, roasters, and roosters priced with small spreads. Butter and eggs steady to firm with wholesale buying prices unchanged or up slightly. U S large whites and egg mixes show modest adjustments.
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Chicago
USDA
F. OO
U. S
AEA to Pick Officers and Board in State Elections
Arkansas Education Association holds Friday runoff elections across 19 district meetings to choose officers and a 19 member board. Results to be announced Saturday afternoon. Notable candidates include Don Blackmon and Carolyn Elms for president, with various district slate choices and unopposed selections across districts.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Education Association
AEA
R. B. Chitwood
Lake Village
Garand A. Stubblefield
el Dornet
Nice
Don Blackmon
Dell and Mel
Carolyn Elms
Arkadelphia
Miss Amy
Jean Greene
Ari Kadelphia
ABA Weasurer
Chris Corbin
Fort Smith
Helen Henderson
Imboden
Sammie Hooper Carpenter
Russellville
M. C. Tirexer
Clarksville
Ralph Digas
Rison
Curtis Howall
Hot Springs
James H. ‘Hutchison
Monticcito
Portis
Hamburg
Lyal Bruce
Malvern
Boyd Johnson
Green Forest
Terrell E. Paryell
Tice
Clealey
Market Report Sheep and Lamb Prices Decline Amid Short Supply
Prices listed: 112.00 down, choice to prime dealers 22.00-27.00, individual head to 29.00, good and choice 16.00-22.00, culls 10.00-7.00. Sheep 800 head, not enough to restock, few good and decent. Woolled lambs 14.00-20.00.
Life Insurance Offer for Seniors 60 to 80
A print ad invites adults aged 60 to 80 to apply for a 51,000 life policy through Old American of Kansas City. No obligation and no calls promised. Mail name address and age to Old American Ins Co in Kansas City Missouri.
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Mall
OLD American
Kansas City
Old American Ins. Co
3 West Ltd
Depl
Lausb
Kansas City, Mo
Arkansas teacher wins Lion Oil Scholarship in contest
Mrs. A G Shannon of Carlisle High School Carlisle Ark earns a 1200 Lion Oil Scholarship for the 1955 56 contest on Why I Am Dedicated To Teaching. The winner plans graduate study in journalism and has a B S in education with Latin from Southwest Missouri College. Her husband the district superintendent receives 106 to buy books for the school library.
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Dorado
Ahk
A. G. Shannon
Carlisle High School
Carlisle
Ack
Shannon
Southwest Missouri College
Springfield
Missouri
University of Missouri
W. T. Higginbotham
Hamburg High School
Hamburg
Ark
Quachita College
Arkadelphia
Toanswes
Gertrude M
Memphis
Arkansas
Roy A. Bony
Willie K. Hocker Schoo
Wabbaseka
George B. Culver
Smackover
Thelma Pickens
Batesville
Betty Ja Wimt Berly
Westside
Benton
Nannie” Childs
East Side
Stuttgart
B. G. Harrison
Haynes School
Austin Peay State College
Clarksville
Tennessee
Lion Gil
Lion
Lion Oil Scholarship Fund
FEI Dorada
Why Fund
South
Egger
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Oswego
Nellie McClure
Cleveland
Tenn
William Thiesenhusen
Musche
Wis
Red River
Setsee
Deerson
Gration
Mitzi Gaynor
Hollywood
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Theodore Roosevelt
U.S
Ike
Teddy
Barbara Rhodes
New York City
Milnais
Aluminium
Alcoa
Ib Chemicals
ST. Louis Livestock
Algiers
Eastman
Ward & Son
Harvard University
Missisippian
Aisa Wans
Kitty Bacon Crettet
Long Beach
U.S. Air Force
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