Lower FHA home purchases cut down payments
Edward Cowan reports that starting today, homes financed with FHA insured loans can be bought with smaller down payments. President Eisenhower signed a housing bill to speed the construction of 200,090 homes this year, though he warned it would create new jobs but impose costs on taxpayers and businesses. The measure, praised by builders and savings groups, aims to aid moderate-income families unable to buy homes due to high credit barriers. Continued on Page Three.
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United “Press
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FIHA
Eisenhower
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Wgidic
John M
Dickerman
Executius Directos
Walionn
Braman Gall Lae Valle Af
Weather Report From Experiment Station Forecast
The 6 hour ending report shows high 76, low around 40s, with total yearly precipitation near 30 to 60 inches for the area. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a few thunderstorms, highs in the 60s to 70s, lows in the 50s. Scattered thundershowers expected around the weekend, with variable humidity and generally mild daytime temperatures.
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United Press Parkansas
Highway Bill Moves Closer to Passage
Washington reports a compromise highway bill near final approval. House and Senate conferees anticipate agreement on a plan to fund road building with federal and state dollars, creating jobs over two years while a House vote nears.
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Washington
Senate
Tfib
Pega
Sonata
Billgaard
Yatoul
Kiwanis Told How DeAnn Got Job Done
Ill formed OCR text describes Kiwanis and DeAnn with phrases about progress in a rural community. The readable fragments reference a community project, improvement contest, and local involvement led by Kiwanis members plus DeAnn.
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Kiwanis
DeAnn
Eisenhower voices caution on tax cuts and defense plans
President Eisenhower warned against broad tax cuts at a Washington news conference, urging careful consideration of proposals and stressing the need for fiscal steadiness. He defended the defense department reorganization and rejected a large nuclear test moratorium, while discussing Nixon’s role and executive decision processes.
Episcopal Ministers Hold Meeting Across Diocese
A diocesan gathering of Episcopal ministers was held to discuss regional church matters and collaborative efforts within St M parish, with emphasis on community outreach and shared leadership duties.
Arkansas Highway bids total 3.3 million
Bids on interstate road and bridge projects in Crittenden and surrounding counties total about 3.3 million dollars. Apparent low bidder is Lodd y Lomb for a major grade separation near West Memphis with several firms bidding on the Crittenden county project. Details include blacktop resurfacing and one bridge, with projects extending along Highway 79 and a By pass corridor north of the city.
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Cate Hock Cup
Arkansas HighWay Commission
Loddy Lomb
Ihroad
Crittenden County
Jets
Reynolds Ands Willams of
Little, Rackvero
Ce ‘Sppartiet
Memphis
North City
Straits of
West Memphis
Olea
S.° Francis. Onlinty
Calls for Action on a Civilian Space Agency
President Eisenhower urged Congress to create a civilian space agency to explore space. The National Aeronautics and Space Agency would oversee projects not assigned to the military, with a focus on peaceful scientific aims and space vehicles. The plan awaited legislative action as hearings were postponed after a Mississippi governor’s death.
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Washington Cup
Pesident
Eisenhower
Congress
Dritest Isside
Vibe
Expioe Space
Vweo
Natl Agruaguley and Spree Agency
Jobe
NASA
Wil Tibsavls
Narflom Advisory Committee
Aervonautics
Ohder Efflion
Crep
Eubeiutles
Wobld
Azenoy
le Hie
Mercy
Department of Defense
Gaid
Mise
James C. Kigwarly
Spo
Uilliasy
Uat
Spust
Auloparke
Jeolse
Shin “and
Ton
Saale
Carens
Selate
Steins- Cd-Mias
Gubeornmlike
Dog Racing Vote Set for May Ballot
HOT SPRINGS (UP) voters will decide in May if the Hot Springs Kennel Club may build a $1.256 million dog track three miles west of the city. The elections committee chair plans to ask Attorney General Bruce Bernett to rule on whether a majority of voters can approve the measure on the ballot.
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Hot Springs
Star Land
Fudday
Myjy
Dutlay
Glovut
Jectlans Committee
Auorney
Genaril Bruce
Bernett
Henderson and Ogughija: Coly me Beshamjic Clubs will be
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Henderson and Ogughija with unclear club names. The readable portion hints at a planned gathering or club event but lacks concrete details, participants, dates, or location. Further readable context is required to produce a precise summary.
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O Henderson
Ogughija
Coly Me Beshamjic
Moscow Test Gimmick Hit by President
President Eisenhower warned Moscow that the United States would not be hurried in world affairs during a news conference. He outlined proposals for limited disarmament, space cooperation, and peaceful exploration, stressing realism and caution in approaching Soviet actions.
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Eisenhower
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Hla
United States
Interlal Desk
Saviel
Coin Fat
Uloud
Bolisp
Piper
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Une
Daie
Oslo
Farm Housing Loan Increase Is Announced
W N Sparks announces an expanded farm housing loan program under the Farmers Mortgage Administration. Eligible farm owners may borrow to construct repairs or improvements such as bathrooms utilities water and heating, and service buildings. The program aims to modernize farms and surrounding facilities with funds for major construction and other essential upgrades.
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Mormne
Auperviagy
Cari Garnimads
Iliss
Usu
Cmily
Quilty
Pepair
Sparks
Juan
Horrow
Ex Teacher Now Oil City Postmaster
Former educator Abe Borarg MPT holds a post in Oil City as postmaster after a career in teaching. The limited readable text confirms official title and city, with no further dates or details provided.
London Secrataniys Dag Harthrarskjole Uplifted Troubles
A garbled London bulletin reports an official figure or action involving Dag Harthrarskjole and British Parliament building matters. The fragment mentions distress and possible address actions by officials tied to the parliamentary houses amid unclear context. A New York note describes a Navy passenger ship collision with an aircraft carrier amid pentatheue waves, with damage reported and unclear location.
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London
ULN
Secrataniys
Harthrarskjole
Sovitt
Alisata
Segaligti
Brealind
New York
Gor Regulos
Lost Youth Goes Missing On Hike Near Dam
A lost youth described as a boy in his teens vanished after a hike near a dam. Eyewitnesses recall he tried to reach safety while walking a muddy path in fading light. Search crews, including volunteers, continued the pursuit as night fell and weather cooled.
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Guiry
Vito
Gary
Jon
Stewart
Faboul
Buveral
Apul
Milan
Olie Olsen Announces Candidacy amid Corruption Allegations
A former Tay mayor candidate Olie Olsen announces bid amid graft accusations. The report cites Sen. Yehiy and Judge candidates with a broad slate including Bayen, Cleburne, Newton, and more. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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Tay
Ollef
Yehiy
Lee Ot “Mrogeott
Olen ‘Hendrix
Allaine
Ile
M4ui-judielit
Iricl
Representa van “Bayen
Cleburne
Newton
Boppy
Dre
Man Qam
W A Alford Dies at Home at 73
An obituary notes W A Alford aged 73 died at his home on a Wednesday in Flempshead County. He was a farmer and husband of Cay May Alford of Tux, with local residents noting his long residence and community involvement.
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W.a.alford
A. Alford
Tifeloig
Flempshead
Fuemen Butpgivers
Tim Soy
Defense outlay boosts missiles and naval programs
Fragmented notes indicate a proposed defense budget of about 1.9 billion dollars targeting missile and navy system expansions. The text references Eisenhower era plans, congressional debates, and potential delays in approval affecting development and supply lines, with mentions of highway constraints and parliamentary scrutiny.
Masons Observe Maundy Thursday Night Meeting
Jempstead lodge in Seaiishs Rite observes Maundy Thursday services. Masons plan a night gathering at the usual address to mark the holy week.
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Jempstead
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