Soldiers Start Second Phase of Maneuvers at Fort Hood
April 2 Fort Hood Texas AP The second phase of Exercise Lona Horn began along a 233 mile north-south front with units from the 47th and 8th Dixied Divisions dug in along Cowhouse Creek. The Airborne Division acted as aggressor planning a bridgehead crossing. Air power figures grew as officials noted a lull in atomic war fears, while seven personnel deaths were recorded during the maneuvers, including an automobile crash and a murder linked to a makeshift bullet incident.
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United States Air Force Strato cruiser makes emergency Shannon landing
A USAF Strato cruiser with 76 aboard landed safely in Shannon Ireland after a gasoline leak developed en route from Lakenheath England to the Azores. The plane resumed flight after repairs, flying on three engines.
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Hunt Starts for Young Gunman in Lepanto Shootout
A large posse hunted Raymond Sanders, a 24-year-old ex convict described as dangerous, after he fired at four officers at his floodway tent. Sanders fled across a creek after a gun battle that left a minor hip wound on him. Police, constables, and marshals from Lepanto and nearby towns joined about 25 searchers as he moved between homes and ditch lines, vowing not to be taken alive.
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Poinsett
J. Lee Wright
Wright
J. D. Mask
Rivervale
Poinsett County
Luther Maynard
Maynard
G. E. Gunn
Clyde Baker
Trumann
Herman Talley
Noah Tate
Tate
France Backs Schuman Plan Paving Western Europe Pact
Paris reports France gave final approval to the Schuman plan a 50 year pact to pool coal and steel resources among six Western European nations led by France and West Germany The plan aims to erase quotas and tariffs in coal and steel markets with backing from U S economists and officials as a step toward closer European integration
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April Fool’s Day Fire Shocks South San Francisco
In South San Francisco on April 2, residents received three prank calls claiming John OG Percy's home was on fire. The third call proved real as flames engulfed the house causing an estimated $5,000 in damage. Percy rushed home, confirming the blaze.
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Lookadoo Seeks Re election as Prosecuting Attorney
Litue Rock, April 2 (UP) G. W. Lookadoo of Arkadelphia has filed his corrupt practices pledge for re election as prosecuting attorney from the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The circuit is comprised of Nevada Clark Hempstead Miller and Lafayette counties.
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G. W. Lookadoo
Arkadelphia
Eighth Judicial City
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Would Restrict Use of Water Across 10 Arkansas Cities
General Waterworks Corporation asked the State Public Service Commission to restrict water use in 10 Arkansas cities including Pine Bluff and Ft Dorado. The petition cited need to limit refrigeration and cooling waste, warn wells may be threatened, and noted high costs to drill new wells or add facilities for summer demand. Other communities served include Brinkley, England, Fordyce, Gordon, Hamrick, Morrill, Morriston, and Rison. Also mentions a fatal car accident near Sweat, with injuries reported and a note on North America's rail age.
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