Hope Man to Run for State Secretary
Hope, executive secretary of the Arkansas Sheriffs Association, intends to seek the state secretary job after Arnold Sikes withdraws. Others weighing runs include A Clayton, Milton Willis, Jimmie Jones, and Phil Stratton, with Sikes considering higher paying offers.
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S Little Rock
Awal
Arnold Sikes
Secretary of State
Kelly Bryant
Hope
Arkansas Sheriff Association
A. Clayton
Sikes
Milton Willis
Crawford County
Jimmie Jones
Jones
Phil Stratton
Public Service Commission
Stratton
Orval E. Traubus
Faubus
Trade Stamps Facilitate Malvern Woman’s Italy Trip
MALVERN Ark AP Mrs Warren Griswold plans to visit family in Naples Italy funded by trading stamps donated by friends. Campaign aims at 253 stamp books with contributions from grocery stores housewives and others. If funded she may travel early this summer aboard a plane. she is a World War II war bride who arrived in 1946 and has six children remains separated from family in Naples.
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Malvern, Ark
Warren Griswold
Malvern
Italy
Stamp Company
Arkansas Weather Outlook and March Precipitation Totals
An Associated Press forecast reports March total precipitation at 2.72 inches with year to date 14.85 inches, compares to 13.91 inches last year through March 14. The Arkansas stations note mostly cloudy skies, warmer temperatures, with showers and thundershowers likely today and tonight. Northwest and southwest regions expect continued showers, with highs in the 60s and 70s and little rain expected into Friday.
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Arkansas
Associated Press
Cepira
Minos
Southwest
Northwest Arkansas
Legion Holds District 12 Conference
The American Legion and Auxiliaries held a Spring Conference with District Commander Ben Polls presiding. Department Commander Lawrence Fischer outlined the year’s work as business sessions followed. Auxiliary president Mrs. Joe Jones presided, minutes were read by Mrs. Charlee Taylor, and nominations for the Department meeting were made. Hope won the flag award for traveling the most miles, and the local group will present the flag to Garland School. Mrs. Joe Jones was named delegate to the National Convention in Las Vegas October 7-12, with Mrs. Nell Phillips as alternate. 4Dain Wood, Foreman, was named district president and Mrs. Darrell Harvey of DeQueen vice president. Nes. E. Formby of Hope was named national executive committee member with Mrs. Leon Reed of Heber Springs president. Mrs. Rachel Edminston, district chaplain, closed the session with a prayer. Other Hope attendees included Mrs. Thomas Compton, Cecil Weaver, Mamie Gentry, B. Naynes, Talbot Feild, Dean Murphy, Fred Form, Adie Mack and Adlie Mack.
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American Legion and Auxiliaries
Ben Polls
Lawrence Fischer
Legion and Auxilary
Joe’ Jotice
Conerence
Charlee ‘Taylor
Hope
Garland
Uni
Joe Jones
Las Vegas
New
Nell Phillips
Texarkana
Dainwood
Foreman
Darrell
Harvey
DeQueen
Nes
E. F. Formby
Leon Reed
Heber Springs
Rachel Edminston
Chaplin
Thomas Compton
Franklin
Cecil Weaver
Mamie Gentry
BR. D. Naynes
Talbot Feild
Dean Murphy
Fred Form
B. C. Hollisaint Adie Mack
Adlie Mack
Memphis judge John Donelson Martin dies after illness
The 79 year old jurist, John Donelson Martin, longtime member of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals since 1940, died Monday after a brief illness. Martin had served as a federal judge for the Western District of Tennessee since 1935.
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Memphis
Japl
John Donelson Martin
ALS
6Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Jbviek
Martin
Western District of
Tennessee
Feed Grain Program Extended Sign-up Date Extended
The final date for signing to participate in the 1992 Feed Grain Program has been extended to April 14 1952. Farmers are urged to contact the ASCS office promptly to join. Benefits include a guaranteed income, price supports, and cost savings on diverted acres. Those who fail to sign by the new deadline will be too late.
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ASCS
Delay Halts State Printing Contracts and Borrowed Supplies
Arkansas Airport Directors announce a delay in re setting state printing contracts forced borrowing in a neighboring state. F a Oliver said 100 notebooks were borrowed, the state declined to name the source, and repayment will occur after new contracts are signed. Old contracts were invalidated by the state Supreme Court. Further delay stemmed from bid issues and bond controversy surrounding the bids.
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Little Rock Aps
Ateast
Arkansas Airgiwway
F. &. Oliver
Turstay
Put
Oliver
State Supreme Court
Acegny
Burton cables wife says he still loves her after Rome kiss
London reports Richard Burton sent a Welsh cable to Sybil Burton saying love remains strong after headlines with Elizabeth Taylor. Emlyn Williams said the couple seemed fine and denied plans for Sybil to fly to Rome. Meanwhile an attorney announced Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher will divorce.
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Liz
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
Miss Taylor
Rome
Burton
Eddie Fisher
NEA
London
Sybil
Emlyn -Williams
Burtons
Williams
Rotary to Hear About Hospital Program in Memphis
On April 6 the Rotary Club of Hope hosts a program at 1248 La Paloma Street Memphis Tennessee featuring Ber Talbot Jr. of Magella as guest speaker. Talbot, an officer of the Tri States Association for Cripples Incorporated, will present a color sound moving picture detailing the hospital for crippled adults and its patients. The event aims to inform Rotarians about hospital work and patient care with a hoped for high attendance.
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Rotary Clit
Hope
Rotary
Tiospilal
Lovatca
la Palama Street
Memphis
Tenn
Ber Talhat Jr
Af Magella
Tri- States Association For Cripples’ Incorporated
Rotarians
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Tri-States Association For Crippies
Rotary Club
Aplici
One Mad Night Senior Play Rehearsals Begin
The senior play One, Mad Night moves toward opening with the stage committee led by Ron Linaker Roy Atchley Tony McLarty and Larry Hooter preparing a set from a dilapidated unused house. Publicity and advertising committees coordinate posters and promotion led by Logie Connell Penny Franks Suzy Booth Soapy Kitchen Millie Flowers Sue Lowder and Mary Gayle Mea.
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Ronlinaker
Roy Atchley
Tony McLarty
Larry Hooter
Sisty
Suzy Booth
Soapy Kitchens
Millie’ Flowers
Sue Lowder
Mary Gayle
Faubus Says He Won't Back Any Candidate for Governor
In Little Rock Gov. Orval Faubus, back from a fishing trip, says he will not back or actively oppose any candidate to succeed him. He notes no personal hand in the race, but may oppose a gubernatorial candidate he sees as detrimental to the state. Aide Arnold Sikes denies plans to run for governor while facing urging from supporters.
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Little Rock
Orval
Faubus
Arnold Sikes
Fnnhus
Beal
Sikes
Surplus Food Cut to Fight Negro Boycott in Birmingham
City officials vote to withdraw Birmingham’s share of a county surplus food program amid a Negro boycott of downtown stores. The seven month, 100000 dollar program would have provided roughly 18750 for the remaining months, with Jefferson County communities continuing support. Mayor Hanes cites loss of business and license revenue as justification, while Negro leaders push desegregation in hiring, rest rooms, and drinking facilities.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
Arthur J. Hanes Sant
Walker faults Kennedy as scapegoat in army purge
Gen. Edwin A. Walker testifies before Senate investigators accusing a hidden policy of collaboration with international communism. He says he was scapegoated, laments no-win policy, and blames President Kennedy for his removal after controversy over indoctrination programs. Walker, former commander of the 24th Army Division, resigns and seeks Texas Senate seat.
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Walker
Kennedy
Washington
Edwin JA. Walker
President
Senate
24Th Army
Germany
Army
Harry
Truman
Eleanor Roosevelt
Whklow
Franklin
Roosevelt
Texas
Sover
Evien
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Elvis Slater Jr
Acny
Europe
Bruce C. Clarke
U.S. Army
Parcel Post Rates Doubled
The Post Office Department seeks a larger parcel post rate hike from the Interstate Commerce Commission. Postmaster General Day says the plan would raise rates by about 2 percent, reversing the prior lower request, to bring revenues within the cost of service. The department estimates annual losses near 122 million dollars under current rates.
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Washington
APF
Post Office Department
Interstate, Commerce Commission
J. Edward Day
Mistrial Declared in Rape Case
A mistrial was declared Tuesday in the rape case of Jake D B Patrick when a Stempstead Circuit Court jury failed to reach a verdict. The jury was dismissed by Judge Lyle Brown after a deadlock. Patrick, described as a 2B year old Negro, faced charges linked to a July 2 incident involving a 72 year old woman. The court opened with witnesses for prosecution and defense before the jury deliberated.
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Jake DB. Patrick
Stempstead
Lyle Brown
Patrick
Ayilre
Phe Tial
Pam
Cow
Crow
James
Pilkinton
Successor to Parkin Still a Secret
LITTLE ROCK AP The question of a successor to Highway Commissioner Harry W Parkin remains a closely guarded secret. Gov Faubus says he has made the selection and notified the appointee but will not discuss the matter. He hinted Parkin will not be reappointed, noting you won’t find him in Little Rock. Parkin resigned so his firm could bid on printing contracts and he was succeeded by a coming ston er? Officials say they do not know the new commissioner.
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Little Rock
Harry W. Parkin
Orval
E. Faubus
Faubus
Parkin
Highway Deepartment
No Conference Planned by Kennedy This Week
Washington report says President Kennedy will not hold a news conference this week, the first time in five weeks. Press secretary Pierre Salinger cited no particular reason for the decision.
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Washington
APL
White House
Pierre Saliiver
Kennedy
Tie
All Around Town Notes From Hempstead County
Local page items report a burglary at Coleman’s garage with $3 in pennies and $10 in stamps stolen. May 12 is the filing deadline for Tempstend County offices. Golden Age Club and Booster Club meet in April with plans for the Hempstead County spelling bee entrants and a local drag strip meeting at Collier Garage drawing community turnout. State Police films aim to enhance safety, while a community supper records attendees and long list of local residents associated with Hempstead.
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Chit J
Collier Garage
Arkansas State Police
Low Bidders to Receive Printing Jobs in Arkansas
In Arkansas, apparent low bidders will receive printing contracts after governor, treasurer, and auditor approve. Parkin Printing Co. lost five contracts on a Supreme Court ruling, with bids about five percent higher than later second bids. Arkansas Printing and Lithographing Co. and Arkansas Stationery and Furniture Co. had suits that voided Parkin contracts while they bid low on four contracts worth about 400000 dollars.
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Little Rock
Hineed
Nancy Halil
Parkin Printing Co
Arkansas Supreme Court
Parkin
Arkansas Printing and Lithographing Co
Arkansas
Stationery and Furniture Co
Arkansas Prining and Hurley Printing Co
E Dorada
Slall
Rice Hulls for Poultry Litter Cleared by Arkansas Commissioners
The Arkansas Commerce Commission approves using rice hulls as poultry litter material, authorizing four major railroads to cut carload rates for hull shipments from Stuttgart DeWitt Weiner Newport Tucker man Carlisle and fair Oaks to any Arkansas destination. It cites hulls low value vs freight and need for affordable litter due to straw sawdust and wood shavings shortages. Railroads Cotton Belt Missouri Pacific Rock Island and Frisco are affected.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Commerce Commission
Stuttgart
DeWitt
Weiner
Newport
Tuckerman
Carlisle
Fair Oaks
Arkansas
Cotton Bell
Missouri Pacific
Rock Island
Frisco
Fifteen Damage Suits In Bomber Crash In Little Rock
Fifteen damage suits have been filed in U.S. District Court over the March 31 1960 Air Force jet bomber crash in Little Rock. The 15th action arrived Tuesday after the filing deadline. total claims seek 377654 for personal injuries and property damage. Allie Western Mutual Insurance Co. faced a $675 judgment demand as part of the case. U S Attorney Robert Smith said more information is being gathered and trials will take time.
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Little Mock
API
U.S. District Court
Willy
Little Rock
Allie Western Mutual Insurance Co
E- Paris
Phillips
U. S
Robert Smith
Prisoners Trial Ends in Havana Bay of Pigs defendants face verdicts
In Havana the military court on the 1,172 Bay of Pigs prisoners closed its six day trial. Prosecutor Santiago Cuhas urged sentences from 20 years to death for treason against Cuba. Trials held behind barred Western observers in a basketball court inside a colonial fort.
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Havana
API
Mac Vane
Santiago Cuhas
Fidel Castro
el Mundo
Bere
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Fred Q. Bilig
Ush Gradyr
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