Double Spending for School Is Recommended
A presidential committee urged Americans to double education spending to about 20 billion dollars annually within ten years. The White House report calls for emergency aid to build 200,000 new classrooms, higher teacher salaries, public funding for health and safety in private schools, and a White House conference on higher education. The panel argues the nation must invest more to preserve opportunity and reduce dilapidated schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Pryor Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Man Cleared After 168 Years in Prison Plans Future
Roy E. Eaton, 52, freed from Stateville after a mistaken identity sent him to prison for armed robbery in 1940. His lawyer says the Illinois Legislature may be asked to award substantial compensation. Eaton, who left with $89.61, plans to visit a grown daughter, find a church, and start anew. He previously lost contact with his wife after a divorce. State's Attorney Moran says evidence showed Eaton was wrongly identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cncago
Roy E. Eaton
Stateville Penitentiary
Robert J. Gorman
Eaton
Chicago
Illinois
Bernard J. Moran
Rock Island
Spats the Labrador Helps a Blind Owner Graduation Day
In Columbus, Spats the Labrador retriever, raised by Pittsburgh rescue Christine McMaster, completed training as a guide dog for the blind. The pair toured downtown after a four year journey from finding the pup to earning their graduation from Pilot Dogs, Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
IM — Spatz
Spats
Pittsburgh
Christine Mc- Master
Pilot Dogs, Inc
Joseph Master
Columbus Guide-Dog School
French Battle Arab Rioters Near Constantine
French troops fight Arab guerrillas on the fringes of the Sahara in the Nemenchas range about 110 miles south of Constantine. The clash began yesterday when a French motorized patrol followed a guerrilla force into a riverbed. High losses on both sides are reported and reinforcements are requested. In Libya, Idris appealed to President Eisenhower to end French actions in Algeria, asking for active intervention to halt the massacres of Arabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Sahara
Nemenchas
Constantine
Libya
Tarablusgarb
Idris
Eisenhower
Algeria
U.S
John Tapp
Yabruk
Compromise Farm Bill to Take Form
A conference committee of 10 members from the Senate and House meets to finalize a tentative farm bill compromise after two weeks of talks. Leaders expect minor final changes and aim for approval by late afternoon. Secretary Benson cut short a Salt Lake City visit, returning to Washington on an official duty call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin & Harkinson Washington
Senate House
Sen. Etlender
D-La
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Salt Lake Ciy
Washingon
House
Rep
Cooley
D-Nc
House Agriculture Committee
Lyndon
Johnson
D-Tex
Johnson City
Tex
Senate
Poultry Group Holds Monthly Dinner Meet
The Hope Poultry Producers Association hosted over 50 members and guests for a fried chicken supper. R. M. Calbert Edwards Hatchery G. C. Thompson Western Hatchery and Bill Watson Corn Belt Hatchery spoke on a panel about hatchery problems and answered questions on new diseases debeaking and marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Poultry Producers Association
R. M. Calbert
Edwards Hatchery
G. C. Thompson
Western Hatchery
Bill Watson
Corn Belt Hatchery
Patmos Cemetery Group to Meet
The Patmos Cemetery Association will meet Monday April 9 at 7 30 p.m. in the Church of Christ. Officers will be named and all interested persons are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patmos Cemetery Association
Church of Christ
The Power to Start a War By One Word
HAL BOYLE discusses how a single word, Attack, by the President as commander in chief can plunge the nation into war. He notes Congress declares war, treaties require Senate approval, yet a president can initiate actions in an emergency, warning of how a small spark can ignite vast conflict. He cites Harry Truman’s decisive 1945 choice as the ultimate example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
United States
U. S. Senate
Congress
Tornado Hits Louisiana Town Of Baskin
A tornado tore through Baskin Louisiana last night destroying one residence and damaging others. One woman was hospitalized but injuries were not serious, deputies said. The twister carved a half mile wide path about three miles long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baskin
Louisiana
I. J. Wiggins
Red-Backed Group Claims Ceylon Victory
In Ceylon general elections, a Communist-backed coalition won 21 of 32 seats on day one, toppling Prime Minister Sir John Kotelawala’s pro-Western coalition. Bandaranaike predicts becoming next premier as monks’ opposition and the May BD anniversary delayed voting. Remaining seats to be decided on Saturday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombg
Ceylon
Sir John Kotelawala
Kotelawala
Peoples United Front
Indian Ocean
Nny Lvo
Kielawala
Natonal Party
Solomon West Ridgeway
Dias Bandaranaike
Baddha
Tilagws
Bandaranaike
Hope C of C Endorses Resolutions for Millwood Dam Plan
Hope Chamber of Commerce adopted resolutions urging U S senators and a congressman to back a combined dam and reservoir for Millwood. It asks Gov Faubus to attend Washington hearings, thanks Senator Long, and commends Roy Mathias for work with the Red River Valley Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Millwood
Arkansas
John L. McClellan
J. W. Fulbright
Oren Harris
Red River Valley Association
Orval Faubus
Rivers and Harbors Commission
Washington
Southwest Arkansas Water District
Louisiana
Russell B. Long
Senator Long
Shreveport
Wright Patman
Texas
Overton Brooks
Roy Mathias
Red River Valley
Two Killed in Traffic Wreck Near Wilmot Arkansas
In Wilmot, Arkansas, two men died and a third was injured after a car struck a flooded Highway 165 portion and overturned. Ezzie Armstrong, 20, died at the scene. James Kidd Jr., 20, died at Bascom, Louisiana, hospital. Joy Edward Shgiman, 20, survived with injuries. Local marshal Howard Hussty reported the fatalities and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmot
Arkansas
Howard Hussty
Ezzie Armstrong
Highway 165
James Kidd Jr
Bascom
On Ries
Joy Edward Shgiman
Spiered Manor
Stevenson Urges Obedience to Desegregation Law
Stevenson said integration is the law of the land and urged law abiding citizens to comply in a lawful, feasible manner. He stressed the Supreme Court and lower courts will decide timing, not guns or bayonets, and warned that Southern walkouts could damage the Democratic Party. He criticized Kefauver and discussed party unity and political bosses. He spoke during a Jacksonville Bar Association visit amid his bid for national convention votes.
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Jacksonville
Fin
Stevenson
Sen
Bf Kefauver
Tennessee
Kefauver
Senate
Major Messares
Illinois
Stevason
Sen. Kefauver
Kingsland
Democratic Party
Two Accidents Leave One Man Seriously Hurt
S. T. Howard of Texarkana was critically injured Thursday when his auto collided with a pickup on Highway 67 between Fal ton and Texarkana. His car was demolished. the pickup driven by Mrs. B. W. Ward of Homan was damaged. In a second incident at Clear Lake Junction, a truck and a school bus carrying children collided but no injuries were reported. the bus sustained heavy damage.
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S. T. Howard
Texarkana
Falton
Howard
Davis
Miller County
B. W. Ward
Ho-man
Clear Lake
Highway 67
M. G. Mizell
Combes
Texas
J. R. Hennicutt
Fulton
of Rer
Easter Seal Sales Reach $820 in Hempstead County
The Lily Parade directed by Mrs. B P Young and Mrs. Jud Martindale netted $108. Seal letters contained $120.80 and schools reported $27.74. Weekly deposits totaled $258.04. Previous total $564.62, current overall $420,286. The complete school report will be issued next week as a few schools have not yet reported. County goal is $1,000 and County Chairman Haskell Jones thanks donors. Seal appeal ends April 1, with hope for an earlier finish.
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B. P. Young
Jud Martindale
Hempstead
Haskell Jones
Thorny problem in West Helena stirs local concerns
Local report from West Helena describes a puzzling incident involving a person named Jimmy Hale. He was reportedly thrown from a house amid confusion about a single thorn tree in the area. The fragmentary text notes a problematic situation and references a thorn tree as a central element.
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West Helena
Jimmy Hale
Welfare Depart Shows March Aid Totals Across Counties
State welfare reports show March aid checks totaling 2 438 118 with 53 358 old age and 4 006 dependent children cases statewide. Average relief payments were 32 65 for old age and 56 29 for dependent children. County totals include Montgomery 9 885 old age and 2 067 dependent children across 38 families, Miller 27 223 old age and 8 068 dependent children across 151 cases, Union 32 287 old age and 18 986 dependent children across 333 cases, and others receiving varying sums.
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Little Rock
State Welfare Department
eGorlang County
Montgomery County
Arkansas County
Hempstead County
Miller County
Ouachita County
Sevier County
Union County
Border clashes flare near Israel Egypt front
Fragmentary, error-filled report notes heavy fighting and shelling along the border with Egyptian forces. United Nations Secretary Hammarskjold reportedly called a conference as the Gaza area experienced cross border tension and urgent diplomacy sought a ceasefire.
Hunt for Acid Throwing Man Continues
New York authorities including the FBI and city police press a nationwide hunt for an unidentified young man who threw sulphuric acid into the eyes of labor columnist Victor Riesel. Rewards total 14500 dollars. Officials from multiple agencies pledge cooperation. Doctors describe guarded prognosis with both eyes damaged and uncertain outcome.
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New York
FBI
Victor Riesel
City Police Department
Manhattan District Attorney’s Office
U. S Attorney's Office
Traffic Deaths Almost Doubled in Arkansas Quarter
LITTLE ROCK Arkansas traffic deaths in the first quarter of 1856 nearly doubled from a year earlier, with 160 fatalities compared with 59 in the same period of 1855. Capt Frank McGibbony of the State Police Traffic Division attributed the rise to a weaker first quarter than last year and noted the 1956 tally looks worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas
Frank McGibbony
Radar Alerted City Escapes Tornado Death
BRYAN Tex Residents of this central Texas city of about 20000 escaped uninjured after a radar tornado warning from Texas A&M College. The twister destroyed more than 200 homes nearby and passed between the city and the college, sparing Stephen F. Austin High School as authorities kept entrances open to prevent suction and guide students to safety. Nearby Taylor and Hare areas also faced tornadoes with roof damage.
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Brian
Tex
Texas
Iig
Texas A&m
Ellege
Elti
A&m
Stephen Austin High School
Taylor
Walter Blaha
Hare
Final rites for well known lumber man in Ringgold
Final rites for C. R. Wilkie 42 Ringgold La who died from injuries in a car truck collision were held Tuesday at First Methodist Church of Ringgold He was a wholesale lumber dealer and well known in the area having formerly been in business in Chester Gordon and Antoine Arkansas Survivors include a brother D C Wilkie of Stephens
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C. R. Wilkie
Ringgold
First Methodist Church
Wilkie
Chichester
Gordon
Antoine
Arkansas
D. C. Wilkie
Stephens
All Around the Town Union Army Discharge And Local Notes
Mel Weliver of Hope reports a Union Soldier discharge in Little Rock Arkansas on August 13 1803 as Charles R B Wraight from Michigan awaited discharge after orders to Arkansas regarding an Indian uprising. Gov Faubus attended a Southern Forest Fire Prevention Conference in New Orleans. Hope Chamber president Frank King accepted the invitation. All schools closed in Hone for a teacher meeting in Magnolia. First Lt Rene J Bonomo 24 wife Mary Lou Moore Bonomo of Hope Ark to depart for Germany next month as part of unit rotation, executive officer at Fort Knox Ky and Theta Chi alumnus from New Mexico A&M College. Next week Puehltg students return to class.
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Karl Weliver
Hope
Route 4
Deep South
Charles RB. Wraight
Michigan
Arkansas
Little Rock
Wraight
Arkansag
Frank King
Chamber of Commerce, Hav
Gov. Faubus
Southern Forest
New Orleans
Rene J. Bonomo
Mary Lou Moore Bonomo
Ark
U .S
Germany
Army
Sir Boromo
Fort Knox
1224 Armored Ordnance Battalion
Bena K. Mahoney
Roy
New Mexico
Unclear fragment hints at fire incident vehicle row
Fragment mentions a lowrider or cab of fire careening, with limited readable details. No clear names, places, or outcomes are extractable from the text.
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Rabiel Stanton
Yigit
Roy Dunn
Menife Dunn
State Health Dept
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Midwest
Poultry Group
Patmos
Miliary Promates
Harry Truman
Middle East
Columbia County
Egypt
Jerusalem
Thronder
Rome
U. M
Hammarskjold Marskjold
Gaza
Uni
Ning
Jacob K. Javits
Riesel
Averell Harriman
Gerasimo Bonaccolto
St. Clare's Hospital
The
Star
Hone
Pueehltg i
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