Journal editor warns on censorship and press responsibility
William H. Grimes of the Wall Street Journal urged DePauw students that censorship is often invoked against reporters who uncover hidden truths. He argued responsible journalism requires confronting difficult issues and questioned who is judge of responsibility. He noted Russia as nearly wholly controlled and warned against silencing reporting to appease government or public opinion.
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William H. Grimes
The
Wall Street Journal
DePauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Russia
Edifoc
Grimes
Indiana
America
Arkansan Testifies on Gas Issue at Washington Hearing
Arkansas operator R G Lawton told a House subcommittee that FPC regulation of independent gas producers harms interstate gas marketing and development. He urged bills to bar FPC jurisdiction over independents, arguing producers cannot be treated as utilities and face four unproductive wells for every productive one. O C Bailey of Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission joined in opposing broad FPC control, saying it hinders state conservation duties.
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Washington
Commission
Arkansas
R. G. Lawton
Magnolia
Ark
House — Diverstate’ Commerce
Lawton
FPC
Supreme Court
Proberty
O.C. Bailey
Arkansas Oil and Gas Campmission
Bailey
FBI Asked to Track Down Hit-Run Driver
The FBI was requested to aid Little Rock police in locating a hit-and-run driver who struck blind welfare worker Marshall Stroud on Lie Rock street March 28. Hair and car debris matched Stroud’s clothing and samples, with the car recovered near Hot Springs and Pine Bluff reported stolen. Stroud remained seriously injured in hospital.
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Little Hock
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Crime Detection Bureau
Rock Street
Washington
Little Rock
Marshall Stroud
Stroud
George Knapp
Stemid
Knapp
Minor Auto Accident Reported Involving Mrs White and Taylor
Police investigated a minor automobile incident yesterday involving Mrs. W. L. White and Howell Taylor. No injuries or official statements were released, and details remain limited as officers review the scene and gather testimony.
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Griven
W. L. White
Howell Taylor Cothide
Fifth Aid
Mina Donage
Congress Probes Farm Program Aims and Costs
Washington lawmakers questioned Secretary Brannan about a new farm program meant to lower consumer grocery bills while keeping farmers prosperous. The plan proposes government payments to guarantee minimum returns, replaces parity pricing with a new income focus, and expands controls requiring farmer cooperation with soil and price support schemes. Opposition centers on methods, while objectives receive some support.
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Washington
Congress
Brannan
House Agriculture Committee
House
Fough
American Farm Bureau Federation
Elmer Thomng
D-Okla
Senate Agriculture Committee
Talent Contest Planned Tonight at Clow School Ozan
A Red Cross fundraising talent contest is planned for 7:30 pm at Clow School in Ozan. Sponsored by the Teachers Association, the event limits entries to one contestant per school level from primary through high school, with about 25 schools involved. Notables listed include Ira Harris, Tom Gamble, Paul Muleiow, and others among teachers and students. Donations total 4,254.88 with 294,208.91 previously reported in Campaign records.
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Chas
Hempstead County
Qzax
Ozan
Tom Gamble
Beattiee Meriweath
Paul Muleiow
Alex Nelson
McKinley Nelson
Fred Ellis
Blue Moor
Sarah Williamson Jeffro Perkins
Hazel Perkins
Teachers Association
Ira
W. Harris
Booker T. Mixon
Wiry
George Walker
Mer
Arthur Gray
Basy Vanes
Mes
Bertie Norwood
Wes Jau8o Ozan
Sarah White
Mitchell Walker
Phelma Gambie
Clow
Ll. Hawkins
Eva Gamble V
White
Rosey White
C. C. Adams
M. L. Marshall Anderson
Baptist Chiev
Perkins D. McFadden
Lela Flowers
V. McKinsey
J. K. Watson
L. EB
Tom Stuart
M. E. Sampse
B. L. Daniel
Homemakers Clinic Draws Magnolia District Leaders
The Future Homemakers of America hold their annual Homemakers Clinic for Southwest Arkansas District in Magnolia Arkansas. Hope Chapter is represented by Etheline White Carolyn Moldridge Arthadale Heiner and Loretta James chosen by the local club. They left Friday with Home Re sponsor Mrs Hamilton Hanegan and will return Saturday after 100n.
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Homemakers of America
Southwest Arkansas
Magnolia
Ark
Hope Chapter
Etheline White
Carolyn Moldridge
Arthadale Heiner
Loretta James
Hamilton Hanegan
Russia poised for 30th UN veto amid Korea bid
In Lake Success on April 8, Russia appears ready to veto Korea�s membership in the Security Council as delegates anticipate a vote. The Dutch-Indonesian dispute looms, with India and Australia urging Assembly action, while Andrei Gromyko signals a potential critique of the North Atlantic pact at upcoming meetings. Observers note no immediate resolution and possible timed attacks rather than formal condemnations.
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Francis W. Carpenter Lake
Russia
Security Council
Republic of Korea
Republic
Korea
India
Australia
Assembly
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
Italy
58-Nations
France
Britain
U. N
U.N
Allies Move to End Military Rule in Western Germany
The United States Britain and France announced readiness to end military control in Western Germany once a German federal republic is set up. Occupation forces would remain under civilian oversight with high commissioners replacing military governors, as Bonn drafts a new occupation state and a three power control framework is formalized.
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Washington
United States
Britain
France
Germany
State Acheson
Ernest Bevin
Robert Schuman
Bonn
London
Weather Across Nation Sees Mild Temperatures
Most of the nation enjoyed fair weather with only scattered showers in parts of Tennessee and Kentucky and in sections of the central Rockies. Gulf states saw mild temperatures as yesterday's highs reached 91 in Fort Worth and 87 in Oklahoma City with 70s elsewhere.
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Chicago
U. S. Weather Bureau
Tennessee
Kertucky
Rockies
Gulf States
Fort Worth
Tex
Mercury
Ne Worth
Missouri
Nebraska
Wyoming
Mentana
Oklahoma City
U S to Build Huge Luxury Liner
The United States will finance and build a 900 foot luxury liner to challenge Britain's transatlantic dominance. Admiral W W Smith announced federal support of 42 million dollars toward a 67.35 million project at Newport News Shipbuilding. The ship, to be ready by 1952, will be the largest US passenger liner, with 1060 crew and passengers and speed around silk knots, to be used as peacetime merchant fleet bolster and wartime troop carrier if needed.
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Washington
Britain
W. W. Smith
Maritime Commission
United States
National Defense
United States Lines
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
Newport News
Smith
Little. Rock
Arkansas
Memphis
Tennessee
Arkansas Revenue
Dean Morey
Tost
Spring Hill Methodists Plan Pre-Easter Revival
A revival meet is set at Spring Hill Methodist Church beginning Sunday April 10 at 7 30 p m. The Rev T M Armstrong of Nashville will conduct services and the public is invited to attend.
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Spring Hil Methodist Church
T. M. Armstrong
Nashville
Truman Heads for New Fight on Arms Issue
President Truman heads toward a new clash with Congress over financing Western Europe arms. He may seek extra funds beyond the 15.9 billion proposed for national defense, drawing GOP protests and some Democratic dissent. Senate leaders warn of tax hikes or deficit spending if foreign arms are added to domestic needs.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Western
Europe
Wherry
Nebraska
GOP
Convention of
Americans For Democratic Action
George
Dga
Senate Finance Committee
Millikin
Colorado
Senate
Three Foremen Youths Escape Ashdown Jail
Three youths escaped from Ashdown jail last night. Ivan Burl Dickerson 18 Jonny Beasley 16 and Jimmy R Beasley 18, all of Peterson Alaska, are suspected of burglarizing an Ashdown residence while fleeing. Authorities said they faced further charges as the investigation continued. Roadblocks and search efforts followed the derailment near Front Street reportedly linked to the trio.
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Ashdown
Hitile River County
Yom
Ivan Burl Dickerson
Jonny Beasley
Jimmy R. Beasley
Peterson
Grand Jarrain
Cony
Front Street
Yisted
Foreman
Hope
Arlis
Kansas
Bataan March survivor sentenced for murder in California
Sacramento report says Fred Cather, a Bataan death march survivor, was found guilty of murdering his wife and sentenced to life in prison. District Attorney Alfred Mundt called him a vicious murderer while his lawyer argued the act was not premeditated but in passion amid war-related mental strain.
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Sacramento
Calif
Fred Cather
Bataan
Cather
Alfred Mundt
John W. Montgomery
Victin
California
Vilonia
Ark
Conway
Woman Deserter Revealed as US G I in UK
Daina Hill, billed as a woman fire eater in British vaudeville, is revealed to be Delbert Hill of Philadelphia, a U.S. Army deserter. Arrested in Newcastle, he faces court martial in England or the U.S. after identification checks. cops removed feminine padding and other disguises. He had masqueraded as the widow of a Normandy casualty, with a young theater helper unaware of the ruse.
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Burtonwood Air Base
Eng
Daina
G. I
Philadelphia
U.S. Army
Doana Delbert
Engst
Ete Delbert EB. HU
Philadelhia
Hill
Newcastle
Army
Mill
Military
Fir Force
Pablic Theater
Washington
Hhe
England
United States
Frida
Burtonwood
Normandy
Donna Delbert
Renee
United States weighs military aid under Atlantic pact
Eight Western European nations led by Britain France the Netherlands and Luxembourg urged American military assistance under the Brussels treaty. Secretary Acheson said the program could amount to about 1.25 billion dollars and warned Congress cost figures could not be officially stated yet. The appeals seek aid for arms and equipment while pledging reciprocal support in defense of the North Atlantic area.
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West
United States
Ani
Atlantic
United State
Britain
France
Netherlands
Luxe
Norway
Den
Italy
Portugal
Zeuland
Ada
Truman
Congress
Acheson
United States Congress
Atlanntic
North Atlantic
Professor Struik Named Key Red Figure in Spy Trial
In a Boston area espionage trial, Professor Struik of MIT was identified by government witness Bert Philbrick as a leader in a communist group linked to plans against US industry. Philbrick said Struik directed members in revolutionary aims and connected to schools on subversive lists, with targets including a GE jet engine plant in Massachusetts in 1947.
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New York
Masssachusetts Institute of Technol
Boston
Bert A. Phitbrick
Struif
Philbovick
Struik
Stu
U. S
Philbrick
Samuel Ac
Jefferson School of Social Studies
Ne York
Col
Phil
General Electric
Cora
Ty.Mass
Daily Worker
Philorick
Nist
Unity Baptist Church Revival Continues
Revival at Unity Baptist Church proceeds with good attendance as daily meetings continue and parishioners are invited to participate.
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Unity Baptist Church
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