Costello Contempt Case Prompts U S Law Question
The piece recalls Costello, a reputed underworld figure, being convicted in federal court in New York for contempt of the U S Senate. It contrasts Capone’s tax fraud conviction and ponders if America is lawless due to limited laws or many people, urging moral and legal reform. It laments murder rates and critiques U S society while praising English and French restraint.
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Costello
New York City
United States Senate
al Capone
Capone
United States
America
England
France
Engald
London
Mother Nature Bends Apron Strings in Wind
Last Saturday Inez Cannon of East 8th Street found her apron braided and tied into a knot after drying on a clothesline. The wind appeared to twist the neck and waist strings together, leaving them braided and knotted two hours later.
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Mother Nature
Inez Cannon
East 8Th St
Gambler Costello Gets 18 Months Fined $5000
New York April 8 gambler Frank Costello was fined $5,000 and sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for refusing to testify before the Senate Crime Investigating Committee. Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan denied Costello's last minute request for a mistrial. This marks his first jail term since 1945.
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New York
Frank Castello
Lodiny
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Sylvester J. Ryan
Costello
Bell Ordered to Rebate Customers
The Arkansas Supreme Court refused to modify its order allowing Southwestern Bell Telephone Company an annual rate increase of 3.377 million dollars. The decision, written by Justice Ed McFaddin, upheld six percent interest on refunds to subscribers from September 1950 and rejected city fee claims for attorney costs. Chief Justice Griffin Smith dissented on two points, arguing lack of legislative provision for interest and a remand to the PSC.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Pan
Public Service Commission
Wood
Southwestern
Ed McFaddin
Cittes
Griffin Smith
PSC
Market figures for New York close listed by month
The New York markets show May at 41.60, July 40.62, October 47.68, December 37.34, March 37.26, May 36.88 and July 36.47. These figures reflect futures prices for May through July contracts and indicate uneven trends across the horizon.
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New York
T P.M. Cutten
The Little Bear That Became Famous
A brief note records a small bear’s rise to fame, noting its unexpected attention and public interest. The item highlights local curiosity and the bear’s enduring popularity among residents and visitors.
Railway Express Drivers to Receive Safety Awards
Railway Express drivers with faultless driving records in 1941 will be honored with National Safety Council awards. Mayor Wilson will present them at a Thursday ceremony, April 10, 3 p.m., at the local Express office. Sam Andrews, agency agent, announced the event.
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Railway Express
National Safety Council
Wilson
Sam Andrews
Railway Express Agency
Blevins PTA Openhouse Set For April 10
The Blevins Parent Teachers Association invites the community to an openhouse at 7 30 pm on Thursday April 10. A special program is planned with a drawing and a 3D wasp exhibit noted in the brief notice.
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Blevins Pta
Parent Teachers Association of Blevins
Hk 3D Wasp
Illinois voters eye massive turnout in state primary
Chicago reports a historic Illinois election day with polls open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST and nearly two million expected voters. Taft and Stassen top Republican ballots while Eisenhower write-in activity grows. Kefauver leads Democratic options as voters cast toward presidential preferences amid favorable spring weather.
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Chicago
Clingis
Tiinois
Rabect A. Taft
Ohio
Harold I. Stassen
Minnesota
Dwight K. Eisenhower
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Reds Taught War Is Inevitable in U S Communist Trial
In Los Angeles April, a witness at the federal conspiracy trial of 15 California Communist leaders testified that American Communist schools taught that World War II was inevitable but to be postponed until Russia was ready. William M. Foard, 34, a San Francisco Communist, said the party's line held war would be forced by Wall Street and aimed to protect the Soviet Union rather than the United States.
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Los Angeles
American Communist Party
Russia
California
Willam M. Foard
San Francisco
Communist Party
Wall Street
Norman Leonore
Soviet Union
United States
Fourd
Three Korean War Heroes To Receive Medals Of Honor
Washington honors three Korean War heroes with Medals of Honor to be awarded by President Truman. Recipients include Marine MSgt. Harold Tr. Wilson of Birmingham Alabama, 1st Lt Lloyd L. Burke of Stuttgart Arkansas, and Cpl. Rodolfo P. Hernandez of Fowler California.
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Washington
Truman
Harold Tr. Wilson
James E. Wilson
Birmingham
Alt
Lloyd L. Burke
Stuttgart
Ark
Rodolfo P. Hernandez
Fowler
Calif
Russell Expects Nomination With 320 to 400 First-Ballot Votes
Washington dispatch reports Senator Richard Russell of Georgia predicting at least 320 and perhaps up to 400 first ballot votes for the Democratic presidential nomination. He said with 616 needed for the nomination he would be in a strong position entering the July convention. He doubted any other candidate could overtake him.
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Washington
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Russell
Reds Consider Neutral Korea Offer to Satisfy Allies
In Munsan Korea on April Reds hint they may accept a neutral Korea to let them repair airfields if Allies permit. Chinese Maj. Gen. Hsieh Fang outlined the proposal in a subcommittee session as a path to a joint settlement of supervision questions. U N Command gave no official notice. Omar Bradley expressed great hope for a peaceful settlement. Page Two.
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Munsan
Korea
Hsieh Fang
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Mrs F N Porter Dies Unexpectedly at Home
Mrs F N Porter dies suddenly at her home 903 East Second Street after moving from South Carolina in 1905. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church and Hope chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Survived by husband, seven daughters, two sons, five sisters, and five grandchildren. Funeral at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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F. N. Porter
East Second Street
South Carolina
Diddley Rouse
Laneburg Junior Class Play Scheduled for April 11
Laneburg Central High School will stage the junior class play For Pete's Sake at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. Fay Torras wrote the comedy, which promises entertaining scenes and lively dialogue. The Otte Crmmopler quartet will sing between acts, adding musical interludes to the performance.
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Laneburg
Central High School
Fay Torras
Otte
Sixteenth Sunrise Service Planned At Hope Stadium
The 16th annual Community Easter Sunrise Service is set for Sunday April 18 at 6 30 a m in the Hope High School stadium The event originated March 28 1987 with a moving indoor transition due to weather The program lists pastors Singers and choirs from multiple local churches and mentions Ray Anderson coordinating under the Hope Material Alliance as sponsor.
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Thie Hope High School
the Star
Daniita Barnum
Pentecostal
W. A. Hammond
First Christian Church
Thomas Brewer
First Presbyterian Church
Fred Harrison
First Methodist Church
Burl Webb
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
Tay
W. R. Wynansen
First Baptist Church
Roy Lewis
Willam P.hardegree
Hope High School Glee Club
Hoperimaterial Alliance
Ray Anderson
McClellan Bill Passage Is Predicted
Washington April 1 sponsors predict Senate approval of a bill to create a professional staff in Congress to detect wasteful spending. They caution the measure will likely be altered to satisfy veterans on the Appropriations Committee.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Leahy family shows Notre Dame coach's home life plan
Hall of Fame coach Frank Leahy of Notre Dame channels his teaching method at home with eight children. He sets chores and rosaries, grades on neatness and courtesy, and uses a hairbrush for discipline sparingly. The Leahys value family teamwork, affection, and the goal of expanding to 25 children.
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Hal Boyle
Ben
Ind
Frank Leahy
Notre Dme
Leahy
Notre Dame
Flossie
Frank Jr
Christopher
Sam
America
Leahys
Long Beach
Lake Michigan
Frank
Jimmy
Washington April steel crisis and wage dispute unrest
April reports from Washington and New York describe wage dispute talks with setlement hopes in industry. CIO wage talks stalled amid steel strikes risk, unions threaten widespread layoffs while federal officials seek to avert a national production crisis.
Bankers to Discuss Farm Credit Here
Arkansas bankers hold a farm credit clinic in Hope on April 15 at the Barlow Hotel. The program is part of a state series April 1–10, hosted by the Arkansas Bankers Association under W. F. Pleara, with Jett Burnett and others guiding. University of Arkansas Extension Service and Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis cooperate. Panel includes bankers and a county agent with Ray E. Miller moderator, featuring T. B. Atkinson and W. Fiures as principal speakers. Participants include W. C. Blewstar, Syd McMath, Ethan A Hansen, and John J. Wilson.
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Arkansas
Hope
Barlow Hotel
Arkansas Bankers Associa- UN
W. F. Plerea
Darmott Staty Bank
Association
Agriculture Conmtted
Jett Burnett
Sasociation
University of Arkansas, Extension Service
Federal ‘Reserve
Bank of St. Louis
Ray E. Miller
Federal Reserve Bank
St. Louis
W. C. Blewstar
First National Bank
Magnolia
Syd McMath
Ethan A. Hansen
Howard County
Nashville
John J. Wilson
Columus
Arkansas Picketing Halted Amid Temporary Reprieve
The Associated Press reports Arkansas workers delayed planned picketing of exchanges after a temporary reprieve. About 100 WE employees were on strike, with 47 counted by the company. leadership cited wage disputes and staffing shortages. The halt affected several exchanges, with larger Arkansas sites expected to be targeted while others remained unmanned.
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Associated Press
Aviancas
Sterling Werte
Employas
Achlennel Aiada Bist Wibh Hs
Jock Brenshear
Arkansi
Viva
CLO Communica
Inns Workers of
Ameren
Saddha
Gatabe
Arkangia
Jatnia
Breasthear
Beashear
Missouri
Oklahomna
Little Rock
AFL
Mallwrighty
APL
Wage Stabilization Board
Crogsett, Ark
Time Running Out to Secure Cotton Crop Insurance
Hempstead County cotton producers face a final deadline to apply for an all risk federal crop insurance policy. The County PMA office urges interested farmers to sign applications by Thursday April 10 and to bring questions for last minute guidance. An upcoming community meeting with A. McCasland and Guy H. will provide answers and the new FMA office will stay open until 8:00 p.m.
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Hempstead
PMA
PMA Offign
Imning Communonellave A. Am
McCasl
Guy H
Washington
Rest
Aew Fma
Local Men Are Acquitted of Game Law Charges
Two Hempstead County men, Bob Hester of McNab and Rufus Herndon Jr. of Hope, were acquitted in Federal Court at Mot Springs yesterday before Judge John Miller. They were represented by Attorney Tucker after entering not guilty pleas to illegal hunting charges related to ducks.
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Mot Springs
Hempstead County
Bob Hester
McNab
Rufus Herndon Jr
Hope
Yeaterday
John &. Miler
Tucker
Law enforcement funds urged to enforce new gambling tax
Revenue Commissioner John B. Dunlap urged Congress to provide funds to enforce the new gambling tax or repeal the law. He stated the federal tax provisions require strong enforcement and compliance mechanisms even as lawmakers debate the measure.
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Washington
April &Y
John B. Dunlap
Congress
Dunian
Mg B
Fragmentary Washington notice shields unnamed parties
The text is severely garbled with missing letters and nonstandard punctuation, yielding no clear event or entities. It hints at a local notice involving people, a bill, and an employee action but lacks readable names, dates, places, or concrete actions to summarize reliably.
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