Arkansas Gazette tax stance sparks statewide debate
A Hope Arkansas editorial criticizes the Arkansas Gazette for backing a sales tax hike while avoiding property assessment reform. The piece argues higher taxes on essentials harm common people and cites outdated assessments, urging focus on fair statewide property valuations instead of expanding the sales tax.
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Arkansas Gazette
Arkansas
Mississippi
Hope
Arkanses Gazette
Little Rock
Marinau
Futrell
McMath
The
Gazette
Alte Rock
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LitHe Rock
Church Column Schedule and Public Appeal Note
A church column announces a Friday publication and a Wednesday follow up. The Star’s church column, previously published on Saturday, is now retooled to appeal for song submissions and public participation in the weekly feature.
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Big Homecoming Planned for MacArthur
Associated Press reports Gen. Douglas MacArthur's welcome will be noisy and varied across communities as he returns from 14 years in the Far East. San Francisco, New York, Rotterdam and other cities prepare parades, receptions, and official tributes timed to his San Francisco arrival and Broadway parade in New York.
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Associated Press
Douglas MacArthur
Far East
MacArthur
San Francisco
New York City
Truman
Rotterdam
Golden Gate City
City Hall
Broadway
Vincent R. Inypellitter
New York
Congress
Willey
MacaArthur
Washington
Thomas D'Alesandr
George Washingtow
4 H Club Picnic Planned Saturday
A county wide 4 H Club picnic will be held at Fair Park on Saturday April 2. Lor raine Blackwood and Wyndal J Minton announce the program includes election of county council officers a talent show and a talk fest in the morning. Softball is planned for the afternoon with 8 30 a m start. Each 4 H’er should bring two sandwiches cookies and an apple or orange. Drinks will be provided by the 4 H Club County Council.
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Fair Park
Lorraine Blackwood
Wyndal J. Minton
4-Hilub County Council
Bennie V. Arnold Dies During Trip in New Mexico
Bennie V. Arnold son of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Arnold of near Hope died Friday in Liver City New Mexico while on a business trip He had lived in El Paso and fell ill while away Survivors include his wife his parents four brothers P L of El Dorado Rey and Jimmie of San Diego Cecil Arnold in Germany and four sisters Mrs Hazel Hopson Mrs Ruth Rar cell Mrs Annie M Collier all of Hope and Mrs Esale Marcell of Waco Funeral arrangements are incomplete
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Bennie V. Arnold
B. L. Arnold
Near Hope
Liver City
New Mexico
el Paso
P. L
el Dorado
Rey
Jimmie
San Diego
Cecil Arnold
Germany
Hazel Hopson
Ruth Rarcell
Annie M. Collier
Hope
Hope Officer Taking Special Course in Fort Bray NC
Special First Lieutenant Earl B. Montgomery of Hope Arkansas, an aviator with the Armored Division at Fort Hood Texas, is taking a special course at Fort Bray North Carolina as part of his training.
Father's Night Nets Paisley PTA Profit
The Paisley PTA raised 97.75 at a bake sale sponsored by the PTA on Friday April 13. Bert Owen conducted the sale and all rooms were open for inspection. Student artwork was displayed and a program directed by Mrs. B C Myatt featured the second trader rhythm band and the boys and girls glee club.
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I Nisley Pta
Bert Owen
B. C. Myatt
Near Riot as MacArthur Lands in Hawaii
General Douglas MacArthur arrived in Honolulu early in the morning to a near riot at the Constellation transport ramp as photographers clashed with air force police. He stepped onto Hickam Field with his wife, son Arthur, and aides, while crowds cheered. police kept photographers back.
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Douglas MacArthur
Bataan
Air Force
United States
Arthur W. Radford
Tawalls
Ingram Strinback
Rank Pace
Logan
Ea Bollee
MacArthur
Hickam Air Field
Roosevalt
Deposi Suprememe
Arthur
Paul Strong
U S Jets Damage Russian Aircraft in Korea War Toll
In a Yokyo dated April 1 dispatch, U S jets claim heavy Russian loss through air strikes over North Korea since the Korean conflict began. U S Fifth Air Force reports 147 Russian planes destroyed or damaged. American losses listed as 124, with 11 in direct combat and others damaged or forced to land.
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North Korea
Reds
U.S. Fifth Air Prace
U. S
Atr
Afishur
Ammunition Found On Highway Between Hope And Texarkana
State officers said the ammunition from Red River arsenal was dropped from a truck between Hope and Texarkana. The boxes were brought to Hope city police station for investigation and handling by authorities.
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Lnyee Udred UL
Sen Wefe
Hope
Texarkana
Red River Arsenal
Hempstead’s James West Leads Magazine Feature
Arkansas Gazelle magazine section runs a special feature on a stranger’s visit to the House of Representatives with hempstead’s representative James West featured in the main photograph. The piece includes various other pictures and coverage of the visit.
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Arkansas Gazelle
House of Representatives
Hempstead
James West
Three More Names Add to Hope High Honor Roll
Hope High School officials announced last week that three more students have been added to the honor roll. Frances Welsenberger Frances Shearer and Sue Smiley are the new honorees, expanding the list of academic achievers.
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Hope High School
Frances Welsenberger
Frances Shearer
Sue Smiley
Former Resident as If Hope Succumbs to Gooniay
A former resident faces a bleak turn as hope wanes amid a case involving Gooniay. Details remain scarce in available fragments, but the focus centers on the individual's status and the ongoing situation surrounding the referenced party.
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Hope
Coming Home Changes In A Soldier's Wife And Home
A veteran narrator recalls how his wife transforms during wartime separation and how, upon return, she reveals new skills and steadiness. He notes irony in her longing for normalcy, her craftsman efforts, and a wish she could have pursued carpentry, highlighting the couple's evolving dynamic. The piece blends humor with reflections on domestic life and resilience.
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New York
Frosices
Texas
Mrs Carrie Carnis Dies at 53 in Near Hope
Mrs Carrie Carnis of Near Hope dies at age 53 after a brief illness. Survived by husband Thurman Carnis of Hope, P C Whitley and family, Guy Deaton of Emmet, Ernest Dava l of Hope, Harrigt Plunkett of Tyler, and others. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Carrie Carnis
Near Hope
Carrie Caynin
Garry
Gon
Thurman
Hope
P. C. Whitley
Stayen
Waters
Guy Deaton
Emmet
Ernest Daval
Harrigt Plunkett
Tyler
Senior Play Practice in Final Week at Hope High
Hope High School enters the final week of rehearsals for the senior comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. The three act play features three girls and eleven boys with performances set for April 20 in the school auditorium.
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Fiort
Hope High School
Joseph Kesserting
Jean Naph
Minelin Berry
Enya Dowds
Thomas Guilliama
Buddy Wilson
Gordon Bunsley
Slickova
Greta Caston
Louise Rexrout
Esta Miller
Kelly Marlar
GOP Calls for Investigation of Asiatic Policy
Washington April 1 The GOP urged a full inquiry into Asiatic policy responding to President Truman’s charge they aim to confuse the country. They cite MacArthur’s Thursday return as a touchstone for investigating Far Eastern policy and communism in Asia.
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Washington
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Tron
Sonuogle-Honge
Furquaon
Tnddinardours Committee
Barkley Ones
Hwaiian Island
Walcomes
Sain
Ington
New York
Senate
House
Gene Eral
Asia
MacArthur
Joe Martin
Massachusetts
GOP
San Franciso
Martin
Congress
Senate Arms Services
Paallic
Russell
Bats’ Urda
Russall
Agrand
MacArsthur
Zai Iavduy Ynan
Third Trial in Maxwell Case Led by White Jury
The third trial of Harmon Maxwell, a Black man accused of killing a white homesteader wife near DeAnn in August 1948, opened with an all white jury selected by 11:20 this morning. The panel included 12 men with Pros. W. Lockard and Royce Wotsonbortz assisting. Maxwell previously faced death sentences on two prior trials, reversed on appeal, and the current defense by Harold Mowerd began as the court heard witnesses and testimony.
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Harmon Max- Well
DeAnn
Dudge Dextey
W. Bridges
Jack Gardner
J. W. Franks
Buddy Evans
R. C. Daniels
Allen Johnston
Jack Atnett
Guy Hicks
J. F. May
Floyd Raley
Jimmis Milrey
Luthar Holloman
Wealing
G. W. Lockadad
Royce Wotsonbortz
Fragmentary Air Battle Report from Unknown Theater
Unclear OCR text describes an air engagement with references to MIG aircraft and movements northward. Mentions Sundays and a battle near a location unknown. Details are garbled, preventing precise identification of forces, dates, or outcomes.
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Yangga
Youehon
Aleewar
Unclear OCR excerpt hints at legislative session actions
Fragmentary text references legislature, assembly reconvening, amendments, senate approval, house bill with two amendments, effective time and dates. Key entities unclear due to garbled OCR. no definite names, dates, or places clearly identifiable.
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Senate
Nike Alec
House
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