U S ready to let ships use Suez Canal
Washington reports the United States plans to allow American ships to pass the Suez Canal under a test regime. Officials say tolls will be paid directly to Egypt, easing earlier cautions as tensions with Egypt persist. The move aims to reopen the waterway amid nine month disputes and faltering talks with Cairo.
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Iine
Fishhower ‘Administration
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Beypravel
Security Counci
United States
Woman Testifies in Fatal Shooting at Hot Springs Bar
In Hot Springs, Loreta James 20 testified yesterday that former night club operator George W Stockton was fatally shot by James Jones 36 in his nearly empty bar early last Saturday. Jones bound over to Garland County Grand Jury July with bond. he did not testify. Mrs James and taxi driver Leroy Hurst described threats by Jones on the witness stand.
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New Orleans
Loreta
James
James. Jones
George W. “Stockton
Jones
Garland County
Cout Bond
Leroy Hurs
M. C. Lewis Jr
Hurst
Stockton
Miaminga
Highway contracts delayed for Benton to Hot Springs link
Little Rock highway officials say contracts for bridges on the Benton to Hot Springs link will be awarded later. Herbert Eldridge notes the new section will enter Hol Springs city limits, with a contract estimated around 40 1045 to be awarded at the May 1 commission meeting.
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Little Rock
Herbert Eldridge
Benton
Hoe Springs
Highway Commission
Eldridge
Hol Springs
Jeldridge
Amnang
Attorney Reed Thompson Seeks Democratic Mayor Nomination
Reed Thompson announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for mayor. He is the third person seeking the post as Mayor A C Perry plans to run for a third term and William F Leman, longtime North Little Rock school board member, is also a candidate.
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North Line
Rock Ups
Reed W. “Thompson
Imayor
A. C. Perry
William F. Leman
North Little Ruck
Production of Crude Oil on Increase
Tulsa Oklahoma area output rose last week to 83,550 barrels per day, up 50 from the prior week, while nationwide production fell to 7,474,225 barrels daily. Oklahoma suffered a major drop of 93,800 barrels to 602,800, largely due to anomalies in the previous week. Texas also declined by 36,275 barrels to 5,203,250.
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Tulsa
Okla
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Berkeley High survey shows pupils’ buying power
In Berkeley California a survey of 2 606 Berkeley High School students finds an annual combined buying power near 900000 dollars. Average 1956 income per student was 1338 84 with allowances from 1 to 17 50 weekly and wages from part time work. Four fifths held at least part time jobs and most allowances fell within 1 2 or 4 5 dollars weekly. Continued on page three.
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Berkeley
Manville
R.’ Petteys
University of California
Hall
City Manager Answers Only to Elected Board
An article explains council manager government, arguing the manager serves the council, not the public, and should be a professional chosen for talent and experience. It discusses ethics, associations, and the need for a citizen council to appoint a capable administrator under council supervision.
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Puting
Gily Hall
Remeckar
Lieva
Senate Group Quickly Okays Postoffice Bill
The Senate quickly passed a 41 million dollar Post Office funding bill and sent it back to the House. The measure, approved without debate, includes 800000 for Senate investigations and routine items, with the administration seeking 47 million dollars but GOP leaders signaling support for the lower figure. The bill aims to restore normal postal service and set funds for other purposes, as delivery constraints and postmaster general Summerfield’s handling drew criticism.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
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Eisenhower
White Mause
Hayden
D-Ariz
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Klaban
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Senate Gop
Knowland
California
Martin
Massachuaetts
White House
Congress
Post Office
Atch
Summerfield
Bispnhowey
Lamoryraw
Alitalnggion
Buluiday
Parents Asked to Help Children Select Subjects
A Georgia program helps students choose courses with parental guidance. Trainees from Puerto Rico to the Virgin Islands join local students in forestry related training while officials emphasize building a strong academic foundation. Parents are urged to review the subject list with children early to prevent future educational handicaps.
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University of Georgia At
Athens
Soil Conservation Service Tratheas
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Iby
Wie South
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Central
South America
Orig
Peitidipatdullus Adams
Purerty
Jordan Regime Seizes Control After Crisis in Amman
Bedouin troops and security police hold Jordan under tight control as a new government forms after King Hussein’s decisive victory over extremist elements. The cabinet purge targets Communists and sympathizers in civil posts and the army. Observers question potential U S influence while Bedouin loyalty lifts stability.
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Suleiman Yabulsi
Abdul el Nir
Shafiq Ashedat
Socialist Party
Amimian
Jordan
Hussein
Bulsi
NEA Telephoto
Amman
Cervisis
Old Jerusalem
Nablus
Ali Abu Nuwar
Jordan Army
Sadik Sharnu
London
Ali Hayari
Nuwar
Eisenhower
Newoy
Middle East
Arab Legion
Husssein
Seyette Mah
Husrein’ Fakhri Khalidi
Mountain Home Man Found Dead Near City Limits
The body of 28 year old Bobby Gene Fostex was found in his garage about six miles east of Mountain Home. Showill Jack Gregory said Fostex had been missing since Saturday and apparently died of suffocation. Gregory noted the garage contained several buckets of buried wood and the windows were shut tight. An autopsy would be performed.
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Mountain Home
Bobby Gene Fostex
Showill
Jack Gregory
Brother of Hope Women Succumbs
A. J. Jines aged 68 died Monday in a Chicago hospital. He is survived by his wife Grella Jones two sisters Don Smith and Eula Jones. The body arrives here at 1 40 pm Wednesday. Funeral services set for 4 pm Wednesday at Herndon Cornelius Chapel by Rev Virgil D Kee ley. Burial in Memory Gardens.
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Chicago
Grella Jones
Hope
Don Smith
Eula Jones
Herndon-Cornelius Chapel
Virgil D. Keeley
Memory Gardens
Pine Bluff Hikes Waterworks Tax Increase
Pine Bluff City Council approved a higher utility tax on the General Waterworks Corporation. The franchise tax rose from 13000 to 20000 dollars, with city attorney Wallen Steed noting the company agreed to the increase.
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Wallen Steed
Cotton Group Seeks Bale Allocation Reform
Memphis based Mid South Cotton Growers Association urges bale allotments over acreage quotas. Hobson Valldiver warns that current policies may worsen surplus, harm small towns, and depress rural employment despite modern agriculture. Association represents growers across Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
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Kins
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Onsninger
Soith
Atkingas
Tarnessee
Missouri
Mississippi de Latishtita
Contractor Fulfills a Prayer in Lawton Ad
Noel Phillips, 23 year old former inmate and contractor, runs a company hiring exconvicts. He funded a glossy ad to promote his belief in rehabilitation and envisions a center like Boys Town to help parolees find work, citing his own success after reform.
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Hawlan Constitution
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Musony
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Englewood, Co
Thant Hobs
Westside Baptist Church
Duncan
Oldal
Albuquerque
N. M
Oklahoma
Stingtown
Federal Reformatory
Englewood
Bricklayers Union
Lawon
Fife
Gould
Hope area notes mix of tale and cemetery fund drive
A Hope Times fragment covers a prank steering wheel theft tale from a local reader, a Jugal Barber Shop retelling, and a Hope Hill Cemetery fundraising push led by the City Council. Miss Annis Jean Walken at Hope City Hall collects any contribution, large or small, to maintain the cemetery as curtailment of funds persists. Olis Blackwood and a Hope city representative plan a 9 am to 2 pm visit on April 8 to gather support.
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Hope Rosary Bulletin
el Paso Times
Tom Boles
Carlsbad
N.o
Jugal
Rage Hill Cemetery
Hose Hill Cemetery
Annis Jean Walken
Hope City Hall
Cate
Olis
Blackwood
Social Soe
Fuily
Hope
Beck Threatens to Blow Lid Off U S Senate
Beck, 62, tells reporters he may testify before the Senate Racketeering Investigating Committee about union funds. He notes plans to hire a witness and asserts he will not retire, despite facing accusations of misusing $820,000 in union funds for personal projects.
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Galveston
Tex
Dave Beck
Senate
Teamsters Union
Reeporters
Fishgt
Washington
McClellan
Ehalemat
Beck
Jaycees Sell 83 Lawn Yard Signs Monday Night
Gindy Biton president of the Lovel Jaycees announced that 63 yard signs with illuminated numerals were sold last night in a house to house canvass. Signs cost $2.50 and more signs could have been sold but numbers ran out. Next sale is Monday from 6:40 to 9 pm. call W H Gunter Jr to order.
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Gindy Biton
Lovel Jaycees
Jaycees
W. H.gunter, Jr
Weather Summary from Station Report and State Forecast
The report covers four hours ending at a.m. Tuesday with a high near 60 and a low around 43 and a trace of precip. Total precipitation in April is 8.03 inches and yearly total 20.85 inches. Arkansas mostly cloudy mild this afternoon tonight. Oklahoma mostly cloudy with rising temperatures and scattered showers and storms. Wednesday mostly cloudy with scattered showers, thunderstorms, and cooler northwest to southwest winds. Low temperatures near the 50s and highs around 70 in spots.
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