Review of six entryes on criminality and law
A critique of Donald Powell's Our Six Convicts discusses Alex H Washburn and Fort Leavenworth research by Dr. Wilson. It surveys how cultural change and stricter laws influence crime, citing historical England jail trends and a Shaw quotation about prisons.
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Obagi
Wes
Fock
Yavenworth
Wilson
United States
Bert Leavenworth
Iis
Erin
Sit. Hilsbel
Br. Wilson
Whit
Bind
Fort Lemvenworth
Federal Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
de Wileson
Ian
Watweria Bopeon
Uemunikate
Fr. Wilson
Heyer
England
Meury Viel
Iles
Vreason
Juad
Sanford Bales
America
George Bernard Shaw
Ceage
Jury Out 14 Minutes Death Verdict in Triple Trial
In Hempstead Circuit court Maxwell a Black man was found guilty of rape of a white farm woman in July 1249 and faces the death penalty. Judge Dexter Bush presided with a rapid 14 minute jury deliberation. Defense offered no witnesses and Maxwell did not testify. Prosecution led by G. W. Loakadeo with Royce Weisenberger. prior trials cited. Maxwell was removed for safety. sentencing expected within days.
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Merman Maxwell
Hempstead
DeAnn
Verdick
Dexter Bush
Texarknon
Maxwell Takehe
Harald Flowers
Pine Bhiff
Larney
G. W. Loakadeo
Arkadelphia
Despute
Royce Weisenberger
Hope
Chancery
James H. Pillelnton
Tris
Stary
A. W
Maxwell
Ark
Alisas Supreme Court
Hoe
Maxwell's
Max- Well
VFW District Sends News to Servicemen
The VFW District comprising Magnolia Lewisville Hope and Prescalt sponsors a bi weekly newsletter Calendah for all service personnel overseas and in the states. District Commander Donald Dill invites requests to have the letter mailed by calling 104 or writing to 840 W Ave B.
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VFW
Magnolia
Lewisville
Hope
Prescalt
Calendah
Donald Dill
Dil
W. Ave B
House Expected to Act on Sales Tax Measure Today
Arkansas press reports indicate the Senate plans to adjourn after action on a proposed sales tax increase. The measure would raise general revenue with most added funds going to schools and colleges, while amendments seek earmarks for welfare and farm supplies.
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House
Senate
Lille Rock
Arkansas House
Bop Nome
Nathan Gordon
McMath
State Welfare Department
General Revenue Fund
Arkansas
Sern
Jdwn Cash
Mulvern
Gonenents
Gordon
No Matter What Comes Now Hour of Glory for MacArthur
Hall Boyle reflects on General Douglas MacArthur returning to a hero’s welcome yet facing an Asia focused policy dispute with Marshall and Eisenhower, arguing the U S must decide between Asia or Europe as the central theater, while recalling his surrender ceremony aboard the Missouri in Tokyo Bay and its lasting significance.
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MacArthur
New York
Douglas MacArthur
Acia
United States
Asia
Marshall
Eisenhower
Bradley
Europe
Tokyo Bay
Alan
Gen
Bataan
Corregidor
Pacific
Henderson Students Begin Practice Teaching in Hope
Henderson State Teachers College education seniors will practice teach in Little Rock Hot Springs Prescott Hope Murfreesboro Arkadelphia starting next fall. They will spend nine weeks under supervision of a counseling teacher at local high schools.
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Arkadelphia
Henderson State Teachers College Education
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Prescott
Hope
Murfreesvora
Arkadephia
Cornelius Outlines Duties of Civic Club Members
The Lape Lions meet Monday noon at the Bavinw Hotel to discuss member duties. Notable attendees include Gilk dy the duties and guest Liu Hyents bil, with Cluny Mitcham and Lite Tick present. The next program will be presented by Las 'hernias une Meaulh.
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Bavinw
Woy Ninemeyen
Peyvrell Cornellug
Mor Cornelle
Elyie Clitics
Liu Hyents Bil
Cluny Mitcham
Las ‘Hernias
All Lions
Ub Tend
Weisenberger Interprets Court Ruling
The Supreme Court of Arkansas reverses Hernan Maxwell’s second conviction. The Arkansas panel selection process raised issues of racial balance, with thirteen white jurors originally seated among a largely white panel. The court confirms sufficient evidence to uphold the verdict, noting changes in panel composition across trials and that some jurors abstained or were excused.
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Hoyce Weisenberger
Supreme Court of
Hempatesd
Supreme Court
Herma Maxwell
Arkansas
General MacArthur Returns to U S Tonight
Gen MacArthur flies from Hawaii to Boston then to Washington for a celebrated homecoming. City officials plan a brief ceremony and parade route with Governor Warren and Mayor Elmer Robinson to greet him before he proceeds to the St Francis hotel and the capital. He will not hold a press conference and will proceed to the airfield for a nonstop flight to Washington for a congressional session.
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Kevnelsea
MacArthur
Aell
Wav Warren
Elmer Robinson
Baemune
Hia
Hawaii
Nispling
Boatoon
Chy
Bilard
Atty
St. Francis Hotel
MacArthy
Joly
Elvie Dentar
Duliour Welconing
MacArtor
Pis
Telibe
Washington
Jane Bly Hostice
Heigh
Congress
Senior Play Specialty Acts Announced at Hope High
Hope High School announces specialty acts for the senior play Are Poking and Old Lace. Mrs. Paul ONeal Glee Club director leads a chorus of senior girls in four novelty numbers titled The Whistling Those. The listed chorus members include Nancy Hays Dorothy Sauk Rue Bright and Barbara.
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Hope High School
Paul O'Neal
Glee
Nangy Hays
Dorothysauuork
Rue Bright Fe Ie Pormay
Bel i Wale
Barbara Ts
Fulton Student Wins Essay Prize
Monette Hiela of Fulton colored school won first prize for an essay on Our Country's Flag. Mrs Battles of Fulton awarded the prize at校 Friday after judging. Other participants included Loweluan Muldrow and Juanita Piewaley.
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Monette Hiela
Grasa
Dent
Jodie Walker
Fulton Colored School
Hempstead Ranch Ships 3500 Pounds of Wool
The Vincent Lee ranch near Holtman farm shipped a large wool crop. Operated by Bill and Tom Jones, the operation includes cattle and horses. Approximately 600 pounds of wool were loaded, with about 490 head of cattle described and an expectation of around 1000 head to be shipped next year.
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Vincent Lee
Holtman
Bill and
Tom Jones
Rina Cattle
Ahoey
GOPs Push To Extend Crime Probe In Senate Action
Washington April 17 Republicans press for prompt Senate action on extending the ongoing crime and underworld probe. Senator Wiley and Senator Tobey plan a resolution to extend the Senate Investigating Committee’s scope beyond next January, seeking a wider inquiry including Baltimore Pittsburgh Washington and other cities. The call comes as the Patterson commission urges timing to craft new crime laws and limit the committee’s term.
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Washington
Vh— Repiblicans
Ota
Underworld
Wiley
R-Wine
Thel
Senate’ Serime
Senato Tobey
RNIC
GOP
Coknmiltie
Aye Spongoring
le royOl Elon
Senate
Nak
Witey
Sobsy
Humeroug
Baltimore
Pittabrugh
Washingston Ayid
Thie -Painmitana Oenate
Ovor Mbat
Ydtor
Bat Aappeintion Commission
Robart P. Pathernan
Anionda
Tha
Epee
Patterson
the. Commission
Faim
Chaplain Reports Relief Efforts For Refugees In Korea
Letter by Ray D. Saess, chaplain of the 1st Infantry Regiment, dated March 12, describes relief work for refugees at the Korean battle front. He thanks Arkansas church supporters for gifts sent through regimental screening teams and notes aid from Korean American officers coordinating civilian access to frontline families.
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Korea
Ray D. Saess
1St Infantry Regiment
Mra
C. E. Taylor
Edith Thompson
Class of
Hope
First Methodiat Church
Ralph Rou Lon
Arkansas Churchon
Kore
Zic
Troops Assault Tokyo as Allied Forces Push Front
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Allied troops striking Tokyo on April 17 with heavy fighting reported. Mentions of General Ridgway and Western front actions near towns, amid rapid bombardment and advancing units.
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Tokyo
Koren
Batti
Battorat
Otte
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Herbert Burns
Fred Robertson
Moody Willis
Cotton Willoe
Saenger Theatre
Su Linge
St. Lois
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Weisenberger
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