U S Steel says production growth outpacing population
The memorandum Basic Facts argues steel ingot capacity growth far exceeds population change. It notes 1900 output at 20 million tons with 30 million people, now about 285 million tons for 150 million, and that U S Steel’s share of production has fallen to one third. The piece questions antitrust prosecutions amid rising capacity and steady output.
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United States Steel Corporation
U.S. Steel
WU. S. Steel
Teachers elected for 1949 50 term in Hope schools
James H. Jones announced the white schools’ teaching staff for 1949-50. Forney G. Holt named High School principal to replace Allen J. Herndon, effective July 1. John W. Martin named veteran coordinator and math and science teacher. Several resignations listed. Assignments for Hope High, Andrews, Gatland, Brookwood, Fulton, and Paisley Elementary, and junior high allocations announced with many staff names. Negro teachers to be elected at next Board meeting. Treasury Department tax collection on alcohol noted.
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James H. Jones
Forney G. Holt
Allen J. Herndon
Holt
Hope
John W. Martin
Alen J. Herndan
Laner Davis
Betty Johins
Hope High School
Morney G. Holt
George T. Cannan
Jack P. Hopkins
Luke Allen
James McRae Andrews
Jess Davis
Maniecl_Holt
B. C. Hyatt
W. E. Miller
Earl Thomson
James Frank Ward
Brookwood
Meg
Marble Atkins
Br, Brown
A. J. Caldwell
Dillen " Dee Holt
Fairey G. Blair
Virginia Holt
Elizahbet
Dixie Senators May Back GOP Labor Bill
Washington reports two Dixie senators predict the senate will back a Republican substitute for the Taft Hartley labor law. Ellender of Louisiana and McClellan say the substitute preserves core Taft Hartley provisions and opposes junking them. They note most southern Democrats who voted for Taft Hartley would back the substitute.
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Dixie
Health Plan Unlikely Says Sen. Thomas
Washington April 18 One of President Truman s legislative leaders said there is slight chance congress can complete action on a national health program this session Senator Elbert Thomas D Utah chairman of the senate labor and public welfare committee predicts there is not enough time to have the bill written and passed this summer He expects Truman to send a comprehensive national health bill this week including compulsory government health insurance to receive hearings and public discussion later this year Taft R Ohio and other GOP leaders oppose major health legislation this session Two groups on the Senate labor committee push rival plans for federal outlays to help build hospitals and provide care for the financially burdened They want to unite but oppose compulsory insurance with opposing views from administration and Catholic groups on socialized medicine
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Washington
Dixie
Senate
D-Ark
Ellender
D-La
McClel
Taft
Ohio
GOP
Senate Labor Committee
Ives
Ar-Ny
el Jender
Congress
House
McClellar
Wyruman
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Senate, Labor and Public Welfare Committee
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Leporter
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Smith
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Donhel
R-Ma
Labor Committee
Hill
Witers
D-Ky
Aiken Or-Vui
Morse
American Medical Association
Mofopoly
National Catholic Welfare Conference
National Conferente
Catholic Charities
Catholic Hospital Association
Red River Valley Group Meets Today
Shreveport La April 1 Registration began for about 300 delegates for a two day Red River Valley association meeting. Representatives Loyd Yackett and Owen Harris of Arkansas arrived by air from Washington last night and were to address the convention this afternoon.
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Shreveport
Red River Valley Association
Air Fram Washington
Loyd Yackett
Owen Harris
Arkansas
Ex Army Sharpshooter Rampage in Washington
In Pullman Washington on Easter Sunday a former Army sharpshooter George McIntyre 25 and father of two killed five people and wounded four before being killed by a police posse. He fired from expert marksman training used a Japanese rifle with telescopic sight and attacked police and civilians across a two hour siege. The attack left police officer Ross Clarr Sheriff L C Parnell Deputy Gilbert Gallagher and taxi driver B E Buck dead with others wounded. McIntyre had earlier menaced neighbor W H Kershaw and tied his family to a tragic spree. He had led Boy Scout groups and operated an orderly repair shop in Pullman. The community is left stunned as authorities mourn the victims and search for reasons behind the violence.
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Pullman
Wash
Sprec
George McInttyre
McIntyre
Ross Claar
L. 3. Parnell
Gilbert Gallagher
BE. G. Buck
W.H. Kershaw
James Roberts
Clarence Davis
James Hickman
Cley
Arest
Krenshaw
Clary
McIintyre
Amzil
Recs
Buck
Parnell
Gallagher
Art Rickets
Ville Pinetice
Washington State College
Paul Stoffel
Bullman Herald
Claar
Jialice
Clane
Mos
Jisre
Wishyn Stele
Calleia
Teo
Dive
Eight Latin Nations Sell Kinovia Pact in Buenos Aires
A fragment reports eight Latin nations in Buenos Aires selling a pact named Pennent-Inter-American Committee of Chigweann Against the Locust. The brief notes the sale occurred quickly though details and participants beyond the eight nations are unclear.
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Beunios Aires
Two Children Hurt in Auto Accident Near Hope
Two children, Sonja Campbell aged 10 and Danny Campbell age unknown, were seriously cut and bruised when a car driven by Brooks Campbell of Henderson, Texas, was struck by a vehicle driven by J. D. Freeze of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Campbell was turning around on Highway 67 near the Hope city limits when the collision occurred. State Patrolman Travis Ward arrested Campbell and Tumiken for driving charges. two other drivers, W. W. Brooks and W. R. Hinkle, were involved in a separate two-vehicle sideswipe two miles north of Hope on the Rocky Mound road with no injuries. A minor accident on South Main involving Mrs. Leon Bundy and Arthur L. Ethridge caused little damage.
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Hope City
Brooks Campbell
Henderson
Texas
J. D. Freeze
Mt. Vernon
Itl
Campbell
Sonja Campbell
Danny Campbell
Travis Ward
Tumiken
Ward
W. W. Brooks
Stephens
W. R. Hinkle
Hope
Rocky Mound Road
South Main
Leon Bundy
Arthur L. Ethridge
John Masefield Seriously Ill in England
Oxford England April 18 The condition of John Masefield British poet laureate who is seriously ill at a nursing home here was reported to be unchanged this morning The 90 year old Mansfield is suffering from complications following an attack of influenza.
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Oxford
Eng
John Masefiald
Mansfield
Lonely Hearts murder case ties mother to multiple deaths
Dover police probe links 45 year old Mrs. Inez Brennan to several deaths and disappearances after a farm youth, Robert Brennan 11, accuses his mother of luring lonely hearts lovers. He admits killing Wade Woolridge 70 of Stone Mountain Virginia six months earlier with a shotgun in a hayloft at his mother’s barn. Raymond 22, another Brennan son, named as accessory. Mrs Brennan denies role. Police reopen investigation into neighbor death and disappearance of a New England farmer. suspects connected to similar lonely hearts cases. Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez mentioned as context.
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Dover
Del
Aprilig
Inez Brennan
Robert ¥. Brennan
Wade Wooiridge
Stone Mountain
Brennan
Raymond
Lonely Hearts Clubs
Soldier Ernie Pyle Remembered Four Years After His Death
On the fourth anniversary of Ernie Pyle’s death, a recollection of his last moments on a Pacific island is shared. The piece honors his courage and explains his enduring impact as a window into the war for soldiers at home, noting his humble humor and relentless reporting.
Ireland Declares Republic as Nation Wins Freedom
Dublin observes a historic parade marking Ireland's shift from British dominion to sovereign nation. Ambassadors and 100,000 gather as President Shan T. O Kelly presides. Eamon De Valera absent amid political split. Costello notes partition limits full cooperation but lauds closer ties with Britain and commonwealth, while Ireland keeps its name Ireland though some historical naming debates persist.
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Dublin
Ireland
Erin
Republic of Ireland
Old Ira
Irish Republican Army
Shan T, O'Kelly
John A. Costello
Liam Archer
Eamon de Valera
Teas
Tooday
Ulster
United Kingdom
Costello
Northern
Southern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Great Britain
Commonwealth
Eire
Forest fires threaten five counties near Missouri border
In a critical blaze outbreak spanning Randolph Fulton Baxter Ozark and Sharp counties, about 25 large fires raged for over 23 hours as strong winds hampered crews. Assistant Forester R M Henry appealed for 250 extra personnel including state forestry workers and volunteers, with gear rushed to Salem and Hardy while a sudden ruin was hoped to end the crisis.
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Site Rock
Apell
Missouri
Randolph
Fulton
Baxter
Ozark
Sharp
R. M. Henry
Henry
State Foresty
Salem
Heary
Man Perishes in Burning Automobile
Denver dispatch reports Roy V. Platz, 57, died from severe burns after his car caught fire outside his apartment. Despite pleas to abandon the vehicle, Platz stalled the blaze and collapsed on the running board. Neighbors recalled his despondency since his mother’s death a year earlier.
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Denver
Roy V. Platz
Parolman
Dan Tuvering
Platz
Fork Logan Vetchos Hospital
Aront
Denver General Hosspital
Tate
Leveting
Eleven Buildings Destroyed in Madison Fire
Madison's business district was largely destroyed by a fire that began during church services. No injuries reported. Police chief George Trusty said 11 buildings burned, leaving only about three stores and the post office standing. Forrest City fire trucks aided the effort, hampered by a water shortage.
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Madison
George Trusty
Forrest City
Army chief urges Congress on Malmedy six death sentences
Secretary Royall asked Congress to advise on whether the six German storm troopers sentenced to die for the Malmedy massacre should have their sentences commuted or upheld. He warned of mixed public reaction and urged that confessions be obtained by proper methods consistent with American justice.
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Washington
Kenneth Roysil
Congress
Senate Armed Services
Royall
Malmedy
Belgium
Battle of the Bulge
Lucius Clay
Germany
Royal
American Justee
Vtf
McCarthy
R-Wis
Cere Faln
J. L. Harbaugh, Jr
Judge Advocate General's ‘Department
Army Reserve Office Set Up in Hope
Captain Jim Kelly and Set. Roy Lindquist opened an Army reserve headquarters in Room 403 of the Hempstead County Courthouse in Hope. They will serve as instructors for five counties and be stationed there permanently. Territory extends from Mena to Hot Springs and from Is Dorado to Texarkana. Contact Capt. Kelley or Sch. Lindquist, Room 403, Courthouse, telephone 1363.
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Jim Kelly
Roy Lindquist
Army Reserve
Hempstead
Set
Lingquist
O Hope
Captain Kelly
Mena
Hot Springs
Isl Dorado
Texarkana
Capt
Kelley
Sch
Lindaurst
World Famous Jewish Leader Very Ill
Rabbi Stephen S Wise, 75, world famous Jewish leader, remains in critical condition at Lenox Hill Hospital. Doctors continued treatment after surgery for an abdominal operation, with no essential change in his condition from yesterday. he had been hospitalized March 30.
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New York
Stephen S. Wise
Lenox HI
Wise
Russians Seek Path to Lift Berlin Blockade
AP reports from Berlin suggest Soviet efforts to resume interzonal trade while face-saving maneuvers occur. German zones press the BR to lift the blockade as Transport and economic ties between Eastern and Western sectors face decisive talks pushed by Die Welt and other sources.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Efse
Germany
Eas
Die Welt
Beltis
Hamburg
Die
Welt
Vasilsov
Sovi
Lawrence Wilkinson
Ta” Geng Liu Hus
Baye Wilkinson
Yeeres
G Economic © Commission
Ger
Frombank
Siitches
New York
London
the Graphic
Washington
49 Group Heads C of C Campaign
The Chamber of Commerce backs a city campaign to boost local involvement with a formal growth plan. Four teams, Sod Busters and two Hi Wranglers, plus two Trail Blazers led by scouts and assistants, recruit members to strengthen the organization. Bill Wray and A E Stonequist lead the Trail Blazers in seeking 40'ers to join and promote the city.
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Hope
Chamber of Commerce
Hi Wranglers
Trail Blazers
Waistresighten
Chamber of Dierce
Bill Wray
A. E. Stonequist
W B Jones Dies at Home Near Prescott
William B. Jones aged 68 dies at his home near Prescott after a long illness. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Andrew Ave and Mrs Chester Avery and two sons Jessie Doyle Jones all of near Prescott. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Midway.
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William B. Jones
Presa
Andrew “Ave
Chester Avery
Jessie Doyle Jones
Prescot
Midway
Fred Cook Named Director of Laundry Group
At a Laundry Owners meeting in New Orleans last week Fred Cook of Hope was named director as the board agreed on a revision of the organization structure and leadership.
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Fred Cook
Laundry Group
Cook of
Hope
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