Arkadelphia plant fate tied to federal approval confusion
Our Daily Bread piece outlines Reynolds Metals choosing Arkadelphia for an aluminum plant, with SPA consent and Interior Department scrutiny signaling delays. The author accuses federal maneuvering of harming Southern interests, citing New England opposition and political interference as cause for potential relocation jeopardy. He warns the South faces outvoting and hidden pressure from distant Washington.
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Reynolds Metal Company
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Federal Bureau
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J. W. Fullbright
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New England
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Red Shore Guns Fire on Ship Endicott
Communist shore batteries at Songjin on North Korea's East Coast opened heavy fire on the American mine sweeper Endicott today. Lt. Comdr. L. W. Barnard said, I am returning fire. Results of the action were not immediately disclosed.
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Tokyo
Songjin
North Korea
Endicott
Navy
L. W. Barnard
Billy Herndon Wins Speaking Contest
Billy Herndon of Buff High School won the school speaking contest playing on “Social Studies.” He received honors for the performance, as the event highlighted public speaking skills among students from the district.
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Billy Herndon
Eile Redes
Focal Buff
Flood Hurls New Menace at Omaha
The Missouri River flood threatens Omaha Nebraska and neighboring states with rising waters. Army engineers rush to seal a ruptured sewer line feeding floodwater into lowland districts as crews battle massive damage and widespread evacuations.
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Neb
Missouri
Missouri Valley
Kanas
Nebraska
Iowa
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Twin Cities
U. S. Amy
Five Newsmen Acquitted in Louisiana Defamation Case
Lake Charles La April 18 Judge Bernard Cocke acquitted five Louisiana newspaper men accused of defaming 16 public officials and three gamblers in a case linked to the Lake Charles American Press crusade against gambling. The verdicts ended a long dispute over press freedom.
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Lake Charles
Louisiana
Cocke
New Orleans
Cugat Awarded Divorce to Wed Singer Abbe Lane
Xavier Cugat obtained a divorce in Las Vegas from Lorraine Cugat an orchestra leader. He charged desertion while Lorraine’s California divorce already filed in January will not be final for nine months. An attorney for Cugat said he hoped to marry singer Abbe Lane within two months as Cugat and his orchestra were set to play in Hope on May 2.
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Associated Press
Xavier Cugat
Las Vegas
Lorraine Cugat
California
Cugat
Abbe Lane
Local Legion and Auxiliary Joint Meeting Planned
The Hope Legion and Auxiliary to hold a big feed and speaking program Thursday night April 24 with Auxiliary guests. Principal speaker will Chancellor James H Pilkinton. This replaces the regular meeting, Commander Fret Robertson said. On Monday night May 12 the local post will host the district convention with several state officers attending.
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Lawmakers Defy Special Sessions Clash Over Defense Funds
Washington April 10 President Truman warned of daily special sessions until defense funding is approved, drawing Republican and Democratic rebukes. Taft and Capehart dismissed the threat as unconstitutional while lawmakers debate $52.5 billion in defense and foreign aid. Senate hearings begin next week as critics call for limits amid election-year pressure.
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Truman
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Ohio
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Mass
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England
Taft
Sen. Capehart
R-Ind
House
Senate
Fellman
Missouri
Two Highway Cafes at Prescott Are Padlocked
Circuit Judge R Hale of Arkadelphia ordered Thursday that the Hill Top restaurant two miles west of Prescott on Highway 67 be padlocked for one year as a nuisance. The restaurant had been operated by Nell Durham. Padlocking for six months of Clara's Place a mile East of Prescott operated by Clara Williams was decreed with a stipulation that the order not be enforced and Williams be placed on probation. The orders followed testimony that intoxicating liquor had been sold to minors at both places. Prescott is a dry county.
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Hill Top
Prescott
Highway 67
Nell Durham
Clara
Clara Wilams
Williams
Rotarians Hear Herbert Stephens At Hotel Barlow
Hope Rotary club heard Herbert Stephens discuss the work of the organization yesterday. Visitors included Elmer Harris Richard Duffie Top Smith C W Tarpley Sam Strong and Henry Leavitt.
Runaways Turned Over to Parents
Three teenage runaways were returned to their parents after being found away from home. Authorities reported the youths were a danger to themselves and others and were taken into protective custody before reuniting with their families.
Germ War Propaganda Push Blasts From Red Radio
In San Francisco on April 18, a Red Radio propaganda drive resumed full volume. Peiping broadcasts branded the United States as savage and criminal, calling for punishment of germ warfare crimes. AP monitors report seven of twelve English dispatches today focus on germ warfare.
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Chhia
Moscow
Associated Press
West
United States
Truce Talks Resume For Fresh Effort In Korea
Truce negotiators in Korea began a new round to devise prisoner exchange terms as snow rain and hail fell on Punmunjom. U N Command spokesmen offered no progress readout after a two week recess while Col. George Hickman said talks remained in executive session.
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Korea
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Reds
George Hickman
Soviet Russia
U.N
Welfare Checks Held Up In Arkansas Audit
The Arkansas State Auditor halted 74 welfare payments to hospitals medical suppliers and doctors to avoid an $8407 overdraft in the welfare department. Officials said funds will be transferred from other accounts to cover the checks for indigent medical aid, and the checks will remain held until the transfer is finished.
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Auditora
Welfare Department
May Draft Quota Set at 380 for Arkansas
The Arkansas draft quota for May is 380 men, most of them 21 or older, as reported by The Rock on April 19. The figure, noted by Powell, reflects a shift from prior estimates.
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Arkansas
Yesterne Powel
One Seriously Injured When Train Hits Car
A Missouri Pacific freight collided with a car driven by Kerry Yerger 21 at the Franco and Mom crossing on N Louisiana and Division Streets. The car was hit on the right side and thrown, trapping Yerger who remained unconscious with a brain concussion suspected by attending Dr. Mekeide. City officers investigated the crash. Yerger, a Hope native living in Malvern, was alone in the vehicle.
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Mom
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Division
Noozy
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Mekeide
U S Removes Controls on Rubber
The government ends nearly all controls on natural and synthetic rubber effective April 21, with a safeguard for stockpiles and a plan to shift to emergency production if needed. The NPA says this ends the World War II era allocation. pale crepe and sole crepe remain restricted, natural latex trading rules stay in force until June 30, and prices have fallen from their peak.
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Washington
Lagan
National Production Authority
NPA
Henry H. Fowler
United States
Fowler
Religious Concert at First Christian Church April 22
The Christian Women's Fellowship presents Mrs. Florence Ambrose of Prescott and Luther Hollamon in a vocal and organ concert at the Church Sanctuary on Tuesday evening April 22 at 7 30 o clock. The program includes the Story of Jesus Christ in Living, a mix of religious numbers and familiar hymns. Ambrose, sister in law of K E Ambrose of Hope, directs the Prescott Presbyterian Church choir and has prior roles in Ada Oklahoma and McAlaster Oklahoma. Hollamon is a renowned organist, known locally, and the duo has performed together previously in Shreveport and Prescott. A free will offering benefits the Christ en Women’s Fellowship.
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Prescott
Luther Hollaman
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K. E. Ambrose
Hope
Presbyterian Church
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Ada
Okla
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Shreveport
Broadmoor Methodist
Key Western Electric Strike Ends with Wider Fallout
Washington reports a Western Electric strike collapse, prompting renewed threats to raise wages in the seized industries. The AFL CIO's Telegraphers Union rejects a back‑to‑work proposal, while President Murray and US Steel leaders head to Pittsburgh as Congress weighs government intervention. Senate Republicans push to block the president’s wage order.
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AFL Conmercial Telegraphers Union
Diguss
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CTU
Bg. L. Wilcox
Wert von
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Ho Waw
Congress
Secretary of Commerce
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CIA
Philip Murray
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Murray
Benjamin Fnairlogs
US & Steel Corp
Caplint
Pittsburgh
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Gongont Oh
Pattern Set in Wage Hike Agreement
The article reports a wage agreement aim involving Western Electric and CWA affiliates amid talks on a strike threat. Expectation of a settlement by today drums up hope among installers distributors and related workers. The union leadership voices cautious optimism while noting potential disruption to service if talks fail.
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New York
Oday
Batween
Califoral
Rita Vonthe
Southern lawmakers cast doubt on Kefauver bid in the South
In Washton on April 12 4 two Georgia and Tennessee lawmakers backed Sen Richard B Russell of Georgia while rivals Sen Estes Kefauver of Tennessee faced strong doubt from Ellender Eastland and Westland about any southern support. Humphrey suggested Florida primary could signal Kefauver’s South prospects.
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Richard B. Susaell
Georgia
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Ellender
Towlaland
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Lasiland
Mississippi
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Dminn
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Eastland
Florida
Atom Bomb Test Scheduled In Las Vegas Report
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a scheduled atomic test in Las Vegas on an April day. Weather permitting, the blast will occur between two and three p.m. Local reporters and photographers will witness the event from a safe distance, with a large crew including cameramen and radio commentators.
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Nev
Waale
Atomic Energy Commission
Jet Flight Dares and Gadgets in a Training Ride
By Saul Pettt, Os Air Bage, a humorous travelogue recounts a cockpit tour and a near blackout while being fitted with flight gear for a two seat jet. Lt Lou Cuento guides the writer through parachute, oxygen, life raft, and ejection precautions amid tense, comical moments.
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Hal Boyte
Masa
Lou Cuento
Denver
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