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This column reflects on American history from colonial government to present day. It argues the U S Supreme Court protected the republic and laments perceived erosion of judicial impartiality amid civil rights debates and political pressures.
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Alex. H. Washburn
Supreme Court
America
Congress
Truman
United States Supreme Court
Ve . Tompkins
Prescott
South
Uth
Americs
France
Ialy
Hope rally fans party revolt in Arkansas city
In Hope city hall about 500 heard States' Rights speakers led by Gov Ben Laney oppose Truman Civil Rights policy. Laney attacked the program as provoking black resistance to conscription and urged action, arguing voluntary Southern progress beats federal mandates.
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Southern Governors Conference
Harry S. Truman
Hope City Hall
Ben Laney
Talbot Feild
Hempstead
Laney
Congress
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Uman
Italian Reds Beaten Change Stand On U S Aid
Italy's Communists faced a weakened position after a hard defeat in free voting and potential rifts with left Socialist allies. With Christian Democrats projected to control Parliament, Di Vittorio hinted at a stand on American aid independent of Moscow as Romita and others urged independence for the Socialist party. Official returns show sharp anti Communist majorities in both chambers.
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Moscow
Chamber of Deputies
Christian Democrats
Popular Front
Senate
Alcide de Gasperi
Christan Democrats
Malian Social Movement
National Bloc
Otters
Italian Social Movement
Juseppe Romita
Socialist Party
di Vittoria
Confederation of Labor
Exce
200 Hempstead County Houses to Receive DDT Spraying
Approximately 200 homes in Hempstead County are set to receive DDT spraying under the state malaria control program begun in 1948. Malaria control supervisor John Goodwin says residents will be notified by county papers and radio, with spray crews calling door to door to prepare neighborhoods. A heavier DDT solution will be used in a single spring application intended to protect through summer, and the per house fee has been reduced to two dollars due to labor savings.
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Hempstead
John Goodwin
Health Board
Orough County
Goodwin
Atomic Body Nominations Recalled
Washington reports President Truman announced nominees for the Atomic Energy Commission for new terms but then recalled the plan. The intended lineup included Chairman David Lilienthal and four associates with terms of varying lengths. No explanation was given for the sudden cancellation and the Senate would be informed later.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Atomic Energy Commission
Senate
David &. Lilienthal
Charles G. Ross
Man
Sumner i Pike
Lewis L. Strauss
William W. Waymack
Stobers J. Bacher
Senator Hickenlooper
Iowa
Senate Atomic Needy Econmission
Lst
Ousted Moscow Correspondent Explains War Fears
Russian War Remote says exiled scribe Robert Magidoff, an American correspondent for NBC and McGraw-Hill World News, was expelled from Moscow and flew via Frankfurt to London. He denies spying charges and notes Russians focus on productive work, while armaments hinge on economic needs. details include a stop in Frankfurt en route to New York.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Robert Magiroff
Moscow
Russia
New York
Frankfort
London
Magidoff
Cecilia Nelson
Tzvestia
Magido
Reuther Shot At Home in Detroit Ambush
UAW leader Walter Reuther, 40, fighting head of 900000-strong CIO United Auto Workers, survived a shotgun ambush at his home. He bears a shattered right arm and chest wounds but is out of immediate danger. doctors say amputation is unlikely though nerve damage may limit use. Police hunt for a lone gunman after a window attack that also endangered his two young children. Rewards totaling 110500 dollars have been posted for the arrest and conviction.
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Detroit
Reuther
United Auto
Raymond A. Sokalo
New Grace Hopsital
Sokolov
Linda
Elizabeth Ann
Harry S. Toy
Bel
Mae
Angelo Lenzi
Planting Progress Reported With Aid of Fine Weather
Arkansas farmers made good progress in plowing and planting aided by favorable weather. Only a few lowland regions remain too wet for tillage. Strawberries are being harvested in DeQueen area with picking due to start in White Crawford and Sebastian counties later this month.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Arkansas Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin
DeQueen
White
Crawford
Sebastian
Reds Halt River Traffic in Germany
Berlin, April 21 1947. Russia halted inland water traffic between eastern and western Germany, including Berlin, and announced a new papers system. Twenty barge captains arrived in Berlin from Wittenberg for new documents as British and Soviet officials argue over postwar controls.
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Berlin
Russia
Germany
Wittenberg
Ebe
Smacht
West Germany
Alexei Jelisarov
Truman for Added Funds for Bull Shoals Project
Rep Trimble of Arkansas urged Congress to increase funding for the Bull Shoals reservoir on the White River in Arkansas. President Truman asked 17 million dollars for the project, but the House and Senate subcommittee trimmed it to 14 million. Total cost is about 65 million, with 6.7 million already appropriated.
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Washington
Trimble
Arkansas
Congress
Bull Shoals
White River
Truman
House Appropriations Committee
Senate Appropriations
House
Watermelons and farm aid from Texas to Arabia
HAL BOYLE reports that King Ibn Saud of Arabia has become a major watermelons fan and favors American agriculture. Texas experts organize a long term program funded by Arabian American Oil Company to transform Arabia’s farming, aiming for self sufficiency. The plan includes four large model farms, improved seeds, fertilizers, and training to teach better land use.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Ibn Sand of
Kenneth J. Edwards
Wedkwards
Texas
Arabia
Rey Flts
Arabian American Oil Company
Edwards
Edward
Amiraud
al Kharj
Ibn ‘Saud
America
Middle East
Judge Ends Coal Strike Ban After 80 Days
Judge J Alan Goldsborough issues an injunction under Taft Hartley delaying a coal soft strike for about 80 days citing peril to national health. John L Lewis faces possible fines for contempt as United Mine Workers idle thousands. Government argues public safety justifies the order while Lewis denies a strike exists.
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Washington
J. Alan Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Goldsborough
In Junction
Justice Department
Coal Association
Perth
Ezra van Horn
van Horn
Bridges
Sharp Fight Over Draft Bill Seen
Washington reports signs of a heated fight in Congress over reviving the draft. Rep Bishop and Rep Short oppose peacetime conscription while Rep Engel estimates the cost of higher armed forces would reach about 2.25 billion dollars for four years. Andrews proposes a 2,000,000 man force by July 4, 1950, exceeding current and defense requests.
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Washington
Congress
House Armed Services Committee
Finthy
Bishop
House
Engel
i-Mich
Truman
Rep
Short M
Committee
Short
Armed Services Committee
Teachers to Meet Here at 7 Thursday
Teachers will hold their final meeting of the school year with a dinner at Oglesby School tomorrow night at 7 oclock Miss Sarah Payton will speak on Citizeng Look at Education The Hope of Tomorrow will be the subject of Miss Bessie Greens talk Mrs Elmer Brown CTA president will preside over the meeting
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Hempstead
Roont
Oglesby School
Sarah Payton
Bessie Green
Elmer Brown
CTA
Postmastership at Emmet to Be Filled by Exam
The Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill the Emmet Arkansas postmaster position. Patrons and rural route residents may apply for forms at Emmet Post Office, with forms due by April 39, 1948.
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Emmet
United States Civil Service Commission
Emet
Arkansas
Imemél
Civil Service Commission
Automotive Hint Knocking Oil Pipe Remedy
A back pressure issue on the oil pump may cause a knock in the pipe leading to the oil gauge. The fix involves removing a short pipe section near the pump or oil distributor and installing a length of silicone rubber hose.
Hard Words Fly Between Reds and U.S.
London reports sharp exchanges between the United States and Western powers over Germany and Austria. A Soviet case notes a fatal Berlin air crash, while Vienna and Berlin updates detail disputes, employment figures, and plans to stabilize Western Germany with increased self governance.
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London
Germany
Austria
Aid
Little Rock
Berlin
Kansas
Vienna
United States
Playment Security
Russia
U. S
W.T. Babcock
Amer
Ican
Percity
Ananias
United
States
Britain
France
Miners Slow Returning to Work Amid Walkouts
Western Pennsylvania miners report only about ten percent of normal production with roughly 180 000 tons produced yesterday as strikes spread across districts. UMW leaders vow action while officials report limited operation at several mines in Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky as talks fail and fines loom.
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United Mine ‘Workers
Western Pennsylvators Association
Pennsylvania
Appa
Washington
Lewis
The
Steel Corp
C. Frick Cake
Western
Pennsylvani
Eeserday
West Virgini
Kentucky
Ohio
UMW
Adolph Pacifics
Goldsbo
Charlie Carthy
Morison
Paul Jones Leaves for Los Angeles Amid Family Illness
Paul H. Jones, managing editor of The Star, departed at midnight for Los Angeles where his father Walter E. Jones, 74, longtime Hope resident, was reported critically ill. Mrs. Jones and several children had recently moved to Los Angeles, with other sons and daughters residing there and in Hope. Carl Jones lives in Hope.
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Paul H. Jones
the Star
Los Angeles
Walter E. Jones
Hope
Ekey! My
Daily Worker Claims Red Victory in Italy
Rome datelined report from Daily Worker editor Johie Gates says the Popular Front leads in Italy with the government favoring early returns. The piece accuses the U S press of distorting results to sway public opinion and aid disinformation campaigns.
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Daily Worker
Italy
New York
United States
Popular Front
U. S
Rome
Johie Gates
Guernsey to Present Senior Play on April 23
Guernsey High School will present the annual senior class play Friday April 23 at 7 30 pm. The comedic tale The Camps bells are Coming features a large cast including Alice Seaton Ma Brannigan Kaye Dick Betty June Fans Herbert Hackett Bet Jean Mayo and Rosalie Ferguson with roles for Elmer Anderson Cyrus Scudder and the Campbell family. The plot centers on the Brannigans disguising as hillbillies to teach the Campbells a lesson as romantic and comic mishaps unfold culminating in a lively farce.
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Guernsey
Claris
Florence Bartley
Ma ‘Brannigan
Alice Seaton
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