Federalization warned in Arkansas cost case
The piece argues that the Walsh Healey Act gives the Department of Labor broad wage and production control over government contracts, seen as a political trick favoring federal officials. It cites Bob Hill’s Arkansas shirt contract loss, Reynolds Metals at Arkadelphia, and a looming risk to Arkansas projects from federal authority, urging voters to seek justice from Senators McClellan and Fulbright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hill
Fort Simith
Federal Department of Labor
Washington Dispatch
Hill
John “Sl. McClellan
J. W. Fulbeight
Federal Department
Arkansas
Korea
Department of Labor
Fullbright
Associated Press
Department
Congress
Washington
Fort Smith
Reynolds Metals Company
Arkadelphia
Federal Power Commission
Arkansas Power & Light Co
Hydrogen dominates upper sea level air composition
A scientific note states hydrogen makes up a tiny fraction of air at sea level, while about 93 percent of the air 100 miles up is hydrogen, highlighting stark altitude-based compositional change.
Bell asks new Arkansas telephone rate hike in 1940s style
Southwestern Bell seeks a further Arkansas rate increase filed with the Arkansas Public Service Commission. The proposed schedule would raise annual revenue by about 1.9 million dollars, increasing monthly bills for flat rate lines by 25 to 50 cents. Long distance rates stay unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Arkansas
Arkansas Public Service Commission
PSC
Bell
Arkansas Supreme Court
Warren
Bray
Parker Fans Hear About '52 Prospects
Parker boosters gathered at Hotel Barlow for a Parker football prospects dinner with University of Arkansas leaders outlining plans for the 1952 season. Athletic director John Barnhill promised radio broadcasts and stressed expectations of top competition, while Head coach Otis Douglas and Tommy Thompson cited leadership, depth, and improved condition as reasons Parker will be stronger this year. Edsil Nix and Co-Captain Buddy Sutton spoke for local players, with delegations from Lewisville and Texarkana attending and a Texas A&M Arkansas game film shown.
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Hope
University of Arkansas
Razorbacks
America
Otis Douglas
Tommy Thompson
Parkers
Parker
Tommy Britt
Edsil Nix
Buddy Sutton
Allen Berry
Cook
Booster Club
Leo Robins
Lewisville
Texarkarta
Bobby Ellen
Clint Ogwell
Texarkana
Texas A&m
Arkansas
Atmospheric composition at sea level described briefly
At sea level the air is about two percent oxygen and around 78 percent nitrogen, with the remainder comprising argon carbon dioxide neon and other trace gases.
Schafer Show Draws Crowd Despite Weather
The Schafer Shows at Falrpark under the Third District Livestock Association opens last night and runs through Saturday. Despite rain a large crowd attended the opening. Grounds are covered with sawdust and kids are invited Wednesday as guests of the show.
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Schafer
Falrpark
Third District Livestock Association
Hope Star Carrier Boys
Tornadoes Roar Across Three States Night of Turmoil
Severe twisters rattled Texas Oklahoma and Kansas delivering loss of life and property damage. An Altus Oklahoma woman, 34, died when her car crashed in heavy rain. Embouse Texas and five Oklahoma towns reported damage to buildings and livestock as weather officials noted the channel weakening and possible additional storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Horace Jones
Altus
Okla
U. S
Blair
McGregor
Tex
Waco
Weather Bureau
Allus
U. S. Highway 62
Hollis
Morrilton Camden Voters to Polls Today Special Elections
Morrilton and Camden voters were going to the polls today to choose a mayor to serve until January 4. Mor rillton voters picked a successor to Sam R. McKinley who resigned to join the State Highway Department. Candidates Charles L. Bridewell and Municipal Judge James Moore were listed. In Camden the issue was a proposal to issue 650000 dollars in sewer improvement bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Morrilton
Camden
Sam R. McKinley
State Highway Department
Charles L. Bridewell
James $. Moore
El Dorado Teachers to Get Pay Hikes
El Dorado public schools board approves raises for 1952-33 year. Increases range from 10 percent for teachers without a degree to 20 percent for those with a master’s degree. Other details not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado
Dorado
el Dor Go Wublie
Masons Are Getting Degrees In Arkansas Reunion
About 100 Masons from West and Northwest Arkansas travel to Fort Smith for the semiannual Scottish Rite reunion through April 22. Members are receiving degrees up to the twenty second at the event, highlighting regional fraternal activities and rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Smith
Arkansas
Reds Told To Give Up Illusion On Armistice Talks
In an executive session Allied spokesmen urged Communist delegates to abandon hopes of banning airfield reconstr uction during a Korean armistice. The dialogue focused on prisoner exchange methods with no resolved outcomes. Prisoner camps in South Korea were listed, supplementing Koje Island sites housing 130000 POWs and 30000 civilians.
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Minsan
Korea
Cal Bon
Darrow
Chang Chun
Darren
U. N
South Korea
Koje
U.N
Pike County Youths Save Father's Life
Nashville April 220. Martin Mauldin, chopping wood in Pike County isolated area, was badly injured when an axe struck his chest and leg. His sons Charles, 12, and Ermin Wade, 10, comforted him, shouted prayers, and applied aid until help arrived, saving his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Nashville
Jury Rules State Due Road Refund
A Pulaski Circuit Court jury in Little Rock awarded 2962 dollars to the state treasury from funds raised by Monroe County residents intended for Indian Bay Road improvement. The jury deliberated 35 minutes after a day-long trial linked to the Highway Audit Commission investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Indian Bay Road
Fair
State Treasury
Monroe County
State Highway Department
McMath
There Is Danger in Being an Independent
New York April 22 It looked like the political man of the year in 1952 was going to be the independent voter Now I m not so sure The tide may be turning against him The independent voter has likely passed the peak of his popularity Experts feared 25 million independents would hold balance in the presidential election The independent voter was pictured as a high minded figure who weighed every issue Yet 98.4 percent of Americans decided to be independents The allure of standing aloof faded as partisans drew them back to Democrats and Republicans They can now argue for the side they favor and attack the independent voter The lonelier figure grows as the outdoor campaign season heats up
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New York
Clark Gables
Jones
Army to Be Tough on Baulky Fliers in Air Force Bold Stance
San Antonio April 22 Army officials declare no softening of altitude laws toward refusals to fly. General Hoyt Vandenberg says USAF will maintain a hard line on flight refusals as high level Air Force conferences convene. Charges previously filed against two reservists at Randolph were dropped in pre trial probes.
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San Antonio
Tom Gereeral
Hoyt Vandenberg
Randolph Air Force
Gon
Unecey
Wenchil
Air Forge
Ist Ti
James G. Tylstol
Starlan
Istdat
Mdch GB
Cox
St. Louis
Lacey
Vandenberg
Washington
Air Force
Fintedtes
Flores Ques
Air National Guard
Jas
Welfare Funds Bolstered in State Welfare Department Grants
April 22 Lake Reek reports transfers totaling 227000 in the miscellaneous grants and aids account of the State Welfare Department. Transfers came from other deposits. They were authorized yesterday by the comptroller and auditor’s offices. Last week the auditor held up 176 Welfare Department checks drawn on the grants and aids account to avoid an $8887 overdraft if cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Reek
State Welfare Department
Comptroller's
Welfare Department
Aida
Cool Weather and Rain Hit Central and Western U S
A weather system brought showers and thunderstorms to the Central and Western United States while the Eastern part remained mild and pleasant. Early today rain extended from Lakes Superior through the Mississippi Valley to Texas with heavy falls in Iowa Missouri and Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United States
Lakes Superior
Haron
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Senators Split on Steel Vote in Truman Seizure Funds
Washington April 22 senators split in the vote on allotting government funds to enforce President Truman's seizure of the steel industry. The debate centered on how to finance enforcement and whether to challenge the administration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arkansas
Truman
Impeach Truman for Steel Seizure Mentioned in Report
A garbled OCR recounts calls to impeach Truman over steel seizure. It also describes two young youths arrested by Hupa Police for vandalism and theft at a vice station and local salvage yard, with custody placed with their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hupa
Allen
Setts
Mazel
Residande
Iy Ous Nation
Duckett Salvage Yard
Resolution to impeach President over steel seizure
April 22 report describes a House resolution introduced by Rep. Reber Hala to impeach President Truman for the steel seizure. The measure outlines impeachment proceedings, committee referrals, and potential removal if two thirds vote finds guilt. It also asks the House to declare a standard form for the action and orders return of steel to private operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workigton
Reber Hala
R-Me
Teun
Ye Hyuge
Wiminutiae
Ute
Harry
Min
Theaon
Vretorne Judiciary Committee
Ion
Bologna
Mutiny at Southern Michigan Prison Sparks Hostage Crisis
Jackson Mich April 22 authorities awaited fate of 170 convicts in Southern Michigan Prison after a cell block mutiny over handling of guards held as hostages. The riot left one convict killed, nine wounded, fires and property damage estimated at two million dollars as guards were threatened.
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Jackson, Mich
Newamen
Associated Press
Southern Michigan
Jackson
Fght
L ‘Hge
Mich
Michigan
Venta
Conviel
Conviela
Staty
Donald
Donald §. Leonard
Ea Wuther
Mes
Julian N. Wimbie
Southern Sons to Play Thursday Night at Yerger High
Southern Sons were rescheduled to perform Thursday night April 24 at Yerger High School. Event is sponsored by Yerger Bund Mother's Club. Tickets or purchases are urged to hold and attend the Blues and Boogie program airing Thursday afternoon at 3 30.
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Yerger High School
Dr Caldwell to Address University Graduates
Fayetteville April 22 The University of Arkansas appointing Dr John Tyler Caldwell will deliver the spring commencement address June 7 Acting President Joe Covington says it will be Caldwell first campus address since taking duties at Arkansas Caldwell formerly led Alabama College for Women and will assume Arkansas duties soon.
Conway Mayer Orders Curfew
A curfew was ordered by Conway Mayer amid unrest. Residents were instructed to remain indoors from dusk to dawn as authorities warned of potential disturbances. The move was announced by local officials citing public safety concerns and the need to restore order.
D Lough pone Seal Disjointed Pledge Promises Funds
A garbled OCR fragment mentions payments and a fund aimed at financing an unspecified project. The text references a seal or name and notes contributions or tributes, but lacks clear dates, places, or identifiable organizations to anchor a complete report.
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John Locke
Service
Ee McCelan
Southern Sons
Dr. Caldwell
Conway Mayer
Cay
Methodist Youths
Ship of Hope
Methodist
Witl
Dist
Hope Dig
Hop
Lurlene White
Tie
Jang Com
Jagkle
Carolyn, Lewalle
Carolyn Story
Velee
Mediate Chorus
Thi
B. C. Hyatt Will
Pate
Lough Pone
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