Arkansas Road Shoulders Fail Tourists See Danger
A Missouri Pacific bus with 20 passengers overturned near Hope on U S 67 as the shoulder erosion worsens. The writer condemns Arkansas road shoulders for unsafe rainy conditions and urges asphalt improvements to protect motorists and tourists. The piece also notes Department of Commerce forecasts for autos and metals markets, predicting gradual price adjustments and sustained demand for new and used cars despite labor and steel timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas EK
Faith
Missouri Pacific
U. S. 67
Hope
Arkansas
Department of Commerce
Washington
le National Economy Ag
Uhere
Grice
Detroit
Chamber of Commerce membership drive gains momentum
The C of C drive progresses across the third day with Sodbusters led by wagon boss Marl Powell and W. W. Andrews guiding recruiting efforts. New members include Elee Accher da, Howard Byers, Gill Wray, and A. Stonequist, with a checkup planned at Cham har uhive at Yoaym Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Marl Powell
W. W. Andrews
Eele Accherda
Howard Byers
Gill Wray
A. &. Stonequist
Daylyeaves
Donnd Moor
Yoaym
Drive
Discussion on Broilers to Be Held Monday
Curt Severson of the Purina Malls poultry department will discuss broiler raising at a meeting at the Holmpstead County Cay house Monday, May 15, at 2 p.m. The event is connected with a broiler cassing program started by Paul L. McLann. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Severson
Purina Malls Poultry Department
Holmpstead County Cay House
Feeders Supply Co
Paul LW. McLann
Two Judges Hear Hempstead Chancery Cases
Two Hempstead chancery cases were heard by Judges A. F. P. and Will Steele. In the travel of land case Her Mian Stay versus PA Lewis, the plaintiff received judgment. The Hempstead Huyating club matter initially set for today was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead Chancery
Huesday
A. FP
Will Steele
Mian Stay
PA. Lewis
Jidgment
Hemsted Huyating Club
Weather forecast for Arkansas shows cloudy showers this afternoon
The forecast calls for cloudiness and showers in extreme south this afternoon. Expect cloudy twilight and Friday with little change in temperatures.
Ambush Kills Mrs Quezon and Family Members
Mrs Aw quet Quezon widow of Philippines first president, her daughter and grandson die in a machine gun ambush near Luzon. Ten others wounded as a convoy to Baler is attacked. President Quirino orders a campaign against bandits in Nueva Ecija. Mrs Quezon famed for charity and Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Manila
Awgera Quezon
Elpidio Quidino
Luzon
Banul
Quezon
Baler
Juzon
Manuel Quezon
Bernardo
Rafael Jalandoni
Quirino
Philippine Red Cross
Baguio
Quicrino
Nueva Ecija
Quirina
Jonathan Anderson
U. S
Rilipinos
Reds Closing Escape Gate From Shanghai
Shanghai amid Red advance as Shanghai’s grip tightens and escape routes narrow. Foreigners prep last ships with 300 refugees aboard and 150 Americans. others seek air and sea exits to Manila, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and the United States. Meanwhile Communist spearheads press toward Shanghai as naval ships retreat and foreign correspondents face restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
President Wilson
Navy
Yangtze
Whangpeo
Shanghia
American Northwest Airlines
Pan-American
United States
Manila
Hong Kong
Tokyo
Coromunists
Saschow
Wuh- Sien
Reds
Whangpoo
Black Swan
Siochaw
Hangchow
Lake Tai
Associated Press
Nanking
Seymour Topping
New York
Pulung
Convoy to Pass Through Hope on May 3
Camp Hood Texas April 24 1949 The 988th Engineer Tread way Bridge company a Fourth army unit attached to the Held On Wheels 2nd Armored division leaves Camp Hood May 2 on a five day motor march to Fort Knox where it will be permanently stationed Personnel four officers and 119 enlisted men The convoy will travel via Bull tod McGregane Mexia Palestine and Jacksonville to Henderson Texas bivouac first night with overnight stops at Malvern Ark Maxon Tenn and Bowling Green KY where it will arrive May 6 Heavy equipment moves by rail First Lieutenant Carl J Parker commands the convoy passing through Hope about 32 10 p m May 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Texas
988Th Engineer Treadway Bridge Company
2Nd Armored Division
Camp Hood
Fort Knox v
98Thh
Bulltod
McGregane
Mexia
Palestine
Jacksonville
Henderson
Tex
Malvern
Ark
Maxon
Tenn
Bowling Green
Fort Knox
Hope
Carl J. Parker
Governor McMath Addresses About 150 Highway Workers
Governor McMath spoke to about 150 highway employees from the district, stressing efficient use of Youth Construction funds and a merit based, career path to reduce patronage. He outlined ending semi retired status and advancing a permanent, stabilized highway department. He planned further appearances in district HQs heading to Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMath
Curlier
Tare
Little Rock
Winthey
Nusseullville
Leaders Ready to Accept Labor Bill Changes
Washington reports House administration leaders prepared to back amendments to the Taft Hartley repeal bill to avert GOP and Southern Democratic defeat. A modified Lesinski bill aimed for about 210 votes, with key changes including non Communist affidavits for both sides, injunctions to delay strikes, guaranteed speech in labor relations, and good faith bargaining. The House faced a choice between the Wood proposal and the Lesinski plan before a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Lesinski
Senate
Wood
Inn
D-Mich
Nabor Committee
Lealnski
Spring Hill Senior Play Tuesday Night
Spring Hill High presents its annual play Her Comes Hattie on Tuesday May 3 at 8 p.m. in the school gym with cast including Erma Ann Turner Winfred Butler Barbara Anne Yorom Margaret Hatfield Jeanne Brown Wrenfred Cox Mary Jo Ross Charles Dean Huckabee and Nelli Wright. Last night the Hope Unique Cafe banquet honored Spring Hill junior and senior classes with faculty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill High School
Hattie
Erma
Ann Turner
Winfred Butler
Barbara Anne Yorom
Margaret Hatfield
Jeanne Brown
Wrenfred Cox
Mary Jo Ross
Charles Dean Huckabee
Nelli Wright
Hope
Spring Hill
Trapping Wolves Pending At SPG Area
Luther Burckfield, government trapper for the U S Fish and Wildlife Department, will begin wolf trapping in the Southwestern Proving Ground area today. Earl Barham, local game warden, urged fox hunters to keep dogs out of the area due to numerous traps. Hunters will be notified when traps are removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Burckfield
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Department
Southwestern
Proving Ground Area
Earl Barham
Burekfield
Barham
Balloon Found Near Hope Massachusetts Mystery Device
A balloon made in Massachusetts was found this week near Hope, seven miles southeast. A small badge tied above the balloon and a gadget bearing a battery and flashlight bib were noted. the device appeared to burn as the gallery burned out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Bennfledunes
Hope
Gord
Slinky the toy that walked downstairs to riches
Dick James, a 31 year old former marine engineer, created Slinky from flat wire, a toy that coils down stairs like a rhythmic snake. He quit his $3,000 a year job after a 5,000 unit order and built a global business selling millions of Slinkys, facing early resistance before securing patents and manufacturing deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Soyle
New York
Dick James
James
Slinky
Philadelphia
Tom
Betty
Janus
Tames
Byer
Gililid
Aznes
Hus
Nave
British police seize canal locks from Russians in Berlin
British military police moved into West Berlin to seize control of the Spandau Plötzensee and Charlottenburg canal locks from Soviet troops as a water traffic standstill threatened. Soviet commander Kyashnin backed down, allowing limited traffic for the day while a higher level meeting was set to decide the locks’ status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
West Berlin
Jag
P. A. Kyashnin
Kyashnin
Germany
Spandau
Ploctzensee
Charlottenburg
Molotov Still Top Man In Report
New York reports reveal V. M. Molotov remains the top figure under Prime Minister Blain. Nikolai Voznesensky is ousted from Gosplan and the politburo, with Beria elevating to second and behind Stalin in prestige. May Day preparations show portraits of Molotov and Beria flanking Stalin, signaling shifts in power dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
V. M. Molotov
Blalin
Ager
Ance
N. A. Voznesensky
Gosplan
State Planning Commission
Politburo
Stalin
Laurenti P. Beria
Molotov
Beria
Moscow
Lenin
Berla
Vox Fesenakats
Vounesensky
Kincentiy Molotov
Andrei
Vishinsky
Foreign Office
VFW Plans Benefit Barn Dance on Anniversary
A VFW meeting outlines an anniversary barn dance scheduled for early May. Proceeds will fund playground equipment for a local park, with 24 members of the group present to discuss plans and old business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
VEW
Clergyman Charged With Slaying Wife In New York
Rochester police say Rev George P Hetenyi, 40, a suburban minister, was charged with first degree murder for fatally shooting his 25 year old wife Jean Garels of Cabling California on or about April. Her body was found the next day in the Genesee river. Hetenyi was held and arraignment postponed to next Wednesday to allow counsel. A material witness status was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
George P. Heteny
Tay
Offair
Antony Micell
Hetenyt
Jean Garels
Cabling
Calif
Genesee River
Hetenyi
Local Women to Take Part in Club Week
Hempstead County women join 21 Home Demonstration clubs for National Home Demonstration Week May 17. Clubs plan pajama tea towels pillow cases for Arkansas Crippled Children’s Home and host community events from May 3 to May 6 with picnics cake walks and box suppers. Projects include feather comforter and a window display at Duffle’s Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Home Demonstration Club
Hempstead
County Council
Arkansas
Little Rock
Lorraine Backwood
Lhe Peace Home
E. O. Norvell
Hope
Rocky Mound
St. Paw Club
Shel
Oran
Demonstration Club
Fair Fork
Columbus Home Bemonstration Club
Schol
Atead
Dutffle’s Hardware
Baker
Thomas Lavin's Band to Represent Texas at Cotton Carnival
Governor Jester names Atlanta High School band to represent Texas at the Memphis Cotton Carnival May 12 15. The 14 piece group organized three years ago under Thomas Lavin has gained recognition as the state’s best marching band. Lavin, longtime Hope educator, moved to Atlanta three years ago to lead the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jester
Texas
Atlanta
Memphis, Tenn
Thomas Lavin
Lavin
Hope
Washington Junior-Senior Play Friday
Washington High School presents Yimmie Yanson's Yob a comedy drama by the Juniors and Seniors Friday April 29 1999 in the high school gym. Cast features Yimmie Yanson from Mannasota Paul Gene Dudney as Yimmie and Bobby Watson as Pal with Ralph Webb Earl Adams Jo Ann Carrigan Patline Wilson Billie Jo Hussey and others in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yimmie Yanson
Suniory
Washington High School
Pam
Schoyl Gymnasiwing
Mannasota
Paul Gene Dudney
Pal
Bobby Watson
Frank
Ralph Webb
Mickey
Bobby Powers
Mr. Kent
Earl Adams
Belle
Jo Ann Carrigan
Sylvia
Patline Wilson
Pex
Billie Jo Hussey
Kalttle
Vesta Jean Saunders
Mrs. Kent
Juanita Bilings
Western Allies face blockade talks amid tense diplomacy
Fragmented report outlines ongoing discussions among Western allies and the Soviet bloc over a counter blockade. Officials including ambassadors and foreign ministers weigh responses and possible zone arrangements as pressure mounts amid cooling relations and calls for concrete proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hessaid
Philip
Lar
Jessup
Momen
Ande
Yko
Jakob
Malik
Umnusual ‘BeCree
Askig
Erie
Ad -Be Department
Britis
Evatt
Metropolitan murder case ties to cafe worker and singer
United Press reports a fatal cafe dining room incident tied to a woman and man seen with the victim. Police suspect the singer Dewey Wrenn was killed early morning after a possible struggle. Grainger and Garris are linked to the case as investigators examine a steak dinner and a possible motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Wrenn
Polic
Grainger
Grove
Carolina
Clinton
Garris
Pulley
Santa
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Alex. H. Washbury
Spenger Davis
Rafael Jalandeni
Philippine Army
Istaff
Gov. McMath
NEA
Paul Makushak
New York City
Wire
State of Texas
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