Baseball politics and Ty Cobb clash in Congress
A House committee probes baseball contract practices amid anti trust concerns. Congressman Cel ler accuses organized baseball of limiting major leagues to eastern cities, courting a shakedown to apply anti trust laws. Ty Cobb replies that baseball is a game, not a business, urging lawmakers to leave it alone.
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Celler
Demo Brat
New York
Cellers
Bis
Welsenheimers
New York State
House
Congressman Cellers
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Prohi Repeal Lifts Head in Mississippi
Mississippi voters head to the polls in Tuesday's gubernatorial election as the long standing dry law faces repeal debates. Gov. Fielding Wright remains silent on the liquor issue while candidates including Ross Barnett Paul Johnson Jr Jesse Byrd Jimmie Winker Hugh White Sam Gumpkin Mary Cain and Kelly Hammond endorse a referendum or repeal measures.
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Fielding Wright
Wilt Whittington
Greenwood
Whittington
Hugh White
Sam Gumpkin
Mary Cain
Kelly Hamymond
More Cash McMath Better Roads Boost Revenue
Governor McMath said that higher tax collections, led by gasoline taxes, follow better roads. He noted the trend as travelers increase with improved highways and insisted the rise was expected.
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McMath
Little Rock
Market Update Shows Livestock and Stock Market Movements
Estimated saleable livestock receipts for tomorrow include 7,000 hogs 2,500 cattle and 1,000 sheep. New York stocks rose modestly led by steel rubber and chemical shares with some progress noted as major divisions advanced.
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Chicago
New York
Steels
Wedemeyer faults UN policy and urges armament
Lt Gen Albert Wedemeyer warned the United States was drawn into Korea by the UN and urged arming nations to fight communism. He said the U S should not dissipate manpower and favored arming allies with full democracy weapons possibly including the atom bomb. He criticized past China policy and called for stronger US power in Europe and Asia. The ex commander warned of future powder kegs and said the UN is slow to act. Also noted are corporate incorporations in Fort Smith, Henley Oil, Henley Motor, and Citizens Fee and Cold Storage with stated capital stocks.
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Oklahoma City
Albert ©. Wedemeyer
United States
Korea
United Nations
China Theater
Europe
Wedemeyer
Franco Svalt
Unite States
China
America
U. N
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
Chiang Kai-shke
Little Rock
Henley Oil Company
Henley Motor Company
Fort Smith
B.W. Henley
Marian O. Henley
H.D. Beasley
Citizens Fee and Cold Storage Company
Roy A. Drum
Frank A.drum
William K. Ward
Priest expelled from church seeks marriage in Italy
Milan Aug. 1 A former priest, Negrini, said to have been expelled from the priesthood is racing to obtain papal permission to marry American Claire Young. Miss Young is jailed awaiting deportation Aug. 6 and seeks U S consular clearance to wed. Her mother Eileen Young asks authorities to deny clearance on grounds she is not rational. Negrini plans to marry the young woman and may return to the United States though no definite plan exists.
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Milan
Thaly
Daeciano Negrini
Claire Young
Miss Young
U. S
Sonary
Chicago
Eileen Young
Jehured
Negrini
Italy
United States
China
Claire
Aranson Hickey of Rector Serves as Chief of Staff in Korea
Maj. Gen. Doyle O. Hickey, born in Rector Arkansas, is chief of staff to Gen. Ridgway in the Far East. A veteran of 38 years, he has served in World War I and II, with postings in the Philippines and Japan, earning numerous decorations including the Distinguished Service Medal and the Silver Star.
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Aranson
Doyle O. Hickey
Gen. Ridgway
Grodon Brow
Washington
Arkansas
U. N
Korea
Rector
Ark
Matthew Bridgway
Tuickey
United States
Hendrix College
Hickey
Field Artillery Reserve
France
Camp I Gordon
Fort Sill
Okla
Philippines
Command Land General Staff School
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Z W. Honeycutt
Fort Stotson- Urse
Browne
Fort Brags
N. GC
Fort Bragg
Chief of Field Artillery
Fort Knox
3Rd Armored
Camp Young
Calif
St. Lo
Falaise
Belgium
Siegfried Line
Stelberg
Germany
Ardennes
VI Corps
Roer River
Rhine
Cologne
Remagen
Ruhr
Army
Fort Monroe
Far East
Japan
Wickey
Order of Lepold Ji
Texarkana Bus Strike Averted With Wage Increase
Texarkana workers in the public transit system avoided a walkout when accepting a five cent per hour wage increase after contract expiry at midnight. The AFL affiliated union members agreed to raise wages to 1.10 per hour for a four hour work week amid council-approved fare hikes.
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Texarkana
Twin-City
Clarence Abner
International
Wige
Ark
Tex
Draft Figure for October Is 41000
The defense department issued a call to draft 41000 men in October with 5000 for the marine corps and 38000 for the army. This marks a rise of 6026 from September. The Marines have begun drafting for the Korean conflict and plan to draft 14180 from August to October while supplementing with volunteers.
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Washington
Defense Department
Marine Corps
Army
Lindbergh Plane Builder Mahoney Dies at 50
Benjamin Franklin Mahoney, who built the Spirit of St. Louis monoplane used by Charles Lindbergh to fly the Atlantic, died in a sanitarium at age 50 after a lengthy illness. He created a specialized Ryan monoplane variant for Lindbergh with extended wings to fuel the 1927 crossing. Survived by two sons, Benjamin and Edward, of Los Angeles.
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Studio City
Call
Benjamin Franklin Mahoney
Mahoney
St. Louis
Benjamin
Edward
Los Angeles
Reds Warn 38th Must Be Buffer Line
In Korea, Thursday, UN forces and Communist negotiators faced a stalled cease-fire talks near Kaesong as both sides held firm on the 38th parallel. A UN communique reported no progress after two hours and 22 minutes of debate, while Brig. Gen. Huetnlels noted the Communists appeared more reasonable but offered no concessions. A new session was set for Kaesong at 1 p.m. tomorrow.
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Kan
Korea
Tostry
Callanse
United Nations Command
Wahahington
Dem Acheson
U. N
William Huetlels
Kaesong
Tomocrow
de Geure
F Ind
Cele iv
Arty
Mse
Marine Hero Henry Commiskey Receives Medal of Honor
Lt. Henry Alfred Commiskey a 24 year old Marine officer who killed seven enemies in hand to hand combat in Korea was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony. He led a charge last September disposing of seven enemy soldiers and was cited for conspicuous gallantry. The ceremony included top officials and Commiskey's family.
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Washington
Henry Alfred Commisskey
Hevestia
Korea
Truman
White House
Commiskey
Fearelessly
Cafamiskey
Pentagon
Tyuinda
Marine Corps
Navy
Stalin
Montezuma
Tripoli
Marines Barracks
U.S. Naval Air Hocket
Lake Denmark
Dover
N. J
Lve
Rockaway
Mgr
Hugh W. Commiskey
Hattiesburg
Miss
M. J. Commiskey
La7th Airborne Infantry
Defense
Marshall
Kimball
Army
Pace
Ai Force
Finletter
Clifton B. Cates
Wassell Tops in Little Rock Mayoral Primary Race
Incumbent Wassell led a three man preferential primary with 7,720 votes but failed to secure a majority. Alderman Loy received 4,870 votes and Grocer J. H. Hickinbotham 1,235. Hickinbotham has drawn attention over the city’s blue laws dispute as Little Rock politics continue.
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Little Rock
Sam Wassell
Franklin Loy
Smayor
Wassell
Alderman Loy
J. H. Hickinbotham
Wastell
Loy
Hickinbotham
Arkansas
Liste Rock Politica
New Price Control Law Shapes 1952 Campaign
Washington reports a new price control measure signed by the President, with analysts predicting political repercussions for the 1952 campaign. The law remains complex and unclear to the public, while supporters and opponents maneuver as inflation concerns loom.
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Washington
Terapia
Gertian Campanis
Chitizen
Vacation Bible School at Emmet Minmet Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School activities announced at Minmet Baptist Church with sessions starting Monday August 5 for five days. Programs invite boys and girls ages 4 to 12 to attend, with final closing Sunday night August.
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Vacation’ Bible School
Emmet
Minmet Baptist Church
Carmieude Ment
Bellworm Threat Worst in 10 Years
Arkansas farmers face a severe bollworm outbreak, described as the worst in a decade by the Arkansas Extension Service. Officials warn steady attacks could hinder crop cultivation and threaten yields, contrasting with progress against boll weevil infestations.
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Preas
Arkansas
Arkansa Extension Service
Suburbanite Builds a House on Long Island Dream
A New York columnist recounts moving from the country to Long Island's Could Spring Hills. He describes buying land, hiring an architect, delays, and the everyday quirks of settling into a six room ranch. The piece blends humor with detail on the dream of homeownership.
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Mr. Suburbanite
Long Island Way
Frank Eck
Hal Boyle
New York
Long Island
Kla
Leah
University of Michigan
Wilson and Tarpley Nominated for Hope Mayor and Ward One
Wilson and Tarpley were nominated in yesterday's Democrat city preferential primary. Wilson led the mayoral race with 270 votes in Ward One's tallies, while Tarpley totaled 682 for Ward One alderman, ahead of Charles Wylle and C. Gentry. Official canvass and runoff plans set for August 14 with a general election on August 24.
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Toh
Fh. Wilson
Hope
G. W.tarpley
Oh Wilsyn
C. A.ade
Joe Jonen
Tarpl
Charles Wylle
C. Gentry
Moe
Wilson
Tarpley
Becamu
Tha
Doriogral
Tha Rundde
Dor
W. SS. Attia
Hompatoud County
Demiber
Atimo
Moyort
Unclear historical figure linked to tax evasion case
A fragmentary report mentions a 62 year old publisher, Unaldoman-Jullug, under federal sentence for triad tax evasion. The narrative references a drowning death at his home during a wife’s return, a $40,000 repayment, and scattered notes on abortion, marriage, and a “Little Blue Book” amid disjointed context.
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Girard
Dre W. O. Rinehart
Siia
Haldéman Duling
Gmail
Ings
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San Francisco
Setinaulahes
United States Army
NEA
Lindbergh
L. A
Carolyn Abney
Marshal
Texas
Merc
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Ames Marlow
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