East Germans Defy Threats for Western Food Aid
East Germans defied threats and Soviet orders to gather at West Berlin relief stations as the gigantic 6th day of Western food distribution continued. Police warned evacuees against seeking Western parcels, while crowds near Schoenberg City Hall stretched for blocks as authorities redirected some supplies to a school pantry.
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Conan & Geul
ISECS
Bitvary
West Berlin
Schoenberg City Hall
Commmunist
Potsdam
Berlin
Taft’s Death Shakes GOP Senate Leadership
News of Senator Robert A. Taft’s death rocked the capital as the GOP Senate majority stood to shrink. Senator Morse vowed to back Republicans to keep power, while a Democratic successor in Ohio could tilt the chamber. The crisis framed debates on debt limits as Taft’s passing prompted urgent Senate discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert A. Taft
Eisenhower
Senate
Repubican
Wayne Morse
Ind Ore
Morse
Frank J. Lausch
Ontoig
Republics
Repubicans
Democrats
Richard I
Nixon
Taft
Congress
New York
Sen
Herman Welker
Aida
Welker
Ohio
William F. Knowland
Local Guards to Attend Summer Camp August Ninth
Local Guards plan a large summer camp contingent from the 38th Tennessee Division. Units will convoy from Texarkana to the camp with Company Y and other detachments preparing for departure. Commanders urge men aged 17 to 21 to enlist at the armory by August 4 to join the group headed to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
38Th
Menitor
Lo Caan Belk Louisinon
Eneompenet
Ty Tantey
Texarkana
Adaust
Tinen Cook
Cook
Drouth Relief Woes Pressure Arkansas Farmers
Unanswered questions about federal drought relief raise concern among Arkansas farmers as 60 counties are eligible, but 25 counties await official word from the Agriculture Department. PMA cites needs for tens of thousands of tons of cottonseed meal and pellets, and corn and wheat bushels, while some counties have already ordered supplies. Weather and crop outlook remain mixed with late summer maturity in cotton hoped for dry spells. Census data show many part time and residential farms, reflecting varied farm income sources. Sidelights note forestry production targets and farmer ownership goals, plus university findings on peach tree winter injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
PMA
State Office
Commodity Credit Corporation
Benton
Crawford
Franklin
Izard
Johnson, Ery
Sebastian
Sharp
Stone van Burean
Washington
Yell
Forestry and Parks Commission
T. Esgate
Department of Agriculture
Reducon Credit Association
T' Elgate
St. Louis
Missouri
Arkansas
Illinois
J. H R. Cooper
University Off Arkansas College of Agriculture
Ouachita College President Resigns for Texas Role
Ouachita College president Dr. Howard A Haswell resigns effective October 15 to become executive coordinator of the Texas Baptist Christian Education Commission in Dallas. He will oversee financial affairs of nine Baptist schools in Texas, including Baylor University.
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Arkadelphia
Howard A. Haswell
Ouachita College
Texas Baptist Christian Education Commission
Dallas
Texas
Baylor University
Uncertain Fate for Ike's Debt Ceiling Plea
President Eisenhower seeks a one billion dollar debt limit hike to avoid a potential payroll crisis and national default. The Senate Finance Committee faces strong opposition as Humphrey testifies behind closed doors, with voting uncertain and Republicans divided over raising the ceiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hall
Washington
Eisenhower
Senmle Pinanoce
Senate
Charles Tolins Ur-Nh
Robert A. Taft
Rotary of the
Treasury
Humphrey
Star Administration
Sen. Millikin
R.cele
Man Without a Country Now Ashore
Michael Poleek O'Brien, a former bartender and marine engineer, finally reached Hong Kong after 1 month 2 days at sea and a 12 500 mile voyage between ports. Police detained him and plan details remain undisclosed as he seeks asylum for his Russian wife and child believed to have gone to South America. The United States denies citizenship, while Justice says he was deported for assault robbery and burglary. aliases include Steve Ragan with multiple Ragans claimed as relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hampson
Hong Kong
Michael Poleek O'Brien
Leip
Lee
Shanghai
Obrien
Lee Hon
Macau
China
du Mites
Red Cross
Marne
Rade Rade
Rade
U.S. State Department
Justice Department
United States
Steve Ragan
Texarkana Electrocution and Local Tragedies Reported
News brief from Texarkana notes Kenele Fowler, 62, was electrocuted when a water pipe struck an overhead power line. A second accident, tractor overturn fatality of dumes Gladeney, occurred within 44 hours. In Morrilton, Harmon Hoss will lead state forestry unit No. 12 based in Fayetteville, with Warren South replacing him at Morrilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernell Hatitcock
Arkansas
United Press
Texarkana
Kenele Fowler
Fowler
Dumes Gladeney
Little. Rock
Harmon Hoss
Morrilton
Fayetteville
Benton
Washington
Ross
Morriston
Warren Soulth
Conway
Local Woman Hit by Auto in Moore City
Mrs. Marsnin Gentry, a local resident and Ope senator of Gonkeyy-Buller florist, was struck while crossing Highway 4 by a patrol car driven by State Trooper Guy Dewidley. She suffered multiple injuries and was described as in critical condition. Sheriff Jimmy Cools noted visibility was poor due to flashing lights as the accident occurred near Rosston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsnin Gentry
Arkansas
Highway 4
Gentry
Guy Dewidley
Rosston
Cook
Gonkeyy-Buller
Lorist
Commentator Delayed Arrival For City Fishing Weekend
A disrupted morning delayed the arrival of a guest commentator who was to introduce Mitual and Wypyls at a city event. Mr Rewards will join the city as a guest and head to several rivers for a four weekend fishing trip with partner Bill Apple, a noted Arkansas sportsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Apple
Arkansas
Two More Commie Leaders Jailed In Philadelphia Area
The Justice Department said two more Communist leaders were arrested in the Philadelphia area for conspiring under the Subversive Act. Authorities charged they assisted subversive groups and tied to recent Communist officials. Six more arrests had occurred earlier in the week as the crackdown continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commie
Chris Lil
Ben
Philadelphia
Justice Department
U. S
Fleney TF
Dee
Gustardiay
Publisher and Newsboys Plan Florida Trip
I Washburn editor aid pub dis ia wt The Stiry avill lerive py var Sunday rooming fers with two newsboys. The lads are Jerry Browning and Chay Lus Mackwood, sons of Grady Blackwood and Magis K. Blackwood. They will be flown by commission. Abe Fisher visits his father in Washe Inglon. The editor will reach the Crajl coast at Mutjile following no tintte sani to Ihe ong dala by Chase Welle and Earnest Whitten who accompany bir tu Mlaridu at Ba.
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Washburn
Aid
Jerry Browning
Grady Brownlog
Chaylus Mackwood
Sean
Magis K. Blackwood
Commahelibnoy
Abe
Prank M. Gibson
Sasiseta
Clark
Inglon
D.C
Morsdal Jusk
Newstaya
Crajl
Mutjile
Alii
Chase Welle
Gine Earnest Whitten
Bir Tu Mlaridu
Hempstead County PMA Committeemen Take Office September 1
Hempstead County farmers selected PMA community committeemen from 12 agricultural districts. Reps include Springhill Ste. Benk School, Patmos, Hope, Patmos, Patmos, Rocky Mound, and more. Delegates chosen to flank the county convention, with offices to begin September 4, 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
PMA
Hope
W. S. McDowell
Patmos
A. N. Ridyr
Berlin Jones
Pyunes
W. H. Rateliff
J. Patmos
J. J. Hairston
Guy Martin
Shower Springs
Rocky Mound
Annity
Charles H. Beck
C. A. Fulier
Stopes T
Odom
Fulton
J. W W. Seymour
Mewt Black
Het
Fulon
Earl Latshaw
Ad R. B. Rosenbaum
Cross Roads
McNair
Washington
Wade Gilbert
Columbus
Washerington
H. Moss Rowe
B. C. Webb
Carl Martin
John Wilson
I. A. Hulsey
DeAnn and
Baird's
A. R. Avery
Prescott
J. C. Burke
Blevins
Sweet Home Community
Carl-Brown
Geoll
Dack Crammer
Itt
Leving
Ja Ward
HL 9
Peosnett
Guy Loc
Rt 5
Prescult
Doy Cormon
Present
McCashkill
Belton
Co A
Thie Ten
McCaskill
H.C. Shute
A.dthondes
MuCis
Marry Bolson
M. EL Conk
Hho
McC
Nashville
JW. Hyatt
Who
Aris
Springhill
Stephens
Fred Collins
Patroos
L.I. Hollis
Patings
Shuver
Springs
Tope
Bit Schouley
Hta
Hove
Bulton
Guernsey
Ody
McNabb
W. M. Jitlard
Sacatoga
I. V. Messer
DeAnn and Baird's
Carl Brown
Peepscott
C. A. Hamilton
Ozan
Sardis
Sloman Goodlett
Bergen
Epton
Naghwill
Court House
Postoffice Sets Up New Star Routes
The Post Office outlines new star routes from Pesnapena to Nashville and from Hope to DeQueen, with weekly service seven days, plus a tentative second trip to Nashville via Washington and Ovi. District Superintendent 11 W Newbold announces bid details by August 195d with routes to be operated by carriers including Hope Master and local offices in Hope and Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PesnaBena
Haw
Newluldy
Toxarkana
Chirk Quy Sunutay
Fel Holidays Ab
Tesi
Nashville
Alou
Eae
Waillpton
Qzan
Elite
Driatas Ah
Driatas Ah Lyye and Serves Washington, Ova, Nash- We, McCraiillane Blevins
Dlopa Ak
Nishville
Blevins
Dean
Washington
Ovi
Nashvilg
Postal Transportation Service
Posnekana Vexas
Newbokt
Lam
Hope
Ingve
Robert Wilson
Steitl
Tarpley Motel to Formally Open Sunday
Tarpley Motel plans a formal opening Sunday August 2 from 9 to along Tiggd Gustav Highway 67 near Hope. Officials invite residents of Hope and southwest Arkansas to inspect the new property. preregistered visitors receive a watermelon at a ticketed event. The motel, built by Mya. Franks & Johnson and operated by Charles W. Tarpley, features air conditioning in rooms, thermostat control, tile baths, metal furniture, rest mattresses, and fire-proof carpeting, with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Tarpley promising high hospitality standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Highway 67
Hikle
Hope
Arkansie
Woodland
Mya
Franks & Johnson
Charles W. Tarpley
Arkany Kus
Alf
C. W. Warpley
Communit Smoking In the East and Southeast
Fragmentary report notes native practice with pipes and peace symbolism. Text references smoking in eastern and southeastern regions and describes pipes with multiple holes.
Dairy Judging to Feature Meet on Monday
A local dairy judging event is scheduled for Monday at a home venue in Apedey BAU. The meet will feature dairy breed entries, with judges and exhibitors from Arkangers and Te tit binges providing competition and commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventay Bren
Apedey Bau
Mery
Gilvesteins
Cuaily
Witenelanee
Monti Houta
Attack Unprovoked Says Pilot amid Conflicting Claims
An unprovoked attack claim is challenged by pilot statements and a stated defense from Teisehian territory observers. Captain Tohi Reehe and other crew recount tense moments aboard the bomber during the incident, while references to Allied forces and the broader clash surface amid scattered, partial details and disputed timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Carter
Arorhiath
Tohi Reehe
Roche
Quntyreneay
Teisehian
Datallihiy
Geran
Gatti
Wal
Washington
Legislative Group Irked by Commission in Arkansas
In Little Rock the Legislative Group objected to the Highway Commission inviting the Arkansas County Judges Association to a policy meeting. The council and commission clashed over a policy granting construction parity to agencies, while judges attended a council session. members criticized cross group consultation as politics. The resolution passed 1 6 and urged mutual exchange of views in policy making for the state highway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Mmighway
Comadaslon
Cpunell
Vamiilas Slon
Arkansas County Judges Association
Fudger
Canminalas
Judes
Commission Planberck
Gore
Paul Varn Dallam
Parry County
Howie Carroll Hol Jensworth
Nova Scotia
Commission
Council
Alo
Uhione
Traffic Deaths Up 3 Percent In First Half
Traffic fatalities in the first half of 1989 rose 4 percent from the prior year, totaling about 17,900 deaths. The National Safety Council reported a brighter note in reduced per mile risk, yet the overall count increased, signaling ongoing road danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicagom
National Safety Council
Zaid
Prisoner Swap to Start on Wednesday
Fragmented report describes a planned prisoner exchange likely to begin Wednesday with officials from Switzerland and Sweden coordinating and a Red Chinese influence noted. The text references military observers, UN bodies, and various delegations, with uncertain details about locations and procedures.
Taft to Receive State Funeral and Senate Service
Senate officials prepared a state funeral for Senator Taft with plans for a formal service in the Capitol rotunda. The House remained in session while the Senate adjourned later authorizing 30 members to attend and arrange details of the service with a final day to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Wasitington
Stn
Robert A. ‘Taft
Paneer
Thelr
Senate Vollang
New York
Vio Jn
Senate
Tatt
Marker
Yestraapael
Nutt
Brouy
US Settles Patent Claim Rumor In unclear report
A garbled dispatch from Washington mentions a supposed defected scientist born in September 1050 and connected to Russia, with Helsinki, Finland cited. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent facts or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rusia
Helsinki
Finland
Russia
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Arkan- Sag
Census Bureau
Ike
Florida
Tarpley Motel
Sam Summerlin
Hendra Aininlasien
Uwart
Whale HE
Privowerk
Freddom Ant
Conic
Domeoey
Venteal Commission
Siwerlon
Switzerland
Palane
Odeehustovalea
Torauil
Ge Lan Aare Cho
Bryant
Couttena
Camanisslos
Polos
Creel Lee
Brille
Pyallong
Rene
Panminjen
Wray
Hans Rushud
Praedome
Air Force
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