Federal Aid for Flood Farmers Appears Bright
Little Rock Arkansas reports federal flood disaster aid expanding as the state Disaster Commission considers eligibility. Conway and FHA offices have mailed 407 235 in checks across six counties while Deputy Administrator Dale H. Smith tours counties to address farmer complaints and assess rehabilitation needs in drought affected regions.
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Little Rock -Fi
Arkansas
Ita
Lestares
Profes rCivil
Defense ‘Administration
All- Conway
Dale H. Smith
Federal
Farmeys Ome
FHA
Arkinsas
Gas Tax Hits New High in Arkansas
Readable fragments indicate Arkansas gas tax collections rose to a new high, with officials noting increased revenue and potential implications for state funding. The report mentions fiscal pressure and calls for careful budgeting amid rising fuel costs.
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Rkansas
Five Hempstead Families in Balanced Farm Contest
Five Hempstead families have been nominated to compete for the Farm Family of the Year title in Hempstead County Arkansas. The program, supported by Arkansas Power & Light, Memphis Commercial Appeal, and Arkansas Press Association, promotes improved farm and home practices. Nominees include the Browns, Hamptons, Jesters, and Myzicks, with Lorraine Wylla as Hempstead County Chairman.
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Hempstead
Arkansas
Arkansas Power & Light Company
Memphis, Commercial Appeal
Arkansas Press Association
Carl. Brown
Rte 4
Prescott
Bureau
Lioys Hampton
Rt. 4
Hope
Mirs
Hall Jester
Rt.1
McCaskill
Myzick
Caskill
Sen
Ome
Ingrese
Lorraine Wylla
Royal Family Appears In Vivid Local Scene
A fragmented account describes a social scene with references to the Queen and a prince, mentioning figures like Harbert Brownell and Rono Ranyk in a bustling, informal setting. The piece hints at admiration and curiosity from attendees, with scattered remarks about appearance and status.
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Harbert Brownell
U.S
Rono “Ranyk
Langastery
Snyder
Kansas
Jughi
Igkingham
No Special Session Declared by Governor Says
In Little Rock the governor states he does not plan to call a special session or press for new highway program issues. Senator Tom Allen notes delays and asserts few primary and secondary road contracts will be let in the next year or two, aligning with the governor on continuing work pause.
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Little Rock
Gav
Finbus
Allen
Stuttgart
Gulf Cuts Oil Purchase by 20 Percent
Gulf Oil Corp announces a 20 percent cut in crude purchases across Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma effective Tuesday. The embargo reflects storage limits, past overproduction, and weak demand, with Gulf aiming to align imports to President Eisenhower’s grade import reduction policy.
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New Orleans
Gulf Oi Corp
Cult Refining Co
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Europe
United States
Durig
Lizenshow
Racketeer Dio Helped Organize Probers, Testimony Reveals
Washington witnesses describe former racketeer Johnny Dio aiding efforts to organize a probe network relating to the UAW and ILGWU ties. Washburn, a former UAW leader, testified that Dio helped oust rivals with backers from the old AFL CIO camps. Kennedy signaled further questioning on Dio’s financing and influence over union power.
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Washington
New York
Braoner
Ladies Garment Workers
Ronnoke, Vaplan
Spales Washburn
Leeld Apl Walled Auto Workers
Allied Industriat Warkers
Abs OO
Ue Senate Rockets Committee
Bio
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Dio
Uaw-Abl
Davidt Yubinsky
TOGWU
Bis
Dubinsky
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Ane Ja
Afl-Cio Juthival Practers’ Committee
Washburn
Worhbuyn
ILGWU
Jet Big Fite
Woshibuyn
Senate
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Clounten
Kellet
G. Milton Kelly Washington II
Racheteer
Johnny Dio
D-Avio
Union Bogs Dames R
Woffa
Eli
Ray
Levies Washburn
United Auto
Pineau Joins Conference of Ministers
French Foreign Minister Christian Pineau travels to London for disarmament talks with Dulles and Lloyd amid reports of Allied divisions on nuclear test limits. While Britain opposes an immediate halt to tests, France signals it will pursue its own weapon program, potentially delaying broad solutions. Officials say key decisions await the three heads of government.
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Arthur Gavshon London JR
Christian Pineau
London
Dulles
Selwynn Lloyd
U.S
Dulles Pal
Valerian Zorin
U. N
Russia
Canada
Pal
U.N. Hanont
Hamburg appoints Jolh Sawyer as city attorney
In Little Rock Arkansas the Hamburg town board named Jolh Sawyer as attorney for the State, effective September 4. Sawyer, previously county representative for three terms, has practiced law in Hamburg for years and is tasked with joining the ingurnhole company in the official capacity.
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Orval Faubus
state = Sovereignty Commission
Connie Fields
Shirley
van Bilren County
Joe Rushton
Magnolia
J. L
Rex
Shayer
Wynn
Little Rock
Gur
Orval Bb
Pattbue
Jolh Sawyer
Hamburg
Tysuivante
Sager
Arkansas Native Convicted in California Slaying Case
A jury condemned Colinellman of Arkansas for first degree murder in the 1960s fatal robbery and slaying near Los Angeles. Kelley from Whittier admitted fleeing the scene. Five teenagers, including Donahue and Anderson, aided the escape. two others faced separate trials.
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Palsrayinetat Tor Paullas Council
Los Angeles
Camnellman
Apylyston
Pups County
Ark
al Angeles
Weel
Kelley
Whittier
Calif
Ahmend W. Donings
Englewood
Col
Hue
Colinellman
Colinetlman
Robert Harnld Pogue
Bell Gardens
Otl Cardens
Bob Donahue
Tee State
Industral Schooly Gin
Reby Lee
Anderson
A. U
Jennings
Shay
Phoenix
Rail line weed killer damages cotton across counties
Wynne reports thousands of dollars in cotton damaged along Missouri Pacific railroad right of way in Cross and Greene counties. County agents say 164 claims filed. Officials decline to estimate total damage due to varying weed killer effects.
Former Hempstead Man Dies in Texas
Funeral services were held July 22 for Jesse Johnson aged 75, a former president of Hempstead, who died at his home in Dallas. He retired from farm work and leaves a wife, three sons, four daughters, and two fathers including Walter Johnson of Blevins.
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Jesse Johnson
Hempstead
Dallas
Foxas
Walter Johnson
Blevins
Defense Bill Advances as Senate Approves 33 Billion Funding
Washington reports a Senate vote passing a 33 billion defense appropriation amid civil rights debates. The measure, linked to agricultural and other funding plans, prompts White House discussions with President Eisenhower hopeful but constrained by ongoing civil rights opposition and broader budget considerations.
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White House
Jayrous
Senate
Agricultire Department
House
Disenhower
Ike Hails the Air Force on Its 56th Birthday
President Eisenhower and leaders saluted the Air Force on its 56th birthday. Gen. Thomas D White spoke at Arlington, prayers were offered, and a formation of F100 interceptors flew overhead as a memorial to missing buddies.
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Washington
Hisenhower
Eienhoer
Air Force
Thomas D. White
Arington National Cemetery
Vean Haughland
Eisenhower
Free World
Anessiae
Re‘Burg
Jon P. Henesty Shiings
Abe Force Assa
Hope rate news notes and local changes
All Around Town reports Hope residents on a busy morning with updates on Fred J. Petre still partially active in farming after 88 years of postal service. Note mentions a post office award, a $150 essay prize, Reid W. Clark joining the Hope Police Department, and a Gulf Oil site development rumor near the Sid Heney home.
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Fred J. Petre
Postal Service
Petre
Brove
Bopo Miles
Post Office
Sid Heney
Special GOC Meet Called for Friday
An appeal meeting of the Hope Centond Observer Corps is scheduled for Friday August 2 at Hen stend Coll house Spl. 1 We Hop per of the Sluwveport Mter center will explain purposed pid deeds at the GOC recording to Mow Doug desler chief observer Ab Wse same time arrangements will be made for a citywide meet al August 23
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Apeelar
Hope Ceotind Observer Corps
Henstend Coll House
Spl
Sluwveport Mter Center
GOC
Doug Desler
Ab Wse
al Augusi
Board Cancels Plans to Slash School Funds
The White Board of Education withdrew a two million dollar cut in aid to public schools, saying there is no immediate justification. Officials cited revenue shortfalls and delayed tax intake, with sales tax figures improving only gradually. The board will revisit the budget in December and January under Gov. Faubus’s guidance for possible five percent reductions.
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White Board of’ Education
Subaatis
Thare Wis
Tnd
Wold
Aton
Julian Hogen Hind
Winksaga
Ashvin
Whuedtlin
Vaud
J. Orville Cheney
Atta Movting
Janed
Marvin Bird
Barle
Govi
Orvgl Faubus Kim
Faubus
Js- Nedogsary
Airman Killed in Crash Identified at Little Rock AFB
Airman William W. Jones of the Little Rock Air Force Base was identified after a car crash on US Highway ten miles north of the town. State Police noted the driver was ejected and the others suffered non life threatening injuries while the crew was en route from Wille Rack to the base.
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Ayaa
Weather Station Report for A Hours Ending Thursday
The report notes high 92 and low 72 with July rainfall totaling 1.60 inches and annual precipitatin at 48. indicating Red River level near 6.7 feet, Lumpton 7.0 feet, Lite River at Horatio 5.3 feet with a slight rise at Cilts 4.0 feet. Expect clear to partly cloudy skies in Arkansas this afternoon and tonight with continued warm, little humidity change.
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Red River
Fulto
Horatio
Arkansas
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