Civil Rights Likely Dead During Session Says Eisenhower
President Eisenhower warned the Senate civil rights bill risks weakening the nation's judiciary and could render jury trials ineffective in core cases. He said passage may disappoint many Americans and noted Republican leaders fear the measure could stall in conference with the House. The vote on the jury trial provision was 39 Democrats and 33 Republicans against, a wider margin than expected.
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Washington
Isunhower
Senate
Athens
Eigenhower
Hoi
Eisenhower
White House
Ress
James,c. Hagerty
Sen
Knowland
California
GOP
House
Hagerty
Potter
A.catl
Tha
Presi
Wbill
Secan Leadar
Worker Injured in Loading Accident at Plant
Thompsons worker 54 identified as Hope Basket Compatty employee suffered a severe chest blow when a loader clutch slipped during operation. He was rushed by Hertdon-Cornelius ambulance to a focal hospital but hospital officials unavailable to confirm extent of injuries.
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Thompsons
Hope Basket Compatty
Focal
Focal Hospital
Hertdon-Cornelius
Nn Tie Stat
Billions Allocated for U S Highways in Federal Plan
The government earmarks nearly three billion dollars for the national highway program for the coming year. The plan includes two billion for the interstate system, projected to cover 90 percent of cities with populations over 10,000 within about 16 years. Funding also covers primary, secondary, and urban highway networks, with state allocations and notable totals for New York, Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and others. Hawaii, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Alaska receive smaller shares.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roading
Chis Systam
York
Texas
California
Ohio
Michigan
Hawaii
Columbia
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Arkansas
Missouri
Revival at Sutton Store Near Rosston
Outdoor revival begins Sunday August 4 at the Floyd Sutton store five miles west of Rosston on Highway 4. Rev J W Story preaches and Louis Wesson leads song services with Barbara Wesson on organ. Sponsored by Bluff Springs Union Rosston and Forest Hill Baptist Churches. Meetings start at 7 30 p m.
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Sutton Store
Rosston
Floyd- Sutton
Highway 4
J. W. Story
Louis, Wesson
Barbara’ Wesson
Bluff Springs
Union
Forest Hill
FHA Interest Rate Increase Expected Amid Likely Policy Changes
Washington sources indicate an imminent rise in FHA home loan rates. They anticipate a rate boost and new controls on down payments, plus possible adjustments to mortgage insurance premiums. Congress approved parts of the new housing legislation, including lower waivers and discount requirements, with President Eisenhower signing on July 12.
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Washington
Podera Housing
Congress
Eisenhower
Crippled Children’s Clinic Held in Texarkana August 8
The Crippled Children’s Division will hold a diagnostic and checkup clinic at Miller County Health in Texarkana on August 8, 1957. Hempstead County children invited and needing transportation may contact the Hempstead County Welfare Department or Health Unit for free transport. Registration runs from 8 to 11 a.m.
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Miller County Health
Anl
Texarkana
Hempstead County
Hempstead
Liberty Methodist Revival to Close This Week
Liberty Methodist revival at Liberty Methodist Church to end with Saturday night service. Meetings start at 7 p.m with Rev. W C Onstead, pastor of the Washington Methodist Church, in charge. The public is invited.
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Liberty Methodist Church
P. mi
W.c.,onstead
Washington Methodist Church
Ambitious fashion figure charms New York crowd
In a vivid portrait, a glamorous sportswear industry figure draws attention with a beige leather coat and striking looks. The piece compares him to Ty Power and Tyrone Power, notes his executive role, and hints at industry intrigue and public fascination surrounding his persona.
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Hal Gover
New York
Hebert Evans
Tyrone
Power
Ayomon
Ani
Linie
Three Youths Admit Nine Burglaries
Three teenage boys in Sacramento admitted to nine burglaries and described how one break in went wrong. They said they would enter a house if no one answered the bell and told police a woman answered and offered a job before they acted.
Vocational School Down to 3 Sites in Arkansas Plan
The Arkansas Board of Education selected three cities from 24 applicants for a proposed 500000 vocational technical school under Act 828 of 406 1057. The site choices aim to meet industrial skills needs with a final decision pending.
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Board of Eduction
Ford
Vocaliinal Technical School
Arkansina
Industriad
Arkadelphia
Benton
Hope
Hot Springs
Jacksonville
Little Rock
Malvern
Menu
Newport
Osceola
Paraguuir
Prescott
Roussellvilla
Searcy
Eee
GOC Plans Town Meeting and Dance in Hope
Ground Observers Corps held a special meeting at the County Court Room with Sgt J W Hopper as speaker. A town meeting is planned for August 28 at 130 PM in the County Court Room with Col Rout gong as speaker. An open dance follows at the National Guard Armory with a raffle at 9 PM to fund an observation post. about 4800 to 5000 dollars are sought. Regular GOC meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Bac nights in Hope.
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Hope
J. W. Hopper
Shreveport Filey Center
Wye ‘County Court Room
Col. Rout Gong
National Guard
Gall
Doug Wester
Uiday
Ipgal
Will
Danfoy
Flood Relief Funding Sought for 22 Arkansas Counties
Arkansas counties Clark Cleburne Prairie face rejection as 22 counties seek emergency aid under the Agricultural Conservation Program. White County requested disaster designation and $127,906, while others listed varied needs for damaged farmland after recent floods. A Washington official will assess eligibility. further approvals hinge on conservation criteria and farm aid rules.
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Lyyvle Rock
Arkansas
Thrace
Clark
Cleburne
Prairie
White County
Washington
Londs
Fulton
Greene
Hempstead
Tacksan
Jefferson
Johnson
Lafay
Otte
Lawrence
Logan
Madison
Maplen
Mississippi
Parity
Yellark County
Clovarne County
Prairie County
Robert A. Windall
Stultgavi
Guidment
Agricultiva
Assistanaa
FHA
Farymars
Smith
Crawford
Franklin Logan
Zion Homecoming Set Sunday at Zion Baptist Church
Homecoming planned for August 4 at Zion Baptist Church in Nashville with Ed Campton in charge. The event includes singing led by Bb Wyn Hope and features a guest from Florida among participants.
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Zion Baptist Church
Nashville
al Ida
Ed Campton
Folnne Hacvlaan
Peach
Shea Lane
Noob
Durin
Wyn Hope
Probers Warn of Economic Chaos for Workers
Washington insiders report Senate investigations alleging wartime sweatshops controlled by New York unions. Claims quote abuse, coerced contracts, and substandard terms harming workers while unions threaten to withdraw support if reforms are not halted. Congressional leaders condemn the alleged practices as disgraceful.
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Washington
INS
Senate Investiaaries
AMM
Liv
New Youle Unlana
Dace
Hottang
Aiylig
Doh Globnin
Mia Dhogenrel
Hopellim
Hainninta Wert
Mide
Ie Rypeulal
Sanate Buckels
Dot Umenitt
Asuelalion
Cotha
Ubionlyts
Anid Boni
Mile Uslorsy
Peay Tron
New York
Vie Press
Devdtoffa
Betha Nunez
Pepi
Spienigeaal
Hondlu- Ie
John W. Kennedy
Ouse
Caniti- Lions
America
Batista Holds Cuba Under Military Rule
Havana reports President Batista’s army seizing control of Cuba, suspending constitutional guarantees for 46 days and placing Santiago under military authority. Demonstrations prompt a general strike with extensive business closures as police dispersed crowds. Deputy U.S. ambassador E. T. Smith denounced politics. Continued on Page Three.
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Fulgeniu Batista
Cuba
Batista
Hapivrabel
Santiago ‘de Cuba
E. T. Smith
U. S
Jenders Royal
Baltiata
da Lake
Santiago
Oriente Sproyinge
Union Threats Split Over AFL CIO Existence
The Tenmsters Union today threatened to lead the three million member Building and Construction Trade Union out of the AFL CIO. The move signals a potential rift in labor leadership with broader implications for organized labor nationwide.
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Washington
Tenmsters
Bulldinge and Constitution
Tyadus
Afl-Cio
Faust Quits as Weight Dept Chief
Bob Foust resigned as head of the weights and standards division amid controversy over highway enforcement in Arkansas. He indicated he would draft a final letter to the governor outlining reasons and may announce his departure publicly soon. Governor Fuubus had appointed him after defeating Francis Cherry, with ongoing pressure over enforcement policies and party politics.
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Savele Rock
Jty
Huts Cheng
Kishaoedine Shaunch
Ackynsas
Faust
Guvernis
Steis
Foubus
Francis Cherry
Fay
Skelton Angered by British Press Comments in London Visit
Comedian Red Skelton and his family cut short a London visit after harsh British press remarks about their son Richard, nine, who is undergoing leukemia treatment. Skelton vented his frustration saying the reporting was wrong and disrespectful, as Richard’s illness prompted the family’s trip.
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London
Red Skelton
Uels Ihondon
Skelton
Alvpaul
Romenne
Richard
Skeltons
Riichard
Valenina
Seven City Manager candidates named amid board race
The Star reports seven positions and seven candidates for the City Manager board race with Post No. 4 as the lone contest. George Robison and Cecil Delaney seek that post while others—George Frazier Frank Douglas Roy Thrash Herbey Burns J W Young Sam Andrews—are listed as not-exactly-tilted for election on August 14. Summer graduation at Henderson State Teachers College attracts degrees in education and arts with several locals named among graduates. James R. Fuller of Hope earns a dean’s honor, and a Hempstead county meeting is set for youth problems. An Armadillo sight and athletic plans for 8th graders are also noted.
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Star
Egypheausty
Reluhf
City Manager Board of Directors
George Robison
Cecil Delaney
George, Frazier
Frank Douglas
Roy Thrash
Herbey Burns
J. W. Young
Sam Andrews
Henderson State Teachers College
Galtting
Ruth Wortham
Buchanan
Prescott
Florine
Rarsis Haytsfield
Kayinla Chappelle Maswell
Hope
Rachel Black Westmoreland
Carroll Wyane Gromey
Blevins
Stephens Wy Snelley
Einmeot
Louis Calvin Sillo Dey
Scionge Jaings
Hanna Cornelius
Sravis D. Joney
Brine
Faye Raley
Jaster
Science
Des, Srees
Avg
Nelle Rea Sludge Gordon
Ray Edward Pa
Hempstead
Western open skies plan presented to Russia by Dulles
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles outlined a western open skies plan to Moscow. He urged immediate talks to avert missteps and ease tensions by offering extensive aerial and territorial inspections across Europe and North America in exchange for a thaw in Cold War hostilities.
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William C
Europe
North America
Russia
Duligg
United “States
Britain
Canada
France
Nice
Dulles
Eisenhower
Ruggla
Ural
Retirn
Basen
London
John, Foster
Weather Experiment Station Report Highlights Arkansas Outlook
The 24 hours ending 7 am Friday show highs near 94, lows low to mid 70s, with light to moderate precipitation possible in scattered showers and thundershowers. Arkansas weather remains warm with continued chances of isolated storms, higher humidity and gradual cooling trends into the weekend.
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Abaya
Ory
Frese
Lanight
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