Meo M's and the westward journey through time
The fragment recalls Meo M's Sunday story and a personal lineage tracing westward migration. It mentions Major Albert Whinole and Major John McCrea’s frontier roles, with a nod to the 14th century explorer Batuta who traveled 28 years and 75,000 miles per Britannica.
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Albert Whinole
aBér
California
John McCrea
Phineas Banning
Batuta
Encyclopedia Britannica
Farm prices rise seven percent in mid July report
The Arkansas crop reporting service said farmers received an average seven percent higher price for produce in mid-July than mid-June. The increase varied by product with some higher and some lower gains.
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Little Rock
World War II Tanks Used in Korean Fight
American troops in Korea will fight the holding phase with World War II tanks, some upgraded since 1945. Congress learns the army has not bought many new tanks since the war, but a limited production of the light T-41 tank is ordered. Pershing-type tanks are pictured moving toward the front as attrition favors better armor and firepower.
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Washington
Eighth Army
38Th Parallel
Congressional
United States
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Gray
Collins
Korea
Pershing
Nationalist Warplanes Fly Mission Over Formosa
Nationalist warplanes took off for unannounced destinations for a second day. They appear to raid Communist concentrations on the mainland near Quemoy, a Nationalist island near Amoy. Rumors link possible American assistance as MacArthur and Chiang Kai-shek discuss Formosa defense. The U S Seventh Fleet patrols Formosas strait to block any Red crossing.
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Formosa
Quemoy
Amoy
China
Formosa Strait
MacArthur
Chiang Kai-shek
Trasman
U. S. Seventh Fleet
Arkansas Farmers Indexes Edge Up from 1949 Levels
July 15 index offices received by Arkansas farmers stood 13 percent above July 1949 and 10 percent below the all time high reached in June 1948.
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Arkansas
Prescott News Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Events
Prescott continues with social gatherings and visits. Glennette Carmical from Little Rock enjoyed a canasta party hosted by Mrs. Gil Buchanan with travel and baby prizes awarded. Bridges, prizes, and refreshments followed. A Home Demonstration Club meetup, a Pleasant Hill singing event, and a Mount Moriah revival are planned with community turnout likely. Births, weekend guests, and out of town visitors are noted among local families and connections.
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Little Rock
Gil Buchanan
Gennette Carmical
Paralysis Rate Lower Than 1949
Washington Aug 3 Acute Poliomyelitis increased in the nation last week with 964 cases reported compared with 827 the preceding week. For the calendar year total 6,067 cases compare 1,135 less than 8,202 last year. Local notes include Memphis visitors Mrs Ray Tatum and Sue Stamps guests Mr and Mrs Martin Woosley and Mr Richard White of Fargo N Dakota visiting Mrs R W White.
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Washington
Ray Tatum
Sue
Stamps
Martin Woosley
Polio Disease Year Sees Lower Cumulative Total in 1950
The disease year total reaches 4,947, far below the 7,288 figure reported in 1949. The polio season begins with the seasonal low in the 12th week of 1950. Texas records 10 new cases last week, versus 111 in the prior week.
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Texas
Yankees Coach Keeps George Taliaferro Amid Trade Talks
National Football League teams courted George Taliaferro, the 1949 rookie of the year, from New York Yanks coach Red Strader. He said if Taliaferro is that good, they should keep him.
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National Football League
Red Strader
New York Yanks
George Taliaferro
Red
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