Rural franchise extends Hope city lines seven miles
Editorial recalls Hope city’s rural electrification push starting decades ago when the BeAnn line neared the town. Citizens from Spring Hill Patmos Columbus and nearby areas urged action but a state franchise was needed. The piece notes private utilities’ advance toward town boundaries and argues for extending municipal power to farm neighbors.
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Arkansas Gazette
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Star Phones Double Line Change Explained
The article describes Star's Now phone numbers on double line 1268 and 1269 and notes that the old number 764s is discontinued. It mentions automated processes and a plan to release a war stringer system as part of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company operations.
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Price Rebellion Halts Meat Sales Nationwide
United Press reports a housewives revolt against rising meat costs cut sales sharply across the United States. Retailers in Philadelphia and Cincinnati saw drops of 20 to 28 percent. pork purchases fell 75 percent in some spots. Los Angeles housewives urged phone-book targeted boycotts while organizers in Dallas and other cities spread nationwide campaigns to skip meat until prices ease.
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Theodore Nicola
Cincinnati Retail Dealers Association
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Alameda County Federation of Women's Clubs
Hugh Bell
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Ford announces five percent price hikes on most Ford models
Bulletin items report Ford Motor Car Co raising prices about five percent on all new cars except one model, adding roughly 74 dollars per year. A separate note mentions a 65.1 million loan approved for a United Nations permanent home in New York City. Olympic results include Joe Verelour of Philadelphia posting a 2 40 record in the 200 meter breaststroke heat at Wembley.
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U S Communists Launch Large Scale Recruiting Drive
New York August 5 The Communist Party with over a large membership plans a countrywide recruiting drive targeting workers. Leaders claim broad support while indictments against key members surface. The movement pitches factory and youth group activities as it seeks to expand influence across the nation.
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Truman Warns Congress to Act or Adjournment Looms
Washington reports President Truman blasted Congress for feeble compromises on anti inflation measures and urged action before adjournment. He accused GOP leaders of planning early quitting while House and Senate debate public housing, oil tax, and price controls amid stalled bills and conference delays.
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Wol Cott R-Mich
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House
Knulson
R-Minn
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Tennessee Voters Go to Polls in Southern Primary
Tennessee voters head to the polls for a Democratic and Republican primary seen as a major test for the Crump machine in Memphis. Gov. Jim McCord seeks a third term, while Sen. Kefauver and Judge Mitchell challenge Crump allies in Shelby County amid a high stake fight shaping state politics.
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House Passes Anti-Inflation Measure
The House approved a Republican anti inflation bill by 264 to 101, sending it to the Senate as President Truman blasts it as a feisty compromise. The package backs wartime credit controls and bank reserve boosts while aiming to speed a GOP adjournment of the session.
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Missing Plane Found with All 52 Aboard Alive
A French press dispatch from Marseille claims Air France’s Latécoère flying boat the Lutetia, missing since Sunday on a West Africa route with 40 passengers and 12 crew, has been found 120 miles south of its last position. Air France HQ in Paris had no confirmation.]]
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Beauty Politics and the Wage of Pretty Demographics
A 1940s column argues beauty is costly and urges federal beauty subsidies. Mrs Veronica Dengel promotes national clinics funded by federal money to help American women maintain beauty, claiming it underpins marriages and national morale amid rising divorce concerns. She cites five types of beauty icons and critiques Congress for ignoring this social need.
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Joan Crawford
Ineerid Bergman
Shirley
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Jueberg
Per-Sonatiius
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Duengel
Charges Fly in Arkansas Governor Race Here Tonight
Gubernatorial hopefuls Sid McMath and Jack Holt clash as Holt plans a Hampstead county courthouse lawn address tonight broadcast statewide. McMath accuses Holt of promising to pardon former Hot Springs official Jay Rowland, while Holt rebutts and cites trial records. McMath outlines tax cuts and antiques law revamp, targeting gasoline and cigarette taxes to spur Arkansas business.
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UPI
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Jack Holt
Hot Springs
Jay Rowland
Arkansas
Hampstead County
Jorlock
Holt
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Suariet
Garland County
McMath
Heber Springs
Walnut Ridge
Rowland
Leo P. McLaughlin
Arkansas Supreme Coa
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Tick
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Newport
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U.S. Senate
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Missouri
Powell Set as New Nash Agency Owner in Little Rock
L E Powell takes over Nash Automobile Service in Little Rock effective July 27 at 150 Mast Third Street. Powell, a World War II torpedo boat veteran, will move his wife and two children to join him Tuesday. He brings 13 years of sales experience with International Harvester in Arkansas and Kansas and assumes Homer’s Nash operations including sales, service, body shop, washing, and lubrication. Adel invites public to visit.
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Little Rock
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Nash
Two Killed in Arkansas Accidents
Thirty two year old Noland davreu died in a collision near Ugha Fe where a marked thief, later identified as Wesel Pires, was struck by a vehicle. The body of an unidentified man was found nearby, and coroner Barton said the victim appeared wounded and likely dead since Saturday.
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MacKrell Denies Offer to Sell to McMath
Little Rock Aug. (UP) James MacKrell denied that he offered to sell his city post in the run-off campaign to McMath through an emissary. McMath had charged in a radio broadcast that MacKrell sought $14,000 down and $10,000 later to back his bid for revenue and education jobs. MacKrell, campaign manager for Holt, said McMath offered him money before and after the primary to stay neutral, and denied taking any payments or favors. He asserted McMath tried to secure support by others and criticized McMath’s stance on schools, hospitals, and welfare. McMath countered by denying the $25,000 offer and pledged to win support on merit. The dispute unfolds amid ongoing political campaigning and remarks on railway labor, civil rights, and highway funding.
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States’ Rights Movement
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Fank M. Dixo
Alabama
Gerald L. K. Sosiths
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Jack Holt
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Carl Bailey
Homer Adking
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Lee
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Mutivoe
Two-Headed Calf Born on Roy Smith Farm
A farm tale reports a two headed calf born on Roy Smith’s property. The animal has a large and unusual head with odd features described in fragmentary lines. Smith intends to preserve the calf as a native curiosity, noting prior cattle sales and his surprise at the animal’s condition.
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Ollers
Russia Steps Up Border Blockade Across Zone
Berlin reports say Russians are raising roadblocks along the British Soviet border near Lueneberg. Small roads are closed as Russians dig ditches and fell trees. US officials say Russians will deploy more troops for exercises. An airlift to Berlin continues with 2104 flights logged yesterday. Three Americans who entered the Soviet zone were released after three days. a fourth remained. Talks in Moscow among American British and French envoys sought new meetings with Stalin. Observers note confusion over the trio’s status and possible talks with Molotov.
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Reds Claim Atom Material Shipped for Russia Probe
Washington reports indicate uranium materials for atomic bombs were shipped to Russia during the war. Congressional hearings into Communist influence in government unfold as President Truman dismisses the probes as a Red herring and Rep. Rankin calls Henry Wallace for questioning. Names like Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers surface amid espionage inquiries and ongoing investigations into shipments tied to the State and Commerce departments.
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New Low of 63 Degrees Tamed Wednesday Night
A 63 degree low marked a new seasonal record with a late week chill reported by the station. The forecast notes unusually cool conditions for the period as mild air returns later in the week.
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