Cotton Council asks four point plan to shield growers
A Memphis issued statement from the National Cotton Council urges the government to enact a four point program to guarantee cotton farmers against loss this year. The piece argues farming is a long term business and government should share emergency losses, noting past miscalculations on acreage and production. It compares farm investment risk to heavy industry.
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Memphis
National Cotton Council
Joss
United States
Tie World
North
West Coast Forest Fires Battle Continues Across Regions
Fire crews gained control of a 1,200 acre blaze in Keyn County while another flame in the Santa Susana hills of Ventura County was near quelling after over 48 hours. In Grand Forks British Columbia 4,000 workers quit to battle three out of control fires east of the city. Canadian blazes began five days earlier, possibly sparked by berry pickers, with Santa Clara hills flames destroying a home and threatening many more as they neared a school.
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Los Angeles
Keyn County
Santa Susana Hills
Ventura County
Grand Forks
Brisk Columbia
British Columbia
Santa Clara Hills
Switzerland Shuts Off Atomic Energy Shipments
Washington reports government officials say Switzerland will halt shipments of machinery and materials related to atomic energy to Communist countries, effective immediately. The move tightens controls amid rising Cold War tensions and may affect multiple nations and exchanges.
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Washington
Switzerland
Market summary of grains livestock futures and receipts
Wheat and corn bids show Sep and Mar contracts around 2.38 to 2.48 for wheat and 1.72 to 1.65 for corn with mixed futures moves after a near record crop forecast. Oats around 80 to 85 cents. Chicago expects 7,000 hogs, 2,000 cattle, 1,000 sheep tomorrow. New Orleans futures activity muted after USDA crop view. hogs weak to 25 cents. steers and heifers steady to strong with prime lots up toward high 30s to 40s, sheep and lambs about a thousand head larger than last week.
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New Orleans
USDA
East St. Louis
Chicago
Wales
Artificial Breeding Group Sought for Cattle Service
Hope Chamber of Commerce agr icultural committee met to discuss an artificial breeding program for cows. A general meeting is set for Monday August 13 at 10 am in the courthouse to hear J Austen Parish of the Arkansas Artificial Breeding Association.
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Agricultural Committee of Hope Chamber of Commerce
Oliver Adams
J. Austen Parish
Arkansas’ Artificial Breeding Association
Vas Fayetteville
Fayetteville
Jersey
Adams
Syd F Purtle
Presentt Chamber of Commerce
Lal! Hempstead County High School
Veterans Vocational Agricultural
Chamber of Commerce
Hope
Driver of Eagle Wreck Car Is Held
The owner of a stalled auto that derailed a speeding Texas Eagle passenger train near Malvern will face a drunken driving hearing Friday. W. H. Nolan, 33, of Ink, Ark., was held without bond after his car rammed the train, injuring 14. Nolan leaped to safety as the train approached. A by-pass was built to restore service, and five passenger cars overturned. Five-month-old Houston child Wilson Baday Jr suffered a fractured skull as the most serious injury among passengers.
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Malvern
Aug
W. H. Nolan
Ink
Ark
Missouri-Pacific Railway
Texas Eagle
Natan
Bill Funk
Nolan
Funk
Missouri-Pacific
Wilson Baday, Jr
Houston, Tex
Two electrocuted in Arkansas accidents report
Associated Press reports two deaths from electrocution in Arkansas. In Malvern Charles Moss, 82, father of seven, died while using an electric welding torch. A four year old grandson of Hill family near Holly Grove was electrocuted while playing on a porch. Ronald Ward, visiting Ogen Utah, was present with his parents.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Malvern
Ark
Charles L. Moss ‘Ney
Holly Grove
Ronald Steven Ward
Jack Ward
Ogen, Ut
Fred Hill
Accident over rattlesnake stunt ends in bite at carnival
Shon New York August incident reports George Morgan of Camden saying the bite was accidental not a suicide attempt. Morgan, 30, recovering at Tion hospital after biting his tongue during a stunt with a venomous diamondback at the show. Police noted despondent remarks linked to his brother's Korean War death. Morgan denies suicidal intent.
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Shon
George Morgan
Camden
Nid
Morgan
Tion Hospital
Carnival
Morgan Hag Yeen
Arthur Deistyna
A.B. Sutton
Harris Criticizes Cadet Discharge at West Point
Rep Harris D Ark argues the firing of 99 cadets at West Point over cheating is too harsh. He questions why such punishment stigmatizes youths, urges careful reconsideration by Army leadership, and notes cheating likely spanned years.
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Washington
West Point
Harris D-Ark
Blarris
Itsam
Harris
Army
Face
Academy
United States Increases Spain Loan To 36 Million
Washington reports the United States has added 5.6 million dollars to its loans to Spain for water power and mining development. The total credits now stand at 36.1 million dollars, out of 62.5 million authorized by Congress.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Congress
B P W Club Outdoor Meeting Set Thursday Night
Members of the Business Professional Women's Club and guests will meet Thursday at 7 in the garden of Mrs W M Mudbett on the Rosston road for an outdoor program. Committee members Charles Taylor Billy Dan Jones Houston Kitchens Edith Mazey Lucille Ruggles plan the event and announce National Business Women's Week observance September 23 to 29 with September 24 designated as Women's Day as an armed services salute.
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Business Professional Women's Club
W. M
Bett
Rosston Road
Hows Service Committee
Charles Taylor
Billy Dan- Jones
Houston Kitchens
Edith Mzsey
Lucille Ruggles
Wilo
Ann Adams
Ginny Herndon
Eudesis
Armed Services
White and Barnett In Runoff Fight For Mississippi Governor
In Mississippi the Democratic primary produced a knotty runoff race with Hugh White leading at 18,479 and Ross Barnett at 18,105 as Lt. Gov. San Lumpkin trailed. A second field of eight contested the governor’s post, while Carroll Gartin and James Arrington eyed a lieutenant governor runoff. A large portion of precincts remained unread, indicating a likely record turnout.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Hugh White
Ross Barnett
San Lumpkin
Paul Johnson, Jr
Sohneson
Barachi
Johnson
Statute
Lumpkin
Grady Cook
Hayden Campbs
Charles Hamilton
Lee Prisock
Rocket Soars 135 Miles to New Record
A Viking rocket flight at White Sands reached 135 miles, setting a new U S record and signaling ongoing work toward higher altitudes. Viking No 7 completed its ascent in about four minutes at 4100 mph and 66 hours of potential travel time at speed.
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White Sands
Novm
Aus
Baula
New Mexico
A. K. Ehlinger
Navy
Vanetage
Army
Frank Pave, Jr
Milton Rosen
Naval Research Laboritory
Viking No
Reckert
Ut Miles
Viking 8
Rue
Marry Craig
Gaid
Newse
Hosen
Ralph Mavens
de. Havens
Hoy Desert
Viking
Talkentt
Glen J. Martin Col
Baltimore
Reaction Motors
Lake Denmark
Miurk
WAC
Mercury Hits 102 Degrees This Summer
The official report records a new summer high of 102 degrees reached Tuesday. The low for the 24 hour period was TY degrees as conditions stayed hot under cloudy skies.
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Mercury
New Summer High
Fruit & ‘Teel
Routine Items Discussed by City Council
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Lyle Brown presiding. Officers and attendees included City Clerk Mrs. Chas. Reynersen, Aldermen Dorsey Mehue, Judge Jones, Paul Raley, WebbyLisetor, Dr. Runk Douglas, Thompson Evans, Charles Taylor, George Peels. Minutes from July 17, 1901 were read and approved. Discussions covered extending Ms. Bates' lease for a yacht-what term, repairs to a transformer delay, boy scout swimming meet permit, and 25 percent city cost share for tax equalization. A motion passed to allocate $121.67 as requested.
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Cannell
Lyle Brown
Pier Sidlin
Yor Brown
Chas. B. Reynersen
Dorsey Mehue
Judoe Jones
Paul Raley
WebbyLisetor
Sketeehith Street
Dorsey McKay
Frank Douglas
M.s. Bates
Linyard
Boy Senatay
George Peck
Joe Jones
Domes Il
Roaming the Gold Country meets Grandfather of All Siars
Hal Boyle portrays Ole Ed Ryan a 95 year old South Dakota elder famed as the biggest liar in the region. In Custer he shares tall tales from bear cub rescues to cliff jumps and pet fish misadventures. Tourists listen as he weaves humor with rugged frontier lore near the Black Hills.
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Hal Boyle
Dakotas
Grandfather of
All Siars
Hal Boyle Custer
Black Hills
Man Mountain
South Dakota
Wyoming
Euess
Heat wave continues across South and Great Plains
The Associated Press reports record heat with highs above 100 in the South and Plains. Heat related deaths rise in Houston and other Texas cities report dwindling water supplies. Temperatures surge to 103 in Oklahoma City and 101 in El Paso as scorching conditions spread from New York to Wisconsin and the Dakotas.
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Associated Press
Werther
Datlag
Houston
Texas
Mercury
Peruko
Oklahoma City
el Paso
Ieemis
New York State
Mississippi Valley
Kansas
Rocky Mountain Siates
Uemest Falls
Wisconsin
Tawa
Minnesota
Hempstead Chancery Court Session Set for Thursday and Friday
Hempstead Chancery Court will convene Thursday and Friday with Judge James H. Pil Kkinten of Hope presiding. Cases listed include Cornelius v Mrs Prentice, Yocum v Yocum, Stages v Garrett Story et al, and matters involving Roy Allin deceased.
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Hempstead Chancery Court
James H. Pil Kkinten
Hope
Cornelius Va
K. B. Prentice
Faye Yocum
Henry Yocum
Cora Stages
Dixie Music Camp Band Shows at Monticello
Monticello hosts public band concerts by Dixie Music Camp of Arkansas A. and M. College with three bands and a joint concert on August 17. Stunt night and ensemble night follow, featuring student captains Carroll Moseley Warren Jerry Bowden Hope Thomas Urray Jimmy Echols Joy White Lida Oliver Judy Pute. Bugler Jersey Faullmar. Attendee Sarah Francus Hawkins, queen of Monticello tomato festival.
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Monticello
Dixie Music Camp of Arkansas A
M. Collegé
G.T. Cannon
Jerry Bowden
Hope Thomas Urray
Camden
Jimmy Echols
Arkadelphia
Joy White
Memphis
Seek Applicants for Welfare Post in County
Seek applicants for welfare post in the county. Vacancy to be filled by a visitor in welfare. Applications will be taken at the county welfare office. Minimum qualification of college education and experience in welfare work or a combination of education and experience. Apply by date specified.
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Enere Ia
Waa
Arlow Hete Rou
Axr Paige College
Great Drouth Grips Texas Amid Record Heat
Texas faces relentless heat and near drought, with temperatures reaching above 110 degrees in places like Dallas and Houston. Officials urge water restrictions as crops suffer, cities declare emergencies, and residents adopt drastic measures to conserve water. Harris and surrounding counties report livestock and farm losses, while urban dwellers adapt to watering bans and rationing.
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Dalins
Tex
Texas
Uae
Dallas
Houston
Darling
Fort Worth
Texae
Mebanese
Drouth
Harris County
Josges
Rongoland
Barnad
Vunhandie
Toverce
Timated
Lathalow
Attvation
Inda
Contino G 6 Month Draft Ds San Francison
Fragmentary text shows an unclear draft related item with likely a place name San Francisco and reference to months or durations. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or events readable to form a definite news item.
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Alex. H. Washburn
West Coast
New York
Anders Celsius
Swede
John Michael Hawkins
Walace E. Hawkins
Rattlesnake
Rep
Barnett
Harold Loehlein
Weat Polit
Pices
Mil Mary Academy
Ronald Clough
Harrison Travis
NEA
Susie
Suzie
Ole Ed
Johnnyy Ban Mer
Baates
Faye
Bai
Chancery Court
Contino
San Francison
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