McMath Narrowly Leads Holt in Arkansas Governor Runoff
McMath, aggressive young prosecuting attorney from Little Rock, leads Holt in unofficial Arkansas Democratic runoff returns for governor. Holt refuses concession, hints at contest. Blue counties show McMath ahead in most urban counties. Holt strongest rural gains. Main issue remains road funding via bonds versus surplus funds.
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Camden
Brooks Hays
Wilbur D. Mills
Kentsett
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Moniicello
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Nashville
Fadio Cravens
Appenuyt
Primary race stirs voters as Holt trails early lead
In a tense gubernatorial primary described across Arkansas towns, Holt opens ahead before Mer Math and later Garland Hower surge, with Math finally claiming a steady margin in populous counties. The campaign centered on school taxes, election laws, and legislative plans as both sides rallied at headquarters and debated policy.
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McMath's Rise Began With War and Public Life
Sidney Sanders McMath, 38, Hot Springs prosecuting attorney, emerged from World War II service as a Marine lieutenant colonel decorated in the Pacific. He built a political base in Hot Springs after aiding a GI organization that toppled a local machine, gaining statewide attention as a gubernatorial hopeful in Arkansas.
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Garland County
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Columbia Security
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Reds Ignore U S Request for Citizens Rights
Washington reports Soviet officials refused the United States request to release more than 200 claimants seeking American citizenship. The May 1947 note remains unanswered as Moscow questions two teachers tied to a New York Russian school. The State Department says 200 is the rough cap for those eligible to leave the Soviet Union, with names and categories outlined.
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First Army Venerated as Greatest Fighting Unit in History
A reflection on the First Army formed in 1914 by General Pershing, based on Governors Island New York. It recalls key campaigns in France, leadership under Bradley and Utley, and notable feats from Normandy to the Elbe including the Battle of the Bulge. The piece notes its enduring reputation and the pride of new recruits in its storied history.
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Market swings as stocks drop on August trading day
New York trading opened with broad losses across many issues led by heavy declines in Nickel Plate and others while some rail and energy shares showed minor support. Cotton futures tumbled before partial rebound, and agricultural and livestock markets displayed mixed, unsettled movements amid sharp short-term volatility.
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Daily Bread Continued From Pave One Coincidence
The passage discusses the Soviet zone changes, with Germans ejecting Todnole chips and installing a socialist, signaling Moscow’s view of Allied intentions. It notes General Clay’s policy as representing U S stance, and hopes for dialogue and world peace, while recognizing Russian sentiment toward the Kremlin.
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Grain and Provisions Market Mixed in July Trading
Chicago grain and provisions trade opened higher on short covering and dipped as buyers withdrawn. Wheat for September rose modestly to 2.24 a bushel, corn edged higher while oats and rye showed fractional gains amid fluctuating activity and thin demand.
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Western Allies accuse USSR of newspaper monopoly in Berlin
Western Allied officials charge the Soviet occupation zone with freezing Western licensed publications. They say new Moscow controls block free press by licensing only trusted Communists, effectively ending free exchange of information in Berlin. Authorities cite prior seizures and a ban that was briefly lifted.
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Arkansas News Hot Springs Meat Market Note
In Hot Springs Arkansas it is uncertain when meat dealers will decide if rejected buyers’ stake will be utilized. Market operators report no change in Justas' sales while Mosely’s sales remain light. A two-week focus on medical markets begins soon, tied to a local youth and community group affiliated with the Young Men’s Christian Association.
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Food shortages widen in Soviet led blocs amid hunger
Reports claim shortages in zonal areas grown worse as supply blockades persist. The text cites Soviet plans to supply food to ill regions and the impact of restricted shipments on local populations.
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