Civil War Threatened in Morocco Reported Split
Dispatch describes a Moroccan power split between pro French and nationalist camps near Rabat. Pasha Thami Glaoui allegedly plans to install a new titular ruler. U S officials observe bases as Arab and Asian nations press France over the Sultan’s fate.
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Rabat
Matoccs
Noe
Yase
Wm Morocca
Peachamwrel
South Morven
Pasha
Marrakech
Mohammed Ben Youssef
AFP
Thami M1 Glaoul
Mouley Muhammed Ben Arta
U.S
Harald Talbott
Morocco
New York
France
United Naions
Dag Ham- Mmarskhaid
Assembly
Lester Pearson
U.N
Disi
Seven Negroes Believed to Have Drowned in Helena
In Helena authorities searched for bodies of seven Black individuals killed in separate yet related incidents last night. Deputy Sheriff Clay Oliver reported W. M. Guinn, 13, and Norah Bud Hatcheit, 14, drowned while playing in a river mouth. A nearby motor boat carrying five of Guinn’s relatives capsized during the rescues, with pilot Walter Tucker noting occupants thrashing as life preservers were thrown but no further saves possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Clay Oliver
W. M. Guinn
Norah Bud Hatcheit
Guinn
Johnny
Ferry
Walter Tucker
Okinawa Braces for Catastrophic Typhoon Passages
Okinawa, a key U S air base in the Far East, faced a major typhoon as weather officials warned of a northward push. Officials said the storm, described as the strongest ever by the Tokyo Weather Bureau, could strike with 170 to 180 mph winds and prompted three alert precautions.
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Tokyo
Okinawa
Phoon
Ryuk
U. S
Far East
Tokyo Weather Bureau
Bus Service Strike Threatens in Little Rock Area
A. F P Steele, vice president of the union for street railway and bus workers, warned that drivers and mechanics may strike if a satisfactory agreement with Capitol Transit Co is not reached. The current contract expires August 3 and negotiations continue as a meeting for the workers is set for next Tuesday.
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Little Rock
Change in Arkansas auto market shifts to buyers’ edge
AI extended forecast notes Arkansas temperatures near normal for Aug 14-18. A AP survey shows new car sales steady while used car sales fall sharply due to 10 percent cap on finance charges. Dealers report many used car losses and closures statewide as banks curb risky loans and models. Bill Mozley of North Little Rock says a 75 percent drop since May 1952. A Little Rock Ford dealer cites strong new car sales but collapsing used car business statewide.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Tnstead
Associated
Dealury
Greater
Gible Rock
Deslers and
Sinnanee Companies
Arkansas Supreme Court
Bill Mozley
North Little Rock
Ford
Holt Couple Win Free Trip to Cuba Promotion Prize
Mr and Mrs Hervey Holt win an all expenses paid trip to Cuba for sales promotion of General Electric products. The couple will depart August 18 by plane to Miami via New Orleans and proceed by ship to Cuba, traveling with General Electric dealer colleagues in the district.
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Hervey Holt
Cuba
Maryey Toll
Tiaamin Tire and Supply Co
General Electric
Egypt Signals Suez Cooperation With West
Cairo reports Vice Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser said Egypt would make the Suez base available to the West in an emergency while retaining final Egyptian sovereignty. He disputed claims of a break in talks and stressed non Egyptian troop entry requires Egypt’s consent. This stance pleased British circles but stopped short of MEDO membership.
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Cairo
Egypt
Nasser
Britain
Canal Zone
Suez
Middle East Defense Organizations
MEDO
Increase in Cotton Trade Visioned
Washington UI An increase in world cotton trade from August 1, 1953 to August 1, 1954 was predicted today by the International Cotton Advisory Council. The council cited a reduction of nearly one million bales in the cotton stocks of importing nations as a key factor while noting world stocks would remain plentiful despite a forecast decline in free world production to 28,400,000 bales in the 1952-53 season.
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Washington
Leaders Discuss School Problems in Arkansas
About 400 members of the Arkansas Education Association gathered for a daylong workshop to discuss problems from segregation to reading writing and figuring. Farm labor newspaper legislative educational and parental representatives opened the session, with meetings to follow on solutions. Senator Roy Mikim of Harrison chaired the education committee and urged new school funding sources after noting a 1950 appropriation came from reserve funds.
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Arkadelphia
Arkansas Education Association
Roy Mikim
Harrison
Arkansas Legislative Council
Union Grove to Hear Rev Thompson at Baptist Church
The Rev. Q. B. Thompson of Hone will preach at Union Grove Baptist Church near Blevins on Sunday August 16 with services at 11 am and 7 30 pm. The public is invited.
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Q. B. Thompson of
Hone
Union Grove Baptist Church
Blevins
Southwest League playoff and local notes mix
Hope will face D and Z in a Monday night playoff game in the Southwest League. Louis Graves of the Nashville News predicts a strong showing by the Legionnaires, with a walloping hoped for. Readers are urged to trust the paper on vote tallies after a ward race error. Texarkana’s new TV station opening will include the Hope Chamber of Commerce. Notables include Ray West’s officer commission at Fort Benning, James Cox’s promotion to Staff Sergeant, and Ernest Portey recovering from an eye injury at home.
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Legionnaires
Louis Graves
Nashville News
Ume
Legion Boys
Fred Robertson
Co. W. Tarpley
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Texarkana
Ray Lawrence
Ben Owen
Okla
James HH. Cox
Herbert Cox
Fulton
Sgt. Cox
Air Force
Philippines
Keesier Field
Miss
Hurricane Hill Coast Braces for Northern Northward Strike
NORFOLK VA coastal residents batten down as the first inland hurricane of the season nears. The storm packs central winds near severe, with strong gales extending 140 miles, threatening New Jersey to Massachusetts by nightfall. North Carolina and Virginia report light damage so far, but fatalities include a Wilmington, NC resident and a Norfolk County officer electrocuted by downed power. Surges, flooding, and beach closures appear along the coast. several near misses and narrow escapes are noted and authorities urge evacuation where possible.
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Norfolk
North Carolina
Virginia
New Jersey
East Sea
North Carolin
Alleania
Cherry Point
N. C. Base
Moorehead City
Ocean City
Farmers Vote on Wheat Proposal in Nationwide Referendum
Washington farmers took off from crop work to cast ballots in a nationwide referendum on a proposed federal plan to restrict wheat production and marketing next year. About 90 000 growers eligible. results expected after midnight. Officials expect approval despite market chatter of possible quotas being defeated. England Board and traders affected by price swings in Chicago.
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Washington, M
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Ideal
Department
Hey
Benson and Sone
Chicana Board of ‘Trade
Strikes Grip France Amid Looming Government Cuts
Paris reports a 24 hour walkout across military installations with 80 000 workers striking at arsenals army hospitals and quartermasters unions demand Laniel drop plans to trim payrolls and raise civil service retirement age. Railways gas and electric services are paralyzed and communications crippled as the strike drags on.
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Paris
France
Joseph Laniel
Laniel
Melon weighs 102 pounds under Bodcaw farmer care
A Bodcaw area farmer brings in a 102 pound melon with no blemish. The fruit reportedly weighs 102 pounds and is slated for shipment to John OB in Wiss of Chittumbe. The Hope Chamber of Commerce has melon requests for melons over 150 pounds and expects more activity in early September.
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Bodcaw
Aphres Goodin
Farover
Metlon
Biovdsk
Mans
Dies Maen Stuartack
John OB
Wiss
Chittumbe
Olin
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Ex Blevins Man Given a Pardon by George Litterley
Ex Blevins resident George Austin, 49, leaves Hempstead penitentiary on parole after confessing to past crimes. He returns to the road with his wife in a converted school bus to continue travel as a photographer, asserting forgiveness for criminal pasts.
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George Litterley
Repyerson
Cepy Far
Sort
George Austin
Austin
Shover Springs 4-H Club Meeting Report
Shover Springs community 4 H club met on 4 11. Darla England gave a state eH Club Camp report and Jack Jupgeles presented a demonstration. Program Committee members named were Jaret te Fincher Janice Williams Jack Ruggles and Charles Beck. Fourteen members practiced Arkansas Traveler, the state song.
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Shover Springs
Dna Darla England
Jack Jupgeles
Jarette Fincher
Janice Williams
Jack Ruggles
Charles Beck
Arkansas Traveler
Attendante
Third Icebox Accident Kills Two More in Daily Toll
A massachusetts incident left eleven dead after a third icebox accident. Michael T Rogers and others were among the victims as emergency crews searched the area near plinths and exposed boxes. Firefighters faced dangerous conditions as they worked to locate additional missing children and ensure oxygen deprivation was halted.
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Mass
Michael T Rogers
Rilward
Miewan
Daondar
Dso
Byonmold
Chiry
Haverhill
Taeien Duval
Mariah
Rome
Panlon
Owain
Aitifield
Local Youth to Attend Mich Camp
Don Ray, a Michigan bound youth, heads to Camp Mindwanea in Michigan for a summer youth leadership training program. The article notes his registered journey, the camp’s aims of fellowship and growth, and his ongoing service work while away at a Texas event.
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Camp Mindewanea
Michigan
Don Ray
Dantard Ours
Wevement
Kutna
Mempstend
Mindwanea
Cve
Bia
Vexarkana
Odis Gilbert Ends His Life in Home Incident
John Qelis Gilbert, a resident of Teavipe, shot himself today at neighbor Miner Calhoun’s home. Investigation by Sheriff G Cook notes despondency after a leg loss in an accident years ago. Survived by wife Mrs. i i Gilbert and several children. funeral services planned with Old Scheely arrangements.
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John Qelis Gilbert
Teavipe
Neighbar
Miner Calhoun
Mr. Gilert
Dia
Sherif G. Cook
Herndon, Jr
Gilbert
Gilburt
Cape
Willen
Gurard Gilbert
Latendon
Cornelius Foner
Crain to Open New Station Here
G H Crain announces the opening of Crain’s Bagg Servicenter in Hope on Saturday Aug 8 at Waost 8d street and Ping. The new station features spacious driveways modern AR lubricating equipment and carries Atlas products. Three prizes to be awarded opening day refreshments offered everyone invited.
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Formarty
Russton
Crain
Hope
Waost
Ping
Atlas
Prand
Ballarna
Homecoming at Shiloh Sunday in August
Homecoming at Shilowh will be held Sunday August 24 uniting community members from Aalto. Dinner is at noon and singing is scheduled for the afternoon with 18 events listed.
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Shiloh
Aalto
If a Man Will Only Keep His Head He Can Escape a Lot of Work
Saul Pett discusses a humorous labor escape through burning an old tree stump. He notes the ritual of weekends spent with kerosene and tools hoping to disguise the effort as important work while a fire slowly consumes the stump. The piece plays on male home duties and the appeal of a relaxing, philosophical moment amid noise and smoke.
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Saul Pett Fer
Hal Boyle
New York
Rene Sayet
St Ib
U S and Britain Clash Over India Seat Proposal
In the U N General Assembly Britain and the United States split over which nation should represent India at the world body during the Korea issue debate. The U S held broad support from many nations, while Britain and Canada argued India should represent the world organization. The U N session, led by Henry Cabot Lodge Jr, considered a stance tied to countries that fought in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Harrelson
United Nations
United States
Britain
Sheila
Canada
Fedt
India
World Organization
An Parsley
Mowat
U. MN. General Assembly
U. 8
Henry Ca Bot Lodde Jr
U.N
Korea
Iarindla
Families of GIs Hold Slim Hope Amid Prison Camp Reports
United Press reports families of American servicemen presumed dead in Red prison camps cling to a four word telegram phrase based on Communist reports. Some POWs listed as missing remain unconfirmed, while relatives like Mrs. Joseph Petsche of Cleveland await further word and hope for a quick death if confirmed.
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United Press
Enemy Inc
Joseph N. Petsche
Pfc
Joseph Eckhart
Cleveland
UN Asked If Reds Plan To Hold Prisoners
The United Nations and allied officials pressed to confirm if the Reds would repatriate all prisoners. U.S. State Department warned of consequences for noncompliance while reporting a mix of claims about 250 Chinese POWs and others possibly to be held or freed. Washington officials sought a clear answer as negotiations continued at Panmunjom.
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Panmunitom
Reda
Alfred
U. N.C
Panmiata
Col
Lows C. Fyledevadortty
Jobin
Hoater Dullus
Redyylo
Pei
Bael
U8 Stata Department
U.N
Jtobers
Stevens
Washington
Erknes
Appa Conflict
NLC
Spokouman
Wallington
Three Arkansas Prisoners Released by AP
The Associated Press reports three Arkansas POWs released last night, while about seven remain in Korsun camps. Names include Patrick Richmond Jr. and Calvin H. Stauber, with confirmation sought from families amid official notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated’ Press
Tarva Arkangans
Ona Arkangal
Dier
Cam
Korsun
Laura Eyana
Bon
Defons Department
Floys Iivans
Stres
Patrick Hichmond Jr
Patrick Richmond
Waldron
John V. Smith
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Suez Canal
Union Grove
Thompson
Star
Ernest Portey
By Ovid A. Martin
Hempstead
BE Dole
Nazarene
Don Ray Brown
Odis Gilbert
G. H. Crain
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