Returned PW Says N. Korea Is No More
POW Williams, a 26 year old Texan, reports North Korea is no longer sovereign after Chinese forces and puppet leaders shift allegiance amid the Korean War. He cites Communist control over operations and claims North Koreans are treated as subservient. The note mentions large prisoner releases and planned UN repatriation schedules amid “Big Switch” events and geopolitical shifts involving China and the Soviet bloc.
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Korea
Prisefien Sam Fartase Ae
Chinese Cotolanists Haya Ies
Phiee
Hussiaig
Atheas 1
North Korea
Phareig Ey Pee
North Ko- Ted
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Tex
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Rea
China
Moa Te-tung
Georgi M. Malenkov
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South Korea
United Nations
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Strikes in France Defy Work Order
Nearly 2,000,000 French workers refused a government broadcast plea to return to work. Premier Lantel warned of force but the strike persisted, crippling communications and services across the country. Police and troops were readied in Paris amid fears of wider unrest.
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Edward M. Korry
Paris
Pari
Joseph Lantel
Ise
Sirike Beaters
Brels
Servier
Benton Mother Rejoices As Son Freed From Chinese Prisoners
Mrs Sybil Harris of Benton hails release of her son Corporal Audrey Harris among 74 prisoners freed by Chinese Communists. Harris enlisted on his 16th birthday and went to Korea before release, after being captured in January 1951 with letters last dated May 1954.
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Benton
Sybil Harris
Cpl
Audrey Harris
Korea
Harris
W. H. Harris
Reynolds Metals Carmine Ab Bauxite
Oklahoma clamps down on cheaper Arkansas licenses
Oklahoma authorities announced progress in stopping residents using cheaper Arkansas automobile licenses. About 60 Oklahoma residents with improper licenses were stopped at roadblocks along the Arkansas border in LeFlore and Sequoyah counties as the State Patrol and Tax Commission enforce the tighter license rules.
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Fort Smith
Oklahoma
Baptist Choir to Present a Pop Concert
A preview of tonight’s program at the First Baptist Church exhibits a pop concert featuring the choirs under the direction of A. Whitlow, pastor, and Bailey as music director. The event aims to showcase modern musical pieces and draw community participation.
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First Baptist Church
Anwerdea
A. Whitlow
Bard Bailey
Music Directa
Royal Kiwanis Clu
Nyot Jonehunk Todas
Former Demo Leader Flynn Dies in Dublin
Edward J. Flynn, 61, longtime chairman of the Bronx Democratic organization and confidant of Franklin D. Roosevelt, died while vacationing in Ireland with his wife Helen. He had served 16 consecutive terms as executive committee chairman and was a key New York political figure. The death was announced by Rep. Charles Buckley and details about funeral arrangements were not immediately released.
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Ireland
Edeward J. Klynn
Democratic National Committee
Bronx Democratic Organization
New York City
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Conor McGuire
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Plynn
New York
Charles Buckley
D-N.y
Edward J. Flynn
Bronx County
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Chicago
Manhattan
Fiyan
Youth Burned in Gas Explosion Near Van Buren
A one year old Van Buren boy, Cort Ray Meadows, was seriously burned when a gasoline backfire ignited a can he held while priming a stalled car on a country road. His companion Bobby Horn rolled him to extinguish flames. Meadows suffered second and third degree burns on his back and right arm.
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van Buren
Cort Ray Meadows
Bobby Horn
Meadows
Daring Gunmen Rob Bank Cash Vault in Broad Daylight
Gunmen seized Cronewall at his home and drove him to the Franklin Ranch on Flat Park Road, forcing him to open the vault and escape with $160,000. He was later driven to Bellrose where he was ordered to exit the second car.
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Gronewall
Polias
Feonkdin National Wank
Gian Slepper
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Veen
Haat
Juut
Fratillin Ranch
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Groatwall
Bellerqse
Kinsey Report on Women Sparks Pett Speculation
Saul Pett reports on Kinsey's findings about women based on interviews, gossip, and biases. Highlights claim high fault lines in marriage and courtship, with figures on cursing, infidelity, fashion, and attention to calendars. Continued on Page Three.
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Saul Pett
Hal Boyle
New York
Kinsey
Pett
Petl
Cate
Little Rock Bus Workers Vote on Possible Strike
Union bus drivers in Little Rock vote today on a possible strike against Capitol Transit Company as they invite State Labor Commissioner Joe Cash to mediate the contract dispute. President Beryl Bland of Division 704 of the Amalgamated Association says negotiations have reached a definite deadlock. Capitol Transit provides intracity bus service for Little Rock and North Little Rock.
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Little Rock
Capitol Transit Company
Joe Cash
B. Beryl Bland
Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and
Mator Coach Employee of América
Capital Transit
North Little Rock
Million Homeless Reported in Indian Flood Crisis
Madras reports an estimated one million people displaced by flooding from the Vedayari River in central India. Damage is put at over 100 million dollars as authorities assess impact and shortages loom for survivors.
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Madras
India
Mrs. R. L. Byers Dies in Local Hospital Al 80
Mrs. R L Byers aged 80 died in a local hospital after an illness. Survived by two sons and other relatives, funeral arrangements are to be announced with services at the Herndon Crie church and Blasne Bortos and other pallbearers named.
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R. L. Byers
Stad
Telephone Strike Set Amid Contract Talks at Southwestern Bell
A threatened strike looms as 53,000 workers at Southwestern Bell Telephone Co threaten action after contract talks stagnated. Union officials cite stalled negotiations and a rising wage offer averaging hours, while state and federal mediators push for progress. The unions previously authorized a preparation for possible action.
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Mienmberk
State Weather Line Reports Heavy Rain Across Arkansas
Rainfall peaked with 2.75 inches at Mel Springs and 2 inches at White River as storms moved through North Little Rock. Temperatures cooled from 80s to mid 80s across the region with showers and thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon, amid high variability in rainfall across towns such as Bayetteville Pine Bluff and Clarendon.
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Mel Springs
Witte
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Arkansas
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Lurt Smith
Clarendon
School Bookstore Opens August 24 at High School
The High School Bookstore opens August 24 from 9 to 11 30 am. Students in the upper grades are asked to bring all books as soon as possible. The bookstore is located around 114.
Teachers Listed by Superintendent Jones for Hope Public Schools
Superintendent Jones releases a long list of Hope Public School System teachers across multiple campuses and grades. Names span elementary to high school, with principals and grade-level leaders noted, reflecting staffing for the upcoming term.
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Hope Public School System
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Messer
Datagdpad
Mies
Loa Reeves
Fast Pride
Grady Wiliams
Berane
Maye Websberger
Graces
Mes
Sid Mey Pricks
Sirul
Palule
Mariaie G2 Tolt
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Misa Wahutle Cadwell
Tiretpores Moet
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Heddy Jonas
Adrd Urade
Theo PL Witt
Mex
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Vern
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Duel
Man
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Gillie Davis
Marg
Mlecta Nelson
Neva Carmichesl
W. Walker
Fuge
All Around the Town Highlights From The Star
An old crow life span estimates stir debate while pet crows are noted. A Hempstead home program plans 567000 for repairing dwellings. Capt Newt D Butler Jr earns commendation for Korea service with multiple decorations. Army Spt Phil Shaw of Hope serves in Operation Big Switch. Missouri-Parville Railway ters face court filings over blocked crossings. Hope weighs underpass needs. city moves to curb train delays.
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Stuart Till
New York
Mr. Lie
North America
Mr. Little
Korea
Army Spt
Phil Shaw
Hope
Munganati Provisional Command
Dee
Commissioner Defends Right of Way Plan
A garbled political piece defends a proposed right of way plan amid chaotic OCR text. It references public policy, legal language, and penalties but details are unclear. The fragment mentions commissioners, property, and potential penalties or fines, with multiple garbled names and locations.
Mossadegh Coup Sparks Iranian Political Turmoil
Unclear reports say Prime Minister Mossadegh moved to consolidate power after a failed coup. Pro and anti-Mossadegh factions clashed as security forces attempted to impose order and protect the monarchy amid rising tensions.
Vogeler Rejoices Over Briton Saunders Release
New York AP reports Hebert A. Vogeler expressing joy over the release of Briton Ndgar Saunders from a Phidupest prison after a ten year espionage sentence. Saunders freed April 28, 1051, after serving 11 months. Vogeler notes their wartime split and distant prison proximity.
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Uvere Joyers
Ndgar Saunders
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Ex Arkansas Official Dies in Florida
Zephyrhills Florida obituary notes Ya O Looper who served two terms as Arkansas secretary of state in the 1920s has died. The brief notice confirms his former office and era.
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Arkansas
Florida
Zephyrhills
Fla
Ya O. Looper
Soviet Plan Seeks Broad UN Korea Conference Invite List
The Soviet resolution urges invitation of nations not in Korea and presses for a multiparty UN conference. It names the United States, Britain, Russia, France, and other states, proposing broad representation while dissension with the United States over the Korea talks grows. India and other nations are discussed as potential members.
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Scattered Showers Hit Wide Area Across Regions
United Press reports scattered showers drenched the Mississippi Valley Texas Oklahoma and nearby regions as a cool front approached. Thunderstorms struck parts of Oklahoma including Sayre with lightning injuring Austin Lambert. temps ranged from 36 to the low 40s across many areas while Fort Worth and West Texas saw rain and cooler conditions elsewhere.
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Auntie Seaboard
Mississippi Valley
Tlocky Mountain
Great ‘Ylaton
Oklahoma
Austin Lambert
Sayre
Fort Worth
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Mle Cie
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le Gila Beach
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Youths Sentenced for Auto Theft in Lewisville Court
Judge Lyle Brown of the Lewisville circuit Court sentenced two youths, Bobby Stewart and Sellers, on August 12 for auto theft involving Chester Marlor. They received four years on guilty hararal. both on furlough, with unclearArkansas connections.
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Lyle Brown
Lewisville
Circuit Court
Bobby
Stewart
Les Sellers
Arkansas
Ole
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