Hope Fair Park hosts closing of hardball season at American Legion event
In Hope Fair Park the American Legion closes the season as Veterans of Foreign Wars weekly dances boost town life. The Legion financed lighting for a hardball program, drawing applause for community progress at Fair Park including a growing stock show plant, municipal swimming goals, and year-round activities.
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American Legion
Fair Park
Nat
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion
Fairpark
Post
Wood Plans to Decontrol Rent Areas Under Budget Cuts
Washington August 20 UP Rent Director Woods outlined plans to balance his budget by decontrolling some rent areas and turning the work over to local rent boards. He proposed 180 to 200 decentralization orders, with boards handling complaints while remaining decisions are made by Woods’ workers. He will fire 2,462 of 4,462 workers to absorb the cut. Truman sought 26 million dollars, while Congress offers 17.3 million. Senators Douglas and Sparkman discussed restoring funds as the issue sharpened.
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Washington
Tighe BE
Woods
Focal Rent Boards
Newrogram
Whale County
Truman
Congress
House
Senate
Paul Houglas
D-I
Trumah
John J. Sparkman
Ala
Portraits of Fall Fashions of 1949 at Saenger Theatre
Fashion show rehearsals underway at the Saenger Theatre in Hope for Portraits of Fall Fashions of 1949. Opening Wednesday matinee, daily 1:30 pm shows with 8 pm evenings. Dorothy Henry directs the event sponsored by the Business and Professional Women’s club with local models and merchants presenting current merchandise.
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Saenger
Dorothy Henry
Shaw
Business and Professional Womens Club
Avkingas Weather Forecast Partly Cloudy This Afternoon
Partly cloudy conditions expected this afternoon with cooler tonight into Sunday. Light winds and no precipitation indicated as the region remains mainly dry.
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Avkingas
Cooles' Dunight
Finnish Reds Seek Soviet Help Over Finland Strikes
Finnish communist leaders signaled possible Soviet intervention as 150000 workers strike. A letter to President Paasikivi denounces police actions as violations of the constitution and the peace treaty with Russia. Police rally in Keimi as clashes and arrests rise. funeral for striker Felix Peitlac planned amid government ban on demonstrations.
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Helsinki
Finland
UPI
Soviet Union
Stvike
Finnish Communist Party
Juho K. Padsikivi
Russia
Radio Moscow
London
Oy Party
Interior
Aarre) Simimonen
Felix Peitilac
Keim
Three-file slate named in Mope District election
Three members of the Mope District I-A school board are named in the annual school election to be held Saturday September 27 Examiner E R Brown announced today Dorsey McRae Je has filed for a three year term for the No 1 post held by Robert LaGrone who will not seek another term Sid McMath has filed for a reelection to a 5 year term and Cliff Bridgers appointed to fill the unexpired term of Clifford or Pager will seek a full two year term
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E. R. Brown
Dorsey McRae
Robert LaGrone
Sid McMath
Cattle to be Tested for Tuberculosis in Hempstead County
Dr. Allen W. Rice announces testing of more than ten percent of Hempstead County cattle for tuberculosis from September 19 through October 8. Veterinarians H. R. Arthur and Dr. Rice’s staff will conduct the inspections to gauge overall disease status. County agents will coordinate free testing for participating breeders upon request.
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Hempstead
Allen W. Rice
Usda Gurowat
Animal Industry
Arkansas
H.R. Arthur
District Sunday School Teachers Invited to Meet
District Sunday School teachers from Methodist churches of Texarkana and nearby towns are invited to a joint meeting at First Methodist Church in Hope. Miss Maryiphiyan Sanders, known in Genton, Texas, will lead sessions starting August 28 with the first class at four o'clock.
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Methodist
Texarkana
Cot
Gordon
Emuidt
Washingon
Columbus
Misk
Mary Iphiyan Sanders
Genton
Tease
Pieel
Hone
Ehuyelt
Yueur
Methodist the First Session Will Be Held At Four V'Eluek Suday Udtectuoq
Miss Henry
Atlanta Beats Hope as McClendon and Beasley Starred
A large crowd watched the Junior Legion season finale as Atlanta beat Hope 94 to 6. Jack McClendon won MVP honors, with Gor receiving another trophy. Brooklyn signs Gary Anderson, a 18-year-old Fulton high grad, and scout Gerry McCurdy circles Bobby Reeves. Dodgers consider a pro-am arrangement and a baseball school next season. a benching incident led to an umpire ejecting two Atlanta players.
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Hope Legionaries
Almaia
Texas
Jack McClendon
Gor
Fulton Bay
Legion
North Heights High School
Howe
Brooklyn
Gerry McCurdy
Houston
Anderson
Florida
McCurdy
Bobby Reeves
Gaydon Beasley
Fred Robertson
MecCurdy
Dodgers
Legal Battle to Follow FCC Ruling on Giveaways
Washington reports an FCC order aimed at banning radio and TV giveaway programs after October 1, labeling them as lotteries or raffles. Broadcasters vow to fight in federal court to determine if the agency overstepped legal definitions and interpretation. If blocked, shows may continue until a court decision is reached.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
MCC
FCC
Mamiers
Bing
Witterer
Nevada Co. Faculties Announced for Coming School Year
Nevada county schools unveil faculty assignments for Emmet High School Bodcaw and Gale and Willisville districts. Lists include superintendents W G Tarver and Charles Allen, teachers in English mathematics history and home economics, and coaches. Opening date set for September 12 in Gale High School and other campuses.
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Nevada County
Emmet High School
W. G. Tarver
Elsie Gentry
J. T. Adams
J. ¥. Smith
Mirs
W. M. Thompson
Nona Cofield
Olin Cox
Alla Breed
Allee Enoch
Paceburg High School
Oe Curtis Easley
Vance Beasley
Thomas Lynn
Julius Adais
Lindell Goza
Earl Treadway
Claudia Pennington
Yannie Beckworth
Flora Pearce
Zelda Johnson
Bodcaw
J. H. Mullins
Bodcan School
A. ¥. Candie
H. H. May
Walter Parks
Ruth Turner
J. Mullins
James D. McKamie
W. B. May
Mattie Atkinson
Clark Whitley
Gale High School
Charles Allen
Harmon Russell
W. Oliver
Ella Moore
Paula Cofield
Mary Gregory
Rosston
Jd. E. Marsh
J. E. Marsh
Willisville
L. C. Hagle
L. C. Gagler
Merline Johnson
Paul King
Vacaney
Ila Carpenter
Betty Foster
Ethel Robbins
Chairmen Named for Statewide Safety Parley
Little Rock August 20. Chairmen were selected yesterday for the statewide highway safety conference to be held here in November. They include Mrs. FLA Paw Paragould education. The selections were made by the conference coordinating committee chaired by State Police Director Herman Lindsey.
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Little Roth
Novemor
Fla
Paw
Paragould
Education
Herman Lindsey
Hempstead Man Ends Life Near Blevins
Wade Huskey, 46, a Hempstead county farmer, died by self-inflicted gunshot near his home four miles northwest of Prescott on the Blevins Highway yesterday afternoon. After he failed to return, his wife alerted neighbors and officers. a search of hundreds continued through the night. His body was found about 7 am today in a creek half a mile from his home, the coroner ruling death by self-action. He had been in poor health and low spirits, survived by his wife and three children. funeral services set for 2 pm Sunday.
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Wade Huskey
Hempstead
Prescott
Blevins
Huskey
Jusslice of Peace Avery
Nevada County
Nevada
Shevil Otis Langston
Huskeys
Nevada Hemipstead
Vaughan Irked Over Grain Deal Intervenes on Rationing
Washington sources say Maj Gen Harry H Vaughan who served as President Truman's aide did help an agriculture official with a grain rationing order amid reports from wine makers. Mundt plans a five percent investigation into possible improper influence, with tied-into Vaughan's past intervention in sugar and molasses cases.
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Washington
Harry H. Vaughen
Agriculture Department
Senate
Alrady
Vaughan
Truman
New Jersey
Senator Mundi
R-Sd
Mundt
McCarthy
R-Wis
Aned
White House
Clinton P. Anderson
Anderson
New Mexico
Brooklyn Pride and Melancholy in a City Borough
An idiosyncratic meditation on Brooklyn’s identity mixing pride with sorrow. The piece for Hal Boyle traces Brooklyn’s image as New York’s populous yet poignant borough, its streets, subway, and local humor shaping a shared, stubborn character.
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BD Creagh
Hal Boyle
New York
Brooklyn
Seisons
Gara
Corsica
Manhitan
Keenlig
Fichetts
Durluers
Philadelph
Los Angelee
Dewoi
Thurches
Stralabe
Luce
Missing Inventor Tied to Flying Saucer Mystery
Washington officials say two tattered aircraft found in a Maryland tobacco shed may be prototypes linked to missing inventor Jonathan E. Caldwell, who vanished with his wife and child about ten years ago after attempting to finance his airborne craft. Investigators cite a heliopter type craft test hopped in 1936 or 1937 and a tub like ship unlikely to have flown, with Caldwell last seen around 1939.
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Washington
Upi
Air Force
Maryland
Jonathan EB. Caldwell
Glen Burnie
Caldwell
Binnie
Yright
John W. Ganz
Glen Surnie Sirpuly
Warnar
Ganz
Gang
Farm Leaders Attend Three Day Soil Study Conference
Hempstead county farm leaders will travel to the University of Arkansas Fayetteville for a three day Soil Conversation and Balanced Farming Short Courses August 22 to 24. Sponsored by Arkansas Power Light Company and others, the event will explore soil and national resources for Arkansas’s future with participants Warren Rider Patmos Floyd Matthews Ozan Richard Arnold Deane Paul Oller Guernsey and Byron Huddleston hempstead county agent.
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Hempstead County
University of Arkansas At
Richard Arnold
Deane
Paul Oller
Guernsey
Byron Huddleston
Hempstead
Mongay
Ihe
Draft Board to Stay Open Three Days a Week
Local draft board announces reduced hours, remaining open Monday and Tuesday each week. Men of 18 to 45 in Bowie County are urged to register if not already, reporting to the Legal Bowie No. 29 office. The notice emphasizes universal registration under the Selective Service Law.
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Draft Board
Setective Servi
Bourg No
BW. Edwards
HR. Cain
J. M. Dut
Moneday
Willkeen
Ryugisnach
Office of
Legal Bowie
Bermpstead
Cones
Survie Loval
Bridge Opens West Memphis Arkansas Approach
West Memphis Arkansas Aug 20 two westbound lanes of the new Arkansas approach to the Mississippi River bridge near here open to traffic today while work continues on the eastbound lanes.
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West Memphis
Ark
New Arkuts
Mississippi Wi
Radio Networks Brace for Court Fight Over Giveaways
New York August 20 Broadcasters prepare to challenge FCC rules feared to end popular giveaway programs. The dispute centers on prize shows like Slow the Music and Hollywood Calling with potential multi million yearly sales at stake. Industry figures say networks face continued losses and debate swirls on legality of these audience prize formats.
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New York
Vaday
Federal Communications Commission
Merican Broadcasting Co
FCC
Hollywood
Pec
Mutual Broadcasting System
National Broadcasting Con
Columbia Broadcasting System
Fred Alen
National Association of Broadcasters
Nab
Justin Miller
Commission
Fredia Henpele
Congress
Justice Department
CBS
Rush Clarke
Rochester
Music Club to Observe 20th Year
Mindkay Metsie club lontorrew marks its 20th anniversary and final year with an August 21 event. A program organized by Miss Bercy Heat Rom Bryaneton and Mrs. B C Hyatt includes thanks for courtesies and reader support as the club aims to foster appreciation for good music and local talent through continuation and development.
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Mindkay Metsie Club
Lontorrew
Alr
Bercy Heatrom Byaneton
B.C. Hyatt
Freitas Music Club
Stalion Kar
Js Apagement
MKS. B.C. Hyatt
Senators Split Over Nation's Farm Economy
Washington aug 20 senate agriculture leaders are sharply divided over farm price supports. debate centers on a one year extension of wartime price controls and the Anderson compromise set to provide an 80 percent parity floor under basic commodities. leaders anticipate a showdown vote as resistance and support collide within committees and chambers.
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John A. Goldsmith
Washington
Senate
Anderson
Agriculture
Jong Wran
Thomas
Anders
Olin D
Johnston
Udy
Spessard
Ion Age
George “D. Aiken
Agricultire Tary Charles
F. Brannan
Vast Drug Ring Exposed Across U S Peru Trade
Authorities announced the exposure of a powerful international drug smuggling ring tied to a $500,000-a-month cocaine trade between the United States and Peru. Ringleader Eduardo Balarezo was arrested aboard the liner La Guardia in New York, with more than 80 people detained in Peru and about 50 executives in the United States believed connected. Police described narcotics profits funding insurgent activity in Peru as part of a larger political struggle and outlined links to the Aprista party and Peruvian officials.
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Peru
Unit Nations Action
U. S
Su Janc
Eduardo Balar
Frezo
Great North ‘River
Long Island
U.S
Stal
Edw McDonald
Irer
Alfonso Milery Teran
Perugian Department Ofvestigation
Aprisia
Upri
Bukneze
Py Air S
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