Russians Align With Iran in New Middle East Strategy
London reports say Moscow wooing Iran with a cautious strategy to gain influence among Baghdad Pact nations. Iran seeks non political aid and storage-dam projects while Tehran warns against Soviet political meddling as both nations pursue cooperative ties.
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Iran
London
Alitela
Moscow
Britain
Iraq
Pakistan
Tranien
Russia
Soviet Union
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Sa ‘Chaince
Syria
Wallels
Turkey
Hope City Council weighs Ark La franchise changes
Regular session hears bids and questions on a $250000 pond project for Hope Water and improvements. Council considers a franchise tax hike to $20 per unit and appoints a manager board to oversee the operation while several council members grill police and city officials about ongoing trials. The meeting favors moving forward with appointed directors and public works plans with little opposition raised.
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Hope City Council
Nolson
Eering
Shirley Aga
NYF Plans Worship at Narrows Sunday
Members of the senior NYF of First Methodist Church plan outdoor worship and fellowship at Narrows Lake on Sunday, August 35. The group will meet on Second Street side. Chaperones Susan whavis, O Neal, and Kinard Young will accompany the groups by Saturday.
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NYF
First Methodist
Narrows
Lake
Cy Susan
O'Neal
Anc Mus
Kinard Young
Fulbright Pushes Travel Ban Question on Red China
Senator Fulbright declares the State Department ban on United States newsmen traveling to Communist China a head-in-the-sand policy. He introduces a resolution to express Senate sentiment urging entry of bona fide newsgathering representatives to all countries, arguing the ban withholds information Congress could use in policy making.
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Ren
Fulbright
D- Ari
Department Pan
Communist
China
Senate
Congress
Department ‘of State
Dows
Tabernacle to Take Part in World Evangelism Drive
The Tabernacle Assembly of God in Cleveland Ohio will join the 27th biennial session of Geneva Cornell of Assemblies of God from August 28 to September 3. Rev W C Land pastor says the local church is happy to cooperate in this world evangelism drive under the theme World Evangelism Day.
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Cornell
Assemblies of i
Cleveland
Ohio
Taissionaey
Assembly of God
Hoffa Denies Knowledge of Union Purchase From Hoodlum
Senate Rackets panel questions James Hoffa over a Chicago mansion bought for $150,000 by Teamsters locals 290 and 337. Hoffa denies knowing Chicago racketeer Ricca owned the property and cites loans from fellow unionists and employers. he asserts the building serves as a training site for officials handling pension funds.
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Jemes Hoffa
Paul
Riceh
Chicago
Teamsters Union
Hoffe Ncl
Qial Ricca
Rieca Fe
Natal
van Sid Capone
Midwest Teamsters Union
Senate
Trds
Chalrimin McClean
D-Aris
Hoffin
New York
Johnny Dio
Teamyters
Talon
Ricca
Huffa
Robert F. Kennedy
Hoffa
Yeamster
Detroit
Pru DeLucia
Kennedy Jtet
DeLucia
Riera
Postenel
Alee
Pein
Gerald
Teamsters
Halfa
Midwest
Upion
Frendhmen
Kennedy
Two Injured in Accident on Highway 67 East of Hope
Two men were injured in a two car crash on Highway 67 about three miles east of Hope Tuesday afternoon. Rev Callicot, 85, and Donald J. Mockler, 26, sustained head lacerations, broken nose and ribs, and knee injuries respectively. Callicot was cited for driving on the wrong side of the highway. Both cars were badly damaged and occupants were treated at Memorial Hospital.
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Highway 67
Callicot
Hope Rt
Memorial Hospital
Oakefest
Donald J. Mocllery
New Athens
Downing
Massey Again Jumps at Chance to Play Lincoln
Raymond Massey, famed actor, seeks another turn as Abraham Lincoln in a forthcoming tour and Broadway revival. The veteran star reflects on his career since first opening on Broadway in Robert Sherwood's play and notes his strong desire to portray Lincoln again despite personal reasons.
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Massey
Lincoln
Maseyy
Broadiway
Robert Sherwood
Ake
Lingolty
Mur Ag
Insadja
Norman
Parts of GOC Meet Here to Be Televised
Residents of this area are reminded of the citywide Observer Corps meeting on Friday, August 23, at Hempstead Court House. Captain Leon Patton of the Shreveport filler center will discuss the purpose and meaning of national safety, including atomic radiation safety. A local group will visit Texarkana's radar station to advertise the meeting and seek TV coverage from KCMC TV.
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Hempstead
Leon “Patton
Shreveport’ Filler
Don Oglesby
Benny Roberts
Shanon Roberts
Glenda * Kelly
Bonnie Clark
Doug Jester
Texarkana
GOC
Kcmctv
Texarkane
Jalen
Faubus Keeps Stand on Vocational School Site
Governor Faubus said he would not interfere with the state Board of Education's decision on a site for the $500,000 vocational school funded by the 1957 Legislature. He favored Little Rock or Pine Bluff as central locations, while noting legislative sponsors' views should weigh with the board. He spoke after receiving Rep. J. B. O'Daniel who urged Magnol ia as site, and indicated he would support the chosen site to fulfill the law enabling multiple vocational schools in time.
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Leon Hatch
Little Rock
Orval
Faubus Taday
Lewielawre
Pine Bluff
Faubus
J. B. O'Raniel
Columbia County
Magnolig
Pine Bill
Megaulis
Camden
State Board of Education
Fapling
Begiala
Nilia
Lishdyl
Loli
Bethel
Praiely Gounlyo
Paw Yao Dalsem
County
Ade
Quival
Committee Cuts 215 Million From AFC Fund Plan
In Washington the House Appropriations Committee trimmed about 215 million from the Atomic Energy Commission request for 2.49 billion to fund separate engineering and construction for the current year. Most cuts were bookkeeping, with a late added program for government-built power rendoy opposed by the administration. If approved, total House-voted cuts in regular appropriations would exceed 5.4 billion, while the Senate had passed 1A of bills totaling about four trillion dollars. The committee spared crucial AG materials and weapons programs and targeted a three month financing period for facility operations contracts, while reducing industry cooperation funding and delaying some project plans pending more definite details.
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Washington
House
Atamic Energy Commission
Rendoy
Rendoy's Opposed By Thhe
AEC
Senate
Dale Jas
Lis
Commission
Pengainn
U S Payroll Slashed in Economy Push
Washington reports administrators plan sweeping cuts to the federal payroll and programs to enable a possible tax cut next year. Officials say spending will be reduced below this year’s level, with a goal to trim as much as a billion dollars from the 71.89 billion proposed by Eisenhower. Senator Byrd backs the economy push, calling it a serious effort to curb federal outlays amid doubts about the plan’s pace.
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Washington
Miserhower
Eisenhower
Congress
Sen
Byrd
Secord
AHC to Discuss Financial Plight
The Arkansas Highway Commission planned an afternoon meeting to review the state Highway Department’s finances. Commissioner Parkin said another session will follow once monthly financial reports are ready, as the panel weighs funding shortages and potential adjustments amid the current fiscal crisis.
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Littee Rock
Arkansas Highway
State Highway Department
Parkin
Roel
Commission
Doctor Elated With Success of His Flight
A South Dakota rescue report recounts Air Force Captain David G. Simson’s 32 hours near space above Elm Lake. Simson reached high altitude in a marathon voyage, observing a purple daytime sky and stars. He hoped extended flights could unlock future space travel despite earthly limits. Continued on Page Three.
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Fredrick
Apacarnial
Ouley
Apne
David G
Simson
Ile Mal
Simons
Pinu Coun
Space
Traevet
Corn Belt Cathlics Meet at Blevins
Corn Belt Hatcheries, Inc schedules a commercial egg producers meeting at 7:45 p.m. Thursday in Blevins School. All interested persons in McKaskill and Blevins areas are invited to attend.
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Corn Belt Hatcheries, Inc
Blevins School
McCaskill and Blevins
Ike Seeks Compromise On Civil Rights Bill In Senate Talks
President Eisenhower indicates openness to a partial compromise as Congress debates the civil rights bill. Republicans and Democrats push differing enforcement provisions while the Senate adopts amendments limiting federal enforcement and jury trial requirements, amid ongoing White House discussions.
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Ike
Eisenhower Seeks Two Year Nuclear Test Suspension
President Eisenhower proposed a two year halt to nuclear tests if Russia agrees to eventual permanent limits on weapon material production. He said Canada France and Great Britain join the push, and the plan would be discussed at a United Nations subcommittee meeting in London as a major step toward a sound world disarmament agreement.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Canada
France
Great Britain
Hig Proposst
United’ Nations
Npiy
London
New Agent in Charge of L A FBI Office
Little Rock aboard AP reports the FBI in Los Angeles has a new agent in charge. Joseph John Casper age 39 arrives from New Haven Connecticut where he led a field office for five years. Casper succeeds Alley M Bryant who previously held the post in New Haven.
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L. A
FBI
Little Rock
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Joseph John Casper
Casper
New Haven
Conn
PBI
Casper Replacas Alley M. Bryant
Changes in Local Retail Leadership Rename West Stores
Multiple management shifts appear at West's Department Store and Penney outlets. Pete Heflin moves from West’s manager to Repliants Departnent Store. Rephan's promotes to West's assistant manager. Clifford Cox becomes Penney store manager amid ownership rumors. Other personnel moves include Jimmy Dowell, Bilph Mapes, and Joan Randolph taking new roles or relocating for reassignment. community events and a bank meeting are noted, with stray references to military and local gatherings.
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Pete Heflinan
West
Jimmy Dowell
Aps
Jess “Pend Graft
Rephan
Battle over civil rights bill stalls in House rules panel
Washington factions clash over civil rights legislation as debate centers in the House Rules Committee. Rep Howard Smith warns of obstruction while Northern and Western Democrats consider a coalition to force action, with a potential late night vote decision looming.
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Washington
Republica
Olor
Howard Smith
Fouth Northern
Western Democrats
A.smajority
Weather report and forecasts across Arkansas Louisiana and Oklahoma
Weather data for 24 hours ending 7 am Wednesday shows high 92 and low 65 with August rainfall 0.42 inches and year total 48.65 inches. Rivers Red River rose 0.2 feet to 5.4 feet. Titthy River at pool stage. no change expected. Arkansas: clear to partly cloudy mild through Thursday with scattered showers in the north. highs mid 80s to low 90s. lows 60s. Louisiana: generally clear to partly cloudy through Thursday. thundershowers near the coast Thursday afternoon. Oklahoma: warm and sunny today and tonight. high around 95 to 108. low around mid 60s to mid 70s.
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Hiei
Associated Press
Souheast
Avisansis
Afrkan
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