Judge Calls a Meet of County Taxing Units in Hempstead
Judge A G Garrett has called a meeting of all county taxing units for August 29 at 7 30 p m in the courthouse courtroom Hear Stead County. The gathering aims to discuss tax equalization and preventing a reduction in state funds to taxing units. All boards are urged to be fully represented as important decisions will be made.
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Hempstead
A. G. Garrett
Ourhouse
Kitts
Court House
Stead
Guernsey Opens Schools September 5 Th Living Plan
Guernsey public schools announce opening on Thursday September 5 with a half day first two days and regular schedule starting September 9. Lunches begin September 9 and bus routes remain as last year. Negro schools follow same schedule with listed teachers and grades across the system.
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Guernsey
Arthur Gray
Myr. .Gray
Pheo
Coac Reed Beasley
Commercial
Elgie Huckabee
Parker ‘Rogers
Edna Bristow
Charlie “Wilson
Jidams
Prad Trae
Arkansas Per Capita Income Rises Among States
Census Bureau figures show Arkansas per capita income rising from 957 to 1046 dollars, with Mississippi lower. National personal income in 1936 reached 224 billion, a record, while state taxes per person remain among the lowest.
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Arkansas
Costas Bureau Peports
Kansas
Mpi
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hewaii
Ississippi
Delawares
Hee Coun
Burglary Trail Leads to Tense Home Confrontation
A fragmented police report describes a burglary investigation where a suspect followed a train across six blocks to a residence near a station. An occupant answered, allegedly identified as Arthur, and a confrontation ensued as officers pursued the suspect, with unclear outcomes and stray phrases about a “gob hand” and “admired” actions.
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Carraway
Burnss
Arthur
Wisconsin to Name a New Senator in Key Election
Wisconsin voters head to the polls today to pick a successor to the late Senator Joseph McCarthy for the remainder of his term through January 1969. Republican Governor Walter Kohler Jr. faces Democrat William Proxmire in a tight race that could redefine the state's Senate alignment after 25 years without a Democratic senator. Proxmire, a veteran but three-time candidate for governor, may struggle if Republican unity holds.
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Arthur Bystrom Milwaurel
Wisconsin
Josdah H. McCarthy
U. S.senate
Walter Kohler Jr
Eisenhower
William Praxmire
Howe
McCarthy
Phillip Nash
Flay
Proxmire
Kuhler
Todd Gave Data to Confidential Magazine in Trial
Hollywood producer Mike Todd testified that writer Hal Conrad persuaded him to confirm story material for Confidential and Whisper. Todd denied the statement in New York, saying he tried to stop the magazine from using the material and would not identify the tycoon linked to the alleged scandal.
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Wack" Lefler
Los ‘Angeles
Mike Todd
Confidential
Fred’ Meade
Hollywood
Whisper
Pod
Todd
Lizabeth Taylor
Meche
Operaisor
Hollywood Research, Inc
Hal Conrad
New York
Meate
Taim
Conrad
Holywood
Askaing
U S to Admit Communist Newsmen Debate Heats Up
Secretary at Dulles indicated the United States would consider admitting Communist newsmen from any country upon proper application. The statement followed Red demands and a shift in tone suggesting possible rapid changes in policy on foreign reporters.
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Narhington
Dulles
United At
Ils
Othe
United’ States
Red
Blale
Registration at District Negro Schools
Registration at District Negro Schools will occur Thursday and Friday, September 5 and 6. Grades 1-3 register Thursday, grades 4-6 Friday, with bus transportation arranged and a special schedule. High school students must pay 10 cents for a book fee and all pupils may enroll in the School Child Accident Insurance Policy at $2.00 per child. parents are urged to insure their children and read the notices.
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al . Hope District
Aid Foes Will Try to Wipe Out Increase
Congressional Republicans said after a White House meeting that President Eisenhower was satisfied with 3,025,060,060 in foreign aid funds. Senate leaders predicted Senate approval but a compromise may be needed in conference. The Senate aimed for a vote by nightfall as officials noted Communist gains in Syria and the need for a large long range aid program.
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Washngton
White House
Ledhower
Senate
GOF
Willam J. Krowland
Eisenhower
Syria
Koowland
Lewis
Senate Appropriations Carminittan
Knowland
Congress
Ht Congress
Situation in Syria Reviewed By Leaders
Washington readers today in Ateiyard Sen Knowland of California said Eisenhower gave a frank report on the current Middle East situation with Syria. He termed the issue a serious problem whose ultimate developments are uncertain and noted the need for flexibility in administering foreign aid.
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Washington
Hisenhower
Syria
Siona
Ateiyard Sen
Knowland
R-Callt
GOP
Eisenhower
Middle East
Anld Eisinhower
Woman Killed in Russellville Wreck
A 16 year old Harrisburg woman Emma Blumenatine died in a two vehicle crash on U S Highway 44 three miles west of Russellville Arkansas. Driver Jack Pindell 57 of Harrisburg and Miss Dorothy Lyle 28 of Colorado were involved. Lyle suffered a broken pelvis, fractured arm and other injuries while Pindell was not seriously hurt.
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Russellville
Ark
Harrisburs
Fl ‘Olorado
Pindell
Seeth
Miss Lyle
Was a Trying Day for This Fellow
Jonesboro report details a chaotic late day auto collision as Avi WPT MH Pattersatyas rushes home and crashes after seeing another driver. Patterson and the other motorist are rushed to an ambulance with no serious injuries reported.
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Jonesboro
Avi
Pattersatyas
Aloe
Alvalhey
Arton
Patterson
Russians Said to Armed Syria in Largescale Aid
Diplomatic sources in London estimated Russia has 350 military advisers in Syria and has sent about 83 million dollars in arms plus earlier shipments worth 50 million dollars. Armaments include 200 M4 tanks 60 self-propelled guns 200 armored personnel carriers 120 T82mm field guns 60 wallabe craft guns seven MIG 1 and MIG 3 planes and torpedo boats. More Soviet arms and ships are expected as Amicable talks proceed.
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London
Syrlia
Russia
Tno
Vst Fall
Suez
Syrhus
Stok
Ted Aga
Syvia
Briain
Lincoln High School Set to Open September Fifth
Lincoln High School in Washington Arkansas will open September 5 at 1 pm with Principal L Wee Wilamsay announcing a faculty meeting September 4 and registration September 6. Names listed include L. W. Williamson, J. P. Powell, Mrs. Golston, Miss Martin, and others. Bus routes remain regular and lunchroom opens September 1.
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Lincoln Wich
Washington
Arkansas
On. m
L. Wee Wilamsay
Ll. W. Willamson
GS. Williamson
J. P. Powell
G. B. Golston
A. J. Martin
Augusta Trotter
D. L. Williamson
V. V. Stuart
Mies Mary Wash
Willie K. Mitchell
WOW Camp Meet Planned Here in Woodmen Hall
Woodmen of the World will hold a Southwestern Log Rolling meet at Camp 24 Hope at 7 p m Thursday August 29 Woodmen Hall. Leo Hartsfield camp secretary announced the meeting Kenneth O Burrow Arkadelphia head consul for Arkansas will be special guest Refreshments will be served at the event
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Woodmen
Hope
Woodmen Hall
Leo Hartsfield
Kenneth O. Burrow
Arkadelphia
Arkansas
Will Bey
Tym
Absence policy tightens at school to curb truancy
Officials plan stricter rules for unexcused absences, insisting students must make up work after misses or risk earning zeros. Family sanctioned absences still burden the student, with potential loss of a fraction of credit and possible need to retake courses. Also: Miss Arkansas Suzanne Spuddey to appear on Fred Wesco CBS show at 8:30 am Wednesday. contest participants noted.
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Thie
Jose
Ogee
Arkansas
Suzanne Spuddes
Hot Springs
Fred Wes
CBS
Miss Spuddey
Miss Hope
Faubus Convinced No Special Session Yet
Arkansas Governor Faubus refused to call a special legislative session to address highway funding and a financial shortfall. legal adviser David McWoot argued funds were restricted to debt service on M41 bonds, while the Highway Commission warned of delayed payments to contractors as construction money accrues. The dispute centers on whether surplus funds exist for highway construction.
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Leon Hatch
Orval Jrattinis
Togley
Laegislatude al Hte
He Highway Department
Goverton
Hluiweay Department
Sevebeer
Pei
Wood
Cole
Lions Plan Benefit Activities Highlight Hope Club Events
Two scouts Roy Allison Jr and Mike Byrn spoke at the Hope Lions Club meeting at the Hotel Barlow after returning from the Bay Area encampment. The program included slides and travel notes, with proceeds from a future charity event benefiting the Student Loan Fund and a high school auditorium beauty contest slated for August 29.
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Bay
Scouts of America Valley Forge
Hope Lions’ Club
Barlow
Roy Allison Jr
Mike Byrn
Leo Compton
Louise Griffin
Wanda
Gasteil
Hope B&p W
Jon
Bob Brinda
Hope
Tielels
B& P W
Lion
Tames Moryson Blaled
Evans Boys Grow Pines in Arkansas Demonstration
Members of the Columbus 4-H Club, Gene and Evans, participated in a spring field day showing pine seed production. The event highlighted a stand of young pines with an estimated yield of 14 cards valued at $46.00 and noted a 19 year growth period to reach this stage.
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Gene
Play Evans
Columbus
Abu
Ryan's Boys
McNab
Arkansas State Forestry
St Orns
Els
Flye Olney
Aa & A
Civil Rights Bill Passes House Up to the Senate
Washington report on House passage of a compromise civil rights bill and the looming Senate battle as southern opposition and filibuster risks emerge. Key figures like Russell of Georgia weigh the outcome while President and administration plans hinge on the bill’s juror trial provisions and federal enforcement.
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House
Senate
Washington
House Nation
Seldot
Sinlihed-Vad
Lender
Dixin Forges
Jtonavar
Ure
Pitas
Lions Kiwanis Charity Baseball Soccer Benefit Night
Local clubs sell tickets for a Thursday night Lions Kiwanis benefit game at K park to fund a Hope Fair Park Youth Center. Lions edged Elwanians 16 40 12 last Tuesday with both teams ready to field all players for a full, competitive charity matchup.
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Lions
K-park
Hope Fair Park
Elwanians
Ramen Bey
Navy's Fourth Atom Sub Is Launched
In Portsmouth, Navy launches Swordfish, its fourth atom submarine. At 240 feet, the dwigscrew attack sub is smaller than Nautilus and Sea Dragon but larger than WWII fleet boats, second outpost of the Scale class. Swordfish aims to join active fleet in fall 1956.
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Pirtsmouth
U.S
Auto Damaged in Accident Monday
Police report a Monday motor accident damaged vehicles as Fay McClain and others were involved near Main Street. Investigators described the scene and noted no serious injuries.
30 000 Cases of Asian Flu in the U S
Public health official reports about 30000 suspected and confirmed Asian flu cases in the United States with cases noted in Alaska and nine other areas. The U S health statistics director cautions that some figures are underestimates and data are not yet lab confirmed. Continued on page two.
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Larry Moyer
Peiping
China
Peiping University
Morris Wills
Fort Ann
Lake George
Korea
Merbars
Wills
Peiplng University
Anis
Doever
Hugone Branateln
New York City
Ciizen
Capaci
United States
Fred Grab
Alexandra
America
Supreme Court
U. S
Washington
Bervige
Spo
Esmhan
Hague
Alaska
Cc. C
Heath
Opa
Weather Report From August Totals and River Readings
Partial weather data shows high around 100, low near 66 with rainfall totals for August. Red River readings list Fulton at 4.1 feet, Little River near Horatio 4.9 feet, and Whitecliffs area at 3 feet amid various fluctuating river stages.
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Red River
Fulton
Horatio
Whitecliffs
Toy
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