Our Daily Bread Sliced Thin on a Great Scandal
A vast scandal in the Department of Internal Revenue unfolds as 49 collectors and staff resign or are dismissed while 5 cases move to the Justice Department. The piece links graft to a fatigued Truman administration and warns of politics manipulating tax collection.
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W Atex
H. Washburn
Department of
Demcratic
Department of Internal Revenue
Department of Justice
Internal Revenue
Feders] Revenue
United States
Truman
America
Two Homes in Hope Damaged by Fires
The Hope Fire Department reported two house fires and four grass fires causing property loss yesterday and today. At 415 West Division the home of Tully Henry sustained about 400 dollars in damage mainly to a back porch around 3 a.m. A second house at 1101 Avenue B. was damaged when a grass fire got out of control, with about 150 dollars in damage. other grass fires caused no damage.
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Hope Fire Department
West Division
Tully Henry
Ave. B
Jess
Moscow Warns Turkey on NATO Membership
Moscow issued a second note to Turkey through Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko warning that Turkey joining NATO would harm Soviet Turkish relations. The note, handed to the Turkish ambassador in Moscow, held Turkey responsible for consequences and rejected Ankara’s claim of defensive, nonaggressive aims.
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London
Moscow
Turkey
le North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Soviet Union
Andrei Gromyno
United States
Powerful Man Arrested After Street Fight in Santiago
In Santiago Chile police arrested a man after a street brawl that left an opponent hospitalized. The victor was identified by papers as Juan Guzman aged 103. The adversary was 28. The article notes the 3,370 mile shortest safe navigable distance between New York and London.
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Santiago
Chile
Juan Guzmian
New York
London
Santa Schedule to Arrive Here in Hope
Santa Claus is due in Hope at 8 p m Monday for a week of visits and chats with children. He will tour downtown daily from 9 a m to 6 p m and broadcast on Station KXAN at 2 and 4 p m. Merchants keep downtown stores open until 8 p m on December 21 22 and 24. Christmas Day the stores will close, with December 25 the following day.
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Santa Claus
Nick
Hope
KXAN
Santa
Odessa Eyes Cleanup as Palio Cases Rise to Fifty
Odessa Texas, a city with about 30 000 people, plans a Monday cleanup as polio cases climb to 50 with nine deaths. Many students miss school. theaters and churches tell under 15s to stay home. Eight patients are treated locally, 33 elsewhere in Texas and neighboring states.
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Odessa
Tex
Doc
Abilene
Big Spring
Plainview
Dallas
San Antonio
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Sinois
A M Blevins Pioneer Hope Postman Dies at 81
A M Blevins 81 retired Hope Post Office worker died at his Hot Springs home Thursday. Funeral at Shower Springs at 2 p.m. Sunday led by Rev Isaac Baker. Born Corinth Arkansas he served 25 years in Hope and then moved to Hot Springs with Mrs Blevins. Survived by wife nine sons two daughters 31 grandchildren six great grandchildren.
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A. M. Blevins
Hope Post Office
Hot Springs
Shower Springs
Isaac Baker
Seventh Day Adventist Shurch
Malvern
Blevins
Corinth Ark
Hope
Hope Post Offices
Little Rock L. M
Texarkana
Ark
Paul Rose
Parks Ridge
Larry Elms
Watertown
Star Publisher Named Arkansas Member of SNPA Committee
The Star's A H Washburn from Chattanooga offices is named Arkansas member of the 16 member SNPA legislative committee. M R Ashworth of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer chairs, with Thomas L Rubinson of the Charlotte News as vice chair. Members include Carter Glass Jr of Lynchburg News and Advance for Virginia and Edgar G Harris of West Point Times Leader for Mississippi.
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Chattanooga
Ten
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
A. H. Washburn
The
Star
Arkansas
SNPA
M. R. Ashworth
Columbus (Ga
Trunk Slayer Winnie Judd Recaptured by Police
Winnie Judd, the famed trunk killer known as the Trunk Slayer, was recaptured after a 24 hour freedom bid. Police found the 48 year old former hospital inmate three blocks from an apartment court. she surrendered with little resistance, pleading to be released after a long confinement.
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Phoenix
Aviz
Dee
Winnie Rush Dude
Slit
Judd
Nee
George, Sanders
Harold
Dewitt
Jose
Msg
Dudd
Agnes Anne LeRia
Hedvig
Siamelwon
Shes
Warman
Eien Evans
Maud
Lowe
Mrs. Judd
Ruth
Two Soys Perish in Fire at Leatherwood West Virginia
Fire trapped two young boys Frankie 2 and Douglas 4 inside a burning home in Leatherwood West Virginia. Their mother Mrs Ida Milam 29 escaped with her infant daughter before the fire consumed the structure. The bodies of the two boys were recovered from a bedroom later.
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Leatherwood
Dee
Ida Milam
Frankie
Douglas
Negro 4-H Students Awarded at Washington Lincoln High School
The 4-H awards night at Lincoln High School in Washington honored fifteen club members for 1951 achievements in leadership and service. Named county winners included Lois Penples of Sheppard and Augusta Woods of Powers, with many 4-H leaders also praised. County and state program officials introduced, as 4-H clubs across the county gathered for the ceremony.
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Ehanaydon Rm
Lois Penples
Sheppard
Alf Club
Augusta Woods
The
Powers Club
Olio County
Ish Brace
McCaskill
Chauntiy Ratgle
Washyeeten Clothings View
Dora Crobsten
Washington
di Rewels
Martine Simamons
Laredy
Willian Chapel
George Mon
Teeturiui Fehanee
Aimong
Sevenvins
See Bruych
Blessant Community
Cereruet Nish
Charles Cyopper
Willie _ Chapel GOMES
Glad Williamson
Williliptern
Abbert A. Radawn
Elt Plegsant
Breefing Mullins
Rivers Community
Peartine Hcheathairt
Mars Huw Cominnue
Lion
Wong Weow
Walker Mletaing
Pugeant
Javis Peoples
Heoonel
Park ducks sold to control overcrowding in city lake
Park officials in Hukerstown Ma reported solving a duck overpopulation by selling the birds at one cents per pound alive. About 25 of the 200 ducks remained unsold after the sale, a buyer quipping that eliminating them was easier than hunting.
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Hukerstown
Raderstown
Stock Show at Chicago Closes Today
Chicago stock show wraps after an eight day run. Manager Wilkins notes nearly a half million dollars in sales as the big event ends tonight. Exhibits include a 40k pound rodeo display and other livestock offerings, with prize money and bids recorded as the exposition closes.
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Chicago
Chichwe
Livestork
Daday
Manger Wilkins
Plata
Churchill vows not to ask money for aid to Britain
Winston Churchill says Britain will not seek financial help from the United States, despite Allied wartime ties. Officials note discussions may cover broader cooperation, but the prime minister insists Britain will bear its own costs as officials consider potential talks with Truman administration.
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Worthington
Winston Churchill
Truman
Churchill
Studi
As of 1950 there were 227,444 miles of concrete roads
In 1950 the United States reported about 227,444 miles of concrete roads serving highways and local routes. The figure captures a vast expansion of postwar infrastructure and road-building activity across states, cities, and counties.
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United
Four Powers Meet to Consider Ending Arms Race
Déclarations from leaders of the United States, Soviet Union, United Kingdom, and France indicate a fresh push toward disarmament. Officials met at the Trocadéro Gardens amid secrecy, with quotes noting hope for progress and observers reporting cautious optimism despite rain.
First Christian Church to Observe Woman's Day
The Women of the First Christian Church plan an Evening program on Sunday December 2 at 7 30 p m to observe Woman's Day with talks on the women of the Bible by Mrs Ted Jones and a devotional by Mrs Wm Hardagree. Music includes a duet by Mrs B L Reilly and Mrs Mike Kelly and solos by Mrs Robert Conway. Youth and adult choirs will sing A Heart That Can Understand. The offering aids missionary work. Committee members are Mrs Olive Adams and Mrs George Wright.
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Women of the First Christians
AM Christian
Out
United States
Ted Jones
Wm. P. Hardagree
B. L. Reilly
Mike Kelly
Robert Conway
Oliver Adams
George Wright
Blevins Youth Injured When Auto Hits Train
An automobile driven by Perey Honea struck a Frisco Freight train at West Avenue about 1 a m injuring a Blevins boy aged year. He received treatment for severe cuts and possible spine injury and was attended by Dr. J. Mr. Lile and hospital staff.
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Perey Honea
Blevins
Allies Alarmed By Mounting Red Airpower Talks Snag
United Nations and Allied negotiators face renewed friction as China rejects a key proposal on airpower in Korea. Talks focus on bases and airfield access, with U N and Allied officials warning against a Soviet and Chinese buildup.
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Mangan
Sorea
Dev
United Nations Command
Allse
Korea
Panmun
North Korea
Tracds
United Nations
Viet Adm
C. Turner
USN
Abdotsy
Koren
U.N. Spoloami
Wiliam P
Nuekola
Armb
Joy
Eup
United Ne
United Nationa
Spondents
U. N
Soviet and satellite forces build strength behind the Tron Curtain
Western intelligence reports outline growing Soviet and satellite forces in Europe. Reed Dutgarin notes 100,000 to 110,000 troops with tanks, while Albania and Bulgaria expand, and Soviet divisions number 165 to 175. Training rises, morale high in some regimes, restples among others. A Greek incident hints at anti-Communist infiltrators and radio intelligence activity.
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Reed Dutgarin
Bulwaria
Ure al
Albania
Armel
Leos
Wauna
Tron
Na ‘Wastern
Russia
Borgelf Iy
Thie
Yugoslavia
Informeasat
Greece
Baclk Fran Ahunia
Vleana
Ine Furmunt
Mother Victim of Red Ransom Racket
San Francisco reports Sing hee Jang an 87 year old mother in Kwantung province China died by suicide after extortion by Chinese Communist ransom gangs. Her son Jang says she paid $1,000, was arrested again on Nov 7, fined $1,000, and drowned herself on Nov 24 after failing to obtain funds.
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San Francisco
Due
South China
637 Vets Returning Home From Ko Yeun War
San Francisco reports 6319 combat veterans will enter the Golden Gate Monday aboard two transports. One ship carries 4,777 Army men for reassignment or discharge, docking at Fort Mason. The second ship will follow with Army and two Navy men headed to Camp Blomenan for refurishment.
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Golden Gate
Millitary Sea Transport Service
Fort Maon
Santee
Camp Bloneman
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