Prohibitionists Clash Over Liquor Policy in Hempstead County
In a 1954 letter from Hope Arkansas, readers debate liquor regulation and tax funds. The exchange notes Prohibitionist stances, concerns about youth influence, and the use of liquor taxes for schools versus policing. It cites Randolph County’s dry vote and details Hempstead County hospital bond financing plans and allocations.
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the Star
Uquor
Hissa
Randolph County
Yulurs
Guye, Basye
GI Soldier Promoted Amidst Isolation In Germany
Frankfurter dispatch profiles Raymond L. Cate of Saco Maine, promoted to private first class based on duty and dependability. He recalls being left behind by his unit for six cold days, joking he might stay a year or two if needed. His first sergeant once listed him AWOL and assigned K P upon return.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Uiti
Raymond L. Cate
Saco
K.P
Cotton Crop Back in Lap of Congress
Secretary Benson rebuts Rep Whitten and says farm law does not authorize a larger 1954 cotton planting allotment despite surplus. He notes no national emergency justifies boosting quotas and maintains the October plan to set a 17,910,000 acre allotment, about 26 percent below this year’s plantings. Several Southern lawmakers had urged renewal.
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Ovida
Martin Washington
Congress
Benson
Rep Whitten
D-Miss
GOP
South
Congresso
Whillen
Whitlen
Farm Prices Show Decline in Arkansas and Nation
Arkansas farmers saw the prices received index fall four points from October to November, a 14 percent drop, while the national index slipped one point. The Crow Reporting Service attributed declines mainly to a four percent fall in the grain index and a two percent drop in the cotton index.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Crow Reporting Service
Jurist Clark Defies State Dept in Germany Stand
Frankfurt reports Judge Clark, amid tensions with the State Department, vows to defy orders and refuses to leave his post. Washington has announced his termination by January, while Clark threatens a sit down strike in his court and accuses officials of attempting to discipline him.
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Frankiputrt
Germany
Dustien Wirhint Chists
Aragha
State Department
Savanang
Noo J
Bowdes Medrthie
Dobu Lusster Dulles
Clark
Streplus
My Cour Daciel
U. S
Harvard
James Cent
Ex Red Gouzenko Eyes Canada S Red Fear Recall Night
Ex Soviet code clerk Gouzenko in Canada recalls 1945 terror night while facing U S pressure for a public testimony. The State Department asks Canada to arrange an interview with Senator Jenner and Robert Harris on the witness, under Canadian authority and Gouzenko’s guarded protection.
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Warren Rogers JR
Washington
Iper Gouszenko
North America
Dewartnent
Carmulan
Gouzenko
Sen. Jenmer
R-Td
Robert Harris
Senate
Internal Security Subcommittee
Canada
Ottawa
United States
State Department
Jenner
Govvenko
Gouvenko
Comedians as Politicians Idea by Henry Youngman
Henry Youngman proposes using career comedians in government to defuse heated debates at the United Nations and in major labor disputes. He suggests a 15 minute break for a professional comic to calm officials, hoping laughter yields clearer thinking and prevents strikes.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Henry Youngman
Youngman
Milton Berle
United Nations
Henn
U. S
Testament Rejections Highlight Prisoner Mail Drama
In Panmunjom a Reuters style report notes 22 Red affiliated prisoners reject New Testaments and seek Communist newspapers. Indian guards delay mailing to POWs while a Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission decides on handling letters. South Korean explainers rush through interviews with Communist-leaning ROK prisoners.
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Panmunjom
Korey
Tup
Aspokesman
United States
Tteds
Theas
North Korea
Nitioy Repatriation Commission
James Morrissey Panmunjom
Korea
Solower
G. W's
ROK
Judge Brown Critical Of Arkansas Boys Industrial School
Texarkana circuit judge Lyle Brown blasted the Arkansas Boys Industrial School as a disgrace, sentencing three teenagers to two years each after a grade school cafeteria break in. He criticized the facility for failing to teach trades and aid youths, calling it the only institution for teenage boys and urging reform.
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Texarkana
Arkansas Boys Industrya
Lyle Brown
Bere
Brown
Eighth Judicial District
Columbia County
Indicted State Dept Veteran Ties to Communists Probe
Former State Department official faces charges amid a probe into alleged Communist links. The same inquiry connects a congressman to communist associations, with testimony details and party staff loyalty disputes noted as the investigation unfolds in New York City.
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State Dept
Ironic But Hiss Eligible for Pension
Former State Department official who is in prison for perjury remains eligible for a civil service retirement pension at age 62. Officials said the civil service retirement law does not withhold a pension from those convicted of crimes, and Hiss began serving his sentence in 1950 with time off for good behavior. He resigned from the department in 1936 and deductions were taken from his pay, with retirement eligibility unaffected by his conviction or current imprisonment.
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Warington Cudh
Alyoer Thiss
Sldte
Ulticid
Civil Service
Hiss
State Department
Whittaker Chambers
Selbconfessordt
Tilas
Hi Aiey
Funse
Lafayette Has Money for Road Work
In Arkansas, Lafayette County property owners offer to donate land or funds to speed road improvements. The Highway Commission discusses potential exchanges for right of way on Highway 162 from Van Buren to Alma, and Lafayette’s 10 mile segment of Highway 160 east from Bratlay may receive about 40 000 to 70 000 dollars for early upgrades. Other cites include proposals to widen Highway 67 in Lawrence County and Stuttgart main street, plus a project linking Highways 1 and 20 in Marvel Pinnips County.
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Hemnsteade County
W. R. Stephens & Co
Little Luvk Investment House
Little Rock
Foynera
van Burensind
Alina
Ar ‘Sensins Highway Commission
G Lee
Crawford County
Proverty
Raymond Gee
Lea
Charles C. Wine
Texarkana Atetorney
Bratlay
Lafayette County
Cyber
Walnaut Ridge
Hoxie
Lawrence County
Stuttgart
Marvel
Pinnips County
Grunewald Released From Jail After Early Parole
Sonny Grunewald a one time Washington wirpiler was freed after serving most of a 90 day sentence for probation violations. His wife greeted him at the workhouse gate and the couple posed for photographers before walking away together.
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Washington
Sonny
Grunewald
Husanedn
Hunter
Ordam
Body of Child Found by Her Father
Barbara Sue Stedent, missing for days, was found dead three miles from Whippart in a swampy area. Coroner C. Plaward and officials led a large search of about 400 officers, volunteers, and National Guard members before the body was recovered.
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Maianna
Barbara Stedent
Wien
Sae
Barbara Sue
C. Plaward
G. Lanten
Barhinn
May
Myra
Jones
Dones
Hundreds Help Usher in Yule Season in Hope
A formal Christmas season opening in Hope drew hundreds to the post office square last night at 6:30. The Hope High School Glee Club under Mrs. Jt. Hyatt and the High School band led by Thomas Cannan performed carols as Christmas lights were switched on. Stores handed out candy and stayed open until 8 p.m.
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Hope
Op. Ain
Ie Post Office
Diereetlun
Jt. C. Hyatt
Thomas Cannan
All Around the Town Highlights Local Honors and Changes
City employees report pay increases and a general raise after a six month training period. Hebden Cornelius Funeral Home adds a compact portable oxygen unit to ambulance equipment, operable by a child. Kay Kent is chosen for Debate Team at Henderson State Teachers College. Southern State honors include James Parley of Stamps and Larry Moses of Hope for academic and leadership achievements. Wheaton Crusaders win College Conference titles. Dick Bruner earns a major letter and all conference spot. Fort Bragg and Route Three personnel noted for training and service completions.
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Kay Kent
Leater Kent
Henderson State Teachers College
Southern State
James Parley
Stamps
Sonny E Jen
Hope
William Marlin
Larry Moses
Perry Mosey
Uni
Eisenhower Hosts Winston Churchill in Conference
President Eisenhower hosted British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and French Premier in a high level conference summary of discussions. The ceremony featured a welcome aboard and a display of camaraderie with gestures and photo opportunities as leaders planned for continuing alliance.
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Winston Churchill
Welch Fusiliers
Kindley Field
Tultchus
Reytiuda
Eisenhower
Witgston Chivehill
Tony
Bip
Risshy
Avata
United States
Byan Rabbes
Winston
Atthang
Eden Sine
Churchill
Tanda
Fan
Chaychill
Poral
Wit Lawlyl
Eisenlower
Euler
Ex-Convict Clings to Story in California Extradition Fight
Ex-convict Burr, known as Anthony J. Zibauer in Los Angeles, insists on his innocence as extradition to California proceeds. He, faced with police questioning, claims he was in Ohio and denies involvement in a November shooting. Detected inconsistencies and reliance on news reports emerge as authorities await further actions.
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Kiley
California
Raye
Kies
Akirom Qo
Bulle
Anthony J. Zibauer
Albisougyisi
Los Angeles
Barr
Ohio
Burr
David Pitzgibbot
Chick Dimosel
Muida Iin Barr
Salvation Army Official to Preach Here
Col Barnes of Louisville Kentucky will deliver a sermon at a special community service Sunday at 2 6 at Pitst Baptist Church. Hope Ministerial Alliance and local Salvation Army unite to sponsor. Music will be supplied by Wright Baptist. Public urged to attend to hear an outstanding officer of the Salvation Army.
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al Commando
Salvation Army
Louisville
Kentucky
Atleymoon
Hope Ministerial
Alliance
Jocal Salvation Army
Bal Hon Army
Hholy
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