Ex-Army officer cites Hopkins on atomic shipments to Russia
Former Captain G Racey Jordan told Fulton Lewis Jr that during World War II Hank Hopkins directed atomic material shipments from the United States to Russia. A Denver manufacturer corroborates handling uranium on the same Lend Lease route. the claim triggers debate over high level disclosure and Roosevelt connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hopkins
United States
Russia
G. Racey Jordan
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Jordan
Great, Falls
Mont
Fairbanks
Alaska
Denver
Col
Joran
Hopkins
Roosevelt
FBI
Angel
Growers to Vote on Market Quotas This Week
County PMA offices in Hempstead and Martindale counties prepare for the national cotton marketing quota referendum set for December 15. About 2609 eligible Hempstead growers will vote across roughly 20 polling places. Officials work on farm acreage allotments and mailing dates, with quotas proclaimed October 3 by Secretary Brannan pending a two thirds approval by voters.
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United States
PMA
Hempstead
Martindale
Pus
Secretary of Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan
Joint Legion Meeting Planned at Blevins Post 279
The Moore Harris American Legion Post 279 and the Legion Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting in Blevins on Wednesday night December 7 at 6:30. The program opens with a Sing Song, followed by a roundtable on The Legion: A Democratic Organization. Afterward, separate business sessions will occur, and the Auxiliary Food Committee will serve a meal. The Post is building a new Legion Hut. foundation poured last week and work is expected to continue under Post Commander Leo Willard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore-Harris American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Blevins
Legion
Auxiliary
Leo Wilard
Blevins PTA Supper Night At School Cafeteria
The Blevins PTA will host a politick supper in the school cafeteria on Thursday at 7 o'clock. The event is for the PTA family and no business will be discussed.
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Blevins Pta
Blevins P. T. A
Entity
Patmos Negro PTA to Meet December 7
The Patmos Negro school PTA will hold a meeting at the school at 7:40 p.m. December 7. Lloyd Washington is president and Raside Johnson secretary, with buses and vans at regular times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patmos Negro Pta
Patmos Negro
PTAW
Lloyd Washingtos
Raside Johnson
Arkansas Weather Forecast Looks Cool After Noon
Arkansas forecast calls for a cool afternoon with temperatures easing after noon. North and northwest areas see milder overnight lows while Tuesday remains cloudy with a waning trend.
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Arkansas
North West
Nationalists Pulling Out of Chengtu
The Chinese nationalist government begins airlift from Chengtu to Formosa Island as Red troops advance on the city after taking Chungking. Chiang Kai-shek vows to fight, while nationalist officials evacuate and charter planes for retreat via Chanama and air routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chengtu
Nanking
Hong Kong
Sing Tao Man O
Formosa
Chungking
Chiang Kai-shek
Czechoslovakia
May Begins Federal Prison Time In War Bribery Case
Ashland Kentucky December 5 1947 former House Military Affairs Committee chairman An drew J May began serving a federal prison term for wartime bribery and conspiracy He arrived with U S Marshal John M Moore of Lexington after a cat and mouse sequence with reporters The Garsson brothers Henry and Murray operated a wartime munitions concern and were convicted on July 3 1947 for using May s influence for profit Moore denied having a commitment order for the ex congressman The warden Culver announced May 6 30 a m admission and the marshal said the meeting occurred in Catlettsburg prior to entering the institution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Andrew J. May
House Military Affairs Committee
Johnm. Moore
Lexington
U. S
Mareshal
Astern
Kentucky
May
Garsson Brothers
Henry and
Murray
KimySselt
War Department
Garssons
Moore
Culver
A. S
John M. Moore
Local Scout Leaders Meet in Texan Camp for Plans
Hempstead and Caddo Council leaders gathered at Camp Preston Hunt in Texas for a weekend scout leaders meeting. Participants included Teddy Dynes, Bill Wray, Frank Cochhill, and Hope area delegates, as they drafted preliminary plans for the 1950 Boy Scout camping season and named additional captains and workers for the Hempstead Council’s Boy and Girl Scout Financial Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead Council
Teddy Dynes
Bill Wray
Frank Cochrill
Hope
Caddo Council
Preston Hunt
Texakana
Boy Scouts
Caddo E Council
Ferrell Williams
Bill Gentry
A. D. Brannan
Cecil Weaver
Victor Coby
ALS
Pop
Willis
Milton Dillard
Fred Robertson
Herbert Burns
Howard Gyers
Doyle Reaves
C. Coleman
Bob Turner
C. W. Tarpley
Kelsie Putman
Ray Turner
R. L. Branch
Jay Polk
Bill Rearden
Dale Dunes
Fred Greshant
Mike Kelly
Clyde Tyland
Bill Holt
James A. Me Calle
Mualeulin Portur Fielel
Santa Envoy's Visit Encourages Hope Children
Santa's Envoy writes to boys and girls in Hope inviting them to meet weekly downtown and on Saturdays. He explains Santa will read letters, asks children to write or hand him notes, and urges families to visit stores and spread festive cheer before Christmas. Miss Merry Christmas signs off with goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Santis
Hope
Hike Expected Soon in Price of Steel
Pittsburgh reports steel industry spokesmen expect price increases as labor and material costs rise. Major producers Jones and Laughlin and United States Steel acknowledge cost pressures and study possible price revisions. Public comments vary, with no firm timetable given. Public notices warn consumers may pay more as production costs climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Litle Doub
Ben Moreell
Jones and Laughlin Steel Jeorporation
U. S. Steel Corsporation
Moarcell
Republic. Steel Corporation
Won't Be Long Before Neckties Dominate Christmas Gifts
HAL BOYLE laments unwelcome neckties as a yearly burden for American men. He considers a society to curb the trend and cites reader anecdotes on odd uses for old ties, from artful wall hangings to makeshift skipping ropes, and even retaliation ideas to discourage future gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Indivi¢Hansa
Ragor
Mick
Economy Outlook Bright Amid Inflation Fears
Washington reports inflation warnings but most economists discount immediate danger with 1950 prosperity seen. President Truman unlikely to press new standby anti inflation powers despite rising wages and government spending, forecasts point to continued high income and production with deflation risk lingering in key industries. Senator Flanders says no inflation controls are needed now as the economy remains on a steady keel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Bank
Douglas
D-Ill
Congress
White House
Flanders
Vermont
Senate-House Economic Committee
Band Directors Plan District Clinic in Southwest Arkansas
Band directors from the Southwest District of the Arkansas School Hand & Orchestra Association met at Hope High School to finalize plans for junior and senior clinics and a district festival. Junior clinic set for January 6-7 in Magnolia, senior clinic February 3-4 in Arkadelphia, festival on April 7 at Queen City.
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Southwest
Arkansas
Hand & Orchestra Association
Hope High School
Magnolia
Arkadelia
eQueen
Malvern
Clinic
Ruel Oliver
Oliver
John Harding
Hot Springs
John Glenn
Macfreesbore
Adam West
Gene Witherspoon
DeQueen
Penn Tucker
Wallace van Sickie
Yerger Host to District Teachers Association
The Southwest District Teachers Association No. 3 will convene Friday December at Yerger High School with President G Ivory presiding. The program features departmental meetings on Visual Education reading community problems and guidance. Afternoon summaries will be given by consultants and district officials. Main address by John H. Waite president Arkansas Teachers Association followed by remarks by Ed McCuistow. A note on health concludes with guidance on fasting periods of four or five days.
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Southwest District Teachers Association No. 3
Yerger High School
Ivory
Whbous
John H. Waite
Arkansas ‘Teachers Aasso
Ed McCuistiow
CL A.licks
State Department of Holucw Lta
Miners Return to Work as Three-Day Week Begins
The nation’s soft coal mines reopen after strikes as 490,000 United Mine Workers return to 12:01 a.m. shifts under John L. Lewis’s three-day week. Western Pennsylvania and Kentucky operators report mixed momentum toward a five-day plan. small Kentucky truck operators may sign this week to move to five days. December earnings hover around $199.50 for nine days before Christmas, with back pay in sight and hopes dashed for a broader five-day week until a contract is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Kentucky
Hoover to Push New Economy Drive
Hoover plans a Washington speech at the National Reorganization conference to call for reducing government waste through reorganizing agencies. He argues excess spending and high taxes threaten the republic and contrasts practical economy with political rhetoric while facing mixed support in Washington.
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Washington
Dec
Herbert Hoover
Republic
Hoover
New York
Taft
Ohio
Ugyg
Gabrielson
GOP
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Wounded Farmer Accused in Fatal Shooting
Marshall reports a wounded farmer, Hoy Bryan, 41, accused of shooting Sheriff Doyle Smith, 31, in Marshall's business district after officers ordered him from a party. Bryan was arrested near his home after being wounded in the chest. Bryan's son Bill, 1, was struck in the arm during the exchange. Sheriff Smith survived a gunshot wound to the side. condition listed as dul serigis.
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Marshall
W. D. Walker
Doyle Smith
Searcy County
Hoy Bryan
Bryan
Bill
Mie
Walker
Sheriff Smith
Ex-Pilot Tells of Ferry Job During World War II
Cincinnati based former army ferry command officer Ben L. Brown, 27, testified that crates and suitcases carried on C4 cargo planes toward a Soviet destination contained earth-like material, guarded by Russian troops, and suspected to be uranium shipments under lend-lease. He described six crate runs from Great Falls to Fairbanks in late 1944, with guards armed with 45 caliber and submachine guns. Brown, once of Taedo Ohio, is now an automobile salesman in Lockland.
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Cincinnati
Army Ferrying Command
Ben L. Brown
Great Falls
Mont
George Racey Jordan
Air Force
Washington
Russia
Jordan
FBI
Congressional
Brown J
Fairbanks
Alaska
Brown
Alaskan
Contributions Aid Victims of Dormitory Fire
A dormitory fire at the University of Oklahoma killed three and injured 21. Survivors were aided by cash donations and clothing, with Red Cross providing 150 dollars per person for 440 survivors. A single Oklahoma City church donated 1000 dollars. Damages were about 300000 dollars. Names of the deceased include Maurice Lheawn, Killingsworth, Sammy Rae Rae, and Price Starks. The blaze origin was undetermined and no negligence was found.
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Norman
Oklx
University of Oklahoma
George L. Cross
Maurice lAheacn
Killingsworth
Conn
Sammy Rae Rae
Clinton
Okla
Price Starks
Oklahoma City
Mrs. Forest Cox 79 Dies in Hope Hospital
Forest Cox age 79 died today in Hope Hospital. A Fulton pioneer, she resided with daughter Mrs Marie Hendrix in Hope and is survived by three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Forest Cox
Fulton
Marie Hendrix
Hope
Lively Child Dies After Crash Near Washington
Two killed and three seriously injured when a car and a truck collide twelve miles east of Washington on a living road. Cecil T. Wallat of Hope and John Lively, both around 65, die after hospital arrival. Mrs. Dewey Lively and R Edward Lively critically hurt. Driver of truck, Biloe from Mineral Springs, not seriously hurt. State Police investigate. Cooley held for further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cecil T. Wallat
Hope
John Lively
Dewey Lively
R Edward
Lively
Biloe
Wallace
Downing Murphy
Cally
Cooley
FHA Rules Bar Racial Covenant Enforcement in Home Sales
The Truman administration outlines new FHA rules banning federally guaranteed mortgages on properties with recorded racial covenants after a future effective date. The policy, announced by Solicitor General B Perlman with presidential authorization, requires mortgagors to certify no such restrictions exist until full payment or insurance termination, aligning government stance with Supreme Court rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyong Lon. WA
Aye
B.perlman
Truman
FHA
Franklin D. Richards
Richards
Supreme Court
William Benton Named to Fill Senate Seat
Governor Chester Bowles of Connecticut appoints William Benton of Southport to the U S Senate to replace Raymond E. Baldwin, resigning December 17. Benton is an independent and will sit with the Democratic group when he takes the seat.
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William Benton
Marford
Conn
Chester Bowles Day
William “Benton
Southport
United States
Benton
Senate
Raymond E
Baldwins
Ide
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Mr. Washburn
Joint Legion
Maine
Lewiston
Ceril A. Moore
Maude H. Boyle
Miss Merry Christmas
U.S
Yerger
Taedo, O
Lockland
Noah
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