School enrollment figures challenge opponents of Amendment 41
Karl Shannon, Arkansas Democrat columnist, argues new enrollment data from the State Department of Education undercut claims of rising educational needs. He cites birth statistics and enrollment trends from 1915 to 1950 to dispute projections of yearly increases and questions the logic behind Amendment 41.
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World Almanac
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State Education Department
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U S to Back Up Demand for Action in Korea
Lake Success December 5 The United States plans to back a demand to bring the Chinese Communist intervention in Korea before the United Nations General Assembly. Six nations Britain France Norway Cuba Ecuador seek a formal charge memo, not using new powers, to press the issue for debate. The 40 nation steering committee, with Russia absent, will decide whether the question moves forward, and India may propose a ceasefire amendment to pursue talks.
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United Nations
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France
Norway
Cuba
Ecuador
Tryeve Lie Yasterday
Korea
Assembly Agends
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Orober
M-nation
Rusala
Soviet Union
Lkle
Assembly
Russia
Security Council
Peiping
Sir Benegal II, Rau
India
Orer
Negro Ministers Elect New Officials at Mt Zion Church
The Inter-Senominational Ministerial Alliance held its general election Monday, electing Rev J C Rhone as president, Rev R Williams as secretary, and Rev J B Milley as treasurer. A meeting is set for December 18 at Bee Ber Memorial church, inviting all pastors to attend.
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Dhe Inter-Senominational Ministerial Alliance
Mt Zion C. M. E
J.C. Rhone
R. Williams
J. B. Milley
Recgeares
Bee Ber Memorial
Rough Wintry Weather Hits Much of U S
The Associated Press reports widespread rough wintry weather hitting the storm battered East and Midwest. Flood threats persisted in northern California while frigid air surged across the mid continent and into the southern plains. Temperatures plummeted to sub zero in the north as floods and winds affected many states including West Virginia Virginia Pennsylvania New York and New England.
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Rockies
Oklahoma
Kansas
Iowa
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Ohio River
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Virginia
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San Joaquin River
San Joaquin Valley
Vernalls
Shaw
Maryland
Penne
New York City
New England
Legislature May Change Stock Law in Arkansas
Gulle Rock Dec 5 A1 The Arkansas Legislature may be asked to modify the livestock law adopted by popular vote last month. Rep Jack Clark suggested it apply only to city streets and main highways not back country roads or farm to market routes. The Attorney General indicated such a provision would be legal. The effect would be to allow open range grazing near heavily traveled roads as defined by the voters measure.
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Gulle Rock
Arkansas
Jack Clark
Clark
Atorney
Marry
Arkansas workers die in Tennessee Gas explosion
An explosion on a Tennessee Gas Transmission Co project near Greenville Mississippi killed two workers and left three others dead or critically injured. The deceased were D Stokes of El Dorado Arkansas and Homer L Arthur of Lake Village Arkansas. Injured were Marvin Williams of Lake Village and LB Prouty of Jackson Mississippi. The cause is not yet known.
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Miss
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co
Stokes
EL Dorado
Homer L. Arthur
Lake Village
Arkanégas
Mike Cheek
Marvin Williams
Prouty
Jackson Miss
Colpany
Sudbury Copper Mine Discoveries Boost Precious Metal Riches
A Sudbury Ontario copper mining site revealed an unexpected abundance of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium, and other rare metals. The region has evolved into the world's leading nickel producer, transforming its mining profile and regional economy.
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Sudbury
Ontario
Full 2 Hour Program at School Dec 8
Hope high school PTA presents a two hour program Friday December 8 at 7:90 p.m. with magic tricks by C. Thornton skits by National Honor Society Thespians and Spanish club plus acts by parents teachers and students. Musical numbers feature student clubs and soloist Ted Jane with Mrs B yet. A Grab Bag Booth offers gifts for a quarter. Proceeds benefit PTA school projects.
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P.T.A
Cheatham of Columbus Earns MS Degree at Indiana University
QO J Cheatham of Columbus completed work at Indiana University and was among 987 students awarded degrees in June. He is listed as a member of the 1050 class who finished during the summer session, receiving the MS degree in education.
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John Cheatham
Columbus
Indiana University
Hempstead Motor Opens a Body Shop
Hempstead Motor Company announces a new paint and body shop at 5 Walnut Street. J C Williams, with 34 years of Fender and body work experience, will head the department. Open Wednesday December 6. public invited to visit the new location.
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Williduus
Rise and Fall of Peter Foy in Flying on Broadway
The piece profiles Peter Foy, a British flying supervisor for Peter Pan on Broadway, who designs and operates the wire rigging that makes actors fly. It covers his methods, risks, and a London scare when a rope misplacement nearly caused injury, plus his caution about weight balance and ongoing safety checks.
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Peter Foy
Foy
Peter Pan
Jean Arthur
Wendy
Michael
John
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New York
Londun
Peedge
Val Michael
Lnstead
Minor Accidents Reported by City Police
Two minor accidents reported by the city police involved Hubert Seale and Billy Ray Tador on South Main Street causing slight damage. Abe Belle Verges struck a Mary G. Smith vehicle on Kin Street causing minor damage. Amity Arkansas resident Johnny Campbell was hospitalized after a wreck near Nashville with injuries. details remain unclear.
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Billy Ray Tador
South Main Street
Abe Belle Verges
Mary G. Smith Ui
Amity
Arkansas
Johnny Campbell
Nashville
Ob Knuwo
Flame-Proof Liquid Available for Christmas Trees
Fire department announced a flame proofing liquid for Christmas trees. Residents may bring trees to the station for spraying. Fire Chief Willy noted the service today. Earlier the department extinguished a house fire on Nancy Street with little damage.
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Willy
Nancy Steel
Truman Attlee pursue Europe buildup in talk on Korea
President Truman and British Prime Minister Attlee met at the White House to seek a mutual plan to rapidly strengthen Western Europe’s military forces to counter Korean and Chinese Communist aggression. Bradley reported Korea’s gravity as forces faced massive Chinese attacks, with MacArthur estimating up to a million troops in Korea or en route. The talks aimed to avert entanglement in a broader U.N. conflict while preparing Europe as the pivotal front against communism.
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Harhung
Sinpung
Hamburg
Redistricting Untangled For Arkansas Houses Seats
Little Rock December 5 One of Arkansas hottest political issues redistricting for the national house will be taken up by the state legislative council December 15 A new plan is being drawn by the council with Northcut drafting several alternatives The council will present the plan to the legislature in January Byrd emphasizes protecting the rights of all those affected and considering social financial and political impacts
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Arkansas
House of Representatives
State Legislative Council
Clyde &. Byrd
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Herr Northealt
Eyunell Dee
Eyunell
Dunwary
Northcut
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