Salaries for Arkansas state officials urged to rise
A Little Rock dispatch reports the Joint Budget Committee weighs raising the commissioner of revenues, state highway director, and education chief salaries to 7500 a year. Governor-Elect McMath argues higher pay is needed to attract competent leaders and curb federal and private pay competition.
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Little Rock Dispatch
McMath
Associated Press
Little Rock
Dean Morley
Pat Morley
FBT
Ackuigas
Federal Bureau
Morley
Spy Probe Reveals Secrets of Friendly Nations
Washington dispatch reports that vital military secrets of allied nations were among stolen papers found in a Brooklyn hiding place. Whittaker Chambers testified to the House committee, naming Alger Hiss and Henry Julian Wadleigh as sources, while the NY grand jury investigates the broader spy case with debates over public testimony.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Pimpkin
Brooklyn
Nathan JL. Lavine
Sats
Whitaker Chambers Chambers
Maryland
Mitro Lim
New York
Justice Department
House Un-American Activities Committee
Levine
Chamibers
Time Magazine
Ime
Appleton
Wis
National Bureau of Standards
Alger Hiss
Grand Jury
Hiss
Carnegie Foundation For International Peace
State Department
Chambers
Meing
House Committee
Lda. Om
Trotman
Top
Min
Tron
Whittaker Chambers
Charbers
Red Underground
Henry Julian Wadleigh
Wadleigh
Viens
Warleigh
Warleigh F
Pal Veers
Chiarnbers
Bats Gladduel
Fey
Phrates Wah
Caples
Wootiterivan
Leeuw
Thane
Explosions Kill Nine as Topeka Power Plant Shuts Down
Nine men died and sixteen injured after a series of blasts at the Kansas Power and Light main plant in Topeka. The city, with 90,000 residents, lost electricity for hours as rescue crews searched debris and hospitals prepared for emergencies. Traffic snarled, theaters went dark, and widespread damage affected concrete, steel, and a four story building. Authorities noted a foul odor and pending cause as workers identified victims and assessed the ruined basement area.
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Toveka
Kas
Doc
Kansas Cover and Light Company
Gad
Topeka
Unity
Trafic
Phmt
Fedumsch
Hove
Jonsgortih
Alphonse Beyar
Chivies Millen
Bay Thanby
AW Bach
Redan
Baughy
Albert Shoah
Ted EF Shay
Shay del Tao
Ted Ro
Beaver
Pearl Harbor Radar Check on Unannounced Raid
Honolulu reports radar detected two hours of activity as an unannounced bomber raid approached Hawaii. Maj John D Barnett piloted a Fort Worth airship that flew to Pearl Harbor then northwest to Gabi Island before returning to the mainland. Authorities say there was no confirmed radio contact with the raid and stress wartime warning drills remain ongoing.
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Honolulu
Pearl Sa Lee
Strategic Air Command
Fort Worth
John D. Barnlett
Gabi Island
OTN
Hawai
Istiidytai
Binann
Wero
Elvision
Aly Fopea
Navy
Army
Port Worth
Hie
Strategie Adi
Uae
Key Democrats Call for Tax Hike to Pay Spending
Democratic leaders argued higher taxes are likely to cover anticipated federal deficits. Senator George of Georgia warned final tax levels hinge on President Truman’s 40th fiscal year budget, while Byrd favored a targeted profits tax over broad rate hikes. O Mahone emphasized taxes must underwrite peace efforts and correct perceived distortions in corporate finance, as Truman weighs a sizable military bill.
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Washington
Dee
Acantle Qieerats
Sen
Wadkar F. Creorge
Georgia
Cheirdian
Sonaie Ainence Committee
Porter
Dent Truynan
Congress Hudset
George
J. Byrd
Vin
Finance Committee
Byrd
Joseph C. O' Malhone
Chrirma
Jot Econome
Truman
Ene
Tarnes
Webty
Gulalk Parlicipants
Ling
Chambers Resigns as Editor of Time Magazine
New York December 10 1950 time magazine senior editor Chambers has resigned his post as revelations about alleged Communist espionage emerge. His lawyers announced the resignation as Kay Legure l testifies before a federal grand jury alongside Priscilla Hiss wife of Alger Hiss in the espionage probe.
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New York
Whittaker Chambers
Courtey
Kay Legurel
Time Magazine
Priscilla Hiss
Alger Hiss
Federal Building
White Maker Chambers
Snds
Iis
Time Pays
Ibe
Werth
Coldest Weather of Year Hits Arkansas
The Associated Press reports Arkansas records its coldest period of fall with thermometers dropping up to 40 degrees, numerous locations from Gilberts Throughoustate recording lows. Lows ranged 20s to 30s with forecasts calling for continued cold and partly cloudy conditions into Sunday.
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Arkansas
Associated Press
Gilberts
U. S
Little Rock
Yartigan
Mort Smith
Dardanelle
Ozer
Morvilton
Camden
Batesville
Little Ruck
Newport
Pane
Texarkana
Hareanelles
Wight
Tope
Con Game Backfires Brings Four to Jail
Four Black individuals, two men and two women, were jailed here yesterday after attempting a confidence game with a banker style scam. They used a sewing scheme involving a purse and supposed money to separate cash three ways but fled when the ploy failed. Police noted the swindle has appeared here in various forms.
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Warren
Fidence’ Gant
Milton de Negro
Railway Express
Mose Licks
Jacksonville
Wesson
Sontums
Guernsey Scouts to Receive Flag From WOW
The Woodmen of World lodge will present an American flag to the Bay Scouts of Guernsey on Sunday afternoon at 2.80. The ceremony will take place at The schivol with John L. Wilson involved in organizing. Local attendees expect a community gathering to honor scouts nationwide.
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Woodmen of World Lodge
Bay Scouts of Guernsey
Cerenontes
Schivol
John L. Wilson
Garanyontes
Unclear Fragment Spurs Mixed Feelings Over Primo Camera
Disjointed OCR text shows sympathy for Primo Camera fading amid chaotic war era references. Mentions of currency, German collaboration, and vague boxing and wrestling notes imply a controversial, ill-connected item.
Tope City Census Figures Raise Revenue Prospects
Mayor Livre announces the official census for Tope City shows a population of 8,685, with 5, is distributed by race and sex. The result yields a revenue increase of about $6,000 over three years, justifying the census effort despite not reaching 10,000.
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Livre Aaronyr Berueny Nase
Bape
Washington
Eumatty
Tope
D.tae
Mont
Ansther Lumber Company
Mlinute
Jydstrigs
Bressness
Hopp
Leiggs
Kinmet
Patmos
Alson
Iwusaieny
Bureau of the Census
Reych
Buying Drops for the Fifth Straight Week
Washington dispatch reports shoppers near Christmas records as department store sales fall for a fifth straight week. Officials cite price resistance and living costs squeezing demand across lower price brackets while loan and real estate activity show mixed trends. The overall tone notes a waning uptick after a long streak of gains.
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Charles Molony
Washington
Bome
Jong
Cem
Rio
Tany
Apna Rhe
Goa
Desines Federal Resey
Ee Ee
Kla
Father's Might Program Planned at Oglesby
An upcoming community event titled Fathers Might Program is planned at Oglesby. Organizers aim to promote father involvement with local families through activities, guidance, and support networks to bolster family stability and neighborhood cohesion.
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Father
Oglesby
Open House of Local Schools on Sunday
Local schools plan an open house this Sunday with展示 of facilities and programs. Visitors can meet staff, tour classrooms, and learn about student activities, transportation, and upcoming events at the district campuses.
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Japan
Chiang Kai-shek
United States
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Chiang
Douglas MacArthur
L-Nation Far Astern Commission
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Guess
CIO
James Thrasher
Greater New York Cio Council
New York Council
National
Communist Party
Pera
Reds
CTO
Philip Murray
Portland
Mmnauil
WGA
CPO
Fobitier
Wallace
Ureir
Lee Ane
Bugs Bunny
Olsen
Alarmden
Clair
San Rafael
Calif
Pearl Harbor
By John J. Steele
Big
Ciewai
Patina Marie Live Cove
Laivel
Panedasarkayy
Chile
TVG
Deuti
Guernsey
Fal Boyle
Sprerd
Yin
Wang
Vos
Suny
Aree
Seopa Vrata Tal of
Aig Gnpyek
Ibatay Coolite Uesti Winery
Nou
Drescatt
Ivmond Bouker
Mavaret
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Fisard
Arty Road
Aviitelhia Barrel
Wievina Tiylonwak Ca
Arkadelphia
Ayutoy
Embree
Teak
Peery
Ignal
Heo
Marcus Lave
Cindy Pak Chy
Tor Pak
Npanul
Frank
Tensor
Luswell
Tomly Shey
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John Keele
Ity Brown
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AL Noeipichers Sie
Lee Shin
Sophie Ste
Crow
Putal Cui
Todiny
Ladon
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