Toll roads revival in Arkansas public highway plan
Washington reports that Arkansas judges are asked to gauge public opinion on Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans to finance trunk highways on a toll basis. The piece notes objections, cites the Pennsylvania Turnpike as a model, and argues tolls might be needed to fund long-distance roads while local travel remains free. It reflects a shift in policy toward toll-funded trunk roads.
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Washington
Arkansas County
jNdges
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Weiter
Arkansas
America
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Laws
Benetton
Wilkes-Barre
Columbia
Columbus 4-H Club Elects New Officers
Mary Frances Mitchell was elected president of the Columbus 4-H club at the reorganization meeting held at Columbus school on Tuesday morning December 6. Helen Marie Jeanes was named vice president, Linda Marie Lines secretary treasurer, and Ralph Evans reporter. Plans were made for upcoming activities and demonstrations for the year.
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Mary Frances Mitchell
David Mitchell
Columbus 4-H Club
Coumbus School
Helen Marie Jeanes
Linda Marie Lines
Ralph Evans
Byron Huddleston
Asreine Blackwood
Seven Faces Anti Violence Charge in Ozark Plant Case
Clarksville reports seven charges of violating Arkansas anti violence laws filed in circuit court against Ada Mills a bookkeeper at Ozark Warewood company. Prosecutor says Mills accused of interfering with lawful employment by using threats to stop workers at the plant during picketing tied to International Brotherhood of Teamsters Chauffeurs and Warehouse Helpers. The case notes earlier violence allegations linked to union men and the employer’s protest actions.
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Clarksville
Ozark Warewood Company
Pres. Seitaber M. Williams
Ada Mus
Brotherhood of ‘Feamsters
AYL
Mills
Nose Drops May Cause Lung Disease Says Expert
Washington reports that oily nose drops sprays and mineral laxatives can lead to severe lung disease. Dr Theodore Winship warned that though the medicines are not poisonous, they can be inhaled into the windpipe and lungs, causing hardened tissue and, in severe cases, death.
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Washington
Julio
Theodore Winship
Washdipton
Winship
Arkansas Weather Forecast With Rain Showers Ahead
Occasional rain this afternoon and tonight expected across Arkansas with Sunday showers. The outlook warns of unsettled conditions and a mix of rain and cooler air moving in from the west, forecasters say.
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Arkansa
UN Debates Cost of Controlling Jerusalem
The 149 member General Assembly debated the cost of internationalizing Jerusalem amid warnings of heavy financial and moral burdens. The measure passed 54 to 14 despite objections from Israel and Hashemite Jordan with the United States and Britain voting against. King Abdullah of Jordan vowed to resist, while the Soviet Union and its satellites supported the move and Western countries divided.
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Associated Press
General Assembly of the
United Nations
Jerusalem
Holy
Israel
Jordan
United States
Britain
Asraeli
Moshe Sharett
U. N
Abdullah of
U.N
Soviet Union
British Commonwealth
Latin America
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Germany
Adenauer
Christian Democrat Party
Moscow
Red Star
Paris
Polio Poster Girl Wanda Wiley Recovers, Aims Washington Visit
Wanda Wiley, eight, polio survivor from Austin, plans to travel to Washington to meet the President as March of Dimes poster girl. She will open the national event in New York January 16, with interviews, photos, and radio appearances. Wanda uses braces and crutches and is in the second grade, recovering after a near-fatal bout at Warm Springs, Georgia.
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Austin
Texas
Wanda Wiley
Wanda
Washington
New York
Basil O'Conner
National Foundation For Infantite
Warm Springs
iShe
Joyce
Barl N
Wiley
Road funds slated for four months of Arkansas work
State Comptroller Lee Roy Beasley announced to the Arkansas County Judges Association that counties will receive about 4.4 million dollars in state aid for highway construction over the next four months. Last year roughly two million was paid in the bond year ending March 31, 1950. The convention featured addresses and remarks from officials and local leaders as they anticipated potential action on roads at upcoming sessions.
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Little Reek
al- Kansas
Lee Roy Beasley
Arkansas County Judges Association
Bensley
Dean Hartlowi
eWe
Car Adis
Perryville
Aubrey Cutis
Apricyl Likaexluigion Surviec
Arkansas
Sen, Wood
Ialkmight
Pat & Panawet
Chiang Kai-shek faces Formosa test for nationalist resolve
Seymour Topping reports from San Francisco on the Formosa battle as Chiang Kai-shek seeks to rally U.S. support and prove nationalist leadership can withstand a communist assault. Experts warn American aid hinges on Formosa’s defense and implications for ongoing aid programs. The State Department weighs in while regional powers eye strategic consequences.
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Seymour
San Francisco
Duc
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
South China
Chians
State Department
Tnade Uate
Chiane Kabsnel
U. S
Plains
Carire
Mcut
Yeluves Nationnet
Rensepirada
Rorminga Leom
Chiang
Berniusa
Coustine
Pilkinton to Address Men’s Bible Class
Fragmented report notes Pilkinton to address a men’s Bible class at a church in Sununy Que on Sunday, with list of attendees urged to attend. A separate line mentions injuries and a fatality in an unrelated incident involving a driver, with garbled names and places.
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Pilkinton
Men’‘s Bible
Thomas Now Just Another Number in Prison
Danbury Conn December UP reports Rep J Pawnell Ynomas former chairman of the house committee on un American activities began a six to ten month sentence after being convicted of payroll padding and fined ten thousand dollars in Washington. He will draw his congressional salary for weeks more as he resigns his seat. He was delivered to prison by U S Marshals, given a uniform and processed for isolation in the first month. His wife Amelia announced she would seek his old office.
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Danbury
Conm
J. Pawnell ‘Ynomas
House
Federal Correctional Institution
New Jersey
Washington
Thomas
Decemey
U. S
Bridgeport
Conn
Uyton
Amelia
Dev
Armerica
New Arkansas Health Head Takes Over
Little Rock, Dec. 10. The Gatte Rock City health officer became president of the Arkansas Public Health Association for a two year term. Dr. W. P. Scarlett succeeds Dr. Mawor Wasluy with Mrs. Ora Nix as vice president and Mrs. Catherine Hidy as secretary treasurer. Four new executive council members include Dr. John T. Gray Mrs. Ruth Huie Mrs. Hailye Robinson and Mrs. Fielding H. Poe.
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Little Rock
John T. Gray
Ruth Huie
Hailye Robinson
Waynne
Fielding H. Poe
Paragould
Case Against Bridges Third of Prosecution's Case Goes On
San Francisco reports the Bridges perjury trial is about one third through the government case. Prosecutors aim to finish their case by mid January. Key witnesses testify Bridges was a communist, while Bridges and others deny membership and face conspiracy charges.
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San Francisco
Harry Bridges
Joseph Donohue
Bridges
CIG Longshore
Vincent Valinah
James Macinnis
Australia
Communist Party
Henry Schmidt
J. O Rlbertson
Sim
John Schumaker
Hodeacher
B. B. Jones
Sam Darey
Communist
Harry Dorgan
Henry Schvimnpf
Schmidt
M Sahla Clara County
Earl Browder
Water Shortage Sparks Public Panic in City
A chaotic report portrays New York amid a rumors driven water crisis. Citizens scramble for scarce supplies as authorities struggle to curb hoarding and keep essential services running. Local chatter highlights drastic measures and black market concerns.
Coffee Price Return Not Likely Soon
Washington reports that coffee prices are unlikely to fall soon as Brazil faces droughts and depleted reserves. U S official Robert B Elwood told a Senate subcommittee that speculative forces and government actions have kept prices high and that a bumper 1950 harvest appears impossible.
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Washington
Brazil
Robert B. Elwood
U. S
Rio de Janeiro
Senate Agriculture
Elwood
Gillette
D-lown
Edwood
Bravil
Colfes
Postage Changes on Xmas Cards Warned by Postmaster
Postmaster Robert Wilson cautions against using 2 cent or 1 1/2 cent stamps for sealed greeting cards. Unsealed third class mail requires correct postage and may be returned or sent to the Dead Letter Office. He advises using first class or 3 cent stamped cards and ensuring a return address.
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Robert Wilson
Early December Auto License Sale Under New Law
The Revenue Department will begin accepting 1950 Passenger Car License and Certificate of Title applications December 19. Owners must present their 1949 Registration Certificate or obtain a duplicate, and apply in person with proof of ownership and details of any liens. Dealers cannot mass-purchase plates. each owner must sign in front of a Revenue Agent. Additional fees apply for Certificates of Title.
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Ite
Tas
Repistratii de Lunes
Publicity Stunt Charges Young Roosevelt
Unclear text reports charges against John Roosevelt, youngest son of a late figure, amid publicist speculation. Interleaved phrases mention Hopkins cleared and a Moscow reference, with varied names like Jirip Roosevelt and Maiyor George IHacey Jordans, suggesting a chaotic note on a dubious publicity episode.
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Denver
Cal
Duc
John Roosevelt
Freshunt
Hirey Hopkins
Atone
Russia
Borg
Roosevelt
Ibe Hite
Lvokis
Longline Aedviser
Joy Exh Forte Maiyor
George Ihacey Jordans
Russians Obtained Atomic Materials, Says Committee
Washington reports the House committee claims proof that Russia received heavy water for atomic experiments and uranium compounds during World War II. A former Pentagon official’s casual remark sparked renewed questions about where U S atomic weapons are stored. Defense officials declined comment while Lt General Groves urged continuing inquiry.
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Washington
House On American Actionittee
Finm
Russia
Pentagon
Mexico
Ledger
Curtis Mitchell
The
Pentag
Defense Department
William Fry
Director of
Public Information
Mitchell
Duta
Department
Leslie Groves
House Committee
House
Uke
State Department
U. S
Wales
Lend-Lease Administration
State Group Studies Reorganization of Government
State Senator Clyde Byrd proposed Arkansas study a possible state government reorganization. He will ask the legislative council to consider a Hoover Commission like effort to cut costs and remove overlapping services. The council delayed a separate plan for a three-judge state court system and authorized study of a universal pension program for state employees.
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Arkansas
Clyde BE. Byrd
Arakansas Legislative Council
Hoover Commission
Mit
Herbert Hoover
Xhe Byrd
Legislative Council
Blytheville
Frank C. Douglas
Res
Douglas
Council
Herp Northcutt
Law to shield state sharecroppers faces scrutiny
Little Rook December 10. Ackinsag survey department studies four proposed laws to protect sharecroppers from landlords. Department attorney Vie stury darvey cites about 40 complaints from sharecroppers whose landlords failed to honor agreements on profits and divisions. He says cases of abuse are rising and many involve uneducated laborers, with women of workers’ families affected as harvests begin.
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Little Rook
Ackinsag Survey Department
Vies Tury Darvey
Creppers
Woo
Hayvey
Harvey
Udia
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