Commission Idea Best for Any Municipal Plant Says Engineer
The article reviews R E McDonnell's views on municipal utilities management from Water & Sewage Works. It endorses local public commission control of Hope Water & Light, arguing for board governance to ensure continuity, efficiency, and reduced political influence.
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Kansas City
R. E. McDonnell
California Municipal Utilities Association
Water & Sewage Works Magazine
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Board of Commissioners
Boards of Utilities
Palo Alto
Calif
Stay Issued in Maxwell Case Before Execution
Herman Maxwell receives a stay of execution in Hempstead County. The defendant’s attorney plans an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after Arkansas Supreme Court reversed two rape convictions. The scheduled January 16 execution is postponed pending further court action. The case involves a white woman near Hope and high court rulings.
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Herman Maxwell
Hempstead County
Negra
Canviet
U. S
Supricnie Co
Rie Clair
Bik Gow
McMath
Pivy Maxwell
U.S. Supreme Court
Hope
Arkansas Supreme Court
Six Children Hurt in Nashville School Bus Crash
A Nashville school bus carrying 45 children en route to school collided with a car driven by Harvey Jamis on a rural road near Nashville. The bus overturned into a ditch, injuring six children, two seriously. The driver William H. Tarvis of Nashville was not injured. Jamis was charged with reckless driving and fined $400 plus costs by Judge Rex Ramsey. State investigator Guy Downting and Luule Tilton led the investigation.
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Lope Rt. 4
Nashville-Murfreesboro
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Jetns
Reokie
Rex Ramsey
Guy Downting
Luule Tilton
Water Tank Collapse Kills Four In New Mexico Town
Sabotage rumors lingered as investigators weighed causes for yesterday’s 30 foot high steel tank collapse on Main Street Tucumenii N M Four people died and several injured with two families, the Elliots and the Gallegos, bearing the tragedy A ball shaped tank split and spilled water while federal tests may examine steel wreckage and a meteor sighting is being reconsidered.
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Dec
Main Street
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington
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Gallegos
Dee T. Eliott
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Steve Gallegos
Truck Crash Injures One Near Fulton Road
About 4:30 a m today a soft drink truck traveling near Fulton collided head on with a car driven by Robert McNally of Texarkana. One person was injured and Mr McNally’s party included his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Mays of Arkadelphia. Mr Mays suffered a broken nose. State Police Investigator Guy Downing said Chapman was on the wrong side of the road. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
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Wallace Dean Chapmin
Robert McNally
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Paul Mays
Arkadelphia
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Chapman
Strike Closes Aluminum Company Plant
A strike by 20 workers idled about 450 others and halted construction of Aluminum Company of America's 55 million alumina plant near Alcou's bauxite mines. Local 185 AFL Pipefitters and Steamfitters Union reports picket lines, with 150 office workers unaffected. Vogt Connant Co. faced disputed contract terms while two other sub contractors continued work. Completion is slated for next June and about 1,000 will be employed at full operation.
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Ralph Beachett
Alcoa
Alcon
Love
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Vogt-Connant Cc
Vogt-Connant
APL Ironworkers Union
James Conant
Benton, Ark
Alcou
Seven Year Suspended Sentence Revoked in Nevada County
A seven year suspended sentence for Steve Brown in Nevada County Circuit Court for bigamy was revoked by Judge L. L. Buchanan at the request of Prosecuting Attorney G. Q. W. Lookadoo. Brown then was sent to the Arkansas Penitentiary after transfer by Nevada Sheriff Otis Langston following a theft implicating two boys. Roy Burns received a three year suspended sentence for possessing a still, with an additional three years for manufacturing liquor, both suspended on good behavior. Judge Hale placed all suspended sentences under state parole supervision amid recent arrests by Deputy Allen Shipp and City Policeman Clyde Musier.
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Nevada County
L. L. Buchanan
Prescott
GQ. W. Lookadoo
Brown
J. W. Strickland
Jupe
Nevada
Otis Langston
Arkansas
Roy
Spring Hill Juniors Stage Comedy Hillbilly Courtship
Spring Hill Junior Class will present a three act comedy Hillbilly Courtship at the high school gym Wednesday night December 19. Cast includes Charles Clark Patty Sue Collins Diva Mac Burns Mary Ann Lee La June Gratiot Lloyd Turner Donny Smith Harold Clark Fred Aaron Jr Billie Jean Kidd Trey Flowers. Student directors Venice Mac Townsend Wanda BoBo Louise BoBo. Stage crew Holland Powell Bobby Hampton Bobby Fafferty. Junior sponsor Miss Juanita Hughes. Nellie Nations and Here he ca i weight appear in program notes.
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Patty Sue Collins
Mac Burns
Mary Ann Lee
la June’ Gratiot
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Donny Smith
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Wanda
Louise Bobo
Holland Powell
Bobby Hampton
Bobby Fafferty
Juanita Hughes
Nellie Naons
China Reds refuse to lift secrecy on prisoners
Amid tense talks at Panmunjom, the Red delegation refused to disclose names of prisoners but offered to allow a neutral inspection group to monitor a truce. U.N. and Allied negotiators pressed for full prisoner exchange and transparent lists, while Sweden considered joining an international commission. Sessions 예정 for Saturday aimed at drafting terms for supervising the truce and prisoner exchanges.
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Sweden
Neural Inspection Commission
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4 H Students Study Tractor Maintenance at Arkadelphia
Fourteen leaders from eleven southwest Arkansas counties attended the Sixth Annual Tractor Maintenance School for 4-H readers in Arkadelphia this week. The program, conducted by the Agricultural Extension Service with Tulsa affiliates, trains teachers and youth in tractor care and maintenance, drawing participants from multiple counties and featuring engineers and representatives from major tire and implement firms.
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Dne
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Hheapstead
Arkadelphia
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Little Rooks
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Perry
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Sevier
Lafayette
Columbia
Truman Calls Meet With Tax Investigators
A fragmented report describes Congressional coin and tax inquiry progress involving Washington figures. It notes requests to delay actions, mentions the Internal Revenue Bureau, and references Representative Cecil King and the Howie Committee probing tax schemes.
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Charles Oulphang
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Dia
James Morrison
Lotte Wit
Olornal Revenue Bureau
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Grinmewal
Buren
Howie
Cecil King
Guilfornia
Charles Lant
Thiomal
Buran
Freuen
Snow Expected Today in Arkansas
Arkansas weather forecast indicates cold air and possible light snow flurries across the state this afternoon. Observers in several counties note roads may become slick as fronts move south and winds shift westward.
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Dixie Downs Franchising Faces Fresh Regulatory Fire
December 14 report from Burk cites Arkansas Revenue Commission and Morley as questioning Dixie Downs track franchise details. Allegations center on morals, potential improper influence, and pending inquiry. Local option election to Crifenden Variety discussed. petitions circulated, but not filed with county officials.
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Cor Poversul Dixie Downs
Ariotier
Arkansas Revenue
Morley
Gonamnington
Cormmission Ward
Guy
McMath
Profus
Funeral service for wreck victim set for today
A Hope and Blevins resident killed in a recent Odessa wreck will be honored at a 2:30 p.m. funeral today at Sweet Home Church in Blevins. Two other Blevins men, Fay Graves and James Edward Jackson, died in the crash, while Elmer Les Jackson was seriously injured.
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Hope and
Bleving
Odessa
Texas
Sweet Home
Willig Fay Graves
James Edward Jackson
Elmer Les Jackson
Ion
Muckgon
Ex Kansas Senator Capper in Topeka Critical
Arthur Capper former U S senator from Kansas aged about 80 remains in critical condition in Topeka after pneumonia worsened yesterday doctors say he shows some improvement at night Capper served 30 years in the Senate before retiring in 1949 his publisher position is noted in the report
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Reds Shot Down Three Allied Planes Over Korea
Report from Seoul on December 14 states three Allied aircraft were shot down by Soviet and North Korean forces. A US Sabre jet escort reportedly lost contact but the crew survived. North of Pyongyang, six MiG-15s engaged allied fighters, forcing a retreat as two reconnaissance jets returned safely.
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Mtig
Jota
Korea
Northewn
Pyongyang
Hooray a Dinner Denies Speeches at Banquet
A Ladies' Benevolent Church banquet at Hotel Harlow Tuesday evening plans an evening of fun and entertainment with a secret program. Organizers oppose the minister of the church giving an address, while two Mong organization officers and notable locals are set to perform and speak.
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Mong
Willere
Vincent
Pete Hays
Bag
Rogers Youth Recovers After Home Explosion Injury
James Cecil Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, was injured in a home explosion last night. He is reported in fair condition with possible burns. The family expresses thanks to those who offered support and assistance during this time.
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James Cecil Rogers
Las End
Mre
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