Cotton quotas amid postwar farming shift in Hempstead County
The Hempstead County vote on a federal cotton planting control program shows 3.5 to 1 approval versus 12 to 1 statewide. Reported figures include Hempstead County dollars and Ark 値 totals. The piece argues postwar policy pressures agriculture to accept lower prices and restricted acreage while industry gains from government support, highlighting contrasts with labor and steel wage trends.
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Hempstead
Hempstead County
Arkansas
Congress
Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel
Agricultre
Group Forms to Organize Protestant Unity in U S
Delegates from denominations claiming 14 to 16 million members formed a permanent body at a three day conference on church union in Greenwich Connecticut. The group aims for organic unity of Protestant churches in the United States with Bishop Ivan Holt named chair of the executive committee. The next meeting is planned for early 1961, reviewed by Rev William Barrow Pugh who was named stated clerk.
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Greenwich
Conn
United States
Balat of
America
Ivan Lee Holt
St. Louis Mo
Methodist World Federation
Methodist Council of Bishops
The
Conference On Church Union
Iolt
Presgram Mide
Wiliam Barrow Pugh
Philadelphia
General Assembly of the Presbytovian Church of the
U.S. A
Wis
Oklahoma Bank Robbers Hit Merriam City Bank
AP reports a three state pursuit after two bandits robbed a Merriam Oklahoma bank at 5 am. They forced tellers to the wall, rifled cash drawers, escaped in a described car possibly with three men heading east toward the Arkansas border. Sheriff Clarence Douglas reported a sighting near Eufaula but wire chase failed. No depositors were harmed. President Wylie Reed stated he was elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Merriam, Oka,eitigens
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Kansas
Mclntosh
Clarence Douglas
Eufaula
Lagt Pight
Arkategas
Lway Bank
Hey
Lem
Frank
Wylie Reed
Arkansas Weather Forecast Notes Sparse Details
Fragmentary forecast from Arkansas mentions warmer night with scattered showers and possible rain. No clear dates, locations, or issuing organization readable.
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Arkansas
Chinese Soviet Pact Seen Near Certainty After Mao Arrival
Moscow reports a Chinese Soviet friendship pact appears highly likely as Mao Zedong arrives in Moscow. Observers expect talks on trade and mutual assistance during his first visit, with Stalin praised for guiding the “peace front” and neighborly ties.
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Moscow
China
Mao Tze-tung
Mao
Joseph Sinin
Krem- Jin
Peiping
Maso
Stalin
Russia
Siberia
M. Molotov
Nikola A. Bulganin
Politburo
Michael A. ‘“Menshikov
Freign
Andrei A. Gromyko
Mololoy
Bulgania
Georgi . Molenkov
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Eligible for Queen of America contest announced
B Tooley, manager of the local radio station, notified that KXAR listed eligible winners for the Queen of America contest linked to the nationwide Queen for a Day program on Mutual Network. Names include Mrs. T. B. Fenwick Pope and others across Hope Emmet and Oglesby PTA groups.
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B. Tooley
Tomy
KXAR
Mutual Network
T. B. Fenwick
Baker
Pope
Jimmy Griffin
Rowe
Joby Jaréan
Ladies Auniliary Unit
Hope
Mac Cargile
VFW Ausil- Hope
Dave Thampson
WMS Hope
W. DB. Little
Emmet
Hay Kamimons
B & PW
Cecil Ravers
Oglesby Pta
Oklahoma City Favors Air Line Route
The Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce backs South Central Air Transport in seeking FAA approval for a feeder route linking Oklahoma City to Memphis with intermediate stops in Tulsa and Oklahoma area. The chamber's board voted to support the Arkansas airline’s petition filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington.
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Oklahoma City
Dew
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas
Memphis
South Central Air Transport
Twe
Buyetevilu
Ark
Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington
South Central
Don’t Let Christmas Bring Tragedy
Washington reports on Christmas tree safety with advice from the U.S. Forest Service. Guidance includes keeping cut trees in water, avoiding heat, and applying fire retardant coatings using formulations of sodium silicate, China clay, and other agents. The notes describe preparation steps, cooling storage, and cautions about flame risk during Yuletide celebrations.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States Forest Service
Agriculture
Madison
Wis
New York City
Fire Department
One Injured in Two Auto Accidents Here
Mrs Muller Bresser was slightly injured yesterday when a car driven by ice breaker Bobby Henne dvix collided with another driven by Willie Juan Davis on Washington Street. The other crash on North Mersey involved Jewel Perkins of Mupe nt and M D Ellis of dt Dorvdy Now.
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Muller Bresser
Ice Beaker
Bobby Hennedvix
Willie Juan Davis
Washington
S. Mainst
North Mersey
Alwuiabbiles
Jewel Perkins
Mupe Tnt
M. D. Ellis
Dt Dorvdy
Love Killing Shocks City as Woman Is Slain
New York police say 26 year old Carmen Seda was shot by Israel Justiniano after he gave her 20 minutes to decide whether to stay with him. He claims she kissed him and begged for mercy as the midnight deadline arrived. she died in his Bronx room after a confrontation at a downtown warehouse where they worked.
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New York
Carmen Seda
Israel Justiniano
Carmen
Tustinigno
Carmen Kealt
Bronix
Justiniano
Justice
Jane
Peacetime draft extension sought by administration
Washington reports indicate Johnson and Acheson will press Congress to extend the peacetime draft for three more years. The 1948 act expires June 2, with a request for 16.706 million dollars to fund nationwide registration and service for men 18 to 25. They argue it underpins national security and supports NATO and allied programs amid unsettled global conditions.
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Washington
Congress
Defense Johson
State Acheson
Johnson
Tulman
United States
Freedom, Justice and
United Nations
Free Nations
Jomson
Acheson
Senate
House
Famous Pilot Injured in Auto Crash
Columbus Georgia reports Sol Robert Lee Scott Jr. famed fighter pilot and author of God Is My Co Pilot sustained serious injuries in a highway crash Thursday night. He was taken to Fort Benning hospital where officials said he would remain hospitalized for at least four months with a fractured pelvis four broken ribs and contusions.
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Columbus
Sol
Robert Lee Scott
Scott
Fort Benning
Big Farmy
Be Careful How You Act or You Also May Get Your Chance at Travel
By HAL BOYLE. A cautionary tale about a strong young man who, after relying on luck and friends, learns a hard lesson when an opportunity to travel and a promised gain backfires. He suffers losses, seeks a raise, and discovers the price of trusting empty promises and careless choices.
Final tax settlement for Hempstead districts 1948-49
Hempstead officials report the final settlement for 1948-49 taxes collected totals 102,205.94 dollars. The distribution includes 39,780.91 dollars to school districts, with the remainder shared by other departments and Levee district funds. A separate note: Minneapolis police search for nine year old Philip Cook who reportedly ran away after a teacher told him not to return without his schoolbook. He was last seen Thursday morning near his home en route to parochial school.
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Hempstead
Minneapolis
Minn
Toding
Philip Cook
Floyd Cook
Philip
Cloud Sutton
Hempstone
Syvelle Burke
Plane Disasters Claim 23 Lives Across U S Mexico
A spate of plane crashes leaves 23 dead including 17 passengers on a DC-3 operating between Mexico City and Merida. Jalapa police deploy searchers for wreckage near Chiacuala and several victims are named, among them C. C. Lafleur of Louisiana. Separate notes report apportionment funds for area school districts and a Chilean military plane crash with two uninjured aboard.
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DCS
Mexco City
Merida
Jalapa
Mexico
Vera Cruz State
Chicagualea
Rou Tanamtain Anuntey
Shirley May Make Up With Ex-Hubby
Hollywood December report says Shirley Temple's ex husband John Agar may visit for Christmas with their daughter Linda Susan 22 months old. Shirley 21 remains noncommittal while Agar says he has not contacted her since the divorce but will arrange visits, amid talk of possible reconciliation.
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Hollywood
Shirley Temple
John Agarig
Shirley
Susan
John
Agar
Linda Susan
Dee
Chicago
Tahven
California
Beverly Hills
War on Sex Crimes Being Stepped Up
In Arkansas a Crime Prevention Council was formed at a meeting with about 100 officers judges prosecutors physicians and interested persons. The group aims to strengthen laws and procedures for sex offenses, intrigue on examinations and court guidance, and considers broader crime prevention measures. Lt Jack Kerr chaired, Sheriff Robert S. Moore named vice chairman, and Director Hernan Lindsey secretary.
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Lite Rock
Arkansas
Boromiion
McMath
Fallon
Little Rock Police
Jack Kerr
The
Arkansas Police Association
Robert S. Moore
Desia County
Arkansas State Police
Hernan Lindsey
Hull
Edwit J. Pulvz
Claeee
Scouts Campaign Seeks More Funds and Final Pledges
A. D. Brannan as Finance Drive Captain reports Completion of major pledges and expects final Popouts by Monday. Larger Gifts Committee results pending. list shows individuals and small donations totaling 514.00 from donors including T. H. Butler, Herbert Dodson, John Green, Dr. A. L. Hardage among others.
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A. D. Brannan
Sortukeat Offtea
T. H. Butler
Herbert Dodson
B. & B. Grocery
John Green
L. B. DeLaney
Clyde Sexton
Hamm. Tire & Appliance
Caesarean birth awaited for Rita Hayworth's heir
In Lausanne on December 17, Princess Aly Khan, formerly Rita Hayworth, was reportedly near delivery. Dr. Rodolphe Ruchat prepared Montchelsi clinic for a possible Caesarean with telegraphic input from Los Angeles. Prince Aly Khan sought a more private arrangement amid staff objections.
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Lausanne
Los Angeles
Maurice Bernstein
Prince Aly Khan
Cold or Rain Forecast Hits North Central States
The forecast notes cold air moving into Northeastern Montana and North Dakota with temperatures near zero. Warmer air in the upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes ended days of chill, while fair cool weather stretched along the Atlantic coast to Florida and showers persisted in the Pacific Northwest and parts of the West including Oregon Washington California and Arkansas.
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Wiuss WA
Amaeces
North Central States
Montana
North Dakota
Misssippi Valley
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Pigrida
Gulf Region
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Oregon
California
Arizona
Yerks
Arkansas
Presbyterian Cantata to Be Held Sunday
The First Presbyterian Church of Hope will present a cantata this Sunday at 1 o.clock. The program features organ preludes, choir processional O Come All Faithful, scripture, The Christ Is Born, Weary World Is Waiting, Manger of Bethlehem, Holy Memories, Fling Wide the Gates, Over the Desert, Cradle Song, Now Is Come Salvation, and Praise God From Whom Blessings Flow. Mrs. BR Gosnell directs the choir with members listed by vocal part. finale Say To The World by Handel closes the program.
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Presterian
Hope
Hobson
Rinell
Manger
Bethlel
Mes. Powell
Gosnell
Handel
BR. L. Gosnell
Vincent Foster
W. Foster
Roberta Howard
Powell, Jr
Paul Hale
Paula Raley
Katherine . Simmers
Eb, Stonequist
E. White
Wants to Know How People Spend Money
Washington December 17 The bureau of labor statistics began a three year study of consumer spending. Commissioner Ewan Clague said the current method is outdated and a new index will be developed from data gathered in cities including Baltimore Birmingham Boston Detroit Jacksonville Minneapolis Mobile St Louis Portland Me. The budget items now counted for foods and television sets show changes not seen 15 years ago. The revision targets price trends and labor market influences, underscoring the shift in how unions and employers view fluctuations.
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Washington
CUP
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ewan Clague
The
Statistics Agency
Baltic
Birmingham
Boston
Betioit
Jacksonville
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C. C. Lafleur
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