Desert Fox film at Saenger traces Rommel’s fate in war and politics
A review of The Desert Fox at the Saenger argues the film blends war and political tragedy. It portrays Field Marshal Rommel’s role in a failed conspiracy against Hitler, the German collapse, and the moral cost to a nation under a dictator.
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Sknow
Moiie
Saenger
Germany
Emwly Romees
North Africa
Uiter
Desert Fox
Romwel
Caeds
Watk
Nunully Johnson
Hig
Freton
Saturday Evening Post
Ta Qwatch
Nunally Johnsen
Kield Marshal Rommel
Nunnally Johnsen
Borach
France
von Rundstadt
Eisenhower
Hitler
Ten County Men Take Pre Induction Examinations
The Heapstead County Draft Board sent ten county men to Little Rock for pre induction physical examinations. Named were Austin Glasgow D June Corneliu s Walter Algie Aaron Herbert Lie Pinvgat James Munroe Morrison Albert Henry Boswer Jr Charlie Ogden Rufus James Shaw A D Glassey and Samuel L Watson. The draft board office will be closed Monday and Tuesday next week.
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Heapstead County
Draft Board
Little Rock
Austin Glasgow
June Cornel
Ius
Walter Algie Aaron
Herbert Lie Pinvgat
James Munroe Morrison
Albert Henry Boswer Jr
Charlie Ogden
Rufus James Shaw
A.D. Glassey
Samuel L. Watson
Hope Dim for Steel Dispute Settlement
Washington December talks between CIO President Philip Murray and major steel firm representatives, arranged by Cyrus S. Ching, signal a tougher stance as a New Year’s strike deadline looms. Murray rejects prestrike concessions, while coal union chief John Lewis publicly backs a raise for steelworkers. Ten companies led by U.S. Steel attend, controlling about a fifth of national output.
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CIO
Philip Murray
Cyrus S. Ching
Murray
Anton
Murr
Truman
John JL. Lewis
Lewis
U. Sléel Corporation
Ching
Federal Mediation Service
Benjamin F. Pairless
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Republic
Janes & Laughlin
Armee
Youngstown
Wheeling
Inland
Sharon
Great Lakes
American Tron and Steel Institute
Car Industry Seeks Higher Prices Across 1952 Models
Detroit reports the auto industry seeks higher ceiling prices to cover rising costs for 1952. Ford, Studebaker, Hudson, and Kaiser-Frazier filed requests under the Capehart amendment with OPS, aiming to raise factory prices by 4 to 26 percent, with retail boosts varying by model and potential exemptions for $95 cars. OPS must review and approve before increases take effect.
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Detroit
Dec
Ford
Studebaker
Hudson
Kaiser-Frazier
Office of Price Administration
Foard
Capehart
Sen. Capehart
R Lnd
Mercury
Kaiser
OPS
Lincolns
Champion
Commander
Blizzard Sweeps Vast U S Amid Snow and Ice Storms
Widespread blizzard conditions from the Great Lakes to the Rockies caused heavy snowfall up to 12 feet in places and widespread disruption. Deaths were reported in the South from a live-wire electrocution and bitter cold fanned in from the west. Waterfront districts in Newfoundland burned after a warehouse blaze, with evacuations and looting arrests as roads and communications collapsed.
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Wilter
South Dakota
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
Tripp County
Curderbrook
Newfoundland
New England
Shaw Steel
Tlingix
Mississippi
Georg Tennessee
Virginia
Carellias
Atlanta
Knoxville
Georgia
Tennessee
Carolinas
South
Newton
N.C
Farmer
Leonard BE
Leatherman
Harvey Mont
Minot
N. D
Sittiay
Pacific Northwest
Cur
Nerbrook
Stephensville
Millbars
Keyapaha
Clearfield
Investigations Slow H B Bomb Plant Probes Report
Washington reports that U S government H bomb materials plant investigations slowed by unwarranted inquiries. The Savannah River project near Aiken South Carolina drew criticism as AEC and Du Pont faced 4100 man hours in September and October. Field testimony from November 27 was reviewed by the Senate House defense production committee.
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Washington
de J
Senate House Defense Production
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
du Pont de Namours & Co
Aiken
Savanenah
Benied
Dows
Gordon, Bean
Chancery Court Decisions Outline in Hempstead
Chancery Court in Hempstead handed down several decisions. Vincent Foster and George Peek versus Howard Houston and Sid includes issues over ownership of pipes and property. trial set for further action. Norma Roe Witherspoon versus Manuel Witherspoon grants divorce. Arkansas Highway Department case with Wilbert and Ellen Martin bonds fixed at 1490 dollars. various orders issued.
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James We Piet Fins
Hempstead Chancery Court
Vincent Foster
George Peek
Howard Houston
Sid
Litseton
Avaral Smith
Sam Smith
Tripist
Norma Roe Witherspoon
Manc Uel Witherspoon
Diverey
Arkansas Highway Department
Wilbert Martin
Ellen Martin
21 Persons Missing From Burning Ship
Asluria Oregon December 21 Coast Guard reports 27 of 108 aboard the burning vessel were unaccounted for after the ship left Portland bound for San Francisco. Crews fought the blaze while passengers scattered, with two people rescued from portholes and others possibly picked up by fishing boats. Early reports noted two children and an elderly woman missing, though they may have been taken by craft.
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Asluria
Ore
Coast Guard
PY AL Dobusin
Bongue Point
Johnson
Portland
San Francisco
Tievaats
B.ol. Blyth
Gre
Win
Blyth
Cars Damaged in Two Wrecks Here Wednesday
Two automobile accidents reported by the City Police Department caused substantial damage but no injuries. At Mitch and Main Streets Eldon G Steadman and Billy Andersons cars collided. At Gh and Hervey Streets Louise Putin and Jimmy Benson were involved. one driver reported failure to purchase insurance.
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Mitch and
Main Streets
Eldon G. Steadman
Billy Anderson
Hervey
Louise Putin
Jinmy Bensen
Louise Putimian
Ie Eoise
millionth automobile fatality honors nobody wants
HAL BOYLE writes about the nation awaiting the identity of the 1,000,000th traffic fatality, a grim milestone in American road dangers. The piece reflects on who may die, the media attention, and the hollow fame of a brief celebrity as vehicles continue to kill on highways.
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Hal Boyle
New York
National Safety Council
Sud
Destiny
Torgaien
Armistice Supervision Stalemate Reported in Korea
Deadlock persists among Allied and Chinese negotiators over cease-fire supervision in Korea. Talks focus on staff rotation, inspection access, and a unified monitoring mechanism, with no session held Thursday and no consensus on key deployment or field staff.
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Korea
Heyollelory
Gihaed
Pibhaiejoan
Canunviniats
U.N. Domiaed
Ecipe
U.N
Andraw Anney
Regula
Briday
Bop
P.m
Whiteschiys
Subcommittee On Change
Melcy
U.N. Net
Japan
Peikon
U. N
Tere
Truce Supervision Subcommittee
O Conor Calls For More High Speed Tankers
Washington December 20 Senator O Connor of Maryland argues for rapid buildup of high speed tankers to counter Russia. He urges more passenger ships adaptable to troop transport and criticizes reliance on foreign vessels in emergencies as dangerous to national security.
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Washington
O'Conor
T Md
Tussia
O'Connor
South America
O’conlor Puld
Forrest City residents double taxes for school funding
About 600 Forrest City residents volunteered to double their taxes that spring to help the school system finish the month. The extra two per cent was intended to cover costs, with some residents noting uncertainty about the plan and its lasting effect.
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Forrest City
Manny
Arkansans Named Among Prisoner List In War
The Defense Department lists 47 Arkansans among prisoners held or missing in action. Read shows Texarkana and Prescott natives among the named, with each man tied to a specific division and camp, including 2nd and 7th Divs, Inf and Air Force groups, and several locations in Chang-Song Pyok-Dong and Haurris. Names include Cpl Truman Bayly, Mammoth Spring. Cpl Wilhed M. Duyty, Booneville. Pvt. Floyd J. Dobson, Brinkley. Sgt. Harold W. Day, Raguell. Pvt. Lindsey Ly Slaten, Viola. and others across Arkansas camps.
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Defense Department
Arkansas
Department
Noes
Ieee
Ning
Arkingas
Cox
Cpl
Truman Bayly
2B Davis
Ueber Springs
Pyok-Dori
Oliver B. Honey
Mra
Clara
Honey
Mammoth Spring
Chis
Myrtie
Ernige
Viola
Chang-Song
Josie Haltoy
2Gy
Bannister
Raymond St
Pyok-Dong
Harold W
Day
Mes Davis
Raguell
Chi. Kade
A Bye
IMAGE
Ce ‘Baugh
Hawker Malone
Rs Malone
Parigoutd’ Ville
Air
Martha Njnedy
Rt. 2
Thornton
Pyoks Pvt
Floyd J. Dobson
B Won
Brinkley
Magnolia
Lloyd W. Hardwick
Marlon Har Fort
Benny J. Matlock
Ziat
Cleisle M
Dason
Pruitt
Bong
Kenneth
Prather
Meather
White Clifta
Maxie le Auatin
Ridge
Chiang-Song
Sat
Richard Ly M
R. L. Ga
N. Plorga
Pvt
Raymond
Philip
Mroy Phillipy
Wheatley
Oat
Thomas
Paewol
Pig
Haurris
Bent PLC
Frade Inf
Frade Inf, ‘Divi
Bri
Mulidrow
Prancat Bs Pic
Bil
Mattock
Walter F
Mattocks
33Ville
Chiangian PLC
Lyes Fo
Tlannie
Bison
Chiang-Son
Roscoe
Mrg
Fel
Sult Yok
Dong M-Bgt
Jackson executive held after strange death of wife Loretta
Edward G. Spencer vice president of a Jackson moving firm faced a 4 day detention as investigators probe the freezing death of his bride Loretta Spencer found in the couple's country driveway. Prosecutor Campbell cited discrepancies and planned further state police tests to clear up details.
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Jackson
Mich
Edward G. Spencer
Loretta
George Campbell
Spencer
Teramis
Jega
Marter Loretta Naylor
HF. Brooks
Korean War Brings Enoch Arden Case
Atlanta reports the first Enoch Arden style case of the Korean War as Agnes Sasger learns her first husband Pat Dixon, believed killed May 11 1951 in Korea, is listed as a Communist prisoner of war. Dixon had remarried after insurance payout, while Sasger contemplates two marriages and a life upended. Government inquiry is underway at General Ridgeway’s headquarters.
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Atlanta
Firat Enoch
Korea
Agnes Sasger
Defense Department
Pat
Walter Dixon
Cullman
Ala
Baume Dixon
William Saaser
Port MacPhearson
Waller
Matthew Ridgeway
Enoch Alden
Bea
A&P Employees to Receive Title Bonuses
Great Atlantic and Pacific employees will share more than $2,000,000 in pre holiday compensation for the year, as announced. Team Gapane Sheoughout details the plan and payout guidelines.
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Great Atlantic i& Pacific
Gapane Sheoughout
Gounley
Teae
Burien
Pote
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