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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1955
Page
4
The whaler Obis returns with three whales as crew toil over whale oil. Captain Jered Naish orders discipline after cabin boy Alfy is caught with a demijohn on the main topgallant yard, while tensions rise over debts and loyalty aboard.
In a whaling voyage, Naish coerces mates Wilson and Finnie into signing a debt note from $2 to $7. He warns that the log book must remain intact to prove their borrowings and to ensure obedience. The men, wary but resigned, pledge compliance as Naish asserts control.
Southland Racing Corp moves to force Arkansas Racing Commission to grant a West Memphis dog track operating permit after the commission rejected the application. The suit, filed by State Rep. Charles F. Smith, names all 10 state racing commissioners as defendants. a hearing date was not set. The case asserts the commission ignored state law and acted arbitrarily.
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