Sparrows and faith guide a crossroad Christmas reflection
In a Christmas message the editor reflects on biblical sparrows and American resilience, arguing faith and self-reliance sustain a nation at the crossroads of fear and conflict. He recalls 1933 economic distress, praising resourceful citizens, and notes Christmas bonuses at local outlets while urging perseverance for peace.
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America
Roosevelt
Monty
L. B. Tooley
KXAR
Star
Gus
Hatfield Dies Funeral Set At New Hope Church
H. E. Hatfield dies leaving six sons and three daughters with a large number of grandchildren. Funeral services are planned for 11 Saturday morning at New Hope church, burial in Huse Hill cemetery, pallbearers will be his grandsons. Surviving are Hiram of Spring Hill Ark Lawrence Leroy Giles Floyd Mrs A M Hulsey Mrs Fred Turner Mrs Rosey Johnson and 30 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
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Ativan Edward Atflela
Stamps
New Hope Church
Huse Hill Cemetery
Hatfield
Hiram
Spring Hill
Ark
Lawrence
Leroy
Hope
Giles
el Dovala
Floyd
A. M. Hulsey
Washington, Ark
Fred Turner
Arkindy, Ark
Rosey M, Johnson
Cameyn, Ark
Christmas Eve Service at St. Mark's Church
St. Mark's Episcopal Church will hold a Christmas Eve service at 11 30 p m The choir includes members from several Hope Churches The public is invited to attend in commemoration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Choirs of Hope
Jesus
Christ
Reds Launch New Attack on Central Korea
General MacArthur warned of another large Communist offensive as Reds pressed northeast of Chunchon and Yonchon near Seoul. U.N. forces reported heavy enemy traffic, probing attacks, and Chinese and North Korean contingents moving toward lines along Parallel 38. Rocket ships defended Hungnam perimeter while air forces disrupted enemy groups.
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Korea
Seoul
MacArthur
Republic of Korea
ROK
Chunchon
Republic
Chunghon
Yonchon
Lhe
Pyongyang
Northeast Korea
Hungnam
Sturmmary
Tenon-Kumiwa- Hwachen
Yonchen
United Nations
Hwachon
Innediate
MacAthu
Sarigon
Henerval
Sariwon
U.N
Far East
Arca
Taree
Defense Action Fueled by Russia A Bomb Warning
Congressional action on a multibillion defense program was spurred by a grim warning that Russia is intensifying its atomic energy efforts. Chairman Gordon Dean testified on Russia’s program and the expanding U S propulsion drive before a Senate Appropriations panel. Navy and Army leaders outlined plans to boost air and naval strength as defense costs near 45 billion dollars for the coming fiscal year.
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Russia
Gordon Dean
Atomic Energy Commission
Senate Appropriations Committee
Dean
House
Senate-House
Air Force
Finietler
Hoth
Marshall
Navy
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Clifton B. Cates
The
Marine Corp
Korea
Senate
Dorsey McRae Pioneer Store Owner Dies
Dorsey McRae 70 pioneer Hope hardware merchant and former Jimpstead County sheriff dies. Native of Holly Arkansas he lived in Hope and Bull Shoals area, member of Bret Presbyterian Church. Survived by wife two sons Dursey and J B two daughters Mrs Duckett and Mrs Glover, two brothers I G McRae and H Mckue, numerous grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at First Presbyterian with burial at Rose Cemetery.
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Bull Shoals
Fuk
W. M. Duckett
Flape
H.W. Gluver
Malvern
I. G. McRae
Hope
Mektue
Jackson
Misa
Doonlouls
First Presbyterian
Washington Boy Hadacol Winner at Hope’s Saenger Theater
Hadacol party prize draw drew a capacity crowd at Hope's Saenger Theater. Madlyon Wilson Jr. of Washington won the capital bicycle with 162 bullups. Runners up Kissel Landes Willie James Brandon Barbara Kay Retse and Larry Rider of Hope received roller skates and tool chests.
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Hope
Saenger Theater
Rew
Madlyon Wilson, Jr
Washington
Kissel Landes
Willie James Brandon
Barbara Kay Retse
Larry Rider
Freezer D Calvin Graduates at Ohio State University
Freezer D Calvin of Towe receives a Master of Arts from Ohio State University in Columbus. He is among 844 Autumn quarter graduates who received diplomas at the Fair Grounds Coliseum as Mark C. Schneiner, superintendent of Cleveland public schools, delivered the address.
Car and Truck Collision on South Main
A 1949 Mercury driven by Mrs. Marjorie Kennedy of Houma La ran into the rear of a truck owned by Herndon Cornelius and driven by Goodwill Thomas on South Main street this morning. Both vehicles were southbound and sustained little damage, according to city police.
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Mercury
Marjorie Kennedy
Houma
Herndon Cornelius
Goodwill Thomas
South Main Street
Acheson Faces Close Questioning on Europe Troop Pact
Secretary Acheson confronted Senate and House committees over American troop commitments in Europe and possible reinforcements from other UN members. He reported on Brussels Atlantic pact defenses while President Truman praised Eisenhower’s appointment. Senators Lodge and Smith pressed for clarity on Western European willingness to share the burden and UN substitutions for Korea forces.
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Blate Acheson
Europe
United Nations
Korea
Acheson
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Brussels
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Truman
White House
Aches
Free Worlds
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Cougiess
Ledge
R-Mass
Lodge
U. S
Smith
CBS Color Television Is Upheld
A three judge federal court ruled for CBS color television but delayed color telecasts until April 1. The split two to one decision dismissed RCA’s challenge to FCC approval of CBS color method, keeping the Nov. 20 start date in limbo pending Supreme Court action.
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Chicago
CBS Color Television
Radio Corporation of America
Federal Communications Commission
CBS
FCC
Supreme Court of the United States
Cver
Supreme Curt
Scudder Copeland Hurt in Road Crash Near Arkansas City
Scudder and Copeland, both Arkansas journalists, along with Jilly Ruck and Cloyis Copeland, were injured early today when their car collided with a Missouri Pacific bus. Scudder remained unconscious at Arkansas Baptist hospital. Copeland suffered a fractured jaw and was listed for surgery.
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Jilly Ruck
John
Scudder
Arkansas
Pelivea
Cloyis Copeland
Missouri Pacific
Arkansas Baptist Hospital
Copeland
Youth Killed After Truck Strikes Richa Hawkins
A six year old, Richa Hawkins, died after a truck struck him while walking along the highway toward a church for a Christmas program. The driver fled the scene.
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Couburn
Dee
Richa Hawkins
Richard
Drivers Get Caution for Holidays in Arkansas
Arkansas State Police Director Herman Lindsey urged cautious driving during Christmas weekend. A full highway trooper presence, extended hours, and a list of rules aim to reduce holiday deaths. He warned against drinking and driving and stressed following signs and speed limits as 1840 December figures show 49 deaths and month to date 30?8 deaths at Dec. 20.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Herman Lindsey
Lindsey
Death
Christmiss
Arkansas’ Highway
Grass Fire Extinguished by Hope Mire Firemen
Hope Mire firemen fought an early morning grass fire in the 1600 block of South Elm. The blaze was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported.
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South Elm
Hope Mire
U N Secretary General Silent on Truce Rejection Report
New York December 22 U N Secretary General Trygve Lie declined to comment on a radio report claiming China had rejected a truce proposal. He said the U N has no official reply or message to the Chinese government and would not comment until an official statement is released.
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New York
U.N
Trygva' Lie
Feping
U. N
Mrs Caraway to Be Buried in Jonesboro
Mrs Hattie W Caraway the first woman elected to the U S Senate will be buried in Jonesboro next Wednesday She died yesterday at a sanitarium near Washington aged 72 Her body returns from Washington to Jonesboro arriving Tuesday night She will lie in state at Gregg Funeral Home until 1 30 pm Wednesday at First Methodist church Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery beside her husband Thaddeus Caraway Continued on page Two
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Jonceboro
Hattie W. Caraway
Uni States Senate
Gregg Funeral Home
First Methodist Church
Oaklawn
Thaddeus’ Caraway
Korean Youth Tells Boyle 80 Seoul Churchmen Murdered by Reds
A Korean clergyman, David Chung, pastor of Chodong Presbyterian Church in Seoul, said 24 of 80 Presbyterian ministers in Seoul were murdered by communists. He fled south with about 4,300 Christian leaders and blamed early South Korean reverses on lack of arms. He recalled arrests in August and said Premigr. Kim Il Sung's secretary was a Presbyterian clergyman with a church in Pyongyang.
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Boyle
United Nations
Korea
David Chung
University of Toronto
Chodong
South Korea
Chung
North Korea
Dansdign
Northwest
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Chunsgn
Kim Il Sung
Pyongyang
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