Arrests Hit Plant Employers as Martial Law Reopens Mills
In Albert Lea and Nicollet County, seven men were jailed as martial law was reimposed to quell disturbances at Wilson & Co plants. Five shotguns, pistols, and a knife were confiscated during searches. The measure, in effect for 16 days, aims to curb picket violence and restore order as National War restrictions shuffle labor unrest, with authorities enforcing curfew and gate limits while guards patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevalier
Mion
Thy
Strneds Wilson & Co
Pagel
Albert Lea Tone
Nnolachan
National Wa
Monica
Albert ‘Lea
Tineborn County
Regional Forecast Highlights Cold, Dry With Narrow Temperature Range
The report notes ending at 7 a.m. Monday with a low around 36 and a total precipitation of .45 inches, total November rainfall at 40.88 inches, and cooler conditions into Tuesday. Highs mostly in the 40s, lows in the 20s to 30s across regions, with some areas forecast to clear and cool, followed by a modest warmup later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iment
Associated Press
Arkansas
Five Fatalities In Arkansas Traffic Crash Spree
Five people died in a string of traffic accidents across Arkansas over the weekend. State Police reported multiple deadly crashes, naming victims and locations in a terse update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Arkansas
Walbent S Wellshear
Mawurtainburg
Waoilshear
Haghiwiy
Arkathas
Oran
Puedes Peak
Hye Shoe Gan Vag
Leta, Reign
Rea Jeter Te Pat, Alt and
Anise Py
Traffic Death Toll Averages Six Per Hour Christmas Holiday
The 1959 Christmas holiday period saw about 590 traffic deaths from Thursday evening to Sunday night, roughly 15 percent below 1944 and well above non holiday weekends. The National Safety Council noted 1 million cars on the road, weather worsened driving conditions, and law enforcement tightened controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
National Safety Council
Tyne
Plains States
Midy
Mai
Uae
Arkansas suffers largest population drop in U S history
Arkansas shows the steepest population decline among states with a 4.7 percent drop since 1950, estimated at 1,744,000 on July 1 against 1,900,500 in 1950. The U S population rose 17 percent to an estimated 165,205,000. Nevada led growth at 74 percent, Florida next at 9 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Florida
Great Water Program for the Southwest
Dallas AP report outlines a major water resources plan for the Southwest led by Brig. Gen. William Whipple. The program includes Arkansas River navigation and other river development with $98.4 million placed in work in 1959 and projected contracts of about $106? million in six months. Coastal and gulf-area projects tied to Arkansas White Red River and Tex as Gulf Ryser are noted alongside barge transport benefits and 240 miles of navigation expansion into currently blocked areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
APJ
Army
Southwest
Arkansas
Wiliam Whipple
Southwest Division
Miliviuy Constructions
Impreuntioen
Wik Bablistia
Whipple
al Yeady
Texas Gulf
Achaia
Murder Trial Set at Little Rock
A report from Little Rock outlines a murder trial set to begin soon. Details about defendants or charges are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a court proceeding will proceed at the local courthouse with intent to seek resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Income Tax Forms Are Mailed To Arkansas Taxpayers
AP reports District Director Curtis R. Mathis says new forms and instructions were mailed to Arkansas taxpayers. The Form LIan is a two page type to simplify reporting for itemizers, deductions, dividends, and credits. Other forms include WMO and the fourth form, part of a new filing system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lirthis Hock
Bull
Arkansas
Curtis R. Mathis
Rockefeller Out Rocks 1960 Nomination Race
Rockefeller withdraws from the Republican presidential race forcing both parties to pivot. Nixon remains the leading figure with a possible running mate decision ahead. Democrats face choosing a candidate able to challenge Nixon without internal rifts over religion and regional issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Steel Union Reports Poll On End Of Strike Strategy
The Steelworkers Union released words on a private poll preferring to reject the latest management offer. President McDonald reported to reporters as Eisenhower’s board moved toward potential hearings and a public session to explain fineline details. Talks with major fleets and Baylor panel were noted as efforts to push a peace pact while tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
APY
Steelworkers Union
Toriy
Polot Awarkers
Steed Widastey
Alamo Atfar
David J. McDonald
Paws Jfie
Misenhower
Board of
Incutry
Intodt
Tarney
Trew Wits Gate
Theamah
Wehan
McDonala
Mowsmmen
Eisenhower
George W Taytor
Taylor Grata
Otty
Eisenhowar
Patbarney
Ruch Noyeport
Prasneads
Taylor
Indiatry
Baylor Panel
McDonald
Neveliilionsting
Hares
McDonnald
George Meangy
Arsecio
Joseph T .Finnegan
Federvay
Cee Unitec
Zara
Ao Townes Phailinlops Gree
Dell
Rew
Episcopal Rector Dies at Ft. Smith Arkansas
Fort Smith Arkansas AP The Rev Carleton D Lathrop 72 longtime rector emeritus of St Johns Fort Smith died after brief illness He was a Leesville Kentucky native who moved here in 1930 and retired years ago Survivors include a sister and a grandson Funeral arrangements will be announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith, Ark
Carleton D. Lathrop
St. Juhn's
Leesville
Fort Smith
St. John's
Local Man C. E. Stewart Dies in Japan
Charles Stewart, a local resident and U S Navy member stationed in Saseda Japan, has died. Details are scarce. his parents Mr and Mrs Stewart and sister Mrs Hughes of Niestiville, along with a grandmother Mrs C C Hughes of Niestiville, survive him. The body will be returned to Hope for burial. arrangements to be announced by Herndon Corrrutics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Stewart
Saseda
Japan
U.S. Navy
Ai Mis
Dwitr Stewart
Avand Fativs
Bo Stewart
Hope
Mes
CC. Fighes
Niestiville
Ody
Herndon
Hcorrutics
Stray bullet prompts warnings as New Year's Eve events loom
A stray 22 caliber bullet pierced a window at Gunge Hartsfield's home near the Radio Station, with Mr. Hartsfield inside the room. Sheriff Jimny Griffin urged gun safety in crowded areas and warned against discharging firearms. Community plans noted include a Christus tree burning and New Year activities at Fair Park, with gunpowder and tire disposal concerns mentioned amid a slate of local preparations and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartsfield
Jimny Griffin
Hartfield
Griffin
Wind Driven Snow Closes Many Highways Across Midwest
Wind whipped snowbound areas strand travelers as highways in western Missouri southwestern Wisconsin northern Michigan and beyond close. Reports describe several inches to over a foot of snow with 80 degree winds and zero visibility in places while drifting delays slow rail and air travel. Temperatures plummet to the single digits in parts of the region with warmer readings on the coasts and mid Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shi Trelay
Dite
Midwest
Polis Cole
Meloristy Sport
Igeihy Galt
Tassel
Kas
Hassett Fey
Paris
Hassells
Harinwestern
Missouri
Sear
Nebraska
Magerdous Dam
Chicago
Maryland
Slewild
Ao Ha Gumalin
Newark
New York City
Mississippi Valley
Perros F
Sibley
New Waytland
New York State
Ohio Valley
New York
Penngylvauia
Kentucky
Wis
Previda
Britain hunts maniac killer of young girl
Police in Britain launch the largest manhunt in industrial Midlands history for a killer who may strike again. An 87 year old witness, Evelyn Peake, described seeing a man wounded and in pain near a YWCA hostel as crowds were urged to help identify the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmirgitam
Nygland Fap
Manine
Britain
Sidney Stephanie Bairdway
YWCA
Midlands
Evelyn Peake
Active Early Trading on Market Today
Stocks show mixed early gains as investors weigh developments from the first week of news. The market tops nearafternoon around modest advances with staples and utilities holding gains while steels retreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
APH
Rpeekil Sian Ampus
NS Jlype
otis + uider
Muon
Aikens Stock Rises in VP Nomination Debate
In Vermont today supporters of Vice President Richard Nixon and Rockefeller backers weigh Aiken as a potential running mate. Reporters note mixed signals about whether the presidential nomination will be influenced by Aiken’s prospects and the press suggests parties may settle for a preferred lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cap
Maor
Nelson A. Rockefeller
GOP
Richard M. Nixon
Ald Pra Conserva
New York
Bby
Lynden Johnson
Tedag
Rockefeller
Bile ‘Urday
Republcs Yeans
Chicago
Jett i
Baltimore
Gickel
Lhraston B. Marton
Kentucky
Marton
Mons Diol
Viel
U.S
Georg D
Aileen de Via
Vermont
Nelson A. Roc
Ciallen
Raval
Leon
Aempe
Etter
Jaycees Plan Christmas Tree Burning Event
Jaycees announce a citywide Christmas tree burning to promote fire safety. Residents will place trees at curbside December 30 for pickup by volunteers, who will transport them to Air Park for a New Year’s Eve bonfire guarded by the Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melope Jaycees
Forday
Wil Project Haymond Clark
Air Park
Rights Group Named for Mississippi Rights Group Named for Mississippi
Washington APIA reports the Civil Rights Commission announced the formation of a state advisory panel for Mississippi. The six white and Negro members will oversee duties in the state capital as the panel works to address civil rights concerns. Notables include retired Admiral Weert Petecee and physician A. Penjania Britten, with Rev Matias Gow serving as chair, as the group outlines objectives for racial equality and civil protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
APIA
Civil Rights Commission
Daelssot
Pieris
Commission
Sivicl
Adin Weert Petecee
NATO Comender
Sita
Eustevny
Gil Liberty
A. Penjania Britten
Ciempbeth
Collins
Matias
Auto Agency Burns at Pine Bluff
A fire damaged the Pine Bluff auto agency on Mii Street Saturday evening. J. W. Jolian, owner of the building, reported losses around 25,000 dollars, with 85,000 dollars in cars burned or damaged. The fire started about four hours earlier and caused an extensive blaze that also affected a restaurant nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Agency
Pine Bluff
Burnadl
Perl Santa
Mii Street
Beyer
J. W. Jolian
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ens
Feardor Dealk
Suardemen
Rogal
Vain
Van
Bly
H Bey
Carole
Los Angeles
Gallf
Carole Tragoff
Bernard Finch
THE
Great Water Program
Beast
Piast Cobner
Shay
Steel Union
Episcopal
Ft. Smith
C. E. Stewart
Christus
Fair Park
Christiana Cvg
Raslos
Gator Bons
Cent Armvanears
Cryer Grat Teel
Saterday
Dan
Carter
Houston
Aikens
Jaycees
Rights
Mississippi
Mas
Wallis Sehut
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!