Market roundup from northwest to New York stocks
Northwest market steady demand light with broilers and fryers at 20-21 cents in Little Rock and Batesville Floral area around 20-22 cents. New York stocks edged forward cautiously as traders focus on select sectors and awaited government loan details for the 1956 cotton crop. Grain and provisions volumes fluctuated with snow in the Midwest and government reports on supplies. Poultry and eggs markets in Chicago steady. St Louis stockyards show moderate activity with varied weight classes and prices, cattle and calves trading steady to lower.
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Broilers
Little Rock
Batesville-Floral Area
New York
Trade and Commission House
Commission House
Midwest
Chicago
USDA
U.S
Louis
New Hampshire Delegates Debate Two-Pronged Ballot
A heated NH Senate review centers on a two-pronged ballot and Knowland slate. Delegates face a 14 vote outcome, with Eisenhower and Stevenson camps vying for control. The discussion centers on whether to back Knowland or favor an alternate delegate slate under party rules.
Quotations and political snippets from Washington and beyond
Fragments show Prime Minister Eden forgets to raise a toast to Eisenhower amid political strain. Rep. McCormack voices weariness over budget and tax issues. Farmers face refund concerns and accusations of dishonesty. A mother from Swickley reveals triplet births. Dodgers celebrate a key win amid weather and league chatter.
Prescotts Cub Scout Pack Meeting Highlights Pirates Theme
Cub Scout Pack met Thursday at First Methodist Church with six dens performing skits on Pirates and displaying handicrafts. Den Mothers presented Cub Scout Master O W Watkins with a gun as awards were given to several scouts. Art Hughes of Hope attended as a guest.
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First Methodist Church
O. W. Watkins
Art Hughes
Hope
Jean Cunningham Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party
Jean Cunningham celebrated her twelfth birthday with a party hosted by her parents at the Legion hut on Friday evening. About 36 guests attended with decorations, games, and dancing followed by cookies and mint hearts. A pink and blue shower for Mrs. W F Denman Jr. accompanied by floral decor and corsage marking the honoree. Other items include lists of attendees and local social notes from the area.
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W. P. Cummings
V. Pore
J. J. Wilson
E. M. Sharp
Homer Ward
C. G. Gordon
J. B. Hesterly
Jim Yancey
Imorn Gee
Jean Cunningham
Marion Cunningham
Legion Hut
W, F, Denman Jr
Case Chappelle
J.C. Stega
Lita Grimes
Archie Johnson
US Expected to Pick Up Points Today at Olympics
Report from Cortina d Ampezzo notes Madeleine Berthod of Switzerland won the women’s downhill on her 25th birthday in 1 minute 40.7 seconds, Finland upset in relay, Canada earns first skiing medal, and the U S trails leaders in unofficial team standings with hopes for future titles.
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Cortina D
Alstum
America
Andrea Mead Lawrences
Parshall
Cola
Oslo
Freida Danzer
Gil
Lutille Wheeler
Siiri Ramtanen
Finland
Russia
Sweden
Norway
United States
Austria
Iis
Yanks
U S Hockey Team Won't Go to Russia
In Cortina d Ampezzo Italy the U S coach denied rumors of a Moscow post games match. He said the team remains committed to Switzerland and Sweden and would not switch plans despite desire to play Russia. Police faced complaints of rough handling at Olympic ceremonies prompting officials to tighten oversight. A Swiss-led meeting tomorrow could change rules affecting two man and four man bob sled weights and team sled construction. The Swiss seek a reduced meal allowance to sixty pounds.
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Cortina D'Ampezzo
Italy
U. S
Moscow
Robert B. Ridden
Minneapolis
Walter Brown
International Ice Hockey Federation
Boston
Mass
Switzerland
Sweden
Russia
Buck Weaver Dies At 64 In Chicago Scandal
George Buck Weaver former Chicago White Sox third baseman dies at 64 after collapsing on a South Side street. He maintained innocence in the 1919 Black Sox scandal, accused of conspiring with seven teammates to throw the World Series for 100000 dollars. Weaver played 1912 to 1920 and hit 89 for the Sox.
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Chicago
George
Buck) Weaver
Chicago White Sox
Weaver
Sox
Cincinnati
K. M. Landis
Joe Jackson
Oscar
Mappy) Felsch
Eddie Cleotte
Cigune
Lefty) Williams
Charles
Weather Summary From The Associated Press
Central Arkansas faces clouds with showers and possible thundershowers this afternoon into Thursday with highs in the mid 40s and lows in the 30s. Northeast Arkansas expects rain turning to freezing precip Thursday with colder conditions. Southeast and Northwest Arkansas report cloudy skies, mixed precipitation, and temperatures ranging from the 30s to upper 40s. Louisiana and East Texas show showers and thunder showers, with a trend toward freezing rain or snow in interior areas by Thursday. Overall, much of the region dries and warms slightly after a cold start tonight.
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Associated Press
Central Arkansas
Northeast
Arkansas
Arkongoe
Lowels
Louisiana
Calder
East Texas
Northwest
State Taxes Hit New High in January
Arkansas state tax take reached a January record of 71 212 664 with gains across categories led by general revenues and automobile licenses. Special revenues rose to 6 596 674 while gasoline taxes climbed to 2 886 942 as highway funding remains steady.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
State Revenue Department
Mahvenance
Benergt
AP&L Rate Hearing Recessed by Attorney General Action
Arkansas attorney general moved to dismiss AP and L rate increase request and the Public Service Commission recessed the hearing until Monday. He argued AP&L had not proven a need for higher rates while suggesting rates should be reduced. The article also mentions St. Paul’s Cathedral, postwar baby boom figures, and the fate of baseball players including Shoeless Joe Jackson era figures for context.
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Little Rock
Yom Gentry
Clg Misgal
Arkansas Power & Light Co
State Public Service Commission
Gentry
Ap&l
Fogernoy
Miss Channing Knows About Flops and Broadway to Film
Hollywood gains from a Broadway star whose recent musical flopped after a string of earlier hits. Channing recalls the hard shift to The First Traveling Saleslady and describes rough early work, adviser help, and last minute plot fixes that couldn’t save the show.
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Hollywood
Varal Channing
Broadway
Wonseri Town
USA
Duors
Ing
Bill
Detroit
Billy Rose
Adview
New Haven
Tomew
Dougland Martin
Josh Lean
Washington
New York
Governor Patterson’s Successor Named In Oregon Senate Shakeup
Patterson will be succeeded by Elmor Smith 46 publisher of The Blu Mountain Eagle in John Day Oregon. Smilin also is a Republican. Patterson left the governor’s post after entering politics in 1944 and serving in the State Senate until his resignation. Survivors include his wife and three children. The article notes a political transition as Senate leadership changes and a fall general election to name a successor.
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Senate
Douglas McKay
Interior
Eisey
Ower
Patterson
Elmor. Smith
The
Blu Mountain Eagle
Oregon
John Day
Smilin
Aepublican
Smiin
Oytion
Hillshora
Portland
Hat
State Senate
John & Smithson
Oswego
Ovo
Mia
James Dollard
Claremore
Okla
Paul 1
Tucson
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Eden
Eisenhower
John W. McCormack
Washinton
Thomas
Sawickley, Pa
Hulda ‘Ves
Udder
New Found
Papme Dodgers
Weader
Prescott News
Southern Pine Garden Club
T. M. Bema
T. M. Bemis
C. W. Watkins
Vantage Noems
Tack Harrel
Watson White Jr
Prescott Garden Club
White
W,f, Benman
Helen
Nina Katherine Scott
Houston
Texas
Vi Scott
Robert Maxwell
Texack- Ann
W. O. Hays
Gene Hale
Texarkana
J. Y. Langley
H. H. McKenzie
Edward Bryson
Johnny Langley
Jack Burchard
Okolona
W. E. Langley
Cul Jendale
Trl Hubbard
Jena, la
John Hubbard
Shirley Wisham
Jeng
Clifford Johnson
Virginia Jahnson
Ms. Wayne Janes
Magnolia
C. A. Haynes
Mrs. Ray Rome
Sola Fueblo
Colo
Rudy Cruz
Yepelys
Rae
Scandal
St. Paul's Cathedral
British Empire
Miss Channing
St Joseph
Ward & Son
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Hope Auto CO
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