Eisenhower outlines Atlantic Pact defense plan in Senate
General Dwight Eisenhower told the U S Senate of plans for the Atlantic Pact defense of Europe after returning from European conferences. He discussed 40 divisions and about 700 000 troops by 1052 with a pledge that Western nations will contribute most fighting men while America supplies munitions. He warned against a powder keg war but urged unity to prevent Soviet expansion.
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Benind
Dwight H. Eisenhower
United States Senate
Europe
Senate
Eigenhower
America
Eisenhower
Russia
Korea
Lunder
Soviet
Eight Escapees Flee Arkansas State Hospital Ward
Officers manned roadblocks and scoured highways for eight dangerous felons who fled the state hospital after assaulting four attendants. Four escapees on foot were recaptured. one mental patient retaken. The others were captured near the hospital in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Spann and their granddaughter Patricia Buell, who were held hostage overnight.
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Litue Rock
Arkansas
State Hospital
Hight
Cussety
A. R. Spann
Patricia Buell
Hope Negro Beaten and Robbed at South Hazel cafe
Joe Vaughn, a Hope resident, was brutally beaten and robbed around 8 pm at Fred Scot's cafe on South Hazel. Linus Ferard, a 59-year-old ex-convict from Lafayette, La, was identified as the attacker. Vaughn remains in critical condition, and about $100 was found on the suspect who admits the robbery.
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Joe Vaughn
Fred Scot
South Hazel
City Po
Mee
Linus Ferard
Lafayette
Vaughn
Poliie
Texarkana
Clyde Mosier
City Force
Guy Downing
Fulton
Berard
Hope
Louisians
Scott's
Many Merchants to Close Early on Saturday
Hope merchants vote to close early on Saturday with a majority decision affecting local shops and businesses. The move signals a coordinated townwide hours reduction impacting shoppers and weekend plans.
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Merchants of Hope
Below Zero Is Coldest Here in 21 Years
Frigid midwinter weather grips the nation as temperatures plunge, with Lone Rock Wisconsin hitting 35 below and Fayetteville Arkansas recording below zero. Flood danger rises in Tennessee and Kentucky while 3,000 homeless in southeastern Kentucky. forecasters expect relief after four days of severe cold and winter storms.
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Associated Press
Aso
Midwest
Lone Rock
Wis
Fayetteville
Ark
Florida
Tennessee
Kentucky
Cumberland
Lale
County Polio Campaign Ends Short of Quota
Hempstead county’s March of Dimes drive closed with 2428.15 raised toward a 5000 goal. Campaign director Eddie Holland said most collections remain pending from schools, sports events, rural groups, and main collectors. If these are added, the drive may near its target. contributions can still be mailed to March of Dimes Box 417 Hope Arkansas.
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Hempstead County
Dirnea
Eddie Holland
March of Dimes
Box
Hope
Arkansas
W. Cmpton O
Nashille
A. B
Patten
Jean
C. May
A. Li
Eosinerin Cnet
Blevits
Lucy Munwah
LaGrossa
J.W. Turner
Mary
Mamle Briant Hope Furniture Co
Roy Anderson & Co
Southwest Gas & Electric Company
Fred Gresham
Guy Watkins
L. M. Uoswell
Texas Hard Nit Valley Crops a Total Loss
In Texas the lower Rio Grande valley reports complete loss of citrus and vegetable crops as one of the season's hardest hits. A vast area around Houston and San Antonio is iced in, freezing communications and knocking out telephone and Western Union lines.
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Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Houston
San Antoplo Sis
Telephone
Western Union
Youth Draft Splits Ranks of Educators
Washington reports education groups split over a one year old draft proposal. The Association of American Colleges backs the defense department plan while the National Education Association is not recognized as its spokesman. Ralph McDonald of NEA testified opposition on January 24 before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Guy E. Snavely of the Association of American Colleges argued NEA lacks institutional membership and cannot represent colleges and universities.
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Washington
Association of American Colleges
Defense Department
National Education Association
NEA
Ralph McDonald
Neass Department of Higher Education
Senate Armed Services Committee
Guy E. Snavely
Gazettar
Suavely
American Association of Universities
American Council On Education
American Association of University Professors
Snavely
Bill to halt forestry activities in four Arkansas counties
In Little Rock on February 2 a Senate bill SB2.3 by Sen. Eagle Street of Cave City was introduced to stop the state forestry department from operating in Sharp, Randolph, Baxter and Fulton counties. Street alleges officials lack legal authority to regulate farmers burning off and seeks to end that practice. Senate adjournment followed discussion as House-approved bills move to the governor for signature.
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Harley Pershing
Little Rock
State Forestry Department
Arkansas Senate
Sen
Eagle Street
Cave City
Street
Forestry Department
Sharp
Randolph
Baxter
Fulton
Forest Department
House
Govenor
Senate
U S Offers Japan Defense Pact After War End
John Foster Dulles traveling in Tokyo said the United States offered Japan a defense agreement post treaty. He told the America Japan Society that American might would back a strong Japan as an effective shield against aggression. State Department noted Tokyo would seek peace but emphasized U S military ties.
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Associated
Prev
United States
Japan
John Foster Dulles
Mule Department
Dulles
Tokyo
State Department
El Dorado Man to Attend Oil Meeting in Texas
El Dorado man heads to Austin for Interstate Oil Compact discussions about the 1951 budget and executive committee planning. The meeting on April 24 at Santa Fe, N M includes extension of the compact in Congress, committee appointments, and notes from Gov. Allan Shivers chairman and Gov. Murray of Oklahoma.
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Austin
Tex
Eisenhower Calls for Divisions to Build Western Front
Washington reports Gen Dwight D Eisenhower urged arming about 700000 troops to defend Western Europe by year end while testifying privately. He warned against ignoring danger of a powder keg war and said US contributions under NATO obligations should be flexible and not bound by rigid form.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Benators
Europe
Biaenhower
Eisenhower
Connally
Sunata
United States
Switchmen Strike Triggers Nationwide Mail Embargo
Rail workers walkouts spread to 42 railroads and 40 freight yards causing mail, freight, and express delays across major cities. Federal moves and President Truman efforts aim to end the stoppage as commuter traffic falters and war supplies press on. Embargo affects ten cities with restrictions on second to fourth class mail while first class, newspapers, and emergency medicines move. Congressional prompts push White House action amid shortages and layoffs in other industries.
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Alcl
Knota
Keren
Truman
New York City
Alek
Kovau Ware
Shila
Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Trenton
Nvvy
Jacksonville
Fla
Allanta Ga
Cleveland
Baitimace
SUIL
Sen
Holland
D-Eia
White House
Nop
van Pelt
Strtisa
Endl Road
Truman tax plan to raise ten billion dollars
Washington reports President Truman unveils a proposed ten billion dollar tax increase to fund armaments and federal programs. The plan would boost individual and corporate taxes, with a likely total tax intake above seventy one billion dollars, scaffolding defense needs while House committees prepare hearings.
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Washington
Erange Anth
My. Truman
Alrandiy
Truman
Inter
Associated Prove
Jumian
Congress
United Stated
Office of Price Stabilization
Wonaig
Ing
Burnet Maybank
South Carolina
Adi Istration
Oroas
Defense
Plante & Millary
Kiwanis Ministrel Readies 8th Show at High School
Director Kimmett Thompson leads rehearsals at the Youth Center for the 8th Kiwanis Ministrel fundraiser by the local club. Proceeds aid Hope Youth Center operations led by Mrs. Alva Reynerson and Georges Frazier. Past shows raised 7000 to 8000 dollars. Tickets go on sale ahead of performances at Heb. 15 and Mth evenings at the high school auditorium.
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Kimmett ‘Thompson
Kiwanis
Kiwania Club
Teddy M. Jones
Hope Youth Center
Alva Reynerson
Georges Frazier
Kilowat
Cate Pespei
Atomic
Axle
UN Offensive Near Scout Area In Korea Battles Reported
Fragmentary UN update describes heavy combat within miles of a scout area in Korea. Reports mention a one hour battle with artillery and fog cover, Chinese forces advancing and Allied armor taking losses, with unclear specifics and damaged wording.
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Tanyang
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Seoul
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