The Magic Lantern and the Rise of Pranktin Pierce
A review of a sprawling 504 page novel about the silent film era and a pioneer producer Silversmith, tracing his rise in Fort Lee and later Hollywood. The critique notes the book’s melodramatic plot, told by the son, with industry power struggles and studio figures driving the narrative.
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Hollywood
Pierce
Siveremith
Pioneer Movie
Fort Lee
Mi J
West Coast
Tno
Taney
Silveramith
Igi
Almbel
New York
Tara
Robert Carson
Anidng
Age Reenter
Wim Hollyr
Hook
Miura
Floods Bring Death and Homelessness Across Europe
Disaster hits Holland Britain and Belgium as three day floods cause 404 deaths in the Netherlands and over a million homeless. Winds whip, dikes fail, waters reach inland towns, with widespread damage and ongoing danger across the region.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Europe
Holland
Britain
Belgium
Eell
British Isles
Bole Riuta
Holand
Queen Visits Americans Amid Norfolk Flood Rescue
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visited rescue headquarters in Hunstanton to witness relief efforts after a North Sea flood killed eight U.S. airmen or families and devastated the area. The queen spoke with city officials and American soldiers who had waded through icy waters to search for missing heirs and survivors.
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Nicholas
Hunstanton
Eliabeth
U. S
jHeacham
Merchants Move Weekly Breakfast to Wednesday Mornings
Merchants switch weekly meetings to Wednesday mornings starting February 11 at 7:30 in Hotel Barlow to boost attendance. Odis Walden named Sales Person of the Month for January. A promotions committee led by Sylvette Burke was formed to study two or three proposals for future action.
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Barlow
Harrell Hall
Walden
Ward Four Wood
Hall
Aig
Burke
Tolle NL
Mugeelty
Wise
Top SY
Maleglin Porterfield
Arkansas senators protest Welsh fund setup by Burial Association
Angry Arkansas lawmakers draft a resolution protesting a Welsh funded setup tied to the Arkansas Burial Association. The issue centers on fund gathering practices and state responses amid ongoing scrutiny of burial industry finances.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Arkansas Burial Association
Ferry Sinking Probe Starts After Loss of 132 Lives
The British government opened an inquiry into the Princess Victoria disaster in the Irish Sea. From Stranraer to Larne 176 aboard, 44 survived and 122 perished. Coast guards and lifeboat crews recovered 73 bodies by nightfall. no more survivors expected. The vessel was a 2,814 ton passenger ferry operated by the state railway system.
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Donaghader
Northern
Traland
Irish Sea
Coast
Hfeboat
Stranraer
Scotland
Ireland
Britishi. Railway
Systyny
Cherry Bill Would Revise Liquor Permitting System
Gov Francis Cherry announced plans to submit a bill to the Arkansas Legislature to override the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board’s permit granting and revocation procedures. He cited changes to the liquor setup and welfare program funding amid a broad policy address.
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Little Rock
Francis
Cherry
Arkansas
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Fatile
British Plane Carrying 39 Feared Lost in North Atlantic
A British airliner with 39 aboard disappeared about 350 miles east southeast of Newfoundland near 12 81 am. Coast guards and ships from the United States and Canada searched the icy North Atlantic as crews tracked the distress call. Weather and sea conditions hinder rescue as three U S Coast Guard vessels and several military planes converged on the scene.
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Halifax
N. S
Skyways Alpines
Newfoundland
U. & Coast Guard
Man
New Towidland
Nova Scotia
U. S. Coast Guard
Additional Appointments Questioned by Senate Panel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee questioned Eisenhower nominations including Harvard president James Bryant Conant as U.S. high commissioner for Germany and Gen Walter Bedell Smith for under secretary of state. The panel barred newsmen from the hearing and did not reveal whether access to secret information would be granted. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
James
Bryant Conant
Harvard , University
U. S
Germany
Walter Bedell Smith
Atala
Itd
Conant
Wiley
R-Wis
Ury McKenzie 78 Educator Buried Today in Arkansas
Ury McKenzie 78, retired educator and driver, died by suicide in Hot Springs community. Coroner says no inquest. A longtime educator and church elder, he taught in multiple Arkansas towns and held leadership roles in state education groups. Burial set for 2:30 pm at Mount Presbyterian Church Cemetery with active and honorary pallbearers listed. Survivors include his wife Mary Gobbert McKenzie, a son Des Jim McKenzie, two daughters, and several relatives.
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Ury McKenzie
Praipin Mk
Win
Hover Springs
McKensie
Herndon
Yell County
Dietover
McKenzle
Peabody School of Nashville
Yelin
Monticelo
Morrin
Conway
Hottings
Prescott
Texackana
Batesville
Ito
Mempstead Unty Par Baton
Paat
Arkansas Education Sociation
Kansas College of
Dbatenville
Miret Presbyterian Church
Litle Neck
Mary
Gobbert McKenzie
Des Jim McKenzie
Hone
Pallbrarers
W. Tarptoy
Celt Stuart
Oliver Adams
Kin Hyey
Jimmy Miller
Dale Janos
Chitl Sitton
Lowell Tobe Gkison
Deoyné
The
Presbyterian Church
Health Relations Committees Named by Hope C of C
Provident Ray Towener heads the Public Relations Committee for the Chamber of Commerce with Frank McLarty Fred Robertson Ed McCorkle Vance Smiley S A Whitlow and Dannie Hamilton. Herbert Rog ers chairs the Health Committee joining Judd Martindale Walter Lima Sam Strong George Wright Doh Smith Harry Shiver Roy Anderson and Webb Laschey Jr to work with the City Health Department and civic clubs on public health plans locally and state wide.
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Lglavahi
Valth
Hibs
Chamber of Commerce
Provident
Ray Towener
Eldon
Callman
Frank McLarty
Fred Robertson
Ed McCorkle
Vance Smiley
S. A. Whitlow
Dannie Hamilton
Eelations
Herbert Rogera
Judd‘Martindale
Walter Lima
Sam ‘Strong
George Wright
Doh Smith
Harry Shiver
Roy» Anderson
Webb Laschey
Owners Cry Over Tax Deductions For Pets In Tax Debate
In a satirical piece by Hal Boyle on pet tax perks, dog owners lobby for dependents deductions claiming pets incur high upkeep costs. The column notes arguments about pet care expenses, social status tied to dogs, and potential policy shifts, with examples including dogs receiving care and obedience training.
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Hal Boyle
New York Us
Congress
Tars PH Emy
Bag Bad Tong H
President Delays Tax Cuts In House Address
President proposes deferring tax reductions until federal spending is trimmed and wage price controls are considered. He calls for security programs, labor law clarifications, and measures against disloyal influences while urging quick action on pension funding and domestic probes.
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Marvin
L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Wissershower
Conarpas
Senate-House
Bteaniower
Pitas
J Administration
Byoad
Ovine
Taft Martley
Labor Department
Judge Pilkinton to Hold Court Here Tuesday
The February session of the Agnippaland Chancery Court will convene Tuesday morning February 3 with Judge Jones presiding. Court officials indicated the trial docket was ready and all pending Ouédivens would likely be disposed of in one day.
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Agnippaland Chancery Cott
Jones
Pukin Toy
Pilkinton
Milter Charcery
Toxar Kann
Camden Wins Dimes Contest From Hope
Mayor Wilson thanks Camden and Hope citizens for backing the water and light plant sale. He notes the estimated price between 2500 and 3000 dollars and praises local businessmen, insurance and radio station KXAR for strong support in the effort. He invites visitors and commends the community's cooperation in the campaign.
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Peisi Aire
Atk
Wilson
Lelier
Camden
Walter “Aidey
Arkpysag
Dean
Laney
Shumaker
Baleylaw
Cullen
Ted
Greally
KXAR
Citica
Hope
Myacu
Wlehos
Klad
Sindorely
Jobn L. Wilson
Rules Murry had No Right in Tax Case, Little Rock Supreme
A garbled summary reflects a tax case involving an authority dispute and an assertion that Murry had no right. The fragment hints at a ruling by a Little Rock court, with unclear details and corrupted text.
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Murry
Ex American Band Leader Is Dead
An obituary notes the death of former band leader Iritx Kuhn in obscurity. Limited readable facts mention ties to the United States and Germany, with unclear details about cause or location.
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Germany
Iritx Kuhn
U.S
Otto Grilvehneder
Kuhn
Cory Moe
Kuli
Gritachae
Pickles Pay and Washington Cucumbers in 1963
Farmers of Washington plan payment tied to cucumbers for pickling. A cash drop may boost incomes beyond 19 000 dollars as acreage and yield rise. Washington community members consider spring planting with the Bro Milley Processing Company involvement and local cooperation.
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Washington
Psalbert
Ituteey
Bro Milley Processing Company
Xs Urkenw
Aulgey
Gotenls
Hamm Family Member Injured in Highway Crash
Mrs B R Hamm and her son were seriously but not critically hurt in a Saturday night highway accident. Campbell and Mrs Jim Murphy, Hamm’s sister, suffered injuries, with reports noting broken legs and ribs.
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R. Hamm
B. Th. Lamm
Campbell
Sistor
Jim Murphy
Kort Smiulby
Murphy
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