Editor outlines fight against 3 percent tax in Arkansas
Hope Star editor Alex H Washburn addressed a Rotary luncheon and a Senate hearing in Little Rock outlining opposition to a sales tax increase from 2 to 4 percent. He argued Texarkana is exempt from Arkansas tax due to border factors and recalled earlier battles over animal feed exemptions, linking local tax policy to broader state and national debates.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Arthur ©. Anderson
No Sign of Action on Immigration
Washington reports no quick movement on President Eisenhower’s immigration proposals. House and Senate subcommittees show doubts about enactment, with hearings likely months away. Proposals would adjust the quota system and allow parole for asylum cases, but faces strong resistance from lawmakers fond of current law.
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Waller
D-Pa
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Hastland
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Hisenhower
Hungary
United States
Man Wanted in Arkansas Is Sentenced
GHEENVILLN Miss Melvin Lee Shields a San Quentin parolee wanted in Arkansas and Texas faced two assault and battery with intent to kill charges. He acted as his own lawyer during trials and was sentenced alongside three others in Greenville. Shields linked to a $12,500 Bank of Dovey robbery reflected in Texas charges for resisting a police officer armed robbery and auto theft.
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Miss
Melvin Lee Shields
San Quentin
Arkansas
Texas
Arthur Jordan
Sclon
Groot
Greenville
Barbey Ray McGregor
Pine Bluff
Ark
Jack Newton
Clarksdale
Chaney Burt
Ind
Shields
Bank of Dovey
Campbell
Jooenny Morgan
Sheenville
la Wehiepel
Telephone Lines Heavily Damaged in Multi-State Storm
Southwestern Bell reports widespread telephone outages across seven towns in four states due to ice and snow. Total damage reaches about 975000, with Mississippi and Arkansas hardest hit near Jonesboro and Paragould. Underground cables helped reduce losses as 4000 staff and contractors worked to restore service.
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Oklahoma
Durant
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Predicted Crisis in Middle East Debate Rages on Crisis Policy
Senator Mansfield said he proposed measures to avert the Middle East crisis months before the attack on Egypt and backed strengthening the administration’s Middle East resolution. President Eisenhower urged rapid Senate action empowering military and economic tools to counter Soviet expansion, a move the House approved unanimously. Senator Wiley praised Dulles amid tough questioning, while Mansfield defended his early suggestions in the Congressional Record.
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Sen
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D-Mont
Middle East
Egypt
Eisenhower
Dulles
Senate
House
Sen. Wiley
Wisconsin
Knowland
California
Fullbright
Pulbrigh
President Eisenhower to visit Augusta Georgia
President Eisenhower will depart Washington National Airport at 8 a.m. EST for a two day visit to Augusta Georgia. He will land near Augusta National Golf Club for talks likely to top the agenda. He is expected to return to Washington on Sunday.
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House Debates Aid to Schools Start Tuesday
Washington reports that a major House subcommittee will begin hearings Tuesday on federal aid to school construction. Rep. Bailey, named chairman, said hearings would last two to three weeks with HEW officials first. The panel weighs a potential $1.3 billion four year program, with total proposals reaching $2.22 billion.
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D-Wvar
House Committee On Education and Labor
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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Powell
Grace
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Congress
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Rep
Kelley
D-Pa
Kelsey
Bailye
Reflectorized license plates debate in Arkansas bill
State capital news notes House Bill 46 by Rep. John H. Cottrell to require reflectorized license plates on all motor vehicles, sparking a cost dispute. Opponents claim potential half million dollar taxpayer impact versus $100,000 alternative. Industry reps lobby legislators, arguing bid restrictions and strict brightness specs. The measure also adds a highway safety fee during renewal, set to start with the next licensing period.
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Lietle Rock
Littte
John H. Cottrell
Pulaski County
Arkansas
House
Arkansan
Society of Automotive Engineers
City Attorneys Hire Deputies Signed Into Law
Gov Orval Faubus signed a law authorizing city attorneys to hire deputies. Senator M A West of Paragould introduced the bill and said the aim was to empower Paragould City Atty Adrian Cope land to hire an assistant. The measure passed both houses without opposition.
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Orval Faubus
Sen
M. A. West
Paragould
Adrian Copeland
Hanes
Ike Shows Signs of Getting Tough
The piece analyzes President Eisenhower’s shift toward a tougher stance in foreign policy. It cites his blunt week criticizing Secretary Dulles and critics, noting his administration’s approach to the Middle East and the role of the National Guard. It mentions Senators Mansfield, Fulbright, Knowland, and Knowland’s praise for Mansfield, and suggests Ike is stripping away gloves in response to criticism.
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Montana
Fidbeight
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Pete
Nearly Million Gain in Tax Collections in January
The Arkansas Revenue Department reports January tax collections rose to 11,980,721, up 768,087 from January 1986. Revenue Commissioner J Orville Cheney notes the gain falls short of Gov. Faubus’s 6 million yearly goal, as seven months show a total increase of 2,729,961 from the prior year.
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Little Rock
Kansas
State Revenue Department
J. jOrville Cheney
Orval BF. Faubus
Police Seek to Prevent Race Trouble in Mobile
In Mobile Alabama a meeting of about 100 ministers and white officials led by Mayor Henry Kuseler resulted in a pledge of cooperation with police. About 40 officers volunteered to work extra hours as talks referenced state laws including the death penalty for bombing occupied dwellings. Several recent bombings and dynamite threats target mixed Negro white neighborhoods as integration efforts continue.
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Salice
Dudley J. McFadyeh
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Neura
Kenry B. Kuseler
Mu Kadyon
Forte
Tiwa
Britain’s Hate List Shifts as Nasser Dulles Nehru Rise
London reports name Egyptian President Nasser as the most hated foreigner, with U S Secretary of State Dulles and Indian Prime Minister Nehru rising contenders. Suez fallout worsens Britain’s economy and public mood while Dulles defends Western policy and Nehru faces criticism over Kashmir and Egypt.
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Nasser No Longe
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Bot Dulles
Kashmir
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Earamittee
Eisenhower
France
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Daily Telegraph
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U.N
Pakistan
Egypt
Tightening of Farm Labor Law Questioned
Washington lawmakers demand explanation from the Labor Department on new Mexican labor housing standards. Subcommittee chair Rep. Gathings and southern state congressmen condemn lack of advance notice and hearings amid regulatory tightening.
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Labor Department
Gathings
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United States and Canada push plan to break Middle East deadlock
United States and Canada intensified effort at the United Nations to win support for a two part plan. It calls for Israeli and Egyptian troop withdrawals from Gaza and the Gulf of Aqaba coast while a U N Emergency Force would be sent to monitor the area. Israel and Egypt gave no public acceptance and Egypt balked at occupation, as Cairo signals and Nasers stance hint at UNEP observation rather than occupation.
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Tito to Delay His Visit to America
Belgrade announced that President Tito will not visit the United States for now. A Yugoslav government spokesman said talks on a Washington visit had been held but U.S. conditions and congressional opposition made the trip not ripe. Delegations had agreed in principle on a visit, but opposition and atmosphere blocked it.
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Yugoslavia
Timn
United States
Branko Draskgyic
Yugoslaavia
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Draskovic
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Sen
Douglas
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Congress
One Killed in Ashdown Wreck
An April head on collision near Ashdown left Thomas I. Walls 28 of Wilton dead. Noel Ray 45 of Texarkana survived. three other black passengers, Clea McLain 20 James Lewis 10 and Mack McLain 16 of Wilton, suffered minor injuries. The crash occurred on Highway 7 north of here.
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Yast
Louie Hilton
Thomas I. Walls
Wilton
Noel Ray
Texarkana
Ray
Lone
Hillay
Clea McLain
James Lewis
Mack McLain
Accidents Kill 95000 People in 1956 Report
The National Safety Council estimated 95000 Americans died in 1956 from accidents, including 40000 traffic deaths. Total costs exceeded 10.8 billion with wage losses, medical expenses, insurance, and property damage. Delayed deaths may revise the toll, with traffic fatalities around 40000 confirmed as provisional.
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Progress Between Visiting King and Ike
Washington reports optimistic progress as King Saud and Eisenhower hold talks with Dulles. Ambassador Wadsworth says the visit is perfect so far and an Arab participant notes the meetings went very well. Both leaders are deeply pleased with the early talks on the joint agenda.
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Mayor Tried But All in Vain
Hot Springs mayor Floyd Housley said he found Wred on numerous occasions in Viet Sen. Q. Byrum Hurst of Yat Springs attended a meeting of a group opposing Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. contracts. Housley noted Wurst backed out of a promised legislative investigation of the Public Service Commission amid a dispute over funding for the legal fight. Hurst claimed he changed his mind after the group did not invite him to the meeting and the event was disrupted while waiting for the Hot Springs senator.
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Arkansas Weather Outlook With Uncertain Clouds
Cloudy to partly cloudy conditions this afternoon into tonight with light rain possible in southeast portions. Rain chances continue Sunday in other areas. Temperatures near normal later this week with highs around 60s and lows in the 40s to 50s, cooler Saturday with scattered showers.
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