Fight delays 35000 acre land grab in Arkansas
The article describes a tense dispute over 35000 acres along the Grand Prairie in Arkansas where the federal government, via the War Department, sought to take over lands for a state park or game preserve. Local sentiment opposes state control and favors private enterprise, with political fallout and public opposition highlighted by James Thrash er and community leaders.
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Agency of War
Arkansas
Gow Aeves
J. Appeals Wits Uuices
Cali E
Jaw
Aoa
Keer Bency
Iis
Scone
Tiasego
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Fragmented OCR fragment lists names and performers tied to a theater show. It references Luther Cole Syidl Sua Mis Basil Now Toya Porterfiel Urhadiate and a night at a local theater with Withgin Boyd and Pessie Love.
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Tenebie
Luther Cole
Syidl
Sua
Mis
Basil Now
Stewardes
Rye Dress
Withgin Boyd
Pessie Love
Truman Alarmed Over Price Rise and Fiat of Control
President Truman warned prices rise alarmingly and a crash may come unless action is taken. He urged Congress to grant authority for price controls and presented budget bureau charts showing broad price increases since his November message. He emphasized a looming inflation fight and discussed voluntary rationing and broader legislative steps.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Budget Bureau
Mr. Truman
Nis
Theaters Distribute Collections Clinical Benefit Appeal
Theaters distribute collections totaling 849 dollars and 8 cents. The funds will be allocated to emergency cancer control programs and charity work at a local hospital. Committees listed include Roy Ante and other names from Winnfield and nearby areas.
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Sonal Saenger Rlalto
Maren Af
Hay
Govea
Duiry
Chester
Roy
Winnfield
Tsibet Feild
Hempstead Reports 7623 Bales Ginned This Year
A government report shows Hempstead county ginned 7623 bales of cotton this period, comparing with 7410 bales in the prior year. The data indicates a modest year over year change and reflects local agricultural activity.
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Hempstead
Volun
Mempstead
McClellan to defend Marshall Plan on Chicago radio
Senator John L. McClellan will defend the Marshall Plan on WGN 720 k.c. Chicago at 9:80 p.m. Tuesday February 10 taking the affirmative side of the question Showed Congress Adopt the Marshall Plan Opposing him will be Senator C Wayland Brooks Illinois Republican The Arkansan sits on Expenditures in Executive Departments and Public Works committees Brooks chairs Rules and Administration and sits on Appropriations
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John L. McClellan
WGN
K.c
Chicago
Congress
C. Wayland Brooks
Illinois
Arkansan
Senate
Brooks
1100 Gandhi Assassination Probers Arrest 800 Hindus
Police report 1100 Hindu extremists in custody across India since Gandhi’s assassination. Nearly all arrests target Hindu Mahasabha and RSS. raids cover New Delhi Calcutta Bombay and major cities. Gandhi’s ashes lie under guard at Birla House awaiting cremation rites and future temple enshrinement plans.
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New Delhhi
India
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Bombay
Gandhi
New Delhi
Calcutta
Genares
Madras
Bagalore
Hindu Mahasabha
Rashtriya Sevak Sangh
RSS
Birla House
Haly
Ganges
Allahabad
Birla Mansion
Jumna
Highways Across Region Report Poor to Fair Cond
A regional survey lists highway segments with varying condition. From Dierks to Nashville fair, but several routes including Deligh t to Prescott and Lackesburg to Nashville show poor or rough gravel surfaces. Construction and detours noted on multiple links, with overall emphasis on weather related wear and ongoing work.
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Dierks
Ouachita Co
Nashville
Washington
Hope
Montgomery Co
Clark Co
Delight
Waldo
Belight
Prescott
Lackesburg
Ouachita
Blevins
Ridge
Quacnita Co
Gordon
Antoine
Ben Lomond
Kirby
Gooud
Mineral Springs
Hiighway
Louislang
Hope Fair
Hoope
Lewisville
Louisiana
Oklahoma Line
Red Bluff
Poreman
Ashduwine
Teaffie
Colunbus
Lange
Missouri River
Little Missouri River
Cauion
Frary Junction
Southerners Hope to Block First Issue
Southern Democrats vow to block Truman civil rights measures including a national anti discrimination commission. President avoids comment as Senate Labor Committee prepares a close vote and House anti lynching bills spark debate. McClellan proposes freezing funds. Marshall signals no vice presidential bid and Ike endorsement remains unsolved.
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UPI
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National Commission
Senate Labor Committee
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Dixie
Congress
Democratic Party
Hill D-Alaj
Labor Committee
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Ellender
D-La
Taft
Ohio
Nore
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Ives
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Rankin
D-Miss
Clifford P. Case III
American Civil Liberties Union
The
American Jewish Congress
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Rep
Dann
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Capitol
Senator McClellan
D-Ark
McClellan
Little Rock
National Committee
Democratic Front
Marshall
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Negro Applies for Entrance to Medical School
A Black applicant, William J. Mitchell of Meulfec, Ark, seeks admission to the University of Arkansas Medical School. His file joins 112 others for next fall’s freshman class, with trustees to review. Last year 90 freshmen were accepted. Silas Hunt, a Texarkana Black student, enrolled in the university Law School in Fayetteville this week but will be taught separately from white students.
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Little Rock
University of Arkansas Medical School
Henry C. Chenault
University
William J. Mitchell
Meulfec
Ark
Mitchell
Mae
Silas Hunt
Texarkana Negro
University Law
Fayetteville
Sile
Southern party split unlikely to topple Truman
Arkansas dateline reports Gav Etnor Laney predicting the South will not form a Dixie party to oppose President Truman over civil rights, though a Southern convention may nominate a southern candidate. a Republican victory could occur if the South unifies against Truman's civil rights stance.
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Little Rock
Gav Etnor
Laney
South
Truman
Wold
Athern
White House
Wallahassee
Fla
Congress
Mr. Truman
National Party
Hypnotism in Love and Crime Myths Debunked by Expert Rabbit
A professional hypnotist explains lessons from love to fear in a wide tour. He says husbands should woo with love not force and cites hypnosis uses from stopping nervousness to easing dental pain. He notes self hypnosis is teachable but warns against misuse for crime or coercion, insisting genuine control remains scarce.
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Marsh Rabbit
Sinclair Lewis
Babbit
Plana
North Carolina
Balbir
State Seeks Balance Proving Ground Labor Park
President Truman said Republican budget cuts won t reduce the deficit but no one expected big savings. Senate subcommittees approved a 2.5 billion dollar target, with further action by House and Senate leaders to decide actual spending. Arkansas files for land in Southwestern Proving Ground halting sales to former owners and veterans, while Hempstead County faces economic impact from potential loss of grazing and farm land.
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Terman
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Hate
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Southwestern Proving Ground
Arkansas Resources and Development Commission
Hempstead County
Federal Land Bank
Albestink
Ben Laney
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Laney
Noody
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Hirst Priory
Jerome Smith
51. Laws Office
Dempstead
Speech Course Added at Hope High School
Hope High School added a new speech department at the start of the second semester led by head Mrs. B E McMahon. The program targets seniors for a yearly credit and aims to improve reading, quick speaking, and conversational skills. It plans assembly programs, a weekly 15 minute radio broadcast, and extra periods for students needing speech support.
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Hope High School
James H. Jones
B. E. McMahon
Hope
High Scheat
Library Club
Frank Mason
Urner Wnd Stulls
Bild Ketner
Booster Meet At Hotel Barlow Promises Large Turnout
A capacity crowd attends the Booster Meet at Hotel Barlow with Principal speakers Coach John Baralott and Riel Davis. A tech demonstration of the Pixie bowl game is planned after dinner. Former University men and women are urged to participate in the reunion following the booster meeting.
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Thenight
Barlow
Root Algar
John Baralott
Riel Davis
Uniy
Danish Princes to Wed Ex-King Mikai in May
An article notes a forthcoming wedding in May between Danish princes and ex-king Mikai culture and royal dowry details remain unclear. The segment references Ane and possible alliances with noble houses and distant regions, signaling a ceremonial union with political implications.
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Mikai
Accident toll rise in 1947 exceeds 1946 totals
A wartime lull ended as the National Safety Council reports total deaths from accidents in 1947 rose to about 93,500, with 32,500 roadway fatalities in 1947 versus 32,000 in 1946, and medical costs reaching around 36.7 billion. Non-traffic deaths also climbed, blamed on higher overall accident numbers.
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Safety Council
U.S
Sani Darmage
Fla
Gacksonville
Gnesult
Schoolmen Defy Hooded Gangsters in Lakeview Ga
Lakeview Georgia on February 5 reports threats by the Ku Klux Klan against a high school. School officials and students recount a cross burned before Walter Rowland's home and a tense confrontation at the school gym. Sheriff Jim Moreland declined to discuss the matter, while Bowland says he keeps shotguns and ammunition ready. The coach and principal faced intimidation as they describe the incident and warning of further action.
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Lakeview
Ku Klux Klan
Kia
Walter Rowland
Bowland
Nasium
Jim Moreland
Chatga
Moreh
John B.bur
Rowland
Mari
Unive
Chattanooga
Hayes
Lealand
Cal
VFW Collects Scrap Paper This Sunday
The VFW will collect scrap paper this Sunday. Residents should place bundles or boxes at the curb between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at their location.
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VFW
Colle
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