Arkansas liquor ad ban bill sparks free press defense
A Democracy Arkansas writer denounces H B No 147 proposing to bar whisky advertising, arguing it mirrors prohibition’s reach and threatens newspaper independence. He cites Hempstead county’s 1938 46 liquor ads stance and recalls voluntary refusals as a safeguard of press freedom.
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Arkansas
Hempstead
Star
America
Free Press
Arkansas House Temperance Committee
H. Bo
Stone
Tandloril
King Solomon's Mines at Suenger Theater Opens
A Technicolor epic from Metro Goldwyn Mayer brings Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr to Africa. The film follows British hunters and elephants on the plains, with Watuspi giants and a plotted royal conflict driving the adventure. The production showcases distant landscapes and strong performances.
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Kang
Solomon's Mines
Suenger Theater
Hollywood
King Solomon's Mines
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
South Africa
Stewart Granger
Deborah Kerr
Africa
Home Club Writers to Meet Tuesday
Secretaries and reporters from each home demonstration club in the county will gather in the county portroom on Tuesday morning February 6 from 9 30 to 11 00. Lor ying Blackwood will lead training to help reporters craft club reports and secretaries keep accurate minutes and records for local newspapers.
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Lor Ying Blackwood
Rail Jam Grips U S As Auto Strike Expands Much
The strike by auto workers deepens with about 125000 idle nationwide and 70000 daily commuters affected in New York area. Railroads report limited service while Pennsylvania Railroad maintains some operations with volunteer workers. Embargoes spread, plants shut, and layoffs rise as the walkout looms into a second week.
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New York
Grand Central Terminal
New York Central
New Haven
Hartford
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Jersey
Pensy
Band Members to Get Letter Awards at Concert
Twenty five members of the High School Band will receive the award tomorrow night at the band concert in the High School auditorium. Winners will be announced at the concert’s close. Admission is charged for the first time in years to fund jackets for the Band Mothers Club. Tickets via band members cost fifty cents for adults and twenty five cents for students. Concert begins promptly at 7 30.
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Band Mothers Club
Curtis Jefferson Held for Shooting On Red Lake Road
Curtis Jefferson, 32, was arrested by state police for shooting Charles James Cooper, 21, on Red Lake road near Fulton after an argument at Jefferson’s home. Cooper was struck in the side by a shotgun and hospitalized. Police continue the investigation.
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Curtis Jefferson
Charles James Cooper
Red Lake
Fulton
Jefferson
Jefferyson
Cooper
Inyeatigang
Report Cards Arrive for Juniors and Seniors Tuesday
Report cards will be distributed to junior and senior students on Tuesday February 6. Parents are asked to sign the cards and have them returned by the students on Wednesday.
Reverend Holdridge resigns from Pope Gospel Taberngele pastorate
The Rev H Paul Holdridge resigns as pastor of Pope Gospel Tabernacle. Announcement to the congregation Friday. He plans to accept the pastorate at First Assembly Church in Albuquerque NM. His last sermon here will be March 4 and he will leave the following work.
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H. Paul Holdridge
Stev
Holdridge
Holdridge Anny
First Assembly
Alburquerjue
N. M
Hope Will Be Host to Bands From 14 Towns
Fourteen bands will be represented in Hope on Friday and Saturday February 1 as District Four of the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association holds its annual band clinic. Participants from Texarkana Ashdown De Queen Mena Murfreesboro Nashwille Arkadelphia Gordon Prescott Lewisville Camden North Heights Hot Springs Hope, under G T Canton, with two 6 piece bands chosen from hundreds. Guest conductor E J Marty of the University of Arkansas will lead sessions in the new Band Building. registrations and tryouts Friday. clinic ends Saturday at 5 pm.
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Hope
Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association
G. T. Canton
Uss District
Band Mothers Club
E. J. Marty
University of Arkansas
Marty
Bund
Dr. David Moore to Speak at Baptist Meet
The First Baptist church intermediate and young peoples department hosts a Valentine banquet on February 12 at 7 p.m. at the church. Dr. David Moore head of the ribs department at Ouachita Coffee will be the inspirational speaker. The Ouachita male quartet and other musical numbers appear. Bull Lowry serves as master of ceremonies.
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First Baptist Church Intermediate and Young Peoples Department
David Moore
Ribls
Ouachita Coffee
Ouachita
Bull Lowry
Ceremonis
Mrs. Sutton's Illness Delays Sutton Livestock Auction
Mrs. J. S. Sutton, mother of Sheriff Claud Sutton, is seriously ill. Sheriff Sutton remains at his mother's bedside, and he announces that the Sutton Livestock Commission auction planned for Tuesday will not be held as scheduled.
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J. S. Sutton
Claud Sutton
Sugan
Sutton Livestock Commission
Boy Scouts Week Proclaimed in Hope Arkansas
Mayor Lyle Brown proclaims February 8 to 12 as Boy Scout Week to celebrate the 41st anniversary of the movement, highlight its Civic Defense, conservation efforts, and nationwide clothing drives for emergency needs, urging citizens to recognize volunteer Scout leaders and support youth development.
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Boy Scouts of America
Congress of the United States
Boys of America
Trengthen
Arm of Liberty
Lyle Brown
City of Hope
Arkansas
Administration Proposes Four Percent Income Tax Hike
Washington reports the Truman administration urged Congress to raise the federal income tax by four percent, double gasoline levies, and sharply boost excise taxes on cigarettes, automobiles, appliances, and other goods. Proposals would triple auto excise and double taxes on TVs, radios, and refrigerators, with multi‑cent hikes on liquor beer cigarettes and gasoline. Secretary Snyder outlined a $10 billion plan as part of an initial tax boost, with another $9.6 billion request planned later in the year.
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Washington
Truman Administration
Congress
Secretary of Treasury
Snyder
House Ways and Means Committee
Truman
Public Invited to View Doll Display
Residents of Hope and surrounding communities may view Roberta Howarts foreign character dolls exhibit during the weekend of February 9 11 for the Polio Fund. The display aims to show the educational value of dolls in teaching geography history literature and rudimentary sociology through varied national costumes and miniature scenes.
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Hope
Roberta Howarts
Southwestern Singers to Perform at Hope High School Auditorium
The Southwestern Singers from Southwestern University will perform at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Hope High School auditorium. The 78-voice choir, directed by Dr. Burnet C Cuthill, will present motets and sacred choral works, plus Negro spirituals, during a six day tour including Natchez Baton Rouge and Little Rock. Members on tour number about 76 of the ensemble, known for high sacral choral standards and mostly unaccompanied singing.
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GG. Tuthil
Southwestern — Lingarg
Southwestern University At
Mumphin
the Hope High School
Gloriana Sant Tates
Seaenee
Mary
Campua
Sacrad
Murnie
Burnet C Cuthill
Southwestern Singers
Te Nidonitly I
Oduguioy
College of Muale
Muysla
U S Proposes Security Guarantee for Japan After Sovereignty
U S officials reportedly offer Japan a post treaty security pledge. An attack on Japan would be an act of aggression against the United States and elicit immediate U S retaliation, potentially including nuclear force if necessary. The plan mirrors the Atlantic Pact approach and aims to deter aggression from the Soviet Union or other powers once Japan regains sovereignty. John Foster Dulles reportedly presented the proposal in Tokyo.
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Tokyo
Pel
Teiag
United States
Japan
U.S
Soviet Union
John Foster Dulles
U. S
Niiselen
Jiapan
Auto Crash on Highway 67 Injures One Person
One person suffered a serious head injury in a two car collision on Highway 67 near Mack's Court at about 8 30 p m. Mabert Rowell of Presealt sus tained the injury when his car crashed into the whalphield during the left turn. The other driver Robert B Holeman of Propcott and a van driver Recon sar suffered minor injuries.
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Mack's Court
Mabert Rowell
Presealt
Whalphield
Robert B. Holeman
Propcott
Howard Bd Pagid Negro
Holeman
Polio Drive Extended to Include Rival Communities
March of Dimes campaign director Eddie Holland said the drive will stay open for one more week to allow rival communities to donate. Weather delays pushed activities back, enabling more gifts toward the county goal. So far $2,088.09 is in toward a $5,000 target.
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March of Dimes Campuign
Eddie Holland
Hope
Arkanene
Farm Leaders Plan Annual Drive in Hempstead County
Hempstead County Farm Leaders prepare for their annual drive at the First Christian Church in Hope Tonight at 7 o clock. Oscur Hodnett, chair of the county’s largest farm organization, outlines plans to enlist every farmer in the county in the Farm Bureau, with Ury McKenzie of Shaver Springs as principal speaker and Ralph Buese from DirAun discussing leadership. The program features accordion selections and a group ringing, with invocation by Leroy Samvela of DeAnn.
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Capris
First Christian Church
Hempstead
John Farm Burea
Oscur Hodnett
America
Moss Stawe
Wanhiniston
Burea
Rowe Gays
Idekoft
Faem Bureau
Ury
Shaver Springs
Anieh
Turnera
Urele
Burreau
McKenzle
Talph Buese
DirAun
Argantalan Worl
Hodnett
Mra. Mow Rowe
Mrs. Owe
Leroy Samvela
DeAnn
State Spinach Crop to Be Destroyed in Arkansas
State officials report the fall spinach crop in the Arkansas river valley near Kunseville to be quarantined and destroyed after tests found infestation. Harold L. Austin, head of the state health department food and drug division, notes 7,538 cases of canned spinach are implicated and other wormy lots were seized in St Louis. Governor McMath ordered no spinach from the state to be sold.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Harold L. Austin
Arkansas ‘Health Department’ Food and Drug Division
St. Louis
Arkangus River
Kunselville
Food and Drug Division
Groundhog Day Quote Highlights Underground Comforts
A fragmentary column notes Groundhog Day publicity with references to Mr Groundhog and a fictional scientist. It playfully contrasts surface warmth with burrow life, suggesting creatures beneath the ground endure cold better. The text mentions February 2 and hints at a cautious, humorous lesson about weather.
Allied tank force advances on western front amid heavy bombardment
Disrupted lines report Allied armored columns penetrating deep into Red areas as intense artillery and air bombardment rakes multiple fronts. Casualties run high with thousands wounded or killed, while ground actions push toward Houngcong and Wong, drawing ships and planes into a broad combat sequence.
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Tokyo
Hiterun Kilee
United Nations
Wan
Oki
Chinasa
Koren Kont
Daloral
Bondoulny
Houngcong
Wong
Ely Montad
Anyang
Dhawed Wing
Wwenpont Moe
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Tons
Mildred McDherso
Eilnabeth Prichard
Alice Graves
Paul Raley
Sam Roach
Shields
Floyd Crank
Hugh Reese
Moody Willis Garland
Herbert Cox
Ulten
Huth Hawthorne
Mra
J. McLainy
J. L. Eloy
Nashville
Roxie Hadley
A. OH. Hheen
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