City Delays Tax and Bans Sunday Funerals Debate
In Little Rock the City Council delayed a proposed sewage tax while hearing a push from the Ministerial Alliance to ban Sunday funerals except in emergencies. The council formed a committee to draft an ordinance, approved hiring two more workers, and approved various allocations including gravel purchases and repairs.
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Hope
W. E. Harris
Ministerial Alliance
W. M. Ramsey
Ferson Plumbing, Building, Electrica
Sewase
Gas smell sparks Reno blast fears near Masonic Temple
Reno officials evacuated the block around the Square Masonic Temple as a strong gas odor raised fear of another explosion after Tuesday's deadly propane blast. National Guardsmen and police moved crowds from Wollworth and Mapes buildings, with five more unaccounted persons found and damages over two million dollars. Continued on Page Three.
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Jim Thomas Reno
Square
Masonic Temple
Reno
Wollworth
Mapes
Athe Washod County
Ofve
Siehg Sierra Street
District Nurses Meet in Hempstead County Hospital
Prescott District Nurses Association representing Pike Clark Hempstead Nevada and Howard counties met in the Hempstead County Memorial Hospital dining room with fifteen members and three guests. President Mya Max Kitchen introduced guest speaker R. H. Conner Sr M. T who reviewed The RH Factor and Erythroblastosis Ubetalis in the Newborn. Mrs George Wright shared Future Nurses Club activities.
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Prescott District Nurses Association
Pike, Clark
Hempstead
Nevada
Howard Counties
Hempstead County Memorial Hospital
Mya
Max Kitchen
R. H. Conner Sr
M. T
George Wright
Future Nurses Club
Truman Suffers Head Cut After Ice Fall
Former President Truman slipped on ice at his Independence home yesterday, cutting the back of his head. He went to his Kansas City office where Dr. Wallace Graham Jr. examined him. the cut was described as superficial and Truman completed a full workday.
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Independence
Harry
Truman
Kansas City
Wallace Graham Jr
White House
Graham
No Relief in Present U S Tax Setup
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee voted to extend current tax levels for another year, keeping the 52 percent corporate rate and excise taxes on whisky, tobacco, and autos. Secretary Humphrey warned that current levies hinder long term growth, while A. C. Cooper praised the quick, narrow voice vote. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
House
Ways and
Bate
Inf
Treasury Humphrey
Cooper
D-Tenn
Humphrey
ETST College Choir to Sing Here Friday
East Texas State Teachers College chorus travels through Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas during February. The Hope concert is February 8 at 1 15 p m in the High School Auditorium, free to the public with the Hope Band Auxiliary sponsoring. William H Hil directs the choir which features diverse instrumental groups and solos by trombone trumpet bassoon alto flute and contrabass clarinet.
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Woodwin Choi
East Texas State Teachers College
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Paddy
Hope Band Auxiliary
William H. Hil
Sala
Cleveland
Texas City
ETSTC
Commerce
Paris
Tex
Hugo
Okla
Idabel
Mena
Ark
Fort Smith
North Lite Rock
Malvern
Hope
Hughes Springs
Stock Market Headed Lower
New York stock trading opened with moderate declines as pivotal issues slipped from Tractions to around two points. Analysts noted yesterday's sharp drop reached a four month low and suggested the market might rebound or fall further. President Hisenhower signaled possible inflation controls if business and labor fail to act voluntarily.
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New York
Act
Hisenhower
Jaycees Plan Assistance to Libraries
Operation Library grew from a local appeal when M W Ight shog a retired barber turned librarian asked West Memphis Jaycees for help. Cecil Edmonds led planning with the Arkansas Library Commission and spread to other clubs. It became a state project with statewide support and publicity, aiming to improve library services and facilities and back tax programs where needed.
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Operation Library
M. W. Ightshog
West Memphis Jaycees
Cecil Hdmonds
West Memphis JayCees Education Commistar
Highshoe
Arkansas Library Commission
Arkansas
Arkansas Library Association
JayCees
Cecil Mdmonds
Arkansas JoyCees
John Richards
One Killed 19 Hurt In School Bus Crash Near Forrest City
A school bus carrying 37 Mississippi County students collided head on with a tractor trailer on US Highway 70 east of Forrest City. One man, Rufus Dutt, 46, from Round Pond, died at a Forrest City hospital. The truck driver, Raymond Ward Newell, 20, of Indiana, was hospitalized with major injuries along with several children. Police said Newell crossed the line, his brakes failing to stop before impact. Ambulances transported the injured to Forrest City and West Memphis hospitals as officials investigated the crash.
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Forrest City
Rufus Dutt
Newro
Delvig
UU. 8
Mies
Stile Police
Arkane
Fowtt
Pallee St
Clarence Montgomery
Raymond Wart Newell
Atoms
West Memphis
Ark
Newell
Opeiousis
Tian
O Poorla
US 8
Highway 70
All Around Town Taxes Rise and Local Honors Noted
Downtown news highlights tax increases including sales, severance, income taxes, driver license fees, and higher prices for milk and gas plus expected sewage and garbage fees. Civic chatter mocks lawmakers while several local students gain commissions, join fraternities, or land dean’s list honors. paratrooper badges earned at Fort Bragg.
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Wits
Faubus Cousins
House Slams Through 3% Sales Tax and Highway Funds
Arkansas officials warn the legislature may divert highway money to city streets, potentially reducing federal funds by about 30 to 35 million dollars. Highway Director Eldridge cites audit figures showing a 5 million capital deficit and urges an equitable distribution based on traffic to prevent harming counties and the department.
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Litle Rock
Arkangan
Eldridge
Highway Department
Arkansas
Coldridge
Dac
State Highway Department
Otc
Missionary Baptists Plan Short Revival
The Missionary Baptist Church of Rocky Mound will hold a week end revival starting Friday February 8 with Rev. Robert Ryan delivering messages and prayer services at 7 30 p m Pastor Ferrel W White extends a public invitation to attend
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Missionary Baptist Church of
Rocky Mound
Robert Ryan
Ferrel W. White
Kiwanians Hear About Care of Teeth
Hope Kiwanis Club hears a talk on National Dental Week urging preventive methods for tooth decay. Dr Strang notes survey showing many over 40 need artificial teeth and lists three best decay prevention methods. Guests from Little Rock and others attend.
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Delmar Counts
Little Rock
Henry Fenswick
Fred Granton
Wernce Fuller
Royton
Don Westbrook
James V
LaGrosse
Faubus Eyes Tax Assessments and Industrial Fund
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus said all major administration legislation is finished but proposed amendments may tackle tax assessment reform and industrial development. He discussed a graduated penalty to push counties toward 20 percent of market value and a central bank for the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission with up to 1 million dollars from the ordinary investment fund to attract new industry.
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Little Rock
Orval Faubus
Faubus
Fred Stafford
Marked Tree
Stafford
Foubus
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
Arkansans Dig Up 22 Million Yearly Tax Increase
The Arkansas House approved a sales tax increase of 3 percent to raise about 22 million dollars yearly, aligning with the Senate and Gov. Orval Faced with opposition, supporters hailed the measure as a major, constructive step, while a freshman representative faced criticism amid debate. The adoption cleared the way for the new revenue plan and was continued on another page.
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Arkansans
Little Rock
Arkses House
Senate
Orval Foubue
Avery Indic
Una
Paulius
Thu
Inta
J. M. Futretl
Weather Summary From Arkansas and Louisiana Stations
The Weather Experiment Station reports for 24 hours ending 7 a m Wednesday. High 53 and low 47 with .64 inch rainfall. February total is 5.70 inches, yearly total 11.70 inches. Arkansas shows cloudy skies with rain drizzle and a few thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight with no notable temperature changes. Louisiana notes occasional rain and a few thundershowers in the far south with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers through Thursday, no significant temperature shifts.
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Arkansas
Louisiana
Prescott Chamber Banquet Echoes Arkansas U of A President
About 200 residents filled Prescott High School Cafeteria for the Prescott Chamber of Commerce banquet. Dr. John T. Caldwell, president of the University of Arkansas, spoke as Harold Smith served as master of ceremonies. W. O. Woosley introduced new officers and directors, with N. A. Nelson as president, Woosley as vice president, and Billy Rae as secretary.
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Prescott High School
John T. Caldwell
University of Arkansas
Prescott Chamber of Commerce
Harold Smith
W. O. Woosley
Br. N. A. Nelson
Mr. Woosley
Billy Rae
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Elks Wall
Nelms
Willis
White Star
Chy
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Elm
Arkansas Municipal League Insurance
All Merchants Committee
U.S
Etst College Choir
Bovan
Aransas
Clyde Albert Monts Jr
Oklahoma A&m Rave
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Hend
Erson State Teachers College
Willi Andrews
Sam Andrews
Lape
Phi Lambda Chi
Bill Gentry
Trendrix
Alpha Chi
Blue Key
Bill
Williams, Gentry
Army
Billy R. Brown
Hone, Ark
Fort Bragg
N.C
Fort Knox
Laura Ramsey
Missionary Baptists
Presentey Little Reels
Miami
Memphis
Chicago
Los Angeles
Seattle
U.of A
B. A. ReLamar
Charles H. Tompkins
Harold Hendrix
Ernest Jameson
Dan Pittman
Tablerton
Honey Star
Fairchild
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