Debate Over Presidential Term Limits Sparks House Push
The House Judiciary Committee advances a proposal to amend the Constitution to limit presidents to two terms. Republicans back speed, while some Democrats may join. If approved, the measure goes to the Senate and then to state legislatures for ratification, with vigorous dispute over stability versus democratic choice.
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Mud in the Aleutians Slow Arctic Maneuvers
A war correspondent notes soldiers trudging through persistent mud across Europe Asia and the Pacific. In the Aleutian Islands, doughboys slog through damp terrain on Arctic maneuvers since November, describing the tough conditions faced by.Alternate phrasing kept concise for a historical newspaper card.
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Eisler to testify as HUAC probes Kremlin linkage
Washington figures reveal Gerhard Eisler will appear at the first 1947 HUAC session while secrecy surrounds about a dozen subpoenaed witnesses. Chairman Thomas confirms Eisler’s appearance despite his New York arrest and possible deportation, with Justice Department surveillance sought to ensure attendance. Budenz previously named Eisler as leader of the American Communist movement.
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Housing Construction Slips in January, Commerce Reports
Private funded new housing construction totaled 275 million in January, down eight percent from December. Overall new construction of all types stood at 847 million, up 78 percent from January 1946, and was judged normal for the season by the Commerce Department.
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Strange Custom of Paper Offerings in Chinese Graveyards
In China, wealthy families burn paper replicas of horses carriages servants and furniture at graves to provide the deceased with a continued lifestyle in the afterlife for the gods to witness.
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Irandate Coastfolk and Plain Farm Community
Arab fishermen and sailors live in the coastal villages of Irandate while farmers inhabit the plain behind the coast.
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Fire crews seek mud to douse burning gas well near Logansport
Logansport Louisiana February 5 A fire crew from Houston Texas hopes heavy mud will extinguish Thelma Nash gas well burning since Saturday three miles northwest of town. Water failed to dampen the large blaze despite cooling surrounding area.
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Thanking Readers for Patronage and Future Support
A brief note from the publication thanks patrons for past support and looks ahead to continued engagement. The message emphasizes appreciation, ongoing service, and commitment to delivering news and community coverage to readers.
Printing Engineer notes Hosmer linked to Teletype setter circuit
The January Printing Equipment Engineer reports George W. Hosmer and The Star’s mechanical superintendent among developers of the Southwest Arkansas Teletype setter circuit, a 1942 system gaining national traction. A February Southern Newspaper Publishers Association note praises linotype operators nationwide and describes a 6 am alarm rat trap switch contraption used to power linotype machines, with Hosmer noting broader uses such as lighting control and burglar alarms.
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Arkansas House Adopts Highway Funding Bills for Counties
Little Rock February 7. The Arkansas house adopted three highway funding bills to boost county road funds by 2 to 3 million annually and provide immediate grants of 2 million, with a budget measure directing 7 million from available highway funds, including 1 million to counties, plus a mooday bill shifting 1 million for school bus and rural mail routes. The package also included a refunding act amendment potentially adding 2 to 3 million yearly for county highways if revenue levels stay at about 21 million and counties now receive 2 million. Passage occurred on an omnibus roll call with some budget objections. Continued on Page Two.
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Electricity Cut Off In Britain As Coal Shortage Hits Industry
London February 7 The government announced electricity would be cut off Monday in London Birmingham and Manchester due to a coal shortage worsened by a 10 day Arctic cold spell. Domestic consumers face no power 9 am to noon and 2 to 4 pm. The move hits export production. Shinwell hopes restrictions last three or four days. Hundreds of ships idle in ports as coal is reserved for homes.
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Three Children Die In Farmhouse Fire Near Luxora
Luxora reports reveal three Williams children aged 4, 2, and 2 months died in a fire that destroyed a farm home yesterday. three other children escaped unharmed.
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Stassen Proposes Quiet Period Before Strikes in Labor Plan
In Washington on February 7 Harold E. Stassen, GOP presidential hopeful, urged a cooling off period before labor actions and a federal labor councilor office. Taft dismissed the idea as trivial as Stassen pressed for sweeping labor reform amid a Senate Labor Committee hearing.
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Hope High Band Set for Tuesday Evening Concert
The Hope High School Band will perform Tuesday night February 11 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The program offers a wide variety of music to appeal to many tastes with pieces including March International Favorites and The Crusaders.
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