What is news and why crime sells newspapers
An editorial riff on the nature of news and crime coverage. It cites the view that news measures public interest, notes controversy over reporting crime, and recalls Dr Joseph Fort Newton's idea that sin is news. The piece compares perceptions of reporting to a parable about a prodigal son and lost lambs in seeking relevance.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Fort Newon
Philadelphia Bulletin
Newton
Christ
Business part of town may cave in at Picher town center
The heart of Picher Oklahoma mining town faces collapse as a four block area near abandoned tunnels risks a cave in. Mayor Wood and the council review advisement from Bugie-Picher Mining and Smelting Co. urging rope off to protect the public and residents given 30 days to relocate.
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First State Bank
Picher
Eagle- Picher Enginee
New York FBI Nabs Two In $2 Million Drug Ring
Federal agents arrested Sir dore Haliteer and Philip Shear at the Midtown Hotel McAlpin after tracking them since November. They seized $2,000,000 worth of narcotics and planned to move the drugs to Coney Island Brooklyn. Police said the nationwide ring may have other arrests forthcoming in other cities including Knoxville and New Orleans.
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New York
McAlpin
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Arkansas Weather Forecast With Widespread Showers
Cloudy forecasts for Arkansas with scattered showers in the north and west this afternoon. Fragments indicate possible showers tonight and into Thursday with similar cloudy conditions.
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Arkansas
North
Cylder
Hopthwest
West
Yash
Garland Carnival Tuesday Night at Local School
A Valentine carnival will be held at Garland school Tuesday night February 14. Home room entertained visitors with games and meals served in the lunch room from 6 pm. Teachers and pupils supervise the program which will conclude with the selection of a carnival king and queen.
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Garland
Style Show Planned Here March 8-9
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Hope the spring style show was set for March 8 and 9. The Saenger Theater will host both matinee and evening performances with local retailers presenting read to wear jewelry gifts and accessories. Mrs Virginie Mosmer directs the show for the Hope Federation of Garden Clubs led by President Mrs Frank McLarty.
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Chamber of Commerce
Noldibg
Hope
Saenger Theater
Thare
Hope Aloes
Hope Federation of Garden Clubs
Mos
Frank, McLarty
Virginie Mosmer
Disaster loan totals posted for Hempstead and Arkansas farmers
Disaster loan figures show Hempstead totals of 40 950 dollars and Arkansas farmers expected to receive up to 7 million dollars within two months. The Farm Administration’s state office reports 1 330 counties approved and 12 partial counties as of February 1 with loans issued to help farmers recover from pestilence and adverse weather. Notable county totals include Phillips 169 loans for 310 400 dollars Jefferson 60 loans for 194 085 dollars Pryor 33 loans for 817 480 dollars Hempfield 1l for 40 050 dollars Miller 44 loans for 292 70 dollars.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Phillips
Jefferson
Pwaski
Hempfield
Miller
Paper mill option taken on site by White Star Paper
A Des Moines area court reports that a 45 acre tract was deeded to the White Star Paper company for a proposed 20,000 dollar newsprint plant. The action was executed yesterday by Mrs. Lawrence B. McKenzie of Prescott, transferring the property for the project.
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Preacutt
Ware Corporation
White Star» Paper Company
Lawrence B. McKenzie
Prescott
Canadian Potatoes Supplant U S Spuds As Prices Sway
New Orleans vendors report American price supports push buyers toward Canadian potatoes. Brokers, including J. Supacl, note shipments to Savannah, Tampa, and Jacksonville while government programs tie price supports to surplus stock. Canadian tubers from Grand Falls New Brunswick are sold in New Orleans at about four dollars per 100 pounds after duties, freight, and costs.
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New Orleans
Felofi
Tyme
Canada
Savannah
Tampa
Fla
Jacksonville
Mia
Suvernmerit
Amy Prlers
Segun
Idaho
Kane
FLW, Pirie Co. Ltd
Grand Falls
New Brunswick
Mercy Slayer acquitted by all-parent jury in Connecticut
Carol Ann Paight, 21, acquitted of the mercy slaying of her cancer-stricken father Police Sergeant Cary Paight in Stamford hospital last Sept 23. She pleaded temporary insanity and was freed by a 12-parent jury. She planned to return to college after resting from the trial.
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ALL Parents
Carol Ann Paight
Bridgeport
Conn
Stansford
Cary Paight
Stamford
David Golstein
Caral
Urges Pact Nations to join Union
Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts urged pact nations to form a federal union within the Atlantic alliance. He testified before a Senate subcommittee backing a Truman call for a conference of Atlantic members to strengthen the United Nations framework amid fears of a hydrogen bomb.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Owen J. Roberts
Senate
Itivist
Truman
Vact
Huberls
Atlang Union Committee
United Nations
Baptist Choir Begins Easter Cantata Rehearsals
The First Baptist Church choir rehearses for Easter to perform Divine Redeemer by Charles Gounod. The Easter Sunday concert is planned for 7 30 PM in the church auditorium with further notices to follow.
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Baptist Church
Chas. P. Gounod
Eagster
First Baptist Church
Lewis Explodes in Conference Calls Love Liar
Washington February hearings on the coal contract ended in a burst as John L. Lewis called George H. Love a liar by the clock. The presidential fact finding board pressed for an agreement via public questioning to speed a report to President Truman by Monday.
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Washington
Truman
Coal Fact-Finding Board
John L
Lewis
David Cole
George H. Love
Johnny Lewis
George HL. Love
Presidential Board
David L. Cole
Love
Cole
Cyrus S. Ching
Federal Mediation
George Love
Mr. Cole
Prison life sought for man who raped eight year old girl
Pulaski circuit jury convicted a man of raping an eight year old North Little Rock girl after luring her from a theater last October. The jurors recommended a life sentence yesterday, with the attack occurring prior to the verdict.
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Little Rock
Large Electrical Consumers Get Break in Local Rate Setup
Hope City Council passed a resolution effective March 1 1950 creating a demand rate schedule for commercial electricity users from the Municipal Water and Light Plant. Mayor Lyle Brown released a statement noting a favorable residential rate and comparing Hope with other Arkansas cities while outlining an alternative rate for high consumption daytime users. Continued on Page Two.
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Hope City
Lyle Brown
Arkansas
Searcy
Helena
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Pine Bluff
Hope
Carter Johnson
Water and Lightscommittee
Douglas Bank Robbery in Arizona Short on Cash
Two men held up the Douglas bank, forcing vault open and binding seven employees. They escaped with about 120000 to 130000 in cash, placing most bills in a garbage can and fleeing in a car with California plates. A Negro and a Mexican were described as the bandits, who overpowered a janitor and held staff in closets before fleeing.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Feb
Bank of Douglas
California
James Wise
Wise
Clinton Wade
Wade
Frank Brophy
Prescott
Bluff City
jPhich
Program Saturday to Benefit Blevins Legion Hut
Work on the Blevins American Legion Hut progresses on schedule with a benefit event set for Saturday night February 11 in the school gym. The program features a donkey basketball game and a stage show with admission 60 cents for children and 80 cents for adults. Public is invited.
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Legion Hut
Pelts Taken From Pribiol Iatguds Exceed 70 000 Yearly
An average of 70,000 seal pelts are taken each year from the Pribiol iatguds, indicating a substantial harvest level and ongoing exploitation of marine mammal resources by local fur traders.
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Pribiol Iatguds
War as Fun Ends With Hydrogen Threat to Peace
HAL BOYLE argues the pushbutton, hydrogen bomb era removes any appeal of war. Civilians feel less thrill from rationing and unity, while soldiers face sterner risks and a loss of purpose. He envisions future warfare driven by machines, making peace the preferred option.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Andrew
Ambrose case ties to stamp issue scheme and profits
Washington officials confirm Ambrose faced charges linked to a postal fraud scheme. The 90 day store pitch in the eastern region allegedly promised a 1 per cent profit. A plan to seat stamp issues allegedly involved Donaldson and others, leaving families with about 4.2 million in losses.
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Washington
Ambrose
O'Mahey
Donaldson
Eastern
Pitles
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Alex. H. Washburn
FBI
Neffs
Ohio
Hempstead
U.S
Mercy Slayer
Bulletins
Magnolia
Fort Smith
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Camden
Cullendale
John William Barker
Benton
Nancy Reasons
J.P. Reasons
Douglas, Ariz
Heaenee
Maggie Meador
U. S. Public Service
Army
Blevins Legion Hut
Nevada County
Claes
Limila
Saan
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