Record of a Stratojet crossing and Nordic alliance shifts
A WWII era note describes Boeing Stratojet’s 3 hour 46 minute cross country flight at 607 mph, lauding a new transport era. Stockholm reports Norway rejecting a 1 year pact with Sweden, then leaning toward the North Atlantic Alliance, creating a two nation bulwark against Russia despite Sweden’s independence.
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United States
America
Stockholm
Norway
Sweden
Russia
North Atlantic Group
Far North
Fines Scouts Plan to Assess in Hope City Hall
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts meet at Hope City Hall at 12 45 Friday for final instructions. They will parade the streets then take over city government. Officers listed include Mayor Arch Moore Ellington Chief Bobby Martin and Ass t Chief Charles Cross. Treasurers Nolen Stanford Tiennel Bagley Jonnny Maxwell Judge Jimroy Yocum. Licenses and parking checked by Mine William Camp Herbert Griffin Jerry O Neal Benjie Owen Jerry Jones Jack Jones. Fines listed include Jay Walking 10c Incorrect Parking 10c Double Parking 25c Failing to stop at stop sign 25c Blocking Alley 25c More than 3 riding in front seat 25c Overtime Parking 25c Failure to display state and city licenses 25c City license applies to residents of Hope only.
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Hope City
Hope
Arch Moore Ellington
Bobby Martin
Ass't
Charles Cross
Nolen Stanford
Tiennel Bagley
Jonnny Maxwell
Jimroy Yocum
William Camp
Herbert Griffin
Jerry O'Neal
Benjie Owen
Jerry Jones
Jack Jones
Jay
Truman Denounces Hungary Over Cardinal Mindszeniy Trial
President Truman called Hungary’s treatment of Cardinal Mindszeniy infamous and labeled the trial a kangaroo proceeding. He said a report on whether the action violated Hungary’s treaties is being prepared, while noting no stated break in relations. Washington sees the affair as signaling a clash between Russia and the Western powers.
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Washington
Truman
Hungary
Milngary
Russia
Treasury
Snyder
Congress
White House
Capitol Hill
GOP Chiefs Borrowing From FDR
Washington reports show Republican leaders echoing New Deal themes. Taft cites Dewey and Taft speeches illustrating a shift left since Hoover, urging higher minimum wages and federal spending for universal medical care, housing, education, and social protection. Continued on page two.
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Lyle C
Wilson
Washington
Pranklin D. Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
Robert Tail
Hoover
Taft
Ohio
Dewey
Red Spy Ring Operated in Japan Reveals Secrets
Washington reports that remnants of a famed Russian spy ring once active in Tokyo and Shanghai may still be at work in world capitals. The MacArthur-tied report centers on Richard Sorge, Ozaki, and Agnes Smedley, detailing betting on Germany's attack on Russia and Japan's restraint before Pearl Harbor. The Army and un American Activities Committee seek more details as to current operatives and locations.
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Cornell
Washington
Japan
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
House
UN American Activities Committee
Richard Sorge
Ozaki Wazumi
Agnes Smedley
Sorge
Ott
Ozaki
Ring
Germany
Russia
Siberia
iMoscow
Pearl Harbor
China
Miss Smedley
Shanghai
New York
MacArthur
Guenther Stein
Stein
Mie
Max Klausen
Hideki Tojo
Fojo
Jipa
Army
Mons
America
Cing
Tre Tlig
Konoye
Mazfi
Manchuria
Tychor L. Lilliestrom
General Election Road Bond Officials Listed for Each Ward
A lengthy list details judges and clerks to officiate the General Election on the road bond issue, naming ward by ward the judges, alternates, clerks, sheriffs, and locations such as Ward 1 through Ozan with many named individuals and two page continuation noted.
Two Die for Murder of Gandhi
Narayan Godse and Narayan Apte, editor and publisher of a Poona newspaper, were sentenced to die by hanging for Gandhi's assassination. Five others received life terms. V. D. Savarkar, accused as mastermind, was acquitted. The eight month trial ended at Delhi's Red Fort with dramatic reactions in court.
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Marc Purdue
New Delhi
Narayan Godse
Noreyen Apte
Poona
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Ceight
Gandhi
D. R. Badge
Nniith
Delhi
Red Fort
Aima Gharan
Godse
Pakistan
Hindustan
Vismu Karkare
Ahmednagar
Madam Lal
Punjab
Gahbdhi
Dattraya_ Parchure
Gopal Godse
Kstayya Shankar
Shankar
Savarkar
Dr. Parchure
Gendhi
Birla
Apte
Lal
Demonstration of farm equipment in Columbus by Ear K Rambo
Thirty eight owners and operators attended a farm equipment demonstration by extension engineer Ear K Rambo at Wilson Gin. The event showcased practical handling methods with local implement suppliers praised as very beneficial. The group plans to move to Patios and Blevins, then Warren Nesbitt farm and Hope Fairy Park with times listed for tomorrow.
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Columbus
Ear K. Rambo
Lithe Rock
Alk
Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Called at Hotel Barlow
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will meet today at Hotel Barlow, 6720 rem. All members are urged to be present.
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
al F Hotel
Barlow
Russia Could Block UN Action on Cardinal Mindszenty
UN officials doubt the world body can act on Cardinal Mindszenty's case. Russia could veto Security Council action, likely blocking any measure. Western officials fear active UN steps may yield only recommendations in ECOSOC and general assemblies.
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Russia
Lake Sucecas
United Nations
Joseph ‘Cardinal Mindszenty
World Organization
Security Council
General Assembly
The
Economic and Social Council
United States
Czechoslovakia
A. P. Morozov
UN Economic and Social Council
Hungary
Mitchum Scrubs Jail Floors On One Day Sentence
Hollywood actor Robert Mitchum, serving a 1 day sentence for conspiracy to possess marijuana, is moved from his cell to scrub floors at dawn. Blond starlet Lila Leeds begins the same sentence. Mitchum undergoes psychoanalysis and a physical exam as jail officials map his confinement day.
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Hollywood
Robert Mitchum
Thay
Lila Leeds
Lei
Charles A. Fitegerald
Mitch
Tyne
Fitzgerald
Jal
Mitchum
John Smith crusade to rewrite laws in plain English
HAL BOYLE profiles John L. Smith of Ohio who aims to replace legal jargon with precise everyday English. The piece lauds the John Smith lineage for public service and frames the reform as a blunt challenge to obscure legislative drafting, highlighting potential impact on courts and lawmakers.
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Hal Boyle
New York
America
John Smith
John Doe
Richard Roe
Anyohn Smith
John
Smiths
John L. Smith
Ohio
Smith
Lang &Uage
U. S&s. Supreme Court
Congress
Philadelphia
Smitty
Two-Cent Cigarette Tax Cut Faces Arkansas Senate
Arkansas senate abandoned a plan to tax cigarettes under a two percent sales tax, yielding a net two cent reduction per pack. Senator Ernest Manet and Governor McMath backed replacing taxes with liquor beer and wine under the new tax scheme, while separate use tax bills were discussed and amended.
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Deane Allen Little Reck
Arkansas Senate
Ernest
Mgnet
Benton
Manet
McMarth
Matier
McMath
Senate Favors and Rejects Several Issues in Arkansas
Little Rock committees moved on diverse bills last night and today. The joint budget committee reported no recommendation on Rep. Dave Thompson’s bill to cut 42 000 from the 247 000 house appropriation, potentially pushing a vote. Other actions included passage favoring a bill repealing anti strike violence and rejection of regulating sold sicue bas dealers by the public service commission.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
House
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Dave Thompson
Pulash County
House Labor Committee
Thompson
Actio
Senate Public Service Corporations
Public Service Commission
Revenue Commissioner
Hot Springs
Senate Passes Open Meetings Bill For State Boards
The Arkansas Senate approved a bill requiring state boards and commissions to hold meetings open to newsmen and citizens, with an exception when personnel matters are discussed. The measure already passed the House, while other actions included pay raises for circuit court members and $11.48 million in two year state government appropriations. The chamber avoided a roll call on a municipal home rule amendment, leaving choice of three amendments to a committee.
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Arkansas Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Senat Breresse
McMath
Sgt Caudle to be Buried at Badean
Sgt Terrell M. Caudle 24 killed in action in the battle of OtNawa on April 23 1945 will be buried at 2 pm Saturday at Union Cemetery after services at the Badean church with the Rev D Silvey officiating. He is survived by his wife a son Jim Bill his parents Mr and Mrs W A Caudle a sister Mrs A E Buller all of Badean and a brother of Wuey Texas.
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Terrell M. Caudle
Welion
Otnawa
Union Cemetery
D. Silvey
Jim Bill
W. A. Caudle
A. BE. Buller
Badean
Wuey
Texas
Worker’s Council to Meet at Baptist Church
The Worker's Council of Hope Association will meet with the First Baptist church Friday evening February 11 at 7 30 o clock. Dr B L Bridees General Secretary Arkansas Baptist State Convention and Rev Loyd G Hunnicutt Central Baptist church Magnolia Arkansas will be the principal members. Members of the First Baptist church are urged to be present for this service.
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Worker's Council of Hope Assocition
First Baptist Church
B. L. Bridees
Arkansas Baptist State Convention
Loyd G. Hunnicutt
Central Baptist Church
Magnolia
Arkansas
John L. Wilson Jr to Lead Red Cross Campaign in Hope
Talbot Field Sr chairman of Hempstead County Red Cross announces John L. Wilson Jr attorney at law will direct the county fund raiser. The campaign will run through March with chairmen to be named in Hope and across the county to assist in the effort.
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John Wilson, Jr
Red Cross
Talbot Field, Sr
Hempstead County
The
American Red Cross
John L. Wilson
Raisins
Wilson
Hope
Washington farm outlook frames Senate Brannan talk
Washington reports show Senators Thye and Anderson pressing Brannan on farm price support. They discuss market declines, carryover worries, and possible moves by the Commodity Credit Corporation to stabilize prices. Canada shipping and Argentina trade are cited as options to move surpluses.
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Edwin
Harrison
Washington
Thye
Re Young
Marke
Brannan
Bureau of
Senate
Agrucult
Forsus
Iinta
Canada
Argentina
House Speakeburn
D-Tex
Commodity Credit Corps
Oas
Local Men Indicted on Liquor Counts
Federal grand jury in Texarkana indicted Paul Kaufman and BJ Monk Wright on liquor related charges. The men face additional counts including grand jury and safecracking allegations. Phillip Burl Knighton Trotter is charged with related violations in Tennessee. The indictments place them under multiple federal offenses with penalties pending.
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Texarkana
Paul Kaufman
BJ ‘Monk’ Wright
Bath
Tennessee
Grand Jar
Phillip Burl Knighton Trotter
Busy P
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Butch) McKune
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