General strike fears and labor unrest across the nation
The piece warns of a potential general strike as unions nationwide show muscle in mining auto and transport sectors. It recalls past clashes led by John L. Lewis and Calvin Coolidge, noting failed general strikes and urging caution while defending free speech and debate on labor actions.
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John L. Lewis
Lewis
Ben
Labor
Nate Ramsay MacDonald
House
Air
MacDonald
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Boston
Sitikes
John KL. Lewis
Igbor
Ingrid Bergman Divorce In Juarez Mexico Reported
Ingrid Bergman seeks a Mexican divorce in Juarez with Dr. Peter Lindstrom reportedly set to ignore the action. The brief item notes continued coverage on Page Two.
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Juarez
Mexico
Ingrid Bergman
Peter Lindstrom
Teacher and Transportation Aid Divides Hempstead District
Hempstead treasurer reports state aid for teachers and transportation. In May an addition of 51,024 in salary aid is noted for Blevins Hope J. Guernsey and others. Transportation aid totaling 15,050 is distributed among Hopton, Saratoga, Washington, and Guernsey districts with several small allocations.
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Hempstead
Syyelle Burke
Hope J. Guernsey
Patios
Saratoga Spring
Washington Howe
Hemp. Co. Dist
Ad Spray
Jan Saratoga
Washington
Guernsey
VIF Hemp. Co. Dist
Arkansas Weather Forecast Clouds and warmth ahead
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions this afternoon and tonight with continued cloud cover into Saturday. Warmer temperatures are expected in the eastern and southern parts of the state on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Senate Indicates Approval for 88 Million Aid Plan
Congress moves to furnish 60 million for South Korea and 28 million for Formosa to combat communism in the Far East. Senate expected to pass the package with minimal opposition after House approval by 240 to 134. Funds to be spent over five months, with ECA supervising capital projects and raw materials imports in Korea.
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Washington
Congress
Far East
South Korea
Formosa
Senate
House
Republic of Korea
Formossa
Korea
Connally
D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Knowland
California
Smith
New Jersey
Economic Rceoperation Administration
ECA
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Revival at Little College ends after 38 hour prayer marathon
Wheaton Alabama February reports a 38 hour non stop revival at a Fundamentalist Protestant college. About 1500 students and 110 faculty joined in the prayer service at Pierce Memorial chapel, with over 900 present when Dr Raymond Edman ended the testimonial. Some 40 testimonies continued in a nearby room.
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Edman
Collge
Gil Dodds
Edwin S. Johnson
Seabife
V. Raymond Edman
Lightning Furies Hit Red River Home Beside Hope
Residents recount a night of strange lightning at the J A May plantation home south of Hope. A bolt shattered windows and knocked the Nelson family asleep, igniting a mattress and wounding Lloyd Nelson while his wife and daughter escaped unharmed. Neighbors Tillman Jones and sister woke to blasts like dynamite as fire and balls of fire moved about, with window weights blown and bed frames scorched.
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Blevins
J. A. May
Red River
Hope
May
Lloyd Nelson
Farm Tractor Demonstration Planned Here
Oliver Lt. Adams Hempstead county fair agent announced a tractor demonstration to show simple practices that prolong tractor life and efficiency. Earie K. Ramba, University of Arkansas extension engineer, will head the event with support from local implement dealers. Farmers with tractors are invited to Thursday’s meet at the county fair area in the “popcorn center of the world.”
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Orlook
Flus Grey
Oliver
Adams
Crash Victims Rescued by Paratroopers
Ten airmen and soldiers stranded on a 7000 foot Yukon slope were rescued after six para-rescue troops spotted the wreckage of a C-47 and landed within 300 yards. A Canadian Dakota dropped pup tents and firewood, while an overland rescue team advanced toward the scene from Pan Lake. The group planned descent at dawn as authorities extended air searches for further signals.
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Whitehorse
Y. T
Yukon
Royal Canadian Air Force
U. S
Laddfield
Fairbanks
Alaska
5. J.bacz
Bad Tick
Aishibik Creek
Pon
Lake
Watson Lake
South Dakota
Arkansas forest earnings split to state fund
Washington says Forest Service allocated 875,122 dollars to Arkansas as its share of 1949 national forest earnings. Little Rock reports Lt Gov Nathan Gordon will seek a third term with Carl Hendrix and James MacKreil in the race. Paragould notes three men charged with rape in Cardwell case. Rock site: Arkansas Power and Light gains authority to serve Nettleton. AP&L completes distribution system. Little Rock reports 12,020 dollars in claims allowed as fiscal matters noted.
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Washington
Forest Serviced
Arkansas
Little Rock
Nathan Gordon
Carl Hendrix
Horation
James
Mac) MacKreil
Fuchs Ordered to Trial After Confession
German born scientist Kaul Fuchs was ordered held for trial after a British prosecutor alleged he confessed to slipping official secrets to the Soviet Union. The case pits a prewar Nazi refugee and naturalized Briton against charges that could bring a 14 year prison term if convicted.
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London
Kaul Kuchs
Russia
Christmas Humphrey
Fuchs
Magician to Entertain Lions Here Monday
Dr M L Gaffney, a magician, will be featured on the Lions club program at a regular meeting Monday noon at Hole Barlow. A Lions Club spokesman said today there was a chance his show would be billed here in the near future.
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M. L. Gaffney
Lions Club
Hole Barlow
Dr. Gaffney
Student Is Absolved in Slaying Northwestern Freshman Cleared in Drowning Case
Evanston Ill Feb 10 Northwestern University freshman Richard Truitt 17 was absolved of any connection to the reported drowning of roommate M Baker 24 of Kirkwood Mo. Truitt submitted to a lie detector test and repeated his rescue attempt after discovering Baker wading in Lake Michigan Tuesday night. Baker a senior and former Betr Theta Pi president had left a note implying possible self harm. Police continue search efforts with help from nearby cities as friends say Baker worried about world affairs.
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Evanston, Ill
Northwestern University
Es M. Baker
Kirkwood
Richard
Truitt
Baker
Lake Michigan
Hubert Kelsh
Northwestern
Betr Theta Pl
Calves Vaccinated in Hempstead Amid Disease Drive
Joe Hamilton with the office of state veterinarian Dr. J. Campbell reports 229 heifer calves aged 4 to 8 months have been vaccinated for Bang's Disease in Hempstead County during the first four days of the week. Owners urged to contact the county agent for vaccination. A separate note mentions a Bono Arkansas private among mountain-climbing team members.
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Joe Hamilton
Office of State Veterinarian
J. 5. Campbell
Whitehorse
Bono
Ark
Pvt
Elvis L. Powers
di St
Court Decision Alters Dispute Over Coal Strike Demands
Washington February 10 A court ruling questions four John L. Lewis contract demands in the soft coal strike and could speed a settlement. NLRB Chief Denham says Keech injunction may narrow disputes between United Mine Workers and coal operators. The walkout by 370,000 miners looms with a presidential board set to report findings to the White House and potential Taft Hartley action to halt the strike. Violence and layoffs spread as coal-dependent industries feel the pinch and rail lines shift to diesel power.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
NLRB
Robert N. Denham
Richmond B. Keech
United Mine Workers
Denham
Keech
Nagal
UMW
White House
Truman
West
Virginia
Kentucky
Norfolk and Western
Patmos Hosts County Cage Meet Championship Night
Hempstead County junior and senior boys tournaments run at Patmos with finals Saturday night. Junior entrants include Patmos Guernsey Spring Hill Blevins Saratoga and Hope. Senior teams listed are Patmos Washington Spring Hill Blevins Saratoga and Guernsey.
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Hempstead County
Patmos
Will Clumlalx
Guernsey
Spring Hill
Bleyis
Saratoga
Hope
Washington
Blevins
Former Hope Resident Seriously Burned in Oil Fire
Roy Lee Arnold, 96, a former Hope resident now running a mattress factory in Granada Mississippi, was seriously burned yesterday when two cans of oil he used to fight a fire exploded. He suffered second degree burns to both legs and hips. Shortly after Christmas his five year old daughter Paula Lee Arnold died from burns caused by a fire started while she played with matches while the family lived in Hot Springs.
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Roy Lee Arnold
Hope
Granada
Miss
Paula jLee Arnold
Arnold
Hot Springs
Doll Show at Garland School Tuesday Evening
A doll show will be held at Garland school on Tuesday night February 14 starting at 7 39. Entry deadlines are by Tuesday noon. A prize will be awarded to the owner of the winning doll.
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Garland School
The Terrible 39 Age and Hesitation in Hal Boyle’s View
Hal Boyle writes about turning 39 as a crossroads between youth and middle age. He uses humorous, wary tone to describe the ache of indecision and the shift toward practicality, planning, and advice giving once the next decade begins. The essay blends weather, seasons, and self doubt to mark a societal line between boyhood and manhood.
Fragmented notes hint at 1949 labor stats by industry
The fragmentary text references July and November 1949 labor figures, noting 4.1 million workers, jobless rates, and shifts across agricultural, rural, and industrial sectors. It suggests economists critique the reliability of the 1949 industry-by-industry data and mentions trends from early to late 1949 with rate changes and seasonal effects.
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Aitk. H. Washburn—— Blevins Church
Herbert Stephens
Blevins Methodist Church
Ingrid
Little College
Bob Graham
A. T. Elkins
Elkins
Mr. Graham
Charles A. Haynes
Aetlater
NEA Telephoto
Odeboll
Sue County
Bulletins
Paragould
Cardwell
Youcl Standfield
Robert Cobb
W. D .Mecormnack
Brighton Tk
Heare
Ley Newberry
Rock
Pig Arkansas?Power and Light Company
Cac Furnish
Nettleton
Ority
Craighead County
Arkansas, Public Service Commission
Ap&l
Arkédosas
Pilico
Central America
Hal Boyle
New York
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