Walsh-Healey Act sparks minimum wage fight over government contracts
February Mope amber of Commerce bulletin cites Hempstead county marketings and dairy figures while detailing January postal receipts and utility connections. It notes Tobin's last actions as Labor Secretary, the Walsh-Healey Act controversy, and calls for repeal to stop bureaucrats from shaping wages on military clothing contracts.
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Mope Amber of Commerce
Hempstead County Braller
Bambee
William J. Bird
U. S. Cham
Commerte
Guy FE
Basye
Robert M. LaGrone
J. Lieblong
Jim LaGrossa
J. Whitman
Syvellao Burke
Labor Tobin
Truman
Walsh-ealey
Department of Labor
Schcule
Tobin
Walst- Healey
Vobin
Policigians
Washington
Toby
Fulton Airman Is Reassigned
Airman First Class James Y. Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cox of Fulton, has been assigned to the old AACS Squadron Mobile in Ay East, Oklahoma. His wife, the former Jull Eile Daniels of Shreveport, La., resides at 1918 Felbergson Place, Shreveport. Cox graduated from Fulton High School in 195? and entered the Air Force in August 1950. He attended Radar School at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and served in the Philippines. He is currently a radar mechanic.
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Okla
James Y. Cox
Herbert Cox
Fulton
Apri
AACS
Mobile
Julleile Daniels
Shreveport
Felfergon Place
Ale
Cox
Fulton High School
Force Iq
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Kees ¢ AF Base
Mississippi
E Phillipine Telands Ab Winker AF
Fadar Mechanic
Van Fleet Witness in Korean Probe
Senate committees questioned retiring Army commander Gen James A Van Fleet on his idea for a new UN offensive to break the Korean military deadlock. He faced scrutiny over claims the Army could mount a major drive, while generals warned such action would require heavy American mobilization and risk a larger war. The inquiry followed Van Fleet's Tokyo departure en route to the United States as administration officials weighed two new moves to end the stalemate.
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John L. Bteele
Washington
Senate
James A. van Fleet
United Nations
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations
Douglas MacArthur
van Fleet
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Kalamazoo
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H. Alexander Smith
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Armed Services
Ghaiimian Leverett Sulton
Stall Ur-Mass
Vanleet
Tokyo
Tepolulu
United States
Hey
Mayle Clark
Decontrol Eggs Butter and Milk Prices Move Urgently
Warren Rogers Jr. reports that price controls on eggs butter and milk may be loosened this week as a final decision nears. A top official says a further list of goods could be removed from ceilings by Friday or Saturday reducing controlled items to under 15 percent of the cost of living package.
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Warren Rogers JR
Washington
Beige
James F. Brownlee
New York Investment
Defense
Arthur Flemming
Brownlee
Eisenhower
Chiang Kai-shek says invasion possible on his own terms
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek told United Press in a wireless interview that Nationalist forces could invade Red China whenever he decides, without UN approval and fearing no Soviet intervention, but he said he is not yet prepared for such an operation. The interview followed Eisenhower’s order enabling Nationalist raids and was conducted by Frank H. Bartholomew in San Francisco. Continued on Page Six.
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Nationalist China
Chung Katshek
Generalisimn
Pormwan
Chiing
Frank H. Bartholomiew
United Press
Frank H. Bartholomew
San Francisco
Chiang Kai-shek
Red China
United Nations
Senate Okays Construction of Toll Bridge
Arkansas Senate approves a bill authorizing the State Highway Commission to issue revenue bonds for toll bridge and ferry construction. The commission would set tolls to service debt and cover maintenance and operation, with the measure advancing in the chamber.
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Senate Okays
Carl Bell
Little Rock
Arkansas
Senate
State Highway Commission
Named to Park Commission
Albert Graves will be submitted to the council next Tuesday night for approval as a member of the newly created Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor John L. Wilson will also submit the names of Mike Kelly, Mrs Dick Watkins, Fred Gresham and J Z Lichlong for approval. The mayor noted Graves brings city affairs experience to the commission to help insure the program’s success.
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Albert Graves
Parks and Recreation Commission
Graves
John L. Wilson
Mike Kelly
Dick Watkins
Fred Gresham
J. Z. Lichlong
Wilson
Parke Ang Recreation Commission
Maget
Local Youths Recovering From Scarlet Fever
The daughters of Mr McPowell Tavner are recovering at home on South Walnut after scarlet fever. Susah, age 4, was stricken last week but has nearly recovered, and Billet, age 2, is also on the way to recovery.
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Sens McPowell
Tavner
Nell Crow
Susah
South Walnut
Russia Breaks Relations With Israel
Moscow reports the Soviet Union severs diplomatic ties with Israel over the Tel Aviv bombing incident. Eight adults and a child begin to depart Moscow as the note accuses Israeli leaders of inciting hostile actions. Injuries include the wife of Minister Yershov among three Russians. Page six continuation.
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Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Sovet Union
Israel
Joma
Uon
el Aviv
Nale
Andrei Vishinsky
Samuel Eliashev
Tarnoli
Soviet ‘Union
Soviet Union
Legation
Tel Aviv
Pavel I. Yershov
Sofia Vana
Cis
Eisenhower rejects sparing doomed atomic spies
President Eisenhower refuses clemency for several atomic spying defendants whose death sentences could trigger mass casualties. An attorney for Manuel Doch and his wife Emanuel Doch prepared another appeal to the Supreme Court after two prior denials. The Rostmberks- Jullas and Ethel, both in their eighties, learned their appeals were denied at Sing Sing Prison.
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Donald Sanders
Washington
Eisenhower
New York
Rostmberks
Jullas
Ethel
Raps Ike for Not Saving Rosenbergs
A New York based citizens committee urged President Truman to commute the Rosenbergs death sentence. The group defended civil rights and condemned executions as harmful to U S credibility and global goodwill.
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Rosenbergs
New York
Msnhawer
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National Committee To
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Madona
Call Girl Testimony in Prostitution Trial
New York reports describe Pat Ward, a 10 year old from prorecusion with Mickey Jelke, becoming a mother at 17 after being hurt at 16. The cross examination reveals Jelke, 23, tied to a fortune, alleged to have induced Ward and others into high priced prostitution while warnings from Mrs Ward were ignored. Prosecutors face alimony and public scrutiny as coverage continues in Page Six.
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Pat Ward
Can
Tela
Minot
Mickey
Miss Ward
Wand
Segslong
Jude Prangia L
Valente
Jelke
Chick
Samul
Old Bachelor Debates Women Weathering Flattery
A jumbled column questions whether a womanless world is possible and if flattery can derail women’s resolve. The piece sketches male attitudes toward women as athletic rivals and hints at plans to reform rather than eradicate the female role.
Discharged Jury Action Damages Court Reputation
LittRock highway waste probe response defends jurors as honest. The Highway Department says the grand jury’s discharge and allegations damaged public confidence, while disputing claims of impropriety. Officials cite findings of waste and extravagance during former administration and defend reopening of investigations. The statement asserts no misconduct by jurors and condemns the dissent as unsupported.
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Thesday
Diehiidud
Asalat
Robinson Sa
Willimies
Joby
Twighway
Highway Department
Me- Maw
Akanesas
Lily Morniig
Stulog
Shige Robingy
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Palayel County Grand Jurys
Proyoo Convicted of Treason in Federal Trial
Former Army Sgt John David Pravop found guilty by Federal Court Jury on charges including treason for aiding Japanese captors during World War II. Jury split on four other counts. sentencing set for next Tuesday. Prisoner taken to Federal Detention Center.
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New York
Army
John David
Pravop Wan
Pilkoney
Trasson
Trenkon Alisgullong
Wan Palovdnd Lenas Py
Gregory
Burtonig
Provoc
House Recalls Approved Installment Bill Amid Senate Buyback
In Little Rock a recall moved to reverse a Senate loan bill as opposition claims the measure would evade usury regulation. Rep Clayton Little and supporters argued the bill was not an evasion, while critics urged reconsideration amid ongoing debate on constitutional grounds. Continued on Page Six.
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Little Rock
Tha Totae Tathiy
Soule UK
Pononte
Ahail Thaanov
Ciyton Little
Bolton
Pry
Tony
Lille
Aki
Mensilya
Hive
Snoddy Quits as Cherry’s Secretary
Reports indicate Snoddy resigned from his post as Cherry’s secretary amid friction with Kamasson and Brnoddy over the governor’s legislative program. The formal note expresses regret and appreciation for Snoddy’s service and support for Cherry’s policy goals.
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Snoddy
Cherry
Fragmented OCR Letter Sparks Legal Debate on Bill
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a political clash over a proposed bill. mentions potential actions, state involvement, and a prosecutor. names and places are unreadable, but the fragment suggests a legal analysis or court procedural context.
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