Weight stations fail to curb overloaded trucks on highways
The Arkansas Highway Department faces a clash of authority as weight stations report fewer violations than roving police crews. Auditor P G Wilson urged transfer of weight station duties to the Highway Department, a move legislators already rejected. Also noted is a widow's grief for pilot ace Major Davis, arguing for stronger air power and better aircraft as American losses in Korea mount.
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Highway Audit Commission
Arkansas Highway Department
P. G. Wilson
HAC
Slate Revenue Department
Wilson
Associated Press
Revenue
State Highway Department
Revenue Department
Mississippi State fires psychologist at state hospital
Jackson Mississippi February 13 Dr Vincent V Daly head psychologist at Mississippi State Hospital has been dismissed for not meeting educational standards. Daly employed since 1950. his claimed degrees from Oxford and Bern are not verified by the universities. Director L W Jaquith said Daly’s duties were not criticized, but credentials were lacking.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi State Hospital
W. Jaquith
Vincent V. Daly
Br. Daly
Oxford University
England
Berne
Switzerland
Jaquith
Weater
Daly
Shriners to Name Officers at Friday Meeting
The Hope Shrine Club will hold its annual officer election Friday at seven o clock at Whitfield Lodge. Dr Emmett Thompson serves as club president and urges all members to attend the meeting.
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Hope Shrine Club
Whitfield Lodge
Emmett Thompson
City Offers Private Power Rate Option to Hope Businesses
Hope officials announced that commercial electric customers may opt to use Arkansas Power & Light Co. rates if cheaper, with no changes to residential pricing. A new industrial rate for 15,000 kWh or more per month was also disclosed, available at the water and light plant office.
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Hope
Arkansas Power & Light Co
John L. Wilson
Mayor’ Citizens Committee
Board For Public Affairs
L. Carter Johnson
Water & Light Plant
Wilson
Council
Clyde Zinn
Citizens Committee
E. P. O'Neal
Robert M. LaGrone Jr
George W. Hebison
Fred Ellis
A. H. Washburn
Board of Public Affairs
Syd McMath
Truman to Decide in Next Few Days
Washington reports indicate President Truman may seek another term, with Browdy stating he would decide within 10 to 24 days. Sabath quoted Truman as possibly making a sacrifice to run if it would advance world peace, while White House visitors offered varying readings of the President's stance. Browdy, a Zionist official, travels America noting strong pro reelection sentiment.
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Washington
Denjamin G. Browdy
Zionist Organization of America
Trisat
Browdy
White House
Sabath
Dill
Brandy
Truman
Brawdy
Alabama
Georgia
Brooklyn
New York City
Jewish Agency
Israel
Ellis Arnall
OPS
Mrs. Clark Returns From Dallas Market
Mrs Ruth Clark owner of Ruths Hat and Blouse Shop has returned from the Dallas Market with new lines of hats blouses suits dun dressier etc for ladies wear.
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Ruth Clark
Ruth
Dallas
Lt Gov Gordon to Address VFW Auxiliary Tonight
Nathan Gordon Arkansas lieutenant governor will speak to the Ramsey Cargile Post VFW in Hope tonight at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hut on Highway 67 FE. Gordon, Medal of Honor recipient and Morriston lawyer, is a national legislative officer and membership chairman for Arkansas VFW. The meeting includes Post and Ladies Auxiliary members and guests. program by Syvelle Burke and others.
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Nathan Gordon
Arkansas
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Denver Dickinson
Gordon
Morriston
Morrilton
Department of Arkansas
Dickinson
P.m
VFW
Highway 67
Syvelle Burke
Herbert Griffin
Buddy McIver
Fred Gresham
Donald Dill
Newark Field Closed Pending Investigation
New York on February 13 officials pledged to keep Newark Airport closed while investigations continue after the fourth airliner crash in two months. Twenty five airlines formed a safety committee to minimize congestion and meet amid diversions to LaGuardia Idlewild and Teterboro. Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker was named head of the 16 member panel, which will hold its first meeting Friday.
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New York
Newark
Congressional
National Airlines Nlane
Elizabeth
N. J
LaGuardia
Idlewild Fields
Queens
New York City
Teterboro
Port of New York Authority
Newark Airrport
New Jersey City
Port Authority
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Civil Aeronautics Board
Newark Airport
LaGuarida
Idlewild
Eddie Rickenbacker
Eastern Airlines
Airlines’ Safety Committee
Mrs. Ponder On Way Home After Chicago Visit
Mrs Leon ard Ponder mother of the Arkansas quads was to start back to Murfreesboro today after a whirlwind Chicago tour. She received gifts for the babies on the Welcome Travelers radio show and clothing for herself. The quads, three boys and a girl, were born Jan. 14.
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Chicago
Leonard Ponder
Murfreesboro
Ponder
Welcome Travelers
Unity Baptists to View Film on Missions Tonight
The Rev. W. J. Burgess, secretary and treasurer of Missions for the North American Baptist Association, will lecture on missions and show pictures of foreign projects in Brazil and old Mexico at Unity Baptist Church tonight.
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W. J. Burgess
Little Rock
The
North American Baptist Association
Brazil
Old Mexico
Unity Baptist Church
Taft Warns of Communist Invasions
Sen Taft told Seattle listeners that a Communist assault on Southeast Asia looms as he urged a Chinese Nationalist invasion of Communist held territory. He said American arms should aid Chiang Kai shek to train and deploy 600000 men to break the island chain and deter Communist conquest, questioning current U S leadership.
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Seattle
VPI
Southeast Asia
Sen
Taft
Ohioan
Civic
Chiang Kaleshek
Formosa
Truman
Mil
Acheson
Asia
Chiang
Tull
Pacific
Acheron
Department of State
Trmor
White House
Fair Trade revival proposed in Congress
Washington February 13 1936 The Justice Department urged Congress to revive Fair Trade laws described as cloaks for price fixing by manufacturers and retailers Morison Assistant Attorney General H Graham Morison argued the laws curb competition and undermine American economic ideals The Federal Trade Commission opposed revival before a House monopoly subcommittee amid bills to overturn last year’s Supreme Court ruling and restore the laws numerous states already enacted similar protections Current text continues on Page Two.
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Washingtas
Justive Department
Houger Minnopoly
Supreme Court
Albert P. Morano
Morano
Taller American women alarm columnist in Florida piece
Hal Boyle notes a nationwide height trend as American women grow taller, sparking amusement and anxiety. He jokes about the changing social dynamic, recalling his own age and earlier era, while joking that taller women may outshadow men and complicate everyday interactions.
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Hal Boyle
Tampa
Fla
Yansik
Florida
California
Atlanta
Dallas
Kansas City
New York
United States
Arkansas Highway Audit Examines 1000-Acre Land Deal
Little Rock February 13 The Arkansas Highway Audit Commission completed testimony on state highway operations. Witnesses described a $1000 per acre price for land between Van Buren and Alma, with appraisers influenced by a landowner and conflicts of interest. About 128 acres may cost $300,000 with disputes over appraisals and contractor restoration. The panel plans a summary with Texas and Virginia experts Thursday.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Highway Audit Commission
State Highway Department
Thussday
Highway Department
Texas
Virginia
T Suhimary
van Bureau
Alma
Abe
Ray B. Patterson
Smith Cent Estate
Jay Neal
Seat Vian Threan
Neal
Ralph Robinson
von Buirey
Mc Cryst
Heojeck
Lnter
Robinson
Ataig
Intractor
Hey
Patterson
van Buren
Arkansas
ML Baird Highway Department
Snd
Piney Wood District Named by Four-County Scout Committee
The Four-County Scout District in Piney Wood was named by Piney Wood committeemen at a rega ined business meeting. Teddy Jones announced the new district formed from Howard Hempstead Lafayette and Nevada counties. The Court of Honor at Hope City Hall featured Indian dances narrated by Nolan Stanford. Charles Downey W. C. Bruner and Donald McQueen received awards including an Eagle Badge. the program was arranged by Syvelle Burke with Prescott's Dr Newt Nelson presenting second class awards. Ratuh Johnson previewed the council and district program after the December night ceremony.
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Caddo Council
Howard
Hempalend
Lafayette
Nevada Counirs
Piney Wood
Teddy Jones
Whia Vonva
Hope City Hall
Authon
India
Crder of the Arrow
Nolan Stanford
Syvelle Burke
Newt Nelson
Prescott
Nevida County
Dufford Vranks
Charles Downa
W. C. Bruneer
Donald McQueen
Ratuh Johnson
Air Force in Tribute to Missing Ace Davis
Air Force officers honored missing ace Major George A. Davis Jr who was shot down over Korea on his 50th mission. Weyland praised Davis as courageous and inspirational while noting his crew and family’s grief. Davis had hoped to be home for Christmas after his fifth victory.
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America
George A. Davis Jr
Korea
Lubbock
Texas
Davis
Air Corps
Aire
Alp
Volrgo
Gan. O
Weyland
Foy Bratt Ale
George A. Bovis Jr
North Korea
Mia. Doyle
T Rain
Pilata
Air Force
Hly
Georga Ay Davis Jr
Maj
Hlalosa
60 Day Limit on Prisoner Swap Accepted
The report notes a proposed 60 day limit on prisoner exchanges amid Korean War armistice talks. Allied and Communist negotiators debate timelines, repatriation, and troop movements as discussions continue with no new Communist proposal.
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Munsan
United Nations
Corumaing
Allion
Winder -Neuten
St. To
Reda
Theo
Allie an-Lok
George Lied
Down
Uae
District Scout Leaders to Get Special Training
Clyde Cottes leads a leadership training initiative announced by the council of America to enhance district Scout leaders skills. The plan outlines a formal program chaired by Mat Richard Rout with a focus on practical leadership and organizational abilities.
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Clyde
Cottes
Ular
Council
Beautia’ of America
Mat Richard Rout
Ietr Bell
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W Alex. H. Washburn
Darriages
Mississippi
Shriners
Lt. Gov. Gordon
Newark Field
Mrs. Ponder
Unity Baptists
Bill Gunter
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Eleanor Parker
Dane Wyman
Botton
Shelley Winters
Katherine Hepburn
Nave
Southland
Stiles
Stumpy
Targan
Airforce
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