Asian Flu Widespread. 20 Deaths Reported Across Nation
Progress report notes Asian flu sweeping the eastern half of the nation with school closures and rising absenteeism. North Carolina reports an official epidemic area with outbreaks in about 20 counties and at least two deaths. Maryland coast, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Norwich show high absentee rates. Kentucky cites potential epidemic, while South Carolina reports widespread illness and hospital strain in Columbia and Walterboro.
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Carolinas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Columbia
Walterboro
Trigg County
Hopkinsville
Louisville
Kentucky
Russell Teague
Maryland
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Norwich
Conn
Bridgeport
Weather totals and forecast for Arkansas region
January precipitation totaled 1.63 inches, down from 5.22 inches a year earlier. An Experiment Station report covers 24 hours ending 8 am Wednesday with a high of 40 and a low of 24. Central Arkansas forecast by The Associated Press calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions and mild temperatures this afternoon into Thursday, with warmer weather and partly cloudy skies Friday. Southeastern and southwestern Arkansas remain mostly clear tonight and tomorrow.
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Arkansas
Associated Press
Albany
Albuquerque
Atlanta
Bismarck
Boise
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
Cleveland
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
Fairbanks
Fort Worth
Helena
Tionofulu
Indianapolis
Juneau
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
Weneasee
Milwaukee
Richmond
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
San Diego
San Francisco
Seville
Tampa
Washington
Sentenced in Hempstead Court Today
In Hempstead Circuit Court this morning Charles Edward Stuart pleaded guilty to burglary of Hall's Grocery and was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary by Judge Lyle Brown. Coleman Jennings of Dallas Texas pleaded innocent to violating securities laws and selling stock without license in Arkansas, held on $1,500 bond. He was returned from Texas on complaints by M. Bates and Ruby Foster that stock he sold to them was in a company already out of business. the amount involved exceeded $1,000.
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Hempstead
Charles Edward Stuart
Hall
Dudge Lyle Brown
Coleman Jennings
Dallas
Texas
Arkansas
Bates
Ruby’ Foster
Clear Warmer Weather Lifts Arkansas Skies Today
Skies cleared and temperatures rose in Arkansas with daytime highs forecast between 35 and 45 degrees and nightly lows near freezing. The U S Weather Bureau in Little Rock notes a period of sunny to partly cloudy skies for the next three days and no precipitation expected until the weekend. A single death linked to the ongoing weather risks is anticipated before Monday.
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Arkansas
Associated Press
U.S
Litfle Rock
Consolidation Bill to Court in Arkansas Supremes
A 1956-1957 Garland County township consolidation case reached the Arkansas Supreme Court Tuesday. The dispute began with a 1956 petition to eliminate townships, a 1957 Supreme Court reversal over lack of hearing, and a renewed challenge by Davis Township residents culminating in a Tuesday submission of the appeal.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Garland County
State Supreme Court
Tuesday Jaw
C. Floyd Huff
Huff
Davis Township
Debris
Thehigh Court
Foreman urges hard line on Cuba and budget cuts
Texas Republican Rep. Tid Foreman told a Lincoln Day dinner in Hot Springs that the United States must blockade Cuba and use force if needed to stop spread of communism. He criticized the Kennedy tax cut, urged Monroe Doctrine action, and cited a Havana arms shipment to British Guiana as part of a broader revolution threat. Foreman urged spending cuts to accompany any tax relief and warned against silencing Congress on Cuba.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Kennedy
Tid Foreman
R-Tex
Arkansas
Lincoln Day
Foreman
U.S
Cuba
Steeldustry
Havana
British Guiana
South America
America
Shimmer
William L. Spicker
GOP
Winthrop Rockefeller
Little Rock
Homemaker Award Given to Jan Ellis at Hope High School
Jan Ellis daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hillis received the 1963 Betty Crocker Homemaker Award at a Hope High School assembly. Principal Jack Beaty announced she is among the top ten Kansas finalists and will compete for state honors with scholarships totaling 1500 for local winner and 800 for state runner up. The state winner advances to Washington DC for an 8000 scholarship and Jan plans to attend Agnes Scott College in Decatur Georgia after graduation.
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Jan Ellis
Fred Hillis
Betty Crocker
Hope High School
Jack Beaty
Jan
Are
Kansas
Washington, D. C
Hains
Agnes Scott Colinns
Decatur
Georgia
Frem Hope High Schaul
Churchmen Demand State Crackdown on Gambling
Arkansas church leaders push Rep Murphy bill to empower State Police to curb illegal gambling nationwide, targeting Hot Springs. Debates center on state versus local authority and morality, with critics likening the plan to an SS division and urging local control.
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Vhn
Little Rock
Arkansas
House
Ashley County
N.B
Murphy
State Agencies
I Group
Nathan Schoenfeld
Garland County
Schoenfeld
Nothingness
Hot Springs
Benton County
Hardy Croxton
Croxton
Carl Bailey
Sid McMath
Orval TE
Faubus
J. Albert Gatlin
North Little Rock
Cowling
William Strong Fined for Careless Driving for Kiss Incident
William L. Strong 28 was fined $10 for careless driving after weaving in and out of traffic while explaining that he was kissing his girl. Municipal Judge Alex Peebles cautioned that driving is a full time job and kissing does not mix with it.
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Kansas
Cry
William L. Strong
Gil
Alex Peebles
New Look at European Policy Emphasizes Continuity
Washington reviews European policy focusing on continued integration and Atlantic defense. Kennedy meetings with advisers signal no fundamental shift, while De Gaulle's stance prompts caution as officials say allies must solve issues jointly.
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Washington
United States
White House
Kennedy
Dean Rusk
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Britain
Dean Acheson
Christian 4. Herter
David K. Bruce
U.S
London
Lyndon
Johbusn
Rusk
Iifo
Rmants
Kennedy to send message on training youth and aged issues
President Kennedy plans to send a special message to Congress on Thursday about training and opportunities for youth. A separate message addressing problems of the aged will go to Capitol Hill next week.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Capitol Hill
Confidence Vote Shapes Britain’s Europe Strategy
London reports Deputy Foreign Minister Edward Heath outlining a plan to keep open channels with the European Common Market. He urged industrialists and unions to boost exports and safeguard Britain’s interests as Macmillan’s government survives a key no confidence vote by 338 to 227.
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London
Edward Heath
House of Commons
Europe
Britain
Harold Macmillan
Boy Scout Talk Highlights Growth and Goals
Lynn Murphy of Hope spoke to the Hope Kiwanis about the Boy Scouts of America milestone of 36 million people involved over 63 years. He cited four million current Scouts and about one million adults in supportive roles, noting character building citizenship training and physical fitness as core aims. Dr. F. C. Crow organized the event, with guests Rev. Robert Hyatt and Garland Smith in attendance.
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Boy Scout
Lynn’ Murphy
Hope
Hope Kiwanis Club
Boy Scouts of America
F. C. Crow
Scout
Lana
Robert Hyatt
Garland Smith
County builds 5,000 seat gym for New Castle high school
New Castle Kentucky Henry County schools announce a 5000 seat gymnasium at the county high school to handle future growth. Superintendent John W. Long says the plan aims to serve the county for the next 75 years and that about 95 percent of residents support the project despite some unhappiness over its mammoth size.
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New Castle
Henry County
John W. Long
Long
43 Killed in Air Crash in Florida Everglades
Federal investigators studied wreckage scattered over a two mile area after a Northwest Orient Airlines jet crashed near the Florida Everglades. Rescue teams moved bodies to a temporary morgue in a school, while CAB and FBI guarded the scene. The recorder box was recovered for clues.
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Miami
Fla
Florida Everglades
Northwest
Orient Airlines
Chicago
Seattle
Wash
Portland
Ore
Boeing
Civil Aeronautics Board
FBI
Miccosukee
Park Rangers
Florida Highway Patrolmen
Everglades National Park
Coast Guard
U.S. Fish and Game Commission
Wesley
Grapp
Kennedy pushes to expand Senate Finance Committee
President Kennedy backs adding two seats to the 17 member Finance Committee to ease passage of tax and other legislation. Byrd opposes. A key test vote by the Senate Democratic Steering Committee will decide if the panel expands to 19 members. If approved, Republicans led by Everett M. Dirksen will mount a strong opposition with near solid GOP backing.
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Washington
Kennedy
Senate
White House
Capitol Hill
Harry I. Byrd
D-Va
Byrd
House Rules Committee
Finance Committee
Democratic Steering Committee
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Cealle ‘Tion
Everett’ 'M. Hegre
Illnois
Judge Lemley Miedocn Links to Arkansas History Articles
Confused draft notes detail Judge Harry J. Lemley and references to Miedocn, articles in UDC and Arkansas sources, including 1948 and 1961 writings on General Armistead, Confederate topics, and livestock projects. Mentions Delight Egg Farms and cotton bale counts, with census comparisons and a Southwest Branch report.
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Harry J. Lemley
Miedocn
Hempstead County Limer
Arka‘brary
Delphin
BSA
UDC
University of Arkansas
Gelassist
de Polignac
Oklahoma
Ben McCulloch
Joluy Ross
Petti
Lamsey
Albert Pike
Bureau of Census
Eperi Sear
Lafayette County
Herbert JL Wald
Charles
Negro Youth Arrested for Break-in at Hays House
Washington AP reports an 11 year old Negro youth was arrested Tuesday and charged with breaking into the home of White House aide Brooks Hays and attacking his wife. The intruder allegedly threatened Mrs. Hays with scissors, apologized, and cited his need for money due to his wife’s pregnancy. Hays, a former Arkansas congressman, noted for school integration mediation, said he would have helped if asked. The youth’s name was not released for age reasons. he had prior corrections history beginning at 14 for breaking, attempted rape, and robbery.
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Washington
White House
Brooks Hays
Hays
Arkansas
Little Rock
Orval Faubus
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Freeda Greenan
Corn Belt Hatchéties
Wats
Hempstead Court
Homemaker
Shreveport
Linda
By Endre Marton
Mr. Macmillan
Boy Scouts
JFK
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