Arkansas legislators mull tax shifts amid school fund concerns
The Arkansas House faces a contentious move as Rep Lynch proposes a package bill to raise the state sales tax by 0.5 percent, with an added plan to curb beer taxes. He claims this could yield about 23 million dollars extra over two years, while critics warn it harms the poor and disrupts pricing, urging alternative measures such as public control of liquor proceeds and avoiding a beer tax hike. The debate contrasts revenue goals with tax fairness and regional competition.
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Texas
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Junior Class to Stage 3 Act Play Here March 9
Hope High School announces a three act comedy We Shook The Family Ties by Terry Clark staged by the junior class in the auditorium on March 9. Hildegarde Freddie and a cast of twelve fill the roles with Ann Barr as Hildegarde and Jimmy Colmpton as Freddie leading a zany household in a lively school production.
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Hope High School
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William Marti
Hildagarde
Sara Yunterbach
Nolen Stapford
Bobby
Richard Dutfit
Tackie Lait
Sally
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Lile
Miss Clavicu Brown
McMath Declines State Interference in Hot Springs Gambling
Governor McMath says he will not mobilize state police to halt open gambling in Hot Springs unless law enforcement requests aid or gambling creates a statewide embarrassment. He met with Hot Springs delegates, distributed his letter to Garland County officials, and reaffirmed opposition to an open town.
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McMath
Hot Springs Inness
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Garland County
Icy coatings grip parts of Arkansas with wintry mix
Parts of Arkansas faced freezing rain and sleet with temperatures dropping from 73 to near 29 in places like Fayetteville and Fort Smith. North Arkansas highways were hazardous, districts near Harrison reporting near impassable roads, while south Arkansas saw less severe cold and scattered freezing rain on windshields.
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Fort Smith
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Vogue to Replace Elkin's Store at Main and Second
Elkin's Store has been bought by Ladies Specialty Shop Inc and will be renamed Vogue. W Mike Kelly says Vogue will keep current pool lines, expand moderately priced fashions, operate separately from Ladies Specialty Shop, and continue Elkin's staff including manager Mrs Joe Green plus staff Franks Segnar Honeycutt Hubbs. Hello Sale planned for Thursday through Saturday.
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Clifford Franks
Verda Segnar
Edith Honeycutt
Now Jah Hubbs
Vogue
Kelly
PMA Outlines Farm Program in Arkansas
Little Rock February 14. The production and marketing administration of the department of agriculture outlines an all-out farm program for 1951 defense needs. J T L Wright chair announces guides for major spring planted crops with aims of maximum feasible production. Cotton target 16 million bales nationally. Arkansas acreage 2,550,000 acres. Rice target 410,000 acres. corn acreage down 235,000. Sage year 1,485,000 planted.
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Tax Framers Seek Advise of Economists
Washington, 14 A House tax writers seek economist input on revenue plans as hearings resume. Rep King requests Stabilization Director Eric Johnston and Price Director Michiel V. DiSalle to present views, weighing President Truman's proposed tax increases and price stabilization needs for the Korea era budget.
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Secretary of the Treasury
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City PTA Groups to Hold Joint Meet Thursday
AU local Parent-Teacher associations will meet jointly in the high school auditorium Thursday February 13 at 2 30 p m for the annual Founders Day program and Silver Tea. Mrs. acu W Iubison, coun tel president, will give the welcome address. Reverend S S A Whillow will bring the devotional. A play Dev Are the Roots under the direction of Miss Jussie Clarice Brown ad Tawirina Green will be presented. The sea which will follow the program will be held in the Home Ec tutture under the supervision of Mrs. Hamilton Hinegan-
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Tawirina Green
Negro Home Destroyed by Fire on Hickory Alley
A Negro home on North Hickory Alley burned around 9 last night, the Fire Department announced. It was a total loss and started from a tragic fire. The property was owned by Ed Evans.
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Construction of Meyers Bakery Breaks Ground on Highway 67 East
Ground breaking held Tuesday for the Meyers Bakery project valued at $75,000 in Little Rock with officials from Meyers Bakery System and local management attending. Construction to start Monday with completion expected in 180 days.
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Little Rock
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Chester Hunt
Claude Lauterbach
Claude Tillery
Franklin McLarty
Mike Kelly
J. 4. Lieblong
Men Aren't Romantic as in Old Days
Fragmentary column from February notes on modern romance and nostalgia. The piece contrasts contemporary men with earlier chivalry, hints at Valentine mood, and invites a poetic gesture to a beloved. Readers see reflections on affection, time, and lingering romance themes.
Chinese Made New Army Lesson From Chinese War
Chinese fighting in Korea taught the U S Army to loosen reliance on heavy artillery and mechanized support. Infantrymen must move, use bayonets, and improvise. Chinese divisions show how mass riflemen and logistics by foot can offset technology advantages, prompting debate on future war strategies and force structure.
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ROKs Reach Front as Korean War Heat Mounts
Chinese forces retreat behind lines on the southern front as General MacArthur pushes for a broader mandate. Allied actions include heavy bombardment and allied advances along the Korean peninsula. Reports describe large enemy losses around Chipyong and Wonsan, with U.S. and United Nations forces inflicting significant casualties while securing coastal positions.
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Hempstead Dimes Campaign Totals Five Thousand-Plus
Campaign records show Hempstead Dimes totaling approximately 4,125 with mentions of a larger 4,425.70 figure and many individual donors. The fragmentary list names Mrs. Loli ttobingan, J. L. Linkley, and numerous local contributors including schools, clubs, and residents.
Universal military training bill discussed in Senate hearing
Fragmented Washington text shows push for universal military training and service. Debate centers on scope and funding, with references to Korea and public defense needs. Various names and state actors appear amid unclear OCR.
Mexican Money Illicit Mayor Wants Same Steak
A garbled report describes Jim Gentry of Blabee Arizona fined for a parking meter violation. Mayor Brown claims the defendant paid with Mexico’s money and threatens to seize property to settle the debt. The tale includes mock extradition talk and bizarre pasture-land collateral remarks.
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Wope
Elly
Jim Gentry
Blabee
Arizona
Ganetty
Lyle Brown
Gantry
Brown
United States
Gentry
Arjuna
Lhd
Torrell Corictii
Tne
Dress Rehearsal for Kiwanis Minstrel Tonight
Minstrel rehearsal for the annual Kiwanis show is set for tonight at the Emmett High School auditorium. Participants include local students and volunteers from the community. event aims to raise funds for local service projects and youth programs.
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