Arkansas roads bond win shocks Arkansas voters
In a decisive special general election Arkansas voters endorsed Governor McMath's road bond proposal, the top campaign plank. The tally surprised observers as supporters defend the highway plan against past funding abuses. The governor faces political pressure once funds arrive in Little Rock and citizens are urged to stay informed and united to protect highway funds.
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Student Claims to Be World's Intercollegiate Hamburger Champ
Los Angeles February 16 Charles Posner a 24 year old University of Southern California student declares he is the world intercollegiate hamburger eating champion after chowing 13 burgers at a fraternity house contest. He snacks on dessert cake and cocoa and vows to challenge all comers.
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Chicago
Tempers Flare as Vet Pension Bill Gets Nod
Congress clashed over a multi million veteran pension bill as Rankin pressed for quick House action despite White House opposition. The measure would pay 90 dollars monthly to 18.8 million World War II and later veterans at 65 who served at least 80 days and were not dishonorably discharged. Cost rises from 128 million in year one to a potential 6 billion annually later.
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Flood Threaten West Isolated Towns Amid Heavy Snow
Snow and cold plague western states with Wyoming Utah and Idaho facing isolation in three Idaho communities and a dwindling fuel supply at Copper Mine in Utah. Timberline lodge at Mt Hood Oregon pressed by 55 marooned guests as Mercy flights planned. Missouri river flood potential noted by Maj. Gen. Pick.
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Red Cross Moves to Division Street Office
The Red Cross has moved its office to the Ula Water and Light Plant on Division Street and the old building is now occupied by the draft board.
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Space Ship Aims At 10000 MPH In New US Program
Washington report states government scientists are developing an earth satellite vehicle and a high speed rocket plane able to reach nearly 10,000 miles per hour. A guided ram jet missile over 2,000 mph is also in secret study as defense chiefs pursue fast, long range weapons and a 200 million dollar proving ground.
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Washington
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Marked Tree Police Chief Shot in Back
Marked Tree police chief Albert Rinks was shot twice in the back at a café last night after attempting to seize a man suspected of carrying a gun. The chief, identified as P-Pin-Jew Smith, was reported in serious condition at a Memphis hospital. uncle Gus Smith was held in Harrisburg jail without charge and could face murder or assault charges.
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Nine Executed for Aiding Greek Guerrillas
Athens reports nine persons executed in Athenry for aiding Communist guerrilla bands after conviction by a military tribunal at Larissa. Another seven, including two women, were executed at Lamia yesterday for the same reason.
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Acheson Denies U.S. Backing Out of Atlantic Pact
Secretary of State Acheson said the United States intends to make the proposed North Atlantic pact an effective security alliance and is not backing away from Truman's policy. He cited the January 20 inauguration speech as a guiding statement and said policy leaders in Congress and the State Department share the goal.
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Tabernacle Hosts Sectional Meet in Hope Arkansas
The Hope Gospel Tabernacle will host a Sectional Fellowship Meeting of the Hope Section of the Arkansas District Council on Thursday afternoon and evening under Rev. C. B. Anderson. About 16 churches are represented with speakers Rev. Anderson in the afternoon and Rev. Montgomery of Malvern in the evening. Dinner at 6, Fellowship Hall. Wednesday services canceled. attendees urged to come Thursday night.
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Magnolia
Anderson
Rev. Montgomery
Malvern
Fellowship Hall
Second Community Concert Set for February 25
The second of a series of Community Concerts will be held at the high school Friday February 25. The program will feature Mayina Svetlova Prima Ballerina of the Metropolitan Opera Association.
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Two Minor Auto Accidents Reported by City Police
City Police Department logged two minor crashes today and yesterday. An auto driven by Howard Cumbie collided with I. J. Franchina on North Main early today. A second collision involved Mrs. Dale Hefner and J. Wo Me Kamie on Secon Street downtown. Little damage reported.
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Relax Fellows Live Longer Says Seattle Woman
A Seattle woman argues men die younger due to bravado and fights for superiority. She claims women mask strength and encourage men to rest, live longer, and share house duties. The piece cites gender roles, politics, and a call for men to abandon wars and return home.
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Arkansas Voters Back 28 Million Highway Bond Plan
Arkansas voters approve a 28 million dollar highway bond issue in a special election, with unofficial returns showing a four to one majority as Governor Sid McMath pushes a four year, 80 million dollar roads program funded by bonds and state funds. Polls cited light turnout conditions and rural support for improved roads.
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Hope City Council Considers Gas and Electric Power Request
Hope City Council will hold a special meeting to consider Southwestern Gas and Electric Co. supplying Cobbwood Inc. with power. The group approved six weeks vacation pay for Hf. D. Linker over three years, deemed vacation waivers unnecessary, ordered a Radio Noise Locator for the Water and Light Plant, and continued abandonment of Thompson Street. A private gas tank and pump setup for Hope Novel Company was requested. no action taken.
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McCaskill 4 H Demonstration On Corn Quality
Matha Cooley son of My and Mrs A M Cooley of McCaskill led a 4 H Club demonstration on corn quality at the February meeting. He displayed ears showing defects that could disqualify entries at the Third District Livestock Show in Hope and explained preparation steps for hybrid corn production this year. Ernest Wayne Roberts presided. Lone Blackwood led pattern adjustment training. Byron Huddlested presented modeling swine feeder and vaccination gear.
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Hope
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Denand Stralsa
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Pilot Subdues Madman Passenger In Turbulent Flight
Anchorage, Feb 16 UPJ A madman aboard a Christensen Airlines plane attacked and was subdued by pilot Donald Dorothy using a fire extinguisher after an in-air struggle over a 1000 foot mountain range. Bellaw, a Filipina seaman, was restrained in a straitjacket when the craft landed at Anchorage. Federal marshals took him into custody as he awaited further proceedings.
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Leg Look Panic Strikes Jacksonville Hosiery Scene
Jacksonville faces a bizarre era as stockings are allegedly shredded by a mysterious gas. Shoppers and workers report a sting and ragged runs appearing within seconds along a downtown stretch. Women and men note sudden damage to legs arms and faces. Dupont in Gainesville studies the culprit as stores scramble to replace damaged nylons.
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Fulton School Benefit Set for Friday
Fulton School hosts a Friday night benefit featuring a stage show with Wedding starlet Brown as the bride, Crumpler and Mouser in comic roles, and Cecil Ed Wilson as a greeter. Anxious relatives include Sam Weaver, Richard Hiland, A McGill, and a long list of local names. Proceeds support school activities and student needs.
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