The Ten Fallacies of the Times We Live In
A trade magazine piece recounts a story about a preacher and an Indian in church with the line High wind Big thunder No rain. It then lists The Ten Fallacies of the Twentieth Century by Fred G. Clark and Richard & Rimanoczy, noting offers on military strength gifts democracy and economic myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Phigger
Asutile
Sterling Sparks
Sterling Abrasives
Cleveland Quarries Co
Triffin
Ohio
Fred G. Clark
Richard & Rimanoczy
Recreation Group to Hold Bridge Tourney
The Parks and Recreation department sponsors a bridge tournament at the Youth Center on March 0. Registration opens February 23 with registerable locations and a one dollar entrance fee per couple. Proceeds fund recreation work with prizes for winners.
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Parks and Recreation Department
Walter Sims
BR. L. Broach
Buddy Evans
Grisham
Dick Watlins
Mike Kelly
P&rc
Hope Area
Prescott
Lewisville
Stamps
Nashville
Texarkana
Fulton
Eninet
Herbert Burns
Lewis McLarty
Cox Drug
Ladies Specialty
City Parks and Recreation
Hope
Two Killed in Head On Wreck Near Brinkley
Two men died instantly in a head on collision on Highway 70 four miles west of Brinkley. John H Schratz of Devalls Bluff and R R Stephens of Little Rock were killed. J B Caffey of Little Rock survived with severe injuries. passengers Mrs Schratz and Mrs Laura Sparks of Devalls Bluff were critically injured and remained unconscious hours after the crash. State Trooper Olle Andrews investigated the wreck.
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Brinkley
Here
Tohn H. Schratz
Davalls Bluff
R. R. Stephens
Litve| Rock
Olle Andrews
Schratz
Memphis
J. B. Caffey
Little Rock
Caffey
Brinkley Hospital
Larua Sparks
Devalls Bluff
Hope Dims for Labor Unity Pact Between AFL CIO
Washington union sources say the AFL CIO path to unity faces a setback after the AFL Teamsters executive board refused to back the proposed non aggression pact. Dave Beck argues for a broader peace including all independents and Lewis mine workers while Lewis seeks a unified labor push with Beck and CIO Steelworkers president McDonald.
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Maureen Gothlin Washington
CIO
AFL
AFL Teamsters
Teamsters Union
APL
Afl-Cio
Beck
Miami
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Railroad Brotherhood
Teamsters Board
Dave McDonald
CIO Steelworkers
Teamsters Action
George Meany
Beeson Wins Approval Amid Senate Confusion
Beeson’s confirmation to the National Labor Relations Board passed 45 to 42 after bitter debate. Democratic leaders remained quiet as Republicans defended his integrity citing a thorough hearing. Senator Neely urged action to shield President Eisenhower from a “disgrace” if Beeson lied during testimony.
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Rowland Evans JR
Washinton
Senate
Albert C. Beeson
National Labor Relations Board
Sen
al Dala
Benson
Neely
D-Wva
Eisenhower
Nine Hempstead County Men Taken Into Service
Nine Hempstead County men drafted into the armed forces from Hempstead County Thursday. Names listed include Warren Lee Aings Ray Field Johnson John Thomas Beard James Marvin Erwin Claude Donald Spates Billy Ray Revels Johnie Johnson James Dean Mc Cortie and Grent Don Haddix.
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Hempstead County
Warren Lee Aings
Ray Field
Johnson
John Thomas Beard
James Marvin Erwin Claude
Donald Spates
Billy Ray Revels
Johnie Johnson
James Dean McCortie
Grent Don Haddix
Ouachita Valley funds requested for flood control projects
H E Thatcher and Rep Harris D Ark urged a Senate appropriations subcommittee to approve funding for Ouachita River flood control and navigation. Requested amounts include 446 500 for navigation and rock maintenance from Camden to the Mississippi, 2 467 000 for Blakely Mountain dam, 15 000 for Degray Dam planning, 1 727 000 for Texas River drainage canals, 492 000 for Little Missouri basin drainage, plus ongoing nine foot channel work in the Ouachita main stem.
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Washington (P
H. E. Thateur
Camden
Ark
Budget Bureau
Blakely Mountain
Ouachita River
Degray
Caddo River
Quachita
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Mao Tse-tung Gravely Ill Persists In Peiping
News dispatch reports Mao Tse-tung gravely ill and absent from a crucial Chinese Communist Central Committee meeting in Peiping. Peiping radio claimed he was on vacation, but the absence amid high stakes stirred health speculation about the 61 year old leader and the party's future.
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Mong Kong
Mao Tze-tung
Party
Peiping
Mao
Hospital Seeks Emergency Repairs In Benton Unit
The State Hospital in Little Rock appeals to State Finance Director Frank Storey for funds to repair the Benton unit. New superintendent Dr Ewing Crawfls says equipment and repairs need 207000 immediately. Board notes appropriations cutbacks totaling 300000 since 1953 legislative action.
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Little Rock UI
Frank Storey
Ewing Crawfls
Benon
Ken Newman
Benton
Mary Pickford At 60 Keeps Charm That Made Her Famous
In a candid interview Mary Pickford recalls her rise from $40 to $10,000 weekly, discusses family and business, and hints at a possible return to film after two decades away. She laments business pressures yet preserves optimism about Roxie and Ronnie.
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America
Mary Pickford
Hal
Buddy Roggers
Ronnie
Roxie
Bilograph
Mary Rose
Mary
Pame
ROKs Denounce April Peace Conference in Geneva
South Korea blasted the planned April twenty eighth Geneva Peace Conference with the Big Four ministers, calling it incompatible with the Korean armistice. Despite tension, Seoul did not rule out attending the talks which include China, while Germany issues lingered. Dulles lamented lack of agreement on Europe and four power talks eyed to ease East West barriers.
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South Korea
Geneva
Switzerland
Germany
Austria
John Foster Dulles
East Germany
McCarthy Disrupts Hearing Over Peress Case
Senator Joseph McCarthy led a closed investigations subcommittee session erupting over the Irving Peress case. Army officials including John G. Adams and Brig. Gen. Ralph W. Zwicker were removed from the room as McCarthy pressed questions about a possible court-martial and Fifth Amendment refusals. Zwicker angrily disputed McCarthy’s summary of testimony claiming it twisted the record and misstated events.
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Cro Winejee
Ivx- Ing Peress
Queens
Peress
Camp Kolmer
McCarthy
Army
MecCarthy
Adams T T
Adams
Robert T. Stevens
Stevens
Zwicker
Genwicker
Irving
Lions Discuss Plans for Circus Visit In February
About 30 Hope Lions Club members held a chili supper in the Coliseum last night and discussed ticket plans for the Clyde Bros Circus. The meeting occurred February 4, with members passing a suggested resolution and noting a dog hero as part of the circus event.
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Hope Lions Club
Coliseum
Clyde Bros. Circus
Mons Club
Draft Board and Banks to Close on Washington's Birthday
Hempstead's Draft Board will be closed all day Monday in observance of Washington's birthday. The two Hope banks will also close Monday. The Post Office will have no city delivery or window service. Mail will be placed in boxes and dispatches as usual. Stamps will be available in the Jebby vending machine.
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Hempstead
Washington
Aslin
Hope Banks
George Declares Treaty Power Changes Dead
Senator George of Georgia said passage of any constitutional amendment on treaty powers is dead unless a provision sponsored by the four top Republican leaders is stricken. The provision would require future treaties to be the supreme law only if made under the Constitution. He opposed it, warning it could affect longstanding treaties ratified since the Constitution’s adoption.
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Washington
Sen. George
D-Ga
Senate
George
Democrats
Democrats On Foreign Affairs
Preliminary Talks to Be Written Off
Representatives of the United States and 16 Korean War allies plan to drop the Panmunjom preliminary peace talks. A Geneva peace conference set for April 26 was announced, with no resumption of stalled Panmunjom discussions. Senate voices warn against appeasement, while Dean and U N allies pressed for a firm stance and a return of accusations by the Communists.
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Warren Rogers JR
Washington
United States
Intay Tn
Panmunjor
Geneva
Switzerland
Panmunjom
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Red China
Sey. Ferguson
R-Mich
Russia
China
Sen
H. Alexander Smith
R-Nj
Dulles
Humphrey
D-Minni
Arthur HM. Dean
New Yorks
United Nations
State Department
Dean
Wall Street
U. N
Weather forecast for Arkansas February period
Forecast extends Feb 19 to 23 for Arkansas. Temperatures average normal with typical readings near 90 to 50 Fahrenheit. Language is garbled but indicates warmer conditions and standard daily extremes for the period.
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Arkansas
Pansy Cox
Real Winner Depends on Spring Talks in Geneva
Berlin conference of the Big Four foreign ministers ended after four weeks of dispute. The outcome hinges on the Geneva talks opening April 26 and the Paris decision on a European army. Russia’s stance on the Iron Curtain and recognizing China’s communist rule loom large, with the ministers divided on key issues.
Europe Army Dispute Hinders Paris on Indochina Talks
In Paris the Berlin conference promise of Indochina peace talks stalls French moves on the European army treaty. Big Four agree to meet April 26 to discuss Asia peace prospects while EDC supporters face delays. France faces pressure from the United States and possible Soviet-Chinese dynamics as Geneva Korea talks loom. Le Monde calls for action.
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Paris
Mthe
Berlin
Indochina
Asia
European Defense Community
Thigs Dilemina
French National Assembly
United States
Geneva
Korea
American Congress
France
le Monde
EDC
Tornado Watch Issued For Arkansas And Oklahoma Officials Warn
The U S Weather Bureau warns of possible tornadoes in Arkansas and Oklahoma today. A special forecast notes a danger window from 10 20 a m to p m with potential tornadoes near McAlester Oklahoma and Little Rock within a 75 mile wide corridor.
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Little Rock
U.S
Arkanas
Oklahoma
McAlester
Okla
Ind Lite Rock
Res
Patrol Guards Pacific West of H Bomb Site
Heavy patrols guard the Pacific West of the H bomb proving grounds near Pearl Harbor. Ships and submarines sweep oceans with electronic eyes for hostile activity while air patrols from the Marshalls to Japan tighten security. Long range aircraft based at Kwajalein maintain special patrols for incoming tests at Eniwetok.
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Pearl Harbor
Marshalls
Japan
Kwajalein
Flood Projects on Arkansas Urged by Washington Rep
Washington urged House Public Works Subcommittee to authorize flood control projects on the Arkansas River. Col Alfred Starbird of the Army Engineers said one project in Conway County would extend levees over a two mile stretch at Bend Botton. Estimated cost about 312,000 dollars.
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Washington
A. ‘House
Arkansas
Army Egeers
Alfred ‘Starbird
Prn
Conway County
Yomile
Bend
Hays
Starbird
Local Notes on Land Shares and Names at Hempstead
Ail Around the Town notes recent discoveries about royalty shares in Hempstead 23-14-24 near Patmos tied to Charles J. Correll and Freeman Fy. Gordon with 863/25800ths of one eighth share. The deal with Algomo Oil Company dates July 16, 1942. Visitors in Hope included Mr. and Mrs. James A. Embree. A truck driver incident involved a 12 year old boy and a furniture move near Misgourk.
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Garrett Wits
Paul Simms
Charles’ J. Correll
Freeman
Fy. Gordon
Hempstead
Patmos
Algomo
Ol! Company
Mr. Correll
Andy
Gosden
Amos
James A. Embree
Walter L. Bol
Night crash injures several youths on September night
An injured group of youths, aged 18, faced charges after a September night incident. Authorities report negligent actions and related investigations amid a developing case with multiple injuries.
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Alex. H. Washburn
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Demos
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Gravely
Roks
John
Hightower
Indoching
Frech National Assembly
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John Foster Dutles
Anthony Eden
Georges Bidault
V. M. Matotov
Soviet Union
Molotov
Bulletin
William J. Waugh
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