Atlantic City Fighter Jones Knocks Out Bell in Camden Bout
Atlantic City fighter Gene Jones from Camden stops Jim Bell in a 206 pound to 190 pound match. The bout ends with Jones securing a knockout. A note references the passenger pigeon as a nearly extinct North American species, with the last specimen dying in Cincinnati Zoo on Sept. 1, 1914 and mounted at the Smithsonian Institution.
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Atlantic City
Gene Jones
Camden
N. J
Jim Bell
Washington
North America
Cincinnati Zoo
Smithsonian Institution
Annual School Election Notice March 15 1947 Hempstead County
The Annual School Election will be held by qualified electors of Hempstead County districts on Saturday March 15 1947. Voters will decide millage for building debt service and general operation. Districts not voting 18 mills lose parts of state funds and equalizing transportation and teacher salary funds. Hope School District elects two directors for three years. other districts elect one director for three years and several for five years. One County Board seat from zone one. Vacancies since last election to be filled. Polling places include school buildings and Hope City Hall. Election runs 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. F R Brown County Supervisor of Education Hempstead County Arkansas Feb 21 28 March 7.
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Hempstead
Hope
Rocky Mound
DeAnn
Ozan
Iron Springs
Shiloh
Fair Star
Centerville
Nazarene
Wesley Grove
Blevins Columbus
Fulton
Patmos
Spring Hill
Saratoga
Washington
Clow
Guernsey
Piney Grove
Nashville
Sale of unclaimed medicine consignments in Hope Arkansas
Notice of sale following described unclaimed goods consigned to C Quillen Route 1 Hone Ar. To be sold to highest bidder at 9 a m Saturday March 8 1947 at Missouri Pacific Freight Depot in Hope Arkansas. Three boxes of medicine and toilet preparations. Signed Missouri Pacific Freight Depot By L McCain Feb 21 28.
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C. Quillen
Route 1
Hone, Arne
Missouri Pacific
Hope
Arkansas
Missouri Pacific Freight Depot
L. McCain
Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler on Red-Baiting and Stern
Pegler recalls J David Stern before the House labor committee shunning anti-Communist language while courting Guild support. He notes the rise of Communist influence in unions, mentions Harold Ickes Eleanor Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt, and surveys episodes in New York and Washington showing tensions between anti Communists and the CIO. The piece mocks hesitance to oppose red influence and calls for plain talk.
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Labor Committee of the House
J. David Stern
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Hitler
Harold Ickes
Eleanor Roosevelt
Stern
CIO
Philadelphia Guild
Washington
New York
David Nubinsky
Garment Workers
World-Telegram
Elwell
Half-Mills
Nicky Arnstein
Bill Fallon
New York Post
Vealy
Henry Wallace
Progressive Citizens of
America
Ickes
Dubinsky
Mrs. Roosevelt
Description of the so called typical American type in physical anthropology
The text outlines five facial archetypes labeled as Typical American three round faced broad head type and a narrower French Mediterranean type. It notes no single American type exists and imagines a composite by superimposing the five actual types. Mostly references distribution in Mid Atlantic eastern North Central and New England regions.
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Middle Atlantic
North Central States
New England
Five American types identified by anthropologist Brues
Noted anthropologist Alice M Brues analyzed U S soldiers physiques for The American Journal of Physical Anthropology and found no single American type. She identifies five distinct types representing national backgrounds depicted in the sketches above.
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Alice M. Brues
U. S
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
Abated Growth Among Local Anticommunist Groups
The piece notes a lull in activity by the American Veterans' Committee and local groups as both the AVC and the newspaper's factions avoid red baiting. Milton Murray, leader of the newspaper, criticized Barrewder in October and urged disclosure of Communists amid a broader shift in stance on communism and dissent.
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Franklin, Jr
American Veterans’Committee
AVC
Milton Murray
Barrewder
Idaho Dog Teams to Race Tomorrow for Championship
Ashton Idaho February 21 dog derby returns for its 27th renewal with a ten mile course. Everett Heseman of Alston is favored to win with his veteran staghounds. The event began March 4 1917 with a cross country route from West Yellowstone Montana to Ashton.
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Ashton
Idaho
Everett Heseman
Alston
Staghounds
West Yellowstone
Mont
Continental Divide
Ahston
Multiple college basketball results from East and New England
Niagara 60 City College New ark 54. St Johns Brooklyn 80 Hawaii 37. Hamilton Field Cal 44 Mitch ell Field NY 40. Kansas State 48 Kansas 45. Nebraska Wesleyan 46 Omaha 40. Southwestern Kas 38 Pittsburg Kas 37 OT. Ottawa Kas 55 Bethany Kas 50. Murray Okla Aggies 47. Eastern Okla Aggies 41. Luther Neb 61 Nebraska Central 41. Missouri College 67 Central Mo 50. Baker 53 College of Emposia 43. Kirksville Mo Tehers 57 Chillicothe Mo Business 24. Central Kas 61 Roberts NY 8. J.C. 38 Bacone Okla 42 Muskogee J.C. 38. South and Southeast Davidson 86 Clemson 48. North Carolina 54 Wake Forest 46. Kentucky Conference Tourney Western Kentucky 63 Centre 23. Eastern Kentucky 68 Transylvania 38. Murray Ky 39 Union Ky 31. Southwest Arizona 60 Hardin-Simmons 48. New Mexico 63 Arizona State Flagstaff 47. New Mexico Aggies 62 Arizona State Tempe 58. Oil field activity note on East Texas 1930.
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Murray
Okla
Aggies
Eastern
Luther
Neb
Nebraska Central
Missouri College
Central
Baker
College of Emposia
Kirksville
Tehers
Chillicothe
Kas
Roberts
Kentucky
Western Kentucky
Centre
Eastern Kentucky
Transylvania
Union
Southwest Arizona
Hardin-Simmons
New Mexico
Arizona State
Flagstaff
New Mexico Aggies
Tempe
Oaklawn Park Races Open Monday In Hot Springs
Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs Arkansas prepares for a 30 day meeting starting Monday February 24 with eight races daily except Sundays post time 2 p.m. Daily double closes 1 45 p.m. About 900 thoroughbreds over 1200 staff and track upgrades including a new totalisator board. List of horses for Inaugural Handicap includes American Eagle River Chance Sergeant Abe Careless Hyhustle Brilliant Fly Pomp s Gal Sugar Lump Ariel Ace Did Play Sugar Beet.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Oaklawn Park
Arkansas
Totalisator Board
Oaklawn
E. W. Bury
J. P. Kiezek
American Eagle
Elizabeth Muckler
Razorbacks open two game swing with Texas A&M
Fayetteville Feb 2 The Arkansas Razorbacks hope to be in their best form of the season as they host Texas A&M in the opener of a two game Southwest Conference basketball series. Freshman guard Gerald Hudspeth is set to start alongside Alvin Williams and George Kok to boost Arkansas scoring while Texas A&M’s top threat is center Lynn Smith. The teams meet again Saturday with Arkansas needing wins to keep a mathematical championship chance.
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Fayetteville
University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Texas A. & M
Gerald Hudspeth
SMU
Alvin Williams
George Kok
Arkansas
Aggies
Lynn Smith
Kamperman
Wilson Jenkins
Williams Smith
X . Kok Adams
Hy Hudspeth Garcia
P2cntede
R . Rankin
Legislature Moves to Raise Racing Fees at Oaklawn
Arkansas lawmakers push two bets affecting Oaklawn racing as House to consider a bill giving the state comptroller audit power over the Racing Commission and Oaklawn records. A Senate bill also seeks higher state take from wagering from 5 percent to 7.5 percent while trimming the jockey club’s share and gaining the “breakage” odd cents. Senator J E Smith of Reyno sponsors the measure.
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Bob Brown
Little Rock
Oaklawn
Arkansas
State Comptroller
State Racing Commission
Oaklawn Jockey Club
Guy Reed
Texarkana
Judiciary Committee
House
John J. Truemper
H. Highfill
Blytheville
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
Jockey Club
Nator J. E. Smith
Reyno
Hot Springs urged to host Arkansas War Memorial Stadium
A Hot Springs rally drawing 450 urged construction of the Arkansas War Memorial Stadium. Rep. Lloyd Darnell signed a resolution read by Gov. Laney, calling for the project. Speakers included John Barnhill and Jim Owens, with Milan Creighton introducing Barnhill.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas War Memorial Stadium
Lloyd Darnell
Garland County
Lan@y
John Barnhill
University of Arkansas Athletic Directory
Tongale
Shism Reed
Jim Owens
Missouri
Barnhill
Arkansas
Milan Creighton
U. of A. Grid
Chicago Cardinals
Hot Springs High School
Barnhill Urges Central Stadium Need To Boost Support
About fifty boosters attended the University of Arkansas Razorback Club meeting at Hotel Barlow. Head coach Barnhill showed a film of the SMU game and discussed the 1946 season, 1947 plans, and the need for a centrally located stadium used by all state agencies. He noted Oklahoma, Texas, and Rice had approached Arkansas about 1947 or 1948 games but could not promise facilities for large crowds, and that Arkansas often funds away games at a loss. A club resolution urged legislature to finance a central Sports Arena. Barnhill received sixty one membership applications. aim is one hundred. Clubs officers Leo Robins, Talbot Feilds Jr., and Royce Weisenberger were re-elected.
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University of Arkansas Szorback Club
Barlow
Chism Reed
Paris
Arkansas
Barnhill
SMU
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma University
Orman
University of Arkansas
Oklahoma
University of Texas
Rice Institute
Razorbacks
Razorback Club
Leo Robins
Talbot Feilds, Jr
Royce Weisenberger
P. O. Box
University Station
Fayetteville
Photographer A J Richards shuts studio to restage
Medina New York February 21 7 A J Richards an 83 year old commercial photographer who has climbed three flights to his studio for six decades has closed his business temporarily hoping to reopen in the spring if ground floor quarters are found.
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Medina
N. Y
A. J. Richards
Harrison Dillard Aims to Break Indoor Record at AAU
Dan Ferris says Harrison Dillard has the best chance to break a record in tomorrow's indoor AAU championships after equalling the world mark in the 60 yard high hurdles and showing speed over the lows. Meanwhile Utah ski events at Alta and Snow Basin next week will feature five top stopwatch instruments costing 2500 dollars each, rented for the races.
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Dan Ferris
Harrison Dillard
Alta
Snow Basin
Utah
Observator Post Highlights Frisch as Giants Broadcaster Hope
Frank Frisch ex Pirates manager studies diction for Giants games while recalling on field gestures. Army scouts visit Johnny Papit after he leaves Stanton Academy, prep for West Point. Al Mec Guire from St Johns Prep Brooklyn garners seven college scholarship offers this winter.
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Frank Frisch
Giants
Frank
Johnny Papit
Philly
Stanton Academy
West Point
Army
al MecGuire
St. John’s
Brooklyn
Train halted as 90 percent flee during blackmarket raid
Tokyo police stopped a passenger train five miles from Tokyo in a routine search for blackmarket operators. Ninety percent of the passengers fled through doors and windows, leaving 400 bundles of food behind.
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Tokyo
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DD Rowden
Tom Kinser
Ross Gillespie
Hope Feed Co
J. W. Strick
Havana
A.versmeyer
Andryman
Homer Cochran
el Dorado
Associated Press
Bee Bee Wright
Harrisburg
Ed Nixon
United Press
Fall River
Mass
Steve Ketchell
Howard Thompson
Saugusa Mass
Burlington
Bill Daly
Brookline
Buster Beaupre
Harry Segnar
South Main Street
R. V. Herndon, JR
Allen Monument Co
Shreveport
Hope Heading Co
Hope, Ark
F. R. Brown
Hempstead County
Bonner St
North Community Ice
Guy J. Downing
R.D. Franklin and
C. E. Cassidy Realtors
Main St
Bundy & Sons Gulf
3Rd & Shower
Buck
Grady Williams
Westbrook Pegler
King Features Syndicate
Clearview
Riley Cooper
Texas Ave
Tex
Bernard Salarz
Ed Weiss
Chicago
Texas
NEA Newschart
Carl Edmonston, Jr
Janney Elementary School
East and
Niagara
City College Newark
St. Johns
Hawaii
Hamilton Field
Calif
Mitchell Field
AAF Air Defense Command
Midwest
Kansas State
Kansas
Nebraska Wesleyan
Omaha
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Pittsburgh
Ottawa
Bethany
J.C
Oie Bacone
Muskogee
South
Davidson
Clemson
North Carolina
Wake Forest
Polific
East Texas
Texas A&m
Legislature
Gaines
Texaco
E. M. McCwilliams Seed Store
Nee Pao Rigs Edit Associatio
Hugh S&s. Fullerton, Jr
Phoenix
Ariz
Hank Gowdy
Bill Voiselle
Dodgers
Cuba
Baysinger
Syracuse U
Reaves, Jr
Navy
Riles
Columbia
Pop
Call Taylor's Dairy
Rooks & Wilson Poultry & Rabbit Farm
Old DeAnn Highway
M. J. Wilson
Acon City Electric
Ior
Carl Jones CO
Hope Basket CO
Hope Butane Gas CO
P.O
Highway
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