Arkansas toll road fight stalls highway funding
The Arkansas Legislature debated road tolls and budget plans affecting highway construction. A motion to revive the defeated commission’s appropriation faced vetoes as lawmakers clashed over funds for a new toll system and related upgrades, including impacts on commerce and state property taxes.
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Bacon in the lanes in the din sil he ri
Fragmentary OCR reads bacon in the lanes in the dining hall. The line resembles a partial sports or event note with unclear names, locations, and actions. No clear dates or organizations are identifiable.
College basketball scores roundup from eastern to western teams
Veterans editor lists multiple college games with scores across conferences. Highlights include Army 64 over Lehigh 70 at Boston U, Georgetown over Navy, and a series of sweep results for teams like Indiana State, Syracuse and Missouri amid a large scoreboard dump from the period.
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Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
Boxers listed with ages and cities fight results including Sk Toul Teddy Ted Top Davia Hartford and others across multiple locations. names include Charley Riley Sh Loula Moqulnm Leroy Casey Vonex Tony Alvavez and Senqite in Washington and San Francisco.
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State liquor tax plan debated by Shackleford
El Dorado senator Marshall Shackleford defended a measure to lower blended whiskey prices by about seventeen cents a fifth and argued the bill would reduce state revenue by shifting liquor sales. He cited 146 state data showing past $2.92 million in liquor revenue from 770,014 cases and warned that future sales and revenue could drop under local option elections.
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Arkansas sports notes swirl around Oilers and Cardinals
Carl Bell reports on Arkansas sports with mentions of El Dorado Oilers in the States League, the New York Giants and Cook twins, Angel Busch Jr. owning the Cardinals, and former college players visiting Arkansas. Other items cover Jonesboro basketball, Spring practice hints, TV broadcasting queries, and high school policy changes affecting participation, plus upcoming state tournaments and Relays schedule.
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National Radio Praise from Hope Chamber of Commerce
A World War II era radio account notes Hope Arkansas hosting a bomber program with a 5600 by 150 foot airstrip and a brick hangar, detailing government land purchases and airport facilities. It thanks Rep Owen and Frank Edwards for public support and mentions Little Rock jet bomber plans.
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Tournaments Junior Class A scoring results summary
Junior Class A tournament results show Al Gurdon Hope 39 over North Heights 22 and Gurdon 51 against Prescott 40. Murfreesboro 23, Garland 20, Blevins 35, Fouke 24, Lackesburg 44, Spring Hill 29, Mineral Springs 40, Okolona 19, Genoa 28, Laneburg 42, Sacalogala 27, Kirby 27, Dought 34, Stampa 450.
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Parks Go Through Stiff Workouts
Fayet teville Arkansas coach Bowden Wyatt ran the Razorbacks through strike spring drills with 74 players, emphasis on blocking tackling and running. No walking between spots, ten day limits under Southwest Conference rules, 28 lettermen present, two more to report after basketball season. Wyatt plans a new wing offense after fundamentals are solidified.
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Juniors Favored In Arkansas Class AAA Tournament
In Little Rock and Pine Bluff the junior teams share favor. Seven-city Big Seven Conference schools compete with Ping Blus against Little Rock West Side and Lille Rock Pulaski Heights versus North Little Rock Fourth Street in first round action. North Little Rock Fourth Street faces Dan Davis tomorrow morning as the schedule continues tomorrow afternoon with the second round starting.
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Davey Drops to Ninth in Ring Magazine Rankings
New York based Davey has fallen from fourth to ninth after being decisively defeated by welterweight champion Gavilan on February 1. Nat Fleischer’s list shifts include changes across heavyweight, middleweight, welterweight and featherweight divisions as recent bouts shake up the standings. Gavilan is named fighter of the month.
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Benefit teas and church singing events in local notices
The notice lists a 23 cent benefit tea at Mrs Lars Muldrows home on Sunday March 1 with public invitation and a city wide singing at Rising Star Baptist Church Sunday March 1 at 2 39 pm. It also mentions a February 24 obituary for Mrs Ruth B Pearson and boxing rankings notes including Rex Langlois and Castellani with bouts and losses.
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