Two Navy Band Musicians Among 89 Dead in 2 Airliner Crashes
Washington herrald reports that 89 people died in two plane crashes, including Navy Band members Musicians Vin cent Tramontana and William Albrecht. Tramontana, 29, and Pultz, leader of the Navy Band, were among the victims on a Brazil route flight. families mourn in Virginia and Maryland.
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Washington
API
Nia de Janeiro
Lovely Bay
Navy Banc
Navy
Virginia
Maryland
Old
Navy Yard
Prebond
Deule
Vincent FP
Tramantaia
Lelon
Bic South Amerieup
Beatrice
New York
Tramontana
Hyallsville
Mel
Juilliard School of Music
Marjorie Albrecht
William F. Albrecht
Devrame Ioxenhal
Hitches
We National Symphony Orchestra of
Baltimary Symphony Orchestra
Frances
Johann J .Pultz
Conway Choir to Sing at Garrett Memorial Church
Conway Baptist College Choir will perform at Garrett Memorial Church tonight at 7 80. The Rev Reckdin will preach.
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Conway Baptist College
Garrett Memorial Church
Reckdin
Laney named to lead cleanup of Arkansas vacant buildings
Ben Laney is appointed to head a drive to clean up dilapidated vacant structures along Arkansas highways. The effort aims to remove blight and improve roadside conditions as part of a broader state program. The notice appears in a regional forecast and chamber of commerce brief, with continued coverage on page three.
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Wile Rock AP i
Ben Laney
Head & Drive
Arkansas
Ark A
State Chamber of Comerce
Louisianians Rally Behind Faubus for President
Louisianians form a Faubus for President committee in Shreveport to organize support and plan activities for a 1950s era bid. George Shannon editor of the Shreveport Journal and B. Namillon named temporary chairman. Yom C Igoe of Ruston, speaking, hails Faubus as the only leader to carry the South in its rights struggle.
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Surevenort
Frubus - Fay
Coar
Seoup
Arkiansas
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co
Shreveport
Yom C. Igoe
Ruston
Paulius
Heatibus
Avisis
Igue
Faubyus
Weather Summary for Arkansas and B-hunes Station
Weather experiment notes report at 7 a m Friday with high 38 and low 1 percent. no precipitation, total precipitation through January 6.06 inches, and 217 inches last year. Cloudy to clear with outlook for continued cloudiness Saturday, highest temperatures in the southeast and lowest in the northwest, with Sunday afternoon expected near 80 in the southeast and a maximum around 30 in the west.
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Igh
Arkansas
Cleay
Uth
Muthaestu
Texas Blast Leaves One Man Dead
A massive 20,000 gallon petroleum storage tank exploded at a Port Brownsville tank farm about five miles from Brownsville. Two men received critical burns and were hospitalized. witnesses said the blast occurred near Wester Natural Gas Corp storage, with the tank containing about two feet of 48 distillate.
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Brownsville
Tex
API
Department Store Sales Fall Across District Averages
Department store sales across districts fell sharply as of February 29, with Little Rock down 20 percent and St Louis down five percent. Louisville declined nine percent and Memphis six percent, while seven smaller districts dropped eight percent. For the week ended February 20, sales fell one percent year over year, and year to date 1959 comparisons show a three percent decline.
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ST. Lols
Iheath
Federal Reserve Disciet
Wces
Federal Reserve Bank
St. Louis
Little Rock
St Loui
Dow
Louisville
Memphis
Eisenhower Opens Argentina Visit With Peace Theme
President Eisenhower began a weekend stay in Argentina emphasizing international exchange of ideas and cooperation. He warned of external threats like communism, urged dialogue with Argentina, and noted U S readiness to work with the government to improve living standards and strengthen peace.
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Prasidenk
Eisenhower
Freedont-Chovishhig
Argentina
Eisener
Rischower
Sam
Juan D. Peron
United States
Wara Mingrel
Stanford Bradshaw
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Jal Bzeiza International
Rehearsals Begin for Lopez High Junior Play Wait Par Marey
Rehearsals for the junior play Wait Par Marey at Lopez High School started this week under Mrs. B. B. McPherson. Rosamond du Jardin wrote the script with a cast of 20 led by Dorothy Smith as the title role.
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Marey
Lopez High School
B. B. McPherson
Rosamond du Jardin
Pote
Dorothy Smith
Rhodes
Tim Bearden
Denny Hefner
Ken
Ford Ward
Marcy
Steve
Jimmy Lloyd
Liz
Rosemary
Mary Lou Park
Sharon Fielding
Bix
Wiliam Hinkle
Cynthia Forster
Deven
Beatisse
Joanie
Pepper
Susy
Donna
Linda Thrash
Jo Carolyn Lewis
Leland Pant
Juanita Messer
Mary Alice Moseley
Mr. Cole
Ronnie Formby
Mrs. Frisby
Tonia Taylor
Buddy Pulman
Miter
Larry Dean Brown
Kennedy
Caryli McKee
Doe
Pam Aslin
Mary Marple
Permit dispute over ay supply co op to 9000 members
The state Liquefied Petroleum Board on Tuesday approved a permit for a cooperative to supply gas to up to 9000 members if Crawford County reaches the required status. S. W. Kirkpatrick of Fort Smith and Beh Tlemey of Booneville, private distributors, appealed the decision. Montas Harper of Fort Smith filed for a review, seeking a stay of records.
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Little Rock
APA
Crawford Couny
Paslaski Civicul
Imemboy
S. W. Kirkpatrick
Fort Smith
Beh Tlemey
Booneville
Othess
Montas Harper
al vLorney
PSC Tells Bell to Keep Rates Just the Same
The Arkansas Public Service Commission rejected Bell Telephone Co. requests to lower rates by three million dollars annually and to raise existing rates by four hundred twenty five thousand dollars. The commission noted Bell’s earnings in Arkansas exceed the customary six percent return. The ruling ends a lengthy dispute over rate adjustments.
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Bell
Tipele Rock
Aphtie
Puliie Service Commission
Arkansas
Boushwestern Bell ‘Telephone Co
Ton
PSC Arclevers Bell
Lewis Robinson
Commission
Sidehat
Yellirr
Dlovision
Urges Speed in Sales of Surpluses
The House Appropriations Committee urged faster sale of government surplus commodities to cut warehousing costs and raise capital. It backed a 229 million dollar supplemental fund for this year and noted projected 1.28 billion dollars in warehousing and transport expenses for 1909, rejecting a requested 75 million dollar working capital increase.
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William F. Arbogast
OCC
Singing Services at South Side Assembly Sunday
Public is invited to a singing service at 1 45 on Sunday at the South Side Assembly, led by Jesse Brown. The event description notes singing survives and invites community participation.
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Jean
Jesse Brown
Veterans to Meet World War II Barracks No 860 Event
World War II veterans are invited to attend a meeting at Barracks No 860 this Sunday at 2 p m in City Hall. The gathering aims to unite veterans and discuss dues and future activities.
All Around Town Notes From The Star Staff
A jumble of local items mentions Mr Pomeroy Whitten of Hone Ri receiving a donation note and a missing $20 Bible incident. It notes promises of forgiveness, a dying plea, and a plan to meet, then shifts to city meter issues during freezing weather and a new Sigena Bi fraternity president Larry Garrett at the university in Arkansas.
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Mr. Pomeroy Whitten
Mir Whitten
Larry Garrett
West 7
Hope
Sigena Bi Fraternity
Laersity Ab Arkitses Heme & Tressings
Buaness
Admbustraluyn
Agri Department Opposes Poultry Regulation Moves
The Agriculture Department renewed opposition to proposed regulation of poultry production and marketing. Director Norman J. Miller of the Poultry Division said the industry should adjust to consumer demand, while critics argued that relying on market forces would hurt small firms and risk monopolies. Miller testified before a Bel Air agricultural subcommittee as industry leaders warned against government control.
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Washington
AVUI
Instone
Norman J. Mile
Bel Air
Ned
Sivetson
Pecrs
USA
Clameny Mille
Dcalif
Senate Group Defends Hoffa as Contemptuous Allegations Rise
The Labor Management Committee in Washington pictured Teamsters President James Hoffa as contemptuous of law and order. The report accuses Hoffa of forming a “purported anticpateering” commission to mask deception and corruption within the union, naming former Senator George H. Bender to head it.
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Teamsters
Cnoh
James J. Moffa
Allie Rode
U.S. Senate
Law and Orders
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Hoffa
Gi Commiller
Teffa
George H. Bender
t-Ohio
Uiree-man
Bender
Prt
Loffwy
Whareld Gross
Mim
Brno
Il Coltedl
Tabor
Knimigh
Fey
Lola
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Yeeu Saab
Eermillea
Reparts
Luffa
Furest
Hin
Ben Aleanon
JSA
Oller
Gutharily
Mareni
Snow Danger Not Until Sunday Forecast
The VR Weather Bureau reports snow danger not until Sunday with potential heavy snowfall possible in western Arkansas. Forecasters warn drivers to stay updated as travel conditions may worsen Sunday.
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VR Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Athans
Gat Vam
West Arkansas
Spariul Hutues
Plasia
Neaduy
Punt
Scooter Rider Dies In Bicycle Accident
A scooter rider was killed yesterday when his vehicle slid on a tee and tires him into a curb. Danny Geely of Minel and Mrs. Yb Garett were reported dead on arrival at the hospital.
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Danny Geely
Yb. Garett
Snow Relief Follows Arkansas Winter Streak
The Associated Press reports a late winter blast subsiding but forecasts more snow statewide. Cold, snowy conditions affect travel, with persistent winds and easing but lingering chill. Roads remain slick in Mayeson area as forecasts call for new snowfall across Arkansas tonight and tomorrow.
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Arkansis
Weather Bureau
Maye Ison
Kansas
Obal Fant Benth
Midas Spy Sent Aloft by Air Force
U.S. air force launches a high altitude mission involving a mysterious device or asset described as a Midas spy. The report outlines technical challenges, panel deliberations, and questions about feasibility and risk amid unclear details. Authorities discuss potential implications for national security and future deployments.
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Midas
Air
Senate Schedules Slow Civil Rights Debate Amid Tumult
Washington AP reports a fractious week as round-the-clock sessions test Senate unity on civil rights. Leaders from North and South clash over strategy, with calls to end debate and push hearings while observers warn of protracted stalemate.
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Richard B. Wassell
Selaye
Layty Dohison
Lexas
Senate
Lord Johnson
Ulle
Washington
Hota
Kennelly B. Keating
Hays
Dduliard B. Russell
Ini
Ini J Plokune, Hesell, Lgdur of the Satl
Haden
Not Safe From Car Up on Pole
A construction worker, A. Dunglas of Selephus crew, was atop a pole at 430 Tool Unit yesterday when a car struck the pole. He was clipped off at grade level but remained unhurt as the pole stopped swaying. Onlookers helped keep him from danger.
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W A. Dunglas
Selephus Crpluye
Lite Roe
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