Harry Lauder dies as economy debates coal mines
The piece reflects on Harry Lauder’s career and stage persona while shifting to federal chatter in Washington about whether to buy or regulate coal mines. It notes a history of municipal ownership attempts and argues that private mines failing to operate profitably are not a bargain for taxpayers, predicting no purchase will occur.
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Harry Lawder
Otlman
Will Rogers
Ife
Harry Lauder
Lauder
Sir
Harry
Egypt
Sir Marrys
Washington
Subutle
Seattle
Tralley-Eny
Three Children Killed in Monticello Train Bus Crash
In Monticello Maine a school bus and a freight train collide at Sharp's siding near the New Brunswick border near 8 am. Three children die and at least nine are injured. The bus carried two pupils and the driver Weldon Parment, 42, is shaken but unharmed. Pamela Davis and Bonnie Flower Ting, both about 12, are identified at Aroostook General Hospital.
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Monticello
Weldon Parent
Sharp's
Aroostook
New Brunswick
Bangor
Aroostook General Hospital
Pamela Davis
Bonnie Flowel- Ting
Yerger PTA Founder's Day Program Tonight
Yerger PTA invites patrons to share in the Founders Day observance tonight at Veruce High School auditorium. The program by Yerger PB. TAL with alserve includes remarks and community recognition.
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Yerger Pta
Yerger PB
Alserve
Pebruciy
Veruce Uigh — Suhoul
Yerger P. 1.al
Glee Club Takes Lead in Lions Club Program
Ruth Hamilton director of the Fogh school Glee Club spoke at yesterday’s Lions meeting. New members include Luken Uy L. A. Cagle Carl Richards Kehols Locke and Bob Shivers.
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Ruth Hamilton
Fogh School Glee Club
Lions
Luken Uy
L. A. Cagle
Carl Richards
Kehols Locke
Bob Shivers
Arkansas Weather Forecast Summary
Weather forecast for Arkansas notes cloudiness through the afternoon with showers visiting the south this afternoon and evening. Southeast winds expected tonight. Wednesday remains hazy with continued unsettled conditions.
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Arkansas
Leopard Captured Alive At City Zoo Pit
Oklahoma City's escaped leopard was captured alive at its pit after being drugged with knockout meat. Zoo keeper Julian Frazer slipped a noose on the animal while game ranger Euell Moore and park staff subdued it at Lincoln Park Zoo after a days long hunt with planes, dogs, and crowds watching.
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Oklahoma City
Julian Frazer
Lincoln Park Zoo
India
Frazier
Perazier
Euell Moore
Park
James Ward
Marvin Crain
Moore
Ward
Senate Votes Cotton Acreage Increase
Senate approved an amended farm bill after adding nonrestrictive production controls for 1950 and directing the Agriculture Department to sell surplus potatoes at cost. The chamber pared back cotton and peanut acreage increases and relaxed wheat controls, sending the bill back to the House for concurrence.
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Washington
Fely
Senate
Department of Agriculture
House
Global briefs from Central America to Taiwan
A garbled 1949 era bulletin items report a wounded man in Guatemala after resisting a liquor store robbery, U S diplomat Patterson calling for forgiveness after an insult at the Central American and Caribbean Olympic Games, U S challenging Russia for free balloting in East Germany with Oct 16 elections tentatively set, and local Malvern damage from a hive incident. Additional notes touch on Halion's Ready To Wear losses, a salt strike impact on the national economy, a New York socialite profile, and Chiang Kai-shek announcing a push to resume UN discussions.
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Guitemala
Guatemala
U. S
Richard C. Patterson
Ihsig
Peankfurt
Germany
United States
Russia
Skipper of Big Ship Assumes Responsibility
Captain William D. Brow, commanding officer of the Battleship Missouri, told a naval court of inquiry in Norfolk that he alone bears the safe responsibility for the ship's grounding last month. He admitted it was his duty to keep the ship safe and secure and that he did not do it.
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Norfolk
William D. Brow
Missouri
Catholics Set Rules for Catholic Unity Meetings
Vatican issues guidelines on Catholics meeting with non Catholics for Christian unity. Attendance requires bishop authorization and a report to the Holy Office. three year limit with oversight to prevent spread of Catholic doctrine and indifference.
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Vatican City
Rowan Catholic Church
Vatican
D'Osservatore Romana
Vatican Press Office
Catholica
Holy Office
Sweet Home Polio Drive Raises 101 Dollars
Mrs. Za¢l Stove, president of the Sweet Home home demonstration club, announced the pie supper last Saturday with Hobart Shirley auctioneering. Miss Laville Higgles assisted, and county cooperation helped reach a total of 4559.42 for Hempstead, with 440.6d still to meet the goal. Aveley Motor Co contributed 320.00 and Rade Hobland thanked all helpers for their cooperation.
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Za¢l Stove
Sweet Home Home Demonstration Club
Thely Elo
Hobart Shirley
Laville Higgles
Hempstead
Aveley Motor Co
Rade Hobland
Olive Staud Fuiday
Robbers Take $4500 From Hot Springs Feed Store Safe
Police report a Monday night burglary at the Keith Smith feed store office across from the Garland County sheriff's office. A safe containing about $4,500 was taken by unknown intruders who entered through the front door. Police chief Dan Watkins offered no clues on the identity of the culprits.
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Feu
Keith Smith
Garland County
Dan Watkins
Cobinaton
John S. Gibson Dies at 80 in Hope
Hempstead County native and longtime Gibson Drug Co. proprietor John S. Gibson, 80, died at his home. A pioneer in promoting Hempstead County agriculture and the region’s watermelon industry, he helped found yearly festivals before they faded. He was a 60-year Mason, First Baptist Church member, and a St. Louis Pharmacy graduate. Survived by his widow and three sons Carter G of Johnson City Tenn Seeva and Charles Dana Gibson of Hope. Funeral at 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with burial in Roge Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed. alternates named.
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John S. Gibson
Hempstead County
Gibson Drug Co
Mr. Gibson
Hope Chamber of Commerce
First Baptist Church of Hope
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Arkansas and National Pharmaceutical
Carter G
Johnson City
Tenn
Seeva
Charles Dana Gibson
Hope
First Baptist Church
S.A. Whitlow
Roge Hill Cemetery
Robert LaGrone
Albert Graves
Yranle Slomon
Finley Ward
Kelly Bryant
Claud Agee
Comer Boyett
C. B. Lester
Dick Watkins
Henry Haynes
Scout Leaders Plan New Activities at Hempstead Meeting
Scout leaders met at Hope City Hall to schedule events. Cub Scout day camp on May 13. two kite flying contests on March 12 led by Bill Wray. trainer course starting April 3 with Monday sessions culminating in an overnight camp. Summer camp runs June 4 to July 15 with Sunday arrivals and Saturday departures. court of honor for badge awards at camp edge. Attendees included Frank Cockrill, Donald Moore, Syvelle Burke, Clyde Coffee, Byron Huddleston, Royce Weisenberger, Bill Mudgett, and Clifford Frank.
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Hempstead
Hope City Hall
Bill Wray
Will Eheels
B&PW Club Postpones Program to Avoid Conflicts
The B and PW club postponed their program to November 8 and 9 to avoid clashing with other civic activities. A spokesman said the move was to prevent interference with any civic program.
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B&pw
B& PW
Mweal
Abe Ul
Chub
Five Hurt in West Virginia Blaze
Fire swept through half a business block in Wheeling West Virginia injuring at least five persons and damaging three buildings. Firemen fought the blaze for more than an hour and a half with aid from nearby communities in 60 degree weather.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Waost
Virginia
Ohio
Danny Phillips
Phillips
Arlington Hotel
Sporting Goods
Auto Supply
Colonial Hotel
Treated Wife Like a Mother Says Borroto Trial
In Manchester New Hampshire Reginald Borroto testified his wife Abbie Borroto was treated like a mother by Dr Hermann N Sander on her cancer deathbed The 41 year old doctor faces a first degree murder charge for the alleged fatal air injection Borroto said the doctor visited often bringing gifts including a canary to ease her suffering
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Manchester
N. H
Abbie Borruto
Hermann N. Sander
Dr. Sander
Reginald Borroto
Laughton Transforms Stein Passage Into Varied Readings
Charles Laughton, touring performer and stage star, discusses his approach to Gertrude Stein and other classics. He explains how aloud readings reveal rhythm and meaning, plans annual tours, and notes his aim to avoid typecasting by voicing many characters from literature and history.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Blish
Gertrude
Slein
Houty
Charles Laughton
Miss Stein
Gertrude Stein
Liaughton
Charles Dickens
Mark Twain
Laughton
Tyre
Red Cross Sets $67 Million 1956 Campaign Goal
The American Red Cross launches its 1956 drive March 1 to 31 with a nationwide quota of 67 million dollars. General George C. Marshall notes costs for 1950-51 total about 70 million, reduced by surpluses and tight budgets while maintaining essential services and expanding volunteer use. Hempstead county sets a 4,983 dollar target, slightly down from last year.
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Gonn
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Hempstead
George C. Marshall
J. Mirshall
Marshall
Government moves on mine strike amid fuel crisis
Washington reports that the government pressed contempt charges against the United Mine Workers as talks stall over a new contract. Officials fear forced seizure of mines may be possible, while coal shortages deepen fuel cuts and school and hospital operations face disruption. Union leader John Lewis returns from Illinois funeral as talks stay suspended.
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Washington
John. L. Lewis
White House
Truman
Lewis
Duez
Springfield
Ill
Richmond B. Keech
United Mine Workers Union
UMW
Weason
Union Treasury
Reech
Keech
H. Graham Morison
U. S
Welly K. Hopkins
Umws
Peoria Caterpillars Win Against Minnesota Team
Unclear readable fragments hint at a Peoria game involving a caterpillar mascot or nickname, with mentions of Minnesota team and Pedria. Names, dates, or precise actions are not discernible from the text.
Av team to face school yori game Wednesday night
Readable fragments report a Wednesday night game involving the Av team and a school named Yori. It mentions both women and men players and a roster note with unclear numbers. Details are incomplete but indicate an intergender match and a scheduled start time.
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T. Av
Thaxa
I Ito
Ares
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