Weather Station Report on 24 Hour Ciding and Forecast
Weather data for 24 hours ending Friday 7 am July 48 shows low 26 with no precipitation and totals 52.59 inches. extended forecast calls for 2 days of cold, heavy precipitation likely, mainly rain in ARKANSAS and scattered freezing rain in parts. Louisiana remains mostly cloudy with rain likely Saturday and possible freezing rain in extreme northwest.
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Ashmore Joins Pulitzer Group
Ashmore joins Pulitzer group as one of 24 editors chosen by Columbia University to pass favorable reviews for the 4989 Pulitzer Prize journalism awards. The announcement, made yesterday by Grayson Kirk, notes Ashmore’s Arkansas Gazette work and honors the university’s recognition of significant calendar year publications.
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Eastern Gets Planes Ready for Flights
Eastern Air Lines began limited north south service as strike clouds lift. 30 flights planned today with hopes full service returns soon. 16,000 workers prepared to return after a New Year peace pact. crews, pilots and engineers reached agreements to stabilize operations.
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Century Bible Class Names New Officers
Century Bible Class elects Elmer Brown as President Bill Caldwell as Vice President Dwight Ridadill as Secretary J W Franks as Treasurer Henry Beagimans as Attendance Chairman and Harry Hawthorne as Pyb Nelly Chairman for six months The class counts 245 members with 175 to 200 in attendance weekly Fellowship starts 9 00 am with 9 45 am session John L Wilson will teach next Sunday Regular duties and membership drive noted
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Faubus Backs Wage Law and Unemployment Benefits
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus endorsed a state minimum wage, higher unemployment benefits, and a Davis Bacon style prevailing wage act per the Union Labor Bulletin. He met with the Arkansas AFL CIO executive committee to discuss proposed legislation for 1959, including raising weekly unemployment benefits, extending benefit duration, and prohibiting bans on union membership.
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Womack 75 Dies Thursday in Texarkana Funeral
George Woodward Womack Sr aged 75 dies at the home of his son in Texarkana after residing in Hope 22 years. He belonged to the Methodist Church and the Odd Fellows and Rebevers. Survivors include son George Jr of Texarkana and daughter Mrs G A Tully of Memphis, with a Memphis sister Mrs P P Hall. Funeral Saturday at Hope Gospel Tabernacle with Rev W C Land. Oakcrest Burial in Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers listed.
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Revival Services Continue at South Side Assembly
Special revival services have continued for a week at South Side Assembly led by Evangelist John Polizzi. Large crowds attend each evening as Polizzi speaks and ministers. he will conduct morning and evening services with public invitation. Special musical program to be rendered during services.
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Out Rules Revol By
Washington AP reports a clash over House Rules power as a large group of moderates plans a revolt against the Rules Committee. Rayburn returns from Texas and weighs a showdown with Democrats and Republicans lining up to influence the panel. Leaders privately discuss changes while liberals gamble on Tuesday caucus outcomes.
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New Year Fire Toll Rises With 28 Dead Across U S
Fires and explosions on New Year Eve and weekend claim at least 28 lives including six in Rochester New York and injuries nationwide. Reports describe fires starting from a pile of newspapers in a Mee-story brick building and separate blazes in Indiana Texas Seattle Massachusetts and Nevada with many victims being children and women.
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British Commuters Stage Revolt On Train Change
London commuters staged a stand on a Thursday evening aboard a train bound for Dagenham East. Passengers demanded to stay on the original car, some obeyed while others resisted, amid calls from subway officials and a government body. The train finally moved toward Dagenham East as tension rose.
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Russell Backs Bill for Negro Migration
Washington says Senator Russell D-Gar will push a bill to finance voluntary migration of African Americans from the South to Northern states and whites from the North to the South. The plan requires evidence of economic benefit and limits funding for the South. Supporters say it could ease racial tensions and balance distributions, while opponents warn migration should be voluntary.
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All Around Town Summary Of Oddities And Local Events
All Around Town notes a two week school vacation with reguar bus service and a Monday Jan. 6 reopen. At Dallas yesterday the Bobeyls saw Air Force and TCU battle in a svaveless tilt. Henderson tournament prep begins with Norman al and pam. Crossett hosts Jan no, Lin met Tuesday, and Arthur Anderson remarks on Malvern ties. Port Houston and Osun Ridge Institute staff mentioned. rainfall figures cited with 1937 comparison. Local comments praise donors of a Bowl prep banner. first baby of the year born at Monaural Hospital.
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Castro Troops Enter Ha as Dinner Attendants Report
A fragmentary AP dispatch from Pulaski County reports hands of Castro troops entering Ha and a dinner attended by Rep Brooks Hays and others. Hays asked that funds be turned over to an association, with the event held locally and involving school and local organizations.
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Castro names Manuel Urrutia provisional Cuban president
In Havana Fidel Castro declares Manuel Urrutia provisional president as the revolution consolidates control. The move follows a disputed bid for power with Pulgencio Batista’s regime in disarray, prompting exile leaders to weigh future governance amid a shifting political landscape in Cuba.
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Weather Blamed for High New Year Holiday Toll
The four day New Year holiday traffic toll across the nation rose sharply with more than 400 deaths predicted, the worst since 1958. Snow and sleet disrupted travel, with Midwest and plains regions seeing many crashes. Officials urged drivers to slow down as fatalities for the holiday period approached a record high.
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McGehee Store Damaged by Fire in Arkansas
Fire struck a three story brick hardware store in McGehee, Arkansas, gutting the upper floor and damaging the building. Fire Chief Harry Cross described crews securing the flames within hours and assessing extent of water and smoke damage while residents report shouts and confusion.
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Four Die in State Accidents Across Arkansas
Four people died in crashes New Years Day across Arkansas. Victims include William Lee Rhea, 17, of Benton. Mrs. Richuel Lew, 29, of Memphis. Kennie Lohnmann, 28, of Amith. and Jimmie Lee Watton, 28, of Port Smith. A truck hauling explosive rocketry crashed near Benton, killing Rhea and injuring others. Police identified the wreck as Benton area, West Memphis crash involved a curbed vehicle, and two others occurred near Port Smith injuries reported among remaining passengers. Police noted the truck driver and others were not seriously injured.
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Technician Killed by Radiation at Los Alamos Lab
A radiation accident at the Los Alamos lab killed a technician, the first death of this type outside war. Dr. Thomas Shipman notes damage was likely internal, while others say exposure caused rapid decline. Colleagues mourn and investigate the incident at the facility.
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Mrs. J. T. Smith Dies at 70 in Local Obituary
Mrs. J T Smith, 70, dies here Friday. Survivors include five daughters and several relatives. Funeral services set for 3 pm Sunday at Nelius Chapel with Rev Carson Hi evls. burial in Shoy Springs Cemetery.
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Fort Smith Businesswoman Dies at 80
Mrs. Titles, 80, a Fort Smith businesswoman and owner of a women’s wear shop, died in hospital yesterday. She was a longtime Fort Smith resident and member of the local family. Survivors include a son, Al, of Fort Smith.
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