Public safety vs stock law in Arkansas warnings
A Hempstead County editorial laments weak highway safety enforcement while stock laws go statewide. It notes cattle roaming on paved roads, cites Union County issues, and argues enforcement should protect individual safety over reform zeal. The piece criticizes drivers with poor records and calls for stricter action to curb highway hazards.
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Arkansas
Hempstead
C. Cook
Royce Welschberger
Union Country
el Dorado
Camden
County Jay
America
Man Dies Trying to Save Children in West Virginia
In Clarksburg West Virginia an 83 year old man died while attempting to rescue children from danger. The incident occurred after a barrier or hazard prompted the man to act, leading to his fatal outcome as onlookers watched.
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Clarksburg
McMath to Name New Racing Board and Deny Track
Arkansas Governor McMath plans to appoint seven new racing commissioners within days. He vows to deny the St. Francis County horse track while Francis Cherry, the incoming governor, also opposes a second Arkansas track.
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Racing Board
Litle Rock
St. Francis County
Mutrye
St. Francis
MacMath
Racing Commission
Clec Francis Cherry
Oaktown Park
Tot Springs
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Arkansas
FBI Enters Search for Foster Father in Drowning Death
A foster father James W. Head and his wife Linda Head face first degree murder charges in the drowning death of 5 year old Mary Wolfe. Head eluded officers after leaving the Des Arc farm before dawn Thursday and was believed traveling toward Wyoming to herd sheep. The state filed unlawful flight charges with the TBI. The girl and her sister were placed with the couple by Everett Wolfe of Lorraine Ohio. The coroner ruled death by drowning and the burial was delayed awaiting Head's arrest.
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James W. Head
Linda Head
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Jeff
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Reed
TBI
Des Arc
Mary
Head Farm
Here
Joyce
Everett Wolfe
Loraine
Ohio
Penn Jalyvagia
Bagan
Social Security Program Enters Its 17th Year
The Texarkana field office reports the Social Security program begins its 17th year with increased benefits and expanded groups. The program aims to aid retirement plans for those nearing 63 or over 65. A field representative will be at the Arkansas Employment Office on Tuesday January 6 at 10:80.
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Gmuimiger
Texerkane
Riegler
Texarkana
Ly Ion
Arkansas Employment Office
Fake Telegram Fails to Save Wilson Brothers
In Walla Walla Washington State Prison Turan and Utah Wilson were hanged for the kidnap slaying of 18 year old Jo Amy Dewey. A hoax telegram claiming a presidential stay arrived minutes too late to halt the executions.
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Wash
Turan
Utah Wilson
Camas
Washington State Prison
Jo Amy Dewey
Warren G. Magnuson
Utah
Turman
Persis
Herowith
Wilson Brothers
United States
Washington
Two Killed in Family Quarrel West Liberty shooting
In West Liberty Ohio County West Virginia a family shooting left Raymond Monroe and Irma Monroe dead. Joseph Taggert 24 and his brother-in-law 32 were wounded along with Betty Monroe 19. The 19 year old girl suffered a head wound and a hand injury. The killer reportedly fled the scene after an argument about work.
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W. Aa
Raymond Monroe
Irma
Ohio County
West Virginia
Joseph Taggert
Taggerts
Joseph
Betty Monroe
Mrs. Taggert
Charges Dropped Against Gazette Publishing Co
The Arkansas Gazette and Gazette Publishing Co face charges of unfair labor practices from the American Newspaper Guild tied to a long strike by editorial and circulation staff at the Little Rock morning paper. The NLRB approved trial findings that the Gazette did not engage in unfair labor practices, including refusals to bargain collectively, reinstate strikers, or interfere with collective bargaining.
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Washington UI
Arkansas Gazette
Cjio American
National Labor Relations Bard
Little Ravk
NLRB
Gazette Publishing Co
The
Gazette
Annual precipitation figures reveal record low rainfall
The report notes 1992 annual precipitation at 4.02 inches, 9.22 inches below the 47 year average. It cites historic frost dates, including October 10 as the earliest recorded frost, and mentions no rainfall in June or September.
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Welles
Dozen New Women Lawmakers
Ruth Cowan Walshington notes a record-breaking, twelve women in Congress, including two new faces Gracie Prost of Idaho and Mrs John F B Sullivan of Missouri among 11 women sworn in as representatives. Margaret Chase Smith is the sole woman senator. GOP women outnumber Democrats 7 to 5. Seven of the women first won seats previously held by husbands. Smith began in June 1940 after filling her late husband’s seat.
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Ruth Cowan
Wasilington
Couness
Gracie Prost
Idaho
John FB. Sullivan
Missouri
Bads
Margaret Chase Smith
Conparess
GOP
Congress
Thei Husbands
Sen. Smith
Tate
Lenin
Senate
Powerful Men of Congress Martin Taft Named Leaders
Washington UP reports Republicans elect Joseph W Martin Jr as Speaker of the House and Taft as majority floor leader in the Senate as the new Congress convenes after four years. The speaker ranks No 2 in presidential succession, behind the vice president, with Styles Bridges named president pro tempore. The pro tempore role is largely honorary.
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Washington
Red Congress
Joseph W. Martin
Sen
Rab- Tork AL Watt
Whird da Jing
Senale
Styles Bridges
N-N
Congress
House
Senate
Higher Benefits to Unemployed Sought in Arkansas
AEC and Arkansas employers plan a bill to raise unemployment benefits from 22 to 25 dollars weekly and tighten eligibility. Frank Cantrell, AEC managing director, announced the plan which will be sent to the General Assembly. CIO regional director Lee Tucker questioned labor support for the legislation.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Arkansas Economic Council-State Chamber of Commerce
Frank Cantrell
AEC
General Assembly
Lee Tucker
CIO
Iune
Tucker
Cantrell
Bus Union Ignores Plea to End Strike
New York streets were bare of buses for the third day as union officials rejected all pleas to end the strike against eight private companies. The holiday delayed full impact as a fare increase of 3.4 million dollars loomed, with TWU President Michael addressing Mayor Vincent Imperioli's offer.
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New York
Jthe
Michaell
Presiden
CIQ Transport Workers Union
Yesarday
Vincent Imperlis
NATO Partners to Boost Defenses in 1956
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden said Britain and NATO partners would increase defense spending next year to counter potential Soviet aggression. He noted the recent British program modifications do not cut the arms drive, despite Prime Minister Churchill's December 4 announcement that a defense cut was needed to curb inflation. The white paper, released after the Paris NATO Council, states must reallocate emphasis without reducing overall rearmament.
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London
Anthony Eden
Britain
NATO
Paris
Churchill
Baby's Death Is Natural in Pulaski County
Prosecutor Downie reports autopsy shows 24 month old Leon Castile found dead in bed last Tuesday died of natural causes. Investigation conducted by Pulaski Homicide division concluded as natural death.
Chamber Picks Four Board Members
The Mope Chamber of Commerce board election committee announced four new board members Syvelle Burke Jed Gresham Frank Douglas and J J Lichlong at a Friday meeting in the Chamber office They will join continuing directors Ben Owen Jim LaGrose Vincent Oeter Guy Basye C C Lewis Jobert LaGronu Ly Brown and Eddie Whitman with terms to run one or two years Retiring members Mika Kelly W W White Dewey Guber and Koyes Weisenberger left three year terms Expiring terms and a meeting for the revolving board were set for Tuesday at 7 30 pm Summarizing the event the first 1053 meeting was called an important session for the Chamber summers urged to attend
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Chamber
Syvelle Burke
Burke's Show Store
Jed Gresham
Arkansas-Louisiana Gas Company
Frank Douglas
Crescent Drug Store
J. J. Lichlong
Lichlong Realty Company
Provident
Ben Owen
Loundhers
Chamber of Commerce
Mika Kelly
W. W. White
Dewey Guber
Koyes Weisenberger
Jim LaGrose
Vincent Oteter
Guy Basye
C. C. Lewis
Jlobert LaGronu
Ly Brown
Eddie Whitman
Kiwanis Install Officers on Ladies Night in Magnolia
Kiwanis club plans to install 1053 officers and directors during Ladies Night on Monday at the Barlow Hotel. Officers listed include Syvelle Burke president Elmer Brown vice president Jack Lowe immediate past president J W Prades treasurer and Edelle Wastewater secretary. Directors named are Dewey Buber Corbin Foster Haveol Uall Detay Taynes Mike Kelly Lowrence Machin the Ngee Hint Masta. Rev Chinnevoy VPervell of the Pyoubyteriay Church Magnolia will oversee the installation with Jane WH magler of ceremonies and Mrs Stavvell Wall as host.
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Thy Kiwanis Clb
T Yin
Barlow Tatel
Syvelle Burke
Elmer Brown
Jack Lowe
J. W. Prades
Engurer
Edelle Wastenan
Secretness
Dewey Buber
Corbin Foster
Haveol Uall
Detey Tay
Posse Organized to Seek Missing Northwest Arkansas Mother
A posse will be formed in Fayetteville tomorrow to search a remote wooded area near the town for a young mother missing since December 87. Sheriff Bruce Cridge said the hunt was requested by relatives of 92 year old Mrs Gena Curry mother of two. Mrs Curry was visiting relatives when she disappeared.
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Fayeteville
Arkansag
Bruce Cridge
Gena Curry
McCarthy Dares Senate to Oust Him
Washington reports detail Sen. McCarthy challenging the Senate to oust him amid a subcommittee probe into personal profits from alleged commodity dealings and indirect donations. The panel, chaired by Sen. Hanning, sources say, found fault with Benton and McCarthy and will share evidence with Justice and IRS for possible action.
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McCarthy
Senate
Republicans Wary Of Truman Tax Break Proposal
Republicans react with caution as President Truman proposes broad income tax deductions for presidential expenses. The plan would allow the president, vice president, and top aides to deduct living costs up to about 80 000, with 10 000 to cover other expenses, mirroring deductions long claimed for official duties. Critics call it a potential booby trap mirroring past practice.
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Wasitingston
Eisenhower
Truman
Alget Nixar
Elouse Spanker
Joseph Marthdutts
Bnl
Abo
New York Harbor Crisis Amid Transit Strikes Tipping City
Fragmented report from New York describes labor actions and transport disruptions affecting ferry and harbor operations. Mentions politicians, waterfronts, and the financial toll as workers and merchants brace for impact.
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