UN Plan to Free Anti Red Prisoners Jan 22
UN Commander Gen. John E. Hull announced that all anti Red prisoners will be freed at midnight January 22 to press the UNC demand. Marines and engineers began fencing to move prisoners from neutral zones to rail hubs. Hull rejected a biased repatriation report and blamed the Communists for derailment of explanations.
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Munsan
Keron i
U.N
John E. Hull
UNC
U. S
Worea
Yung Tai
Hull
U. N. Command
K. 5. Thimayyu
Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission
U. N
Repatriation Commission
Antiec
Red
NRC
Thimayya
U. N. Oficers
Inchon
Formoza
All Farmers Can Take Part in ACS Plan in Arkansas
Arkansas farmers are urged to enroll in the 1954 Agricultural Conservation Program. H B. Bert, Hempstead County ASC chairman, says signup is through local ASC committeemen at the county office. Participation creates eligibility for program assistance without obligation, supporting soil and water conservation and national food security.
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Arkansas
H. B.bert
ASC
Hempstead
Gilbert
Four Buildings Burn in Bradford Fire Blaze Destroys Block
Four buildings in Bradford's business district were destroyed by a fire that swept through the area yesterday. Ethel Rob Hickman and Amos Beant were named in a fear of anger incident connected to the blaze. Hodge's Rare is mentioned as a related business in the district.
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Bradford
White County
Ethel Rob Hickman
Agate Amos Beant Si Hodge
GOPS Seek Tax Plan Talks Ahead of Congress Rifts
Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey and Representative Reed of New York opened talks to shape a tax program as GOP factions wrestle over cuts and policy. Reed, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, aims for broader cuts while the Eisenhower administration resists. Both seek to avoid a head-on clash in the campaign year as final tax policy decisions await this week’s conferences.
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Washington
Treasury
Humphrey
Daniel A. Reed
Reed
GOP
Congress
Humypirey
Eisenhower
State of the Union
Four in Family Die in Farmhouse Fire Near Here
A farmer D D Ray wife and two children Willie Ann 12 Stevie 2 died when a blaze struck the Ray home six miles south of here near the Louisiana line. Two other children escaped as neighbors and the family had moved to Arkansas from Epps La about three years ago.
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SW Yuna UY
D. D. Ray
Willie Ann Ray
Stevie Ray
Ray
Louisiana
Arkansas
Fom Epps
West Europe dikes hold against sea amid winter storm
London reports show Western Europe’s dikes and walls standing firm after 24 hours of bitter winds and high seas. Police and coast guards monitored low coastal areas through the night before easing vigilance as high tides subsided. Netherlands feared floods of last winter, which killed 1,795, while Denmark’s Randers endured flooded streets and ruined belongings in a snowstorm sweeping from Scandinavia to Italy.
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London
Europe
England
Netherlands
Nox ‘Mal
Scandinavia
Italy
Denmark
Randers
Taxi Driver Sought in Rape of Girl
NORTH LITTLE ROCK M Po Mee said Ldveyruid girl was raped yesterday morning by a taxi driver. Pulaski County Sheriff Tom Gulley said the girl arrived in Little Rock from a vacation in Texas early Sunday and hired a cab to take her home. He quoted the girl saying the driver took her to an abandoned gravel pit and assaulted her, warning her not to tell anyone. Doctors found evidence of rape and the girl was bruised and scratched. The sheriff said a report indicated the cabbie may have crossed the Mississippi River at Molena.
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Little Rock
M Po
Pulaski County
Tom Gulley
Little ‘Rock
Texas
Ake
Guilfey
Hame
Sherif
Gulley
Mississippi River
Molena
Appreciating Blessings To Find Real Happiness In 1954
HAL BOYLE argues 1954 may bring lower taxes but little extra income for many, risking public mood of denial. Prosperity can breed complacency and ungratefulness, as people miss simple blessings while chasing material gains.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Lewallen 76 Buried at Delight After Delayed Passing
Jessie J. Lewallen aged 76 died Saturday January 2, long time Hempstead resident. Survived by wife two sons Roy Benton and Andy Lewallen Wichita Kansas three daughters Autry Wilson Hope Gertrude Colvin Long Beach Calif and Mrs Tom England Wichita Kansas two brothers Garland Delight and Loyca Lewallen Hope. Funeral 4 p.m. Sunday Delight Baptist Church conducted by Rev Hollis Turtle and Rev Howard White.
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Jessie J. Lewallen
Hempstead
Roy
Benton
Andy Lewallen
Wichita
Kansas
Autry Wilson
Hope
Gertrude Colvin
Long Beach
Calif
Tom England
Kahnas
Garland of
Delight
Loyca’ L, Lewallen
Delight Baptist Church
Hollis Turtle
Howard White
French Planes Pound Red Troops Near Dien Bien Phu
French fighter bombers pressed halfhearted attacks on Viet Minh forces assembling for a second drive toward Laos near Dien Bien Phu in northwest Indochina. American Granymah Bearcats supported raids aimed at Route 41 toward Hoa Binh, though the road appeared largely resistant to strikes.
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Hanoi
Idovhing
Dien’ Bien Phu
Dien Bien Phu
Todochina
Forth
Kingdom of
Laos
Revel
Hoa Binh
Joi Chau
China
Nad
Air Force to Depend on Its Jets
The Air Force shifts away from World War II bombers toward jet powered B 47s to match Soviet air strength. Deliveries of military planes rose to about 1200 this year, boosting the Strategic Air Command as crews train and missiles advance. The move aims to reduce manpower reliance and strengthen power in the Far East amid accelerating Soviet jet interceptor growth.
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Elton C. Fayap
Washington
Air Force
U.S
Far East
Strategic Air Command
Soviet Union
A J Collins 84 Spring Hill Man Dies January 2
Arthur James Collins aged 84 of Spring Hill died Saturday. His wife died December 28 and was buried Tuesday. Survived by three daughters Cora Jackson Nora Wells Emma Sooter and three sons A A WilIg E H Collins plus six stepdaughters. Services at 2 PM Monday at Spring Hill Baptist Church with burial at Boenig Shade. Active pallbearers listed.
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Arthur James Collins
Spring Hill
Cora Jackson
Durant
Okla
Nora Wells
Wichita
Kansas
Mys
Emma Sooter
Texarkana
A. A
Boonoville
Willig
Bonham
E. H. Collins
Georgie Smith
Willipgint
Andrew Smith
Dent Pein
Ruby Duts
Spring Hi
O. Bright
Ton Ae Sut
Neran
Ope
Pant
Texas
Paneva
Baptist Church
Hurian
Boenig Shade
Active Pallbearpus
van Hattiel
Bert He Au Brunt
Lesle
West Plans German Peace Move at Berlin Conference
Western powers prepare a three point German peace program to confront Russia at the Berlin conference if the Soviets show sign of negotiating. The plan aims to wipe out the East German government and may not be acceptable to the Soviets. Continued on page three.
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John M. Hightower
Washingon
Russia
Berlin
United States
Paris
Baby Contest to Crown Winners at B&PW Show
The Hope Star reports the Business and Professional Women’s Club will stage a coronation as part of the Trippin’ Around musical at Hope High Auditorium January 14–15. A baby contest supports the Student Loan Fund, with entry details, voting rules, prizes, and committee contacts listed. winners announced during the show’s second performance, and entrants need not be present to win.
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B&pw
Trippin ’ Around
Hope High
W. C., Dickey
Jtaka
Curtis Uney
Coleman
M. W. Mudgett
Eldridge Formby
Jed Merryman
Mildred Rogers
Cecil Delaney
Paul McClellan
Mary Hamm
Jesse Brown
Kathleen Delaney
J. W. Petterson
Elsie Gentry
Bill Tompson
Charles Taylor
Nona Coffeil
Barry Brown
Lelia Belts Mys. ?. Adams
Wilton Garrett
B & PW
Rosa Harrie
Hope
Hope Star
Bobcat Mascot Plan Stirs Town After Prowl Fight
Oscar Criner shoots a large Bobcat in Bois d Arc after an overnight chase that left three of Greek bottom’s dogs injured. The cat was treed and killed. Plans to stuff the animal and donate it to the High School athletic department as a Bobcats mascot emerged, with Newman Moore and Wes Ninemeyer assisting.
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Oscar Sue
Criner
Bois d’ Arc
Greek Bottom
Newman
Moore
Wes Ninemeyer
EXAK
Lovers Lane slaying shocks Mascoutah coach in Illinois
Police hunted robbery suspects after Edgar Schaefer, 28, Mascoutah high school coach, was shot to death early Saturday while parked with his girlfriend in Lovers Lane near U.S. Highway 50. Officers noted scratches on hands and knees, suggesting a fall while fleeing up a railroad embankment. The killer, described as nervy and armed, fled into darkness. no concrete clues or prior robbery ties were established.
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O'Fallon
James
Tiley
Schaefer
Kiler
Odom
Ateady
Avith Scahafer
Tod Poligese
Angs' Odorn
Slay
Jovers Lane
U. S. Highway 50
Ates
Forests Global Land Coverage Percentage Report
A historical note states forests originally covered about one third of all the world's land areas, indicating the vast extent of forested regions prior to widespread industrial use and modern deforestation pressures.
New Year Traffic Fatalities Spark Safety Debate
Disjointed OCR notes report New Year's travel deaths across states including Texas California Minnesota and Dearborn. The National Safety Council cites hundreds of fatalities with figures around 360 for holiday driving versus 593 over the Christmas period, urging reduced speeds and safer roads.
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Texas
Dent
California
National Safety
Council
Ned
Hy Dearborn
Trattio
Peay Horn
Truck and car collision injures parked vehicle in Elm Street block
A pickup owned by Ned Purtle of Hope and driven by Ralph Thornton of Texarkana rear ended a packed car owned by Cassidy on Elm Street around Saturday night. Police report bumper and fender damage and minor injuries noted. investigation ongoing.
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Ned Purtle
Hope
Ralph Thornton
Texarkana
N. U
Cassidy
Elm Street
Nis
Washington
Alyth
City Investigatea
Thorntit
Mrs Lizzie Snead Dies in Nevada County at 52
A Nevada County woman, Lizzie Snead, aged 52, died yesterday at her home. Survived by relatives, the funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
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Lizzie Snead
Nevada County
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