UN Plans to Free Anti Red Prisoners on Jan Twenty Second
The United Nations and Hull accuse Communists of sabotaging repatriation efforts and vow to free all anti red prisoners. Marine engineers begin wiring lines toward rail heads to separate prisoners from neutral zone compounds while rail and road convoys await freed prisoners south of the demilitarized zone. Ships stand ready to move Chinese detainees to Formosa if desired.
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Munsan
Korea
John
Hull
Midafeht
Don
UNC
U.S
U. N. Command
High Command
Red
NAC
Thimayya
Piemy U. N
Fhehon
Farmosa
All Farmers Can Take Part in ACS Plan
Ackonans farmers may join the 1954 Agricultural Conservation Program ACP signups open at the county ASC office. Participation requires a farmer to implement soil and water practices, with no binding obligation but eligibility for program assistance. About 100 Hempstead farmers already participate strengthening county resources and national food and fiber production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackonans
H. B. Wert
ASC
Gunder
Hempstead
Gilbart
Four Buildings Burn in Bradford Fire Roars Through Town
Four buildings in Bradford’s business district were destroyed by a blaze Tuesday. Firefighters battled flames across the street from Bob Hickman and the feed store, with onlookers fearing a larger catastrophe.
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Brapporl
Irys
White County
Bob Hickman
Fed
Cate
Aerie
Bran
GOPS Seek Unified Tax Plan Amid Conference Talks
Secretary Humphrey and Rep Daniel Reed open talks to craft a GOP tax program. Reed, president of the Ways and Means panel, seeks bigger cuts than Eisenhower urged. Outcomes could split Republicans in the 1954 campaign, with final decisions delayed pending this week’s meetings.
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Washington
Treasury
Humphrey
Daniel A. Reed
Reed
House
Ways and Means
Eisenhower
GOP
Four Die in Blaze at Ray Farm Home Near Here
A fire swept through the Ray family farm home six miles south of town near the Louisiana line, killing Mr and Mrs D D Ray aged about 40, son Willie Arn 14, and toddler Stevie 2. Two other children escaped with neighbors aiding a one-year-old boy. The family had moved from Epps Louisiana to Arkansas about five years ago.
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Suuvea Um — Aarmen
D. D. Ray
Willie Arn Ray
Stevie Ray
Ray
Louisiana
Arkansas
Epps
Dikes Hold Fast as European Storm Tests Seas
West Europe's coastal defenses withstood a severe gale as tides surged. Anxious observers recalled past floods while England and the Netherlands reported vigilance and easing conditions. Denmark faced flooding in Raiders, and blizzards spread from Scandinavia to Italy with continued snow.
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Netherlands
Scandinavia
Italy
Denmark
Jutland
Taxi Driver Sought in Rape of Girl
NORTH LITTLE ROCK Pa Wite said a 1 year old girl was raped yesterday morning by a taxi driver in Bulaalsl County. Sheriff Tom Gulley disclosed the child was picked up while returning from Texas and driven to an abandoned gravel pit where the attack occurred. Doctors found evidence of rape, choking, bruising, and scratches. the car was reported across the Mississippi at Helena.
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Little Rock
Pa- Wite
Bulaalsl
Tom Gulley
Littles Rock
Texas
Gulley
Kwas
Sherif
Mississippi River
Helena
Taking Something for Granted Doesn’t Add to Happiness
Hal Boyle considers the 1954 outlook on peace and taxes, noting uncertainty about how lower taxes and potential wage drops will affect happiness. He argues prosperity gained too easily can lead to vanity, while stability and appreciation matter for lasting contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
J. J. Lewallen 76 Is Buried in Delight
Jessie J. Lewallen aged 76 died Saturday January 2 a longtime Hempstead resident survived by wife three sons Roy Benson Andy Lewallen Wichita Kansas three daughters Autry Wilson Hope Gertrude Colvin Long Beach Calif Tom England Wichita Kansas two brothers Garland Delight Loyce L Lewallen Hope funeral services held 3 p m Sunday at Delight Baptist Church conducted by Revs Hollis Purtle and Howard White
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Jessie J. Lewallen
Hempstead
Bya
Roy
Benson
Andy Lewallen
Wichats
Kansas
Autry Wilson
Hope
Gertrude Colvin
Long Beach
Calif
Tom England
Wichita
Garland of
Delight
Loyce L. Lewallen
Delight Baptist Church
Hollis Purtle
Howard White
French Planes Pound Red Troops Near Dien Bien Phu
In Indochina French fighter-bombers attacked Communist Viet Minh forces massing near Dien Bien Phu. The barrage, described as an enormous air power concentration, targeted routes from Hoa Binh toward Chau and toward Laos as Viet Minh preparations for a second major push unfold. The Grauvman Bearcats, typically used for flatland raids, aided the operation amid Red threat concerns.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Kingdom of Laos
Xrabel
Hoa Binh
Mises
Northwast
Chau
China
Thaegbels
Nad
Aly
Air Force Moves Toward Jet Bombers in Strategy Shift
The Air Force shifts to jet bombers amid growing Soviet air power. By year end, B29s and B-50s may be retired from medium wings as Boeing B47 jets equip more wings. Deliveries rose in 1953 to about 1,200 aircraft overall, enabling Strategic Air Command to boost to about 10 medium bomber wings with jets, reshaping manpower needs and U.S. posture in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton
FAYAP
Seportan Washington
U.N
Strategic Air Command
Soviet Union
A J Collins 84 Spring Hill Man Dies. Widow Also Passed
Arthur James Collins aged 84 of Spring Hill died Saturday with his wife having died December 26. Survived by three daughters Cora Jackson Durant OK Nora Wells Wichita KS Erama Hooter Texarkana. three sons A A Booneville Willis Bonham E H Collins Spring Hill. six stepdaughters Georgie Sith Willepoint, Andrew Smith Jenton Texege Ruby Juels Spring Hill and others. Funeral services set for Spring Hill Baptist Church with burial at Evening Active. Pallbearers listed in obituary.
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Arthur James Collins
Spring Hill
Way
Cora Jackson
Durant
Okla
Nora Wells
Wichita
Kansas
Erama Hooter
Texarkang
A. A
Booneville
Willis
Bonham
E. H. Collins
Georgie Sith
Willepoint
Andrew Smith
Enton Texege
Ruby Juels
A. Q. Patent
Futon
Mia
Chester
T Hope
Raut
Emilig
Texas
Furgra
Amne
Monde
Hirasy Eensie Huckanes
Pert
West Prepares German Plan to Confront Russia
Western Powers plan to present a three point German peace program at the Berlin conference if the Soviets show intent to negotiate. The program, developed by the United States Denmark and France in Paris, is seen as stopping Communist influence but may be rejected by the Soviet leadership. Continued on Page...
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John M. Hightower Washingon
Russia
Berlin
United States
Paris
Snrec
B P W Show Features Baby Contest at Hope High
The B and PW Club presents Trippin Around at Hope High Auditorium January 14 and 15 with a coronation for a baby contest to aid the Student Loan Fund. Over 200 performers, a decorated vote par, and bowls of cash prizes drive turnout as entries open with no fee and votes costing one cent.
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B&pw Club
Hope High Auditorium
Baby Contest
W. Cz. Dickey
Show
Hoge
Curtly Urrey
C. Coleman
M. W. Mudgett
Eldridge Formby Med
Tad Merryman
Mildred Rogers
Cecil _Delaney
Paul McClellan
Mary Hamm
Deste Brown
Kathleen Dooney
J. W
Hopy
B& PW Club
Hope Star
Nevada County Woman Lizzie Snead Dies at 2
Mrs Lizzie Snead a Nevada County resident dies at her home after a brief illness leaving sorrow in the community The obituary notes her age and local ties reflecting the era's tone and public notice style
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Lizzie Snead
Nevada County
All Around the Town by The Sad Oscar Lee Criner
Local resident Criner in Bois d Arc Creek area pursued a bobcat through an all night chase. Three of his five dogs were cut by the bobcat and the animal was finally freed before Criner shot it. Plans underway to stuff the animal and donate it to the high school athletic department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lee Criner
Bois d' Arc Creek
Criner
O Falling Police Seek Robbery Suspect In Jane Killer Case
Illinois investigators rounded up known robbery suspects in a search for the Jovéfs Jane killer. Edgar Schaefer 26 a Mascoutah High School coach was shot to death early Saturday while parked with his girlfriend. Police described a nervous trigger finger robber and found scant clues in the Lovers Lane area off U S Highway 50.
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O'Fallon
Jovéfs Jane
Edgar Schaefer
Mascoutah
Jane
James Tully
Schaefer
Adom
Scahehey
Tod
New Year's Traffic Deaths Reported Across Nation
The Police and transportation officials report fatalities and accidents around New Year’s, noting about 319 killed and 360 seriously hurt in traffic incidents from the season’s end to early hours. Officials compare with Christmas-era figures, urging motorists to exercise caution and follow safety rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
H. Dearborn
Dent
Degervea
Sald
Wreck Damages Trucks In Texarkana Area City Police Report
A pickup truck owned by Ned Portle of Hope and driven by Ralph Thornton collided with a parked vehicle on Elm Street in Texarkana Saturday night. Cassidy and Mrs. HH owned vehicles suffered bumper and fender damage while police investigated.
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Ned Portle
Hope
Ralph Thornton
Texarkana
Cassidy
Elm Street
City Follce
Imberlake
Washington
Thornton
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Cpl
Raymond, Schubert
Valley Stream
Brunatts Rosemary Reece
Britain
St. Peter Ad Vingula
St. Peter In
Chaina
Reece
NEA Radio
GOPS
Charles F. Barrett
West Europe
London
Europe
England
J. J. Lewallen
Air Force
A. J. Collins
Ree
Elor
Karmit
Tex
Gete
Prigo
Seoul
Batchelor
Illinois
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