Congress Sits Amid Explosive Election Year Issues Slated
Washington AP report outlines a tense reopening as Congress returns to a hard election year. Lawmakers focus on civil rights, education, defense, space, price controls, and boxing while investigations loom. President Eisenhower prepares the annual Union address to set broad aims for the session.
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Arkansas Weather Summary and River Readings Report
Weather Experiment Station reports 24 hours ending 7 am Wednesday with snow sleet and rain. Red River reading 11.7 feet rising toward Index 126, Little River rising to 1h feet, White Cliffs rising. Teniton and Texarkana dams show discharge figures. Arkansas forecast cloudy and cold with scattered light snow today, colder tonight. partly cloudy and warmer Thursday. highs near 40s, lows in 20s to 30s. Extended outlook: warmer with possible rain, normal minima 26 to 38, precipitation generally minimal, sunshine Monday.
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Big Plane Crash of 1960 headlines
French airliner fell during takeoff at Bordeaux on September 24, 1960, killing several aboard. The national crash dominated headlines as the aviation authority launched investigations into the disaster.
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Snow Appears to Be Moving Out of State
Arkansas slowly reentered normal after a massive snowstorm blanketed most of the state. Roads reopened, the Memphis Arkansas Bridge crosssing resumed, and no fatalities were reported though accidents occurred. Schools planned to reopen, easing a day off for students returning from Christmas break, as a warmer trend was forecast for tomorrow with milder temperatures and rising sun.
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Rail Abandonment Hearing Continues in Fort Smith
An Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on Mississippi Pacific Railroad's plan to abandon the last two passenger trains between Little Rock and Pine Bluff moved into its second day in Fort Smith Arkansas. Officials testified the line lost 129 000 during the first ten months of 1949 and says the service has long operated as logs for years. A second hearing is set to open Friday at Coffeyville.
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Drew County Faces Loss of Funds for Reassessment
Drew County may lose 1129 in stale dirmback funds for failing to meet the reassessment deadline under Arbounds law. State Treasurer Charles D. Davis said the amount will be withheld from the county and four towns, with checks to be issued later. Escrow holds may apply, and some districts face reduced education funds due to the delinquency.
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Highway Bids Totals 2.5 Million For Arkansas Projects
The Arkansas Highway Commission will open bids totaling about 2.5 million dollars for road and bridge projects at its September 27 meeting. Plans include relocations on the Uxigemunt and Higden ridges in Cleparee County and various county projects such as resurfacing on Highway 92 from Plummerville to near Springfield, widening and bridge work over Cache River at Sedgwick, and ridges and bridges around Cypress Bohanon Gun sloughs southeast of Sedgwick and Current River span work near Bloyehontas and Corning.
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Syracuse offers free parking during tax payments
Syracuse is easing tax payments by giving taxpayers an hour of free parking at city run lots while they pay their taxes. Mayor Anthony Henninger's office announced the perk on Tuesday as part of the tax payment process.
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Southwest Hit by Fast Moving Snow Storm
A heavy snow storm swept the Southwest and spread into the South, causing travel disruptions, school closures, and power outages. Arkansas reported the largest snowfall in 38 years, with up to a foot in places, while Tennessee and Kentucky faced dangerous travel. At least five deaths and several missing persons were linked to the storm, with flights canceled and highways affected across eastern New Mexico, Oklahoma, and the southern Midwest.
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Bar Association Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Bar Association held its first regular meeting of the year on Tuesday night at the Dinsond Cale. WS Atkins will become president, succeeding Graves. Kaie Brown was chosen as vice president and Satur Jeld Ur Wak as secretary treasurer, with plans to roll out arrangements for the coming year.
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Finch Remains Calm as Woman Cries in Court
In Los Angeles a juror watched as the crime scene location was shown for the murder of Barbara Jenni Floch at a hillside West Covina home. Dr Bernard Fischer and his wife Miss Tregoff, a former researcher, face conspiracy and murder charges. Mrs Finch testified with tears as details emerged, while the defendant showed quiet composure during the session.
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Parker Case Jailer Subpoena in Meek Lynching Probe
In Biloxi Mississippi a 23 man federal grand jury kept the jailer at Poplarville jail under subpoena amid an investigation of the Meek Charles Parker lynching. Jewell Allard testified as one of seven witnesses while FBI agents arrived at the jury van. U.S. Attorneys refused to identify witnesses. The hearing, held by Judge Sih 2 Miao, ran over five hours with ongoing questions about timing and supervision. The note lists individuals and places including Poplarville and Pearl River, and mentions a prior shooting connected to the case.
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Burglary Report Notes Local Theft Incidents
A burglary report lists multiple incidents with misread OCR names and places. It mentions theft of cash and items, ongoing investigations by local officials, and recollection of a police response at a residence. The fragmentary text notes several suspects or witnesses and references a James or Nelson identity among investigators.
Missouri Pacific Names and Train Route History
The Star reports on how the Transcontinental Railroad reached Hope in 1873 and the line later evolved through Cairo, Fulton, and Red River before finalizing as the Missouri Pacific. The piece notes the passenger office and suggests the pictured scene dates before 1916.
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Henderson State Teachers College Extends Spring Courses
Henderson State Teachers College announces off campus extension courses for spring through campus services. An organizational meeting will be held Monday evening in Hope High School to set up schedules and eligibility. Courses offer for credit to qualified students and non credit options for others. Henderson faculty will serve as instructors. program continues in cooperation with Hope Public Schools and the county supervisor.
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Kiwanis Outline of 1940 Objectives By New President
Henry Seamans, succeeding retiring president Mika Kelly, outlined an eight point program for the Kiwanis club for 1940. He urged 109 percent cooperation and noted club members in making 1804 year efforts. Rev. George Perry was introduced as a new member and CISC Bridgers as a guest.
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Former Resident of Hope Dies
Former Hope resident dies in California after brief illness. Funeral arrangements and survivors include spouse, a son and daughter, with ties to the Hope community noted in obituaries.
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Welfare checks unlikely before March says official
Welfare payments may not resume until March as officials must complete paperwork and secure federal approval. State welfare commissioner Adams said the necessary forms and funding determinations are not ready, though some procedures could be finalized in time for a March disbursement window.
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Farm Bureau Directors Held Meeting
Farm Bureau directors met Monday night to discuss improving county service. Key members attended, sharing new ideas for better service delivery. A central topic was a meeting scheduled for a specific date and time. Caldwell reported a stock purchase and health measures for calves against a disease.
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All Around Town Meeting Delays Speeds and Debates
A garbled town notice outlines a delayed meeting of officials and residents. It references Hotel Barbay, Bas clow, stock holders, and a schedule with dates and venues, mentioning Dewey and Cyntha Fur oly Waray Lssedgeed aly sul Garey Serle alongside various unclear entities and locations. The fragment suggests procedural items, notices to stockholders, and a public discussion on local finance and properties.
Crash near Miami kills crew and 7 aboard
Report of a plane crash southwest of Miami with seven crew and seven passengers aboard. The aircraft went down in rainy weather as a rescue from the Pacific era and World War II service was noted. Rescue efforts and search details were later updated on the page.
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Eisenhower Urges Unity Amid Cold War Fears
President Eisenhower called for national unity and resolve amid mounting Cold War tensions. He urged Americans to back a strong defense, discipline in spending, and belief in democratic ideals while condemning aggression and stressing church and moral guidance as part of national strength.
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