Arkansas Governor Faces Fallout Over Race Track Plan
Governor McMath commends vigorous action against a proposed East Arkansas track while criticizing the state racing commission. He criticizes decision to advertise bids for a St Francis county franchise, arguing the plan threatens Arkansas horse racing. He defends Hot Springs as a special case but warns any track anywhere in Arkansas could end racing in the state.
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Miewath
Acton
Arkansas
Urnnal State Reena Commission
St Francis
McMuath
Hppoinlo
Melisa
Arkansay
Riving
Ad- Kensal
Tot Springs National Park
Pie Ois
Hot Springs
Mot Springs
East Arkansas
Eromoters
Tennessee
Memphis
St. Francis County
McMatt
Church Loses Fight to Bar at Pine and Third Streets
Local service station church subjected to council action after a closed session vote. Mayor and council presided over a meeting that denied an air compressor use permit and granted other requests. City clerks and committee members named to study future insurance and water plans. The council also authorized railway excavation permits and set new committee assignments to oversee city services and finances.
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AGL
Tyson Bhony
Pine and
Third Streets
Mepe
Apt
le First
Cassidy
Myuetuedl Fu
Clurch
Joh Lo Wilken
Charles Feynerson
Tun
Atte Ineunis Hent
Joe Jones
Dwight Ridghill
Tien OU Company
Highway 1
Frisca
C. W. Tarpley
Dwight Ridgdill
HW. C. Murphy
Charles Taylor
Jesse Brown
Howard Byers
Fesse Brown
Sewer
C. Warpley
Dwight Hidgdil
H. C. Murphy
Thompson Named Revenue Commissioner for Arkansas
Thompson, president of Arkansas A&M College at MonuAolly, a former internal revenue collector, becomes Gov-elect Frangis Cherry's state revenue commissioner. The 55-year-old, who once ran for governor, will take a one-year leave from A&M, with an acting collector possible until he assumes office. Thompson hails from Hot Spring County and has a WWI background, education at Arkansas State College and the University of Arkansas, and prior service with the Agriculture Department and U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Little Rock
Horace EB
Thompson
Therry
Hot Spring County
Arkansas State College
University of Arkansas
Agilent Service
U.S
Department ‘of Agriculture
Washington
Arkansag
Jonesboro
Arkansas
A&b
trench silo success noted at Roy Fry Ranch
The trench silo at the Roy Fry Ranch near Tope is opened and fed since late November. The first trench holds about 3500 cubic feet of camilage and the second trench about 6000 cubic feet. Si lage quality compares favorably with the first trench. County Agent Adams urges soil testing and proper fertilization for better silage and advises farmers to contact the county agent for test information ahead of planting season.
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Roy Fry
Oliver L. Adams
Fry Ranch
Fry
Adams
Sardis Church Plans Service Sunday
Plans announce singing services at Sardis Church on the Hope Patmos road at 1 30 Sunday afternoon. Public is invited.
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Sardis Church
Hope- Patmos Road
PTA to Meet This Week at Junior-Senior High
The Junior-Senior High PTA plans a meeting this week. Members will discuss upcoming student events and volunteer opportunities. A brief update on the school calendar and fund-raising efforts is expected.
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Jans Ee
Man Hit by Car Dies In McNab Resident Held
TEXARKANA and McNab Ark resident Louie Singleton age 22 fled the scene after striking a man, later surrendering to police. The victim, a 29 year old Texas Negro, died from injuries. Singleton was booked as a hit and run driver and released on a 150 bond as officials study charges.
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McNab Held
Texarkana
dJithitis Conway
Tyeskoy
Steffonel
Fle
One Term Governor Proposed by Arkansas Grand Jury
The Arkansas Pulaski Grand Jury urges limiting governors to four years, arguing a four year term would allow leaders to attend to duties and reduce campaign influence. The report condemns campaign expenses as shocking and notes many donors were tied to state agencies.
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Little Rock
Pulaski Cay
Arkansas Wiiaway Department
Shoul
Grand Jury
Yeatarday
Ie Lovim
Buyin
Highswiy Audit Commission
Highway Department
Rand
Inms
Stai
Appiaus
Mullipta
Govarthy
Doomed Convict Gets Reprieve
Elated Robert Ernest Miers 22 saved by a three day stay issued about 25 minutes before execution. He changed from burial garb to day clothes and prepared to eat the last meal he had refused. He said he would sleep well tonight and was not hungrier after the stay.
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Huntsville
Tex
Robert Ernest Miers
Miers
Filibuster Group Battles for Change
Washington debate on Senate rules and civil rights legislation continues as filibuster group fights for immediate Senate action amid GOP push to end rules. Senator Douglas warns of automatic application of previous Senate rules and possible loss of civil rights changes. Taft signals desire to scrap rules. debate may extend overnight as President Truman’s State of the Union address arrives. House sessions focus on electoral vote count and plans to vote on commerce expansion proposals.
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Washington
Sen
Douglas
House
Sen. Taft
Ohio
Senate
Vruman
State of the Union
GOP
Fipol Wu
Dodge Seeks Budget Cuts in Eisenhower Team Talks
Joseph M. Dodge, named budget director for President-elect Eisenhower, opens conferences with Republican Cabinet members to trim the Truman administration budget. He says drastic spending cuts are not simple like turning off a switch and expects budget revisions to Congress by early April. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Joseph M. Dodge
Eisenhower
Tay
Truman
Dede
Congress
Leave a Modest Hoofprint in Time Diaries
A reflective column about leaving a mark on history and the value of diaries. It contrasts public deeds with keeping a personal diary to illuminate life in the era, noting the author’s own diary habit and snippets from adolescence and school memories. The piece touches on humor and human foibles while considering how future historians will view the twentieth century through private records.
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New York
Napoleon
Washington Monument
Heigirl
Reféals New Era in Destruction in Farewell Talk
S RION MOORE. Halted Stata han sees ominous threats as political figures discuss a looming explosion. The dialogue hints at a new era of destruction and references Anton Kosnaga and Truman figures in a strained exchange about communist menace and Republican measures.
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Stata Han
Uporbomb
Vicowell
Anton Kosnaga
Céng
Truman
Mesnage
Ae Tidpublican House
Doliva
Lage Developmen
Plane Carrying Army Airmen Overdue Near Idaho Wyoming
A C 46 airliner carrying 37 veterans en route home from Korea is overdue and presumed down. The twin engine craft, with crew of four, disappeared after last contact near Malad Idaho, 100 miles north of Salt Lake City, on route from Seattle to Fort Jackson. Wyoming Civil Air Patrol and four Air Force planes searched the area toward Malad and beyond Rock Springs, Wyoming.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Korea
Wyoming
Ida
Jim Boeingfield
Seattle
Wash
Fort Jackson
D. C
Fort Tellison
Associated ‘Aly Transport Company
Army
Sia.m
Mse
Malad
Salt Lake City
Plang
Cheyenne
Rowk Springs
Wyoming Civil Air Patrol
Air Forge
Lowry Air Farge
Denver
44Th Air Hescus Service
World Rider Passes Through Hope on 3500 Mile Journey
Florida rider Jacobs, age 22, on horseback, rode into Hope at 11 a.m. after leaving Temple Hille in Maryland on October 7. He has traveled some 3500 miles, worn out three horses, plans to reach Fort Worth in late January, and intends to write a book to fund the trip. He spent nights as inspiration hits and is frank about jail stays along the way.
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Hole
Joxulong) Jacobs
Florida
Hope Shout
Jacobs
Temple Hille
Maryland
Washington
Yin
Sheriff and deputy seize liquor in raid
Sheriff and deputy confiscate eight gallons of liquor in a raid action. The irregular phrasing suggests a 19th or early 20th century local crime item, with authorities described as seizing contraband liquor and detaining related equipment or persons.
Churchill Likely To Block Churchill Address To Congress
Congress may not hear Winston Churchill speak in Washington as Senate calls for inviting the British leader to address a joint session during his visit. Republican leaders express concern over his Korea war remarks while public letters from mothers urge caution.
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Waslington
Winston Churchill
Ben, Bridges
Authing
Senate
Lesdler
Sen. Suthers
Senate House
Washington
Bridges
Churchill
New York
Juct Eisenhower
Koyat
Sen
Watking
Taft
Ohio
Stathers
Aft
Korea
Presbyterians to Hear World Traveler Mrs Kaberyan to Speak
Mrs H B Kaberyan of Shreverport will speak at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday morning on world journeys. A member of the Board of World Travel she has visited many lands and will share experiences. A potluck supper follows for all attendees.
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H. BD. Kaberyan
Shreverport
Presbyterian
Legislature to Clear Up Racing Issue in Arkansas
In Little Rock the General Assembly debates racing authority and proposes revisions to limit tracks, clarify commission powers, and require county elections for new franchises. The dispute follows Gov McMath’s shakeup of the Racing Commission and the stalled St Francis County track plan.
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Little Rock
Arkans
Sourcan
Hot Springs
Rt. Francis Valley Turf Association, Inc
St. Francis County
Macing Commission
McMath
FBI Names of Brink's Gang Revealed in Boston Report
Boston report says the FBI has 12 suspects tied to the Brink’s robbery totaling about 219,090 dollars. The FBI declined comment while the grand jury investigates cash holdings and possible connections to other robberies.
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FBI
Brink
Boston
Maya
PBI
Cone
Dane
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Stalin
Russia
Dorothy Kreuger Smith
Ieft
Walter Kreuper
Te Fourth Army
San Antonio
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Tokyo
Smith
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Smith Ares
Howard S Levis
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