Oren Harris Named Chairman Of House Commerce Panel
Oren Harris of Arkansas takes the chairmanship of the House Commerce Committee, succeeding John Vest. Harris will steer legislation on railroads, highways, aviation, radio, telegraphs, and securities regulation, directing policy and supervising a staff of about 15. A 53 year old Baptist, Harris is noted for fitness and past service as a Democratic baseball reserve.
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Ashington
Pep
Oren Tris
D-Ark
Ghirman
Harris
Arris
Hest
Ege
Ehams
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Congress
Ebsenhower
Sen
R-Sd
Anna
Ruman
House
Kerr
Washington
Eaghes
Calvary Baptist
Ureh
Department Store Sales Dip in Eighth District
Department store sales in the Eighth Federal Reserve District fell seven percent last week from a year earlier. The drop varied by area with smaller cities showing lower increases, Memphis reporting no change, and Louisville and surrounding markets posting declines.
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ST. Louis
Federal Reserve
Memphis
St Louls
Louisville
Kyion Hille Rosh
Ars
New Hatchery Plan for Missouri Resumes
In questions about a state fish hatchery project, officials indicate Springfield figures prominently. George Morris of the hatcheries division states the project is moving forward with site discussions and possible construction plans to boost hatchery operations in the state. The plan outlines a new hatchery facility and related support measures pending final approvals.
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Qprbkanson
Gonstyyer
Waldron Gets New Glove Factory Facility
Waldron leader Jack Plemmons announced a $250000 rebuilding plan for the Indianapolis Glove Co to expand locally. About $83000 will be raised locally through sales tax by the Waldron Development Corp. The glove firm plans to occupy a 40000 square foot building within six months.
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Jack Plemmons
Waldron Development Corp
Idianapolis Glove Co
Coparation
Pemmons
Indianapolis, Inc
Hall Resigns as Republican Party Chairman
Leonard W. Hall announced his resignation as chairman of the Republican National Committee effective February 1. He notified President Eisenhower at the White House and said he will take a six week vacation, with speculation he may seek a New York governorship or a federal post.
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Washington
Leonard JV. Hall
Republican National Committee
Fed. J
White Mouse
Hall
Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Florida
Fall
Republican Committee
New York State
Hagerty
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Mall
Leonard W. Hall
Nixon
Foy
New York
State Cash Farm Income Shows Best Increase
ST LOUIS Arkansas farm income in October 1958 was 134000, fourth highest in the Federal Reserve District, yet up 35 percent from October 1957. For January-October Arkansas cash farm income rose 37 percent over the prewar period, and Little Rock retail trade gained 7 percent with Fort Smith up 4 percent. The greatest rise, about 11 percent, occurred in the “all other doutles” category including Fayetteville and Pine Bluff. The district covers Arkansas and parts of Missouri Illinois Indiana Kentucky Tennessee and Mississippi. Industrial production and construction remained strong, employment stable though lagging late-year levels in major cities. Crude oil output rose 2 percent. bauxite mining dipped as imports rose. Most Arkansas industries expanded output with power use up 17 percent in plants served by Arkansas Power & Light. Little Rock manufacturing employment rose over 5 percent from 1955. Auto registrations in Arkansas fell about 9 percent.
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Arkansas
Bud
Federal Reserve
Arkitsas
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Fayettevie
Pine
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas Power & Light Co
Faubus Explains His Program to Business Leaders
Gov. Faubus outlined his legislative program to 70 business and professional men at a closed meeting in Little Rock. He planned to discuss taxes welfare education and state hospital measures and has committed to a 22 million tax increase package across sales property insurance and maintenance costs.
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Little Rock
Omval
Faubus
Mit
Funds Trickle in to Clear Suez Canal
Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold said funds are expected to be pledged by end of January to finance initial Suez Canal clearance operations. He reported the UN is making progress on restoring the vital waterway while Israel’s Sinai withdrawal and overall costs remain unsettled.
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Dag Hammarrkjold
Suez Canal
Bo Nation General Assembly
Israel
Sinai Peninsula
Hammarskjulg
Secrtary
Suez
Delinquency Solution Keep Youth Busy Says Dr Jones
Dr Laurenes C Jones argues keeping youths busy with worthwhile tasks defeats juvenile crime. He cites work with 6000 youths at Piney Woods Country Life School since 1909, urging evening programs and open public schools to channel energy into positive recreation.
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New York
Laurenes
Jones
Country Life School
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Migs
Agus Roy
Agaday Dren
Daday
Ile Puelessoy
Bluey
Sella F
Workers Fired on by Hungary Red Militia in Budapest
Police and militia fired on thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Budapest, with clashes on Csepel Island and sporadic violence near major factories. Reported gunfire aimed over crowds. casualties unclear. Protesters demanded higher wages and denounced government concessions as inadequate, citing Prime Minister Janos Kadar's policy and mass layoffs ordered for the new year.
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Janos Kadar
Fat
Enmeils
Kadar
Tnetskes Jal
Hungary
Bearden Again Favors Sales Tax Increase
State Senator Lee Bearden urged introducing a plan in Arkansas to raise the state sales tax from 2 to 2 percent. He spoke at a teachers meeting, argued tax increases could fund schools and severance taxes while noting enforcement and earmarking concerns. Governor Faubus backs tax hikes in principle, with details to be outlined in his inauguration address.
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Blytheville
Lee Bearden
Arkansas
Bearden
Landville Enden
Orval Faugus
Kenneth&. Sulver
Fapbus
Tas
Arkansas House and Senate
Sioy
Faubus
Flue Fire Causes Very Little Damage
A brief fire incident caused minimal damage as flames quickly spread through the flue. Firefighters arrived promptly and contained the blaze, with no injuries reported. The event prompted a brief inspection of the chimney and nearby structures.
14 Die in Two Separate Plane Crashes
Two separate Air Force crashes near the U S-Canada border and near Austin Texas killed fourteen crew members. At Limestone Maine a jet bomber based at Loving Air Force Base exploded during instrument maneuvers killing six and injuring three. At Bergstrom Air Force base near Austin a KB-29 tanker crashed on approach, killing six and injuring three while four others survived with minor injuries. An official hearing was scheduled.
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Air Force
Milica
Nypavetthy
U. S.-on- Madigan
New Branswick
Thas
Joe la
Chiteh
Whito
Angelo Br Force
Dst JA
Ronald Rosetti
Patterson
N. du
Robert BE. Smith
San Antonio
Tex
T-Sei
Bartholomew Esposito
Plainview N, Y
State Hospital farmland sale eyed to fund repairs
The Arkansas State Hospital Board of Control proposed selling 4 765 acres of hospital land to raise about 100 000 annually for repairs or new construction. The hospital owns 3 220 acres at Benton and 845 acres at the Ballewa Farm near Little Rock. A committee recommended a 125 000 annual budget, awaiting full council approval.
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Conc ‘Trol
Arkansas Legislative Council
State Hospitil
Benton
Ballewa
Little Rock
Paul Yan Raiser
Perry County
van Dalsem
Man Killed in Searcy Wreck
State Trooper Gerald Harris identified the deceased as B. L. Moye. An Arkansas Highway Department truck skidded on an icy bridge near Center Hill, colliding with a trailer truck. the driver of the trailer truck survived. The crash occurred on the Red River overflow bridge on U.S. Highway 63 north of here.
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Here
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Red River
Senator Lee Opposes 3 Percent Sales Tax Increase
State Senator Lee told a Hope Chamber of Commerce committee that he strongly opposes raising the state sales tax from 2 to 5 percent, arguing it would hurt the merchants of southwestern Arkansas. He favors finding fairer revenue by other means and believes most local citizens oppose the higher rate.
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Arkansas
Hemypstead
Nevadat
Pike
Rotwll Merchants Committee
Hope Chamber
Lee
Ogald
Buses Idle From Violence Across Two Cities
Bus service in Montgomery and another Southern city halted due to racial violence as Negro leaders from nine states gather in Atlanta to push progress. White and Negro riders shifted to other transport while officials seek calm and investigate bombings of churches and a minister. Governor offers reward for bombers.
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Suspengsby
Montgomery
Alabama
Montgomery Advertiser
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Alu
Negro Bay Cou
Freezing Rain Moves Across Arkansas
The Weather Bureau reports freezing rain and sleet moving across Arkansas with subfreezing morning readings. Temperatures ranged from 28 degrees at Waykiviti to 32 at early today, and 43 at West Memphis to 29 at Royetteville with several locales in the 20s.
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U.S
Fort Smith
Royette- Ville
Nakai
Jury to Probe a Prostitution Report
Bowie County Grand Jury will examine a Texas border city prostitution report. Howard M. Shutes of the American Legal Helping Association claims prostitution operates with government knowledge. Ministerial leaders agreed to pursue an official investigation as police promise to use resources to suppress unlawful conduct.
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Vox
Texas
Bowie Cours ‘Y Grand Jury Dan
Howard M. Shutes
American Legal Hyelung Association
Ely
Nugsday
Ministeriat al- Manca
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Alty
Merbert
Tram
Polive
Jean Arnold
Hempstead County's outlay to National Foundation grows
Cecil O'Shea reports Hempstead County in 1938 spent 44 707 24 dollars with 21 799 40 kept locally and 22 011 84 sent to the National Chapter. The National emergency fund added 24 00, leaving the county effectively $1 000 in the red compared to funds sent.
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Tregguror
Hempstead
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Taupe
National Foundation
Democrats Plan Substitute Middle East Resolution
Democrats in Congress propose a substitute Middle East resolution led by Reg Zablackt. It would declare U S concern for regional security and readiness to support the President’s military aims, but would not bind troops or provide new aid. Acheson argues Eisenhower already has authority. others push constitutional limits on commander in chief powers.
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Washington
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Isenhower
Middle East
Eisenhower
Phos
Reg. Zablackt
D-Wis
Acheson
Truny Ti
Eldénhofer
Demonstrations Rock Bulgaria Against Communists
Vienna reports massive anti Communist demonstrations in Bulgaria. Travelers describe clashes outside Plovdiv armory as police with tanks and armored cars disperse crowds. Attacks injure demonstrators and police. Sofia area cities Dimitrovgrad and nearby towns also report protests with slogans from Western broadcasts.
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Bulgaria
Sofia
Armg
Plovdi
Plovdiv
Companist “Segret
Dimitrovgradska Pyands
Army's Oldest Soldier Dies in Alarming Health Decline
The Army mourns Sgt. Willoughby B. Blakenship, once believed the oldest active serviceman, who died yesterday at Army Navy Hospital after months of heart palpitations. Enlisted 69 years ago with gaps, he leaves a wife and nine children. the family reunion marked the final chapter of a long career dating back to 1880s details.
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Army Navy Hospital
Willoughby B. Blakenship
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