The Swift & Co 1948 report and actuary notes
The 1948 Swift & Co Chicago packers report shows 2 361 114 041 in business with earnings of 1 1 3 percent per dollar sales yielding 27 889 210 in earnings and 15 397 710 in dividends. Half earnings reserved for high cost plant additions as value may fall later. Actuaries misjudge population growth. Metropolitan Life projects U.S. population pass 150 million by 1950s census with the decade’s gain the largest in history. The piece ends with a quip about missed football and actuarial miscalculations.
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Swift & Co
Chicago
United States
Actuari
U.S
Metropolitan Life Lsurance Company
McMath Plans Early Calls to State Election Board and Racing Commission
Gov Sid McMath on his first full day in Little Rock announced plans to convene the state election board and racing commission soon. He expects to set a spring racing season in Hot Springs and to appoint a new racing commission with few exceptions. He also noted preparations for county board appointments tied to a proposed highway bonds measure and pledged open policy after an initial closed-door morning.
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Little Rock
wPi
Sid McMath
Arkansas
Taiay
State Election Board
State Racing Commission
Election Board
Jeieslature
Ife
McMath
Pizhe
Dotiny
Black Dahlia Suspect Questioned in Los Angeles
Leslie Dillon, latest suspect in the Black Dahlia murder, told police that another man may be the real slayer while claiming the alias Conners. Investigators say Dillon is schizophrenic with a split personality and deny his statements as part of the ongoing case.
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Los Angeles
Leslie Dillon
Surder
Geoners
Dillon
Conners
Elizabeth Sheet
Jon
Dbery
Mamie Cleoniden
Oklahoma City
Hwie
Verala
Sun Belnary
Uur
Support Forming for Truman's $5 Program
Washington observes bipartisan push in Congress behind President Truman for a larger social security program. Proposals seek higher taxes, expanded coverage, and raised benefit ceilings, plus lower retirement ages for women and broader worker inclusion. Debates also touch air force structure and a pay raise for top federal officials before January 20 inaugurations.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
House
Ways and Means
Robert Kean
Ways and Means Committee
Air Force
Millard E. Tydings
D-Md
Senate Armed Services Committee
Tydings
Senate
Senate Civil Service Committee
Foreign Service
Pair to Be Tried in April Court
Unofficial word indicates Paul Kaufman and Norman Monkl Wright will be tried in Hempstead Circuit Court in April. They face two charges of possessing burglary tools and bringing stolen property from another state. Bond total of 25,000 posted in Hempstead and Texarkana. federal narcotics charges also pending.
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Paul Kaufman
Texuare Kana
Norman
Monk" Wright
Dallas
Hese
Hempstead
Texarkana
Kingsport
Tenn
Death on Guam: Navy civilian slain after rape plan
On Guam a Black airman admitted involvement in a rape plot against Ruth Stainsworth, 27, a Navy civilian employee, but fled before the assault. Police questioned two companions as confessions emerged from interrogation and tests. authorities withheld names and noted Miss Stainsworth was found unconscious in the jungle and died hours later in a military hospital.
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Agana
Guam
Ruth Stainsworth
Pulice
Farnsworth
pamMain Aitiva Depot
Gav
Charles ‘Pawnall
Guan
Saul Gthin
Three Candidates File for City Offices in Race
Mayor Lyle Brown files for reelection, joining Charles Reynerson for treasurer and W. K. Lemley for municipal judge. Brown serves under a year since filling an unexpired term, with party pledges due January 15 and a preferential primary set for February 17 under the primary rule.
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Lyle Brown
Charles Reynerson
Earrier
W. K. Lemley
Brown
Albert Fink
Television Links Coast to Coast in Coaxial Cable Network
Chicago shows the final gap in the co-axial cable network closed linking 15 eastern and midwestern cities and a single wire soap. The inaugural broadcast connects Cleveland to Philadelphia as officials hail the step to unite the country by spreading information and culture across 12 000 miles by year end. Mayor Burks of Cleveland calls the ceremony notable like the golden spike.
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Chicago
Atlantic Coast
Civic
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Thomas A. Burks
Witten
Adkins to Lead Security Division Monday
Former Gov Harmer M. Adkins today received the commission as director of security division but said he will not take over until Monday. He outlined plans to simplify buy roll records as the new pay period begins Saturday.
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Little Reel
Harmer M. Adkins
Sus Ein! Hou Sectr Uv
Titih
Dus Dubley
Putifay
Tragic suicide details emerge in county coroner report
The coroner reports Jun de ei, aged 77, died by self inflicted gunshot wounds at home. The incident occurred in Goroner County and the death is recorded as a suicide. Investigators note the deceased used a shotgun in the act. Police and medical examiners are handling the case per standard procedures.
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Chkayilie
Jun
Jalan Roberts
Tadlay
Goroner
Weshott
Truman Talks to Group Seeking Rights Passage
President Truman met with the National Citizens Council on Civil Rights at the White House as bills drafting civil rights measures move forward. Southern Democratic senators gathered at the Capitol to plan strategy to block such measures, including anti-job discrimination laws, as a filibuster fight looms.
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Washington
Jan
Truman
Tarry
Swope
Federal Commission On
Snove
Justice Department
Congress
White House
Capitol Hill
Russelll D-Gat
Two Texarkana Men Convicted at Ashdown
Ashdown Jan. 12 APiI Two Texarkana men were convicted yesterday in Little River county court on burglary and grand larceny charges. Vernon D. Jackson received ten years and Dodd Teague four years after pleading guilty. They were arrested December 23 by Sheriff Torrester while removing a cash register from a local grocery. Teague faces two more burglary charges in Gowle county Texas for alleged Texarkana break-ins.
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Ashdown
Apii
Texarkana
Little River County
Vernon D. Jackson
Dodd Teague
Torrester
Teague
Gowle County
Texas
Mrs. H. Booth Succumbs in California Tea
Mrs. H Booth died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs Roy Shields in Los Angeles California She is survived by her brother John Booth of Hope a daughter Mrs E M McWilliams of Hope two sons Ray of Los Angeles and Tlarvey of Benton
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M2. Puout
Roy Shields
Los Angeles
Calif
John Booth
Hope
E. M. McWilliams
Ray
Tlarvey
Benton
Senate Bills Move as House Adjourns in A R Senate Session
Arkansas lawmakers logged a flood of measures with the Senate advancing bills on gasoline refunds for agricultural use and tightening marriage waivers, while the House approved two laws including shifting school elections to October and funding Senate salaries. The session ended after brief debate and an emergency clause attached to the school election measure.
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Jim Thomason
Live Rock
Arkansas House
House
Senate
Carl Hendrix
Rep. Ward
Lee
Goveror
Rep
Lynch
Poinsefi County
Deane Allen
Little Rock
Arkansas Senate
J.ed Thompson
Parafould
The
Revenue Department
F.C. Crow
Hope
Crow
Ehancery
Presbyterian Color Film Tonight at 7
A color film Letter From China will be shown tonight at 7 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church. Filmed in China it follows a missionary family through homes and lives highlighting encouragements and discouragements. The 30 minute Foreign Mission study film emphasizes China's vital international position and invites Presbyterians and others to attend.
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China
Presbyterian Church
Century Class to Honor Earl Clifton
Century Bible Class will honor Earl Clifton leaving Hope with a songfest and chili supper at the Methodist Church Thursday night at 7 o'clock.
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Earl Clifton
Hope
Century Bible
Methodist Church
Old People Grow More Important As Population Ages
HAL BOYLE argues that longer life makes the elderly a growing economic and political force. rising numbers and social security expand pensions, while doctors and gerontology study aging. the piece cautions on pride, fear of decline, and calls for education to ease the transition into old age.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Rone
Grandpa
Grandma
Opposition to Tax Increase Growing
Washington observers report a bipartisan bloc forming to oppose President Truman's 4 000000 tax boost. Senators Byrd Robertson and Rep Taber urge budget balance through spending cuts, with Bridges signaling a push for prudent government costs and minimal or no tax rise. A GOP leader suggests continued opposition until spending cuts are demonstrated.
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Washington
Truman
Byrd D-Val
Robertson
D-Va
Taber
House Appropriations Committee
Senate
Bridges
Rates Raised at Blevins Telephone Office
Announcement by TL. B. Lemmerhirt district manager for Prescott Arkansas notes needs for new telephone rates. Residence users face 23 to 38 cent daily increases, business users 3 to 101 cent daily rise. Officials cite higher costs of operation and equipment and plan to present details to the City Council soon.
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Blevins
TL. B. Lemmer- Hitt
Prescott Arkansas
Lenmmechirt
Lemmerhirt
Mioe
Lemimerhirt
Orton Appointed Tax Division Supervisor
Little Rock June 12 194? Dean Morley announced the appointment of Bill Orton a state local tax accountant as supervisor of the tax division of the revenue department. He succeeds Walter Maney.
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Orton
Little Ruck
P Dean Morley Iuddy
Bill Orton
The
Revenue Department
Walter Maney
Fulbright Says State to Get Steel Plant
Senator J W Fulbright said Arkansas may begin steel production with a small low cost plant in the northeast. Steel Engineers Inc of Warren Ohio completed a survey and reported sufficient resources including iron ore limestone manganese coal and scrap for a plant. The plan aims to reduce freight and boost Arkansas futon output with seven furnaces and initial site at Mam moth Springs and Black Rock.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
J. W. Fulbright
Steel Engineers, Inc
Warren
Ohio
Fulbright
Sidney D. Williams
One Corporation
Little Rick
Sid McMath
Washington
Hensmen
Williams
Missouri
Fulbrigt
Arteansas
Black Rock
Ark
Mammoth Springs
Brazil
Mississippi River
Jown Vost
McClellan Proposes New Social Welfare Department
Senator McClellan of Arkansas plans to introduce a bill creating a new cabinet post for social welfare and granting the president power to reorganize agencies. He favors consolidating services like social security public health and conservation into a single department, while opposing too many new departments. The Hoover Commission is expected to recommend establishing the new department with a reporting structure.
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Washington
McClellan
D-Ark
Cre
Ulead
cClettin
H. le
Arkin
Vholriun
Senate
Hoover
Commission of Government
Tin
Social Security
Public Heath
America
Jd abyid-Marek- McClellan
Arkansas lawmakers reaction to McMath inaugural program
Little Rock January 12 Legislators react favorably to Gov Sid McMath inaugural address. Many polled by United Press support a progressive program with cooperation from the legislature. Some oppose specific items like anti lynching and poll tax repeal while calling for protections against federal overreach.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Rina
Sid McMa
United Press
Tra Long
Morris
Long
Max Howell
Lith
Gvvernor
Howell
J. EB
Pat
Garner Smith
Garner
Sen
Georg
Russell Blrdd
Springs
John
Springdale
Clyde Byrd
el Dor
Cooperé
McMath
J. R. Campbell Springs
Weather Delivers Mixed Xtreme For Regions
Weather continues to affect the nation with heavy snow and ice in the West and Texas while Los Angeles sees melted snows. Power shortages and outages hit the Pacific Northwest as states urge conserve electric use. At least two deaths are linked to the storm area, with schools and lines disrupted across Amarillo and Orange County.
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Associated Press
West
Pacific Northwest
Texas
Panhandle
Bigoma
Orange County
West Texas
Pees
New Moxica
Amarillo
Pacific
Oregon
Spokane
Wash
Northwest
P Pool “Rede Quraren
Kiwanis Club Speaker Highlights Pianism Talk
Donald Moore discussed pianism at Tuesday's Kiwanis Club meeting. The event featured a photo by the Rev. Hardersree and was hosted by Elmer Brown with newly elected officers including Charles Hayder and Ike Hope in charge.
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Donald Moore
Regulawanis Club
Hardersree
Aay
Elmer Brown
Oilier
Offic
Charles Hayderdon Kiwanis Club
Ike Hope Group
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Cleo
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