Pressure Mounts to Ease U S Russia Trade Barriers
Washington dispatch reports mounting pressure within the Eisenhower administration to relax export controls on non strategic items to the Soviet Union and its satellites. An inter departmental panel weighs a Minnesota businessman’s request to export 20 000 tons of butter and 3 000 tons of cottonseed meal as part of broader debates on East West trade security and policy.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
Russia
Minnesota
Dwayne Andrews
Lougsia
koVerlnment
Lotevests
State, Agriculture and Commerce Departments
Soviet Union
Deadline Here for Quarterly Tax Payers
Washington reports a last minute deadline for about 7,000,100 taxpayers who pay quarterly estimated income tax. The notice urges final payments for 1933 and adjustments if prior estimates were low, with filing requirements for those who must claim or declare estimated income and penalties for late or incorrect filings.
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Washington
Blevins Man Killed in Texas Wreck
Darwin Stephens, 25, died in a truck wreck near Austin Texas last night. He was survived by his parents Mr and Mrs D B Stephens of Blevins four brothers Chase John Delbert Bruce and more and four sisters Mrs Jimi Mefflin Mrs C Myrick Martha Loy Mina An of Blevins and his grandfather Mr J M Harper of Houston Funeral arrangements announced locally.
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Drwin Stephens
Austn
Texas
Mra
D. B. Stephens
Blevins
Chase
Houston
John A
Live Rock
Delbert
Gur
Bruce
Jimi Mefflin
Texgrkana
C Myrick
Martha Loy
Mina Anh
Blewes
Russia Could Clean Up on Butter Deal
The Associated Press reports that a Soviet sale of surplus butter could yield up to 400 percent profit for the Soviet government. Butter would be sold through state channels at about 30 rubles per kilogram, roughly $4.40 per pound, with profits calculated after export prices and distribution costs. The article notes U S taxpayers may bear costs related to supporting farmers and export credits in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corp
U. S
Lafayette Road 160 Resurfacing Plan Approved
Arkansas Highway Commission approves widening 11 miles of Highway 71 from Dayetteville to Rogers at an estimated 1.1 million. Local governments fund curb and drainage where needed while state covers sur facing. Mizgaway 160 from Bradley to John Corners to be paved with 60 thousand in local funds and 200 thousand state share. County judge Parker commits 20 thousand in a two year plan. Bids and contracts for eight projects total 1.426 million. ninth project bids rejected.
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Rock
Arkansas Highway Commission
Dayetteville
Rogers
Commission Gaid
Mizgaway 160
Lafayette County
Bradley
John Corners
Benhagh
Lafayette
Brooks Parker
Parker
Faulkner County
New
Little Rock Air Force Base
Jacksonvile
High 5
Con
Cortracts
Mississippi County
Checker Tourney to Be Held Here on Tuesday
Park ONG Neeyeawon Depart ment sponsors a checker tournament to be held the night of January. The event uses a double elimination format giving each participant a fair chance to win and includes a prize for the winner. Harold Hedges Jr urges entry. civic board member endorses participation. Contact Charles Gough or Jel Pothlong at City Hall for access details.
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Dae Park Ong Neeyeawon
Harold Hedges Jr
Little Rock
Civic
Barries
Charles Gough
Ciy Hall
Jel
Pothlong
le Realty Od
Hospital May Pick New Chief Doctor
In Little Rock three state hospital trust boards met in secret to discuss selecting a new superintendent for the mental institution. Dr Euclid Smith, chair of the board, told reporters an announcement would be made today once the board reaches a decision.
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Little Rock Ie
State Hospital
Euclid Smith
Bill Prepared for Air Force Academy
The House Armed Services Committee moved toward approving a bill to allow the Air Force to build its own service academy at a potential cost of up to 775 million dollars. Controversy rose over site selection with proposals from Rep. V. Wy Brown and Rep. Paul P. Sethenek to place the academy in Ohio’s Miami Valley. Air Force Secretary Talbott said no site had a priority, while members pressed for postponing site debates until authorization.
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Frank Blazer Washington
House
Armed Services Committee
Air Force
West Point of
V. WY. Brown
R-O
Paul PT. Sethenek
R-C
Miami Valley
Ohio
Dewey Short
I- Mo
Howard
Talbott
Cancer Cells Detect Polio At Early Stage Says Report
NEW YORK INS reports from a medical conference outline a test using mass produced cancer cells to detect polio infection within 72 hours. Researchers Jerome Syverton, William Scherer, and George Gey describe the test as a potential universal detector, with further work needed to assess therapeutic value.
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New York
INS
Jerome Syverton
William
Schrerer
University of Minnesota
George Gey
Johns Hopkins University
Reaerrcheys
Hudson Nash Kelvinator Consolidate
Hudson Motors and Ward Kelvinator plan consolidation to form American Motors Corp subject to holder approval. Estimated assets total about 345 million with over 100 million in working capital. Nash Kelvinator divisions will join as separate divisions of the new firm, Kelvinator’s electric appliance unit.
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Detroit
Hudson Motors
Ward-Kelvinator
Hudson Motortar Co
Nash Kelvinator Corp
Americal Motors Corp
Nash and Kelvinator Divissions
Hudson
Kelvinator
Electreal
N-K Corp
Youths Placed in Custody After Juvenile Court Hearing
Six local youths were brought before Juvenile Court on charges of stealing scrap iron and robbing a cigarette machine. Prosecuting Attorney G W Lookadoo addressed the court, which ordered custody of the youths with their parents or guardians. Judge Brown also sentenced James M Kennedy to a three year suspended term for a carnal abuse charge.
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Sehgqis
G. W. Lookadoo
Former Hope Man Dies in Texas Ww Alason
Alason of Hope died Thursday night at his daughter's home in Dallas. Funeral services will be held in Abilene on Saturday with Elliott Funeral Home in charge. The deceased was a longtime resident and was well known in the Hope area.
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Texas
Alason
Hope
Taps
Dallas
Abilene
Eliott Funnai
Wyaun
McCarthy Eyes Settlement With Backing Democrats
McCarthy signals readiness to relax staff hiring powers on the Senate investigations subcommittee as Democrats led by McClellan consider peace talks. A closed-door session with McClellan Symington and Jackson discussed funding through January 31 1964 and potential system where the chair may hire and fire staff while members can object.
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G. Milton Kelly
Washington Ai
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Senata Investigations
Hoston
Sen. McClellan
D-Ark
Senate Government Operations Committee
McClellan
Symington
D-Mo
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Subcommittee
Senate
Rules Committee
G McCarthy
Guernsey School Board to Discuss Proposed Tax
The Guernsey School Board will meet Monday night January 1954 to discuss the proposed tax rate for the 1955 1956 school year. The tax rate will be voted on March 20 1954 at the general school election. Meetings are at the colored school at 7 pm and at the white school at 8 pm. All patrons and taxpayers are invited.
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Loca
Gurnsey
Guerngzey School
Arkansas Extended Forecast For June 18 to 20
The forecast shows temperatures near normal to four degrees above normal with normal lows 25 to 35 and highs 50 to 60. A cold spell hits the northwest on Saturday and Sunday. Moderate to heavy precipitation expected with rain likely Tuesday and Saturday.
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Arkansas
All Around the Town Highlights Local Events and Students
A near capacity house enjoyed the BRPW Club's benefit show "Flippin' Around" with 200 cast members. The performance raised funds for a worthy cause. Hempstead Sheriff's reports 80 cases last year including 15 moonshine stills and seven arrests at stills. PTA meetings focused on juvenile delinquency, noting six student arrests for theft and parental concerns about training and home life. Henderson mid winter graduation will be Sunday at Arkadelphia with Cherry speaking. locals listed include Adcock, Caldwell, Craig, Hatfield, Jones, and Kennedy for degrees. Local enlistees and service members from area towns are described, with several stationed in Korea, Fort Bragg, and Fort Benning.
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BRPW
Joan Benelit
Mnatt
Henderson
Arkadelphia
Cherry
Dwight Parker Adcock
Elwen Pay Caldwell
Hope
Martha Mary Jim Craig
Prescott
Mary Sue Hatfield
Virginia Godhold Jones
Arva Daniel Kunnedy
Nashville
Anita Joyce Hooks
Caghill
Charles 8. Byers
Olin Byers
Thay
Korea
Jesse Dodson
Judy Miles
Heliocopter
Port Bragg
Bernard Moses, Jr
Ft. Bragg N.C
Dell
McFadden
S Infantry
Ft. Benning, Ga
News Security Complaints Rise Over Eisenhower Order
A designated official reports about a dozen complaints that the Eisenhower security order has bottled up news. Some protests concern media access, others seek reasons for 2,200 federal job separations as security risks. He notes difficulty giving specific reasons while defending free government information.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Fort
Bernard
M.stanley
Hisenhower
Ainsel
Ogdey
Shanley
FBI
Firm Sues City of Nettleton over Water Project
A Little Rock firm sued the city of Nettleton for 32549.98 in Craighead County claiming payment for a water and sewerage system installed in 1962. J W Allen of Little Rock filed suit as agent for Bugle Home and Building Insulators after Nettleton withheld payment amid a dispute over a deep well and sand seepage that forced the city to buy water from Jonesboro.
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Jonesboro
Little Rock
Nettleton
J. W. Allen
Jones Jbare
Coin Machines Ordered Destroyed in Forfeiture Action
Federal court in Arkansas issued a forfeiture order Thursday against OL 151 worth of gambling devices owned by Gwyn B. Russell of Temstead County. The property includes two coin operated machines with prizes like model horses and other items. the order directs destruction of the devices.
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Vexarkana
Arkansas
Feds
Gwyn
B. Russell
D Tempstead
Resolution Rallies for Treaty Attack
Washington. A proposed resolution circulated among lawmakers urges amending the Constitution to curb treaties by requiring a recorded Senate vote on ratification and ensuring domestic liberties cannot be overridden by treaties. Bricker argues for a constitutional amendment, while President Eisenhower cautions it could hamper foreign policy. No public response yet. administration eyes signs of a plebiscite shift on the emotional issue.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
Bricker
Brickar
Kefouver
Greenvil le Bridge case moved to federal court
Arkansas Power and Light and Southwestern Bell seek transfer of the Greenville Mississippi River bridge dispute to federal jurisdiction. Chicago County Chancery Court litigation alleges back rent from three corporations using gas and power lines across the bridge. A Tennessee Gas Transmission Corp attorney plans a similar motion. Judge Thomas Trimble to hear motions. no hearing date set.
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Mississippi
Arkansas
Greenville
Miss
Ohmier Burnside
Lake Village
Tennesse Gas Transmission Corp
Thomas Trimble
Snow and Cold to Follow Ri a in Arkansas
Arkansas weather outlook shows rain and cold moving in after a day of heavy precipitation. Little Rock reports unseasonal snowfall, with forecasts calling for wintry mix and plunging temperatures later in the week.
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Ri A
Arkansas
Arkane
U. S
Rock
Little Rock
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