Arkansas Gazette editorial attacks sales tax rise fix for schools
The Arkansas Gazette criticizes a proposal from the Arkansas Economic Council State Chamber of Commerce for a temporary sales tax increase to fund public schools amid 1930s finance crises. It argues such a levy could not be withdrawn and urges revenue from state controls or higher property assessments to meet promised school funding.
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Arkansas Gazette
Arkansas Economic Council-State Chamber of Commerce
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Star
Paw
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State Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
North Carolina
Virginia
Wage and Price Freeze Expected Within Five Days
Washington reports that a general price and wage freeze will be ordered within five or six days under the direction of Charles E. Wilson. The plan may include a rollback to January 1 levels as part of a broad stabilization effort. ESA work proceeds to staff offices and form commodity divisions, with retail food prices at new peaks in eight cities.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
Office of Defense Mobilization
Alan Valentine
ESA
Roye Lo
Fivid
HSA
Max McCullough
OPA
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Eisenhower Sees Limited Fighting Force in Portugal
In Lisbon Eisenhower toured Portugal during his Atlantic pact mission and found a limited fighting force hampered by Spain. He met Premier Salazar in a 45 minute conference, noting Portugal's space for heavy defense depends on Spain's inclusion. The trip included photo stops and remarks on sunny weather.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Execution Set for Ezell on February 9 in Arkansas
Governor McMath announced February 9 as the date for the electrocution of Matthew Ezell, a Mississippi County Negro, sentenced to death for first degree murder. Ezell strangled an eight year old girl. the original date passed during a pending Supreme Court appeal which affirmed the conviction and penalty.
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VPI
McMath
Matthew Ezell
Mississippi
Ezell
Supreme Court
Marijuana Supply hut off in Little Rock
Authorities said they shut off marijuana sources in the Little Rock area. Federal and county officers arrested two men, Quinnie Bunyan and Vestal Westberry, on charges of selling marijuana. Harley Anderson of the narcotics bureau noted a sudden flood of marijuana among Little Rock residents last October.
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Vestal Westberry
Harley Anderson
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
Fragmented OCR Note About Local History Figure
Fragmentary text mentions a local figure, possibly a 9alATy White reference, unclear details, and no concrete events or dates. Remaining readable terms point to a historical person tied to an unidentified local topic with insufficient context.
Senate Passes Only 4 of 10 Measures in Senate Action
The Arkansas senate approved four of ten measures as the rest were withdrawn or continued. Key bills included SB al by Sen. Lawrence Blackwell to raise youth driver age limits and impose parental responsibility, SBIS by Sen. Thomas J. Silvey to widen truck operation areas for petroleum equipment, and SB2 by Sen. Grover C. Carnes to require state car markings though debates arose over scope. The session adjourned with continued discussion and a note that action would resume on Page Two.
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Arkansas Senate
Senate
Lawrence Blackwell
Pine Bluff
Arckansas
Backwell
Thomas J. Silvey
Badean
Silvey
Arkansas Public Service Commission
Grover C. Carnes
Carnes
State Revenue Department
Blackwell
Revenue Department
Revenue
R. D. Stuckey Succumbs at Age 85
Robert Daniel Stuckey aged 85 a Hempstead resident died at his home today from measles Survivors include a daughter Mrs Jewell Gragg Roseburg Oregon a son Homer Stuckey Hope and a brother Sam Stuckey Hope Funeral arrangements are incomplete
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Hempstead
Jewell Gragg
Roseburg
Oregon
Homer Stuckey
Hope
Sam Stuckey
Council Opposes Frisco Passenger Service Abandonment
Hope city council passed a resolution opposing the Frisco railroad plan to discontinue passenger trains between Hope and Oklahoma. Officials say the service operates at a loss but the vote signals continued community support for the line amid ongoing efforts to obtain permission to discontinue.
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Oklahoma
Fulbright Plans Single Governor for RFC Control
Senator Fulbright of Arkansas proposed a bill to abolish the five member board of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and place management under a single governor. He also introduced a companion measure to clarify RFC lending responsibilities and strengthen its methods. The single governor would prevent wide stepping of responsibility.
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Fulbright
Arkansas
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Senate Banking
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RFC
Chinese Reject UN Bid for Peace in Korea
Tokyo remembers a January 18 report that Beijing rejected a United Nations peace plan for Korea. The broadcast quoted Premier Chow En-lai forwarding the proposal to UN Secretary General David Owen and UN General Assembly chair Roberto Arevalo. The plan urged immediate ceasefire with safeguards, no pursuit of gains, and steps toward restoring a Korean government with local wishes. A five-nation coordination group was to meet later, including US Britain Soviet Russia and Communist China, to discuss Eastern issues and China’s UN representation. The UN political committee approved the five-point plan on January 1 by a single vote.
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China
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Foxhole Fighting Hard in 25 Below Cold Front
On the Korea Central Front soldiers endure 25 below zero conditions as foxholes heat and sleep vanish. Sergeant Thomas G. Zick of San Antonio Texas and Captain Robert E. Kelly of Alden Ave Ance endure frost bite pain, numb feet, and scarce hot chow while maintaining readiness amid continuous artillery and sporadic rifle fire near Wonju Chanju.
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San Antonio
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Geldies Allan Crowle
William Bridge Road
Bronx
New York
Times Square
Newroe
Michael W. Corigia Cathode Chpalain
FSA Ley
Mars
Ates
FOKYO UA tank infantry assault reported near Suwon
Fragmentary dispatch describes tank infantry activity near Suwon and southern approaches, with mentions of Allied air strafing and concentrations around the area. References to forces and movements indicate ongoing combat operations and shifting positions in the region.
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Suwon
Lhwtan
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Allo
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Fight China Policy Drives Senate Debate
Senator McClellan of Arkansas called for aggressive action against Red China over Korean dead, urging bombing of military targets and urging the UN to label Communist China, invoke economic sanctions, and block its UN admission. He tied policy to removing troops from Korea if bombing proceeds. The plan echoed Byrnes proposals from his inaugural address.
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MecClellan
Arkanais
United States
China
McClellan
United Nations
Korea
James
Y. Byrnes
South Carolina
Railmen Seek White House Help in Wage Dispute
Four operating rail unions chiefs eyed White House talks with presidential assistant John Breeman after members rejected a three year peace pact with the railroads. Demonstrations flared in Birmingham and other cities as the army seized the railroads to avert a strike, while unions press for 48 hours pay for a 40 hour week and higher road service wages.
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Oklahoma Kidnapping Arrest Linked to Mossler Family Case
San Diego California reports Oklahoma fugitive Badman Cook, a former convict, was captured in Mexico after a two week international manhunt and will be tried on federal kidnapping charges connected to the Carl Mosser family of Atwood. Authorities also link him to other murder probes in California and Missouri as a suspect in additional slayings. He awaits arraignment in a county jail before federal proceedings, with Sheriff Hart noting the suspect’s mood and demeanor during custody.
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Calif
J. Cook
Department of Justicie Ih
Washington
Mexico
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Atwood
U. & Auornay
Ernestolin
Los Angeles
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Cook
Oklahoma
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Moxser
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Seattle
Robert Dewey
California
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Jark
Feds
Hart Strand
Eriand
Services to Be Held Sunday at Old Liberty
Services are announced for Sunday at Old Liberty Church on Ne roads. The event includes preaching and is scheduled for the afternoon. Details are limited due to fragmented text from the notice.
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