Hope Chamber urged to fight Frisco passenger service cuts
Hugo appeals to Hope Chamber for support against Frisco railway plans to abandon passenger trains between Hope and Hugo. The letter argues railroads serve the public, must provide full service, and warns abandonment would shift mail and passenger work to less reliable truck routes. A hearing on January 21 in Oklahoma City is noted.
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Hugo
Ohio
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Frisco
Hope
Missouri Parifh
Oklahomaity
Common Sense
United States Mall
Wylie R. McDonald
Denison
Texas
Talbot Feild, Jr
Oklo
RPO
Ashdown
Okio
Frisca
Britishers Stranded in San Francisco Await Transport
British citizens awaiting passage to New England and then New Zealand are stranded in San Francisco with no funds or air reservations. The travel agency is covering their hotel, meals, and other needs, though they face months of delay. Mrs. George E. Dunn laments missing clothes shopping during the stopover. The 32 travelers arrived last Thursday seeking onward flights to New Zealand.
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San Francisco
New England
Tavel
England
George E. Dunn
New Zealand
Sgt Caudle's Body Enroute Home from Okinawa Death
The body of T-Sgt Terrel M. Caudle 24 killed in action on Okinawa April 23 1943 is enroute home for burial. He is survived by his widow a son Jim Bill his parents Mr and Mrs W A Caudle of Sodcaw a brother Nolen of Waca Texas and a sister Mrs A E Butler of Bodeaw.
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Terrel M. Caudle
Okinawa
Jim Bill
W. A. Caudle
Sodcaw
Nolen
Waca
Texas
A. E. Butler
Bodeaw
Rain Flood Continues in This Section Weather Report
Rain continues to flood the area with temperatures fluctuating from 40 to 94 degrees over 24 hours. Rainfall during the period totals 4.78 inches after adding 3.96 inches over the weekend.
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Rabi
Both Houses Pass McMaths Bond Election Bill
Arkansas lawmakers approved Governor Sid McMaths plan for a $28,000,000 highway bond issue with the Senate passing a four annual subs totaling 28,000,100 and the House vote 6-2. The bills await cross-approval before going to the governor, with a special election to be proclaimed at least 15 days before the vote.
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Little Rock
Jhouses
Arkansas
Sid McMath
Senate
McMath
Ito
Ellis Fagan
Fagan
Arkansans in Congress Get Top Posts
Arkansas seven Democratic representatives drew nine committee assignments for the 81st Congress. Most kept prior posts while newcomer Tackett joined the judiciary committee ranking 14th among Democrats. Trimble added public works and house administration, Harris holds two posts on commerce and District of Columbia. Other Arkansans moved up in seniority across appropriations, ways and means, agriculture, and banking committees.
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Washington
Arkansas
Arkansans
Rep
Tackett
Judiciary Committee
Trimble
Public Works Committee
House
District of Columbia
Harris
Commerce
District of Cohabia
Norrel
Appropriations
Mills
Gathings
Hays
Some Relief From Weather Promised
The Associated Press reports Arkansas weather shifting from freezing rain to brief relief, then bitter cold again midweek. Little Rock predicts rising temperatures Tuesday night but cold returns Wednesday with scattered showers and possible snow flurries. Lower rivers remain minor flood risk as Arkansas towns record subfreezing lows around 21 to 22 degrees.
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Associated Press
Arkansis
U. S
Little Rock
Nashville
Arkansas
jDrars
Dardanelle
Morriston
Gilbert
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Sets Five Day Turkey Season
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission approved a five day turkey season to run in a restricted list of South Arkansas counties. The gobbler season will be published in the next ten days. The commission also ordered year round fishing restrictions at Bear Creek Jake in Tee county and Bloish Creek Jake in Philips county and called for funds for the 319,00 Deesjar Lake project in Benton county.
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Bear Greek Jake
Tee County
Bloish Creek Jake
Philips Couny
Deesjar Lake
Benton County
Band Concert Showcases Two Soloists at Hope Event
Hope High School and Junior High bands present a January 27 concert in the high school auditorium featuring two soloists. Billy Beaty will perform Intermezzo by Buch tel and Caroline Hawthorne plays Etude Caprice by Moszkowski while the bands accompany. The Junior High band of seventh and eighth graders, about forty members, opens the program with selections including United Nations March King The Voyager Overture King Marilyn Waltz Delamater Deep River and more.
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Hope High School
Fivo
Billy Beaty
Joe Beaty
Emmet
Buchtel
Billy
Caroline Hawthorne
Moszkowski
Caroline
Harry Hawthorne
United Nations
Marilyn
Tackett Calls for More State Power Plants
Rep. Tackett proposes building a steam generating plant in western Arkansas to convert slack coal into cheap power. He sees government and private groups forming a corporation to own stock and market the electricity, addressing scarce power for Jones Mill Aluminum and new industries.
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Washington
Arkansas
Rep
Tackett
D-Ark
Logan
Scott
Sebastian
Jones Mill
Constitutional convention bill to meet in Little Rock
In Arkansas a bill by Senators Ellis Payn of Little Rock and John Cloer of Springdale proposes a state constitutional convention to be held in Little Rock on May 31, 1949. Delegates include leaders from Senate, House, judicial council, circuit and chancery judges, and the governor. The constitution drafted would go to a public vote within three to six months. The Senate also approved a related measure by a 32 to 0 vote.
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Mittees
Arkansas
McMath
Roads and Highways
House
Senate
Cach House
Claud Coflett
Benton C County
Ellis Fagan
Little Rock
Vibes
Fagan
Depo Ment
Fuscal Control Board
Alf Johnson
Highway Department
Frank Storey
Fiscal Board
Rock
iFi
Ellis M. Payai
John W. Cloer
Springdale
Judicial Council
Hhe Senate
SPG Owners Warned to Report Duds in Southwest
Land in the Southwestern Proving Ground area has been largely sold back to original owners and veterans, creating a risk from unexploded shells. Captain Asa B. Luter and the 1900th TSC-CE, Det. 6, bomb disposal team urge landowners to report duds to render them harmless. Capt. Luter will be in Hope about two weeks, reachable at 315 West Division or by phone 634, and warns against plowing marked surface-use land or handling any found ordnance.
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Southwestern Proving Ground Area
Corps of Engineers
Commerce 5St
Dallas
Texas
Asa B. Luter
Luter
West Divion
Hope
Sind
Death of socialite Baker examined for gunfire clues
In Tallahassee Florida three people faced paraffin tests to determine if they fired the gun that killed Greenville Baker a socialite heir. The coroner’s verdict left murder or self damage as possibilities while FBI and hair analysis were sought for confirmation.
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Fla
Greenville
Beans) Baker
New York
William D. Hopkins
Baker
Here
BBE
Washington
Hopkins
PBS Laboratory
Techans 40
FBI
Met
Frank Stoglampyer
Ponzi dies in charity ward after fraud menaced millions
Charles Ponzi, famed for his 1920s financial swindle that duped Americans of over 15 million dollars, dies Saturday in a hospital charity ward. He was 7 or 71. Deported to Italy, later to Brazil, he suffered paralysis and blindness before death.
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Rio de Janeier
Charles Fonzi
Ponzi
United States
Italy
Brazil
Boston
Europe
Plymouth
Punzi
McMath Chooses Coin Flip as Decision Method
Little Reck January 18 reports Governor McMath examined two pennies on his desk. When asked about them, he flipped one, caught it midair, and declared the soundest method for reaching a decision is a coin flip.
The Ordinary Man as the Century's New Hero
HAL BOYLE argues the twentieth century needs a new hero, the ordinary man. He critiques herd mentality, laments failing leaders, and asserts that the American hero today is the common man who seeks security and chooses responsibility over blind following.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Vpi
Fera
Les
Mery
America
Tod You
Tno
Farm Bureau Membership Dinner Tonight
The Hempstead County Farm Bureau hosts its membership dinner at 7 PM tonight at First Christian Church in Hope. Ury McKenzie notes over 60 are expected for the organization meeting. Melson Frazier of Washington chairs the organizing committee with members from Blevins Patmos Ozun Sweet Home and others guiding the township membership program.
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Siys Ury Mckenzie
Shaver Springs
Hempstead County
Farm Bureau
Melson Frazier
Washington
Bolts W Ace
J. W. Seymour
DeRean
Bill Roeulun
Bodean
Twyman Hollis
Spring Wil
Lila Collins
Vitor Crook
Roy Campbell
Wallaburg
Warren Nesbitt
Saline
Joan J. Wilsonry Garland
BR. B. Arnold
Nowland
Clyde Cummings
Redland
Bert Scott
Mine Creek
Karl &. Radley
Ozun
Datta Hulsey
Lkxar
President's Program Seems Assured in Congress Returns
President Truman's program appears assured as administration supporters secure chairmanships of most key committees. Democrats claim control of appropriations banking labor judiciary and foreign affairs panels, while one committee remains unsettled. House action also signals shifts as two Southern Democrats lose posts and lawyers are favored for investigative roles.
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Washington
Darn
Truman
Alon
Brown
Robert L. Downghton
North Carolna
White House
Teoma
Daughten
Holters
Ameria
Don & Rankin
Miss
Edward Hebert
Inauguration Day Hints and Historical Echoes
Washington chatter swirls over Truman's inauguration as a new term begins amid crowds and celebrations. The article recalls Roosevelt and Lincoln era themes, the vice presidency, and expected parade routes while noting salary discussions and the eve of a major public event.
Prince Khan Weds Actress Rita Hoy Sparks Hearts
Cannes reports Aly Khay's marriage to actress Rita Hoy will affect many hearts as Alyvoo, son of a wealthy Aya, announced the wedding after a divorce. Emrys Wilbrawny and Williams offered conflicting views on the romance and the public interest in the union.
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Prince Khan
Cannes
Ponce
Aly Khay
Alyvoo
Aya
Rita
Hoy
Emrys
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