New Steel Desk Marks a Change for a Veteran Editor
In a humorous column, a veteran editor recalls swapping a crowded wooden desk for a wide new steel surface. He notes the desk’s bare expanse mirrors the relentless flow of news, the pull of filing versus daily edits, and jokes about staying tidy as decades of clippings and references shift to Hope Furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Palmer
Jim Henry
Wynn Denty
Hempstead County Abstract Company
Hope Furniture Company
Toom
Barney Hamm
Wallace Cook
Edtor
J. N. Heiskell
Arkansas Gazette
Gazette
J. N
Bermuda
Fred Heiskell
Ned
Fred
Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
Hebi
Questionnaires mailed to veterans and married registrants
Local Selective Service Board No. 29 announces mailing of questionnaires to married men and veterans. Registrants must fill all applicable blanks, sign the form in person or with witnesses, and return within ten days. Volunteers in Hempstead County will assist registrants in MacNab, McCusl, Blevins, Patmos, Fulton, Washington, and nearby towns.
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Selective Service Local Board No. 29
B. W. Edwards
R. E. Cain
J. M. Dutfit
Hempstead
Mary Snates
MacNab
Sanders Muses
McCus
BR. Meaders
Blevins
Lieblong
Patmos
B. Odem
Fulton
Etter
Washington
Rope
Hampstead
Jans Lo Wilson
Jus Lue Brown
Jeb Te Vesey
Talbot Feld
Edward Lester
Pike Wilson
Reorganization of Government Is Huge Task
Washington January 18 Special reports the bipartisan Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch proposes a sweeping plan to streamline the federal government. The 12 member group led by former President Hoover estimates 1810 components employing 2,092,180 civilians and a yearly cost near 45 billion dollars. The magnitude of the reform spans nine departments and hundreds of subdivisions with facilities nationwide.
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Ceditor
Arkansas Public Expenditure Council
Sam Hays
Clovis Copeland
Arkansas Public Ex Penditure Council
C. B. Coates
Fred Hamlin
Commission On Organization
Executive Branch
Miles Scull
John McClellan
Ofce
Glovis Copeland
Washington
Jan
Commission
Congress
Norbert Hoover
Trusmond
John L McC
Philadelphia
Uncle Sam
United States
Army
Navy
Veterans Administration
Post Office
Post Office Department
Ian Hoover
McClellan
Dean Acheson
Jinder
Carter Manasco
Alabama
Gedas H. Mead
Mead Paper Company
Dayton
Ohio
James K. Pollock
Department of Political Science
University of Michigan
James H. Rowe, Jr
New Yorkers Paid to Stay in Florida
New Yorkers draw state unemployment benefits in Florida totaling about 400 009 plus 95 000 veterans on adjustment benefits. The combined figure marks a 635 percent rise in three months. Officials note earlier lack of checks allowed out-of-state claims until controls were added last year. A six-person New York staff now processes the claims. Fraud violations carry up to 300 dollar fines or six months in jail plus repayment penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
New York
Bond Vote Set By House After Passage Of Highway Plan
Arkansas House approves Gov McMath highway bond bill 94 to 1 and sends it to the governor who will delay signing until tomorrow. Senate has passed a separate but identical measure and a special election date of Feb 8 is discussed, with a test suit possible during interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Brown
Little Rock
UPI
House
Sid McMath
Senate
W. J. Ward
Lee County
Lee Bearden
McMath
MacMath
Hempstead County Farm Bureau Heads Launch 1949 Plan
Sixty eight volunteers attended the Hempstead County Farm Bureau dinner as the 14a Membership Program was launched under Melson Frazier’s chairmanship. Ury McKenzie urged farmers to actively invite neighbors to join and support farming on a stable future, noting past Farm Bureau achievements and the need for parity, rural electrification, and agricultural research. Andrew Avery outlined program details for 1949, Byron Huddleston tied issues to outreach, and Rev J E Cooper led songs. Checkup meetings will be held in 32 townships this Friday and January 28 for a final progress report.
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Hempstead County
Farm Bureau
Melson Frazier
Washington
Ury McKenzie
McKenzie
Ed Lee
Sweet Home
County Organization Committee
Zoe
Andrew Avery
Baird's Chapel
Arkansas Farm Bureau
Avery
Byron Huddleston
Mr. Avery
J. E. Cooper
First Methodist Church
William P. Hardegree
Chalman Frazier
Star
KXAR
Sixth Husband for Actress Arlene Judge in New Jersey
Film actress Arlene Judge wed George Ross of New York an insurance executive, in Fort Tee New Jersey. Mayor Charlies Heft officiated at the ceremony. The wedding was originally set for May 4 but postponed. Judge had divorced Henry Top ping last April. Top ping later married star Lung Turner. Judge received a $100,000 cash settlement.
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Fort Tee
N. J
Arlene Jidee
George Ross
New York
Charlies Heft
Rass
Jagi
Judge A
Henry
Bob) Topping
Lung Turner
Jude
Bridgeport
Conn
Topping
Wesley Ruggles
Vineiny Morvan Ryan
Chigado
Raf Iomicer
James R. Adams
Nationalists Urge Peace Talks in China and Middle East
The executive Yuan led by Chiang Kai-shek calls for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations with the Communists to end fighting in China as Chiang’s forces face dire prospects. In parallel, Britain signals possible recognition of Israel if the US backs peace in the Middle East as talks in Cairo and Tel Aviv gain momentum amid regional diplomacy.
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Associated Press
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Executive Yuan
Chiang
Legislative Yuan
Uan
Manchuria
Mui Tau-tung
Washington
Nanking
Canton
Peiping
Britain
Israel
United States
Middle East
Palestine
I T
Bevin
Cyprus
Egypt
Negev Desert
Tel Aviv
Lebanon
Trans-Jordan
Yemen
Dean Acheson
Moral Normal People and Healthy Rabbits Change Habits
HAL BOYLE recounts a humorous tale about a serious student George who debates world population with his teacher. The piece follows his courtship with Grace, their surprising marriage, and a family that grows with many children, all while they endlessly ponder reducing population growth.
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Grace
George
George, Jr
Bin
Maile
Melba
Grace Ellun
Winlers
Heemen
Harold
Hansel
Gewen
Busi Fs Ness
Himsel
George Yung
Inaugural tax vote signals possible GOP Dixiecrat deal
Washington reports a 47 to 44 Senate defeat of a bill exempting inaugural parade and ball tickets from excise taxes. The result, aided by six southern Democrats, hints at a potential GOP-Dixie Democrat coalition affecting the Truman administration. Key figures include Senators Brewster Hayden Morse McCarthy and Baldwin.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
South
Brewster
R-Me
Hayden
Arizona
Congressional
Repubicans
Melvin Hildreth
Gwelu Sam
Hildreth
Royal Committee
House
Lenany Baldwin
Trueman
Baldwin
McCarthy
Wis
Thayer
Sulk
Gal Anether
Arkansas Young Democrats Renew Chapter
Arkansas Young Democrats renewed their chapter in Little Rock with charter presented to rank Cox. State president presided as Arkansas Senators McClellan and Pulbsight attended along with Edwin E. Dunaway and the state volunteers in a formal ceremony yesterday.
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Arkansas Young Democrats
Washington
Yong Democrats
Arkansas
Rank Cox
Arkanag
McClellan
Pulbsight
Edwin £. Dunaway
Little Buck
Hope City Council Approves Ordinances and Actions
Hope City Council passed two ordinances closing Hammonds Street at Paul A Lewis request and amending street and sidewalk work for pipe laying with penalties for nonrepair. The meeting set February 1 as Boy Scout Day and authorized sale of surplus airport equipment. The council opposed stopping Frisco rail service Hope to Hugo and directed auto tag rules for local businesses.
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Hope
Hammonds Street
Paul A. Lewis
Elks Hall
Otis
Wope Youth Centan
C. Thomas
Municipal
William Routon
Frisco
Hugo
Hope Bi
World labor界 splits as three nations quit WFTU
Paris reports the American British and Dutch delegates walk out of the World Federation of Trade Unions Executive Board after a vote to suspend WFTU activities for a year amid charges of Communist propaganda. British delegate Arthur Deakin declares the end of his involvement.
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Paris
World Federation of Trade Unions Executive Board
WETU
British
Trades Union Council
WEEU
Beferals
Russia
Maly
China
Arthur Deakin
British Trades Titan Congress
Renin
James B. Carey
Sttrer
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Clor
Ues
American Federation of Labor Bever
Fong
Wivope
America
Bord
Sanor
Deakin
College Head Warns Against Nationalization of Industry
A Tennessee college leader, Weis, urged caution against nationalizing industry while addressing the Lions Club Reve. He warned such a move could reduce national income and workers’ purchasing power by about 30 percent, arguing a shift toward international control would harm the economy.
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Liong Club
Coast Guard Cutter Eastwind Crashes Off Jersey Shore
A collision between the cutter Eastwind and a tanker offshore near New Jersey left several crew dead and many injured. Survivors were aboard the vessel Junior with twenty or more rescued. the tanker Gulfstream proceeded to New York under its own power. The disaster prompted firm orders to abandon ship and rapid rescue by Coast Guard and other ships in foggy seas.
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New York
Jane
Teast
Coast Guard
Jersey
Bar
Republic of
Bia
Coast
Abi
Ni Her
Frank
Baltimore
He Grant
Gulfstream
York
Newport News
Guara
Suray
Junior
Boston
Ihe Coast Guard
Suzann A. H. Bull Shipping Co
Sai ‘Wanker
Legislature Alters Arkansas School Election Dates
An act signed by the governor changes school election dates from the third Saturday in March to the second Tuesday in October. County Examiner Brown will supply election materials with instructions for the next summer election.
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Brown
Floyd Crow Receives Arkansas Attorney License
Floyd Charles Crow of Hope Arkansas has been granted a license to practice law in the state. The Arkansas Board of Law Examiners added his name to the list of admissible attorneys alongside Chester Lloyd Grey of Derado, Arkansas.
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Floyd Charles Crow of
Hope
Site Rock
Arkansas Board of Law
Exa
Ahxttorneys
Lst
Floyd Charles Crow
Ark
Chester Lloyd Greey
Derado
Arkansas Senators Back Acheson Despite Split Vote
Washington January 19 headline notes Fulbright and Arkansas senators voted to confirm Acheson as secretary yesterday. The record mentions a split toward a later vote on the tax measure with Fulbright opposing some provisions while others supported.
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Washington
Seaplorg
Fulbright
Arkansas
Acheson
Avi
Federa
Ackels
Taxep
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