Our Daily Read Bed Poll on Best Picture of 1952
The paper cites a year end poll showing High Noon as best picture with 47 votes, The Quiet Man second with 40, The Greatest Show on Earth third with 22, and The Snows of Kilimanjaro fourth with 12. Gary Cooper is cited as top actor and Barry Fitzgerald as top supporting actor.
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Asics Proeas
Millon-Ewide
Boi Pele Covilwors
Gary Cooper
Barry Fitzgicild
Wis Thelmas Riter
Flory
Jane Frorian
Nationvivide
Barry Fitzgerald
Kirty Fuends
Yale
Oath
Yes
Hope
Paul JE. Jones
Edilier
Eldon Cullman
Suencer Theater
Trish
Utke AP
Mike
Arth
Kul Wanjaro
Reds Likely to Place Airmen on Trial
TOKYO AP American officials said Chinese Communists might be laying the groundwork for a propaganda spy trial of 11 American airmen shot down in a B 29 near the Manchurian border January 12 The other crew members were killed when the plane wrecked only 11 survivors parachuted to safety Peiping radio said the plane was shot down over Korea and that the officers and men who parachuted were special agents Sent by the U S government to organize sabotage The Air Force said the plane was attacked 15 miles south of the Yalu River within Korean territory but could have crash landed in Manchuria after being crippled by bullets The 14 crew members were on a psychological warfare mission dropping leaflets over North Korean cities It was feared the 11 flyers would trigger a diplomatic tangle The U S had not recognized Peiping China so there are no diplomatic relations China not formally at war in Korea contending troops there are volunteers The Peiping broadcast charged the Americans were spies and accused the United Nations of murder of war prisoners delaying supplies and engaging in bacteriological warfare
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Tokyo
Manchu- Suan
Ate Tucker
Peipihy
Red Propaganda Organ
Korea
U. S
Yalu River
Manchuria
Ted China
China
Peiping
United Nations
Farmers urged to aid themselves in economy drive
Waldo Frasier of the Arkansas Farm Bureau told about 50 farmers from ten counties to seek self help and avoid dependence on government subsidies. He urged realism in farm problems during a district bureau meeting in the courthouse.
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Waldo Frasier
Little Rock
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Fraster
Farm Bureau
Frasier
U S Jets Shoot Down 4 and Damage 9 Planes in Korea
American Sabres hurled into a dogfight over North Korea, downing four MiGs and damaging nine more as 56 MIGs engaged 35 Sabres in a high altitude air battle. Captain Alphine Overton of Andrews, S C, claimed his fourth MiG in three days while ground forces clashed along the Western Front near Yonchan. Ground fighting outside the air battle was light.
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Robert Udice Shoul
Korea
Alphine
Overton
Andrews
S. C
Big Nort Will
Yonchan
President Calls in Cabinet for first Eisenhower session
President Eisenhower convened his Cabinet at the White House for the first formal session. He arrived by 9:45 with the meeting set for 10 oclock. W J McNeil acted as defense secretary in place of Charles E Wilson who has yet to be cleared. Wilson agreed to divest his 24 billion dollars GM stock ahead of his nomination.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Tonmiay
R Eisenhower
Charles E. Wilson
Defense Department
W. J. McNeil
McNeil
Defense
Department
Wilson
Isenhower
General Motors
Three Wildcat Oil Tests Being Eyed With Interest
In Hempstead local oilmen watch three wildcat tests by Exploration Drilling Co of Dallas. A shallow test two miles northeast of Oran SE should finish this week, with a second probable drill nearby if it fails. Drillers aim for 2800 feet. Bedcan Bank No 2 near Hempstead county line is at 4500 feet, and Wheelers Drilling Co of Shreveport has 1200 feet set at Austin Foster wildcat in Lafay ette County with plans to reach 7200 feet.
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Hempstead
Exploration Drilling Company of
Dallas
Oran
Wheelers Drilling Co
Shreveport
Austin
Eight Held for P. O. Burglaries
SHREVEPORT Louisiana officers hold eight suspects tied to burglaries of four Texas post offices and forged money orders across ten states. Postal inspector George T Heaberg Jr says three known involved include J R Turner of Notices Texas Kayne Dyson of Odessa Texas and Robert Adams of Tracy City Tennessee. Adams faced 3000 bond after Shreveport arrest and ayud led to Turner and a woman’s arrest.
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Shreveport
Texas
George T. Heaberg Jr
Ft. Worth
Notices
Tex
Kayne Dyson
Odessa
New Mexico
Robert Adams
Tracy
Tenn
Adams
Twwner
Accused Slayer Head to Take Mental Test
Desarc Arkansas. Tames W Head to be committed to Arkansas State Hospital at Little Rock after arraignment on first degree murder charges in death of their 9 year old foster child Mary Wolfe. Mary’s body found in a barrel on the Head farm December 30. Prosecutor Reed says both Head and wife Linda blame each other. pleas to be entered by attorneys when allowed.
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Desarc
Ark
Tames W. Head
Arkansas State
Live Rock
Read
Linda
Mary Wolfe
John YD. Thwealt
Mel
Head
B. Reed
Joe K. Caskey
Defendnt
Lille Rock Institution
Reed
Mary
Head Farm
Brother of Hope Man Dies in Texas
Gtha Albritton aged 42 died of a heart attack Tuesday at his Austin home. Survivors include his brother Aubrey Albritton of Hope and his mother Mrs. George Fist of Houston Texas.
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Gtha Albritton
Austin
Texas
Aubrey Albritton
Hope
George Fist
Houston
Tex
Blizzard Rips Panhandle With Ice and Snow Across Texas
A severe Panhandle blizzard drove hazardous travel as ice toppled power lines and snow depths reached 2 to 3 inches at Tadbox and around 10 inches at Ak in. Hundreds of motorists sought refuge as buses stalled and buses crowded homes. Widespread strong winds lashed the region with hurricane‑force gusts in clear areas.
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Amarillo
Vex
Panhandle Plains
Texas
Pahandle
Tadbock
al Akin
Highway Patrol
Panhandle
East Texas
Upper Gulf Coaat
Haskell Jones and Family Returning to Hope
Haskell Jones, former KXAR program director, will return to the KXAR staff on January 28, per general manager L B Tooley. He leaves KXAR in August and comes from Radio Station KWTX in Waco with his family, who will reside at 516 North Washington Street in Hope.
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Haskell Jones
KXAR
Kxar Shaff
L. B. Tooley
Mr. Jones
Hope
KWTX
Waco
Texas
Kxar Jn
Jones
North
Washington St
Two Phones At Every Desk In Age Of Office Business
A humorous HAL BOYLE piece imagines the office phone net failing to connect a $1,000,000 Smith & Sons order as executives, secretaries, and family members all distract the line. The gag centers on misrouted calls, busy signals, and the absurdity of phone dependence in modern commerce.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Smith & Sons
Smith
Smithers
House Passes Fiscal Code Senate Balks
Arkansas senators report a stalemate as the House pushes a fiscal code measure while the Senate resists carving out needed support. Governor Cherry faces opposition as lawmakers debate the bill’s scope and blue ribbon status. Continued on Page Two.
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House
Senate
Elis Magan
Tols
Abe
Sen. Great
Woman Freed by a Faulty Memory
In Arkansas City a 41 year old woman was freed of a charge of driving off a car without the owner's consent. Miss Juanita Hilton claimed a memory lapse after a night of drinking led Carlton J. Valentine to say she had permission. The car was recovered and Valentine faced a $10 fine plus costs for drunken public behavior.
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Uexarkana
Lfe
Arkansas City
Juanita Hisson
Vourt
Carlton J. Valentine
Hope
Ils Hilton
Valentine
Polles
Max Tackell
Miss Hilton
Pallee
Will Steel
Ministers Thankful for Church Page in The Hope Star
Ministers of Hope area praise the weekly church page funded by sponsors. In a published statement they thank supporters and urge readers to engage with the page to influence lives and encourage regular church attendance. Signed by Virgil D Keeley A Whitlow T Lawrence Charles Chambers Jr J Howard White C M Montgomery.
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the Star
Bkef
Geaders
Hope Aid
Hope Star
Bly
Lonig
Long Amma
Virgil D. Keeley
A. Whitlow
T. Lawrence
Charles Chambers, Jr
J. Howard White
C. M. Montgomery
Morgan-Lindsey Names New Manager A. C. Ball
Announcement that A. C. Ball of Ruston Louisiana is appointed manager of the Morgan Lindsey Store locally. Ball has long service with the five and ten store and is a church member with a family.
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Morgan-Lindsey
A. C. Ball
Ruston
Louisiana
Morgan Lindsey
Ball
Five
Church of Chelat
J Me
Confirmation Might Possibly Come Today
Reported remarks from Wilson and others about possible action on divestiture of investments in General Motors. The committee recessed after a tense session and there was no definite vote. Ay Taft of Ohio indicated a nomination decision by Monday. Continued on Page.
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John L. Steele Wastiington
Wilson
General Motors
Fuythermore
Banala
Sehhower
Tiv
Ay Taft
Ohio
Benate Ation
Ho Vald
Move Started to Revamp Game Group
Rep George Holmes of Cleveland County said today that one member of the Mouse faction signed a pledge to vote against any appropriation for the Game and Fish Commission unless the Commission adheared to preconditions. The group would block any appropriation. Conditions mirror those once set by the Legislative Council: regulate hunting licenses for squirrels and rabbits and issue fishing licenses to individuals over five without charge. The commission has broad powers to regulate but follows the act. Holmes declined to name other signers.
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E Rock
George" Holmes
Cleveland County
Jimes
Legislative Council
Hectic Womanless Wedding to Aid Local Dimes Drive
Local prominent Hono men stage a Womanless Wedding to raise funds for the March of Dimes. The charity show at City Wall opens at 7 40 p m Friday January 80 with acts from Rose Marie Steins School of Dance the National Honor Society of Hope High School and a royal barber shop quartet. Admission is 50 and 25 cents.
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Honomon
City Wall
American Legion
WEW Auxiaries
March of Dimes Fund
Hempstead
County
Rose Marie Stein
Danca
National Honor Society of Hope High School
Frances Welgenberger
Five Youthful Escapees Retaken Near Arkangag School
Two of seven youths who escaped from the Roya Industrial School last Sunday remain at large while three boys were arrested in Loulevill and five escapees were retaken. Names include Shoprill Ill, Floyd Gilbert, and James Cruchfie ville with linked locations.
Prison Riot Ends at Rockview Prison
BELLEFONTE Pa UP The state halted riot at Rockview prison after 72 hours as 325 inmates surrendered and six guards were freed. authorities study reprisals while National Guard planes hovered and no hostages were harmed. The revolt, partly over food and parole policy, involved fewer than half the Monday outbreak. Governor Fine ordered a hard line, and the rest of the inmates surrendered unconditionally.
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Bellefonte
Rockview Prison
John
National Guard
Rockview
Eisenhower's Son Quite Perplexed Recall From Korea
Maj John Eisenhower expressed confusion over being recalled from Korea to attend his father’s inauguration. He said it was a surprise and appreciated Truman’s kindness. He felt embarrassed about the special privilege and will return to Korea next Wednesday after arriving home with his wife in Tughland Pals New York.
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Eisenhower
Washington
Korea
Arkansas House weighs repeal of cigarette daily trade act
Lille Rock Arkansas lawmakers consider repealing the cigarette daily trade law. The House Judiciary Committee proposed a 10 day cooling off period for divorce cases and recommended reinstating merchant control over cigarette prices as part of the repeal.
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Lille Rock
House Judiciary Committee
Noy
Arkansas House
Cigaretta Daly
Navy Sage
Eisenhower taps Dulles ally to head foreign policy post
Senate sources say John Foster Dulles and Walter Bod will steer foreign policy with undersecretary Donald B. Lourie of Michigan likely to be named. The State Department leadership appears unsettled as committees weigh the administration’s choices. page continues.
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Wasifington
Eisenhower
Idm
State Department
John
Fer Dullay
Walter Bod
Bishone
Senate
Foreign Relations Co
Donald B. Lourie
Stala
Adm
Henry Cabot Ledge
Washington Utes Plan Overhaul Secretary Benson Says
Washington headline fragment indicates Secretary Benson announced a plan for overhauling administration. President Eisenhower’s chief made plain a 49 conspicuous point yesterday. Further context is unreadable.
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Martin
Washington Utes
Benson
Eisenhower
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