Debris Left by SPG Shells Haunts Hope County
The article recalls two fatal shell accidents linked to the Southwestern Proving Ground in Hope and Hempstead County. It notes five bystanders killed across 1944 and 1949 and warns that postwar duds remain dangerous. The Army continues to staff demolition workers to secure farmland as SPG land reverts to private ownership.
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Ada
Southwestern Proving Ground
Hope
Smmall
SPG
5PG
North Hempstead
Army
Legislature to Take Up Revenue Bills Amid Sessions
Little Roark Jan 24 AUB Revolve producing measures occupy Arkansas legislature as it reconvenes at noon. Gay-Sid McMath to call legislators to weed out duplicating tax bills and push an overall revenue plan through the Revenue Stabilization Act. Sen Elis Fagan to introduce a bill tightening Unemployment Compensation Act provisions and job referral rules. Two others seek to amend a 1947 law on state boards and commissions to permit removal of any member by governor or court option.
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Little Roark
Arkansas
Sid McMath Will
MceMath
Elis Fagan
Litls Rack
Gatling
Funy Lear
Lespedeza Study With Blevins 4-H Club Students
A January 22 field trip by Blevins 4-H Club boys and families studied bicolor lespedeza production. Led by Lester Wade, the group explored how heliotropes provide food and cover for bobwhite quail, a key element in Arkansas Game and Fish restoration efforts.
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Athkaisas Game and Fish
Shortsmen's
4H Club Officers to Receive Special Training
A special 4 H officers training for all Welpstead county 4 H clubs will be held at 10 wellock Tuesday night January 21 at the City Hall in Hope. Officers will broadcast over KAAR from 12 15 to 1 W290. Lunch will be served by the County 4 H Club Council.
Nationalists Leave Big Chinese Cities
Thousands of Nationalist troops withdraw from Nanking Shanghai and Hangchow heading toward Chekiang province as Chiang Kai-shek remains temporarily out of government. Communists claim control of most of China as Peiping surrenders. coalition talks and regional retirements surround the shifting power landscape.
25 000 Rail Workers to Strike
Chicago January 24 25000 engineers will strike against 16 western railroads a week from today over demands for a second engineer and diesel locomotives. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers says negotiations ended January 14 after the mediation board offered arbitration which was rejected.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
W. P Shields
Shell@s
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Rall- Youds
Association of Western Railways
Atyaniy Johnston
Annual C of C Banquet to Be Held Jan. 28
The Hope Chamber of Commerce plans its annual banquet Friday night January 28 at the High School Cafeteria. Alma Ginningham of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce will speak as the event highlights the 1943 program with a review of past activities and plans for the year. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber office.
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Hope Chamber of Commerce
Alma Ginningham
Dallas Charoher of Commerce
Chasiger of Commerce
Furlough for Lafayette Negro Convict Revoked
The governor revoked a six day furlough granted by former Governor Laney to Otho Moore of Lafayette County. Moore was sentenced to two years in November 1948 on a charge of theft and was returned to the state penitentiary upon strong prosecutorial recommendations and sheriff concurrence.
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Little Roch
MeMath
Lafayete County
Ben Laney
Otho Moore
State
Janes Pilkinton
Howe
Wo OH
Gaxer
Lafayette County
Moore
Utter
Charge
Fifth Victim Succumbs In Proving Ground Explosion Near Hope
A 75 mm shell from the Southwestern Proving Ground exploded while being dismantled near Hope on the Blying Highway, killing five people including Herbert Worthey and two Worthey sisters, and seriously injuring two others. The victims were a family gathering at Worthey home. explosions scattered shells around the yard. Funeral services were held for Worthey and sisters. others hold services or were being prepared. State and local police investigated the incident as a horrific accident.
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F . Shipley
Enoch Worthey
Hope
Robert Bain
Worthey
Southwestern Proving Ground
Warrtime
Bleying
Herbert Worthey
Frances Hartsfield Worthey
Melba Joan Worthey
Mary Emma Worthey
Felton Ferris Hartsfield
Betty Jania Worthey
Hartsfield
Mas
Warey
Pam
Sunny
Holly Grove
Proving Ground
The
Star
Asa B
SPG
Hell Grove
Felton Hartefield
Molly Grove
Justine
Connie
Gale
Vaughnny
Loretta
Robirtz
Encch Worthey
Sam Hartsfield
Aee
Enoch Worlthey
Anna Ruth
Joyce
Della
Berbice
Josephine
Elizabeth
Betty Dannia
Sam J. Hartsfield
Finley J
Baovitia
Calif
Frank RR
Lithte Rock
Fred W
Floyd Ro
Forrest DB
B.L. Lloyd
Bovins
Walter B. Shell
Autosia
Wind avalanche uproots trees at used site of ls pourse
An avalanche with strong winds severely disrupted a site described in the Encyclopedia Britannics. Report notes uprooted trees and wind effects continuing to affect the area as observers document the incident.
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Ls Pourse
Senate group seeks to kill filibuster
Washington January 24 Senator Hayden of Arizona, chairman of the Senate rules committee, said a majority will recommend a proposal to limit the filibuster as hearings open on five anti filibuster resolutions. He argued the issue is the type of anti filibuster change to pursue and noted opposition may prevent any move to limit debate. He said seventeen southern senators will oppose limiting debate and that none may support a filibuster against any proposed rules change.
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Washington
Hayden
D-Arizh
Senate
Lilibuster Limited
Getten
Prusidwal
Prescott Resident Hartwell Greeson Dies in Prescott Hospital
Mrs Hartwell Greeson a Prescott resident died last night in a Prescott hospital. She is survived by a daughter Mrs F C Clement of Midhand Michigan her mother Mrs BP Herring of Prescott two sisters Mrs Dale Wilson of Bape and Mrs B Moody of Prescott four brothers Howell and Earl Hodcavy Hetman of Cushing Oklahoma and Hansel of Pyescult Fuowral. Valigerails incomplete.
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Hartwell Greeson
Prescott
F.C. Clement
BP. Herring
Tw Sisters
Dale Wilson
Bape
M's. B
Moody
Iychers
Howell
Earl
Hodcavy
Hetman
Cushing
Okla
Hansel
Pyescult Fuowral
Articles Stolen From Two Vehicles Parked in Hope
Police report two vehicles in Hope were burglarized over the weekend. An eight dollar value of items was taken from a truck owned by Irvin Whatley on Saturday while a .38 caliber pistol was stolen from another car parked at a residence on West Second Street Sunday.
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Trvin Whatley
Duck Huss
British Move to Recognize Israel Reported
A London government source said Britain formally approved recognizing Israel with an announcement soon by Foreign Secretary Bevin. The decision aims to align with Australia and New Zealand. In Paris, Israel was granted de facto recognition by the French government, signaling growing diplomatic ties as armistice talks in Rhodes resume amid cautious optimism.
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London
Isaael
Tae Jnformant
Britain
Bevin
House of Commons
Australia
New Zealand
Parla
Dan
Israel
Tropec
Baptist Meet This Weekend at Rosston
The fifth Sunday meeting of the Union Baptist Association will convene at Rosston Baptist Church on January 29 and 30. Activities include devotional led by Willie Man, special musical numbers, preaching by four preachers, an elders panel on the New Testament Baptist Church identity, devotionals, lunch, and ordination of deacons Doyle Purtle and Alton Bailey. All churches urged to attend.
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Union Baptist Association
Rolston
Mintang
Willie Man
Jlder
Burgh Tungh
Union Associations
W. B. Thomason
Noel O' Sten
New ‘Testament Baptist Church
Ebert O'Steen
Doyle Ingram
Bro
J. B. Silvey
Iidi
Ordinglton
Doyle Purtle
Alton Bailey
Weather Deals Another Blow to Stock Areas
The weather dealt another heavy blow to the Rocky Mountain stock region as heavy snow and blizzards disrupted feed delivery. Sheep and cattle suffer under January storms, with hay shipments planned to Fallon and Saskatoon delayed by harsh conditions. Officials warn of a major industry toll, while storms blanket plains from New Mexico to Canada and slow rail and road transport Coast to coast.
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Chicago
Rocky Mountain
Fallon
Nev
62Nd Troop Carrier Command
Tarvama
Wash
U. S. Weather Bureau
Great Plains
Ensk Ab
Houl
New Mexico
Arizona
Eouthunst
Bhigstof
Aviz
Casper
Wya
Casper Gid Butte
Mant
Ware
California
Pasadena
Atlandena
Glendale
Wilmington
Toa * Angelus
Oregon
Seattle
Misson
Wiscosin
Michigan
Baltimore
New England
Texas
Atlantic
Sylvan J. Pauly
Deer Ledge
Mont
National Wool Growers Association
P Pauly
Utah
Tdwho
Nevada
Garsson brothers convicted in bribery and fraud case
The Garsson brothers and associates faced a federal jury verdict in Lewiston after a trial that exposed a bribery scheme tied to shell manufacturing and lumber ventures. May’s services to bribery were central to the charges, with sentences pending and appeals planned to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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A. Twao
Voli i Barrett
Prettyman
Holgerton
District Court
Dll
Hach
Charles J
Marglotth
Edangel
Tribeq
Garsson Brothers
Agea
Hiya Congressiona Cree
Shell-Naking
Gangkong
Uni
May
Garssone
Comberland Lumber
Goyven
Beef Cattlemen Plan Wednesday Meeting at Hope City Hall
Beef cattlemen, many interested in production and feeds, will meet at Hope City Hall Wednesday at 1 p.m. County Agent Oliver L. Adams and Extension Husbandman W. Muldrow will review breeding dates, purebred selection, and wintering plans. County agenda includes county-wide plan and beef production notes.
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Hope City Hall
Oliver L. Adams
W. Muldrow
Little Roi
Education Group to Meet for First Time in Little Rock
A state education board meeting opens in Little Rock as Graut McMath appoints new members. Ralph the commissioner and McGill chair the session, discussing changes to the board and mission.
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