Eisenhower urges consumer credit standby controls
President Eisenhower proposes restoring standby controls over consumer credit while noting the economy grows at a tamer pace. His annual economic report cites a near 400 billion dollar economy and urges debt reduction before tax cuts, with fresh legislation including farm relief and expanded home repair loans and Area Assistance Administration programs.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington m
Eisernhower
Con Rares
United State
Eisenhower
Ex Con Who Stole Police Car Arrested in Roswell
A 20 year old ex convict from Texas who escaped from State Police headquarters in a stolen squad car was captured in Roswell New Mexico. He faced charges of breaking and entering and is linked to car theft and bad checks in New Mexico and Arkansas. His accomplice, Charles Louis Gray, was returned to Texas to face local charges.
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Little Rock
Texas
Roswell
N. M
Robert Lee Jones
Jones
Layington
Carlsbad
Arlesia
Jakes
Little Rioek
Charles Louis Gray
Paiu McDonald
New Mexico
Mineral Springs
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Houston
Tex
Hillsboro
Gray
Village Mill
State Poice
Man Sought for Gun Duel is Arrested
HOLLY SPRINGS Miss One of two men sought for questioning in four burglaries and a gun duel with police at Clarendon Ark was arrested here last night State Patrolman Jimmy Warren identified Walter Jester 38 an ex convict He said Jester s girlfriend Mrs Maney S Campbell 28 was arrested with the man when police stopped Jester s pickup truck for a routine check A 32 caliber pistol was found in Campbell s purse and she was charged with carrying a concealed weapon The two men fled police in a dirt road dust and later the getaway car was found abandoned A truck was stolen about a mile up the road The truck was ditched 30 miles away in Mc Crory where a car was stolen Washam who jumped 2000 bond on safe burglary charges at Memphis still is being sought About 400 and a 32 caliber pistol were taken in the Clarendon burglaries.
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Holly Springs
Miss
Clarendon
Ark
Jimmy Warren
Walter Jester
Jester
Maney S. Campbell
McCrory
Washam
Memphis
Texarkana Death of 73YearOld George Wiggins
George Wiggins aged 73 a resident of Hempstead County died late Monday in a Texarkana nursing home. He leaves brother John Wiggins of Hope and sisters Mrs Edgard Van Sickle of Fort Smith and Mrs Mary Jane Gleghorn of Hope. Funeral services set for 2:80 p m Tuesday at Herndon Cornelis Chapel with Rev Virgil Keeley. Burial in Mouser Cemetery of Rocky Mound.
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George W. Wiggis
Long Gime
Hempstead
Texarkana
John Wiggins
Hope
Edgard van Sickle
Fort Smith
Mary Jane Gleghorn
Herndon- Cornelis Chapel
Virgil Keeley
Mouser
Rocky Mound
Auto Accident Report at Sixth and Elm Streets
City police reported minor damage after an auto accident at Sixth and Elm Streets yesterday noon. Officers said few details were available and initial investigation continues with Sam Huckabee and M T McBryde involved.
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Teria Dlederatt Bar
Urivengors
Sam Huckabee
M Ot
McBryde
Sixth
Elm Streets
Price Waives Examination in Indecent Exposure Case
E. A. Bud Price waived examination on three counts of willful indecent exposure to juniors and was held for grand jury action. Bond set at 4,000 after arrest January 18 following disturbances at three local grade schools on January 11. Price, about 55, of Garland City, faces charges.
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E. A
Bud) Price
Price
Garland City
VFW to Meet Wednesday
The local VFW post will fold its regular meeting Wednesday night at eight o clock. All members are urged to be present.
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VFW
English Butcher Battles Porters Over Meat Toting
In London a 41 year old butcher, David Durrant, challenges Britain's TGWU porters at Smithfield Market, claiming the right to haul meat himself and pass fees to customers. Porters, led by Joker Spencer Tribe the King of Smithfield, threaten a strike to stop the move. Retailers and the City of London back Durrant, arguing wholesalers must allow self handling to reduce meat prices.
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Edwin Shanke
London
Sixfootey
David Durrant
Britain
Transport and General Workers Union
TGWU
Smithfield
Durrant
Joker Spencer
Bul
Burrant
City of London
Tom Lynch
United Church Women Meet Wednesday
The United Church Women of Hope will meet at the First Methodist Church on Wednesday January 25 from 9 to 11 am for a joint study of The Christian Mission in a Revolutionary World. Members from Presbyterian, Christian, Episcopal, and Methodist churches will participate with speakers and a potluck lunch following a short FECOSS reminder.
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United Church Women of Hope
First Methodist Church
Floyd Shacklock
John Skoglund
Wil
Presbyterian Church
Mesdames Mack Stuart
James H. Miller
W. E. Waller
Haskell Jones
G. B. Hughes
C. C. Lewis
Dorsey McRae Sr
Jim McKenzie
Christian Church
Oliver Adams
Floyd Porterfield
Robert Gayle
Ernest Graham
Episcopal Church
Sam McGill
C. P. Tolleson
Methodist Church
John B. Gardner
R. T. White
Ross Moore
Stith Davenport
L. B Tooley
Lex Helms Jr
Ozan Baptists to Hold Revival
Ozan Baptist Church will host a revival starting 11:35 p.m. January 25 and continuing through January 28. Rev. Horage Duke will preach and Rev. Jon Packham will direct music. Everyone is invited.
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Yiviyal
Ozan Baptist Church of
Ozan
Horage Duke
Jon Packham
Dulles Calls for Nonpartisan Foreign Policy Cooperation
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles urged Republicans and Democrats to avoid political fighting over foreign policy. He warned that election year wrangling could erode foreign nations' confidence and raise the risk of war by questioning U S resolve. He noted bipartisan consensus on long term aid and cited Sen Walter F George's opposition to long term commitments despite a meeting with President Eisenhower.
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Donald J. Gonzales
Washington
UPI
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
America
U. S
U.S
Congress
Walter F. George
D-Ga
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Eisenhower
Two Arkansas Youths Face Murder Trial
Two Arkansas youths stand accused in a Henderson Kentucky murder case. Benjamin C. Sittons, 18, and Joe Pearman, 38, were linked to the shooting of patrolman Jack Ranter on November 2 at a used car lot. Sittons was arrested near Jonesboro after police traced a license in the victim’s hand to him. Pearman was captured at a Knoxville bus station with a Kansas City bus ticket. Both pleaded not guilty at arraignment.
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Henderson
Seizadvnther
Arkansas
Jack Ranter
Benjamin C. Sittons
Sittons
Jonesboro
Ark
Joe Pearman
Kansas City
Boo
Fayetteville
Fred Halle
Pearman
Richard Saples
Lonnie Cooper
Payetteville
California
Chicago
Indiana
Ranier
George Gives No Hint of Meeting
Washington Senator George D. Ga. chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, after a White House talk with President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles offered no hint on his stance regarding long range foreign aid. He refused to confirm whether he was pressed to drop opposition to ten year commitments. He urged reporters to ask the President and offered no comment from the White House. Meanwhile, opposition to Robert Bowie’s nomination faced a postponement of at least a week.
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Washington
George D.ga
George
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Eisenhower
Dulles
Geroge
Robert R. Bowie
Farm Bureau notes midweek meeting on loans and water rights
Arkansas Farm Bureau leaders met in Hope to discuss Farm Credit intermediate term loans to support livestock enterprises and buildings, and water rights legislation. Speakers included Arch Smith and Extension Service staff outlining needs and recent laws, with county offices from Columbia through Union represented and a 1956 membership goal of 60,500 farm families.
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Arch Smith
Miller County
Farm Bureau
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Smith
General Assembly
Ray Sikes
Little River County
A. Vines
E. A. Hansen
Agricultural Extension Service
Harold Ohiendorf
Waldo Frasier
H. T. Baber
Qhlendorf
Hope
Columbia
Hempstead
Howard
Lafayette
Little River
Miller
Nevada
Ouschita
Sevier
Union
Saratoga to Fulton Road Advanced Highway Project
The state highway department issued an activation order for the Saratoga to Fulton Road project in Hempstead County. The plan covers grading drainage structures and surfacing at an estimated cost of 375000 dollars, with right of way free of obstructions to be furnished. Ward Goodman, chief engineer, will finalize remaining details to place the work under contract.
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Hempstead
State Highway Department
Saratoga
Fulton
Ward
A. G. Garrett
Ward Goodman
Health Council Plans Meeting January 30
Hempstead County Health Council will hold a meeting January 30 in the courthouse courtroom. Mrs. Cline Franks, chairwoman, announced. The session begins promptly at 7 30 p m.
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Hempstead
Westinghouse Strike Reaches 100th Day Standoff
Pittsburgh report on Westinghouse Electric Corp. labor dispute entering its 100th day with no settlement in sight. Federal Mediator Jona R. Murray holds daily talks with Westinghouse executives and the AFL CIO International Union of Electrical Workers as sessions continue.
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Ben Deforest
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Jona R. Murray
Westinghouse
Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers
Murray
Gwilym A. Price
Accounting of Hoxie School Funds Sought
Pro segregation forces amend their civil suit against the Hoxie School Board to demand an account of about 72 000 for three school years 1951 to 1954. Att Yates Guthridge of White America Inc says the amendment was sent to Lawrence Chancery Court with a hearing set for Walnut Ridge February 6 to 8. The original suit accuses the board of irregular employment and purchasing practices amid a 1954 55 cash shortage in the district. K E Vance former superintendent is named in the amendment along with board members.
Waterloo man C F Steele Dies at Home
Charles F. Steele of Waterloo died this morning. His body remains at Oakcrest Chapel as funeral arrangements are prepared.
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C. F. Steele
Waterloo
Charles F. Steele
Oakcrest Chapel
All Around the Town Highlights at Henderson State Teachers College
Twenty six students are candidates for degrees at Henderson State Teachers College this semester with many to receive bachelor of science in education. Notables include Audrey Light of Hope and Mrs Webb McLarly of Hope. Georgia Oakley Anthony will compete for statewide scholarships from 800 to 1500 dollars. Arkansas high school students seek state honors in Marine Cup. Cpl Pettit, enlisting in 1933, served with the First Marine Division in Korea and Japan and returns from 30 days’ leave. Rufus Herndon Jr will drive a donated ambulance from Cincinnati to Hope. Doyle Smittle of Bodcaw wins a Bulova watch and Memphis trip for district personality contest. Baylor University Concert Band members named include Hope’s Hoxs Pullar. Turkey shoot proceeds support the district Livestock Show improvements for the arena.
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Hope High School
Brans
Ronald Boyd
Cornet
Norman Moore
Delmer Wealver
A. W. Martin, Jr
Jimmy Lewis
James Bowden
Boyd
Lewis
Martin
Bowen
Welivar
Moore
Sophmore
Glinte
Arkatelphia
St. Louis
Henderson State Teachers College
Audrey C. Light
Hope
Webb McLarly
Beily Crocker
Alice Ann Anthony
Arkansas
Marine Cup
Arilee Pettit
Cloadie Pettit
Cpl. Pettit
Lite Rock
Arkansas Trav Eler
Marine Division
Korea
Japan
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Naval Air Sialion
Jackgonvilla
Doyle Smittle
Bodcaw
Patmos
Memphis
Slayings Remain Focus Of Jacksonvill e Night Case
In Little Rock authorities pursue charges in a tense case tied to a 14 year old girl near the Jacksonville area. A defendant identified as Leggett is expected to face continued proceedings as investigators seek justice in a troubled night murder and rape linked to earlier terror.
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Little Rock
APAL Europe Tour Noted In February Update
A fragment indicates the APAL was touring Europe in February with mentions of PSC and Attorney General roles, suggesting official or ceremonial visits tied to legal or administrative affairs. The readable text is sparse, but ties to international outreach and government offices are implied.
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APAL
Europe
Ithe Psc
Atty. Gen
Washington Senate decision on controversial signature fades
In Washington the Senate faced a divisive decision over a controversial signature. Ted Douglas, a Democrat, opposed the move while others signaled readiness for a third day of discussion. The outcome remains unsettled as the status of the signature disappears from public view.
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Washington
Ted Douglas
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