25 Jan 1950
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1950
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads mention of Fiona and Mrs Low in a house, spar Anthony, and a new seven united nineteen five stipf the districts. Details are garbled with missing context.
The Panama Canal posted net operating revenues of 1.375 million for the year ending June 30, yielding a profit of 0.1 percent, with total earnings since 1931 at 1.86 percent. Governor Brig. Gen. F. F. Newcomer told a House subcommittee the canal aims for a 3 percent annual return and requested 827,?81,509 for canal operations next year plus 4 million for housing.
Glendale obituaries note the burial of 57 year old actor Alan Hale at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Pat O’Brien Leon Errol and Wale Jace Ford. The veteran actor died Sunday from a lingering liver ailment and vascular complications.
Bridgeport, Conn. Jan 25 The state resumes the difficult task of selecting a sympathy free jury to try Carol Ann Paight a mercy slayer facing second degree murder charges for the death of her 71-year-old father Sgt Carl Paight. jurors are tested for impartiality as defense and prosecution cap the number of peremptory challenges and conduct a lengthy voir dire with every juror within ten feet of the six foot tall defendant.
Pittsburgh January 25 The four year old girl Shirley Ann Bennett was badly burned after her parents James Bennett and Odessa Bennett testified they believed in divine healing and did not call a doctor. They appeared in morals court and were held without bond.
Belton Texas January 28 attorneys plead for life of Sam Smithwick charged with killing radio commentator W H Bil Mason in Alice Texas on June 20. District Attorney James K Evett said he will seek the death penalty. Smithwick testified he acted in self defense after Mason allegedly assaulted him. Witnesses described a gunfire incident outside Evett's home following earlier gunfire at the court.
A dated note describes orange flavored tablets that are easy to take without cutting or breaking. It emphasizes accurate dosage and suitability for children.
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