Hitchcock Ropes Ethnicolor Stunner Sets Film World Ablaze
Alfred Hitchcock’s ROPE, presented by Weller Bros, debuts as his first ethnicolor picture. The Transatlantic production, filmed in a single continuous reel with no cuts, sparks advance curiosity for its revolutionary camera work. Stars John Dall, Farley Granger, Cedric Hardwicke, and Joan Chandler amid praise for suspenseful, unnerving storytelling.
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Survey Shows Food Item Price Drops Across Nations
The Associated Press reports a survey of seven staple foods across 13 cities shows an average price decline of 7 percent. Des Moines posted the largest drop at 21.4 percent, with total seven-item food cost $3.29 now versus $4.14 a year ago.
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Asia January 1949 reshapes world affairs says DeWitt MacKenzie
AP analyst DeWitt MacKenzie argues that January 1949 saw two pivotal Asia events: the collapse of Nationalist China and the birth of an Asian bloc led by India. He foresees a struggle between nationalist movements and Moscow backed communism, urging Western unity to advance self determination and independence while confronting imperial powers.
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Arkansas House Extends Time for New Court Action
The Arkansas House debated a bill to indefinitely extend the time for asking a new court martial on the basis of new evidence. Rep Travis Mathis and opponents argued at length before the measure passed to the Senate. The bill would allow issuance of a writ of error coram nobis if new evidence is found after trial.
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Democrats Promise Quick Action on Taft Hartley Repeal
Washington January 20 14 Senate Democratic leaders vow rapid moves to repeal the Taft Hartley act with streamlined hearings starting Friday with Secretary of Labor as first witness before the labor committee. Senator Lucas says ten days in two weeks after hearings to draft a bill and quickly bring it to the Senate floor. Republicans anticipate a floor fight after limited committee progress.
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Many Arkansas Highways Are Impassable
Arkansas state highway department reports many routes closed due to flood high water and washouts. The list includes highways between Hillerman and Junction 54 42 to 75 19 Prescott De Queen Blevins Nashville Dierks De Queen Ozark Waldron Mena Lavata Paris Arkadelphia Dalark Danville Fourche Valley Heber Springs Batesville Newport Eureka Springs Rogers Calico Rock Mountain Home Melbourne Sylamore Powhatan Ravenden Pocahontas Paragould Delaplaine Ravenden Springs Okean Barton Maynard Smithville and other segments across the state.
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Veterans Pension Bill Expands Aid to 8 Million Veterans
The bill introduced by Congressman Rankin at the urging of the American Legion would provide pensions to World War I and II veterans reaching age 60, with monthly sums rising with disability levels. Base payments would start at 60 dollars at age 60, up to 90 dollars at 63, plus additional increases for disability ratings from 20 to 90 dollars. debate includes concerns about abuse and appeals, with lawmakers weighing pardon and trial rights in related contexts.
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Von Papen Freed by German Court After Nazism Conviction
Franz Von Papen, once Germany’s ambassador to Austria and Turkey, was freed by a denazification court which downgraded his offense and cut his eight year labor camp term. The court kept him barred from public office voting joining parties or influencing public opinion and reduced his fine to 30000 marks. Hjalmar Schacht was acquitted earlier in a retrial.
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Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas Opens 77th Convention
The Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas opened its 77th annual convention in Pine Bluff with an address by Bland Mitchell of Little Rock. W. H. Daggett of Marianna was elected president of the Arkansas Episcopal Churchmen's association, succeeding Clem Moore of Batesville who became a director.
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Legislators Named to Attend U of A Graduation
The Arkansas House approved a concurrent resolution appointing nine legislators to attend the University of Arkansas mid year commencement. Three Senate members and six House members will represent the 57th General Assembly at the January 29 ceremony as the university prepares its largest mid year class.
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Eight years for major Nazi offender and next trial due
Eight years imprisonment as a major Nazi offender was imposed and a new trial is set to begin next Monday. Hans Fritzsche, acquitted with Von Papen and Schacht, remains under a nine year denazification sentence. Von Papen's reduced judgment cited George H. Earle's testimony claiming he sought peace and helped keep Turkey neutral, actions viewed as preventing a Turkish German attack on Cairo.
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Peace talks and war updates across Asia and Middle East
Reports from Nanking say both sides agreed to peace talks as Ta Tsuna jen approves the peace overtures while Nationalist offices plan to reopen after Feb. 3. Communist patrols reach the Yangtze. German denazification court frees Franz von Papen after a nine year term. Israel Egypt armistice talks stall over borders amid U N pressure. Bunch urges a lasting cease fire. European Communist leaders push to join Russia’s peace front.
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