Half-day closing debate echoes in Hope stores
The piece argues for a five and a half day work week, suggesting Monday noon closing or Saturday late hours to fit local farm needs. It recalls the 1921-22 school year and a vivid anecdote about writer Waller B. Pitkin and a New York debate with Scott Nearing, reflecting early 20th century labor and retail rhythms.
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Ain
Hope
Tie Star
Star
Pittsburgh
Sieves
Pulitzer School
Columbia University
New York
Hin
Long Island
Ardeter
Waller B. Pitkin
Beying
Palo Alto
Calif
Pitkin
Radical East Side
Scott Wearing
Nearing
Scott Nearing
America
East Side
Neating
Cherry Receives First Social Security Card in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK governor Cherry received his first social security card today as part of the new federal program. The action was mandatory when the governor became a public official.
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Cherry
Little Rock
Eisenhower to Outline Basic Policy in State of Union
President Eisenhower plans to lay out the basic pattern of his policy in the first State of the Union message. Reports indicate emphasis on foreign affairs and coordinated efforts, with possible delay on domestic matters after a conference with Budget Director Joseph Dodge. Taft urged ending price wage controls as a topic of discussion.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Congressional
Eisenhower
Connanid
Kiknenhower Inez
Joseph M. Dodge
Truman
Sen. Taft
R-Ohip
Hope Accepts Challenge From Camden
Hope citizens face a one night patio fundraising promotion prompted by Camden. Mayor John Wilson accepted a three hour duel to raise funds for polio, with Hope’s water plant and Camden’s light plant as stakes. KAMD and KXAR will broadcast from 7 to 10 pm, volunteers and radio-equipped cars will collect donations, and hourly results will show progress as the drive aims to prevent Camden from taking over Hope’s light plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens of Hope
Camden
John Wilson
Laney
Hope Municipal
Wilson
Rtadio
KAMD
KXAR
Maylor Wilson
Civic Clubs of Hope
Cameron
Hope
Bible Study at Evening Shade Church Jan 28
A Bible study is planned at Evening Shade Church seven miles south on Highway 29 at 7 o clock on January 28. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Shade Church
Highway
Six Dead After South Carolina Electrical Store Explosion
An explosion at the Jones Electrical Company store in Aiken wrecked the building and a fire broke out. At least six people were killed, and many are believed buried in debris. Fire units from the Atomic Energy project helped fight the blaze as it spread to five stores.
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Aiken
Jones Eleetrical Company
O'Dell Weeks
Augusta
Atomic Energy Commission
Atomic Energy Project
Aus Sista
Vernon Williams
Lowa
Fle
Speed Limits Stay On German Highways For U.S. Vehicles
The U S Army announced it would keep its 5 mile an hour speed limit for all American military and civilian cars on German roads. The West German Parliament, effective Jan 22, removed all speed limits for Germans.
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Heidelberg
Germany
U.S. Army
New Vaccine May End Dread of Crippling Polio Test This Summer
AP Science Reporter reports a promising polio vaccine from Dr. Harry M. Weaver. Funded by the March of Dimes, the shot uses killed viruses to prevent all three polio types. Humans will be tested this year, with broad availability unlikely before further questions about duration and protection are answered.
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Alton L. Blakeslee
New York
Callege
Harry M. Weaver
National Foundation For
March of Dimes
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Supposed Disc Shaped Object Hovered Over Jet Site
A U S Air Force report describes a small metallic disc like object observed near a jet. The witness Brigham said the object was about eight inches in diameter, very thin and shiny, hovering at about 30 to 50 feet for several seconds before vanishing from sight as the jet continued.
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William ¢. Barnard
U.S
Dpa
U.S. Air Force
Ty David Co Brights
Roelford
Brigham
Local Fashion Show Wins Award at Dallas Market
A Dallas market fashion event honored designer ownership and a store owner Mike Kelly at Hiddeninas WY Dts. The show featured multiple lines and prize offerings amid a sequence of outfits. Kelly received recognition for a series of items tied to a women’s wear boutique strategy.
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Dallas
Tia Atalist
Tepe
Ponteet
Ainernuin Mashimi
Mike Kelly
Hidedinas
Wek
Elinies
Fered de Prine
Pest
Iotter
Matsone Muntahun
Birstiuse
Antrtiele
Slyto
Mis Kelly
Sheryvaayidl
Batechild Dubie Tive
Local Women View Cancer Film Education Efforts
About 75 Hope residents attended a showing of the cancer education film Artist-Self Examination by the Grundy County Cancer Committee in the county courthouse Monday. Jim Martindale urged monthly breast self checks for early detection to lower mortality, followed by physician exams and treatment. The film, shown by teachers at Oglesby School, was organized by county chairwoman Janest Graham and others including Lorraine Blackwood and Mrs O’Neill.
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Ttempstead
County Courtraett
Women of Hope
Jim Martindale
Ians
Nde
Martins Hale
Oglesby School
Mes
Jynest We Graham
P. O'Nea
Jhin Mutlindelo
Lorraine Blackwood
Rich Russian Again Delays Deportation
Washington court blocks immediate seizure of Rubinstein, a Russian-born man facing deportation on a World War II draft dodging conviction. The Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, ordered no steps toward custody while arguments proceed, marking the fourth court intervention in four weeks as Feb. 27 arguments await on Attorney General authority to remove Rubinstein to Ellis Island.
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Washington
Serge Muleinstein
Fhnashier
WS. Court of Appeals
Rubinstein
BF. Dickinson Letts
Henry W. Edgerton
David L. Hezelon
Evis Island
Lions Hear Talk on Basket Making by Hope Basket Manager
Walter Verhalen Jr of Hope Basket Company spoke at the Lions meeting about the basket industry and market penetration. He claimed 90 percent of homes contain a basket and presented each Lion with a souvenir half-bunker basket from Hope Basket Company. Jimmy Atcheson was named Late Person of the Month by the Hope Chamber of Commerce.
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Walter Verhalen Jr
Hope Basket Company
Lions
Jie
Hope
Retail Merchants Committee
Hope Chamber of Commerce
J B. Y
Senate Rejects Plan to Hold Down Bribing Officials
In Little Rock the Senate rejected a proposal to curb bribery and expand finance and administration. Sen Wiley Bonn of Clarksville favored floor consideration of the Propagad amendment to Gov Cherry’s fiscal code for youth setups. Gov. Cherry discussed amendments with Cyim-Thillen amid protests as House stage news moved.
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Senate
Wiley Bonn
Clarksville
Aulettc
Gov. Cherry
Handyman Sought in Westport Rape Slaying
Police issued a warrant for William Davis, a handyman, in the murder of Mrs Penny Evans in Westport. Evans, 42, a former socialite, was found stabbed five times with an electric cord around her neck. her two year old son was discovered nearby. Davis’s wife Dolly reported his admission of violent acts.
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Westport
Conn
New York
van Tounl
Penny Couts Evans
Penny City
Kansas City
Chicago
William ‘Davis
Vonfes
Evans
Pallies
Montgomery Isvangs
Evan
Davis
Dolly
West
Meleyad
My Bey
Remington Convicted of Perjury and Fines
New York reports former government official Remington convicted of perjury for denying knowledge of the Young Communist League at Dirtmouth College. He faced multiple counts and was fined four thousand dollars and ordered to yield potential further charges. The jury acquitted a Commerce Department employee on one count.
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New York
Williain W. Beatdoptear
Veonmiss
Seervel
Wazaheth Bentley
Russiay
Hnuse
Yages
Ant
Young Communist League
Dirtmouth College
Remington
Department of Commerce
B&PW Benefit Coffee at Drake's Cafe Event
Hope Buskiers and Professional Women's Club sponsor a Benefit Coffee at Drake's Cafe from 6 40 to 1 10 am for the March of Disney campaign. The event invites the community to drink coffee to support the cause and sustain the campaign efforts.
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Hope
Drake's
Royal Glup
Ayary
Pollo
Poles Decree Death to Priest and Two Others
A Polish Communist military court sentenced a priest and two students to death on charges of spying for the United States and the Vatican. A second trio received prison terms, with eight years for one and other punishments for the rest, as relayed by a radio dispatch.
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London
United States
Warsaw
Ure Radio
Soved
Walhur Jozef
Galfto
Cand
Michal Cowal
Edward Cuchilea
Christians to Hear Oilman Tell Experiences
W. O. Pearce, a wealthy oilman and leader in Christian Church work, will speak about his experiences Friday night at 7:40 p.m. The immediate past president of the Louisville Christian Ministers group and ex-president of the Missionary Society will share pictures from a world tour after attending the Christian Churches work convention in Melbourne, Australia. The public is invited to attend.
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W. Oo. Pearce
J*ridey
Pan
What Christian Church
Pearce
Loulglon Christian
Christian Missionary Society
Dovar
Melbourne
Australia
Twin Heifer Calves Reported in Guerngay Community
A. H. Biddla reports to the Guerngay community that one of his cattle delivered twin heifer calves last week. The newborns were named Maliyarit and Pally.
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Guerngay
A. H. Biddla
The Optimist vs the Grouch in Everyday Safety
HAL BOYLE argues the optimist overpraises life while the grouch acts as a needed safety valve. The piece mocks relentless cheer as a sign of impracticality and praises the grouch for offering perspective amid hardship.
Fertilizer and Seed Dealers Meet Here
A county court session focused on fertilizer and seed dealers discussed seed and plantings for summer crops. The program highlighted the need for accurate farmer guidance and involved Extension Service specialists and local agronomists to advise on best practices and seed selection.
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Avaa
Doutora
Nlua
Courtrooiin
Tv BoLia
Arata Boia
Jdaxtandlon
Committees Announcement From Agricultural Council
Announcement by President Bow Owens outlines committees for the agriculture organization. Lily Tee and Vincent Oliver are named to leadership roles with Cec The Livesto and others assigned to culture and field sectors, including a 48 member panel.
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Bow Owens
Teulluke
Lily Tee
Will Fuoeton
Vincent Olver
Adu Jay Kee Sylev
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