Journalese and the rise of concise news writing
The passage traces how early editors and critics debated journalistic style, praising condensation and the telegraph era's strong lead. It notes the shift from verbose prose to capsule storytelling, and cites Charles Cooper’s defense of brevity amid academicians’ theories about drama and rhetoric.
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Banks
Southern
Publisour
Siewys
Frondacheonville la
Times-Union
Telegraph
Charles Cooper
New York Herald
Benaid-Tribune
Pulitzer
Columbia University
Cooper
Colleges of Arts
Sccees
M. A
Fr Glass
Duchess
Jeg
Democrats Skeptical of Ike Program to Halt Dip
Washington Democrats argued President Eisenhower’s plan offers noble generalities without real impact on prosperity. Senator Sparkman said the measures lack hope of greater growth while Senator Watkins called the president’s policy a "very sound program" yet warned of inevitable adjustments as the economy stabilizes.
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Charles F. Barrett
Washington
Kay
Congress
Hisenhiwer
Tay
White House
Sen. Sparkman
Ala
Senie House Economic Committee
Cald
Watkins
U S to Stall Talks Pending Retraction
Washington reports the United States will not resume preliminary Korean peace talks until China and North Korea retract perfidy charges. The State Department drafted notice to Communist nations seeking allied help in Korea, expected to issue over the weekend as informants said the move amounts to a rejection of the demand to restart talks Monday after a two month break.
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Washingtoni
Rede
United
State Department
Reds
Forres
Diutomatic
Train and Auto Meet Injure Two Men at Crossing
Two men, Randolph Had dix 60 and A B Crews 61, escaped serious harm when their auto was struck by Missouri Pacific Train No. 7 at a Division Street crossing near Southern Iceplant. They were rushed to a local hospital, with conditions not believed serious. The collision occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Friday as Crews drove north across the tracks. The westbound train knocked the vehicle about 45 feet along the rail, according to City Officers Compton and Parsons.
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Randolph Haddix
A. B. Crews
Missouri Pacific
Division Street
Southern
Aocal Hospital
Crews
Compton
Parsons
Destroying of Fileys Under Fire in Senate Probe
The Senate Internal Security subcommittee opened hearings on alleged orders to destroy or disperse subversive records. Chairman Jenner cited a 3844 8 Waite House directive to erase Navy interagency files on Communist activity and hinted witnesses may be called. Bridges added a similar Army records destruction order near the same period, denied by Pentagon officials. Adm. Kin and Adm. Nimitz denied recollection of such orders, while Jenner promised a full hearing with potential witnesses.
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Washington
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Jenner
Rnd
Waite House
Navy
Sen
Bridges
Inelder
Jenney
Oll
Senate
Pentagon
Titernal Security
Jeter
Ernest J. Kin
Chester Nimitz
White House
Ming
Nimitz
King
Presbyterian Dedication Service at 701 South Main
A Presbyterian dedication program lists a Men's Bible Class at 9 30 a m with doughnuts and coffee, Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 10 55 led by G Y Nunn Jr, sermon on Jesus, open house 2 00 to 4 00 pm, vesper service at 5 with Governor Francis Cherry address, and assistance from Hope Ministerial Alliance.
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South Main
G. Y. Nunn, Jr
James T. Miller
Jesus
Thurch
Haskell Jones
Robiet
Vesper
Francis Cherry
Hope Ministerist Alliance
Eden Proposes Five-Stage Plan to Unify Germany
British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden presents at the Big Four conference a five stage plan for Germany’s unification and a peace treaty. It envisions elections across Germany, a national assembly, constitutional drafting, a unified German government, and later signing of a peace treaty with safeguards for political freedom. Eden says reunification and a peace accord would promote peace and ease tensions.
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Berlin
Anthony Eden
Germany
France
United States
Herlin
Nesure
Baden
Russia
V- M
Molotov
Eden
Bidault
United Nations
Federal Republic
Candy Company to Give Away Ponies
Curtiss Candy Company hosts a statewide sales convention in Little Rock revealing a ponies giveaway contest. Three Shetland ponies with saddles will be awarded based on coloring a picture of a money and naming it. J. Nog Hobbs of Hope, Curtiss reps present, says local retailers participate and the contest closes April 7.
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Curtiss Candy Company
Little Rock
J. Nog Hobbs
Hope
Curtiss
Hyobos
Reunited Little Rock Family After 21 Years Apart
A Texas matron, Josephine Loflin of Pasadena, reports reuniting with her mother Eva May Berri of Little Rock and three sisters after 21 years apart. The family split in 1944 when Mrs Ferri and her husband separated in St Louis. search efforts spanned decades as members remembered a young girl.
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Little Rock
Texas
Josephine Loflin
Pasadena
Eva May Berri
Sven
Isene Kesel
Galveston
Tex
Douise Canon
Glenwood
Ark
Hosle Poring
St. Louis
Ioflin
Feri
Perel
Independent Path to Be Slay Policy
Belgrade Yugoslav President Tito announced Yugoslavia would pursue an independent foreign policy regardless of Western allies and Soviet bloc actions. In a national address he defended past nonalignment, warned against Western “misleading” claims, and stated future policy should continue to safeguard independence and economic stability.
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Belgrade
Toray
Tomor
Yugoslavia
West
Mysterious critter hunt underway near Cogan House
In Williamsport PA a safari of bloodhounds aided by aircraft and Ned Cross marine unit began tracing a mysterious creature known as the critter of Cogan Township. Reportedly a large cat or bear type beast has scaring hunters at Babst Mountain near the area. A local Shortamen's club posted an $800 prize for the first to spot the beast, with a $1000 reward for the successful capture.
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Williamspuay
Ned Cross Marine Unit
Cogan House Township
Babst Mountain
Agilies
Here
Shortamen
General Warns Super Weapon Unproven
General Bolte warned against trusting super weapons to win wars noting that new destructive arms add confusion to warfare concepts. He said the Army remains committed to ground forces and warned against abolishing the Army while acknowledging the role of overseas bases for air and sea power.
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Korea
Fortes
Seld Alen
United States
Weterns
Ueda
Tries to Pin Down White House Order
Washington report shows Sen Jenner of Internal Security subcommittee pursuing clarity on a White House order to destroy Naval intelligence files on Communist activities. The episode traces to a 1944 Navy counterintelligence case involving Robert Morris and Victor Kruvchenko, with details recounted at a dinner for Vice President Nixon. Hospital notes and unrelated names follow in juried clipping.
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Washington
Jenner Rindt
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Naval Intelligence
Preshent Noxon
Jenner
Josyphing
Fiowel's
G. Colvin
First Discussion of Atomic Plan Set for Tonight
Berlin dispatch reports the United States and Soviet Union foreign ministers meet tonight for the first top level talk on Eisenhower’s plan to use atomic power peacefully. Molotov and Dulles arrive with a small staff after a dinner in Molotov’s Moscow headquarters, following a heated four power session on Germany.
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John M. Hightower
Berlin
United States
Soviet Union
Eisenhower
Eoerttalia
Russia
VM. Molotov
America
John Fister Dilley
Pripa
Bolter Mving Wmstead
den Reath
Molotov and
Dulles
Tga
Jst
Presi
Atomics
Iron Curtain
Germany
Twin Probes of Advertising Are Underway
Justice Department officials discuss twin probes into advertising and newspaper publishing practices. The investigation, not yet detailing targets, reportedly focuses on rates, commissions, and agency recognition amid inquiries centered in New York and Chicago. Commentary links publishers and associations, with ANPA involvement and no official disclosure of specific groups or sources.
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VOR Aan
Antey M
Barnes
Justice ‘Department
Department
New York State Bar Association
Giistion
Times
Waslington
New York
Chicago
Justice Department
Bilsham Hanson
Washington
Hanson
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Washington Post
ANPA
Haswaii
Canada
Fost
Spokey
Atlanta
George CM Bgean
Alanis Newyp
Hope Youth to Compete Sunday in National Audition
David Pearson of Ull eighth gate of Junior High School travels Thursday to Palm Beach Florida for a national final audition of the Apollo Boys Chol. He won first place at a Shreveport tryout last week with Bobby Dodson and John Allen Ross also honored. Born in England he came to America at age five. now 13, he fronts a high sopran voice viewed as having excellent chances.
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David Pearson
Ull
Palm
Béich
Florida
David
Shreveport
Bobby Dodson
John Allen Ross
England
America
Roland Pearson
Thance
Lodecivle Snd
Claud Taylor Dies at Home at Age 66
Claud Taylor, 66, died at his home 800 N Washington in what reports call a lingering illness. He was a longtime member of the Fir Mat Church. He is survived by his wife and four daughters including Mrs Mildred Shipp Miss Florice Taylor and Mrs Thomas Compton. Also surviving are sons William Jay and Mond Taylor and Emma Turner.
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William Claud Taylor
Hopg
Hig‘ Hom
Washington
Taylor
Shad Hempstead
Fir Mat Church
Mildred Shipp
Florice
Thomas Compton
Hulsa White
Arkansas Farm Bureau group names members and leaders
The county Farm Bureau and a board of directors list 60 enrolled members in 1959 and name officers including St Robert B. Garrett as Chairman of the Membership Committee. Other county officials and local residents such as Ray Sipes Guy Lee Redlar Portonfield Ozan Moss Odom McGill Mine Creek Monroe Lane Jim Whiteon Jessa Burke Nelson Avery Guernsey Spring Hill Harold Allen Monroe Kent Kent Howard Rae and Nic Coleman are cited as part of the committee and leadership.
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Burea
Robert B. Garrett
Seunty
Comrail
Garrett
Nic Coleman
Cacil Wyatt
Yam
Schooley
Oscar
Sam
Start
Garand
Andrey
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