Take This Tax Sheds Light On Bachelors Tax Bill
Our Daily Bread columnist voices opposition to Arkansas House Bill taxing bachelors at 750 dollars arguing it targets a minority, absurdly burdens single men while lawmakers cite taxation without representation. He cites Rep James Bruton of Conway County as author and condemns the measure as impractical and unjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tihe Arkadses
Committee On the Conservation of Natural Resources
James Bruton
Conway County
Bruton
House of Representatives
Senate
Brulon
C. B. Palmer
Garcia
Bruton Force
Gene Smith
Barlow
Luther Hollaman, Jr
Coca Cola
Arthur C
Rep. Bruton
Price Rise for Linotype in Two Months Declared
Washington reports the Office of Price Stabilization granted a 9 percent price increase for Mergenthaler Linotype in Brooklyn, lifting total authorized rise to 13 percent with prior December action. The adjustment covers new machines, parts, and matrices, and may be followed by a third if wage talks proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Brooklyn
N. C
Mergenthaler
Major Changes in Korea Are in the Making
Nationalists may be turned loose on Reds as President Eisenhower signals a policy shift. Officials expect him to announce in the State of the Union address that he will release the Seventh Fleet from Farmosa duty, undoing Truman era limits, and enable Nationalist raids against the mainland while preserving Formosa’s defense. Page two continuation hinted.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Formosa
China
Unio
Farmesi
Truman
Chiang Malshekis
Chiang
Belman Morin
Fleet
William D. Leahy
Korea
Mighty Mo Leads Bombardment of Wonsan Harbor
Navy reports a massive air and sea strike against Wonsan as Vice Admiral James Clark and the carrier groups USS Kearsarge USS Oriskany and USS Philippine Sea unleash a vicious all-out bombardment. Ice coats the Mighty Mo as planes roar from deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert 8
Tuckman
Seoul
Missouri
Wonsayu
Navy
James Clark
U.S. Seventh Fleet
Kearsarge
Oriskany
Philippine Sea
Owen Names Additional Committees Announcement
Chamber of Commerce President Ben Owen announces new committee appointments for this year. The National and State Affairs Committee, led by C. V. Nunn ey, includes Guy Basye, Alex Wash burn, Lloyd Spencer, Dorsey Mc Rae, Talbot Feild, Dr. F. C. Craw, Beverly Johnson, R. D. Franklin, and Fred Ellis. Henry Haynes chairs the Education Committee with Teddy Jones, Mrs. Syo Sommerville, Rose Harrie, Aaron Tolielt, J. H. Jones, J. S. Gibson, L. Hanegan, and Gudrix Spraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ben Owen
C. V. Nunney
Guy Basye
Alex Washburn
Lloyd Spencer
Dorsey McRae
Talbot Feild
Dr. F.C. Craw
Beverly Johnson
R. D. Franklin
Fred Ellis
Henry Haynes
Teddy Jones
Syo Sommerville
Rose Harrie
Aaron Tolielt
J. H. Jones
J. S. Gibson
L. Hanegan
Gudrix Spraging
Final Rites for Rosston Man Burniea Caldwell
Funeral services for Burniea Caldwell, 64, of Rosston, were held January 4 at Rosston Baptist Church. The rites included remarks from his wife and two sons, Nelson of Brongville and Harveetta Rockughler, with a bereaved family recalling his life and faith.
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Burniea
Caldwell
Rosston
Rosston Baptist Church
Ae Worlman and
Eld- Clonee
Nelson of
Brongvile
Hareae
Rock Ughler
Ferry Disaster Strands Passengers Near Stranbare Scotland
Bulletin reports the Prideoss Victoria ferry collided with a burn between Tyrland and Scotland. About 100 people were feared dead after passengers were forced to abandon ship amid the incident.
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Stranbare
Scotland
Cay
Prideoss Victoria
Trvland
Irelane
Legislature at a Glance Bills and adjournment noted
The Associated Press lists Senate bills including SHG creating a state cemetery deal, S160 transferring criminal cases to Juvenile Court, UBIs legalizing sale of vistals and pistol ammunition, SB14 making certain conduct a felony, and adjournment until Monday. House items include elevator and stairway regulations, HB259 authorizing 750000 indebt ness for fireproof buildings, HB161 cash in state auditor, SB5c highway transport limits, HB100 open welfare rolls for public inspection, adjournment to 2 pm Monday.
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Associated Press
Senate
Billy Passer
Ubis
Dry
GOPs to Peek at Nation's Assets
Washington reports the Republican guardians of the nation’s assets will conduct spot checks at Fort Knox and other locations. Treasury Secretary Humphrey outlined plans for limited counting and weighing of roughly ten percent of the gold, with assays to follow as part of the transfer to new custodians.
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Washington
Ft. Knox
the ‘Treasury
Humphrey
Plai
Snyder
Burglars Caught at Benton Reported in Knox County
Bernard Cameron, 27, and Robert T. Whiting, 24, were captured in Benton yesterday and confessed to burglaries at In Due Hope service stations. They admitted thefts in Corpus Christi, Houston, Malvern, and Arkadelphia, according to Benton police.
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Bernard Cameron
Robert T. Whiting
Benton
Due Hope
Corpus Christi
Houston
Malvern
Arkadelphia
Lewis Wins Fourth Term as UMWA President
John L. Lewis has been re elected to a four year term as president of the United Mine Workers of America at age 73. Union headquarters announced yesterday that he received 204 203 votes in an uncontested election the largest vote ever for the office in the union’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mineworkers of America
Arkansas oil men questioned over gasoline price differences
A Arkansas House committee summoned top officials from state refineries to explain why motorists pay higher prices for gasoline refined in Arkansas than in neighboring states. The probe, authorized by the House, seeks evidence of discriminatory pricing and may lead to a full inquiry. A $10,000 appropriation was requested but not yet approved.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Meydim Evans
Marion Counts
Tin Bop
Ug Af Gittle
Inane Anne
Arkiinsas
Pruea Ani Southern Corp
U. M. Malin
Jt Dorado
Tsivn Oi Ca. A. FB
Reed
Eh Doradu
General Sles Inamiger
Lion
Ty Popandé
Magnolia
General Sities Isiiger
Te Derry Asphalt Co
O. G. Bingham
Smickover
Sales Innawer
Henry UL Crags Co
Grans
Attorney General's
Arkanisns
Arkanane
Tivans
Sam Gray 74 Pioneer Hope Man Dies
Sam Gray aged 74 of Hope dies at home. Survivors include wife and four daughters, two brothers, and a sister. Funeral at 2:40 p.m. Sunday at Herndon Corynelius Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev L Y Lawrence. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed.
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Samuel G. Gray
Piaigee Trope
Digd Pridgy
Sam Jy
The
Fir’ Force
Cecil Sprague
Joh Aaron
Patricia Ann Gray
Hope
Carl, Hensley
Anchhorage
Ahiska
Jim
Denison
Texas
Henry Gray
Merlin Leggett
Herndon
New Maneuvers May Save Wells
A three pronged offshore operation planned in the Gulf of Mexico aims to extinguish two burning wells. An anti tank crew, firefighters, and a drilling team with 130 waterborne personnel coordinate from 10 to 20 miles off New Orleans as a recoilless rifle from Camp Polk arrives to breach the top valve of a burning well.
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Roy Steinfort
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Camp Polk
Dolly Curtis Gann Dies at 87 in Washington circles
Dolly Curtis Gann, sister of former Vice President Charles Curtis and longtime figure in Washington Republican circles, died last night at age 87. She served as official hostess for her brother during his vice presidency under Herbert Hoover.
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Washington
Dolly Curtis iGann
Charles Curtis
Dulles in Rome Sets Tone on European Defense
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and aide arrived in Rome amid a packed European conference. He stated that the United States supports a coordinated defense plan under the Atlantic Pact framework and noted he would not assume policy orders from Italian leaders. The EDC treaty uniting Western European armies under a joint defense force had been signed eight months earlier but awaits ratification by member nations.
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James M
Lon
UW — Suvrtary
John Foster Dulles
Rowe Daday
Murhgean
Dulles
Myatoat
Miridd J. Stassty
byseahowWer
Wastlogten
Ilaldi Preemier
Alvide de Aspeyi
Slanen
Jevenins
U. S
Slaseen
Waly
Feapee
West Germany
Netherlands
Ebgho
Luxembourg
Uniorm
Charges to Be Filed in L A Shooting
LITTLE ROCK Formal charges against O W Jack Smith for the fatal shooting of his secretary Dolores Edwards 21 and wounding Irving Newcomb 27 were planned though the exact charges were not decided Chief Deputy Prosecutor Frank Holtz said. Smith a year old professional bondman has been held on an open charge since the incident in his downtown Little Rock office. He has engaged Jack Trott as attorney and a self defense plea was indicated. Former Arkansas attorney general Jack Hall commented that the death of Miss Edwards was unfortunate and that Smith may have acted to save his life.
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Little Rock
O. W
Jack) Smith
Jpovoven
Frank Holtz
Smith
Dolores Edwards
Irving v. Newcomb
Jack Trott
Jack Hall
Arkansas
Salth
Jones Rutherford to Inspect School Mission
Superintendent James J. Jones will leave Monday for Crossett to serve on a visiting committee observing Daniel High School seeking North Central Association membership. Also attending from Hope is W. Y. Rutherford of Yerger High School. they will return the following day. Gary Cooper III reports a mild flu case amid Mexico City's epidemic.
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James J. Jones
Crossett
Daniel High School
Hat City
North Central Association
Jones
National Organization
Hope
W. Y. Srutherford
Peneltial
Yerger High School
Gary Cooper III
Mexico City
Gary Cooper
Cooper
Open Fight Expected Between CIO and Administration Over Cost of Living Index
The CIO plans to press the cost of living issue amid a dispute with the Eisenhower administration. The union seeks action on wage pressure from auto industry workers while the Bureau of Labor Statistics cites rising living costs. The fight could affect labor relations and prompt a broader showdown in federal policy.
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The
CIO
Rowland Evans JR
Wanseling
Eisenlower
Labiitier
Bureau, of Labor Biu
Highey Lok Pongiqiay
A Man's Best Friend Isnt His Old Codger Hero
New York story by Morse tells of an old codger named Myr who follows and taunts a boy. The narrator recalls a summer scene with a two bit theft, a grocer, and a stern warning from an antique figure on the front steps. Continued on page two.
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R. E. Morse
New York
Myr
Bi. Morse
Demonstration Club Women Aid Local Crippled Children
Members of the Knowledg Demonstration Club in Mempstead County contributed clothing, blankets, a bed spread, towels, two loads of wood, food boxes, and cash to assist underprivileged families and a Crippled Children's Home, reflecting their pledge to work together for community welfare.
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Otho Vornardy
Mempstead
Local Students Graduate From Arkansas University Group
Local students from Arkansas University receive degrees and honors in a formal graduation event. Notable names include Hachelop of aglene ton Newbern Belence Jn C Vernon Parsons of g¢lenco Bush dlon and Jack Brunee of sefoncs Chariog, reflecting a diverse class roster.
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Ox University of Ark
Hachelop
Agleneton
Newbern
Belence Jn
Vernon Parsons
G¢Lenco
Bush Dlon
Jack Brunee
Sefoncs
Chariog
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Sam Gray
Dolly Curtis
Rome
L. A
Rutherford
Robert von Kuzniel
Halpa
Shelley Taylor
Cinhclinnath
Thaly
Los Angeles
von Kugnick
New Presbyterian
York
Jaxep
McQuad Yeasguyer
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