128 Die as Planes Crash in Grand Canyon Disaste
A Constellation and a United DC7 collided above northern Arizona, plunging into the Grand Canyon. All 128 aboard died. survivors none. Investigators began helicopter access to wreckage on twin rock spires as the Civil Aeronautics Board probed the tragedy and noted coordinated flight plans and altitude changes preceding the crash.
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Grand Canyon
Ariz
Treacherone
Ariapna
Grady Canyon
Avorst
Trans World
Airlines Super Constellation
United Air Lines
Eht
Arizona
James
Cha Ftis
Grand Hyon Airport
Marshall
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Bosra
Bureau of Safety Investigation
Los Angeles
Daggett
Calif
CAA
JTWA
oThe Cam
Nform
TWA
United
Constellation
Bownd
Kansas City
New York
Lake Mohave
Colorado River
Painted Desert
Grand Canyon Village
Court okays starting date for SS tax
Arkansas Supreme Court sets January 21 1955 as the start of Social Security participation for state Highway Department employees reversing protests by the Highway Commission. Gov. Orval Faubus supported backdating to include older workers. The decision affects retroactive payments to 1955 and aligns with Act 2428.
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Tom Dy.gard
Little Rok Uf
State Highway Department
Arkansas Supreme Court
Te Highway Commission
Saabe Sling
Supreme Court
Orval Faubus
Highway Commission
Faubus
Chancery Court
Highway Department
le Social Security
Visiting Day At Fruit and Truck Branch Draws 375 Negroes
Visiting Day at the Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station attracted over 375 colored visitors from seventeen Southwest Arkansas counties. They viewed watermelon variet ies research and leafspot resistance, plus pasture studies, small grain seeding, cotton insect control, and cucumber breeding. Campus demonstrations covered home remodeling, poultry management, insect displays, and safe diving. Bishop G L Sherman delivered an inspiring address to the attendees, with youth presenting talent numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truck Branch
Arkansas
G. L. Sherman
Sixteenth Episcopal Distincty
A. M. E. Church of
North Little Rock
Police Probe Burglary and Wrecks
Over the weekend Hope City police investigated a break in at Byers Swap Shop where about 10 in small change was stolen. Arthur R. Cowans and Leroy Fulcher, Fort Mond soldiers, were picked up at the sheriff of Athens Texas request for beating an elderly man. A Mexican listed as Railolfo Kruz, 80, was arrested for illegal entry and turned over to Border officials. A collision on Third Street damaged multiple vehicles when Henry Moore backed into a truck driven by C D Ward and then collided with Guy Higgins vehicle. A separate incident on Third and Hervey Streets caused quinor damage when D L Wilson hit a telephone pole.
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Hope City Po
Hee
Texas
Byers
Aindoew
Arthur R. Cowans
Leroy Fulcher
Fort Mond
Athens
Railolfo
Kruz
U. S
Burke and
Ory
Henry Moore
Guy Higgins
C. D. Ward
Emmet
D. L. Wilson
Third
Hervey Streets
Quinor
Six Killed in Georgia Intersection Crash
Six people died and a seventh was seriously injured when a car ran a stop sign at high speed and hit another vehicle at a Griffin area intersection. Surviving passenger Hyde, 24, of Senoia, remained in serious condition. her parents and sister also perished. Victims in the other car were Lunceford and Howell, both 18 from Fayetteville, and Whitlock, 23 from near Senoia. Officer Evans cited excessive speed as the cause.
Snoddy Opens Governor Campaign Across Nation
Local voters learn that former state senator Jim Snoddy will formally begin his governor bid with a televised speech at 9 tonight on a Midstate network. Other candidates including Faubus Johnson Kefauver Prosser and Pippin prepare campaign events across Arkansas with speeches this week and a large Fourth of July rally in Paris.
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Jim Snoddy
Orval Farbus
Clarksvile
BKV
Orrin
Iniegraion
Kim Johnson
Craigett
Faubus
Snoddy
Johnsaly
Po Tigal
Arkansas
Paris
Estes Kefauver
Will Speale
Prosser
Conway
Ben F. Pippin
Lille Reel
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pippin
South Arkansas
A Writer Reveals Quirks From Mail and Facts
New York column presents odd facts for readers digging through mail. Highlights include King Louis XIV’s 419 beds, Ludwig I’s cathedral bed, Cardinal Richelieu’s travel habit, and a king’s bed hiding money. Also notes on bed standards, marriage rates, and coffee consumption.
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New York
Louis XIV
France
Ludwig I
Bavaria
Cardinal Richelieu
Richard 41
Faubus to Appear Before Jury in Bribing Probe
In Little Rock the Plaski County Grand Jury foreman L C Young said Gov. Orval Faubus would be the first witness in a probe into attempted bribery of public officials. Hearings were tentatively set for July 10. Faubus claimed a $125,000 indirect bribe offer last year regarding horse racing at Hot Springs. Also reported were offers tied to sanitation department contracts for new garbage trucks.
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Little Rock
Plaski County
Grand Juty
Orval Faubus
L. C. Young
Faubus
Young
Grand Jury
Iucniifny
Little Roo Sanitation Department
Faulois
Ola Fagy
Peru
Hot Springs
Oaktown Jockey Club
Woodrow Man
Mann
Curtis Woods
Sanitation
Ike Buckles Down to Work in Office
President Eisenhower resumes duties in Gettysburg with aides arriving from Washington for a routine day in his farm home office. The visit marks the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary as gifts and messages pour in from Republicans, White House staff, and press corps.
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Ike
Cragh
Gettysburg
Paim
Eisephower
Hiss Office
Sherman Adams
Adams
Eisenhower
Cal
Andrew J. Gaudpaster
White House
Gerald D. Morgan
Wayne Hawls
Washington
Leon
D. Heaton
Addiion
Mamie
Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Orr Dies in Dallas
John Austin Orr infant son of Mr and Mrs James Orr of Hope died in a Dallas hospital. Survivors include brothers and sisters Charles M Barry Noona Lee Parrivig Ann and James B Orr and grandparents Mr and Mrs B A Orr of Hope and Mr and Mrs Luther C Baxley of McNeil. Funeral 3 p m Monday at Herndon Corner Ve Funeral Home Hope by Rev Billi Moore. Burial Evening Shade. Active pallbearers listed.
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John Austin Orr
James
Orr of
Hope
Dallas
Charles M. Barry
Noona Lee
Parrivig Ann
James B. Orr
B. A. Orr
Hops
Luther C. Baxley
McNeil
Herndon Corneve
Billi Moore
A Fe
Dames Bay Ag
NEA Urges Action on School Building Bill
NEA launched a cross country telegram blitz to urge passage of a federal school building aid bill in the closing session of Congress. James L. McCaskill said hundreds have already been sent, with more from individuals, state associations, and NEA groups. In Washington the House debated an amendment to provide 1.8 billion over four years, matched by state funds.
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Herman R. Allen
Portland
Ore
Naional Education Association
James L. McCaskill
NEA Legislative Commission
NEA
NDA
Washington
House
People Backed Stalin, Red. Command Says
The Soviet Central Committee issued a long statement asserting Stalin's strong popular support kept rulers from opposing him after World War II. It argues capitalism encirclement blocked unity, and claims Stalin's worst crimes were only revealed after his death. The resolution appeared in Pravda and on Moscow radio to counter Kremlin critics.
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Roy Essoyan Moscov II
Soviet Union
Joseph Stalin
Coliner
Central Committee
Soviet Communist Party
Stalin
Stelin
Dustin Stalin
Fil
Pravda
Moscow Radio
Kremlin
U S Uses Lenin Passages Against Russia Noted
Washington reports that the United States cites old Lenin writings to justify downgrading Stalin. Officials flag Lenin’s harsh views on Russian attitudes and race as evidence of a chauvinistic outlook among Soviet leadership.
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John M. Hightower
Washington Wy
United States
Russia
V. I Lenin
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Lenin
Soviet Union
U.S
Lunin Ude
Lemin
Jeades
Hereford Association Field Day and Barbecue Planned
Hereford Association members and registered Four States beet cattle producers are invited to a field day and barbecue on Wednesday July 11. The event starts at 12 30 at Arch Smith Farm near Garland City with tours of Barty B Larey Texarkana C A Meat Hope Ned Furda and Son Hope and Bratman Spencer Hereford Farm Hope. Guest speakers include J Herb Carrier Extension and Forrest McClain of the American Hereford Association plus university officials.
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Four States
Arkansas Hereford Association
Arch Smith
Garland City
Barty B. Larey
Texarkana
C. A
Hope
Ned Furda
Bratman-Spencer
J. Herb Carrier
Jo Antinal
Hishandymanifory
Okansaa Des Warren
Gifford and
Mauytice
Ray
The
University of Arkangan
Forrest McClain
Ameribn Hereford Association
U S Moves Toward Steel Contract Talks Amid Walkout
Washington mediation chief Joseph Finegan explored ways to end the nationwide 650000 United Steelworkers strike. Both sides signaled willingness to bargain but offered no concrete moves, while talks with USW leaders and industry negotiators continued by phone and planned further discussions.
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William A. Swartworth
Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers
Basic Steel Industry
Willingnerg
Eplc
Iret Wyertling
John A. Stephens
Me Finegan
Arthur J. Goldberg
Union
New York
Quiberg
Washington
School Aid Battle Shapes in House
The House opened rounds of a battle over federal aid for schools and a $1.6 billion school construction bill is expected to reach the floor late in the day. The fiercest clash centers on an amendment proposed by Rep Powell to deny federal school construction funds to states not complying with the Supreme Court’s integration ruling, drawing bitter opposition from Southern members.
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Livingstone
Washington
Powell
Supreme Court
Local CAP Meeting Thursday
Local Civil Air Patrol meeting scheduled for Thursday night at Building 208, airport headquarters. The program will include two interac ting and timely slide shows Civil Air Patrol and Air Power, presented as a public service with information for those wishing to join the Senior or Cadet units of the local squadron.
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Civil Air Patrol
U. 8. Air Force
Nirport
Violence Toll in State: 14 Dead in Week
Fragmented report notes multiple violent incidents across the state, including a shooting linked to a Capgeee home and a 2 car collision near Ark. Survivors described. authorities cite several fatalities and ongoing investigations. Names and places are partially garbled.
All Around Town notices on sale license plates at Revvenue office
Mrs Kathryn Jones announces that license plates are now on sale at the Revenue office beginning 8 am. A receipt shows taxes on 1954 personal property. The 1947 Hope High School graduating class planning event is noted. Bonnie Routon and three members are listed with addresses. others attend Salt Shay paying jobs.
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Kathryn Jones
Revvenue Offics
Hope “High School
Uating
Bonnie
Routon
Orel Secretary Listed for Opening Lens Meeting
An entry in the notice section lists Orel as secretary with details about an opening lens meeting slated to begin soon. The fragment indicates municipal or organizational proceedings and an upcoming date. Further specifics are unavailable in the readable text.
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Frank Wetzel
Lawrence Malkin
Washington, D.C
Women’s National Press Club
Josephine Ripley
Christian Science Monitor
Georgia
Shoddy
el Dorda
Monroe
Memphis
Spring
Jayes Company
U.S. Wlves
America
Convair
General Dynamics
Hughes Top Co
Delta Airlines
General Electric
Chicago
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Command
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Malvern
Forest City
Dlyheville
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