Arkansas Public Schools Short of Nine Months Term
State Board of Education reports 49 percent of Arkansas school units served less than nine months in 1950 50, affecting 2 percent of enrollment. Hempstead and Nevada counties list multiple short term schools while white students face 20 percent shortfall. Negro schools show some improvement but 18 operated under eight months, prompting calls for better state support and policy execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Arkansas
Hempstead
Nevada
Bievins
Washington
Columbus
Bodean
Cale
Laneburg
Bramer
Willisville
Rosston
State Department
Arkan Jansas
Ruth
JT Am
Newjeer
Bell Announces Dial System Upgrade in Hope
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co reports Hope's dial system will be activated soon with a new building at 320 South Main. Special crews install dial telephones in homes and offices. Full operation starts the same day and customers are warned not to use the dial until then. A new telephone number plan and directory will be delivered beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Hope
South Main
Garland Grant Slashed in East Fourth Street Fight
Garland Grant of Hope suffered a deep head and neck wound from a hand sickle attack after an argument at a blacksmith shop on East 4th Street between Walnut and Hazel. Edgar Still confessed to the slashing. Grant required 24 stitches and is expected to recover, though weak from blood loss. City officers investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Grant
Hope
Blackmith
East 4Th Street
Walnut
Hazel
Edgar Still
Grant
Vesey Defends Right to File for Municipal Judge Seat
John P. Vesey asserts the right to nominate as a candidate for Hope Municipal Judge. He cites Act 3071 and prior AG opinions, arguing the Garland Circuit Court interpretation stands and that the 1948 election for Municipal Judge was void, necessitating a Democratic primary in November 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Vesey
Iiem
Lemley
Hope
Democratic Central Committee
Attorney General
Supreme Court
Garland Circuit Court
Johnson
Ofice
Hope Municipal Court
St. Louis Man Injured in Truck and Motorcycle Wreck
Robert R. Rupert of St. Louis suffered severe scratches and bruises in a noon collision between his motorcycle and an unidentified truck at the Fulton River bridge. Rupert said he attempted to pass as the truck appeared to turn off. the driver fled the scene and police search for him. Rupert was treated in a local hospital and his condition was not considered serious.
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Robert R. Rupert
St. Louis
Fulton River Bridge
Ruppert
Peanuts Linked to Production Uses in Multiple Industries
A historical note lists peanuts as sources for materials used in making explosives, ignulation, fuel, artificial wool, fertilizers and ties. The fragmented text suggests a broad catalog of peanut byproducts and their varied industrial applications.
Local Club Women to Go on Tour
The Hempstead County Council of Hume Demonstration Clubs sponsors a September 4–8 educational tour for members. Travel by chartered bus covers Fayetteville for the State Home Demonstration Club Council meeting, University of Arkansas, Mt. Sequoyah, Brumfield's Fish Hatchery, Eureka Springs with Lookout Point and local springs, Onyx caves, Bull Shoals Dam, Norfolk Lake, and Mount Home, finishing in Little Rock. Deposits due by July 14, with reservations through Mrs William Schooley or the Extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
State Home Demonstration Club Council
University of Arkansas
Mt. Sesquoyah
Brumfield
Eureka Springs
Lookout Point
Onyx
Mountain Home
Bull Shoals Dam
Norfolk Lake
Harrison
Little Rock
Hempstead County Council
Believes Cease-Fire Is Victory, Regrets Lost Friends
HAL BOYLE surveys soldiers in Korea who weigh a cease-fire as victory and the cost of sacrifices. He argues troops seek clear objectives and a just outcome, hoping a fair settlement preserves the war’s purpose and honors fallen comrades.
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New York
Karen
Individu
Korea
Cormier
United Nations
38Th Parallel
Pearl Harbor
U. S
United Nation
Hay
Dko
America
Twin Soldiers Transferred to Fort Sill
Twin soldiers Alvin Ward and Vin Malvin, sons of Lula Ward of 1703 East Shover Street, moved from Camp Chaffee to the Field Artillery Replacement at Fort Sill Oklahoma after seven weeks of basic training.
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Camp Chaffee
Ark—Poly
Malvin
Alvin Ward
Lula Ward
East Shover Street
Field Artillery
Ft Sill Oklahoma
Fort Bil
Wael
First Peace Parley Moves Toward Resumed Talks Tonight
U S Eighth Army reports mixed frontline actions in Korea as Red forces probe near Kaesong and Pyongyang broadcasting claims of victories. Allies say negotiations may reopen at Kaesong tonight with limited access for correspondents and a small conference room in a private home serving as a makeshift venue.
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U.S Eighth Army
Korea
Reda
Id Choyyon-Kumhwas
Ilelc
Slupo
Kowon
North Korea
Comimunia Radio
Pyongang
Polya
Red
Tringle
Thi Gvelor
U. N
Inje
Op. Tv
Kaesong
Tageway
Sayers
Pyongyang
Knesolog
Ailles
Neda Watt
Two Slain Guard Hurt in Holdup Try
Chicago reports two armed convicts attempted to hijack an armored money truck at Bowerman Dairy station on Evergreen avenue. Guard Julius Blanchart Jr. was shot and suffered a possible skull fracture while fending off the attackers. One suspect, Belcastro, was killed. another, Pisa, fled after Blanchart’s return fire. Police described the slain men as known hoodlums tied to a currency-exchange robbery gang. Police declined to reveal the cash amount.
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Chicago
Hyink'’s Inc
Jullis Bianeart, Jr
Kummen
Blanchart
Roves Beleagivo
Frank Piau
Bowman Dairy Company
Evergreen Avenue
Hlanehart
Mandy Brink
Podeo
Beleastra
Pisa
Belcastro
Emy Melt Ebert
Plea
Ube
Riesvine
Death of Soviet Air Lieutenant General Rynanov Reported
Moscow reports the untimely death of Air Lieutenant General Vnalty G. Rynanov at age 52, with an official note saying the cause is unspecified. He served in World War II across Ukraine, the Vistula, Poland, Belor, and Borin, earning Lenin and Red Banner honors. he was a deputy to the Supreme Soviet of the Ukraine and a Ukrainian Communist Party central committee candidate. The death date is listed as July 6, amid a separate Red Air Force jet display, with no tie stated between the two events.
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Moscow
Vnalty G. Rynanov
Red
Ryuanov
Lenin
Stalin
Ryamov
Red Army
Ukrainy
Vistula Civer
Poland
Bitnale
Bor- In
Red Bencr
Guverev
Ryaanov
Supreme Soviet
Congress
Ukraine
Ukrainian Communist Party
Red Air Force
Presbyterian Youth Conference to Meet Here
A Presbyterian youth gathering will be held locally on July 14 with participants from state Presbyterian Churches and Missouri borders. Mary Helen Meled of Camden Nancy Irving of Morrilton Joy of Helena Ann Williamson of Monilci and James Money will serve in leadership roles at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
State Presbyterian
Missouri Burnods
Caraven
Gonlarsmra
Mary Helen Meled
Camden
Nancy Irving
Morrilton
Rd Joy
Helena
Ann Williamagn
Monilci
James Money
Grass Farming Subject of Meeting Here
The final in a series of meetings sponsored by the University of Arkansas extension, with the Production Marketing Administration and Soil Conservation, discusses grass farming and its role in local farm systems. Speakers highlight grass and livestock as vital for steady income, with emphasis on beef quality and employment opportunities for farmers in southwest Arkansas. details include talks by T. H. Atkinson and Ray Miller on available resources and development efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Arkansas
Arkansan
Holmpstead
Arkansas
Dlacugelon
Ray Millar
Church competition at eight and will keep faith with durion
A brief note reports a church competition set for eight with a plan to maintain faith amid the event. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alex. H. Washburn
Bell
Wester States
Vesey
City of Hope
Shipley
Lyle Brown
Hope Safety Council
Fred Gresham
Safety Council
Walter Verhalan, Jr
Lile Brown
Paul Klipsch
Club and Safety Council
State Safety Council
van Fleet
Seoul
M. B. Ridgeway
Turner Joy
Graigie
USAF
Arleigh Burke
Walter Lea
The
United Staes Department of the Interior
Hal Boyle
Fort Sill
Eastern
Presbyterian
Durion
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