Texarkana TV Cameras Cover Moore Confession During Trial
A Texarkana report notes James Moore, a 19 year old from Miller County, admitted his guilt after televised court proceedings. Cameras from KOMG-TV aired the court scene as Moore stood trial for a 1936 robbery and murder, with other young Black defendants also sentenced to death. the Supreme Court later set aside those convictions.
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Texarkana
James Moore
Millar County
Navendant
Igst
Arkansas
Texarkantian
Komg-Tv
Micros Tsan
Moore
R i Hamm
County
Irvis ‘Mallite
Aga Khan Dies At 79 In Geneva Shaping Muslim World
Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies in Geneva after heart weakness. He served as League of Nations president and was known for racing horses and lavish lifestyle. His heir apparent and son Prince Sadruddin, 24, faced questions over his future role.
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Switzerland
Aga Klan
Aga Han
Dayotes
League of Nations
Ana
Prings Aly
Wasi
Sadruddin
Aga
Aly
Shina
Hallywood
Aps Wess
Rita Hayworth
Ft Smith Police Ask Higher Pay Initiative
City officials and officers push for higher pay citing morale and retention concerns. Association leaders claim the current force lags behind regional averages, urging timely action to avoid staffing gaps and public safety risk.
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Smith
Half a Dozen Mentioned for Governorship
Arkansas readers eye a slate of potential gubernatorial contenders led by Gov. Faubus amid talk of a possible third term and tax plans. Names include Bruce Bennett James Baker Marvin Melton Lee Ward Jim Johnson and Ben Laney with friction over possible candidacies and strategic retreat. Continued on Page Three.
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Anren Cooper
Little Rock
Arkansans
Quielus
Teru
Ayun
Ovenr Amway
Orval Faubus
Faubus
Trey
Jolber
Chris Finchaker
Qulendds
Iisiters
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Aly
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James
Doc) Baker
West Telena
Lee Ward
Paragould
Marvin Metlon
Jonsbords
Ben Laney
I Fetterson County
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Crossett
Bennetts
Atorney
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Taols
Murry
Bennett
Arkansas
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Beker
Melton
State Senate
Kim
Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission
Major Vehicle Commission
Jonesboro
Senate
House
Baker
Ward
Ance Tor
Supreme Court
Peter
Four-Year-Old Girl Dies of Burns in Hospital
In Jonesboro a four year old girl Linda Sue Parworth died after a fire at her home. Linda awoke as flames spread while her grandparents CW May and Anvoil Nay were away at a store. A nearby service station worker Leon Blout entered the burning house and carried out the critically injured child.
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Jonesboro
Linda
Sue Parwha
Mes
Anvoil
Stoye
Leon’ Blout
Insult To Mary Jersey City Woman Wins Award
A garbled local item reports Mrs. Thomas E. Smith winning an award after alleged abuse by her husband. The text claims he caused injury and forced her into a harsh situation affecting her health, with family members mentioned but details are unclear.
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Jersey City
N. J
Thomas E. Smith
Helena Bridge Crisis Delays River Crossing Plans
Helena bridge project faces postponement as a crisis consumes funds and focus. Arkansas Highway Commission discusses delaying the proposed Mississippi River bridge while the Bureau of Public Roads studies alternatives. officials authorize revenue bonds sale to help finance the bridge.
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Rockma
Arkansas Highway Coigin Issitin
Helena
Ighway
Harbett Tidgidge
Bureau of Public Roads
Siyteturs
Stifel
Nienlaus Cou
Lanis
Khrushchev blasts clean H-Bomb theme during Prague visit
Soviet party chief Khrushchev denounced the idea of a perfectly clean hydrogen bomb and warned against an arms race. He hinted at future talks with Yugoslav President Tito and criticized U.S. and Western policies while in Czechoslovakia for a Moscow-backed visit.
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Prague
Soviet Communist Party
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Stsenbower Roeday
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Yugnslavia
Tito
Ana
Moscow Central
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Cacehaslavatein
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Oulalde Russa
Americen
FBI Evidence at Knoxville Given Defense
In Knoxville Judge Taylor ruled the defense could obtain an oral summary of a witness statement from Clinton school board official KR G Crogsno. U.S. Attorney Crawford opposed releasing the document, while defense spokesman Rob ert Dobbs urged access and questioned the witness’s opportunity to review the material.
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Knoxville
Ann
Padua
Robert GL. Taylor
KR. G. Crogsno
Clinton School Board
Offleial
PBI
Taylor
Clinton
Crosse
Big BI
PRI
Taoyiao
Robert J. Dobbs
Memphis
U.S
Alty
John C. Crawford Jr
FBI
Three Soviet Leaders Face Life in Exile Reported
A Danish Communist organ cites a Moscow source claiming Georgi Malenkov Vyacheslav Molotov Lazar Kaganovich and others will live in exile. It says Molotov advised by Gromyko and Shapiro, with Khrushchev spared from execution, and notes a power shift among top Soviet figures.
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Qaniel F
Gilmore London
Moscow
Georgi Malenkov
Vyacheslav Molotov
Foreign Ministry
Lazar Kaganoviclh
Hiapager
Molotov
Dogpnty
Andryiy Gromyke
Eos Tespoldenl
Moseavy
Civil Rights Bill Faces Slowdown in Senate Clash
Senators moved today to scale back enforcement provisions of the civil rights measure amid opposition from key figures. Supporters insist the bill aims to protect voting rights, while opponents warn the plan could desegregate neighborhoods and extend federal oversight. The dispute signals a march toward concessions as House leaders press for action. Continued on Page Five.
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Celler
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Judiciars Comimiling
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Strike unlikely at Okay Cement Plant Arkansas
Okay Arkansas plant with 180 workers faces uncertain impact from spreading national strike by cement workers. Local union often negotiates after national deals, but no recent bargaining strike has occurred in over 30 years at this plant.
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Ark.m
Arkansas
Foremada
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co
Idvalycompny
Denver
Calo
Mill
Ist Watermelons Marketed Locally
Jesse Samuels of Hope Ri sold the first lot of watermelons locally last Saturday to J W Strickland for two cents per pound. DeAnn noted the sale in local market records.
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Ist
Jesse Samuels
Hope Ri
Naan DeAnn
J. W. Strickland
Arkansas Weather Station Report Summary
Weather report notes a warm day with a high near 97 and a low around 70. It lists year to date rainfall about 46.58 inches in Arkansas, and mentions partly cloudy conditions this afternoon and tonight with temperature fluctuations into Friday.
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Wedyi
Arkansas
Girard Trial in Japan Highlighted by Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court orders that Girard must face trial in Japan. The report notes a Broadway influenced cast and characters reminiscent of American history, including references to Thomas Jefferson and regional Revolutions. Continued on Page three.
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Girard
Japan
U.S. Supreme Court
Right of Way Designations for Arkansas State Roads
The Arkansas Highway Commission announces two road segments designated as part of the State Secondary Highway System in Hempstead County. The routes run from State Highway 29 south of Evening Shade to Patmos via Shoyer Springs and Nevada County Wine, and from State Highway 16 southeast of U.S. 67 in Hope through Shoyer Springs to the Nevada County line, totaling about 41 miles and 7.4 miles respectively. Conditions include furnishing right of way trees at no cost to the state, system approval by the Bureau of Public Roads, and maintenance to begin after work is completed to satisfactory condition.
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Arkansas Highway Commission
Sun
Hempstead
Patmos
Hope
Shoyer Springs
Nevada County
Bureau of Public Moads
First Cotton Boll Reported Near Oran
Beellé Witherspoon of two miles west of Oran brought to The Star office today the first reported cotton boll of the 1957 crop season. The cotton was planted on April 8.
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Beellé Witherspoon
Oran
Star
Road Commission Faces Cash Delays for Highway Projects
The Arkansas Highway Commission warned contractors may wait for funds as gasoline revenue underperforms and new revenue sources are scarce. The panel approved over 344 million in contracts, but delayed payments pending October revenue, while plans to add 0.75 miles to the state highway system were approved and August contracts canceled.
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Lane LA Rock
Arkansas Highway Commission
Hale
Far West
Herbert
Haridge
Samunelig
Merdiy
Highway Department
Oelaber
Uig
Commission
T Ie
Atete
Court Finds No Bar Against It in Constitution
The court ruled that the United States had the right to deliver a verdict on the constitutional issue. The opinion, signed by Chief Judge Bert, discusses the arrangement between the United States and Jamaica and the roles of executive and legislative branches. The case, kept secret in the district court, was heard again in the U.S. District Court. Continued on Page Five.
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Ayeh En Clonelarionty
Tine Herit Nalimenl
Robert Deehart
Das Fease Department
Serres
Vie Distil Cauric Hiere
U.S
Distriet Court
New Trouble Hints in Hungary After Week of Rifts
In Hungary, authorities move against suspected anti government activists as arrests widen. In Nanjoserkugz village police seize 43 farmers alleged to have organized anti government protests. A Badan court opens inquiries into 13 people accused of distributing leaflets and aiding subversive actions among youth. A second group faces charges including murder of a state service official connected to the Budapest Communist party.
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Hungary
T: Vhs
iMehiding Uwells
Tral Servetaryeskhe
Budapest Communist Party
Oreganiantion
Nieve Meza
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