A New Book on Hernando Cortes Conquest of Mexico
A Mexican editor writes a personal chronicle of Hernando Cortes, tracing his life from Spain to Cuba and the voyage to Veracruz. The book, by Fernando Benitez, offers a stereoscopic view of Cortes journey, Mexican geography, Aztec religion, and contrasts Aztec and Inca cultures with analysis of conquest and its cultural impact.
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Todey
Fernando Benitez
Cortes
Spain
Cuba
Vera Cruz
Benites
Mexico
Americas
Porland
Benitez
Mrs Lena Webb 50 of Columbus Dies
Lena Webb aged 50 of Columbus died in a local hospital Monday afternoon. She is survived by her husband J P Webb Sr of Columbus a daughter Mrs J T MeJunkins of Uritoga a step daughter Dora Wilson of Hope a son James Here bert Ford of Jackson Mississippi three stepsons J Z B C and Wyn Webb of Calumybus a sister Mrs Evelyn Ann Williams of Houston four brothers E J Williamy Willie Walter and Startling Williams of Houston Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m Wednesday at Washington Baptist Church Burial will be at Washington.
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Lena Williams Webb
Columbus
J.P. Webb, Sr
J.T. MeJunkins
Uritoga
Dora Wilson
Hope
James Herebert Ford
Jackson
Miss
Wyn Webb
Calumybus
Evelyn Ann
Nationals Lead in 7th Inning All-Star Game
CINCINNATI Ohio The National Leaguers lead the Americans 2 to 0 at the end of the first half of the seventh inning in the 20th annual All Star Game. Robin Roberts and Billy Pierce were slated to pitch the first three innings, with Casey Stengel and Charlie Dressen guiding the star lineups in a bid for a fourth straight NL victory.
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Nationals
Cincinnati
Ohio
Horon Roberts
Phillies
Billy Pier Whity Sox
Joe Reichler
Biseball
Riral
Cusley Field
Aiilfians
Faye
Paimie
Charlie Dressen
Dressen
Casey
Yankees
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phils
Roberts
Billy Pierce
Chicago
Riile Southpaw
Stengel
Pierce
Air 58 Dead in Pacific Plane Crash
A Transeven Airlines plane crashed into shark-infested waters about 350 miles east of Wake Island last Saturday night. All 58 aboard were killed in a violent, sudden impact with the sea. Navy transport Barrett reported no recovered bodies showed signs of burn, but many had multiple fractures and ripped clothing.
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Cross
Arch
Transocean Airlines
Gam
Oakland
Call
Navy
Wake Island
Vaccination Drives For Dogs Set For Thursday And Friday
Sixteen vaccination teams led by County Agent Oliver L. Adams and Dr. Herbert Rogers will vaccinate dogs against rabies at a cost of $1 per head. The voluntary program aims to protect people, livestock, and dogs, with centers listed by time and location across multiple communities. Owners must bring dogs to their scheduled center as teams move to the next site after finishing.
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Oliver L. Adams
Herbert Rogers
Hope Health Department
Watercreek Church
Guernsey
Fulton
Odom Store
McNab
Spates Store
Frida Theay
Tol E-Tex
Hope
Shower Springs
Orwell
Hubbard
Patmos
Tateliff
Sardis
Patroos
South Main
Ben [Rateliff
Frantic rancher moves to retail to save investment
In Snyder Oklahoma a drought driven rancher Clay Weaver 42 and his sister opened a small shop to sell cattle directly to consumers after losses at auction. From the first day they earned 271 dollars retail and wholesale, reversing a dire financial trend while Weaver plans to buy cattle to supply customers and support his ailing wife and three children.
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Snyder
Oklah
Oklahoma
Spowder-Dry
Iowa
Weaver
Weaver Ig
Extended Forecast For Arkansas 14 to 18
Forecast shows temperatures a few degrees below normal with minimums around 68 to 76 and maximums near 98. No major changes expected. Precipitation generally scattered. thunderstorms possible.
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Arkansas
Governor Ends Arkansas Girls Training School Crisis
A brief conference in Governor Francis Cherry's office resolved a misunderstanding over the Arkansas Girls Training School board and superintendent Mrs. Maxine Cogbill. The board said none planned to resign and Cogbill agreed to withdraw her resignation and remain superintendent. Cherry stated he had not interfered with board actions and called the issue settled, noting it stemmed from a rumor and misunderstanding.
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Legon Hatch Litle
Cherry
Coghill
Chauncey Farrell
Texarkana
Rockefeller's Wife Retains a Lawyer in Arkansas
Mrs Boba Rockefeller has hired a leading Arkansas attorney to represent her as she contemplates divorce from Winthrop Rockefeller. Rocke feller moved to Little Rock to establish residency in anticipation of filing for divorce under Arkansas law. He plans to file Aug. 6, and Mrs Rockefeller, with her son Winthrop Paul, 4, has moved into her husband’s Park Avenue apartment.
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Llp
Boba Rockefeller
Lie Rock
Arkansas
Winthrop Rockefeller
Didwin L. Wright
Rockefeller
Wright
Winthrop Paul
Park Avenue
Parole Board Frees 25 States Prisoners in Arkansas
Arkansas Parole Board granted parole to twenty five inmates yesterday. The list includes Marvin Bell from Mississippi serving five years for grand larceny and other offenders with sentences ranging up to ten years for burglary robbery and related crimes. Names and sentence dates vary by county and charge.
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Little Hock
Ine
Arkansas Parole Baare
Hase Pardaled
Marvin Bell
Mississippi
Haymond
Birmingham Crawford
Web
Carrell Bawden
Pope
Fast Germans Stampede for West's Food
Outbreaks of hunger prompt West Berlin panic as Germans flood toward Western food aid. Private relief amid shortages continues while East German authorities study ways to divert stock. Teleprinter reports mass evacuations paused as millions face food scarcity and labor shortfalls.
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Amartos Bay
Exsehangie
Peltef Nyarkoet
Bormieh
Keartieberg
Marst
Funtils
Allce
Minagh
Wits
East Devlin
Noymind Preie Ubeyy
Maryor
Willy Kressman
Crecielo
Potts Am Steele
Compmiuniat
Landle Mast
Olly Corrtewell
Poplin
Gratewell
Kroberg
U.S. W
East Germany
West Berlin
Telegrif, Ti
Osaies
Telepraf Aiso
Truce Near Claims Stir as Envoy Reports to White House
A U S envoy Wal ter S Robertson left for the United States to brief President Eisenhower on Korean truce rumors. Robertson denied limits on a potential ceasefire and said misrepresentations in press coverage could hinder progress. He cited discussions with Rhee and Paik and indicated an agreement on a joint statement to be released in Washington and Seoul.
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Walter S. Robertson
Aitte States
Mise Hower
Syngman
Rhee
Alaska
Willy Har
Rhes
Korea
Hanyvelag
le Rand
Rhev
Paik
Torely
Pyan
Cloris
Amabssidor Briggs
Murphy
Ken
Koren
United Styler
ROK
United Nations
United States
Republic of Korea
Cherry Asks Drouth Status for All State
In Little Rock Governor Cherry appealed to federal authorities to declare all of Arkansas a drought disaster area. He urged the PMA be extended beyond 47 western counties after the Production and Marketing Administration rejected broader requests. Cherry said rains came too late and normal crops could not restore the economy.
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Gay
Cherry
Jevsons
Benson
PMA
State of Arkansas
Arkansas Agricultureal Mobillation Committee
West Arkangin
Latte Rock
The
Production and Marketing Administration
Jie
New U S Attorney Named in Weathawn Case
The report confirms the appointment of C W Atkinson II as U S Attorney for Weatherhead district. Detailing unclear agency roles, it notes Atkinson will lead prosecutions while facing transition challenges amid political pressure and law department restructuring.
80000 China Troops Pour Into Line Gap
A major Chinese offensive on the Korean front aims to press South Korea’s Syngman Rhee into accepting an armistice terms as truce talks stall at Panmunjom. UPI reports negotiators face new deadlock while U.S. assurances to observe an armistice are debated.
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Earnest Hobbrecht
Korea Armistics
Panmunjour
United States
South Korea
Chimie Reds
Syngman Rhee
Ponnine Jom
South Kore
Uted
South Kor
Freighter Jacob Luckenbach Sinks After Collision
The freighter Jacob Luckenbach collided with the Hawaiian Pilot about 18 miles southwest of the Golden Gate. All crew members aboard the Luckenbach were rescued by Hawaiian Pilot and coast guard boats, with no serious injuries reported. collision location near the San Francisco lightship.
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SAN Shancisco UY
Jacob Luckenbach
Coastl Guard
Luckenbach
Mar Tengt
Oakland Army Depot
Hawaii
Yeanty
Giobe Wireless
Luckenbuch
Coast Guard
San Francisco
Galden Gate
Advice for Brides From Battle-Scarred Husbands
Hal Boyle gathers insights from seasoned husbands on what brides should do after the honeymoon ends. The column surveys war-hardened views on marriage dynamics, offering sharp, practical cautions and frank backstage tips from men who have lived through early married life.
New Outburst on Battle Front Reported
Washington reports President Eisenhower discussed Korea amid a fresh Communist offensive. He and military leaders reportedly expect truce talks soon as Congress members express cautious optimism about negotiations.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Eigenhower
Ayo Thisilc
Sa Iuca
Sime
Congress
Sen. Wiley
BR Wis
Ferrer and Clooney Elope in Durant Oklahoma
Dallas report says Ferrer and Clooney wed in Durant Oklahoma after a quick ceremony. Details note Clooney’s acting career and singing ties while gossip columnists had anticipated the event. Verrey, reported age 44, Clooney age 26, and their presence at the ceremony are confirmed by agents and attendees.
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Clooney
Durant
Dallas
Tex
Werose Verrery
Motion
Rogeme Clooney
Olivia
Havel
W Motion
Von
Horn
Klas
Kate
Cloonay
Mia Verror
Mexico
Oklahoma
Euryelsa
Verrey
Aly
Migs Clooney
Kurt Frings
Pers Rer
A G Phillips Dies in Hugo Hospital
Ambrose Guuse Phillips age 73 of Idabel dies Saturday at Hugo Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He had lived in Idabel years, formerly from Hope and worked as a salesman for the Curb Candy company. He was a member of the Baptist church and is survived by his widow Margaret Bowden and other relatives.
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Okla
Ambrose
Guuse Phillips
Idabel
Hugo
Aone
Avs
Hope
Curb Candy Company
Gander Magon
Mira
Margaret. Bowden
Octobe
Hops
M Phillips
Austin
Franklin
Philip
Jone
Reidy
Hj Huntas
G Smith
Austin Norma
Johngoy
Png Gyandsa
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Garland
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Lung
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Union
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West
Ike
Robertson
C.W. Atkinson II
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Renate
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Donorerie Apeliies
China
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A. G. Phillips
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