Weevil problem in cottons eased by wet spring and delayed emergence
A garbled 1950 field note describes overwintering weevils slow to emerge after a dry spell, with heavy rain later bringing many soon able to damage early cotton. It notes early brood emergence in some fields, suggests weekly insecticide use by a Hampton extension agent, and warns against overuse while advising timed applications as needed to protect early plantings.
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Barnes
Hampton
Wolton
Barggs
Four Die In Arkansas Sunday Across Traffic, Fire, Drowning
A troubled Arkansas week ends with four deaths from separate incidents. A 21 1/2 year old Elaine resident Kim Fongs death follows a shooting linked to the family at the Fong home area. Betty Jean Johnston, 19, of Elaine, died in a highway crash near Mariana. A drowning incident occurred during a swimming outing by Swing Hole on Spadra Creek. Investigators report a 50 year old Brickeys man injured in the highway crash remains in critical condition.
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Arkanas
Dupty
Mack - Peel
Fongar Peery
al Elaine
Phillips
Kim Fons
Peel
Mariana
Bona Stewart
Tony Hudson
Blaine
Stewart
Hudson
Jesse McDonald
Brickeys
Aris
West Memphis
Miss Johnston
C.T. Johnston
A. Advyerrmold Johnson
Opa
Clarks
Mark Hf
Hal
Tony
Wales
Guimo
Officer Saves Child From Fourth Floor Window
In Binghamton New York a mother Louise Popper 22 attempted to drop her daughter Wanda from a fourth floor window. Patrolman Larry W. Schanz grabbed the child by one leg as other officers tackled the mother and she was placed for mental examination. Wanda was uninjured.
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Binghamton
N.Y
Inge
Cand
Larry W. Schanz
Louise Popper
Sayre
Binghamton State Hospital
Sal
Robert
Forbes
Wanda
Shanz
Shane
Sehang
Bohan
Deay Fife
Egypt seeks harmony with Arab partners in peace push
A garbled brief notes Egypt advancing a plan to patch relations with Arab neighbors, aiming for broader regional cooperation. The fragmented text mentions harmony, diplomacy, and a potential leadership figure, but details are unclear.
Knowland eyes California governorship amid civil rights debate
Senator Knowland signals possible bid for California governor next year while steering the civil rights measure in Congress. He plans about 43 speeches across California as adjournment delays loom. Allies say he may already seek the GOP presidential nomination in 1960.
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Washington
Sony
Senate
Knowland
California
House
Givil
Hill
Iia Senate
Tech School Discussed at Rotary
Albert Graves presented a program at the Hope Rotary Club meeting at Hotel Barlow. The discussion focused on establishing a new Vocational Technical School in the congressional district. Jimmy Jones, superintendent of schools, and Jimmy Wingfield, vocational agriculture inspector, spoke. Visiting Rotarians included Glen Wright and others.
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Albert Graves
Jungheon
Hope Rotary Club
Nogn Pyiday
Barlow
Jimmy Jones
Jimmy
Wingfield
Hope High
Glen Iy
Ud Stone Wright
Leglits
Drop Charges Against One of Clinton's 15
In Clinton Tennessee, federal court action involved the high school integration case. Judge Robert ly Way dismissed charges of criminal contempt against Mors Zolli tau Nelson and others for alleged interference. The proceedings centered on the Clinton Hill School integration dispute and related cautions from a Clinton physician. Continued on Page Two.
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Relman Morin
Knoxville
Nugeo Academs
Ittle Tenessee Highland
Clinton Dash Fall
Mae Eaheen
Teoubie
Gene David Brittaly
Perinelon
Atty. John Co Ceaward Hr
Britas
Shere
Dudge
Robert Ly
Zolli Tau Nelson
Clinton
Nelson
Cinefon Ayen Presidente
Dulat Kasper
Wilie
McClellan Seeks Probe Into Union Intimidation Claims
Washington senator McClellan says the Senate Racke Investigating Committee will resume hearings into alleged attempts to intimidate a committee witness. He alleges James P. Cross, president of the Bakery Workers Union, oversaw retaliatory measures. The witness had submitted an affidavit on union affairs and was to testify. details remain undisclosed.
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Washington
Mclellan
D-Ark
Senate
Rackels
Umorson
McClallan
James P. Cross
Bakery Workers Union
Mtter
Cross
McClellan
Math Philipsborn’ Sr
Zion Telus
Zion, TU
Philipsborn
Phillysburn
Zlon
Red Hunt Near 2nd Postwar Era Nearing End
James Marlow analyzes the waning phase of the postwar Red Scare led by A Mitchell Palmer in the 1920s. He notes courts limiting the crackdown, reduced public support, and shifting political pressures as investigations fade from prominence and Senate actions wane. The piece surveys committees, congressional hearings, and the broader political climate affecting anti communist campaigns.
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Red Hunt
A. Mitchell Palmer
James Marlow
Peter
Aly
Mehoell
Road Fund Sharing Changes Hit Cities and Counties
Arkansas lawmakers consider cuts to the Road Fund with state treasurer Charles D. Davis noting allocations of 875,000 for counties and 275,000 for towns, while cities contend they may receive 375,000 and 575,000 respectively under revised formulas. Legislation would reshape highway revenue distribution for road construction and local units beginning last July, as about 2,800,060 dollars in state collections were apportioned to cities and counties last week.
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Klalweay Hokey
Arkansas
Charles D. Davis
Fox Counties
Waller
Dsd
Clifes
Mare
Garland Keith Killed In Kansas Truck Train Crash
O'Neal Keith aged 30 died instantly Friday July 12 near Chelona Kansas when his butane truck collided with a train and burst into flames. A World War II veteran from Carthage Missouri he was survived by his wife Marjorie McWilliams a son Jerry a daughter Sandra four brothers four sisters and his parents. Funeral services were held Monday at Shaver Springs Baptist Church with Rev. C a Roberts officiating. Interment followed at Shaver Springs cemetery with Oakcrest Funeral Home in charge.
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Orland
O'Neal Keith
Chelona
Kan
Clumes
Carthage
Hope
The
Baptist Church
Marjorie McWilliams
Jerry
Sandra
John Keith
Chiliicothe
Shaver Springs Banlist Church
Rev
C. A! Roberts
Shaver Springs
Oakcrest Puncral
Boyle Digs Up Questionable Fact Coffee Tales Across Regions
A fragmented column notes odds and ends from HAL BOYLE about coffee consumption by region, a wall of China cemetery tale, odd trivia about bees and geology, and quirky bits on language and culture. It adds a teaser for continued gossip on Page Three.
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Boyle
West
South
Hal Boyle
New York
China
Whrld
Glover
Carta
Radio Active Waste Loose in Atlantic Coast
Coast Guard reports several containers of low level radioactive waste tossed overboard from the submarine Seawolf development program. About 24 containers were involved as a drifting hazard southeast of New York City. one container lost in darkness. Earlier containers were recovered by a tug, with materials traced to General Electric and the Schenectady labs.
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Nisw
York
Guar Seares
Plantas Ane
Eeatt Sliviad
New York
Cunard Cullar Ayassix
Coast Guard
Tastariel
Tinker Priday
Schenectady, N.Y. Laboratories
General’ Olbetle’ Co
Qevcorhparty Visitid
Thio Waater Materials
Raclaeh
Seawolf
Johnson in Defense of Compromise
Washington political report notes Democratic Leader Johnson of Texas supports compromise civil rights proposals as the Senate debates the bill. He praises recent debate as among the finest in the chamber while urging action aligned with national interest and voting rights goals. The plan includes Section 3 limits, with Knowland aiming to motion to set the bill as pending business.
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Washington
Johnson
Texas
Senate
Xenson
Bul
Krowland
Calif
Knowland
Sen
Morse
D-Ore
Judiciary Committee
Koowland
Eall
Ike Takes to Helicopter in Practice Alert
President Eisenhower tests helicopter recovery in a staged drill near Washington with Gordon Gray and Lewis Dery observing. A simulated airlift and mock evacuation involve military mobility officials as U S cities are scouted for a mock exodus.
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Ike
Heligaplor
Gelysturg
Wasteington
D.C
Seervel
Atitel
Gordon Gray
Office of Defense Mobiliation
Lewis W. Derry
Direelor
Clvl
Griy
Golly
Chris
Fils Senhower
Elsanhower
Flood Rise in Wake of Illinois Rain
Severe rainfall across Illinois caused widespread floods from Chicago to suburbs and central regions. The Illinois River reached flood stage at Ottawa, and Calumet River breached dikes, displacing hundreds, while nine deaths were attributed to the storm. Cleanup and restoration followed as transport and communications slowly returned to normal.
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Chicago
Dugynaty Mhola
Chicago Land
Central
Uwhinois
Ottawa
Illinois River
Calumet
Highland
Ind
Calumet City
Springfield
St. Louis
Witcher
Vaidalia
Minox
Metropelitan
Chigage
Joliet
Kankakee
Chivasa
Arkansas Weather Station 24 Hour Report and Outlook
Weather data from Arkansas shows a 24 hour period ending at 7 am Monday with a high of 97 and a low of 74, total year precipitation 44.78 inches, clear to partly cloudy conditions followed by possible afternoon thunderstorms. Highs expected to reach the 80s today with tonight lows around 70s. Extended five day forecast calls for above normal temperatures by three to six degrees with limited rainfall and widely scattered showers mainly in the afternoon or evening.
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Arkansas
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