Nashville bandmaster Dwight Blake remembered in tributes
readers across Arkansas recall Professor Dwight Blake a Nashville area bandmaster who shaped early local music scenes. tributes from Arkadelphia Ouachita Henderson colleges praise his cornet skill and leadership with warm remembrances of his character and influence on Nashville and surrounding communities.
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Star
Dwight Blake
Louis Graves
Nashville ‘News
Professor Blake
The
Nashville News
Nashville
Mintion
Louisiana
W. T. Power
Okolons
Arkansas
Blake
Arkadelphia
Marka
Ouachi- 2
Henderson Colleges
U. S
Southern Standard
Philip McCorkle
Prescott
Hope
Minden
Shear
Power
Prof
Gabriel
All Quiet Is Report From Narragansett
Narragansett Rhode Island July 1 state police clashed with about 400 in a riot at the station after rocks were thrown through windows. Lt. Frederick W. Newton and officers restored order as the crowd swelled and police took control for a month. Lenoir faced a disorderly conduct charge. Taunge Bradley and Edward C. McRagney also arraigned with bail set.
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Narragansett
Frederick W. Newton
North Kingston
G2l
Providence
Lenoir
Ems
State Peolice
Oy Taunge
Hardley
North Kingstown
Edward C. McRagney
Sailor
Philadely
Kim
Leiah Daly
Central Group Permits Vesey to Run for Judge
Hempstead Democratic Central Committee after an executive session voted 19 to 7 to permit John Vesey to run for municipal judge. Vesey argues a new act allows candidacy. Lemley says he has two years left of a four year term. Ballot names Mayor Armitage Wilson Jones and ward officials.
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Hempstead
Democratic Central Committee
John Vesey
W. 5. Atkins
Candi Barts
Vesey
W. Lemley
Lemley
Cormit Teamen
Wil
C. A. Armitage
John L. Wilson
Joe Jones
Charles Wylie
C. W. Gentry
W. C
Tarpley
Crst
Local Youth Wins Forestry Camper Best Award at Camp
Travis England 4-H member from Shower Springs received the best camper award at Arkansas fifth annual Forestry Camp held at Petit Jean State Park. Sixty three outstanding farm youth from 46 counties attended. The camp was sponsored by Crassett Lumber, International Paper, Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association and others with Arkansas resources agencies cooperating.
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Arkansas
Petit Jean
Travis England
Shower Springs
Travis
Joe England
4-H Club
Futura Farmers of America
Crassett Lumber Company
International Paper Company
Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association
Forestry Division
Arkansas Resources and Development Commission
Arkansas Extension Service
Department of Vocational Agriculture
Robelson of Hope
Division of Forestry and Parks
Elope High School
Young England
Hempstead County
Little Rock
Kansas City
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Oliver L. Adams
Hempstead
Nevada County Center Of Oil Activity In Northwest Arkansas
Nevada County is the focal point for oil exploration with multiple tests. J B Warmack et al W C Waters No 1 in section 17-14-21 tests at about 1200 feet after a pool opening. Lion Oil Co. lays surface pipe near Cleary No 1 in section 14-14-22, drilling to 3500 feet. Burnett Drilling advances J B Warmack No 1 Act wildcat to 4000 feet. several leases abandoned. Berry Asphalt Co. sets Mary Jackson Estate No 8 in 9-14-20 for production test at 1198 feet.
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Nevada County
Willisville
J. B. Warmack
Lion Oil c Company
Kern and
Trimbdte
Magnolia
Burnett Drilling Company
P. Malton
Berry Asphalt Company of
Mary Jackson Estate
Governor McMath Criticizes Pardon Process In Arkansas
Governor McMath criticized the pardon of former Hot Springs city attorney Jay Rowland, saying acting Gov. Campbell should have informed him in advance. Rowland, who fought his bribery conviction for three years, served a prison term and was paroled last October. McMath had prosecuted Rowland and led a veteran candidates slate that ousted the Hot Springs political machine.
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Little Rock
McMath
Jay Rowland
Hot Springs
James R. Campbell
Jay. Rowland
Campbell
Arkansas
Stile
Hissenteene
Wland
Leo P. McLaughlin
Rowland
Mrs Williams Washington Book Goes on Sale
The Star notes The Old Town Speaks by Mrs Charleon Moss Williams is on sale for five dollars. Copies are at John P Cox Drug Co in Hope or Washington Hardware Co in Washington. The historian recounts Hempstead county life since around 1800 with letters from the War Between the States era and early Washington Telegraph files.
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Fulton
Columbus
Spring Hill
Washington
Old Town
Washington Telegraph
Hempstead County
Consolidation fixes mail duplicates for Hope Journal and Hope Star
Notice to subscribers and carriers explains that since merging circulation, duplicates were corrected as of today. Unduplicated Hope Journal subscripts are now in The Star mailing galley with Journal lists continued. If two copies go to one subscriber, notify The Star and check new labels when assigned.
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Hope Journal
Hope Star
The
Star
Journal
Judge Huie Orders Will Smith to State Penitentiary
Arkadelphia judge in circuit court today set September 17 as the date for trial of remaining criminal cases, ordered a grand jury session for the first Monday in October, and committed Will Smith a former Clear Lake owner to the state penitentiary for slaying Jim Raneccliff in October 1949. Smith had a two year sentence and had not served time. Other actions included suspensions for Olin Smith and Freeman Palmarde with conditions, and Hardy Mason receiving a three year term for family abuse. Calvin Dery and a missing summons were noted for further court action.
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Dick Shuie
Arkadelphia
Mempatend
Teint
Oetobey
Huie Odered
Will Smith
Clear Lake Boatianding
Smith
Jim Raneccliff
Hardy Mason
Calvin Dery
North Hazel
Judges and clerks chosen for July 31 election
In a Saturday meeting the Democratic Central Committee named judges clerks and alternates for the July 31 preferential election across wards one through four and McCaskill. Names include Roy Anderson Jind Cole B Bates and many alternates with clerks Paul Simling Jr A Stonequist Dwight Ridgalls and Ruth Atkins among others.
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Democratic Central Committee
Roy Anderson
Jind Cole
8. Bates
J. W. Pranks
K. G. Hamilton
Lloyd Kinard
Clarks
Ralph Leu
B. B. BePherson
Pearl Hason
Mildred McPherson
John Andres
Judgus
J. C
Veank ‘Trimble
W. J. Jones
A. B. Mack
Ward UA
E.R. Brown
Ic. W. Bridges
B. W. Edwards
Corbin Foster
G, Hairston
Dwight Ridgalls
Eb, Cain
Victor ‘Cobb
Thompson Evins, Jr
Miles Downs
Ward
Henry Morton
McCaskill
Helen Bu ‘Tleka
Lucille Scott
Mes J. Harris
Glen Eley
J. S. Moses
J. A Uwland
First CIO Newsman Testifies in Gazette Labor Hearing
Little Rock July 10 The first president of a striking CIO newsmen’s union testifies at a national labor relations board hearing on unfair labor practice charges against the Arkansas Gazette. Alan M. Weinman former Gazette department head, now a law student, concludes direct testimony and is recalled for cross examination. He cites prior contract megatistinas leading to the Dec 17 1949 strike by the American Newspaper Guild over a dismissal clause amid bargaining disputes.
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Little Rock
CIO
National Labor Relations Board
Arkansas Gazette
Alan M. Weinman
University of Thaois
Gazette
Tom Davis
Houston
Tex
Weinman
The
Gazete
Tocal 4Op
Amerifcan
Wienman
NLRB
Wien
Andrew Carter
Mexico City Flood Strikes Capital After Heavy Rain
Mexico City faced one of its worst floods as an inch of rain drenched the city in 50 minutes. Firemen logged 200 calls to pump out cellars and streets while a movie house halted showings as water covered entrances. A blind man and two children were swept toward water filled holes but were rescued.
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Mexico City
M O Rowe Dies in Texarkana Hospital at 51
M O Rowe aged 51 died Sunday morning in a Texarkana hospital. He is survived by his wife a son Marshall Jr and Rowena Rowe of Washington a sister Mrs Gip Martin of Washington five brothers Russell and Moss Nowe of Washington Paul Rowe Hawks Texas Wallace Rowe of Denver Culp Colorado and Odis Rowe of West Memphis. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Monday at the First Baptist Church of Washington by Rev S A Whitlow assisted by Rev Roy Fowler of Texarkana. Services at the grave will be in charge of New Mount Horeb Lodge 605.
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Marshall
Blevins Soldier on Korean Front
Private First Class Juth A Rogers, son of Mr and Mrs John E Rogers of Blevins Arkansas, serves with the 11th Infantry Regiment on the Korean front. He sends word home from the battle line and helps maintain supply and communications amid fierce combat conditions.
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Juth A Rogers
John E. Rogers
Blevins
Arkansas
11Th Infantry
Buffalo
Teilya
Korea
U S Retaliates Hungary Must Recall 2 Envoys
The United States orders Hungary to withdraw two diplomats, including the head of the legation, in a tit for tat move after Hungary expelled two American officials. Both sides declare diplomats unwelcome as Washington tightens a containment approach amid Cold War tensions. Well will replace Nagy temporarily. Nagy’s envoy will depart after Well arrives.
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Washington
United States
Hungary
Legation
Albert W. Sherer
Ridtapest
Misa Ruth Tryon
U.S
Lces
Laque Nay
Pelar Var Konyl
State Department
U. S
Rtate
Burkonyi
Nagy
Emil Well
Weil
Inia Morvath
Progress Reported in Peace Parley Korea Cease Fire Talks
Negotiators report some progress in Korean war cease-fire talks held in Munsan Korea as UN delegates described a friendly atmosphere with Communist counterparts. Agreements on agenda timing remain unsettled. next meeting set for early Tuesday. UN observers noted no armed personnel near the conference site, while other security measures persisted in the war torn city.
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Munsan
Korea
Ilda
Turner Joy
U. N
U.N. Newemen
Riots Prompt Martial Law in Tehran Amid Turmoil
Fragmented report describes Tehran unrest with claims of martial law and clashes. Widespread injuries and several fatalities are reported as demonstrations flare over Mossadegh and nationalization, with police and security forces acting amid chaotic scenes.
Negro Park Drive Extends Funding Campaign Effort
The Negro Park fund drive, short of its $8,000 quota, is extended through July 90 Cho ex tension is necessary to give every resident a chance to contribute. Donations may be mailed to the Hope Star Station KXAR.
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Negro Park
Negro Park Fund
Svery Elttien
Hopa Star
KXAR
Richest dog Toby shocks Moscow tale in interview
New York columnist describes interviewing Toby the dog, claimed by Radio Moscow to be a $75,000,000 American fortune with 45 servants and six lawyers. Toby disputes the broadcast, saying he is worth $100,000,000 and explains how his wealth was acquired through investments and an $80,000,000 diamond gift from a Soviet general, then moved to the United States with his mistress.
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Toby
Moscow
Radio Moscow
Joby
Soviet Russia
America
Fifth Avenue
Irich Men
Oronte
Radio
Augelan
Russia
Mulateonga
Eriaen
Beret
Ieee Ae
Amr
Jean Urchins
Elie
Jason
Tob
Shen
Fine Burrkaneae 1 opi American Vaisrand Amyeta event
Fragmentary OCR notes present a brief reference to an American Vaisrand Amyeta item with unclear details. The readable portion lacks complete names, dates, or locations to form a coherent summary or identify a specific event.
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Vaisrand
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