Local Elections Films vs Teachers in Arkansas Budget Skirmish
A critical take on state education spending contrasts film purchases with teacher salaries in Arkansas. The piece questions budgeting priorities as the Gazette shifts to critique the Department of Education over film expenditures, noting nearly 45000 spent on educational films including How to Read. It critiques federal overreach into state affairs, arguing that local control is essential to reform and accountability.
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Arkansas Gnadlen
State Department of Education
Jbiller
Gazette
State Department
Servants of the People
State Education Department
Senate
Warren
Florida
United States Senate
Gamphling
Washington
B&PW Festival Shown On Radio Program
Three Hope delegates to the state Business and Professional Women's meet in Little Rock described the upcoming watermelon festival in a radio interview on KXLR. They presented melons to Governor Sid McMath and others, judged a melon eating contest at the Little Rock Boys Club, received honorary Safety Pal membership, and toured the first territorial restoration building during a two day session.
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Hope
Little Rock
David Griffin
J. W. Patderson
Paul Kripsch
Sid McMath
Mayers Wassell
Lawhorn
North Little Rock
Volmer Vick
KXLR
Little Rock Boys Club
Hank Cochran
Hank
First Territorial Restoration
Truman Returns From Potomac Weekend Cruise
President Truman came back from a weekend trip on the Potomac aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg, greeted by members of his staff and others as he resumed duties.
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Truman
Washington
President Truman
Potomac River
Presidentia
Zac
Williamsburg
Membarg
Watches and cash theft from car at Fair Park
Two watches and cash were stolen from an automobile at Fair Park on Saturday night. R. E. Porter of Prescott reported a seven and a half jewel ladies watch, and C. R. McSweenney’s wife lost a Welder wrist watch along with $8 to $7 in cash and groceries. The items were taken while the couples attended a barn dance. Local police are investigating.
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Fair Park
R. EB. Porter
Prescott
C. R. McSweenney
Investigal Line
Youths Run Into Auto Unhurt After Collision
A negro boy, Willie White of Lope, ran into the front end of an automobile driven by W. R. Hinkle around 9 o’clock Saturday. He was not seriously hurt. City Police investigated the incident.
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Willie White
Lope
W.R. Hinkle
Two Arrested on Liquor Counts
The sheriff's department reports two arrests for illegal liquor over the weekend. Clarence Pennington of Fulton was fined $40 in mayor's court for possession of legal liquor. In Columbus Houston Cheatham was arrested for possession of 12 to 14 gallons of home brew. Deputy Sheriff Allen Shipp made both arrests.
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Sherif
Clarence Pennington
Fulton
Mayor's Court
Columbus
Houston
Cheatham
Allen Shipp
Hope Negro Fined at Texarkana
Hope Negro Charlie Johnson, 21, of Hope was fined 15 for prowling in Texarkana Texas city court. He was arrested at 3 20 p m Saturday in a back yard of a residence at 7weet Fourth Street. He was fined shortly afterwards.
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Texarkana
Texas
Charlie Johnson
Negro of Hope
Fourth Street
Lewis-McLarty Air Conditioning Project Stalls
Lewis-McLarty Department Store on Second Street delays an air conditioning upgrade. Two five-ton units are to be installed to improve comfort and convenience for customers and staff.
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Lewis-McLarty Department Store
Second Street
Sunday Temperature Record Hits 98 Degrees
Weather notes show Sunday reached 98 degrees the hottest this year, with a prior July high of 113 degrees on record and August 10 recorded as the highest modern temperature. Saturday posted 87/75, while Sunday’s 98/76 marked a rough spell for the period.
Wreck on Route 67 Causes Little Damage in Arkansas
Hubert Shows of Forrest City and Bertram Swit of McCaskill were in a minor collision yesterday at 4 near the east drive-in on Highway 47 as Shows pulled off the highway. Little damage resulted and no injuries were reported. A bond was posted for failing to yield.
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Hubert Shows
Forrest City
Arkansas
Bertram Swit
McCaskill
Absentee Ballots Available At County Clerk Office Hope City
Harry Hawthorne County Clerk urges Hope voters who will be absent on election day to visit his office and cast an absentee ballot before July 31 or August 4. Applications may be filed by relatives of the absent voter and ballots mailed to the voter. Ballots received by 6 30 p m on election day are counted and kept secret.
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Harry Hawthorne
City of
Hope
Nevada County Oil Boom Runs Hot as Wells Near Depths
Nevada County shows the busiest oil program in the southwest with multiple wells advancing. Willisville nets followups in Willsville tests, W.C. Waters No. 1 produced shallow oil near 1,200 feet with pump awaiting electric connection. Cleary No. 4 wildcat nears 3,800 feet and final depth around 1,500 feet. Berry Asphalt Mary Jackson Eutatac No. 1 reaches 1,213 feet with saturation noted between 1,108 and 1,213.
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Newyude County
Lax
Arkansas
Willisville
B. Warmack
W. C. Waters
Willsville
Nee Ie
Tily L. PB
Game
Lion Oil Company
Kern & Trimble
Magnolia
Warmack
Burnett Weltting Company
J, B
Waremack No
Wildcat
Nevada County
Berry Asphalt Company
Mary Jackson
Eutatac
Troy
Tha Minge
Lake Charles Paper Suspends Publication
Lake Charles La The South weat Citizen the Lake Charles morning newspaper suspended publication effective this morning due to lack of newsprint. Thomas B Shearman publisher of the Citizen and of the American Press, merged publications recently.
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Lake Charles la
Southweat Citizen
Lake Charles
Thomas B. Shearman
The
Citizen
Anid
Ammericeni Press
Citizen War
American Press
Shearman
Penaprin
Menimorency
Toe
New York
Hipericanial Publication
Truman Calls for Additional Armed Forces
President Truman urged Congress to strengthen the armed forces beyond 2,000,400 men despite Korea and inflation. He pressed for full speed ahead on military buildup and rejected calls to ease anti inflation controls as he unveiled a 255 page economic review. Continued on Page Two
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Washington
Yeoman
Congress
Korea
Truman
Council of Economic Advisors
Hope Approved for Defense Radio Setup
Arkangan officials push rapid requisitions for civil defense equipment after the 1951 Arkansas legislature approves defense law. Federal funds may match purchases as elite leaders seek fast mobilization. Italy police join the effort, though funding gaps remain. Authorities cite six base radio stations and uncertain logistics amid a high tempo drive.
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Prensa Arkangad Cliies
Ely
Arkansas
Elvic Defense Agency
Cite
Arkangan
PCDA
Italy
Cles
Hyprison
Hope All Set for Festival Day
Plans move ahead for a county festival with a full day program. Organizers, including the B&PW club, prep for music, dances, safety programs by the Red Cross, and city sports like baseball and croquet.
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Hope
Ay Na Hope
Wil
Gav Ulenn
B&pw Club
Square
Unclear historical notice with scattered names and places
Fragmented OCR text lists various names, places, and roles without clear context or events. Key entities appear with limited coherence such as names like Kay Kent and Route references, indicating a historical note or program outline rather than a complete report.
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Narrows Dam
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Bobbye Jean Formby
Theresa Rose
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Ladye Ruth Burch
Hot Springs
Joyce Wisakowsky
Jo Ann Lowery
Athdown
Mary Jane Grizzard
Murfreesboro
Joan Gilbert
Gail Regan
Ark
Jean Morrow
Delight
Janet Ball
Nashville
Jimmie Anderson
Foreman
Princesa Swaha
Stunna
Ming
Biatiin Ya Mage
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Noutiwest
Arkansag
Mings Anderson Meate
Gan
Iewie' Fok
Corps of Engineers
Sidney MaMathey
Aed
Narrowa
Miesaya
Mies
Ladge Ruth Burch Fright
Misa Mary Jean Grizzard
Hope Negro
Lewis-McLarty
Clerk’s Ofice
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