Three Days of Telegraph Woes Hit The Star
An Arkansas town paper recounts three days of severe telegraph failures that crippled reporting. Editors describe outages from Hot Springs to Memphis, misfired lines, and the scramble to press as systems rebounded, noting the modern newsroom relies on fragile electronic chains.
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Navas S. Snay
Font
Sho Ib
Grove
Greuch
Southwestern Bell
Hot Springs
Slot Springs
Wednessay
The
Star
Mrs. W. J. Martin Dies in Prescott Area Rites Friday
Mrs. W. J. (Mesa) Martin of Nevada county died at her home near Prescott Wednesday night. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. C. C. Woosley of Presse cott, Mrs. Alta Erwin and Mrs. B. F. Johnson of Hope. three sons Lige Hugh of Prescott and Henry of Texarkana. 20 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Harmony Church near Sulton at 3 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J
Mesa) Martin
Nevada County
Prescott
C. C. Woosley
Pressecott
Alta’ Erwin
B. F. Johnson
Hope
Lige
Hugh
Henry
Texarkana
Harmony Church
Sulton
Pam
B and B Market Adds Dietetic Foods Line
Hiewey Baber of the B and B Super Market announced a complete Dietetic Foods line now in stock with 16 items approved for diabetics and weight loss. Advertisement in today’s Star confirms availability.
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Hiewey Baber
B&b
Ems
Star
Riots Hit Uranium Mines in East Germany
Reports from Neue Zeitung describe mass arrests as police and “gun pies” troops move into the Hr Gebirge area near the Czech border to quell miners protesting after a June revolt. About 200 miners were arrested amid a wave of terror and refugee exodus to West Berlin.
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Bilmith
East Germany
Cqommission
Neue Zeitung
Hr Gebirge
Cech
Aauiners’ Mew Aprisi
jJumey
Sehwarenders
Delvimangeargenstadt
Russia
West Berlin
Thusdday
Benjamin
Ater
Justice Minister
Communist ‘Peoples
Leon Curtain
Mrs. E. Smith Dies at Spring Hill Funeral at Methodist Church
Mrs Eddie Smith 43 died at her home in Spring Hill on Wednesday afternoon. She left a husband two sisters Mrs Lillie Smith and Mrs Corn McKay of Hope and a brother Lee Nations of Hubbard Texas. Funeral services were set for 2 p m at Spring Hill Methodist Church with Rev Claude Clark and Rev Dexter Bailey officiating. Burial was to follow in Bethany Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Smith
Spring Hill
Lillie Smith
Corn McKay
Hope
Lee Nations
Hubbard
Texas
Pam
Spring Hill Methodist Church
Claude Clark
Dexter Bailey
Buri
Bethany Cemetery
Russians Were Friendliest of People Before Cold War Says Gilmore
By Eddy Gilmore a report from Moscow describes postwar Soviet hospitality and curiosity toward foreigners. Gilmore recalls warm Russian hosts, lively dinners, and shared vodka versus whisky, noting genuine friendships amid Kremlin stiffness. The piece hints at evolving tensions as Cold War cooler begins to set in.
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Gilmore
Eddy Gilmore
Othe
Joseph Statins
Moscow
Wanong
Omarshal
Teddy Bidissovich
Imain
Minjee
Russia
House Rebuffs Eisenhower on Foreign Aid Funds
The House, rebuffing President Eisenhower, approved 4.488 billion dollars in new foreign aid for the year starting July 1, with 128 Republicans, 1579 Democrats and 1 independent in support, and 82 Republicans and 30 Democrats in opposition. The move trimmed proposed cuts but retained most aid levels despite White House objections.
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Walington
Eisenhower
House
Senate
Iruman
Nazarene Church Revival Opens in Prescott
The Church of the Nazarene at Fifth and Pine, led by Rev. TY Polls, started a revival Wednesday night and will run through August 2. Evangelist Rev. O will lead the preaching, with Rev. Morgan and Mrs Morgan in charge of music. Morgan is a recent Theological Seminary graduate in Kansas City and now pastors the Nazarene church in Prescott.
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TY. C. Polls
Church of the Nazarene
Fifth and Pine
O. S. Free
Harald] Morgan
Moregan
The
Theological Seminary
Kansas City
Unl
Prescott
Walter S. Robertson Is Ike's Korea Envoy Noted Diplomat
Walter S. Robertson, 60, Ike’s envoy to Korea, is described as a realistic, blunt statesman with a businesslike air. The former Richmond banker and veteran diplomat has a record in China, U.S. foreign aid debates, and a history with Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists and Chinese Communists.
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Walter S. Robertson
Ike
Korea
UW 5
Australia
State Department
China
Chiang Kaishek
Chiang
George Land
Robertson
House Committee
Congress
U.S
Strike Threat Looms for Nationwide Labor Walkouts
Nationwide strike threats surge with about 500 000 workers favoring potential mid summer walkouts. Oak Ridge atomic plant AFL workers seek higher wages and benefits while 200 000 telephone workers consider action in several regions. Other disputes involve mine mill and smelter crews, building trades in New York and San Francisco areas, and Beaumont Texas area.
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Washington
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Becinse
Oak Ridge Atomic Plants
AFL
Atomic Laboratory
Federal Mediation and Compiliaion Service
Wos
CIO
Communications Workers Union
Los Angeles
Indiana
Maryland
Virginia
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
Anaconda
Keynegott
Phelps, Doge
American Smeting and Refining Compure
New York City
San Francisco
Stillanothee
Beaumont, Tex
British Feel Malenkov's Job Is Shaky
London reporters indicate Britain's leaders doubt Georgi Malenkov holds total power in the Soviet Union. Informants say Churchill and allies expect possible dramatic changes in Moscow, though government spokesmen avoid official comment. Private Parliament statements show notable support for acting PM Butler.
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London II
Britain
Georgi M. Malenkov
Soviet Union
Churchill
Moscow
Lavrenty P. Beria
R. A. Bu Ther
Couple Jailed Here, Wanted in Houston
Texarkana police arrested a couple identified as Marta Waller and Gloria Williamson on theft charges after a Houston theft of a car. Investigators linked them to two murders near Lipscomb, Alabama, and Pratt, with warrants in Austin, as county officials said they refused to sign a waiver. Sheriff Kern of Houston planned to question them about the murders while authorities traced Sullivan’s movements from Montezuma after his body was found near Houston.
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Mallia
Ion Teen
Abeba
Marta Waller
Gloria Witlhaysun
Theos
Texarkana
Ark
Eds
Rohbury
Cromeny
Thurston
Deustan
Houston
Austin
Hasvis
Tray
Tex
Sullivan
Kern
AL Houston
Loyd Frazier
Water
Mixs Williamson
Texas
Williamson
Gloria Agnes McCuie
Shreveport
Horston
Tiaerris
Arkansas
Max ‘Tack
Tll Honewsman
Teleell
Knuston Morday
Kansan
Montezuma
Phone Rate Hearing Under Way in Arkansas
In Little Rock Arkansas the Public Service Commission heard Southwestern Bell Telephones request for a 3.85 million dollar permanent yearly rate increase. Testimony focused on cost justifications with rebuttals from opponents. If needed cross examination may extend to August 6 with a decision expected in September.
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Little Rock WA
Southwestern Bell Telephony Co
Public Service Commission
PSC
Willusses
Southwestern Hell
Jim Incresse
Lewis Robinson
Robinson
Father of Mrs Springer Dies in Memphis Hospital
Pr Rep. Griffin of Tiponville Missouri died July 23 in a Memphis hospital after a brief illness. Survivors include a daughter Mrs L D Springer of Hope. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 30 am Tiponville.
Rainstorm over Texas drought belt breaks with heavy rain
A major rain event drenched western Texas and western Oklahoma, easing drought pressures. Amarillo reported the heaviest daily rainfall since May. Jacksboro and Garden City recorded significant totals. Officials warned drought relief measures and federal aid debates continued as storms moved through the Panhandle region.
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Aruarieio
Tex
Mare
Ralin
Mineola
Agrientura Inneath Benson
Cinn Alli Shivers
Texas
Sen
Daonot
Shivers
Amarillo
Jrinhandle
Garden City
Kun
Oklahoma
Webhawers
Bob Gov
Dob
Pstan Murray
Oklahoama
Alafala
Rise in U S Korea Casualties Sparks Alarm
Amid confusing OCR text, the piece signals a major uptick in U S Korea casualties. It references weekly totals, allied losses, and ongoing conflict developments with scattered mentions of nations and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Korea
Saveur Veer
Toster
Hho Ryne
Storming ROks and Red offensive reshapes frontline sweep
Readable text outlines a night of heavy fighting with ROks storming to the top of Hill and then losing it, a Red offensive in multiple sectors including the Kiundong Bulgo and Karen regions, with thousands of troops and front-line clashes. Names and exact places are garbled but reference to ULB infantry, Red forces, and strategic outposts appears.
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Cy Forrest Edward
Horney
Redrae
Kles Gui
Hiralleggt
Ate Ier
Wlylbert
Ie South Kortowas
Sum Tiyan
Fon
Noah
Adler
Song
ULB
Drd
Bidston
Altredt
Randhyan
Kiundong
Aighiwei
Karen
Ex-Hope Man Wins National Photo Contest Prize
Richard D. Ware rendorf of Texas and Arkansas native Warrendorf was named national winner in a Sylvania sponsored photo contest. His amusing entry Snake Charme received photo merchandise valued prize. Entries came from 46 states plus District of Columbia Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and Panama Zone. Children were the top subject with animals a close second.
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Richard D. Warerendorf
Hianble
Texas
Slope, Ark
Bentor Jamdon
Sylvania
Procduects Inc Mar
Warrandorf
Warrendorf
Mee
Mack Yooom
Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
Poverty Area
Guano
Panama Gunol Zone
Ladies Seek Equality and Ulcers in Modern Woes
In a playful column, HAL BOYLE ponders why ulcers rise among both sexes as women gain professional equality. He questions traditional fatherly decision making, suggests ulcers signal stress rather than weakness, and notes the shift from home to boardroom pressures.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Thaney
Lawrence E. Hinkle, Jr
Cornell University
Ne v
Final Draft Reached on Truce Terms by ERNEST HOBERECHT
Fragmented report on truce terms from Ernest Hoberecht and mentions of United Nations and U.S. diplomacy. References South Korea tensions involving Syngman Rhee and U.S. assurances to protect and rebuild after war. Includes cabinet and ambassador remarks and Chinese troop considerations impacting Korea.
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Ernest Hoberecht
United States reaffirms stance on Korea armistice talks
Secretary of State Dulley said the United States will abide by assurances given to South Korea and will seek to end the Korean War with a peace accord. A copy of the statement was delivered to Rhee by U.S. Ambassador Brineas as new demands from Seoul emerged. U.S. officials expect Rhee to press for a rapid windup of negotiations while warning that he may view concessions as a trap and a step toward unification by force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Walter S. Robertson
Sike Jane
Eisenhower
South Korea
Jalk
Syngman Rhee
Rhee
Far East
Robertson
Richmond
State Department
Unitat
Reds
South Koreia
Syngigan
Lotpeda
Korot Anndo
Joni Mosher Dulles
Thastaament
Billes
Bens
United States
Korea
Cnorie
Aetlan
Deanilo
Atheo
John Mr. Hightower
Wasillington
Tho
Down Ir
Secretary of State
Dulley
United
Dia
Seoul
Rhea
Iltis
Brineas
South Korgan
United States Jn
Come Smunist
U. S
Uig
Ugrag
Cherry family heads to California for vacation
Mrs Frankie Cherry and two of her three children left here yesterday for a two week vacation in California. They will meet their son Beaky in Los Angeles where he has been attending a national Roy and Segut Jamboree.
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Bovernss Cherry
Frankie
Cherry
California
Cherrys
Beaky
Los
Angel
Roy & Segut
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