Arkansas gubernatorial race tense as polls close
Voters faced a tight battle among Thompson Holt McMath with Thompson denying tax hikes from a pay-as-you-go highway plan. Holt campaigned in El Dorado while McMath paused in Hot Springs and Little Rock awaiting results. Election night broadcasts planned as offices closed and liquor stores opened after polls closed at 6 40 p m.
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Little Rock
Arly
Holt
el Dorado
Union County
McMath
Hott
Late Rock
Tcket
Hot Springs
Mackrell
Fleming
United FP
I -City
Jack Par Fér
James Merritt
McGehee
Bob Ed Baftin
Fort Smith
C. G. Mall
W. B. Holman
Bibrrelt
Ww. Palmer
Ike Murery
Millard Alford
Jenn Owenshind John
Truman urges Congress on wage, price controls and law
President Truman appeals to Congress to grant wartime economic powers including price and wage controls and power over imports. He outlines a broad stabilization plan with rent limits, standby authority to curb shortages, and potential government action to prevent inflation while stressing fair wages and noninflationary bargaining. He references civil rights measures and signs orders on fair employment for federal workers.
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Congress
Speer
Ing. F “Ab
Troma
Truman
Russia
Capitol Hill
White House
New Orleans Cotton and Market Notes July Activity
The report covers July cotton futures in New Orleans with price moves from Friday, including highs and lows, partial weekly weather notes, and references to futures activity. It notes appetite signals, short covering, and varying close figures, with mentions of price ranges and daily shifts across several contract types.
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New York
Evuil
Jon
Piper
Inet
Joigh Lab
New Orleans
Hope Star Hope 1927 to 1929 Consolidation Notice and Market Summary
The Hope Star union announces consolidation into STAR PUBLISHING CO with offices on Walnut Street and staff including H Washburn as superintendent, George W Hosmer math supervisor, Jous MM Davis advertising manager, and others. Associated Press member paper with nationwide syndication and subscription rates. The latter section reports cattle and sheep market activity with prices ranging for steers, cows, bulls, and lambs, noting modest gains and a generally steady market.
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Star of Hope
Star Publishing CO
Palma
H. Washburn
Star
Walnut Street
H. Jones
Memcqing
George W. Hosmer
Jous MM
Davis
Post Office of
Stee
AOSD
Eanne
Grain and Provisions Markets Mixed on Harvest Prospects
Commodity prices sagged for corn and soybeans as harvest expectations faded amid wet weather. Wheat futures eased while September contracts fell. beans and corn showed declines, with August selling pressure easing later. U.S. stocks rose modestly as traders digested a China pact lift and dividend news.
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Sosbeans
le Oto & Vents
Utl Een
Mariel
Prige
Gonienet Museah
Congress Debates Immigration and Education Bills and Price Policies
The session discusses a displaced persons bill admitting about 400,000 war refugees, a federal aid to education measure funding states at 30 million dollars annually, and a commission on price supports and agricultural exports. It covers wage proposals, veterans benefits, and federal employment law, with debate over economic controls and relief measures.
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Alga
Europe
United Ee
New York
Senate
Amer
Sunisate Villa Authority
Yewduhnsenoun
Tristan
Mia
Sean
Limited Scale Newspaper Work Education Program
A limited scale program will teach newspaper work in public schools to touch the news business. A representative of the International Association for Circulation Directors discussed funding and a pilot involving cities was planned.
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Lie Hoek
Duke
Indpital
le Lugh Gagi
SVMS
Goris Ioe
Halph DB
Deanes
Gareprr
Vakiss
Vention Listiberive
International Associeien Ag
Civenation Marauters
Pipers Tn
Mone
Vans Bays
Inuat
Voting Meaviest in History in Hot Springs
Reporting from Hot Springs, eight wards recorded 8,109 votes in a historic turnout. At the same time in 1816, 2,928 votes were cast for rival candidates. After voting, Sidney Meath and his wife left for Little Rock to await returns tonight at the McMath Henley, while Arkansas law bans campaign activity on election day and a tense political atmosphere surrounds the vote counting.
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Vedtay
Misur Lee Mclaughlin
MM Springsship
Sidney Meath
Little Rok
McMath Henley Lms
Meer
Arkansas
Massive Star Betrigause Hidden in Orion Constellation
A celestial body in Orion named Betrigause stands out as unusually bright, with researchers noting its extreme density and peculiar position within the whale-shaped orbit pattern. Early observations suggest it may influence nearby gas and dust, inviting further study by astronomers.
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Orion
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Magnolia
Ari
Hope Star
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Alveys
Advanet
Hempstead
Nevada
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Fayette
Arkancos Dailies, Inc
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Chicaan
North
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Modisor Ave
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Mich
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Union St
Associated Press
Assaciatead Press
Didy
Ciniacress
Tadlcy
Lesawn
Wright Aeronautical
U. S. Steel
Lethlehem Steel
General Motors
Sladebaker Montgomery Ward
I. Case, Schenley
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Kennecott Copper
American and Dow Chemical
International Paper
Santa Fe
N.Y. Content
Raathema Pacific
Union Pacific
Persia Corp
Wid Standard Out
Rudolf Diesel
Germany
Lonzo
Oscar
Winston County
Recorders
Victor Records
Hope City Hall
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Buick
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