Watermelon grower note from Arkansas to Cordele
A. G. Whidden former Arkansas Power & Light director writes a letter about watermelon marketing. He highlights Cordele Georgia as a shipping hub with rail lines and highways, notes buyers and trackers, and describes a shift from commission consignments to cash sales. He urges Arkansas growers to organize for better transportation and sales.
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Reral
Arkansas
A. G. Whidden
Arkansas Power & Light Co
Pine Bluff
Warringgiot
Via
al Whidden
Dorado
Florida
Cordele
Herrisp County
Chantiber Ul Commerce
Canada
Cordele Joy
Whidden
Municipal Pool Nears Opening At Fairpark This Saturday
The Fairpark municipal pool should open Saturday at 2 p.m. with wading pool already open for children up to seven. Admission is 2 cents for students and 8 cents for adults, season tickets likely 50 cents, with snacks and first aid on site and lifeguards trained under Wendrix Spraggins.
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Fairpark
State Board of Health
Pair Pari
Wendrix Spraggins
Hed Cross
Bevin halts demobilization amid Berlin crisis announcement
British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told the House of Commons demobilization of portions of the Royal Air Force had been stopped due to the Berlin crisis. He offered to start talks with Russia on a European settlement if the Soviet blockade shifts. He described a proposed three power approach to the Kremlins and noted steps to safeguard relief and avoid new obstacles while seeking peace and security in Europe.
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Landen
Great Britain
Berlin
Ernest Bevin
Bevin
Russia
House of Commons
Tov
Commons
Wurpye
der- Nin
Taku
Bey
Fvba
Georgtal
Simatady
Bender
Stassen Named Penns New President Headline
The University of Pennsylvania named Harell Stassen its new president after a trustee meeting. The four year old Minnesotan will become the youngest Penn president in history, with election set for September and duties to begin at the new academic year.
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Philadelphia
WPI
University of Pennsylvania
Harell , Stassen
Minnesotan
Hame
Stassen
George William McClelland
Minnesota
Siassen
iGovernor
Dewey
Robert T. McCracken
Penn Board of Trustees
Amerca
Harris to Return to Washington After Victory
Congressman Oran Sukbs, victorious in Tuesday's election, reports leading by 7,400 votes over his nearest foe and a 3,892 vote edge over the rest. He thanks supporters, praises campaign manager Roy Dalton, pledges service to the district, and plans to attend the upcoming Special Session before returning to the home district to meet voters.
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Oran Sukbs
Tenday
Roy Dalton
Maida
Congress of the United States
Congressional Distriet
Washington
Police Seek to Prevent More Disorders
Police report ongoing efforts to prevent further disturbances after a string of incidents. An official in Dayton urged restraint and coordination with authorities as tensions rose, with reports of planned gatherings and security measures near key venues.
Talks May Lead to Session of Top Ministers
Informants report a four power meeting among American British and Soviet officials with Molotov possible. Walter Bedell Smith and Frank Roberts return to Moscow after talks in Berlin and London. They may meet with the French ambassador before seeking Molotov. A Paris venue around the next United Nations assembly is raised.
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V.M. Malotov
U. 8
Walter Bedell Smith
Moscow
Berlin
London
Frank Roberts
Ernest Bevin
Paris
Nations Assembly
Germany
Smith
Roberts
Molotov
U. S
Britain
France
Wvard
W. M. Malolov
Trey Harrison
Fay Kohjler
Kubler
John Holmes
Slavs Name Tito In Election At Belgrade Party Congress
Belgrade July 28 Yugoslav Communists renamed Premier Tito as party general secretary and elected his full candidate slate to the three-member central committee as the Cominform attacks dominated the closing sessions of a week-long congress. Delegates pledged to continue Cominform-skeptical policy while resisting demands to drop Tito.
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Luce
Congress
James Thrasher
Anashua Tite Mare
Washington
Senate Chamber
Caynot
Citi Coulelener
Volo
Ana Thug
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Cominform
Mar
Fito
Tito
Stalin
International Communist Information Bureau
Quiminatis Ists
Porganization
Russia
vWcajus
Tita
Phey
Suime
Slocifvina Stain
Te Digitsys
Indicted Communists Hiding Out Reach Authorities
Report details three indicted individuals linked to communist activities and their alleged attempts to evade capture. The piece notes ongoing law enforcement efforts, locations involved, and surrounding legal proceedings as authorities pursue charges.
MacKrell asks recount in 17 counties
MacKrell seeks recount across 17 counties claiming he ran second to Sidney McMath in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. He cites polling issues in Pulaski and neighboring counties as voting inconveniences and plans to have attorneys review ballots and possibly request recounts funded by his campaign.
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Life
Roek
J MacKrell
Uncle Mae
Jack Holby
Sidney McMath
Missisippi
Pulaski
MacKrell
Mississippi
Birthavillie
Little Rock
Lile Rock
MacKreil
Pulaski Leobnty
Pulaski County
Mae
Harvey G. Combs
Roma Eratic
Holt
Bee ‘Vounts
Tam
Hares Thompson
Anamy
Thompson
McMath
Opie Sading Young
Hoe Wey
Colvessyen
Canditates
Texans Against Efforts of Dixiscrats in Texas Referendum Upset
A garbled account from Dallas recalls Dixiscrat opposition to a state referendum on Dean Beakin’s plan. Mentions convention, votes, and officials with unclear names, noting debates over retention and approval amid political tension.
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Dallas
Texas
Prices drift with patches of relief in a mixed market
The Associated Press reports uneven price shifts across sectors with declines in some foods and gains in industrial materials. Meat prices fall in Rochester and Chicago stores cut steak prices, while wholesale food costs ease slightly. Wage hikes include raises for New York drivers and steel, rubber, and aircraft workers in several states.
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Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
Chicago
A. and
P. Food
Dun and Bradstreet
American Tobacco Co
Philip Morris and Co
Rey Holds
Jess Shan
Bethlehen Steel Co
New York State
Massachussutts
New York
Colorado
Ohio
Texas
Galifornia
Seventeen Aboard Plane Missing After Aden Crash
Seventeen crew members aboard an American bomber are missing and presumed dead after a Tuesday night crash near Aden. Six bodies have been recovered. Brit ish divers probe the shallow sea near the Aden airport where the bomber went down in a sandstorm. The lone survivor, S Sgt. Sigger R. Gustafson of Norwood, Mass., remains in Aden hospital.
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Aden
Ade
Plang
MacArthur Opposed by Labor Policy Critics in Japan
Deputy labor chief Paul Sanehfield resigns in protest against General MacArthur’s no strike order for Japanese government workers. James H. Killen announces plans to resign as labor chief, signaling rising opposition as anti strike sentiment spreads among teachers and officials across Allied Japan.
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MacArthur
Paul Sanehfield
Allied Headquarters
Cen
Doulis
Louisiana Bank Robber Caught in Houston Revelations
An elusive Louisiana bank robber was captured in Houston Hefiston. Local deputies surrounded the scene as the suspect entered the bank and surrendered after a tense standoff. The event occurred on a July afternoon, with reports noting a chaotic pursuit and eventual arrest near Carton Valley.
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Louisiana
Houston
Hefiston
Tex
Lewisiin
Carton Valley
Star's New Phone Numbers on Double Line 1268 and 1269
Fragmented OCR text shows references to new phone numbers 1268 and 1269 and mentions a Star newspaper item. The readable content is garbled with stray phrases about Lope Slaw, OIG, and various nonsensical words. No coherent event or clear entities beyond numbers 1268 1269 and references to a publication.
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Star’s
Draft Board Members Named Across State 75 of 77 Boards Reported
The state military department announced membership on 75 of 77 draft boards. Names include Cain Duffie and others across counties such as Hot Springs Paragould Texarkana Malvern Pine Bluff and Russellville. Some boards pending completion list Drew Union counties and others.
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State Military Department
Drew
Uniion
Arkansasy
Wo EL al Uright
Sluttgart
Harry Sebre
Almyra
Barnes ‘Hampton
Dewitt
Clarks
J. Hy Lugkadon
Arkadelphia
B. W. Fincher
Arkadelphie
Horace Cabe
Gordon
Columbia
T. A. Moore
Magnolia
Oliver M
Clegg
Muamotia
Richard Samuels
McNeil
U Graigheads
Hardy Luftte, Jr
Jonesboro
Gordon Matthews
Frank
Jonesburo
Garlands
Roy C. Raef
George H. Brenner
George Pakis
Hot Springs
Greanes
O. Kerehoff
Willian W. Merriwether
Eugene Browning
Paragould
Hempstead
Robert FE. Cain
John M. Duffie
Basil W. Edyrwinth
Tope
Henry B
Ed Pace
Romer
Anderson
All of Ragen
Phillipsy
W. J. Jettel
Helena
V. K. Shreeve
West Helenty
Joby H. Cordida
Ben Tseng Sr
George Rose
Beal Te Ke Milton
Me- Lees
Noi Nile
Rock
Goss
North
Little Rock
H. St
Hunter
Scott
Sebastiani
Holbrook
Mansfield
L. C, Green
FL Smith
J. H. Clendening
Senate Debates Poll Tax Measure in Heated Session
Washington July 29 Democratic and Republican leaders clashed on anti poll tax legislation as Southern filibusters delayed action. Senator Wherry urged Senate consideration while Senator Russell launched delaying tactics. Stennis warned constitutional limits, as dialogue shifted to a constitutional amendment route requiring 30 of 52 states. Republicans aired radio responses while debates over price controls and housing policy surfaced amid partisan posturing.
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Edwin B .Markinson
Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Wherry Ur-Neb
Russell
Stennis
Horth
Tata
Wherry
Lena
Dixie
Dixie's Verials Held Numerous Jalontine
Taft
Culliman
GOP
Bander R Ohivl
Souther
New Hampshire
Trumants
Obig
Tun Sdid
Ebury
Halleck
Indiana
Ules
Jiiiue
Seautue
Nebraska
Webuy
IOP
Mir
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Amy ofUiii
Dirksen
Gravel Truck Overturns and Burns in SPG Collision
A gravel truck driven by Ralph Ehime near Hope failed to negotiate a sharp curve today in the SPG industrial area and overturned. The vehicle exploded from an auxiliary tank, burning fiercely. Hunt was thrown clear with only a minor head injury. Fire crews extinguished the blaze before a tow could remove the wreck.
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Ralph Ehime
Hope
SPG
Hunt
Mae
U S British Plane Team in German Flight
Allied air forces plan a joint high level mission over Germany marking the first combined operation by U S and British aircraft since the war began. Fro seven squadrons including Superfortresses and Mosquitos will fly toward targets along the North Sea coast and over Hamburg and Helgoland.
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U. S
London
UB i
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He Aweigh
Aw Ierees
Germany
Iaghiuid
Helgaland
Nuvih Sea
Notts
Saturday Deadline for Reinstatement of GI Insurance
There is a Saturday deadline for reinstatement of GI life insurance affecting veterans. Officials say about 234,000,000 dollars is tied to the policy program, with many veterans implied to act soon.
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Duclite
Pei Atalegynott
National Service Life
Wark War Theater
Ans
Josebi Phenindt
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Wilk Loimath Opts
Sas
Wheonall
Wgwo
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