Debt Ceiling Plea Clears First Congressional Hurdle
President Eisenhower’s late hour plan to raise the federal debt limit to 290 billion dollars passed its first test as the House Ways and Means Committee approved the measure 17-6. Supporters push for a swift House vote while Senate opposition looms and adjournment debates continue amid budget talks and foreign aid spending.
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Washington
Eisenhower
House
Reichulivan
Senate
Congress
Donald Sanders
Knowland
California
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Senate House Conference Committee
Taber
Appropriations Committee
Cub Scouts Honor Awards At Family Picnic
Local Cub Scout pack held a family picnic at Fair Park last night where Cubmaster Norman Moore and Mrs. Roy Allison announced numerous ranks and badge awards. Wolf Bear and Lion badge recipients included Joe Roy Watchley Donald Guerin Robert Jener Tommy Mosier Reggie Werner Jimmy Barrentine Roy G Wray and others. Awards featured Wolf and Bear arrow points and a Silver Arrow for Lions. Ronald Jones earned a one year service star. The August meeting will host a watermelon supper at Fair Park on August 27 with family attendance invited.
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Cis
Fuir Park
Norman Moore
Roy Allison
Joe Roy Watchley
Donald Guerin
Robert Jener
Tommy Mosier
Reggie Werner
Jimmy Barrentine
Royg Wray
Jimmy Garrett
David Sporterfield
Vincent Poster, Jr
Paul Edward Cobb
Ronnie Japkins
Joe Roy Atchley
Robert Murphy
Joe Mason
Ronnie Hawkins
James Cross
Jove
Roy Atchley
Jack Muay
Stanley Laughtin
Jack May
Donald Oglesby
Ronald Jones
Odie Wood
Philip Gilliam
Gogid
Fair Park
Reds to Free 400 Prisoners on Wednesday
Peiping radio reported the first group of 400 Allied POWs to be repatriated from Korea will include Americans and others from Britain France Turkey Colombia the Philippines Australia and Greece. The convoy will move by train to stockades along the Yalu river and reach Kaesong before the Big Switch operation.
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Tokyo
Saluray
Peip- Ing Ratio
United Nations
Peiping
Red Radio
Yalu River
Panmunjem
Samuel 5. Thomas
Robert Gleason
Elbert Campbell
Hed
China
Pyoktong
Yalu
Suije
Kaesong
Ang
Arkansas Extended Forecast Flawed Text
Forecast notes incoherent with garbled wording. Mentions temperatures near normal ranges and general preparation for spring, but key values and terms are unreadable.
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Arkansas
West Berlin promises food to everyone
West Berlin authorities said they will distribute food parcels to all 18.6 million East Germans under a $15 million relief program. The move follows large cross-border flows and rising violence as people flee for food, with tens of thousands preparing for a mass hunger march to defend access to aid.
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Joseph Fleming Beablin
West Berlin
Wisenhower
East Germany
Soviet Zone
West Bere Tin
Berlin
Red
Little Bulldog Walker led Korean war effort from Arlington
New York columnist HAL BOYLE recalls Lieut. Gen. Watten H. Walker nicknamed the Little Bulldog. Walker commanded the Eighth Army in Korea, shaping retreat and regrouping South Korean forces while facing a daunting enemy. His boldness and tactical skill are noted as pivotal to preventing a quick collapse of the peninsula.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Korea
Watten H. Walker
Eighth Army
Johnny’ Walker
Texas
Johnny” Walker
Europe
Patton
Walker
Page
Ike Not to Sign Theater Tax Measure
President Eisenhower reportedly decided not to sign a bill to abolish the 20 percent movie admission tax. Congress had passed the measure, which would cut revenue by about 100 million dollars annually.
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Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Tag Trans
Lars
Revanue
Merchants Seek Return to Old Parking Law in Hope
The Hope Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of about 20 Retail Merchants who urge City Council to repeal the latest parking meter regulation and restore the former system. They cite effects on out-of-town customers and propose reconsidering enforcement.
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Hope Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Hall
Hope
U.S. Lost 1 000 Planes in Korea War
Far East Air Force reported U S losses in Korea reached about 1 000 airplanes, with 110 in aerial duels, 667 to ground fire, and 213 to other causes. Allied losses behind UN lines were not included. Sabre jets faced 58 losses in the three year conflict, while opposing Red MIGs were thought to be about 14 to 1 in the air.
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Tokyo
Eurt
PRA
U. N
PRAF
U.S
Emmet Methodists to Hear R. W. Jones
The Rev James Jones formerly of Emmet will preach at Enomel Methodist Church Sunday night August 2 at 730 PM He plans to enter Perkins School of Theology at SMU Dallas in September to prepare for the ministry.
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James Jones
Nashville
Enomel Methodist Church
Jones
Emmet
Perkins School of Theoloy
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Revival at Midway Church Emmet Circuit August Meeting
A revival will begin at Midway Methodist Church Emmet Circuit Sunday night August 2 at 7 30 with Reverend Herman Ginther of Ashdown Methodist Church delivering the preaching. The series continues through Sunday morning August 9 led by Reverend J W Rushing the local pastor.
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Midway Methodist Church
Emmet Circuit
Herman Ginther
Ashdown Methodist Church
J. W. Rushing
Body recovered of missing fisherman near Benton
The body of 74 year old Will Brown, who vanished while fishing alone yesterday, was found at Hurricane Lake near Benton. Coroners say Brown drowned. He resided in the Congo community, Benton.
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Benton
Will Brown
Hurricane Lake
Here
George McDonald
Brown
Congo
Russians Say U S Plane Shot Down by Soviets
An American airman describes a Soviet fighter action off the Siberian coast as a U S plane was downed. The captain and crew endured a crash and prolonged search, with the United States reporting Soviet vessels aided survivors and Moscow denying. The State Department protested and sought immediate access to survivors and details.
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Toryuo
Albman
Siberia
Dewey Ty Russi
OBP
Weyl
Far East
Aly
Mioscowt
NGO
Windivaxtal
John BR. Rewheoat
Wisiington
Tol Wey
Bamtrr
Weyland
Ruewis
Pleking
Weylaid
Loulny
United States
Hina Jan Flahlers
Siberian
State Department
Moscow
Little Rock Group to Visit Hope on August 6
A delegation from the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce will visit Hope and Hempstead County on August 6 as part of a 14 stop Southwestern Arkansas tour. The aim is to connect Little Rock wholesalers with Hope and county business leaders to boost local profits through Arkansas supplier networks. The group arrives around 3:40 p.m. and departs shortly after, parking in the heart of the central business district.
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Lite Rock
Bushford Crcutives
Imope
Hempstead
Mere
Hope
Little Rock
Arkansas
Whalfare
Greater
One Injured in Accident Here
An auto truck accident at the Rocky Mound road and Highways 67 and 4 intersection at 7 45 last night injured one person and led to the arrest of driver J W Harris Prescott Negro. Harris faces charges of driving while intoxicated. Mrs Fay Hammons Jr riding with her brother in law was injured but not seriously.
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Rocky Mound Road
J. W. Harris
Prescott Negro
Jimmie Dick Hammons
Fay Hammons, Jr
Harris
Taft Death Ends Republican Leader Career at 63
Robert A Taft longtime Republican senator and presidential contender died at age 63 after a battle with cancer. Reports trace his political hinge role in shaping the party and his final months marked by illness as he faced the 1940 convention dynamics and leadership shifts.
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Robert A. Taft
Robert Alpiso
United States
Wendell Lo
Pela
Patt
Webber
Bricker
Thanus We Dewey
New York
Topubican Ucket
Dewey
Iain Fost
Tals Yen Ware
Dwight BD
Hisenhower
Wok Watt
Taft Ak
Remblaon
Chicago
Repub. Hean
Senate
Taft
William F. Krnowland
California
Walt Fio
New York Hospital
Leyl Ile
Long Senate Career Ends With Tafts Death
New York reports the death of Senator Taft after a lengthy public career. Hospital bulletins describe a rapidly malignant cancer, anemia, and a peaceful passing four days after surgery. President Truman and others mourn a key Republican figure whose loss weakens Senate leadership and national governance.
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New York
Robart
Bhinisoatt
Ohlo
Senate
Hob
Martha
Washington
Taft
Axe
Doko
Claude Vorkher
Biysielan
Truman
Fale Doalatt
Mary
Io Bensator
Sunalor
Red General Holds Power in Russia
London report says a trio of Russian marshals gained influence as Soviet power centers around the Savick army. Premier Georg M. Matenkov faced purge fears while the government drifted under professional soldiers and military leadership. The note cites Lord Rothermere’s paper and diplomatic sources on a shift toward military power behind the scenes.
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London
Rossiiyaehere
Ahulbeavhia
Soviet Union
Tve
Nova Sel
Churchich
Berlin
Georg M
Matenkov Carta
Savick
Treile
Lord Rothermere
I. Melville
Winwlgtt
Powry
Varly
State Collects Record in Taxes
Arkansas revenue department reports a record July tax haul with total receipts near 8.5 million dollars. Gasoline taxes led at about 2.7 million, with several categories including alcohol, cigarette, license, and income taxes contributing to the rise over last month and the prior record set in October.
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Rock
Arkansas
Haraed Thompkin
Gelpty
Athay Lax
Beverange
All Around the Town by The Star Glatt
Frank Edwards guest of Hope Arkansas over weekend arriving 6:30 Saturday from Fort Worth. He will tour the city visit airport and attend events with local hosts and Baptist church singers.
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Mutual News
Frank Edwards
Fort Worth
Texas
Mr. Edwards
Barlow
Federal aid questions for AP&L power project
A report discusses how much federal aid Arkansas Power and Light may receive for a hydroelectric development at Blakely Mountain with Army engineers overseeing headwater improvements. The inquiry covers expected service charges and who benefits from the plan while noting ongoing investigations into the federal project.
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Washinton
Arkangag
Arkdasha Power, & Light Co
Blakely Mountain
Chita
Apel
Carpenter
Ora
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