British Test Sets Island Ablaze After Nuclear Blast
Ronald Thomson-Christmas Island reports that a British hydrogen bomb test created extreme heat estimated at 10 million Celsius, vaporizing nearby vegetation and setting Malden Island alight. Observers note radiation readings and discuss potential military use while officials claim safety and limited fallout.
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Ronald Thomson
Christmas Island
Britain
William Cook
Wayne Tom
Cudk
Pacific Atel
Titish
Malden
Esland
Ted
Ying
Owithin
Perid
Congress to Probe Tax Cut Possibility
Congress opens a five week inquiry led by Rep.ills D Ark to determine when taxes can be cut. The hearings will hear from senators bankers and business leaders amid fears of rising government spending and higher interest rates. The panel will also review Eisenhower administration policy and budget forecasts for 1957 and 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Rep
Ills
D-Ark
Sen Reais
Eisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
House
Whys and Means
Senate- Hose Ways and Means Comittee
Senate-House Economic Subcommittee
Eizenhower
Milla
Tto
Begling Emotions Over Weekend Reported
A fragmentary note describes wide emotions affecting people over the weekend with unsettled behavior and ongoing concern. No clear individuals or organizations are named in the readable text.
Community Socials and Local Updates Highlight Week
Mrs Earl Eppler and Mrs J Wy McMahon hosted a dessert bridge at the Eppler home with spring blossoms and a four-table dessert service. Prizes went to Mrs Allen Gee, Mrs Jim Nelson, and Mrs Bob Yarbrough. Victory Home Demonstration Club members held an all day gathering at Boiling Pot Camp on the Ouachita River with a noon picnic and a refinishing furniture demo. Guests included numerous local residents and visitors from Wichita Kansas and Little Rock. Other items note visits from Scott Smith of Little Rock, graduation honors for Dr James Dawson Atkinson, and Hendrix College campus beauty Dimple Burke of Lonoke.
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Earl Eppler
iMre
J. Wy McMahon
Eppler
Allen Gee
Jim Nelson
Bob Yarbrough
E. R.ward
H. H. MecKenzie
QO. G. Hirst
Blain Heys
Basil Munn
C. R. Gray
DO. W. Watkins
Selon Regan
J. B. Franks
Dallis Atkins
Bob Reynolds
Bill Oates
Guss McCaskill
Victory Home
Clu
Arthur Turner
Ouchita River
Bill Bolton
Bolin
Shuffie
Record of Flooding Impacts Across Texas Oklahoma Border
Fragmented OCR notes describe heavy toll to crops Cotton and grains in Texas and Oklahoma areas along the Red River. Mentions Lake Texoma, Shawnee Creek bridge, and historic river rise with limited details on infrastructure and tolls.
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Texas
Red River
Oxlahoma
Lake Texoma
Texas - Oislahoma
Shawnee Creek
Texoma
Memorial Day Holiday Toll Tops 400 Deaths
The four day Memorial Day weekend brought 896 highway fatalities and 133 drownings with 113 other causes, as California led with 34 deaths and Texas with 82 while North Dakota reported none. The National Safety Council praised drivers and law enforcement for a fine job amid a higher toll than the previous four day period.
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California
Texas
North Dakota
National Safety Council
Scientists Seek End to Nuclear Tests
Pasadena reports that about 1900 American scientists signed an appeal urging international agreement to halt nuclear bomb testing. Nobel laureate Linus Pauling led the call warning radiation harms health and could cause more defective births. signatures included notable scientists from Indiana University and others across fields.
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Pasadena
Calif
Linus Pawling
Agd
Rasadena
OAL
Gelentista “Ag
Van
Sateday
Nobel Frizewiners
Hy Js. Mudler
Indiana University
Test Pilot Reaches 91,000 Feet On Balloon Flight
A test pilot in a sealed metal capsule attached to a large balloon reached 91,000 feet in a record effort near South St Paul Minnesota. The flight lasted about 12 hours with the craft landing safely near Weaver Minnesota. The mission aims to aid future rocket and satellite flight tests and another balloon may reach 100,000 feet for 24 hours this summer.
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ST Pau
Minn
W. Ritlinger
Rapid City
Weaver
Wbait
Minneapolla
Caston
Lake Michigan
Arkansas Louisiana Gas shows strong quarterly earnings report
Arkansas Louisiana Gas declares a favorable quarterly report with higher earnings for the three months ending March, noting a profit increase and a split income between utility and mortgage divisions. The Public Service Commission previously approved rate adjustments, yielding a potential rise in earnings per share.
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Little Hock
Arkansas
Loulatana Gas Ca
Public Service Commission
Arkansas Supreme Court
Arkica
Arekansas Public Service Commission
Arkansas Ark-Le stock and rate cases noted
In a long report period Ark-Le and Ark-La stocks rose near 29 to 30 dollars a share after a quarterly release and stock dividends. Arkansas rate increases are cited as driving value while Ark-La wells show activity including seven completions in January to March with five oil producers and one gas producer.
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Ark-Le
Ark-La
W. R. Stephens
Ariz
Ehulrman
Cities Berries Co
Arkansas
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Ark
Arkansas college graduates honored and memorials in brief
Conway reports Callege graduates and Hendrix College receive honors as Winthrop Rockefeller chairs Arkansas Development Commission. Forrest City notes the death of 92 year old Mrs dogsie Giggs Campbell, oldest native resident. Dardanelle prepares for a large public ceremony. Memphis mentions Agnes Watson, former Arkansas newspaperwoman. Hot Springs hosts the 4th annual convention of the United Spanish War Veterans with attendees through tomorrow.
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Conway i
Arkansas
Callege
Hendrix College Gras
Winthrop Rockefeller
Tre Arkansas Fees
Hendrix
Forrest City
Dogsie Giggs Campbell
St Francis County
Yeaterday
Hot Springs
The
Arkansas of the United Spanish War Veterans
Inu
Partial Interest and Tax Impact on Producer Stocks
The report notes a partial interest in a lat ter, another well was very holy, and BN expense will be charged for tax purposes. Stockholders become owners of the producer's output. Output in the quarter reached 124 billion cubic feet, up 124 percent. Plans for a cement Want near Foremsa in Little Bigger County. operation planned in Q4 1858. A 30 cents per share dividend will be paid June 14 to stockholders of record May 31.
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Tia
T Hat
Foremsa
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Mary Alizé and
Dale
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Hugh McDaniel
Scott Smith
Little Rock
Robbie Wilson
John W. Davis
Smith
Scani Jr
Jim’ Morris and
Eighters
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Elmer Donshue
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Miss Margaret
Lee
Magnolia
Jethro Lee
J di” Atkinson
Cecil Garrett
James
Dawson Atkinson
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Condr
Paul Koslosky
Act Springs
Army & Navy
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Lonoke
Prescott
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Tom Hittett Phursday
San Jose
Mary J. Pollan
Ava
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Marblehead
Mass
Shaw-Barloh
England
Plymouth
Plimouth Foundation
Plymowith
Killinger
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Agnes- Watsson
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