Minority Report Buries Hughes Probe Critique
James Thrasher analyzes the Senate War Investigating Committee findings on Howard Hughes. A minority report accuses the majority of inferring wrongdoing from scant evidence while praising congressional probes but warning against reputational damage and biased conclusions. The piece argues for balanced oversight and clear rights and duties for committee members.
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Senate War Investigating Committee
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Jon
Hvis
Jemind Meyers
Nvestif
Nn Jms
Enalars Grewster
Ferguson
Hughes Suld
Buches
Epert
Outaic
Ghee
Phoebe
Rut Ia
Congress
Oil Interests to Watch Turbo Driller at Bradley Test
Oil firms plan a full-scale field test of a turbo driller in Bradley area South Arkansas this month. Engineering Development Co. and Spartan Drill Co. will conduct the test with a 11000 foot push. An official said details will be announced and invited visitors to view the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
South Arkansas
Engineering Development ‘Co
Spartan Deri ¢ Co
Headquarves
Dalla
Five Power Plan for Western Germany Federal State
The six power conference announced a five point plan to create a separate western German federal government and to block future aggression. Key steps include an Allied led authorization, election of delegates for a constituent assembly, drafting a constitution, and ratification by the German people, with continued occupation forces and Ruhr international control to prevent aggression and support European reconstruction.
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Washington
Germany
Lantian
Europe
Lthe
United States
Britain
France
Paris
Peo
Ruhr
United Kingdom
Beneluxcoun
City Receives State General Surplus Funds
The City of Mope reports receipt of a state general surplus grant totaling 12 344 dollars. City officials credited the funds to general revenue and noted its impact on local services. Charles Reynerson and local officials were named in the notice.
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Mope
Charles Reynerson
Fight Between Negro Women Ends With Arrest
A disturbance between two Black women led to arrests as police investigated the clash. Details are unclear due to damaged text but authorities described a violent altercation and ongoing inquiries into the incident.
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Ngara
Igusta
Savarn
Jenin Hae
Unclear 20 Years Ago Chronicle From Searcy Column
Fragmentary item notes events dated 20 years past. Mentions Wes Annountodd, Matt Core ViWe, City Holl, and awards for cadet Joe Texas A&W Edward Luke. References The Nile reservoir Meriva discovery by MM Stanley in 18% with naming ties to a prince. Uncertain details due to damaged OCR.
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Shemelon
Legion
Matt Core
City Holl
Puijuchs
Ely
John Owen
Anoda
Texas
A&w
Edward Luke
Cenuwar
MM. Stanley
Ether Prince of
Waites
Dottie Flies to Accept Her Choice Story of a divorcee who places a wife-for-sale ad
Hempstead becomes the backdrop as Dorothy Lawlor travels to Daytona Beach to meet Danny Wicker after replying to a local newspaper ad. The 28 year old says she wants marriage and security for her children, while Wicker, divorced father of one, reacts with humor and cautious plans.
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Daytona Beach
Three Die in Arkansas Weekend Accidents
A refinery fire at Ryot Petroleum in El Dorado killed 37 year old Herman Breazeal who was employed there. He was burned when clothing ignited after an explosion though property damage was limited. Survived by a brother and three sisters. A 17 year old near Hickory Ridge died after being struck by a truck while alighting from a train in front of her home. A 25 year old Black man died in Texarkana when crushed under an overturned automobile. Yearly traffic fatalities rise to 152.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Herman P. Breazeal
el Darade
Ryot Petrolem Company
Brazeal
Breazel
Chest Jer PF. Williams
Fayetteville
Louise Crawh
Hickory Ridge
Cross County
Tennessee Terry
Negra
Texarkana
Lewis Starts Coal Talks With Denunciations
Washington June 7 John L Lewis opened contract talks with denunciations of coal operators. He called them fat cats magnificently opulent and digging into the national purse, insisting any new agreement must fund the 1940 welfare program. Operators said they were far apart and meetings resume tomorrow at 1 pm EST.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Charles A. O'Neil
Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
T Alan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
Republic
UMW
Senate Civil Rights Clash Over Draft Race Policy
Washington June 7 Senate moves toward final action on a draft bill amid civil rights pressure. Langer proposed an amendment banning discrimination or segregation in service inductions but was tabled. Southern opponents seek all white or all Negro units, while others push delays and different drafting triggers. Senate fights to balance civil rights goals with defense needs and potential filibuster risks.
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Washington
Senate
Langer
R-Nd
Armed Services
Guffey Cr-50
Armed Services Committee
Truman
Gurney
Heo
Balties
Russell D-Gad
Canehart
R-Inc
Capehart
House
Foreign Legion
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
United States
Ogan Dies at Fulton After 36 Years Residence
Henry Clay Quan Ogan, 74, died at 8 am Monday in Fulton. A Fulton resident for 36 years, he is survived by son W. B. Ogan of Valian Oklahoma two daughters Mrs Carl Mouser of Fulton and M Jou Calliuis of Hope. Funeral services Tuesday at 230 pm at the Methodist Church of Fulton officiated by Rev Lewis jut Grun. Burial at Fulton. Active pallbearers listed.
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Henry Clay Quan
Fulton
W. B. Ogan
Valian
Okla
Carl Mouser
M Jou Calliuis
Hope
Methodist Church of
Lewis Jut Grun
Grandsrills
Hiaveld
Claude
Finis Callins
Finis Waldren
J. B. O'Dell
Lafayette Siielair
Campaign Medals for Havel Veterans Now Available
Naval veterans in the area may obtain theater medals for European African Middle East and Asian theaters by presenting separation papers at Hope City Hall each Monday. Keer Onlieer oversees the collection locally.
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Amtuivan
Hope City Hall
Forbier Naval
Indian Soldier Parachutes From Plane to Reach Newborn
North Little Rock police report an army corporal named Lee Orange, a full blooded Arnacarku Indian, parachuted from an army transport plane near Memphis to see his newborn child after a denied furlough. He rode a transport toward California, ended up miles east of Memphis, then hitchhiked toward Oklahoma before being picked up with a parachute backpack. He was turned over to army officials at Hot Springs.
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North Little Rock
Memphis
R. &. Bennett
Thurman Shelny
Lee Orange
Arnacarku
Oklo
California
Oklahoma
Army
Ab Hot Springs
Third Flood Threatens Oregon Dikes as Crest Rises
The Columbia River rose again after cresting at 29.7 feet, triggering emergency Army Engineer work from Portland to the sea. Forecaster Ebner Fisher warned of a renewed high water phase for about three weeks as floods threaten British Columbia, Washington, and Idaho, with 26 dead, 52 missing, and about 60,000 homeless amid about 140 million dollars in damage.
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Ebner Fisher
Columbia
Portland
Army Engineer Corps
Ieya Beyaley
Great River
Port Belvoir
Fraser
Oxegun
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Canada
British Columbia
Vancouver
Modern Boxers Lack Stamina Says Training Fades
New York report portrays Lou Stillman’s Amphibica gym as a storied sweat shop where fighters train hard yet old standards fade. Promoters, managers, and boxers clash amid rough routines and high stakes as athletes chase glory and tougher conditions.
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New York
Lou Stillman
Int Amphibica
Lau
Elizareth Arden
Stillman's Gym
Shane
Eauli- Tower
Suisuna
Lou Hes
Moe
Derspeuy
Joe Louis
Jon
Cnps
Sullivan
Benes Resigns as President of Czech Nation
Prague June 7 President Benes resigned today premier Klement Gottwald's office announced the resignation was accepted at a special cabinet meeting. Benes, 64, had been Masaryk's foreign minister 17 years and led Czechoslovakia since 1945 after Masaryk's resignation. The move follows a Communist constitution and elections. Political uncertainty deepens as the west loses a key ally and Benes cites ill health as a possible reason.
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Prague
Bénes
Klement Galtwald
Benes
Munich
London
Thomas G. Masaryk
Masaryk
Jan
Vary
Colnists
Gottwald
Court Reverses 5 Chancery Ruling in Arkansas Case
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled all electors in the first chancery district may vote on second division chancellor candidates, reversing Pulaski Chancery Court. The decision dissolved an injunction blocking certification of Attorney General Guy Williams by Democratic officials, while Ruth Hale’s bid remained in contest. Williams, contested by Hale, claimed majority qualification across four counties. The ruling raised questions on nominee status and potential write-in voting in other counties.
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Little Rock
UPI
Arkansas Supreme Court
Ruth Hale
Hale
Pulaski County
Williams
Unnle
Pulaskei
Goarlies
Harvey Combs
Cuven
Offier
Silinsell
Democratic State Committee
Wale
Clark Chancery
Ralph Wilellaims
Central Surety Fire Corporation
Willingis
Copacabana Fire Destroys Miami Beach Night Club
Fire gutted the Copacabana on Miami Beach damaging the cabaret and lounge areas. Estimated losses reached 200000 dollars. The blaze started after patrons left and the cause was not determined. The club had planned summer shows with Barry Gray, reopening despite off season.
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Miami Beach
Movida
Barry Gray
Governor's Race Enters Full Swing
Little Rock June 7 The gubernatorial campaign in Arkansas moves into full swing with Horace E. Thompson planning a June 11 Morriston kickoff for the Democratic nomination. Jack Holt eyes June 12 to 13 for his Searcy kickoff, while Sidney S. McMath schedules a Pine Bluff opening June 12. Campaign staff and tactics expand as party figures announce speakers and management roles.
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Little Rock
Internal Revenue
Horace E. Thompson
Morriston
Jack Holt
Searcy
Hot Springs
Sidney S. McMath
Thompson
Holt
James
Mac
Markrell
Charles Pieming
James Merritt
Joan G. Lonsdale Jr
W. T Jennings
Bob Ed Loftin
Henry Woods
Texarkana
McMath
FBI
Arkansas Young Democrate Clubs
Miller Countian
Miller County
Russell Criner
M. S. Burge
Nettleton- Phillips
Healhhond County
Gladys Moyers Langard
Jonesboro
Robert A. Potecte
Perryville
MucKreil
Aged County Resident Lucinda Rosenbaum Dies at Home
Mrs. Lucinda Rosenbaum aged 97 died early Sunday at her Crossroads home. Survived by 12 children in Fulton Kansas City Texana Ada and Oklahoma. Funeral services set for 6pm at Liberty Church with Rev Milton Peebles. burial at Westmoreland Cemetery.
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Lucinda Rosenbaum
Crossroads Communitty
Weee
Washington
R. B
C. L. Rosenbaum
Fulton
Moss
Kansas City
Co. C
Texarana
Violet Weestrape
Ada
Okla
Maudie Edwards
Annie
Zeffie
Liberty Church
Milton Peebles
Westmoreland Cegetery
Boys State Members Speak at Lions Club Meeting
Charles Wilson and Jimmy Dick Hammons represented to the Lions Club at today’s gathering, recounting their experiences at the regent Boys State conference including activities, athletics and governmental sanctions. Mar. Moss addressed the program, while Hampstead County committee efforts under Guy B. Bugge raise $2490 with one third remaining locally.
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Rexwar Lions Club
Charles Wilson
Jimmy Dick Hammons
Regent
Mar. Moss
Salvation Army Intactive
Tn Campaign
Hampstead County
Guy B. Bugge
Lands Big Bass at Sly Lake This Weekend
A reader reports a big bass caught at Sly Lake this weekend by Lands Big Bass versus Lloyd Spencer. The item notes the catch as the largest in months and mentions Giusy.
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Lloyd Spencer
Sly Lake
Giusy
Peace Talks Stall Between Arab and Jewish Forces
Cairo reports say Bernadotte offered a four week armistice plan for Palestine but peace seems unlikely this week as Arab League committee delays until Saturday. Fighting continues with both sides claiming gains around Tel Aviv and Jerusalem while mediators press for terms and a potential truce.
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Cairo
Cour Forge
Bernadotte
Amran
Jer
Arab
League _ politi committee
Holy Land
Aviv
Bronestine
Palestine
Calteds
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Middle East
Amman
Bermauot
Beirut
Haif
Man
Oe Aera Ms
Laundry School Demonstration By Miss Baggett in Hope
Miss Maxi Baggett, Bendix trained home laundry expert, will present a laundry school at Tire and Appliance on South Walnut Street tomorrow at 2 30 PM. Refreshments, door prizes, and a Q&A on home laundering will follow with demonstrations of Bendix automatic washers and ironers.
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Maxi
Hamn
Walnut
Hervey Holt
Bendix
Miss Baggett
Bendix Home Laundry Institute
South Bend
Ind
Lec
Belidix Hom Appliances, Inc
Arkansas Power & Light Company
Eisenhower Named Head of Columbia University
General Dwight D. Eisenhower was chosen as the 18th president of Columbia University, taking office after a ceremonial installation next fall. He reflected on long careers and the transition from military command to academic leadership, noting the challenges of guiding students while managing allied responsibilities.
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New York
D. Eisenhower
Hunbla University
Rape
Low Memorial Library
Oma Bradley
Bernard
Montgomery
Tylan
Gen. Eisenhower
Brank Fackenthal
Lumbia
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Rigger
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Canadian Rockies
Algo
Lou
Whuld
Minagers
Kou
Wit Lock
Hewipsey
Bemis Leonard
Penlly
Pie Toot
Hotus
Heya
Wisu
Tegan
Galery
Y Millue Chancery Court
G. Price
Chancery Court
Price
Miami
Copacabana
Boys
Lions
Big Bass
Eisenhower
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