The Blue Book Maps and Early Road Guides
The article recalls the pre numbered highway era when travelers relied on detailed road descriptions in Blue Book tours. It notes the rarity of labeled roads, the practice of counting mileposts, and the need to read local landmarks to navigate across the United States and Canada. The author contrasts past caution with today’s easier driving, mentioning a Ford roadster journey and a late night sign reading miscue.
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Ford Tins
Utia
Ealing
Teac
Blue Book
Iron Bridge
Blanttows
Ford
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Erre Haute
Ind
Christians to Hear Edmund Pendleton Pastor to Lead Morning Worship
Edmund Pendleton will conduct the morning worship at the First Christian Church on Sunday June 14. Pendleton is a Phillips University graduate and has served several churches in Oklahoma. His home is in North Little Rock and the public is invited to attend.
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Admund Pendelton
Mr. Pendleton
Phillips University
Oklahoma
Mr. Pendelton
North Little Rock
Cousin of Hope rman Succumbs at Strong Funeral
Mrs. Joe Jones and daughter Jo Ann along with Bill Martin and Bobby Ross attended the funeral of Mrs. Jones cousin from PF Golden at Strong on Sunday. Mr Golden died Saturday in a Shreveport hospital after a brief illness. He was a 1954 graduate of Southern State College.
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Joe Jones
Jo Ann
Bill Martin
Bobby Ross
VFW Conference Slated Tonight
An impartial meeting of the VFW has been called for tonight at 6 at the hut on Highway 67. The meeting was convened by Commander Donald Dive.
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VEFW
Highway 67
Camumandee
Donald Dlve
Firemen Put Out Couch Fire at Buis Home
Firemen were called to 904 West ith Street at about 3 30 a m today to extinguish a burning couch in the law at the Buis home. Little damage resulted and investigators believe the blaze started from a cigarette.
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West Ith Street
Law
Buis
What Is The American System Public Service Ad Card
A 20 page illustrated public service story explains American productivity and its link to high living standards. Presented as a collaboration between management and labor, it promotes a free booklet. Request from Advertising Council Box 30 Times Square New York.
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Advertising Council
Box 30
Times Square
New York
Advertisiig Cygacit
Koreans in Seoul protest pending armistice amid truce talks
Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans filled streets in Seoul and major cities protesting a possible armistice as Panmunjom negotiators from Allied and Communist sides met. Reports say low level talks focused on final language of the cease fire while authorities consider delaying any settlement. demonstrations included baracades, police clashes, and fires.
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Panmunjom
3 Korea
Seoul
Yar
Svaul
Syngman Rhee
Maxwell Taylor
U.S. Eighth Army
Amblymn
Korea
South Korean National Assembly
William CG. Barnard
U.S
Eighth Army
Rosenbergs Appeal To Court In New Legal Maneuver
The Rosenbergs press for a court review after a denial of a new trial and a stay of execution was rejected. The judge refused to delay the death sentence as defense counsel, including four hours of argument, pursued further appellate avenues. Edward Lumbar opposed the defense moves.
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Rea Ieee du Tevdr
Alent Spigg
Rosenberg
Taisfusyns Baul
New York City
U. S
Edward Lumbar
Rio Grande Sees First Water In Days At Laredo
In Laredo and Nuevo Laredo the Rio Grande flow returns after a two day water holiday. The river was only two to three inches deep but welcomed by residents. Mexican and U S authorities enforce no irrigation rules as pumps resume at reduced capacities. Health official warns of sanitation risks if flow ceases again.
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Laredo
Nex
Rio Grande
Laemers
U. S
Riv
Tex
Nueva Laredo
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
M. L. Waller
Bell Entitled to Only 1.4 Million in New Revenues
A Kentucky witness argues Southwestern Bell Telephone should not exceed 1.4 million dollars annually in new revenues. James Honaker of Frankfort testified to the Arkansas Public Service Commission that Bell needs only 0.25 million dollars to maintain a six percent return, basing his 1.4 million figure on a 5.4 percent return and a rate base near 37 million dollars rather than the company’s proposed higher base.
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Liptlig Kuuk
Mia
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
James Honaker
Jankfort
Arkansas Public Service Commission
Bell
Honaker
Kentucky Public Service Commission
Towns Through London Leave Visitors Happy and Guess the City
HAL BOYLE reflects on London as a town that stays with you through fog and fame. The piece notes London’s adventurous air, its tolerance for the unexpected, and its polite social codes, contrasting it with towns that bore you and praising the city’s enduring charm.
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London
Hal Boyle
Wilson Defends Ike's Plan as Best Route
Washington defense secretary Charles Wilson defended President Eisenhower's budget, urging Congress not to cut further and arguing the Pentagon needs a strong Air Force. Ferguson warned against a false sense of security amid a looming Korea cease fire while Senators push for maintaining Truman era wing totals.
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Washington
Charles
Wilson
Eisenhuiger
Congress
Senate
Adinistration
Truman
Sen
Walson
Antisti
Rowland Evans Jra
Perguesoh Rech
Korea
Eisenhower
Air Force
Ferguson
Baste Lohg-Rangte
Ab Beansmithie
Slic
Eisenhower Air Force
Hoyt
Vandenberg
Air Korea
Fights Continue Along Korean Front as Armistice Talks Proceed
Allied and Communist forces clash in small skirmishes across Korea while truce negotiators hand final armistice details to staff officers. South Korean infantry counterattacks target the Eastern Front outpost near Lake the Gook's Castle as fighting persists. Western and Central Fronts see brief engagements with Chinese Reds, including five probing attacks and 12 patrol skirmishes.
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Seoul
Luke's Castle
Farm Credit Chief Resigns From FCA Post
Washington report says Ivy W. Dug, longtime Agriculture Department official, resigned as governor of the multibillion dollar Farm Credit Administration. President Eisenhower accepted the surprise resignation, issued to farm officials and leaders today.
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Washington
Ivy W. Dug
Agriculture Department
Farm Credit Administration
Eisenhower
Graves of Keats and Shelley near WWII cemetery in Italy
Fragmentary note claims the graves of John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley lie near a British World War II cemetery in Italy. The text also mentions deer introduction in New Zealand leading to unintended consequences.
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Keats
Shelley
Italy
New Zealand
To. Ben
Pest
Hempstead Asked to Give to Cancer Fund
Hempstead residents are urged to contribute to a local cancer fund. Volunteers report no formal drive yet, but proceeds will benefit patients in need. Local organizers list contact points and emphasize community support.
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Hempstead
Benest Gratin
Chaieynin
Congressmen Wary of Red Trickery
Congressmen express caution over a potential Korean armistice and cease fire terms. They hope the Korean government can secure an armistice while acknowledging risks to American troops and domestic issues. Debate centers on balance between truce terms and long term stability.
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Jack Bell
Waslington Wy
Ford
Korea
T Ie
Kuren
America Troopa
Arkansas to Improve Negro Schools Amid Court Delay
Arkansas leaders say the Supreme Court's delay in ruling on school segregation buys time to expand and equalize facilities. Education commissioner Arch Ford and Negro leaders, including McCuistion and Dr. Robinson, anticipate faster progress as the court reconvenes in October to hear arguments.
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Little Rock
UU. S. Supreme Court
Arkansas
MD McCuistion
JM. Robinson
Gulke Rock
Robinson
Pete
Ant
Arch Ford Stile Education Comemissioner
McCulstion
Newra
Washington Court Rules on Negroes in Restaurants
The Supreme Court upheld an 1873 District of Columbia law requiring restaurants to serve black patrons if well behaved. The ruling notes decades of related challenges and sends the case to the Court of Appeals to decide on a 1874 law for “well behaved” people of any race and a 1802 law requiring service without regard to race, while not addressing the District of Columbia school desegregation case. Excavations at Pompeii resume with partial uncovering of the ancient city.
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Wailington
District of
Carinthia
Court of Appeals
Quiel Ito
District of Columbia
Tornadoes in 2 States Leave 141 Dead and 750 Hurt
A long confused dispatch describes tornadoes raging across two states, with 141 deaths and more than 750 injured. It mentions affected towns in Washington and Muskogee, and hints at related military and federal agency responses. The report threads in political figures and defense procurement context, with scattered names and places, reflecting a broad wartime era newswire mix.
Final Rites for Aubrey Bonds, 38, Held Monday
Final rites for Aubrey Bonds aged 38 were held Monday at Mark Kragk by Meley Bersberg and liv Rey, with services conducted after a heart attack while driving near Pyesealt Salis ilig. Survivors include wife Yvonne and Ruth, parents Mies ood Maa bhoM, Batuds of Bdleviis, and sister Mea, 8. White of Tome, Avtame. Pallbearers listed: Haring Gru Nth, Thi Beoticrion, dink Orn ee, Tobert Wigley, Mevin Broetes, tussell Wilson.
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Wiiethl
Airey Thainds
Hroof Tying
Pyesealt Salisilig
Montliy
Mark Kragk
Meley
Bersberg
Liv Rey
Earlounriters
Yvonne
Ruth
Mies
Tome
Avtame
Acta
Pallbenturis Haring Gru Nth
Thi Beoticrion
Dink Ornee
Tobert Wigley
Mevin Broetes
Tussell Wilson
DeGaspri May Lose Some Power In Romanian Context
Amid postwar European plans, Prime Minister Alcide de Gasperi faces a potential reshaping of power as NATO and Italian factions challenge balance. Senate tallies loom, with a reported 26,340,010 total votes and near 84 percent turnout signaling unprecedented engagement in a modern democracy.
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Fy James M
Rome
Indore
Pramier Alcide de Craperis
NATO Allied Center
Thalyts Stromest
Sleyvoule
Olin
Monareliints
Baselals
al Tally
North Arkansas Methodist Conference Meets Tomorrow
North Arkansas Methodists meet in Fayisttiyville with more than 600 persons expected to attend. An organizational session and a communion service are first on the conference agenda tomorrow.
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Fayisttiyville
North Arkamesas Methodist Conference
Body Recovered After Ouachita River Tragedy
Alberlit's searching party recovered the body of Ralph Betts, 45, who drowned in the Ouachita River Sunday. Belle, a construction worker from Arkadelphia, drowned after rescuing Mix Austin Jranels of Arkadelphia who had stepped into deep water. Four persons were in the party. Funeral services were to be held today.
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Ouachita Ark
Adml Dia
Alberlit
Ralph &. Betts
Ouachita
Belle
Arkadelphia
Mix
Austin Jranels
Bettis
Nn Gon
town notes and local changes in brief
Last night the Prides of a local team quit in the eighth innings under protest, with blame aimed at the catcher though management should have continued play for a league decision. Deputy Prosecutor Royce Weisenberger lauded for welfare case work, while a father’s custody cue heads to state penitentiary. Girl Scout Camp counselor named, Lon Saunders displays large downtown items, and prize horse Fireball sold to state police for pasture duty.
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Prides of
Exur Ikona
Fnally
Ree Portey
Ump
League
Royce Weisenberger
A. J. Moss
State Department of Public Welfare
Pauppart
Marillya Shiver
Qounchity
Lon Saunders
Bob Shivers
Sgt. Scrub
Mosier
State Police
Gt Mosier
Tornado Devastates Flint Area Killing Dozens
A devastating tornado struck Flint and surrounding areas causing at least 113 deaths. The disaster is described as the worst hit city in Michigan, with extensive property damage, widespread injuries, and numerous missing persons. Emergency crews and residents search through rubble as alarms spread across neighboring towns in Michigan and Ohio.
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Win
Mich
Michigan
Loolt
Dozan
Itelala
Aventuailly
Loaire
Sndt
Ovda Shaw
Tawny City
Cleveland
Elyria
Ceylon
Parsons
Belo
Jug
Ellyhlarigl Park
Miohye
Arbor
Washtunaw Cotta
Lipeor
Port
Muran
Uakepg
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Ike
John A. Goldsmith
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Daley
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Gordon Brown
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Defense Materials Procurement Agency
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Jolart
DMPA
Lnglvering
Dios Angeles
Batesville
NW Haven
Yale University
Brehleor
A. Whitney Griswold
WV. Smith
U. 8
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Southern Grain & Storage Co
Sumas Moyapps
Kenneth Conatser Seornbury
National Surety Corp
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Gavin
Aubrey Bonds
DeGaspri
North Arkansas Methodists Meet
Star
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