Intruder Garages and Korea War Command Clash
The column blends a comic dog tale about Basil, Buz, and an armadillo with a blunt critique of military command tensions. It notes public disputes between Washington and field leaders in Korea, including MacArthur Truman clashes, Clark’s threats rumors, and Hudelson’s interview drawing Pentagon scrutiny. The piece ends urging acceptance of independent military reports within the republic.
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Washington
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
Harry S. ‘Truman
Troutman
MacArthur
Far Eastern
Pentagon
Mark Clark
Ridge Way
White House
Maj. C.n
Daniel J. Hudelson
Sixth Arms
San Francisco
Hudelson
Pace
Sevcretary
This
Republic
Many Hempstead Residents Take Summer Courses
East Texas State college enrolls 17001 students with Hempstead county residents among them. Registered for the first six weeks term are Delwin T. Ross Hope Ada May Perry Blevins Kathleen Walker 1221 Main Hope Joe ML Ensminger Hope Harold J. Walker 108 Spruce Hope Wayne J. Huckabee Routes Hope Corene Morris Pauline Morris 40a FE W3sh Street Hope and Thurston A Hulsey Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Texas
East
Texas State College
Hempstead County
Delwin T. Ross
Hope
Ada May - Perry
Blevins
Kathleen Walker
Main Hope
Joe ML Ensminger
Pecan
Harold J. Walker
Spruce
Wayne J. Huckabee
Corene Morris
Pauline Morris
Pauline Morris, Both of 40A Fe, W3sh Street
Thurston A
Hulsey
Washington
Markets Stock Markets New York June 12 Summary
Markets opened firm but faced initial opposition before resuming the gains seen yesterday amid profit taking. Rail shares led gains, nearing a 21 year high as industrials edged up and utilities slipped slightly on light volume of about 9.27 million shares.
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New York
U. S. Clings to New Ground in Korean Fight
Allied forces in Korea press the central front’s iron triangle region forming Pyongyang Chokwon and Kumbhywa. Heavy fighting along the western edge. tank infantry teams breach dug-in lines while a raiding party advances east of Kumsong. Red losses mount as Fifth Air Force fighter-bombers and napalm strike Chinese troops. allies defend hill positions and repel Chinese probing attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
Red Building
Pyongyang
Chokwon
Kumbhywa
Kumsong
Ela
Fifth Air Force
House Passages of Military Funds Sought
Washington reports leaders push to win House approval for a 2.8 billion military building program for next year. The plan covers 2738 projects at home and abroad including secret air fields. Vinson says funding is trimmed to a lean level to secure support.
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Washington
House
Vinson
D-Ga
Armed Services Committee
Congress
Pentagon
Conthiuea
Court Asked to Reconsider Usury Ruling in Arkansas
In Little Rock, June 12, an Antoine attorney asked the Arkansas Supreme Court to rehear its May 28 decision defining any charge above 10 percent of a purchase price as usury. Clyde Hare of Clark County sued General Contract Purchase Corporation over a used truck bought for 1750, with 100 paid cash and 500 trade, leaving 1156 balance.
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Little Rock
Antoine
Ark
Arkansas Supreme Court
P. L. Smith
Clyde Hare
Clark County
General Contract Purchase Corporation
Hare
Smith
Arkadelphia
Pike Circuit
Anti Communist POW Breakaway Sparks Hunt for Missing Comrades
In Korea at Koje Island U S troops search for 400 anti Communist prisoners who fled during an evacuation of the fourth POW enclosure. Reports say 39 prisoners died in a Tuesday battle and 16 bodies were later found in compound 77 while no bodies were located in compound 95.
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Koje Island
Korea
U.S
United Nations
Bevle
Jaydon L. Bontner
Bonnier
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Brittan
Royal Canadian Regiment
U. S. 38Th Regiment
Shoot Order Extended by Russians to Berlin Frontiers
The Soviet Zone government extended its shoot to kill security measures to the Berlin frontier and to the West German border. Walter Kright deputy premier signed the order directing the state security police to hinder entrance by diversions and spies with prison up to two years, death for major violators under a broader peace protection law. Western allies discuss Berlin danger as West Germany plans federal aid. East Germany trains youth for a 375000-man army, while Berlin officials protest the kidnapping of three West Berliners by Soviet and East German forces.
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Berlin
West Germany
Walter Kright
Mimister
Western High Commission
Bohn
West Bers
Fritz Schaeffer
West Berlin
East Germany
Beltish
C. F. C. Coleman
Rev Keeley to Address Bethel AME Vacation School
Reverend Virgil D Keeley pastor of the First Methodist Church will give the principal address at 11 am Friday during the Vacation Bible School program at Bethel AME Church inviting attendees to participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil D. Keeley
First Methodist Church
Bethel Ame Church
Hope Youths Named to High Offices in State Meetings
Local envoys to state conventions were named officers at the meetings. Miss Jan Moses, delegate to Girts' State, named Circuit Clerk in Caraway County election. The meeting was in Little Rock. At Fort Smith, the Children's division of the UDC closed its 2 day session with officers elected. Way David Griffin of Hope named corresponding Secretary. Gov. Sid McMath delivered three speeches in Arkansas, including Cotton Plant, Augusta, and England, with plans to address the state convention of the National Postal Clerks tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Moses
Girts
Circuit Clork
Caraway
Little Rock
Fort Smith
UDC
Way David Griffin
Hope
Sweltering Heat Hangs Over State
Arkansas endures extreme heat with Newport and Morriston reporting the highest readings as 98 and 87 degrees. The U S Weather Bureau in Little Rock offered little relief, forecasting only possible northern showers Friday while central and southern areas endure near record heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Newport
Morriston
Arkansas
U. S
Little Rock
Hoowever
Fayetteville
Ackadelphia
Batesville
Walnut Ridge
Ozark
Flippin
Pine Bluff
Dardanelle
Ft. Smith
el Dorado
Texarkana
South Koreans Ban American Broadcast
South Korea suspends use of its government radio network for Voice broadcasts that criticize President Syngman Rhee and U.S. policies. Officials defend the action as safeguarding sovereignty while signaling VOA may return if the government’s airwaves are not misused.
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Pusu
Karea Jung
Voice
Ameplen
Jesu
Peamika
U.S
Synguin Rhee
U.S. State Department
Gaul
Fesy
Chirenne Ryee
Gave Crements
Office of Public Information
Yee
Republic of Korea
Tam
Voice of America
Ryee
United States
U. S
Alebl
Washington
Taft Sill Holds State GOP Votes in Arkansas
A June 12 poll of Arkansas Republican delegates to the national convention shows Senator Robert A. Taft with seven pledged delegates. Three delegates support General Dwight D. Eisenhower, one remains uncommitted, and prior reports had suggested Taft gains after his Abilene speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas
The Lady Fisherman A Rising Figure In Sport
New York journalist HAL HOYLE notes the rise of women anglers in the United States. He muses on practical reasons women join fishing trips, the shift from solitary male pastime to family activity, and anecdotes from veteran anglers about wives winning more often and the humor of the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Hoyle
New York
Lacy Rooters
Papa
Mama
Bladen
Rascal
Eisenhower Would Invoke Law If Need Be on Steel Strike
New York dispatch reports General Eisenhower told New Jersey Republicans he would use the labor law to prevent a steel stoppage if he were president, stressing steel’s role in Allied strength and Korea. He answered questions on Korea, Germany, and domestic policy after a meeting with about 74 GOP supporters and Sen. Robert A. Taft.
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New York
Dwight
Eisenhower
Hartley
New Jersey
Hormnottan
Hixenhower
Cussian
Robert A. ‘Att
Ohio
Une
Amino
Korea
Polnt
United States
Yallamid Potadym
Germany
Hadluision Wak
VFW Names Harry Murtans for State Commander
The VFW Roamsey-Cneglich Post in Hope announced its campaign to elect Harry Murtans for Arkansas Department Commander. Murtans, a Navy veteran and former district commander, is endorsed by multiple posts and supported by a campaign committee led by Herbert Griffin and others.
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Harbert Griffin
Roamsey-Cneglich
MSL of Hope
Harry Murtans
Office of Bepartment of
Arkansas
Murtans
Hope Post
Dla
Hempstend
Nevada
Lafayette
Columbia
Miller
Distriet
Baletoat
Tiansug
Martens
U.S. Navy
Midwast Daley
Hype
Hope Rotary Club
Murry Murteng
Stumsoye Cargile
Endiaa
Avery
Senate Battles Over War Powers and Steel Strike Ends
Washington June 12 Congress faced a day of heated debate as Senate members pressed for presidential power to end the steel strike. House action centered on extending authority, while Byrnes and Hollings proposals echoed in committee and floor votes. The week saw multiple attempts to curb or empower the president amid the steel industry crisis and labor unrest.
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Washington
Ind
Congress
Senata
Truman
Séng
Bolling
D-Mo
Hollings
Piva
Conha
Ian
Nute
Tatt Hartlay
Battlate
Tots
Thompson Sparks to Go to Natl Kiwanis Meet
Kiwanis Club of Hope announced two youths, Mitchell Sparky and Emory Thompsun, will represent the club at Kiwanis International’s 37th annual convention in Seattle Washington June 15. President Jaci Lowe said Hope members will attend the Presidents Reception and Ball and join Kiwanians from every state, Canadian provinces, and Alaska Hawaii and the Yukon. The event is expected to be among the largest in the organization’s history.
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Kiwanis Club of Hope
Detenstes
Kiwanis International
Seattle
Wash
Mitchell Sparky
Emory Thompsun
Jaci Lowe
Hope Kiwanian Club
Hope Club
Evury State
Alaska
Hawaii
Yukon
International Community Service Organization
Council to Study Legislation in Arkansas Assembly
Arkansas Legislative Council will meet to study drafts of proposed laws for the 1969 General Assembly. Proposals include a permanent crime commission, a state campaign expenditure system, and permission for wire tapping to detect news sources used to transmit information.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Legislative Council
General Assembly
Arkansas
Paroled Negro Back in Custody
In Little Rock on June 13, a parolee named Warbeck who had been released in 1930 was returned to state custody by parole officers. The report notes Dave Boyd of North Plessed fault is mentioned in connection with the case.
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Nii
Little Hock
A Laetice
Tsges
Coare Derer
Warbeck
Dave Boyd
North
Spa Student Named Head of Girls State
Little Rock news notes elect a Hot Springs High School junior as governor of Girls State at Camp Robingon. She campaigns for Federalist support, daughter of Alva W Williams, with duties beginning tomorrow at the state capitol under several elected officers including Lieut. Gov TIlssa Wilgon and auditor Joy Cox, amid mixed party tickets and regional names.
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North
Little Ravi
Dean Williamng
Hot Springs
Girls State
Camp Robingon
Here
Alva W. Williams
Congress Street
Tilssa Wilgon
Little Heck
Meron
Meanie Hels Claus
Martin
Pine Blutl
Pederslis
Joy Cox
Dumas
Nae
Honaligt
Ang Upton
Creta
McLin
Harrisburg
Fice
State Supreme Court
Marian Skingy
Tuttle
Ex Nashville Resident Dies in Maryland event fragment
Fragmentary obituary noting a deceased Maryland resident with scattered names including Maryla and Margaret, references to Nashville origin and a Mrs John I Kile, plus garbled phrases about burial and merchant status, lacking clear dates or locations.
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Nashville
Maryla
Washington
Margaret
Lucinda
John I. Kileburban
Chevy Chana
M Jong
Che Singe
Sidney’ Digkingon
Merchant In
Mra
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Ovid
Basil Edwards
Buz
Bue
Basil
Basi
Hempstead
Arseve c
Lewis
Arkansas Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical Association
Association
Keeley
AME Group
South Koreans
Taft Sill
GOP
Harry Martens
VFW
Council
Spa
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