Return to Feudalism echoes in Welfare State critique
The piece reviews Carroll M. Shanks speech comparing modern reforms to medieval feudalism. It argues unions and guilds fix wages and production, inflating state role, with personal ambition and dignity sacrificed. The author warns against a European-style utopia and questions freemen seeking escape from mismanaged governments.
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St. Louis
Carrol M. Shanks
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Shanks
Weges
Richard MII
England
Europe
Presbyterians Plan Special Father's Day Service
A Father’s Day morning worship is planned at First Presbyterian Church on June 15. Fathers are asked to sit with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and the father with the most generations will be recognized. Dr. Lawrence will preach on “A Long Term Investment” with a solo by Mrs. James McLarty.
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First Presbyterian Church
Lawrence
James McLarty
Press Association Opens Spring Meet
A fragment mentions a spring meet opening with Press Association staff and a speaker named Fred W. Brinkerbatt in Arkansas, with partial reference to Sun-Headlight. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear event details.
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Press Association
Fred Wips
Brinkerbatt
Murray Declares Fight to End on Steel Over Four Obstacles
Pittsburgh June 13. President Philip Murray of the CIO United Steelworkers says the union shop is not the only issue blocking settlement of the 12 day steel strike. He lists four obstacles including a management clause and seniority questions while defending the wage rise plan and wage stabilization board recommendations.
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Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
CIO United Steelworkers
Murray
CTO
USW Executive Board
Wage Felice Committee
U. S. Steel Corporation
U.S. Steel Corporation
USW
Rosston Woman Mrs G W White Dies in Local Hospital
Mrs G W White aged 81 of Route 2 Rosston died today in a local hospital at 12 35 pm She leaves three daughters Mrs G E Reaves Waldo Mrs P W May Monroe La Mrs T B Goodwin Willsville three sons Paul Erborst and Detmar White all of Rosston and a sister Mrs Idella Williams Royston Funeral services will be held at White's Chapel Church east of Badean Saturday at 2 30 pm Burial will be in Union Cemetery
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G. W. White
Rosston
G. E. Reaves
Waldo
P. W. May
Monroe
T. B
Goodwin
Willsville
Paul, Erborst
Detmar White
Idella Williams
Royston
White’s Chapel
Gasoline Blaze Causes Minimal Damage at Tol-E-Tex Co
Firemen reported a small gasoline blaze last night at Tol-E-Tex Co in Hope. A lighted cigarette started the fire that spread to a truck, causing very little damage. Rose Marie Stein will present about 30 students in a three dance revue Tuesday.
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Tol-E-Tex Co
Hope
Rose Marie Stein
Hot Springs
Jung i
Seen Ganced
Rete
Small Balloon and Battery Found Near Spring Hill
A balloon with a paper parachute and a battery stamped by the U S Weather Bureau and made in March 1952 was found yesterday at a residence near Spring Hill by W P Mc Ree. The device, which included a small light bulb, appears to have fallen sometime Wednesday night.
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W. P. Mc+ Ree
Spring Hil
U. S. Weather Bureau
State Enters 21st Day With No Major Rainfall
Arkansas endures a dry spell as 21 days pass without rain of an inch or more. The U S Weather Bureau in Little Rock predicts scattered thundershowers in the northwest tonight and Saturday. May 23 marked the last widespread rainfall. traces fell May 28 and June 7. Temperatures across the state reach near 98 in Newport, with highs around mid-90s in many towns and 83 in Fort Smith and El Dorado.
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Associated
Prasa
Arkansas
U. S. Weather Bureau
Little Rock
Newport
Arkansas City
Morriston
Arkadelphia
Flippin
Batesville
Pine Bluff
Alnut Ridge
Ozark
Dardanelle
Ft Smith
el Dorado
Fayetteville
Arkensas
MacArthur's Army Status Questioned
Washington reports say neither President Truman nor the Pentagon will confirm if Gen Douglas MacArthur is violating Army rules by agreeing to be the Republican convention keynote speaker. Truman calls the role political but defers retirement timing to the Army, while the Army insists it will not act, citing a special fast rank category created by Congress. The uncertainty surrounds whether other generals may join political campaigns.
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Washington
Truman
Pentagon
Douglas MacArthur
Army
MacArthur
Congress
Navy
Stevenson Not Ready to Leave Hospital After Checkup
Gov Adlai E. Stevenson underwent a series of tests in a physical examination yesterday and was expected to be released from New Orleans hospital. Doctors reported improvements and planned rest at home in Springfield.
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Gov. Stevenson
Adlai E. Stevenson
Meworlel Hospital
Smash Chinese Courier Blows At Korean Front
U S 45th Division troops counter attacked Chinese forces on the Korean Western Front near Chorwon. Aircraft tanks and artillery aided 180th and 179th Division units in a 14 hour dawn to dusk engagement as Chinese counterattacks pressed the Allied knob positions but were repelled with flare illumination and heavy bombardment.
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Srout
Korea
U.S
Red
Chorwon
Legislative Council studies Arkansas budget overload
Little Rock June 13 The Arkansas Legislative Council adopted a plan for members to visit state departments to assess workload and headcount. Chair L H Autry said subcommittee from the council would begin after July 11 to review departments and identify deadwood personnel.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Legislative Council
Deadwood
L. H. Autry
Burdette
El Dorado Oil Firm Seeks Reorganization Under Chapter 11
Roberts Petroleum Inc. filed for Chapter 11 reorganization listing assets over 2.5 million dollars and debts near one million. Bankruptcy Referee Edgar Bethell transferred control to a four member creditors committee for 30 days and will decide after the committee reports.
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el Dorado
el Dorado Oil Company
Edgar E. Bethell
Roberts ‘Petroleum, Inc
Bethell Oi
Western District
Not Too Late to Get Scotch Lites for Bicycles
Local bicycle riders can still obtain Scotch-Lites by taking their bikes to the Mape Five Station. The lightweight fabric is glued to the front and back, reflecting light at night. The program is sponsored by the local VFW post to aid bicycle safety.
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Mape Five
VFW
Proposals for Arkansas Jet Base Funding Move Forward
Washington reports Rep. Brooks Hays says Congress will likely appropriate money to start a medium jet bomber base near Little Rock Arkansas before adjournment. The House passed a military construction bill authorizing 31.185 million for Little Rock and 16 million for Blytheville airport with Senate action still required. A third Arkansas item provides 461 thousand for Camp Chaffee near Fort Smith.
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Washington
Brooks Hays
D-Arlo
Congress
Little Rock
Ark
House
Senate
Little ‘Rock
Blytheville
Arkansas
Camp Chaffee
Fl. Smith
Helpful Note to All Wives What Father Really Wants Is His Own Bathroom
HAL BOYLE argues Father's Day gift should be a private bathroom for dad. The piece humorously explains why men crave their own space, free from family clutter and interruptions, and laments that bathrooms often become shared hubs rather than personal retreats.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Dad
Thas
Craus
Economic steel strike pinch felt across the nation
The nationwide steel strike enters its 12th day with 780,000 idle workers, 960,000 union members on strike, and 100,000 workers furloughed in allied industries. Ford plants and major steel fabricators face cuts, with production impacts spanning multiple states and sectors. Affected workers pull from savings as the standoff threatens further layoffs and shutdowns.
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Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
CIO
United Steelworkers
Mord Motor Co
Detroit
Ford
Wallronders
Minore
McMath Seeks to Regain Income Tax
Gov Mor McMath sues the Arkansas Revenue Department to recover 834.03 and 107.08 in state income taxes for 1948 49 and 50 claiming unlawful extra assessments. His suit names Revenue Commissioner Carl J Parker and cites 1948 1949 and 1950 transactions including a piano political contributions a Little Rock sale of a house in Hot Springs and a substantial refund claim on federal tax.
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Little Rock
MorMath
State Revenue Department
McMath
Carl J. Parker
McMather
Parker
Leon
Phone Pioneers Plan Convention
The phone pioneers outline plans for their annual convention at the Southwestern Bell place. Key figures and the agenda are not fully clear but emphasis remains on industry events and member participation during the date window.
Magnollia Near Milor Gris Son Dies After Truck Wreck
A Magnolia area man identified as Grisson died from injuries after a truck overturn near Magnollia. The accident involved a truck driven by Booker T. Lindsey of Magnolia as it lost control. State officers Downing and Ward filed a negligent homicide charge against the driver.
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Magnollia
Milor Grisson
Booker T. Lindsey
Magnolia
Grisson
Guy Downing
Travis Ward
Hope
State Delegates Pledged to Sen Fulbright Rigged at Meeting
Arkansas delegation gathers in Little Rock on January 13 as the party plans to nominate Fulbright and nominate 92 delegates and alternates to the national convention. Speakers urge unity to support Fulbright and the party’s presidential candidate while listing attendees from Turrell Paragould Memphis and other towns.
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Taft
Robert A.taft
LaGuardia
Washington
Markie Richards
Hally
Sen
New York
Mambarg
New Jersey
Little Rook
Arkansas Dalagation
Oratic National
Uly Will
Pdma
Willan
Atkaf
Jo i Grady
Gary Pulbright
B Shaw
Turpoll
Secondoo
Haan Jor
Poe Aise Barnet
Bate Paragould
Rock
Tod Braveden
Jangsbord
Memphis
Maa Rex
Castleberry
Aaron
Tye
Wades
Maac
Gulnn
Ehaeldan
AMA Objects to Proposed House Bill
The American Medical Association opposes a House bill plan to extend federal health programs including higher old age benefits. It objects to a disability payment provision saying it could empower officials to define disability and push toward socialized medicine. The AMA backs other liberalizing sections but warns the disability rules threaten private medical practice.
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Chienge
Amer-ican
Anya
Tilman
Ama Tuleguten
AMA
Louis H. Bauer
Association
Ton Ig Shah Io Bawing
Iberaliza
Ewing
No End Seen for Nations Heat Wave Across Midwest
An early June heat wave gripped the Mid West with records across the region. Omaha and St. Louis reported near record usage while Linggin and Imperial posted extreme highs. Water reserves fell to new lows as cities instituted or expanded conservation measures amid the prolonged heat.
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Mid
Arong
Rockies
Mississippi
Valey
Nebraska
Imperial
St. Louia
Hill City
Dickinson
N. Dy
Linggin
Nek
Omaha
Boelies
St. Louis
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