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An editorial reflects on high school reform after warnings that many graduates lack English skills. It cites William Feather and an eight year study showing five of six youths do not attend college. Proposes refocusing curricula to basic literacy and practical skills over lavish electives.
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W Alex. H. Washburn
Una
Imperial
Metal Magazine
William Feather
Feather
Tne
U S to Try Again to Nail Bridges
Justice Department sources predict a new effort to strip Harry Bridges of U S citizenship and deport him after the Supreme Court reversed his perjury conviction. Officials say denaturalization in San Francisco is the most likely step to remove the Australian-born Longshore boss as a Communist alien.
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James F. Donovan Wahington
Justice Department
Harry Bridges
U. S
Department
Ib Ds
Supreme Court
Bridges
Federal District Court
San Francisco
Divorces Granted in Hempstead Chancery Court
Judge James Pilkinton rules in Hempstead Chancery Court granting multiple divorces. Cases include Juanita Essie Rucker versus Noah Pucker with custody of a minor, Lorrie Cummings versus Eugene Cummings with plaintiff awarded divorce, and Connie Ward versus Jesse D Ward with plaintiff granted divorce. Property sale in J. W. Breedrove versus James Edward Breedrove approved and funds distributed. Marie Douglas versus Calvin Douglas divorce to plaintiff with custody of their child. James A Schootey versus Ruth Schooley divorce granted to the plaintiff.
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James Pilkinton
Hempstead
Auto Wreck Causes Heavy Damage in Laurel and Walker
Yesterday a collision at Laurel and Walker streets caused heavy damage to autos driven by Cleveland Fisher and another driver. City officers say Fisher, a Negro, faced charges for driving without a license after the wreck.
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Cleveland Fisher
Laurel
Negro Home Damaged by Fire Near Yerger
A Negro residence near Yerger was gutted by a fire shortly before noon today. The blaze damaged the home and its contents, with residents later reporting there were no injuries. Local firefighters contained the flames and investigated the cause.
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Yerger
PSC Asked to Make Hope Lower RR Rate
Thirty residents of Firial areas near Tripoli asked the Arkansas Public Service Commission to order the city to reduce electric rates for rural subscribers to match city charges. They allege the rural customers pay higher rates and accuse the city of diverting power and water funds from bond retirement or rate relief.
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PSC
McClellan Sees Senate Approval of Air Force Plan
Senator John J. McClellan predicts Senate approval of Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg’s expanded Air Force program for the 1954-55 period. The plan speeds wings to mid-1954, costs about 1.435 billion more than Eisenhower’s budget, with debate over dates and funding. Maybank seeks study. Wilson and Talbott review.
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Washington
Jona JL. McCellan
Senate
Hoyt
Vancenberg
Air Force
Arkansas Democrat
Military
Vandenberg
Prestley Eisenhower
Truman
Appropriations Subcommittee
Eisenhower
Burnet R. Maybank
Maybank
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Harold EB. Talbott
Samuel W. Yarty
D.call
Am Aioyee
Hisenhower
Ike speech on book burners called pitiful
McCarran labeled the president’s address as pitiful while criticizing Eisenhower for telling a college graduating class not to join the book burners. McCarran said the president showed little knowledge of the topic and mocked his remarks, as the Senate internal security panel probes Communist influence in education. Continued on Page Two.
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Wasltington
Tm Sun
McCarran
D-New
Taray
Eisenhower
McCarern
Vian
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Hempstead Residents Fined at Texarkana
Texarkana Arkansas municipal court muttered traffic misdemeanors on Monday afternoon. Franke Brown 21 of Mope pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 50 dollars and jailed for one day with a 30 day driving ban in Arkansas. Involved in a wreck with Brown was Loguig Williams 20 of Hulton who received 5 dollars and costs for speeding.
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Arkansas Municipal Court
Franke Brown
Mope
Brown
Arkansas
Loguig Williams
Hulton
Truce May Not Be the Answer to the Korean Problem
HAL BOYLE argues a truce in Korea may not settle all fights but could buy time for political reasoning in Asia. He notes the war’s odd nature with UN gains against North Korea but inconclusive results against China and Soviet Russia, suggesting a lasting peace may depend on broader diplomacy rather than renewed full-scale conflict.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Korea
Asia
U.N
North Korea
China
Russia
Far East
U.S
Uncle Sam
Rocking State Officials Announce Bid Rejections
News briefs report state officials saying bids will be opened again on June 22 for a fishing lake project at Elm Springs near Fayetteville. A 15 year old Cave Springs boy answered roll call as a drowning occurred near Cumpton. A prisoner of war comforted a hometown sweetheart in a double wedding. Two missing boys in Arizona mountains were rescued in good spirits by Navajo guides. Two soldiers died at Camp Chaffee from a hand grenade accident.
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Oye Rock
Elm Springs
Window Rock
Ari
Sevute
Dave
Yusverd
Arizona
Bud Melmyre
Phil Crowley
Des Monnva
Naki Canyon
Utah
John Pat
Neska Yai
Shipping tieup averted after tense port talks
Unrest eased as Newport News workers and ship operators reached a temporary agreement to avoid a stoppage on several vessels including tanker contracts. A meeting broke down late night with tanker reps accusing sessions of being a joke, but a company spokesman said talks would resume around 4 pm. Union officials warned broader stoppages could continue if demands aren’t met.
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Albeatie
CHO National Maritime Union
Wereedi
Valle
Federal Wandars
Wight
Guiley
Alberto
Curviain
Uilon
United
Tia A. Om
Gail
Fara
Pydeck
Newport News
Consiwike Loniters
Latinesalls
Cirran
Sid
Moston
Chicago
NMU
Fateful Session Could Pave Way to End of War
Report from MUNSAN and Seoul describes a top level allied truce meeting urged by the U.N. and Chinese actions near the Pukhan River and Kyoam Mountain. Red forces press near the western anchor and the border areas as officers discuss prisoner exchanges and armistice terms ahead of potential signing.
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Robert B. Tuckman Munsan
Maamuanjom
Karen
U.N. Vermiicd
Gessan
Uwon
Comov
Urs
Mme Fulbevens
Seoul
Kluger Ridge
Shaming O Nile
Ain Mores
Routh
Kor
Pukhan
Kyoumoma Lain
Kore
Moynan
Chinexa
Thalr
Tank
Drovas
South Korea
Holt Their
Kygam
Wd Ware
al Dhaiy
Agsuulla
Anchor Hill
Newcoast
Or- “Wa
New Mexico Warden Is Too Tough
In a New Mexico State Penitentiary incident, inmates rebelled demanding Deputy Warder Hannph Tobash’s removal. Tobash, armed with weapons, faced hostages as state police confronted the crisis. A hostage taker, Homer Lee Gubyett, tossed a gas grenade. later events led to gunfire as guards and inmates clashed amid failed negotiations.
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Santa FE
New Mexico State Penitentiary
Hannph Tobash
Tobash
Edwin J. Mechem
Vonviel Bing-Leud Vers
Ceil Block & Sel
Homer Lee Gubyett
Vahash
Ahash
Gossett
Gassett
J F Willis 91 Dies Near Hope After Long North Carolina Roots
J F Willis aged 91, longtime DeAnn resident, died Monday at his home six miles north of Hope. A North Carolina native, he moved to DeAnn at age 21 and held a 50-year Masonic badge. Surviving are four sons Albert Santa Rosa, Frutus Plainview, Leon Liberty, Monroe Hope. four daughters Frances Hamm San Diego, Carl Evans Texarkana, Hermaneh and Hen.
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J. F. Willis
Hope
North Carolna
DeAnna
Mia
Albert
Santa Rose
Calif
Frutus
Plainview
Texas
Leon
Liberty
Monroe
Frances Hamm
San Diego
Carl Evans
Texarkana
Hermaneh
Hen
Rosenbergs in Another Try for Lives
In Washington Justice Douglas received more legal papers from Rosenberg defense lawyers seeking a stay of execution set for Thursday night. The defense lost three Supreme Court moves but won permission to present new acquittals, with attorneys from New York and Chicago delivering additional pleadings.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Willan O. Douglas
Juslua
Ethel Towne
Rosenbergs
Surpreme Court
Dauglag
Klay
Vouglag
Bik Chambers
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Low Angeler
Fyke Farmer
Nashville, Tenn
Alan
Dulles Hints at Broad Far East Deal
Secretary of State Dulles suggested the Eisenhower administration may pursue a broad Far East settlement after a Korean ceasefire. He indicated the UN negotiating stance last year could guide a conference limited to Korea, warning that any general arms agreement in Asia could mislead to expansionist aims. Continued on page two.
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Dulles
Washington
Bhity Watles
Eisenhower
Kinsler
Ncdministracion
Dukes
Misenhower
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Karun
Dalles
Work to Start on 3 Highway Jobs
State Highway Department to begin three contracting projects totaling 15 miles of highway work. Projects include Highway 75 in Francis County from Highway 9 Junction north toward Getauollis Wy Jones of Little Rock oversees one contract valued at 100,112 dollars. Highway 1 in Luinewlu County from Star City to Wresna covers 7.7 miles with one bridge at Treecy Creek and a second at Chapel Creek over Holly Springs Maple Mills area totaling 55,548 dollars. Highway 8 in Quenehia County adds two bridges over Treecy Creek and Chapel Creek with a value around 100,807 dollars.
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Litle Rock
State Highway Department
Gross
Mghway 9
Getauollis
Jones
Little Rock
Luinewlu
Star City
Wresna
Ourrothers
Qunehia County
Treecy Creek
Chapel Creek
Holly Springs
Maple Mills
All Around the Town Highlights Court Cases and Scholarships
Loyal citizens urged to attend municipal court to understand officials' duties. Three serious cases of child abandonment and support were heard, with defendants promising to provide for their families or face returning to court. Next month, court sessions continue at HOTC Jump. Hubert Power, co valedictorian, earned an $800 University of Arkansas scholarship. Power siblings also notable in academics with college scholarships. May saw 411 auto wrecks on highways with three fatal deaths.
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Hubert Power
University of Arkansas
Robert
Henderson State
Colle
Hiatt
Taft Backing Limited Treaty Powers Stirs Debate
Washington reports President Taft supports a limited treaty power, arguing it would curb executive overreach while preserving presidential authority. Senate leaders and opponents clash over constitutional scope as proposals circulate amid legislative action.
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