Livestock Auction Plant Opens Near Hope Texas
A new 15 by 50 foot livestock auction plant is being constructed 0.5 miles west of Hope on U.S. 67, with a large spectator gallery. The Mt. Pleasant, Texas site will be replicated for Hope, marking a major shift of the local livestock market to a 72 acre west side farm and expected to be ready in about two months. Claud Sutton, noted for his pioneering local auction work, reflects on past safeguards and the community’s move toward modern livestock marketing.
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Claud Sutton
Hope
Mt. Pleasant
Texas
Cloud Stutton
Claud
Star
Tellaw
Military Chiefs Discuss Jap Treaty
U S defense chiefs led by General Omar Bradley arrived in Tokyo for talks with General MacArthur next week on a potential peace treaty with Japan. Secretary Johnson and Bradley may decide on basing for U S forces in Japan to deter communism while John Foster Dulles arrives to discuss political, economic, and social issues.
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Tokyo
U. S
Mar Arthur
Japan
Johnson
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Manila
MacArthur
United States
John Foster Dulles
State Department
Dulles
Carice
South Koren
Deserse
Derailment and Fire Disrupt Missouri Pacific Line
Four cars derailed and burned on the Missouri Pacific main line five miles west of Hope after hot boxes ignited poles. Fire crews limited to one truck, moved burning car to Hope yards, and the main line reopened after several hours with no injuries.
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Missouri Pacitic
Hope
Texarkana
Hope City
Lamits
Biruck
Weather forecast for Arkansas area today
Generally fair this afternoon with a few scattered thundershowers. Not much change in temperature. High near 93, low around 69.
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Arkansas
Hood
Mt. Sutton Plans New Auction Building In Mt Pleasant TX
Mt Sutton and contractor agree on a building after visiting new auction burns. The Mt Pleasant site will replicate a local burn with lumber cut now and in operation by September 4. The 1505200 foot building will have galvanized routing siding and modern facilities including heating and cooling. The sales office and allection ring sit at the front. The Sttion Livestock Auction Sale is a key industry, with weekly sales around 60,000 and annual livestock value near 750,000. Attendees come from eight to ten surrounding counties, supporting local ranchers and buyers.
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Mt. Sutton
Mt. Pleasant
Texas
Sttion
Niuy
Moe
Spipan
Bempstead
Approval of Foreign Aid Bill Predicted
Washington reports early senate approval of a 11,328,500,000 foreign arms program. Senator Taieas of Winnals and Senator Krowland CHCI voiced support or concern as committees informally approved the authorizing bill. President Truman's power to dispatch military supplies abroad figures in the debate amid calls to ensure U S security.
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Washington
Senate
Taieas
Winals
Krowland Chci
Proud Services Committees
State Department
Truman
Tedaly
United States
Etwaoai
Alexandur Siith
Vandenberg
Enberg
Nis
Bart
Trutan Carter
West Brothers Gives Vacation Bonuses to Employees
A.B. Tollei, manager of West Brothers store, announced today that vacation bonus checks have been distributed to employees for this year. The plan provides bonuses in addition to regular summer vacations as part of West Brothers incentive program.
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A.B. Tollei
West Brothers
West Boos
Bunion Derby On in Los Angeles Sparks Citywide Walkout
Los Angeles June 17 nearly all transit users walked to work causing extreme traffic snarls. About 100000 Shriners head to the annual convention disrupting streets as 4000 operators reveal plans to book up city and demand hikes. Mayor Bowron vows action with transit officials and Shrine leaders pledge to ease the disruption as the city braces for further delays.
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Los Angeles
Bowron
Pilkinton to Teach Century Bible Class
Pilkinton will lead the Century Bible Class with James Hy as helper for the day. The incident last Sunday recorded attendance at 193.
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Pilkinton
Century Bible
Coality Bible Class
James Hy Pilkinton
Wacker
Ponder A. T. dies at age 87 in Hope
A. T. Ponder aged 87 died yesterday at Hope. He is survived by two daughters Mrs. Sam Gurey and Miss Maye Jource, and by several relatives including Mack Porter, Gee Leathers, John West, and Oscar Woot. Funeral services are incomplete in the notice.
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Andrsen T. Pondter
Hope
Siti Yeul
Lis
Hume
Denver
Culo
Mack Porter
Benwsavilley
Texas
Sam Gurey
Meqnolia
Misa Maye Jource
Gee Leathers
John 'T West
Luni
Okla
Oscar Woot
Broken Bow
Ultra violet lights offered for installation at poultry plants
Ultraviolet lights are available for installation in chicken houses to cut down disease germs and improve hygiene. The move aims to reduce bacterial contamination and promote safer poultry production.
City Filing Deadline June 24 Details Lacking
Fragmented text notes a city filling deadline of June 24 with scattered names and places. The readable items reference various officials and dates but fail to form a coherent event or action.
The White Oak Mystery in Maryland's Bee Chronicle
A fragmentary note observes the white oak and alate Bee in Maryland, hinting at a local botanical or historical detail. The incomplete text leaves core facts unclear, but suggests a connection between a landmark tree and a bee culture or publication in Maryland.
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Maryland
Fire Destroys Major Florida Citrus Plant
A multi million dollar fire destroyed the Polk Packing Association plant in Winter Haven Florida. Estimated losses exceed 2 million with about a quarter million boxes of citrus lost. Firefighters from seven towns battled the blaze for hours as 400 to 500 foot flames were seen from 40 miles away. Three firemen were injured. ammonia fumes knocked over one Lakeland firefighter. Owner Japan Snively estimated losses up to 2.4 million. The plant lies southwest of downtown Winter Haven in Polk County.
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Winter Haven
Fla
Florida
Polk Packing Association
Bartow
Lake Wales
Lake Alfred
Haines City
Lakeland
Eagle Lake
Auburndale
Allen Lewis
Arother
Navy Flying Boat to Make Record Flight
Navy plans a long distance record attempt from Pearl Harbor to California using the Caroline Mars and Hawaii Mars four engine flying boats. Caroline Mars carries 15 crew for 142 passengers while Hawaii Mars carries 13 crew and 120 passengers in a double header hop.
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Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Oat Alameda
Calif
Hawaii Mins
Porsuis Wyer Tukun
Alaneda
San Dieio
Culié
Navy
Marshall Mars
Monuitd
Youth Center to Close Tonight**
Hope Youth Center will close tonight and reopen on its regular schedule Thursday and Saturday next month. Curfew or summer hours are listed as 3 to 8 PM, with adjustments for tours or activities as posted by officials.
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Hope Youth Center
Suit Filed to Accept Negroes as Candidates
A federal suit filed in Little Rock seeks to force acceptance of Black candidates for Democratic nominations. Judge Thomas Trimble set July 5 for a hearing on the petition led by Rev H H Gatlin a Negro minister and backed by the NAACP. The suit aims to bar party rules that exclude candidates based on race and would affect Pulaski county and state party procedures.
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Little Reck
Democratic Party
Thomas ©. Trimble
H. H. Gatlin
Negro Minster
Pulaski County
Democratic Committee
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Pulaski Committee
Dewey Declines Re election for Governor
Albany June 1 Governor Dewey said he would not seek a third term or re election and plans to enter private law practice. He indicated retirement after 20 years in public life and left the field open for Lt. Gov. Joe R. Hanley to seek the party nomination at Saratoga Springs in September. Dewey spoke briefly at a capitol news conference stating he would not be a candidate next fall.
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Albany
Dewey
Joe R. Hanley
Saratoga Springs
Capitol
New York City
Repulican
William L. Pfeiffer
GOP
J. Russell Sprague
Nassau County
Rowland to Get Hearing in Federal Court
Little Rock June 17 Former Hot Springs City Attorney Jay Rowland who surrendered at the Tuc ker prison farm to serve a one year sentence for accepting bribes from gamblers will have a hearing in federal court here Monday Judge Thomas C Trimble set the hearing for 2 30 p m The case follows lengthy efforts to void the conviction and fine with petitions for writs of habeas corpus and rulings that he was not in actual custody at the time of the filing.
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Little Rock
Hot Springs
Jay Rowland
Rowland
Tucker
Thomas C. Trimble
Cowls
Arrests Rise in Spy Roundup Across United States
FBI and authorities prepare for additional arrests in a broad spy roundup tied to wartime atomic secrets. The investigation traces Russian and Soviet era agents, including figures linked to Los Alamos and British intelligence, with charges pending in multiple jurisdictions.
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Washington
United States
Itla
Atomic
Setei
British Intelligention
FBI
Fuchs
I Harry Gold
Fred Dean
Slack
Syraci
Los Alamos
Atomic Information Albuquerque
Hundreds See Vision at Catholic Vigil in Necedah
In Necedah Wisconsin on June 17 a crowd of about 1500 Catholic devotees gathered for a vigil claiming to see visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mrs Van Hoof, who reported communications, refused to discuss details while noting the apparition appeared as in past events.
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Necedah
Wis
Van
Agenr
Vann
Spectator
Newsmen Hear Criticism of Newspapers
Dorado June 17 Kansas paper reports on a gathering where Harry S. Ashmore, former editor of the Arkansas Gazette, criticizes newspapers. The speech notes tensions between press duties and public expectations.
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Kansas News
Harry S&s. Ashmore
The
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Arkansas Pressage & Banquet
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