Tax diversion of highway funds warned in Arkansas Gazette
Harris analyzes state comptroller figures showing seven year highway revenues about 101% million with 42 million unspent or diverted. Turnbacks to counties and gasoline refunds plus 3 percent diverted to general revenue fund threaten local roads and public service. Star urges voters to demand remedy.
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Sam G. Harris
Arkansas Gazette
Harris
State Comptroller
Stalt
Arkansas
General Revenue Fund
Genera
Ube
Arkansas Medical School Praised At Commencement
Dr Charles Huggins of the University of Chicago praised the University of Arkansas School of Medicine in Little Rock for becoming a leading Western land grant style school. At commencement exercises 160 graduates were honored Loyde Hudson of Bruno named top graduate and outstanding senior student.
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Arkansas Medical School
Little Rock
Arkansas
Itz
Hayden C. Nicholson
Charles Huggins
University of Checago
Pr. Huggins
Institut
University of Arkansas School of Medicine
Loyde Hudson
Bruno
Market Roundup Mixed as Stocks Open Uneven in New York
Irregular early trading in New York stocks sees Dow Chemical slip about one and a half points on the first sale. Most other issues hold to fractional gains while metals show only modest upticks amid unsettled market conditions.
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GTOCK
New York
Ieee
Dow Chemical
Brewster Defeated in Maine Primary by Gov Payne
Maine primary produces record GOP turnout as Gov Frederick G. Payne defeats Sen Owen Brewster by about 3 000 votes amid graft probe tensions. Payne leads 68 485 to 85 357 unofficially with 8 of 625 precincts reporting. Payne faces Democrat Roger P. Dube in September while Brewster bows out.
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Portland
Owen Brewster
Senate
Frederick G. Payne
Maine
Brewaler
Payne
Brewster
Roger
P. Dube
Earl
Grant
Augusta
Truman
Pearl Harbor
Ohio
Taft
Eisenhower
Legislative Committee
Herman Sahagiai
Frederick W. Papolos
Boston
Papolos
Swhagian
American Federation of Labor
League For Political Education
Burton M. Cross
James C. Oliver
Cross
Executive Council
Levy ¥. Hussey
Neil S. Bishop
Robert Hale
Charles P. Nelson
Clifford G. McIntire
James A. McVicer
Adrian H. Scolten
Hale
Nelson
Telung B. Currier
Antonio M. Chisravaly
Ball Weevil Threat to Cotton Crop Grows
The Agriculture Department reported the ball weevil poses a more serious threat to this year's cotton crop than last year. Officials noted the insect survived winter conditions and increased in numbers, raising concerns for farmers and the market.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Arkansas Delegation Back Fulbright For President Nomination
Arkansas Congressmen show broad support for Senator Fulbright as the Democratic presidential candidate. All 22 delegates pledged to him on the first ballot. Rep Trimble backs him as president or vice president, Sen McClellan would have supported Fulbright, Rep Mine favors Arkansans as delegates to boost participation.
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Washington
Arkansas
Sen
Fulbright
Congress
Hts
Trimble
Sen. McClellan
Bill Fulbright
Arkansans
Legion to Name New Officers
A special American Legion meeting is set for Thursday night at the Ells Building to elect new officers. Commander Fred Raubertson urges all members to attend.
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The
American Legion
Ells Building
Fred Raubertson
Angry Swedes Press for Retribution Over Baltic Plane Downing
Angry Swedes launch protests in Stockholm against the downing of a Swedish transport DC3 near the Estonian coast by Soviet MiG fighters. The shot-down craft and a missing plane prompted a 3,000-strong demonstration before the Russian Embassy as Stockholm demands swift punishment and a stern protest from the government.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Baltic Sea
Hangon
Finland
Joerdng
Stalin
Constantine Rodinov
Tha ‘Ay
Hangoe
Dagens Nyheter
Qod
Honorable Fathers Lose Power as Mama Steps Out
A New York dispatch reports on shifting gender roles in Japan, where village elders promise monthly holidays for women signaling a rise in female independence. The piece foresees Mama-San entering politics, organizing teams, and taking on household duties, challenging traditional male authority and risking social friction.
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New York
Papas San
Japan
Mama-Sun
America
Nippon
Futakawa
Honshu
Mama- San
Mama-San
Orient
Sara Belies
Sukivasi
Fulaeas Sans
Wildcat drill abandoned near Guernaty area
A wildcat well near Guernaty has been abandoned as dry. Hroday ON Co. continues work on nearby Edwards and Foster No. 1 to fill the same area. A third wildcat will start near Shover Springs on the Rob Jones property with Garland Anthony Ol Co as drilling contractor.
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Guernaty
Hroday ON Co
Edwards
Foster
Ahls Weels
Shover Springs
Rob Jones
Garland Anthony Ol Co
Nig- Bing
Warns Check Artists Back in Hope
Sheriff Claud Sutton and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Royce Weisenberger issue a public warning about cashing checks of questionable value. They urge merchants to verify identity, require payee endorsement, and note identifying details on the check to prevent fraud. They cite past cases and stress caution with transfers and payroll checks.
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Claud Sutton
Royce Welsenberger
Oapeeay
Stamps to Host Appreciation Night June 2
Stamps invites a four county audience to an Appreciation Night at 7 pm featuring radio host Jim Van Sickle as emcee, a hillbilly string band, and a beauty contest for men and women. The event salutes Ark Power & Light Co for white way lighting and honors local firms, with free drinks, an old fashioned street dance, and industry representatives attending.
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Stumps
Jim van Sickle
Xwkh Shreveport
Ark, Power & Light Co
Gown Town
Briner Thomay
Royal Chamber of Commerce
Hope
Magnolia
Lewisville
Texarkana
Bramps
Man System. Industri
The
Ark, Power’ & Light Company
4-H Club Camp at Fair Park Plans Detailed Program
The Arkansas county 4-H Club announces a two day two night camp at Fair Park with demonstrations swimming softball talent shows and pet projects. Activities will take place in the Coliseum exhibit hall and sleeping quarters at Fair Park with safety and first aid led by Lt. Rhea Arkansas State Police. Registration in advance is required to arrange eight demonstrations and youth will rotate through groups led by older members.
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Vnhual
Boshald
Gaddy
Weal of Hope
Pirk
Kady Kent
County 4-H
Oliver L. Adama
Mae Lorraing
Blackwood
Udier
Othor Éarop
Diana
Jack Rhea
Arkangap State Police
Little Rock
Kilowatt
Better Methods Electric
A. H. Gray
Shreveport
Incharge Rurel Development
Ee Gay and
Electile Company
Abe
Gray
Soll
Aacal
Lilie Hark
Bea Bragent
Soviet Ship Offer Surprises U S in Negotiations
The State Department announced a renewed push in World War II lend-lease talks with Moscow. The United States indicated willingness to accept a reduced payment for ships and equipment while seeking return of other vessels and tools. A Soviet proposal of 300 million dollars plus vessels was rebuffed, with possible future discussions and a court arbitration option considered.
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Avery
Iuaues
U. S
Byam
Otflejaty
Thia
Moscow
Strae
Earlor
Weather notes and harvest updates forecast across Arkansas
Weather reports predict cool to warm conditions over the weekend with high temperatures nearing 100 in some northern counties. Arkansas farmers report damage in cotton and corn crops but pastures and forage conditions hold, while tomatoes and other yields show signs of stress and slow growth in places like Fayetteville and Little Rock area.
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Asevoiatad
Agricutisal
Arkanaua
Wilson
Thermamatar
Lithia
Kca Rock
Noween
Little Rock
Stuttgart
Arkadelphia
Bateaville
Caranal
Flippin
Hot Springs
Ian
Boro
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Hempstead County
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Long - Island Railroad
Jamaica
N. Y
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N.Y
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U.S
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