Industrial census and politics in wartime era
A column reviews the industrial census figures by state noting New York leading in workers and wages, with Pennsylvania and Ohio also high. It contrasts Illinois and Michigan, explains regional disparities, and urges state industrial growth. A second segment discusses Truman era politics, House and Senate actions on foreign aid and trade, GOP vulnerabilities, and potential presidential implications.
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Naral
Fred C
di Gootian
Boratio
New York State
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Dimnals
Chicago
Michi- Inan
Detroit
Arkansas
Texas
Houston
Bheem
America
Minor Vehicle Accident Reported in City Streets
A minor automobile collision occurred yesterday afternoon involving a vehicle owned by Bugese Bi Rossion and a city GRE truck on Cobb Street near Second. The damage was slight and no injuries were reported.
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Bugese Bi Rossion
Cobb
Burns Fatal to Wife of Ozan Minister
Mrs. W. C. Lewis of Ozan, aged 55, died in a Nashville hospital from burns after an electric fan overturned and ignited her clothing yesterday afternoon. The incident, occurring while she was alone, was witnessed by her husband who found her engulfed in flames. Funeral services will be at Ozan Methodist Church with burial at Snyder. she is survived by a son, Eugene Lewis of Little Rock. the minister husband serves circuits including Ozan and Washington.
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W. C. Lewis
Ozan
Nashville
Lewis
Oran
Mineral Springs
Washington
Ozan Methodist Church
101St
Snyder
Eugene Lewis
Little Rock
Truman appoints board to probe coal pension dispute
President Truman named a national emergency panel under Taft Hartley to study the 400,000 United Mine Workers pension and wage dispute with coal operators led by John L. Lewis. Chairman David L. Cole and Yale's E Wight Bakke and Penn's Waldo Fisher will report to the White House next week to forestall a potential strike or lockout.
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Woohsington
Truman
Opertors
John L. Lewis
Lewis’ United Mine Workers
Whit House
David L. Cole
Paterson
N. J
Nationalemergency
Ohter
E. Wight Bakke
Yale University
Waldo Emanuel Fisher
University of Pennsylvania
Mr. Truman
T. Alan Goldsborough
Ezra van Horn
Lewis Toll Goldsborough
Arkansas Hound Presented to Congressman
A Capitol ceremony on the steps featured Representative Hays receiving a seven month old Arkansas hound from Representative Cross as a peace gesture after a long feud over Arkansas farm products. Cross praised the dog. Hays defended Arkansas and its products. Cross indicated he might keep the hound.
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Washington
Congressional
Arkansas
Capitol Steps
Hays
D-Arkwave
Cross Crpa
Cross
Holt to Open Campaign at Searcy
Former Attorney General Jack Holt mounts his gubernatorial bid with a Democratic nomination rally in Searcy featuring band music and his first campaign speech. Horace Thompson, launching in Morrilton, pushes pay as you go highway funding and opposes further debt for roads.
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Little Rock
Jack Holt
Arkansas
Searcy
Hell
Horace Thompson
Internal Revenue Collector
Morrilton
Thompson
Truman
Signs of Crisis Grow in China Amid Foreign Aid Doubts
International analysis notes Chiang Kai-shek's consolidation moves with Pai Chung-hsi while relief and foreign policy strains test Nanking. Civil war prospects appear unchanged as Communist gains and regional tensions threaten Yangtze control, Indo-Chinese borders, and Shanghai markets.
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China
Pitalai Manking
Chiang Kai-shek
Pai Chung-Hsi
Central China
Pai
Chiang
Pormosi
Yte
Li Tsung-Jen
Aimee Chiang
Yangtze River
Nanking
Hihe
Peiping
Armerican
Pete Wy
Japan
Origins and first Father's Day in Spokane 1910
Mrs John Brice Dodd of Spokane originated the idea to honor fathers inspired by her dad who raised six children alone. In 1910 Spokane hosted the first Father's Day on the third Sunday of June after petitions by Rev. Conrad Bhim and local ministers. The movement spread nationally and beyond as fatherhood came to be revered alongside motherhood.
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John Brice Dodd Fine
Spokane
Wash
Ministers Alliance
YMCA
Dad
Dodd
Proposed Race Track Not in Its Infancy
West Memphis race track plans, circulating since 1946, have been reviewed by the nine member racing commission. Barleau and Will Davis met with the commission during the spring meet, while bids for a franchise in Crittenden County may be filed by next Wednesday. The secretary notes financial and moral qualifications suffice, with architectional checks urged to ensure safety and credit to the state.
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West Memphis
United Press
Evr
Racing Commission
Qiho A. Cook
St. J. Barleau
Barleau
Near Togers
Cook
Will Davis
Memphis
Onldawn Park
Hot Springs
Commission
Crittenden County
Arkansas
Davis
Recommendalian
Davis and
Three- I
Truman Against House Passed Housing Bill
Washington reports the House approved a housing bill 317 to ? after a 40 minute debate. The legislation aims to extend public housing provisions amid sharp lobbying by real estate interests, with President Truman criticizing it as the real estate lobbyists bill. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Truman
House
Washington
Preside Tinnan
Troe
Ie Senate
Banking Consult
Chuisman Wolcolt
Colmiiatts
Flouse
Salvation Army Drive Contributions List
A long readable list of contributors and donors to a Salvation Army drive. Names include individuals and businesses such as Covington Martin Gehling Cline Prius W. D. Wilson Powell John B. Jordan Dwight Blake Wm. M. Duckett Hype Builders Supply Co Hempstead Hardware Co Byers Mrs. W. C. Miller W. C. Griffin Eveline L. Eppler J. M. Baswell Hickory Floor Sweep Co. Luck Motor Co. Kennedy's Grocery Gowge M. Green Leland H. Warmacks E. C. Salisbury Herbert Burhs Mrs. H. Hi Stuart Mrs. P. H. etc. The fragmentary entry lists many private citizens and merchants across various firms as contributors to the drive.
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Gowge M. Green
Leland H. Warmacks
E. C. Salisbury
Herbert Burhs
H. Hi Stuart
P. H
M.S. Bales
C. A
Luck Luck Motor Co
Alva Reynerson
Luck
Harold Hendrix
Harold Harniter
F. R. Johnson
Westbrook
A. L. Black
Segnar
Kennedy's Grocery
M. Bruner
J. F. Gorin
Lalvin Willis
Rs I. Lieblong
Royce Weisenbers
James H. Pilkinton
Iris Garden Club
Paul’ M. Simms
Curtis B. Chambers
A. Armitage
Ralph Routen
Eugene Streat
Pruitt Grocery
George Sanilitue
T. A. Foekentts
Russell Mia J
Yerger
Moe Turner
Lawrence Hazaard
Mary Adele Waddle
Mildree Dickinson
Oscar Greenberg
Fred Roberto Co
Collier Service
McPherson Stare
Williams Gulf Service Ltd
J. W. Strickland Ivesen Tractor Co
Wesson Millinery
Barwick
Elevwic
Sgtulee
Olie’s Dairy
Wylie Mow Ca
Deupkwood Grocery
Beth Wilson
Inez Taliaferro
Carmen Beauty Shop
Tee's
Delony B&g Grot
Inithiut
Scott
Hope Journal
Western Auto i Routon & Coffee
Jessie DM
Silvey
Minnie Minton - Jeanette Mini
Jon Bins
Mary's
Cash “ Hope Auto Co
Cooper Trading Post
Frank Walters
Colwunab
Gurise Cross Seryreu
Pitkintou
Platform Group May Take Swing at Living Cost
Philadelphia June 15 Republicans inch toward a farm based plan to lower food and farm fiber prices to reduce living costs. A farm plank backed by eight subcommittees urges moderation of price supports to prevent surpluses and heavy government spending while signaling a strong civil rights stance.
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Philadelphia
Henters
Apricultia
Suipport Evers
National Grange
Alpert 5. Gross
Gross
Terry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Masschusetts
First Cotton Boll Seen at Star Office This Year
Andrew Logans, farming at the Dorsey McRae place fourteen miles south of Hope along Red River, brought in the first cotton boll seen at the Star office this year.
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Andrew Logans
Dorsey McRae
Star
McRae
Hope
Red River
Hempstead Bonds Lag Behind Annual Quota
Hempstead County shows slow bond sales with only part of the $150,000 yearly goal reached by June 12. From June 6 to 12, bonds totaling 072 were sold, giving a yearly total of 69,780.05 dollars, still short of the target.
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Mempstead
Vandenberg Man to Beat Says Governor Dewey
Governor Dewey believes Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg could be the man to beat at Philadelphia. Sources say he is not a candidate, yet Dewey forces fear Vandenberg more than Taft or Stassen and expect a swift nomination if Vandenberg’s supporters do not launch a major early drive.
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Albany
Dewey
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Philadelphia
Michigan
New Yorker
Robert A. Taft
Harold EB. Stassen
Taft
Stassen
Vandenberg Jground
Congress May Not Adjourn on Schedule
Washington reports House Speaker Martin says adjournment tonight is possible only if a logjam breaks. He cites ongoing work and a potential early return after conventions. Senate action included a long filibuster ending with a compromise draft on induction ages 19 to 25, while foreign aid funding and agency bills delay final adjournment.
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Senate
Republican Party
Wordan Ibd
Marshall
Washington
Senetor Vanderberg
Sen- Ator Taft
Congress
Spain
Truman
Wen- Heil Wilkie
Thamss
Dewey
GOP
White House
Martin
Mass
Taft
Ohio
Earher
Marlin
Taylor D-Idahod
Langer
R-Nd
Social Security Help Session Planned in Hope
Survivors urged to contact Texarkana SSA as benefits may be payable. A social security representative will discuss problems in Hope at 2 p m on Tuesday June 22 at the Arkansas Employment Office.
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Texarkana
Social Security Administration
Arkansas Employment Office
Yellow Kid Weil’s rise and fall on swindles exposed
HAL BOYLE recounts Joseph Weil, the Yellow Kid, once a poor Chicago boy who swindled the public of millions through fake stock schemes, counterfeit schemes, and betting scams. Weil, now 70, reflects on his career, claiming victims shared some guilt, and advocates harsher laws to punish both con men and their backers. He admits lavish living led to downfalls and notes his own limited belief in honest swindlers turning legitimate.
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New York
Joseph
Weil
Chicago
Omaha
Yellow Kid
Yhu
Huioki
Zean Yhent
Yver
Cie
Indianapelis
Andy
Che
Banket
Magengeuck-Wallace
Debonair
Win
Senate Passes Compromise Draft Measure
The Senate approved a compromise draft bill by voice vote after an all night filibuster. The tense session featured protests and clashes over passage rules, with Senators Taylor and Ives among the key figures. The bill then moved toward House consideration as leaders sought floor action and a final vote.
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Washington
Senate
House
Taylor
Idaho
Langer
Ren
Ives
Brea
Desire Gre
Oni
Ats
Tyes
Press Group Asks Aid for University Journalism School
The Arkansas Press Association backed a legislative request to fund the University of Arkansas School of Journalism. Chair WJ Lemke said the department operates on 400 dollars annually for maintenance, covering all but salaries, with 800 dollars spent on subscriptions. The group proposed committees to present the issue to lawmakers. The department plans to push for funding as it faces course cuts and a growing need to replace typewriters while graduating 24 seniors.
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Springs
Arkansas Press“ Associa
University of Arkansas Sch .of Journalism
Ee WJ. Lemke
Partnent
Associatio
Lemke
Lewis Webster Jones
Universiy
Press Association
Jeomunltties
Tom Allen
Brinkley
W. L. Love
Warren
Allen Tilden
Little Rock
Bee I
Thes
Ler
Vet Representative to Appear in Hope on June 22
Donald T. Stearns, a veteran affairs representative, will be at Hempstead County courthouse, Koon 404, Friday, June 25, at 10 am. He will explain civil relief and assist with education, training, medical care, home loans, disability compensation, pensions, rehabilitation, and other veterans benefits administered by various agencies.
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Donald T. Stearns
Hempste
Koon
Otley
Tabernacle to End Bible School Friday Evening
The Hope Gospel Tabernacle will hold the closing exercises for the Vacation Bible School Friday at seven o clock. Attendees from the AML parens and others are urged to attend the program and support the event.
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Hope Gospel Phacle
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