Public Health Service Debate Winds Through The Free Care Question
A Washington column argues that universal free health care proves costly and prone to abuse. It suggests a balanced mix of compulsory public health action for communicable diseases and childbirth aid, while questioning blanket guarantees for all ailments. The piece invokes Butler and socialist themes to frame the debate and notes rising costs in Britain as a cautionary example.
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Plato
Select Committee On
Samuel Butler
Butler
Uller
Cifies
Etrof
Aayman Beng
John
Court Upholds Fines for Six Unionists in Arkansas Case
The Arkansas supreme court refused to set aside fines and jail terms for six International Hodcarriers Building and Common Laborers Union members cited for contempt of a Washington chancery court injunction against picketing. The court ruled the chancellor had the right to restrict peaceful picketing until rights in the circumstances were determined, despite claims of lack of jurisdiction and consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Wpy
Arkansas Supreme Court
Washington Chancery Court
John 2X. Butt
S. TG. Carnes
J. 5. Krelzer
J. M. Thornsberry
Jack Winters
Jesse Barnes
Robert Eaton
International Hodcarriers
Wd Coimmon Laborers Union
Ozark Rural Electrification
Fayetteville
Cort Tune P
Tune
Supreme Court
Carnes
Libe Ta Cvonter
Cour
High Court
Arkansas Weather Forecast With Chance of Thunder Showers
Partly cloudy with a forecast for a big afternoon moon, night and Tuesday. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms. Local timing uncertain, but unsettled conditions noted across the state. Weather notes mention possible impersipre like hints of variation and general thunderactivity.
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Arkansas
Ydieviien
Surveys Differ on Result of Unemployment
Washington reports two national surveys project rising unemployment with conflicts over totals and policy. Public Affairs Institute warns of 8 to 6 million jobless without federal aid and urges tax cuts and public works. AFL Labor Monthly Survey sees some danger but favors productivity based raises and union-management cooperation. Senator O’Mahoney to study employment and investment. a Republican official cites 1.6 million unemployed Black Americans, blaming Democrats.
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Howard Dobson
Washington
Public Affairs Institute
American Federation of ‘Labor
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Civilian Conservation Corps
Institute
AFL
Hs Magazine
Labor
Senate-House Economic Committee
Walt Washington
Republicn National Committee
Aged Con Man Takes $5000 From Widow In Swindle
Chieng city reports a 13 year old con artist with 15 aliases deceived Mrs Reseda Corrigan and her three teens, stealing $5000 after posing as a Hollywood producer Sam Nagel. Daughter Roseda identified him from a police rogues gallery as Sigmund Z Engel, who used many aliases including Lord Beaverbrook and Harold Bigels. Engel has been abroad in England for weeks while police name numerous cities where he operated.
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Chieags
Sigmund Z. Engel
Sam Nagel
Baum Engel
England
Attactive
Reseda Corrigan
Roseda J. Corrigan
Imarry
Engle
Lord Beaverbrook
Prederick Stewart
Berthard Mansfield
Karl Edwards
Adolph Morgenstern
Kenneth A. Bennett
Robert Whitwal
Herman Krueger
Haroldbigels
John Weidemeier
Vernon Short
Arthur Brooks
Wallace Leipfried
Sigmund Rennee
Minor Accident at Third and Mill Streets Details Tarnished
City police investigated a minor accident at Third and Mill Streets involving Vin and Ani, with tile damage reported. The incident prompted a routine inquiry and official review of nearby properties.
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Vin
Ani
Father’s Day contest winner named at Hope event
J W McWilliams aged 93 won first prize in Hope Hempstead County Fathers Day judging held Saturday with dozens of fathers, prizes awarded by merchants and chamber of commerce. The event drew hundreds and featured top honors for oldest father youngest father most children and greatest number of daughters among attendees.
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J. W. McWilliams
Hope
Merchants of
Mr. McWilliams
George Frazier
Hempstead
Seward Sparks
Sparks
J. W.ray
Spruce
Ark
Joseph K. Deesey
Columbia
M. C. Brice
Hope, Ark
Bruce
Jimi Almond
Rosston
Secend
Rufus Herndon, Jr
W. A. Pugle
Merchante
Willis Men's Store
Oklahoma Tire « Supply Co
Lewis-McLarty, Int
John P. Cox Drug Co
West Bros
J. C. Penney
Tense Wedding Between Negro Groom and White Bride
Paul Robeson Jr., 21, son of the famous singer, wed Maralyn Greenberg, 21, in a fifth floor apartment ceremony conducted by Rev. John W. Carr Jr. A crowd of over 500 gathered outside as Robeson denounced press photographers and the ceremony carried a mixed ritual without an obey vow. Greenberg’s family kept to the shadows while the couple faced strong parental opposition and media tension.
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New York
Paul Robeson, Jr
Maralyn
Paul Greenberg
Esterday
John W. Carr
Carr
Robesons
Elsanda Robeson
Rae Greenberg
Harold
Jack B. I Greenberg
Negroes Return to Prescott on Charge After Wreck
Two men, Johnny Phillips and Curlee Jickpan, were brought back to Prescott to face charges after a crash north of Emmet on Highway 67. They were released to Nevada County Sheriff Og Langston.
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Emmet
Johnny Phillips
Curlee Jickpan
Nevada County
Og Langston
Grapette Plans Open House in Camden for 10th anniversary
Grapette Company of Camden Arkansas announces an Open House to mark its tenth anniversary and plant expansion. The event runs Tuesday afternoon with 1 30 start and a 3 30 to 4 00 statewide radio broadcast featuring Governor Sid McMath and other officials. Public tours follow Wednesday and Thursday with entertainment and souvenirs.
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Grapette Company, Inc
Camden
Ark
Arkansas
United States
Sid McMath
C. E. Moses
Little Rock
Arkansas Power and Light Company
R. C. Moody
Lite Rock
Jack Hines
Grapette
Charleston
West Virginia
Grapette Company
Fooks
B. T. Pooks
Gragpelle
Gls to Receive Dividend Money Starting in 1950
Gray says veterans should begin receiving dividend checks in January 1950 for a special 2.8 million dollar payment tied to national service. The payout aims to boost purchasing power and counter declining business activity amid the planned distribution schedule early in the year.
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Politi Gray
Governors cling to federal aid debate at conference
Freshman Democratic governor Adlai E. Stevenson urged states to fix costs at local and state levels before arguing for more federal funds. The 41st annual governors conference opened with a debate on a 20 percent reduction in federal aid, to be offset by higher state tax revenue from theaters admissions fuel sales and utilities. Dewey and Lane led the proceedings as Colorado Democrat Knous officially opened the meeting.
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Jack Bell
Calocato Springs
Colo
Adlai E. Stevenson
Atlhois
Stevenson
Washington
Governors’ Conference
T Hose
Earl Warren
California
Thomas E. Dewsy
New York
Dewey
Warren
William Preston Lane, Jr
Maryland
Lee Knous
Colorado
Government to Cost Per Person Tops $360 in 1949 Outlook
Washington reports per person government costs will average 363 dollars this year, with federal expenses about 270, and state and local costs about 93. The piece notes historic rises since 1915, peaking during World War II, and cites Rep. Reed on tax burdens across states. It highlights rising peacetime spending and compares federal taxes to state and local collections.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
U.S. News and World Report
United States
Trent
David A. Reed
Reed
Touman
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
Staiea
Mr. Truman
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Wing Lo Reed
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Jersey
Texas
Youths Damage Rest Room at Saenger Theater
Police report youths caused about 190 damage to the Saenger Theater men's restroom Saturday night. Most damage centered on a wall. Investigating officers have at least one suspect in custody or being questioned.
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Saenger Theater
Defense Budget Hints Trim in Coming Year
Washington reports secretary of defense Johnson told senators defense spending could be cut by 750 million dollars for the next year. He suggested reducing Air Force size from 70 to 48 groups, aiming to ease funds while Congress debates a 10 billion dollar armed forces bill. Leaders examined further cuts toward 500 million to 1.4 billion in defense outlays if circumstances allow.
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Washington
Johnson
Senators
Senate Appropriations Committee
Janson
Tthem
Gould
Congress
Truman
House
Chaiman Elmer Thomas
Dokdia
Tydings
D-Mad
Senate Armed Services Committee
Legislative
Story About Love and Motorcycles in Gilford
A quirky 1920s style piece describes lovers riding motorcycles in a jailbreak wedding scene. Robert Smart and Grace M lead a wedding procession with 22 mule escorts, while Wade and Helen with others join a stray track ride ending in a wedding rite. Separate note: Robert Ray officiated. Yates appointed highway director in Arkansas.
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Gilford
N. H
Robert Smart
Helen
Grace M
God Wide
M. Burnette
Mabert
Givima Bercides
Wade
Toya
Amotiva
Justice of the Po
Robert Ray
Miss Coplon Denies Espionage Links in Trial
Washington story reports Judith Coplon testifying she did not give secrets to Valentine Gubitchev and that he never asked for sensitive data. She described her Justice Department duties as handling communist and leftist affairs and said reports on internal security and foreign agents were routine.
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Washington, Tung
Judith Gaplon
Valentine A. Gubitchev
Gubitchev
Archbald Palmer
Tas Bett
Miss Coplon
Justice Department
Palmer
Miss Coplen
Lotiay
Berlin Peace Plan From Big Four Shaping Next Steps
The four foreign ministers meet to draft a working framework for a Austrian treaty and East West Germany talks. Bevin Acheson and others discuss resuming East West trade and ensuring Berlin stability with a plan to present in New York next September.
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Paris
Fane
Princly
Germany
New York
Austria
Errnest Bevin
Acheson
Russia
Shinsky
Roman
Marble Palace Farement
Fred Acecas
Berlin
East
Mines Start Back in Production in Pittsburgh
The nation’s coal industry ordered full production as 11.3 million tons were targeted during a one week stabilization. John L. Lewis led 430,000 miners to return to work and take five days’ pay before a 40 day annual vacation starting Saturday.
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Pittsbrugh
United Mine
Minci's
Pennsylvania
Suil
Lewis
Eight Die in Arkansas From Various Accidents
In Arkansas a spree of fatal incidents left at least eight people dead. Victims include plane crash casualties William Sherrill, 20, and Ginde Sebrek, 23, both from Stuttgart, after a light plane went down near the old Stuttgart air base. A Fayetteville man died in a fall from a boat on the White River West Fork. A truck and automobile collision near Eudora injured four occupants. among the injured was Edward Rauch, a 11 year old New Orleans scout, who was crushed when his rope caught on a truck. A car train collision at Pale derailed 19 freight cars and killed Aled Cagle, 20, a Palestine sawmill worker. A Palesti farmer crossing incident and a Pittsburgh-bound bottling accident added to the toll. A 2 year old Everett Hogan of Washington County drowned in a water-related accident. A Spadra coal miner John J. Dobb died while working with a trick crane when scaffolding failed. Joby Adderson, 1 day old, drowned in a bayou near WI.
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United Preasee
Arkansas
Iliam Sherrill
Gindé Sebrek
Stuttgart
Stuttgertia
Okay B. Cook
Killer
Eudora
Edward
Rauch
New Orleans
Hiller
Mount View
Ridhg
Blanc Springs
Pale
Aled’ Cagle
Palestine
Cagle
Palesti Brade
Fayetteville
White River
Washington County
Everett ‘Hogan
Spadra
Clarksville
John J
Dobb
Slood
Joby Adderson
Heirs Seek $61,000 From City of Jonesboro
In circuit court, heirs sue for $61,000 against the city of Jonesboro over two men who burned to death after being jailed following a fire at Bey yall. Plaintiffs name Leon Brown of Juntyborg and Tom Winfrey as former sheriffs involved in the incident. The case alleges negligence in the detention and handling of the prisoners leading to the fatal blaze.
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Vereseoiy
Wen
Jonesboro
Carl Rorex
Ander Newland
Leon Brown
Juntyborg
Brown
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Supreme Cent
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Prescott
WEA
Cecilie
Wilhelm
Clyde Harris
Amarlillo
Tex
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