Court Told About Pistol Whipping Fatal Beating Near Jackson
A Jackson circuit court witness described a June 1 pistol whipping that killed Jack Holt of Little Rock. Howard Defoor of Muskogee and Mary Kay Smith of Dallas face murder charges after Holt allegedly owed them $7,600 from a whisky deal and was beaten at a filling station before his body was dumped on a road west of Jackson. Witnesses testified Holt was struck multiple times with a pistol as he offered little resistance.
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Dog Racing Track Operat ing at Loss in West Memph is
Southland Racing Corp is operating at a loss at West Memphis. Manager Frank Hobbs says a study will determine feasible future dates as taxes rise. Through Saturday night the track has paid $75,470 in state taxes this meet, less than last fall’s $113,625. The 40 day meet ends June 19, with July 1 through August 27 racing dates approved.
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Dear Dorothy Dix column excerpts on marriage and faith
Readers share rows of advice on marital strain after infidelity divorce and remarriage. The column covers trust, age gaps, family support, religious expectations, and how personal conduct affects relationships.
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Hopewell Home Demonstration Club June Meeting Summary
The Hopewell Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. G W Wigs ling home to discuss canning fruits and vegetables, pressure cooking, and freezing. Lore raine B Wyligs Extension Agent presented new methods, Mrs. John Keck spoke on staying informed, and Mrs. Jack Taylor explained credit use. Members completed the year project by making eighteen paired pajamas shipped to the State Sanatorium Booneville.
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Loreraine B. Wyligs
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Senate Grants Foreign Policy Victory on Atomic Treaty
The Senate narrowly approves U S membership in the Atomic Energy Agency amid partisan lines. Democrats outnumber Republicans as 57 vote for ratification and 25 oppose, with Bricker’s amendments blocked. The move enables the president to sign agreements with the agency once formed, authorizing 235 metric tons of material for worldwide power use.
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International Agency
Anglo American Arms Talks Hit Hurdle Over Nuclear Tests
London reports of a major split between Britain and the United States on halting nuclear tests as Prime Minister Macmillan hosts disarmament envoy Harold Stassen and Foreign Secretary Lloyd for talks. Britain cites its defense needs and nuclear deterrent, while U.S. seeks a halt on fissionable material and a concrete disarmament path. The five power group convenes tomorrow as Britain wrestles with fuel shortages and reactor delays clouding its bomb stockpile plans. In other news, the Memphis Chicks acquire pitcher Bill Darden from Mobile Bears after a 4-9 season last year.
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Rural Arts Workshop Attendee Receives Prize at Camp Connerdale
Report from Camp Connerdale notes Mrs. AK McGrew received a game pile during the Rural Arts Workshop recreation period. Refreshments were served to all members, one new member Ms Jol Hartsfield, and three visitors including Mrs Lonnie Ross Claudia McCorkle and Alice Burke. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs Howell and others.
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Jol Hartsfield
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