Annexation Petition Heads to Hearing in Hempstead County Ark
A 1948 notice records the County Court of Hempstead County Arkansas setting July 19 for a hearing on a petition to annex specified land adjoining Hope Arkansas. The description covers parts of sections 27 34 35 with railroad rights of way and corresponds to a map attached to the petition. Signatories include numerous residents with freehold interests and the order notes a June 10 1948 date.
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Arkansas
City of
Hope
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Wiswa
Boswell
Emma Boswell
EE. Berk
Zelma Berk
D. Boswell
Lucille Boswell
Donald Moore
W. W. White
R. Hamilton Maude Hamilton
Bill I, Collins
Virgie Nese Collins
Theo Long
Carrie Long
A.A. Brown
Reba M. Brown
Leo Hartsfield
Ruth Hartsfield
Roy G. Thrash
Tol-E-Tex CO
R. Moses
J.C. Sutto
Lloyd Spencer
R. D. Franklin
Irene
Franklin C. E. Cassidy
Carrie Mae Cassidy J
Murph
J. EB. Murph
G. EB
Clare Luce Tops Roosevelt in Connecticut Clash 1947
Westbrook Pegler recalls Clare Boothe Luce’s 1944 Senate bid and her pivotal role in beating Roosevelt Wallace and Fadiman in Connecticut. The piece paints Luce as a combative, swift-witted candidate who outmaneuvered her rivals, thwarted party plans, and emerged with a strong personal and political triumph.
Inverness Meet Opens with 16 Top Players Competing
Toledo Ohio June 24 A purse of 10860 awaits as 16 top-flight professionals begin the 11th Inverness best ball round robin meet. Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret are favored to win the $3000 prize after strong showings in recent events. Opening pairings include Locke and Furgol against Harbert and Ghezi, Mangrum and Metz vs Haefner and Keiser, and Harrison and Hamilton versus Palmer and Alexander.
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Golfdam
Ben Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
Ben
Bobby Locke
Ed Furgol
Chick Harbert
Vic Ghe2zi
Lloyd Mangrum
Dick Metz
Clayton Haefner
Herman Keiser
J. J
Dutch) Harrison
Bob Hamilton
Johnny Palmer
Skip" Alexander
Luce At Convention Echoes Churchill And Roosevelt
The article discusses Luce as a persuasive speechwriter who challenged Roosevelt’s legacy, likening her style to Churchill. It notes audience reactions, radio dynamics, and critiques of political rhetoric, including references to Truman Wallace and the New Deal, ending with a quip on trusting the people amid Democratic confusion.
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Rain Delays Louis Walcott Heavyweight Title Fight
New York June 24 Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott faced postponement of their heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium due to heavy rain and forecasts of more showers. The match was rescheduled for tonight at 9 p.m. if weather permits, with an expected crowd near 55 000 and a gate around 900 000 excluding TV and radio receipts. Louis weighed 213 3 4 pounds, Walcott 194 3 4, amid tense weigh‑in and mood before the delayed bout.
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Joe Walcott
Yankee Stadium
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Louis
Texarkana strike over union recognition at three service stations
In Texarkana on June 24 workers at three Two State service stations struck for recognition of the Teamsters Union as their bargaining agent. Owner Richard R. Burgdorf declined comment. The strike began shortly before midnight and involved about 16 attendants.
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Tex
Teamsters Union
AFL
Richard R. Burgdorf
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