Mechanical cotton picker sparks farm revolution on South street
A strange sight on South Walnut Street Morning reveals the new International Miu Ved cotton picker shipped from Memphis, touted as a farm revolution. The editor notes plans to shift machinery operations to Memphis, explores potential labor impact, diversification, and prosperity while acknowledging mixed consequences.
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Prescott Businessman Pittman Dies In Hospital
Obituary notes the death of Prescott businessman Pittman after a diving accident. Survived by son Marshall Pittman and daughter Lil Bem a of Prescott, with surviving relatives including Mrs. D. L. Mye and Mrs. T. McKag in Prescott. Funeral arrangements to be announced by local firms.
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Europeans to welcome 205000 refugees under new law
Washington June 26. The United States will admit about 205000 displaced European refugees over two years under a law signed by President Truman. The plan includes 18 ships for refugee transport and 18 million dollars to the international refugee organization. Truman criticized a key provision limiting Jewish admissions and urged Congress to fix the injustice next session.
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Local Scouts Camp at Camp Pioneer Near Mena
The third ten day camping session opened at Camp Pioneer near Mena on Monday June 21. Scouts from troops 98 and 62 of Huge attend, advancing in camping rowing swimming life saving and other skills. Visitors from across the council tour on Sundays, with plans for several Hope citizens to visit this Sunday. About 120 scouts leaders and staff are admitted each session, and the first two sessions set advancement records. the third follows the same pattern with religious services each Sunday morning.
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Rector Police Chief Fatally Wounded
Rector Police Chief Tom Green was fatally wounded by a man who seized his pistol during an arrest attempt in Rector Ark. Darrell and Leon Ogles, both of Marl Maduke, Ark, face assault to kill charges and possible first degree murder as investigations conclude. Night Marshal John Joiner was wounded. Green died at Paragould hospital.
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Britain accuses Soviet blockade of Berlin amid currency shifts
Britain denounces the Soviet Berlin blockade as a ruthless attempt to seize political advantage by starving civilians. Western powers consult, Gen. Clay warns action short of war could push Americans from Berlin. Currency reform creates marked rate disparities. British officials reaffirm resolve to stay in Berlin. US pilots begin airlift efforts as Soviet forces tighten the siege.
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County Schools Get 405 945 State Aid
State aid to county school districts for the coming year amounts to 405 945 with total grants rising by over 6 900 000 from last year. Grants break down by fund sources, including common school, teachers salaries, transportation equalization, and vocational education, with Pulaski Sebastian and other counties listed among recipients.
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Restaurant Slogan Above Doors From Eighteenth Century
A fragmented note describes a restaurant slogan read above doors, dating to the eighteenth century. The text references labor and a promise to restate, with unclear further phrasing.
Social Security Help From Texarkana Field Office
The Texarkana Field Office of the Social Security Administration offers aid for lost or torn social security cards and numbers. A representative will be in Hope at the Arkansas Employment Office on June ay at pins to discuss duplicate special security account numbers and protect future benefits.
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Four Men Fined for Abducting Girl
Walnut Thorpe reports four men fined and sentenced after a trial alleging the abduction of a girl. Judge A S Tehy imposed fines totaling $400 and a year of imprisonment on Tex Lasvery, Gene Mamendulars, and Frank Senith following testimony about Carolyn Kopp Hoste. The case centered on the alleged involvement of the listed individuals and surrounding witnesses.
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Democrats Take a Slap at Republicans
Washington reports Democratic leaders condemn the Dewey-Warren ticket as a gambit to shed the 6th Congress record. J Howard McGrath cites a “ganicky scramble” to mask past deeds while Sen Joseph C O Mahoney calls the ticket a republication of GOP leaders. Continued on page no.
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New Signs Welcome Tourists in Hope Area
Bright signs greeted motorists entering Hope today, erected yesterday on Highway 67. City, Chamber of Commerce and civic clubs funded the display, featuring a Welcome to Hope motif with watermelons and club emblems. Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, American Legion, BPW, and VIW signs list associated groups with meeting times. Chamber of Commerce label appears at bottom.
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Resident of Spring Hill Dies at Strong
Mrs. Adda Lee Quillen, 71, died yesterday at the home of a daughter in Strong Arkansas while visiting from Spring Hill. Survived by husband G. P. Quillen four sons Claude of Carlisle Texas Clyde Elmer Quillen of Hope Reggie Quillen of Benton La two daughters Mrs Jiramus Burns of Strong and Mrs Ruby Ray of Richmond California. Services set for 3 pm Monday at Anderson cemetery near Spring Hill by Rev Floyd Clark.
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Seven-Year-Old Delegate Makes GOP Hallmark Moment
Philadelphia report details Vitus L. Gates of Hopkinsville Kentucky delivering a two word endorsement at the Republican convention after decades among Democrats. She recalls Abraham Lincoln's labor stance shaping her political loyalties and expresses surprise at Kentucky’s nomination moment amid crowd chants and rapid mic moments.
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Coal Workers Gain Wide Wage Increases In New Pacts
Wage hikes affect about 406000 soft coal workers 18000 CIO United Steelworkers at Alcoa 1500 Westinghouse hourly staff. Coal miners get $1 daily raise July 1. steel sector aims for a $100 million annual industry payoff but signed by Lewis and operators. Westinghouse raises 9 to 16 cents an hour for 1500 workers. Alcoa and Steelworkers settle across several plants. Ford wage talks ongoing.
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Arkansas teachers strike over pay in Crease protest
In Fort Smith teachers voted to withhold contracts for the coming semester to protest pay increases for principals and certain instructors. Ruth Armstrong of the Classroom Teachers Association said the board refused general salary boosts as Stuttgart reports note. A two-in-one trap shooting festival opened with Arkansas State trapshoot and Dhauchivap drawing about 200 shooters. Two prisoners escaped from the state prison farm, Mose Autry and Har land Ardans, with Negro prisoners reported among the escapees.
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Little Rock Girl to Head Air Tour of Arkansas
Blytheville June 26 An attractive 18 year old Little Rock girl who won Miss Arkansas Aviation 1948 glides to lead the annual Arkansas Air tour on its final lap. Glenn Lee Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Moore heads a caravan of 25 to 30 planes which stopped overnight after a Little Rock start with stops at Stuttgart Forrest City and Manila. The group plans to continue to Jonesboro Newport Searcy and Little Rock with a dinner in Little Rock tonight.
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Thompson Takes Slap at McMath in Arkansas Race
Horace E. Thompson accused Sid McMath of a risky highway bond plan as he urged pay as you go financing. He cited rising debt service and $74 175 000 annual interest, warning against relying on current revenue growth. Thompson slated a Malvern address, radio program, and noted opponents’ campaign moves across Fort Smith Monticello Benton and Washington counties.
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Vet Contract Man to Be Here Friday
Donald T. Stearns, Veterans Administration Contact Representative, will be at Room 403 Hempstead County Courthouse Hope Friday July 2 at 10 am. Veterans or dependents may obtain advice and assistance on education training hospital medical and dental care government life insurance veterans loans disability compensation vocational rehabilitation and readjustment allowance. Information on benefits administered by other agencies also available.
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Prescott Woman Dies in Texarkana Hospital
Prescott woman Elizabeth R. Fe mis died yesterday in a Texarkana hospital. She is survived by a son J. R. Bemis of Prescott, three daughters Mrs Morris of New York City, Mrs Stewart of Gulfport Mississippi, Mrs Jed Avery of Grand Rapids Michigan.
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New York City
Charles Stewart
Gulfport
Jed Avery
Grand Rapids
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Dewey weighs key decisions at GOP convention
Philadelphia June 26 The East West twain of Thomas Dewey and Earl Warren moved toward a campaign plan centered on a Republican record. Dewey planned a weekend at his Pawling farm while Warren stayed to discuss strategy. Framing a new party chair, Dewey backed Rep Hugh D Scott of Pennsylvania over Carroll Reece. Both leaders stressed their focus on defending the record and shaping policy for the 1940s era.
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Pennsylvanian to Head GOP Committee
Scott, a 47 year incumbent from Pennsylvania, was chosen to head the Republican National Committee in Philadelphia. Gov. Thomas E. Dewey aided the selection amid Pennsylvania tensions. Scott has a Navy Reserve background and previously served in Congress.
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