Water dreams in southwest Arkansas demand a regional plan
The editor argues for a long range water district to secure surface water for Hope and nearby towns amid drought. He notes mills, irrigation tests, and the Millwood dam project as key pieces, urging cooperation with nearby cities and federal funding to fund pipelines and water rights.
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Hope
Arkansas
United States
Texarkana
Nashville
Prescott
Magnolia
Louis Graves
Lhe Washville News
Howard County
Seal Lawn
Aves
Howard
Hempstead
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Arkanas
Milwood Dam
Little River
Saratoga
Millwood
Millwood Dam
The
Star
Washington
Feden
Century Bible Class Special Music Program Planned
The Century Bible Class will hear a special musical program on Sunday morning a duet presentation by Mrs Harrell Hall and Mrs James McLarty Mayor John L Wilson will teach the lesson Air conditioning of the men s classroom has been completed and a large crowd is expected.
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Ogram
Harrell Hall
James McLarty
John L. Wilson
Demo Leaders Clash Over Tax Extension Procedure
Washington reports Democratic leadership opposes bypassing the Ways and Means Committee in seeking a tax extension. Speaker Martin predicts Republicans will back the President, while many Democrats support extending the tax but oppose the proposed extraordinary maneuver.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Meads
J. Cormack
Natice
Martin
Siesenhower
Yeeard
Balleek
Incl
Death Ends Career of Sen. Smith
Washington reports the death of Senator Willis Smith of North Carolina at Bethesda Maryland. He was 65 and died of coronary thrombosis after a heart attack earlier in the week with his family at his bedside. His aide Jesse Helms confirmed the time of death. Smith was known as a conservative who defeated Frank Graham in 1950 during a campaign opposing some Truman era proposals.
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Washington
Willis Smith
Senate
North Carolina
Bethesda
Jesse Helms
Smith
Frank Graham
Per Fing
Ident Warey Truman
India Would Call Special UN Meeting
India urged an immediate United Nations General Assembly session on the Korean truce talks. Nehru told reporters in Cairo that the UN Command must be master of the situation, with no authority for Syngman Rhee. U S opposition could block the session until Washington is ready.
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United Nations
U.S
India
U.N. General Assembly
Nehrul
Cairo
U.N
Syngman Rhey
Howeven
Assembly
Nehru
Lester 5B
Pearson
Canada
Rhee
Renews Criticism of Book Burners at American Library Assn
President Migenester condemns book burnings as a dangerous tactic to suppress ideas. At a 4000 librarian conference, Robert Dawns and officials discuss custody of hundreds of titles banned or stored, with new directives pending and a push for open access overseas.
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LOS Angielins
Migenester
Tatay
Atmerican
Assovit Lion
Mewlots
Trewlom
Freedan
Anko
Freedany
Americ
Library Assurine
Robert 4. Dawns
Robert TE. Johnson
Bee
U.S
Aries
Tuey
Johnson
Richard Humphrey
Ben Crosby
International Information Administration
Kidnapped Legislator Sighting Fails to Clear Clues
Chicago police search for Clem Graver Republican state representative and 21st Ward committeeman missing for two weeks after abduction near his home. Six witnesses, including his wife, saw three men kidnap him as he returned to his garage at about 10 p.m. No motive or ransom demands found yet.
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Chicago
Aarave
Clem
Graver
21St Ward
Bermuda Coral Paradise Lures Big Three Conference
HAL BOYLE writes from Bermuda about the upcoming Big Three summit and a paradoxical problem for leaders: keeping focus amid an island paradise where politics seems distant. He notes Bermuda’s pride in hosting and recalls its colonial history from 1609, while joking about not being a statesman.
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Ske
Coral Wonderland
Bermuda
Hal Boyle
Hamilton
Eisenhower
Tire
Open Air Revival to Start South of Hope
An open air revival meeting will start June 29 south of Hope on Highway 29 across from Evening Shade Baptist Church. Evangelist Luther Valentine will preach each night at 7 30. The public is invited.
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Hope
Highway 29
Evening Shade Baptist Church
Luther Valentine
Results of 4 Year Tests on Lying Hens Demonstrations
University of Arkansas and Truck Branch Experiment Station reported on four year tests with laying hens in semi confinement versus free range. Production rates varied by breed, with White Leghorns reaching about 64 percent and 24 cents per dozen. Allgold sweet potato yields rose with irrigation, and demonstrations covered horticulture, hand powered equipment, and home management. About 350 farm people attended.
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University of Arkansas’ and Truck Branch
M. Smith
Animal Industry Department
University
Lustscat
Professor Smith
Smith
Arkansas
Lousiana
Michigan
Research Plaza
Hempstead
Howard
Little River
Miller
Nevada
Pike
Caliiman
Clark
Speiein
J. L. Bowers
Louisiana
Bowers
M. Watts
K. 1
Thurmen
State Forestry and Parks Commission
F. M. Meade
Crystal C. Tenborg
Rey
Arkansas Power and Light Company
Nancy = Pragier
Washington
Mary Any Morris
Miller County
France Gets Premier After Long Crisis
Paris selects a conservative independent as France’s premier, ending a prolonged political crisis. The National Assembly approved the coalition and adjourned talks with leaders as nine major figures were sidelined, while economic strains from Indochina and postwar pressures persist.
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Paris
Laminal Leena
France
French National Assembly
Lotile
Pride
Brosithiat Digonhawar
Prine Mink Winstanl Churchill
Tantel
Politiee
Pronder
Righbofeonle Indipeddent
Promien
Pyanee
Indochina
Hope Sergeant Awarded for Korean Work
Hope Sergeant Wingfield receives the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service as an outstanding mass steward in Korea from May 20, 1952 to May 24, 1953. He improved unit food quality under harsh conditions, boosting morale. Major Ernest N Bubel presented the award at Camp Chaffee. Wingfield and wife have four children, with a sixth month old girl. He awaits reassignment to the United States.
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McSut
Due Linnis
Witwudd
Bungband of
Mors
Idith Wingfiell
Rt. 2
Hope
Korea
Wingfield
Ernest N Bubel
Sih Quartermaster Battalion
Camp Chaffee
Richard
Freddy
Jackie
Edith Ann
States
Harahan Bridge Fate Up to Commission
The Arkansas County association and state commission discuss the future of the old Harahan Bridge linking Memphis to not yet clear points crossing the Mississippi River. A proposed plan weighs whether to preserve the historic span or replace it with a newer structure.
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Lvcthe Rock UK
Artasas Highway Commission
Owwil
Deahs
Tegal
Mississippi River
Mitynvayed
Gresald
Polley
Arkansas County Jie
Commission
Crittenden County
Woo
Ingram
Tarraye
Crittenrew
Mermolis
United States
Uiaril Ban
Misissippi
Memphis
Work Mimyphits Ark
U. S. District Court of Appeals
Remav
Masons to Confer Masters Degree Tonight
Masons will confer on Masters degree at the lodge hall tonight at 7:40. Marana and Magony are requested to be present as part of the lodge proceedings.
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Masons
Lec Marana
Duckett Farm Cleared With D2 Caterpillar Demo
A fragmentary report describes Duckett Farm cleared using a D2 Caterpillar track machine. The text references a demonstration event and mentions operators, path clearing, and local district involvement. The readable portion names individuals and places, indicating a formal clearing or debris removal operation near a Washitugto area.
Judges to pick data on conservation program changes
Officials report changes in the conservation board as Anisvilhian era judges step down and George P. Sullards joins. Marine veteran Wesley Wilburick and Lt. J. G. Wright among other appointees are noted. continued on page two.
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Axmron
Anisvilhian
Dlata
Gondyour Vira & Trubber Co
Kiyo
Shana
George P. Sullards
D. BD. Terry
Plans for Korean Action Divide Biden Era Officials
Washington reports President Eisenhower weighs two plans to end the Korean War while warnings of allied troop withdrawal loom. Officials discuss possible enforcement if Syngman Rhee resists a truce, with bipartisan concern over risks of letting a large Communist force remain in the region. A White House briefing hints at options but preserves details. In Seoul, South Korea awaits developments after a secret meeting with Rhee and U.S. officials signaling deep U.S. concerns and potential actions.
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Ronald J. Gonzales Washington
Prash
Dent Misenhower
Dent Syonson Reo
Della
Karel Lender
Koret
Stentegista
Agare
Mr. Blagnhow
White House
Rhee
Robert B. Tuckma
Seoul
Beagle
Ehsanhoven
Syngman
Hopa
Ha Deep
U.S
sSouth
Korea
Armistice Tong
Walter S
Robgrigon
John
Foster
Dulle
Elsoy
South Korea
Robertson
Jereath
Hrobertson
All Around the Town and Red Cross Office Changes
Swellie Carrigan announced the Red Cross will close its Hempstead County office July 1. Funds shortages forced the move with Palbat Beild Jr named to handle future Red Cross business. The article notes impacts on local servicemen and mentions various individuals and towns in a collage of town news.
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Red Cross
Meristead
Sweille Carrigan
Topa
Hempstead
Palbat
Beild, Jr
Ratya Herndon
Rails Want More to, Hail U S Mail
An old rail industry petition calls for higher mail-hauling rates and larger budgets. The document cites cost gaps and the need for improved service, with officials debating potential savings and funding.
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Rails
U.S. Mail
Ex-Arkansas Senator Memorialized in Memphis Slay Case
In Memphis a memorialized ex Arkansas senator and surviving relatives are linked to a violent incident. The report notes three survivors and references individuals from Arkansas and Illinois amid unclear details. Local authorities investigate the slaying tied to a contentious dispute.
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Arkansas
St Ie
Memphis
Velerahslay
Herw
Tyby
Cotinly “Ark
Tilinois Praca Piggott
Ark
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