City Board Candidates Picked At Public Meeting
In a public meeting at Duninr High School last night a group endorsed seven candidates for the Board of City Rectors to be voted on August 14. The nominees were L. W. Young, Herbert Burns, George Robison, Frank Douglas, George Frazier, Roy Thrash and Sam Andrews. The group urged a draft like non political process and noted Arkansas watches the city as it adopts a new form of government. Several attendees objected to the slate, citing lack of grocer representation and petitions by other citizens. A large list of supporters signed on to endorse the seven men, with one dissenting voice from salesman Douglas Jester.
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Duninr High School
Bbe
L. W. Young
Herbert Burns
George Robison
Frank Douglas
George Frazier
Roy Thrash
Sam Andrews
Arkansas
Douglas Jester
Norman Moore
Frank ‘Orton
George Peck
Garrett Willis
Elmer Brown
Dewey Buber
A. 5. Willis
Fred Russell
Kelly Walton
Robert Wilson
Roy Anderson
J. W. Moore
W. S. Atkins
Albert Graves
L.B
El Dorado School Wins Not'l Award
El Dorado school system receives national award for outstanding improvement in its reading instruction program. Award presented at Concordia College Morehead Minnesota to J Keidall Hogaard director and G A Stubblefield superintendent by Dr Emmett Bulls of the Botts Reading Service.
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EL Dorado
Dorrad
Concordia College
Morehead
Minn
J. Keidall Hogaard
G.A. Stubbleficldn
el Norada
Emmett Bulls
Botts
Asward
Insane Negro Slayer George Irwin Held in State Hospital
George Irwin a 24 year old laborer from Jamaica West Indies known as a Negro slayer of his estranged wife Willie Mae Irwin near Washington on May 14 has been declared insane by the Arkansas State Hospital medical staff. The Hempstead Circuit Court report says he was mentally fit at the time of the crime and during examination. Irwin deserted a labor squad and returned to the United States illegally after marrying Willie Mae Wade whose divorce suit was pending. Judge Lyle Brown ordered Irwin held at the State Hospital and stated negotiations to transfer him to his home company are in progress.
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George Irn
Willie Mae Irwin
Washington
Arkansas State Hospital
Hempstead
Irwin
Jamaica
West Indies
Jimmie Cook
United States
Willie Mae Wade
Lyle Brown
Lwin
State Hospital
Brown
Trewin
Uta
DQVELE Feature At Little Rock Adverts Theatre Jersey
A fragmented feature item from Little Rock highlights a double feature ad for a drive in cinema. It mentions a jersey and a strange dress theme labeled The Tatleryd Dress with unclear accompanying notes and street signage.
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Little Rock
Jersey
No Contest of Petitions to Refer Sales Tax
SATTLE ROCK Arkansas UP Secretary of State C G Hall said there was no contest to the petitions seeking to refer the 1 percent sales tax to the 1958 general election ballot The deadline for filing opposition passed with no protests and Hall noted he had heard of no questions about signatures Washburn had led a statewide campaign for signatures to defer the tax pending a vote and then shifted to pursuing a general election referral The secretary said a contest would be difficult due to the large number of signatures Washburn filed petitions with about double the required names for verification and circulation
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Sattle Rock
C. G. Hall
Hope
Alex Washburn
Hall
Secreary
Furie
Washburn
Pentagon Politics in Nickerson Trial
Colonel John Nickerson Jr faced Pentagon politics as interservice tensions rose over roles and missions. He testified in his own defense, described as a patriotic figure by his lawyers while prosecutors depict him as stubborn and self-serving. Nickerson already pleaded guilty to and was convicted on charges that he allowed unauthorized persons to view secret information.
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Bem Price
Huntsville
Ala
Army
John
Nickerson Jr
Pentagon
Nickerson
Rockefeller Praises Arkansas Industrial Finance Plan
Rockefeller told eight Arkansas business leaders at Wirrock Farm that the Arkansas Industrial Finance Corporation will give the state a competitive edge in attracting industry. As chairman of the Arkansas Industrial Revelation Commission, he said the plan would expand existing plants and support new ones with private and nonprofit funding totaling about 1 million dollars to aid industrial development.
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Morrilton
Wirthropt
Rockefeller
Arkansas Dndustrial Finance Coy
Arkansas
Wirrock Farm
AIPC
Arkansas Frustrial Revelatment Commission
Herbert Thomas Sr
Little Rock
ATP
Wis
Gabl
ADFC
Tornadoes in Mississippi Kill One and Injure Others
Hurricane Audrey's path across Mississippi triggered two tornadoes. In Noxubee County one person died and two were injured, while in Clara Wayne County a twister destroyed 1 to 12 buildings including a large grocery store with several minor injuries reported. Highways patrol notes extensive damage and nonfatal injuries amid the storm.
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Jackson
Mist
Mississippi
Audrey
Noxubee County
Clara
Wayne County
Bob Austin
Waynesboro
Charles
Notable Figures and Gout A Shared Illness
HAL BOYLE discusses a common ailment among history’s greats, gout, claiming Alexander the Great, John Barrymore, Darwin, and many others all suffered from it. He reflects on lifestyle choices and asks where one would live if given the chance, noting prosperity leads to exotic foods while many favor home comfort. The piece includes anecdotes from American officers and observations on diet in Asia, ending with a quoted line about endurance.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Alexander: the Great
John Barrymore
Kubig Bhan
Guy de Maupassant
Martin: Huth
Joh Wesley
Isaug
Charles Darwin
Talasyand
Sapiel Johnson
William Pil
Alfred Tennyson
Winfield Scott
Edward Gibbon
Francis Bagon
Willam Hargsy
Waa
McClellan Backs Spa Hospital Continued Operation
Washington Senator McClellan says a Senate Appropriations subcommittee report omits any provision for continuing Murphy General Hospital at Waltham, Mass. The Army Navy Hospital at Hot Springs is approved to remain in operation for at least another year, while House language had sought to extend both facilities.
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Washington
Sen
McClalglan
D-Ark
Senate
Army
Navy
Teast
House
Hot Springs
Murphy General Hospital
Waltham
Massey McClellan
Murphy Hospital
S. Arkansas Felt Effects of Hurricane Across State
The Associated Press reports that Hurricane Audrey affected southern Arkansas with heavy rain and winds. Little Rock forecast cited ongoing showers and cooler temperatures, with the storm center near Memphis weakening. Arkansas City and El Dorado reported significant rainfall, while other areas had lighter totals. No injuries were reported as the system moved southeast and east central Arkansas.
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Associated
Arkanssy
U. S Weather Bureau
Little Rock
Arkansas
Arkansas City
Toeater
Mississippi River
McGehee
el Dorado
Memphis
Audrey
Senators to Probe Steel Price Hike
Senator Gore announces steel price increases will be examined in the Senate Finance Committee probe of the nation’s financial condition. Steel Corp announced a 68 dollar per ton rise effective Monday, with other firms expected to follow. President Eisenhower warned inflation risks and urged restraint in prices and wages.
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Washinglton
Sony Gore
D-Tenn
Finaica
Steal Corp
Gore
Secretary of
Treasury
Humphrey
Witheas
Eisenhower
O'Mahoney CorWyn
Emjahoney
Kor
Okla
Attend Negro Day at Hope Station in Southwest Arkansas
More than 275 visitors from seven counties attended the annual Negro Visiting Day at the Fruit and Peak Bronco Experiment Station. The program featured farm research tours, discussions on corn fertilization, woodlot management, insect control experiments, landscaping demonstrations, and talks by Arkansas Farm Bureau leaders on Negro farm families and small-farm challenges.
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Noday
Arkansas
Thayasy
J. K. Ball
James L. Cox
Arkansas State Electric Cooperatives
Fom Edwards
Arkansas Adequate Wiring Bureau
W. M. Plerce
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Plerea
T. R. Betton
Negr Agricultural
William Westbrook
Direcor of
Ike Declares Post Hike Inflation Sparks Debate
President Eisenhower cited a proposed five dollar per year pay raise for 300000 postal workers as inflationary. The House approved the increase yesterday, with Rep Jaber reporting the White House breakfast series by Eisenhower and Republican members aimed at advancing his legislative program.
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Flieghower
House
Post
Genmitte
Jaber
RNY
White House
Eiserhoyer
Aber
Steel Hike to Cause General Price Increases
Industry leaders announce a $6 per ton steel price rise, with broader implications for inflation and consumer costs. Executives from U.S. Steel and Jones & Laughlin express mixed views, noting inflation as the driver and signaling potential further price and wage pressures. Prices for steel products may reach about 146.9 per ton, marking a sixth significant hike in recent years.
Trial set for July 29 in postman slaying case
Leo, a 28 year old Black man, is charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of William R. Smith, a city postman, in Little Rock. Pulaski Circuit Judge William J. Kirby set the trial date as July 29. He also faces assault with intent to kill related to a May 3 attack in which a companion was wounded while they sat in a parked car.
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Leo Leo
Dea
Grid Player 17 Drowns in Tub
A Memphis area boy Reid MaGruder Chil ton drowned in his bathtub while bathing. Police ruled the death an accident. The youth planned to enter Mississippi State College next fall.
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Tub
Memphis
Flan Gyeuwitle
Inai
Mississippi State College
Child Plays With Atomic Age Death Capsule
Midland Texas police and sheriff units sweep the city with Geiger counters after a stolen unmarked capsule carried in a Western Co. oil truck handle raises fears of lethal radioactivity. Authorities warn of severe burns and possible death from handling the device while two men were seen near the truck and a missing bundle is sought.
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Midland
Mex
Texas
Western Ca
Sincw
Westen Co
Authgwes
Western Co
Sai No Hemserdar
All Around Town: Gas Price Increase and Local News
Hope stations raise gasoline by a penny per gallon amid daily notices. Three men receive draft orders for July 23 service. Wayne Johnson offered chance with St Louis Cardinals, potentially joining rookie league near Kansas Oklahoma border. Weather and local events mix with university folk festival plans and industry notes on Hope Brick Works employing 80.
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Wayne Johnson
St. Louis Cardinal
Magnolia
Wayne
Wye
Hope
Ken
Phil Jones
Toll rising in Cameron Parish as Audrey devastates Louisiana
Chaos followed Hurricane Audrey as southwest Louisiana reeled. Officials and Red Cross cite death tolls from 200 to 4 000 with Cameron Parish bearing the heaviest losses. Refugees crowd Lake Charles as Coast Guard and volunteers search marshland for victims and survivors amid shattered communities.
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Lak Charligs
Louisiate
Cameron Pet
Cameron Parish
Washengton
Cameron
Audrey
Lowisiana
W. la Cbt Price
New Orleans
Lake Charles Ontlice
QO. B. Carter Ottlita
Yorns
Loulglai
Carla
Endio
Oirivy
Red Cross
Ken Dixon
Lake Charles
Mdisaster
Louisiana
Camaron
Bwighans Mover. Inc
D. P. Vincent
Weather Study Notes From Arkansas Station
Weather report ends at 7 am Friday with high 80 and low 70. Precipitation 0.09 inch. June total 3.87 inches. Yearly rainfall 44.76 inches. Arkansas partly cloudy with scattered afternoon showers tonight and Saturday. similar pattern in Louisiana and Tennessee regions. Temperatures in Rock Island 72, Los Angeles 63, Memphis unknown. New York and Seattle figures garbled.
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Arkansas
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Memphis
Miami
New York
Seattle
Louisiana
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