A Visitor Watches Land Clearing By Modern Machinery
A town observer describes Harvey Thomas showing a Caterpillar D-2 on the Tom Duckett farm clearing brushland on Was Washington highway. The demo draws 40 cars as operators test machine assisted clearing, noting how modern tech replaces manual labor in reclaiming land.
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Harvey Thomas
Lander
Tom Duckett
Waslington
Thad
Washington Road
Texas
Rana
PMA Group Nominating Committeemen Meetings in Hempstead County
Farmers are invited to attend nominating meetings across Hempstead County to select nominees for community committeemen. Schedule lists multiple locations and July dates. A second topic concerns gathering farm data for 1954 cotton acreage allotments. The note recalls Lewis and Clark's expedition with one death from disease.
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ACP
Hemptead County
Sted
Spring
Hill
Agri
Fulton-Guernsey
Odum's
Cross Roads
Me Wal
Gilbert's
Washington-Columbus
Hulsey's
BC A.m
DeAnn-Bairds Chapel
Samuel's
McCaskill-Belton
McCastill
Suwyy
Evins
Sweet Home
Ozan-Sardis
St. Paul Church
Ivy -m
Bingen
Wolff's
Hempstead County
Lewis and Clark
Examination for Postmaster Job at Patmos
The United States Civil Service Commission announced an examination for the fourth class postmaster at Patmos Arkansas with a salary of 2177 dollars annually. Applicants must reside in the post office territory, age 2 to 65 with veteran preference if entitled. Full forms available at Patmos or the Commission in Washington DC. applications due by July 23 1953.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Patmos
Arkansas
Commission
Washington
U.S. Civil Service Commission
D. C
Search for missing recluse widens in Brush Creek scene
Sheriff reports a 4 foot recluse and a year old missing man believed to be in ill health. Cleoypling, last seen near 10 a m yesterday, lives on a Brush Creek Mountain farm. Authorities urged anyone with information to come forward.
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Waldron 4
Soda Price Hike Hits Arkansas Bottlers and Cities
Associated Press reports soft drink wholesale prices rise in Arkansas as manufacturers lift case costs from 11 to 06 cents, with shoppers facing a penny-per-bottle increase. Some major cities like Glid e Rock Blytheville Texarkana Hot Springs Pine Bluff hold prices steady, while Hot Springs area firms raise rates. The change aims to curb rising operating costs and takes effect in several counties including Saline, Sevier, Hempstead, and Polk.
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Arkansas
Nuel
Neleilers
Beast
Batllers
Glide Rock Blytheville
Texarkstna
Hot Springs
Eaunly
Arkansis
Bill Bunday
Ioware
Sevier
Hempstead
Polk
Montgomery
Syette
Pike Couneties
Bermuda and the natives keep control to work or own
Bermuda remains restrictive with seven years in Bermuda required to work and only 60 percent British ownership for companies. Non Bermudians may own just 2000 of 21 square miles and prime Front Street prices rival Fifth Avenue. Power rests with historic Bermudian families, with rules needing Parliament approval even for a hot dog stand.
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Hal Boyle Hamilton
Bermuda
First View
Front Street
Fifth Avenue
New York
Garland County voters weigh stay and poll access
Hot Springs reporters describe Garland County township voters facing stay issues at polls amid suspicions of polling irregularities. Tucker cites calls for close official watch. both sides warn of attempts to violate the stay while election news warns the county could see further action Tuesday. Arkansas guards travel to Shatel e Wash to defend transport routes for campaign figures with a list of service members and officials. A Charleston construction firm wins a contract to dam Lake Nimrod for a duck hunting area, flooding 1000 acres of pin oak woodlands. State revenues show a rise of 9.2 million as the fiscal year ends.
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Hot Springs
Garland County
Plinesulero
Uqder
Peoseevter
Tucker
Bony Dhe
Wets
Walely
Ile
Gachine
Tueker
Little Rock
Charleston, Ark
Nimo
Arkstsas Game & Fishy Commission
McConnell Construction Co
Charleston
Mrs. Christite Yeager Hagley Dies in Local Hospital
Mrs. Christite Yeager Hagley, 61, died this morning in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband John Bagley a daughter Mrs Eldon Steadman of Hope two sons John Bagley Jr in the U S Air Force Columbus Ohio and Donnell Bagley of Hope four sisters Mrs Joe Hendrix Colorado Springs Colb Mrs Lora Jones Los Angeles Calif Mrs Robert Evans McAlister Okla Mrs C N Howard of Raymondville Texas two brothers Denice Yeager of Burbank Calif Herbert Yeager of Ivanhoe Calif Dallas Yeager of San Antonio Chester Yeager Oklahoma City Guy Yeager Salina Kans and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Christite Yeager Hagley
Dees
John Bagley
Eldon Steadman
Hope
John Bagley, Jr
U. S. Air Force
Columbus
Ohio
Donnell Bagley
Joe Hendrix
Colorado Springs
Colb
Lora Jones
Los Angeles
Calif
Robert Evans
McAlister
Oxla
Wylie C. Clark 64 Dies in Washington
Wylie C. Clark aged 64 died Monday at his sister in law Mrs Sam Tetteller in Washington. He is survived by his wife and one brother Gilbert C. Clark of Louisiana. Funeral services set for 3 30 p m today at the Washington Methodist Church. Burial in Washington Cemetery. Active pallbearers include F Norwood James Tom and Will Bill Hamilton Dale Glarh.
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Wylie C. Clark
Sam Tetteller
Washington
Gilbert C. Clark
Louisiana
Methodist Church ‘of
Pallbeiyers
F. Norwood
James, Tom
Willi Bill Hamilton
Dale’ Glarh
Attempt to Oust Justice Douglas Fails at Hearing
Washington report on impeachment bid against Supreme Court Justice William Douglas. Representative Wheeler argued for removal but hearing chair declined, noting no sufficient case. Subcommittee members and witnesses disputed various charges while one former educator admitted some material errors amid heated exchanges.
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Washington
Wheeler
William ©. Coutins
Douglas Hd
Shay Ander
Aton
Jublus
Ethel Rosenhee
Georgiat
Tneyers
Chaitin Graham Cr-Pod
Hetse Judieliey Subeamoritted
Walter N
Wilson
Dex
Siniarcoments
Discharged as Deserter in San Francisco War Record
Paul F. Schnur Jr a 24 year old former corporal and son of a San Francisco labor leader says he cannot understand why he was discharged as an undesirable from the Army after two years in Keren. He was discharged June 24 under Army Regulation 615-476 by orders of the adjutant general. The discharge cited disloyal conduct but court martial deemed not feasible. Schnurr was returned to San Francisco from Korea on a secret flight. The incident sparked controversy when the Air Force hid the names of 22 men aboard, with Defense Department citing Communist propaganda concerns.
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Paul F. Schnur
Keren
Wemy
Elipe
Schnurr
San Fraheisco
Jung
Sixth Army
Lehnar
Army Department
Army
Sehnuy
Korea
Air Force
Defense Department
Vandenberg Leads Military Shakeup In Washington
In Washington, General Joy S. Vandenberg retires as chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force and senior Joint Chiefs member after five years in command. The ceremony at Bolling Field signals a broader reshuffle as Eisenhower plans new chiefs. President and Mrs. Eisenhower may attend. Secretary Wilson and Deputy Kyes will be absent. Vandenberg, 54, completed 30 years in air service. Truman had reappointed him for a short term to round out his career before retirement.
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Washington
Joyt S. Vandenberg
U.S
Adp
Porce
Joint Chiefs of Relaff
Vandenberg
Bolling Air Force
Eisenhower
Sen. Taft Ch-Cha
Bollingfield
White House
Defense Wilson
Roger M. Kyes
Wilson
Michigan
Kyes
Pentagaon
Truman
Hei Shiels
ROK Invites U S to Pull Out as Truce Talks Bog Down
U S pilots claim a field day shooting down 15 enemy jets as truce talks stall in Korea. Lt Henry Buttlemann and Maj James Jabara lead Allied success with multiple MIGs downed, boosting US air victory tally amid intensified shelling and probes along the front.
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U.S
Korea
U. S
Seoul
Sabres
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Jela
N.Y
Mescoradhia Sithdell
James Jabara
Wichita
Kans
Historyis
Jerseo
Tourg Jabara
Joseph Meconnel Jr
Apple Valley
Olf
Clark Plan Contested as Talks Stall in Korea
Fragmented and garbled OCR reports on South Korea and U S positions amid stalled talks. General Mark W Clark push to pull forces faces opposition from South Korean leadership and foreign ministers. Officials indicate divergence over withdrawal timetables and alliance commitments as discussions bog down without consensus.
Typhoon Threatens Floods in Japan and Okinawa
A 12 mile per hour typhoon moved toward Japan darkening Kyushu with torrential rain and flood risk. Deaths, injuries, and missing civilians rise into the thousands as millions are displaced. U.S. soldiers aided by a river crossing in flooded terrain may earn medals for bravery.
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Tokyo
Tomine
Kokura
U.S
Weather Outlook for Little Rock and Nearby Areas
Forecasts indicate possible flight path changes and humid conditions in Arkansas today. Expect intermittent showers with moderate to locally heavy rainfall and rising salinity concerns affecting coastal and inland regions.
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Little Rock
U.S
Will Do Best Possible Says Highway Chief
UIprcurh Milkridge new director of the State Highway Department outlines the department plan for Arknoidsdy. He notes the agency won't incur more debt and explains how highway funds are distributed including retire bonds and federal allocations. The director praises the new system for allocating funds and aims to deliver best possible service while asserting statewide representation.
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Uiprcurh
Diruutar
Arkansas
Sand
Pranttin Mebarty
Glen Wallace
Highway Comeilysionar
Nashville
A. G. Riven
Distriet
J. W. Jeter
A Dope
Glen
Rails to Cut Rates on Feed Shipments
Washington officials prepared to ship up to eight million dollars worth of livestock to drought struck counties in Oklahoma and Texas with rail freight rules cut for emergency shipments. A Santa Fe spokesman said the railroad would implement a fifty percent reduction. William Parley of the American Association of Railroads pledged cooperation to the relief effort.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Lexus
Oklahoma
William Parley
American Association of Railroads
All Around the Town by The Star Star
Gasoline prices rise amid refinery increases from 25 to 42 cents per gallon with consumer impact noted. Soft drink and coffee prices jump while local relief efforts are announced. Weather brings rain to Prescott area, easing heat. Local student achievements and military promotions also featured.
Secret Dulles Names Big Three Threat to World Peace
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Dulles outlined three power threats to the world with a focus on Germany and European allies. He urged a united Western bloc to curb Axis remnants and keep Germany from rising again. The briefing, led by French premier Joseph Laniel, continued on another page.
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Britain
Dullus
A. Paws
Wien
Polward
Germany
Dulles
Joseph’ Li Ulgujod
Pablo
Dulrog
Odell Griffis Dies at 33 in Spur Texas
Obituary notes the death of Odell Griffis aged 33 in Spur Texas. It lists survivors including multiple children and brothers, mentions a father Wade Bearden and several named relatives. Funeral services scheduled with details incomplete due to damaged text.
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Odell
Griffis
Spur, Texas
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