Arkansas sales tax hike opposed by editor who cites states' liquor profits
The editor argues against raising Arkansas's sales tax from 2 to 3 percent. He says the emergency cited in 1933 no longer exists, and urges funding through property and income taxes or a state liquor monopoly instead. He predicts political pushback and vows to help defeat the measure. He notes border-town impact and recalls past support for a 2 percent tax.
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Arkansas Senate
SBA
The
Star
Statehouse
Welfare Department
Arkansas
Alabama
North Carolina
Virginia
South
North
McMath
Nee
Texas
Local Soldier Wounded in Action in Korea
Raymond C. Powell of the 24th Infantry Division arrived at Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas with wounds received in Korea on December 3. He is the son of A. E. Powcett Route 2 Hope and is undergoing treatment at Brooke Army Hospital.
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Raymond C. Powell
24Th Infantry Division
A. E. Powcett
Hope
Brooke Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Brooke Army Hospital
Korea
Clow Schools to Hold Annual Dramatic Meet
The Eagle Dramatic club of Clow Training School sponsors its annual invitational dramatic tournament in the school auditorium at 1 15 p m in March. A trophy will be awarded to the school presenting the best one act play. Attending schools include High School Sevier Hope Sevier County Training School Lockessee Lansom Hien ORO ae hha ion Bleving Training School.
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Eagle Dramatic Club of
Clow
Se ‘Erger Hope
Sevier County
Lockessee
Lansom
Ted Jones Finalist in Horace Heidt Show Auditions
Ted Jones is named one of three finalists from Hope after auditions for Horace Heidt's show. The others are Ike Raymond Lacefield and Ben Bernie Mann. More than 50 acts auditioned over two nights in Hope, with potential national exposure on Heidt's Sunday broadcast.
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James Hankin
Horace Heidt
Ted Warren Jones
Main
Hope
Ike Raymond Lacefield
N. Jackson
el Doorado
Ben Bernie Mann
Saxon Apts
Camden
Ark
Nhot
Ming
Mr. Heidt
Martin Cathey
Pillow
Prescott
James Brown
Stony Stonehulst
Winfred Huck Jaber
Junior Willams
Mae Langston
Dorothy Owens
Sopring
Texarkana
Mary Gerber
Carolyn Smith
Tex Arkana
A.W. Keith
Stamps
George Peters
K. Miller
Homer Jones
Lape
Shaan Reisetl
Martia Prince
Magnolia
Rodney Williams
Charles Maddox
Pete Swilley
Darrell Burrow
Western Band
el Dorado
Donald McQueet
Route 2
Jimmy Jones
Western
Arkadelphia
Marine Vines
Lyn Russell
Eine
Ma Lott Martin
Emmet
Willis Nat May
Shirleey Whitten
Ipiane Duct
Rosston
Ted W. Jones
Final Rites for Joel M. Simms Held Friday
Funeral services for Joel M. Simms aged 77 who died at his home yesterday afternoon were held at 10:30 a m Friday at the Hope Gospel Tabernacle, H Paul Holdridge officiating, burial in Bright Star. Survived by three sons W H of Minden Louisiana H M of Magennla and A J Simms of New Weaverly Texas. two daughters Mrs W D Hinson of Haynesville Louisiana and Mrs Wesley Barton of Hope. two brothers B H Simms of Minden and W Bb Simms of Waldo.
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Joel M. Simms
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
H. Paul Holdridge
Bright Star
W. H
Minden
H. M
Magenella
A. J. Simms
New Weaverly
Texas
W. D. Hinson
Haynesville
Wesley Barton
Hope
B. H. Simms
W. Bb. Simms
Waldo
Services for Hugh Jones Held Today
Funeral services for Hugh Sonny Jones 49 former Hope merchant who died at his Texarkana home were scheduled in Texarkana at 3 30 p m today. Jones, native of Hope, ran an auto parts business there from 1933 to 1942, with active pallbearers listed as Hugh Hark Rider Omer Williams Homer Robertson Morris Stiff Henry Haynes Ed Thrash W B Mason and Jess Davis.
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Hugh
Sonny Jones
Hope Merchant
Texarkana
Mr. Jones
Hope
Hugh Harkrider
Omer Williams
Homer Robertson
Morris Stiff
Henry Haynes
Ed Thrash
W. B. Mason
Jess. Davis
Aged Negro Attacked on Street in Postoffice Corner
An elderly Black man was assaulted at the Postoffice corner around 9 p.m. today. City officers jailed him and he is under treatment by City Health Physician Dr. Walter Sims. He could not speak and appeared paralyzed. His residence could not be determined.
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Walter Sims
Herndon Attends Furniture Meet in Arkansas
A. W. Herndon, member of the Arkansas Furniture Association state board, attended a meeting of the board in Little Rock. The gathering included officials from the Washington based Office of Price Stabilization to discuss the government program and its impact on furniture dealers.
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A. W. Herndon
The
Arkansas Furniture Association
Little Rock
Office of Price Stabilization
Washington
Berndon
Dre
Demonstrations on Electricity Planned Here
A series of demonstrations on the uses of electricity will be held at the city hall auditorium Thursday March 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 40 p.m. Lorraine Blackwood home demonstration agent will present adequate wiring. Carrall Andrews will show low voltage effects on appliances. The cost of electricity will be discussed by Th. Pullen. Teays Whitsow will conduct the devotional and Mrs. Warnken county council president will chair.
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Council of All Home
Vlty Hall
Lorraine Blackwood
AWW
Gray
Rurn
Southwestern Gas & Elestyie Co
Shreveport
Carrall Andrews
Southwestern Gas and Electer Co
Cain urges drafting youths of eighteen in Korea war
Washington March 2 1944 Senator Cain urged Congress to pass universal military training and draft 18 year olds to fill the ranks for Korea. He attacked Morse amendments aiming to raise the minimum induction age and urged a firm ceiling only after solid planning for Navy Air Force and Army needs.
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Washington
Cain
Wash
Congress
Korea
Morse
Senate
Erin
C Morse
Oregon Republican
Tis
Pentagon
Air
Marine Corps
Vehicle Damaged in Minor Wreck at Elm Division Streets
Vehicles driven by Bill Routon and Fred Camp collided yesterday afternoon on Elm and Division streets. Routon’s car was badly damaged while Camp’s truck sustained no damage. City police investigated the incident.
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Bill Routon
Fred Camp
Elmany Division
Routon
Mr. Camp
Arkansas Senate votes sales tax hike amid cigarette tax talks
The Arkansas Senate approved a three percent sales tax beginning July 1 pending a House review, with an emergency clause defeat delaying immediate effect. Bills proposed a one percent rise with varied distributions to public schools and universities, while supporters pressed for funding through 1952 sunset provisions and potential special elections.
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Likle Rock
Arkansas Senate
Lee Bearden
Leachville
House
Senate
Petitiion
James P. Baker Jr
West Helena
The President Has All Kinds of Visitors and Most All of Them Want Something
Washington dispatch reports President Truman faced a whirlwind of visitors as he prepared for a trip to Key West. The White House lobby buzzed with girl scouts, government officials, a Detroit youth delegation urging a anti discrimination policy, and figures like Norman Thomas, Sen Homer Ferguson, and Des Moines leaders. The scene echoed Grand Central Union as requests poured in for speeches and policy talks, while reporters pursued the growing pages of visitors.
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Hal Boyis
Washington
Truman
Key West
White House
Loverybody
Grand Central
Ulon
New York
Shriners
Mr. Trumen
Detroit
Buddy
United States
Mr. Truman
Phe
Michigan
Mennen Williams
Homer Fergueson
Norman Thomas
Someody
Thomas E. Dewey
Thomas
Red Cross drive totals rise with many local donors
In Empstead County the Red Cross fundraiser surpassed sixty dollars in early contributions. Donors include Mrs. Kenneth B. Andrage Hope, Mrs. Mattie Tl. Wilson, Mrs. Nelle Mulley, Airs. Lucille G. Payer, Mr. and Mrs. Sandifer, and multiple others contributing amounts ranging from one to fifteen dollars.
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Empstead
Kenneth B. Andrage
Hope
Washington
Mattie Tl. Wilson
Nelle Mulley
Lucille G. Payer
Bhaaeh
Sandifer TM Iee
A. Minbiay
Bink Jolson
Cee
B.carwood Winnie HG
Hanihod Oncom Tma
Wathleen Folger
Mary Cad Saga
Auto Makers Allowed 32 Percent Price Rise in US
Auto makers were authorized to raise prices by about 9.2 percent immediately, with a further average increase around 2.12 percent for retailers as the OPS price stabilization order took effect. OPS Director Michael V. DiSalle left for Washington to face Congress while enforcement teams were dispatched nationwide to check meat packers and other pricing compliance.
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Wasiington
Maren
Avilo
Reo
Goon Oy
Tara
OPS
Office of
Michael V. DiSalle
Colton
DiGalle
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
Mississippi
Aulogy
Disalle
Junior High to Hold King and Queen Contest
A school event at Junior High features a King and Queen contest sponsored by the Hla Bibeary Club. The prize details and participants include local students and staff, with performances and admission for adults and students. The program includes a special act and a small admission fee.
DC 3 Crash Kills 14 Near Oklahoma City
A DC-3 en route to Houston crashed near Oklahoma City in a snow squall. Fourteen people died, including the pilot and co-pilot, with several others hospitalized. The northbound airliner struck the ground during a landing attempt as visibility dropped sharply and flames enveloped the wreckage.
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Okla
Wes
Atom Planes Enter Into Defense Plan
The United States outlines a revised air strategy featuring two new heavy jet bombers able to carry atomic bombs. The Air Force pushes Be 2a experiments, orders two all jet B-3d variants with swept wings, and plans base capacity across North Africa and Western Europe. Secretary Finletter cites jet readiness and North Atlantic alliance as priorities while confirming production momentum for the B-92 era fighters.
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Elton Co
Fay Washington
Amur Fcan
Air Force
Thowe
Thomas
Binsetter
Finletter
United States
Ite
Ares
North Africa
Bulng
Eres
Weateen
Europe
Brits Unia
Azores
Tuckey
Ig Ajlies
Atrike
Huagian Aeogrta
Adda
Saryeth
Fintetter
Pertermuaee
Battle reports from Korean front amid heavy fighting
Fragmented dispatch describes Allied and Chinese forces clashing near Hoengsong and Hael, with Japanese and Korean troops mentioned, amid heavy artillery and tank actions on ridges. References to Manchurian fronts, counter-offensives, and ongoing shifts along the 38th parallel.
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Tokyo
Kéronh
Arilel
Armerican
Poi
Fots
Huon Siuoiig Pumvd
Koroith Mijnud
Inalda Hoongaong
C R
A. Bon Ouden
Atelis
Wis
38Th Parallel
Three Die In Truck Crash Fire Near State Line
State police report a deadly truck crash with the cab and wreckage heavily burned. Investigators say three people perished in the blaze as dawn arrived near the highway checkpoint.
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DeVally
Los State Police
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