Pilots Brave Blizzards Deliver Aid on Eastern Front
American helicopter crews pressed through severe snowstorms to supply troops on the Eastern Korean truce line near Punchbowl. The weeks of blizzards isolated about 28,000 Republic of Korea soldiers and a small US detachment. casualties totaled 78 dead, 26 missing, with 103 soldiers dead or missing in the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Front
Korea
Republic of Area Troes
Punchbewl
ROK Army
Aur
Junior Play Attletale by Anne Coultur Martens at High School
Practice has begun for the junior play Attletale to be staged in two performances in the high school auditorium on March 16. The cast features Betty Joe Cox as Patty, Bobby Myers as Paul, Sue Cook as Isabel, and Charles Tittle as Artie with a long list of classmates and staff filling roles from principal to reporter. The plot centers on Patty’s diary and book causing uproar in Fairview as she pursues becoming a noted author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Coultur Martens
Patty
Betty Joe Cox
Fairview
Jack Moran
Vale of Ted
Isabel
Sue Cook
Paul
Bobby Myers
Artie
Charles Tittle
Johnny Lingo
Marcia Rowl
Icn
Mrs. Blain
Ida May
Tony Thompson
Average welfare checks decline despite 130 fewer recipients
The Arkansas Welfare Department reports the February average old age assistance check fell two cents to 32.65 while 53,479 recipients shared 2,919,023 in aid. Other categories include 22,623 dependent children, 6,655 totally disabled, 1,951 blind, 52 Confederate old age cases, and several pensions with varied totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
State Welfare Department
J. Oscar Humphrey
County Teachers to Hear About Millwood Dam
Hempstead County Class room Teacher Association will meet Monday evening at Orleshy School at 7. Mr B N Holt secretary of Chamber of Commerce will enlighten teachers about the Millwood Dam Project. Mr Hoyte Pyle executive director of Teacher Retirement System will discuss retirement. Teachers to read pamphlets on retirement laws and Social Security comparison and bring questions and pamphlets to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County Classroom Teacher Association
Orles Hy School
B. N. Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Millwood Dam
Hoyte Pyle
Campaign Gift Probe Nears End
A Senate committee nears conclusion of hearings on a possible improper $2,500 campaign contribution to Senator Francis Case. Elmer Patman of Texas testified for a third time in the probe linked to Case’s role on the natural gas bill. The panel, led by Senator George D. Mahon, seeks to finalize public hearings while a separate dispute over a broader inquiry into lobbying and contributions remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington P
Senate
Francis Case
R-Sd
Elmer Patman
Austin
Tex
Case
Patman
Superior Ol Co
California
George D-Ga
South Dakota
John M. Neff
Lexington, Neb
Superior On
Neff
Best Remedy for Retirement Blues Is Going Out and Get Yourself a Job You Like
HAL BOYLE profiles John R. Crooks who after 52 years in journalism retired on a pension yet found purpose by taking a new job. Crooks began as a 1903 night office boy for the Algo-Glated Press, later serving 40 years as Associated Press news librarian. His loyalty and craft shaped a generation’s record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
John R. Crooks
Johnny Crooks
Johnny
Associated iPress
Four County Delegations Meet Faubus Over Millwood Dam
Delegations from four southwest Arkansas counties pressed Governor Orval Faubus for a status update on the Millwood dam project. Attorney Charles Conway led Texarkana’s report, while others from Hope Prescott and Magnolia outlined facts. The hour and fifteen minute meeting preceded a two hour briefing to Arkansas Industrial Commission secretary William P. Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Arkansas
Orval Faubus
Capiro
Millwood Dam
Charles Conway
Texarkana
Southwest Arkansas Water District
Corp of U. S. Engineers
Southeast Arkansas
Charles Kuhn
Arkansas Industrial Commission
Miller County
Hope
H. M. Olsen
A. G. Garrett
Chamber of Commerce
RB. N. Holt
Vincent W. Foster
C. V. Nunn, Jr
John L. Wilson
Ray Turner
Harvel C. Hall
Leonard Elis
Fram Prescott
Mitchell
Harold Hendrix
Magnolia
Millwood
Columbia County
William P. Rock
The
My.Rork
Honor Roll at Guernsey School
Guernsey School lists fourth six weeks A and B honor roll recipients. A band includes Mary Ann Thompson, Jackie Nell Cleaver, Genla Norvell, Cecila Gutwin, Jane Black, Kenneth Coleman, Sharon Callas, Nannie Melyer, Raymond Adam, Joyce Jones. B list features Vaunzelle Cornelius, Dean Black, Betty Joe Mrwin, Vinnie Mae Powell, Barbara Jeans, Trudie Daightery, Peggy Terry, Janice Melver, Jerry Cleaver, Carolyn Melver, Leyla Jeans, Margie Collier, Linda Bristaw, Wrennette Cleaver, Jeanette Daughtery, Edward Lamb, Denny Smith, Melba Evans, Ruby Hooper, David Norvell, Eugene Ravencraft, Elune Adams, Maxine Evans, Sue Jones, Jimmy Black, Nila Gaines, Diana Rosenbaum, Ronnie Melyer, Rodney Bobo, Bobby Clayton, Dannie Griffis, Jerry Evane, Janis Ravencraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurrnsey
Mary Ann Thompson
Jackie Nell Cleaver
Genla Norvell
Cecila Gutwin
Jane Black
Kenneth Coleman
Sharon Callas
Nannie Melyer
Raymond Adam
Joyce Jones
Vaunzelle Cornelius
Dean Black
Betty Joe Mrwin
Vinnie Mae Powell
Barbara Jeans
Trudie Daightery
Peggy Terry
Janice Melver
Jerry Cleaver
Carolyn Melver
Leyela Jeans
Margie Collier
Linda Bristaw
Wrenette Cleaver
Jeanette Daughtery
Edward Lamb
Denny Smith
Melba Evans
Ruby Hooper
David Norvell
Eugene Ravencraft
Elune Adams
Maxine Evans
Sue Jones
Jimmy Black
Nila Gaines
Diana Rosenbaum
Ronnie Melyer
Rodney Bobo
Bobby Clayton
Dannie Griffis
Jerry Evane
Janis Ravencraft
Monroe Man to Speak at Century Bible Class
Mike John Jr of Monroe Louisiana will be guest speaker at the Century Bible Class of the Methodist Church in Hope. He is described as one of the most outstanding lay speakers in Louisiana Methodism. Everyone is invited to attend the Sunday morning service at 9 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike John, Jr
Monroe
Louisiana
Century Bible
Methodist Church In
Hope
John
Boy Scout Review Board Delayed to March 3 at Snyker Hotel
The Board of Review originally set for 10 a m Saturday is postponed to 3 a m Saturday March 3 1956 at the Snyker Hotel. Advancement Chairman Haskell Jones says all boys appearing before the Board must have their ears signed by their Scoutmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Snyker Hotel
Haskell Jones
Advancement
British Army Officer Ousted From Jordan
Jordan dismisses Gen. Joan Bagot Glubb as Arab Legion commander and escorts him from the country under guard. Britain confirms continued relations while subsidizing the 20,000 man force at about 22.4 million dollars annually, amid regional pressure and anti Western sentiment easing Jordan toward Arab control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
Jordan
Joan Bagot Glubb
King Huesseln
Middle East
Arab Legion
Foreign Office
London
Lenian
Glubb
Israel
Army’ General Staff
Britain
Syria
Egypt
Saudia Arabia
Wetherner
Baghdad Defense Alliance
Hussein
Samir el Rifai
Grubb
Rad Legion
Adult Leaders Organize Hempstead County 4 H Council
Mrs William Schooley Victory Community 4 H Club leader was elected president of the first Hempstead County 4 H Club Adult Leaders Council at a county courtroom meeting. Officers include Vice president Mrs Joe England secretary treasurer Mrs Bryan Camp and reporter Moss Rowe. The council aims to coordinate and promote a strong county 4 H program with all leaders invited to join. The next meeting is Saturday April 14 at 10 o clock in the Extension Service office in the county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schooley
Victory
Hempstead
Joe England
Shover Spyings Community
Bryan Camp
Patmos
Moss Rowe
Tate
Texarkana Banker Hurt in Wreck
Murphy Jr. 50, a Texarkana area investment banker and Arkansas Louisiana Gas director, was seriously injured when his car collided with J D Burns of Magnolia five miles west of here during heavy rain. His son Bill Murphy 24 suffered shock. no charges filed. state trooper Tom Smakey investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bewisville
Woo Ot Murphy Jr
Southwestern Arkansas
Arkansas
Louisidana Gas Co
Here
Murphy
Bill
Murphys
J. D. Burns
Magnolia
Burns
Texarkana
Bradley
Ark
Tom Smakey
High Court Takes Up Muddled Dog Racing Fight
Arkansas Supreme Court heard the fight over dog racing at West Memphis with the state seeking to set aside a restraining order blocking Southland Racing Corp. from receiving a license. The case centers on conflicting orders from Chancery Courts and the Racing Commission's authority to grant or deny a franchise. Several justices questioned timing as Attorney General Tom Gentry urged dismissal of the Pulaski order while noting possible appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
West Memphis
Arkansas Supreme Court
Tom Gentry
The
Cour
Pulaski Chancery Court
Arkansas Racing Commission
Southland Racing Corporation
Supreme Court
Gentry
Racing Commission
Southland
Commissin
Ed McFaddin
McFaddin
Pulaski Chancery
Crittenden Chancery Court
Crittenden
Leori ‘Smith
Edwin Dunaway
Commission
Brawch
Smith
Pulaski
Sam Rorex
Rorex
Drive-in Bank Robbery Nets $175000 in Heist
PORT CHESTER N Y Two men robbed a drive-in bank of an estimated 175000 after kidnapping and detaining overnight a woman teller Mrs Mary Kostolos The robbery began at 10 p m and ended around 2 a m when the pair forced Kostolos to drive them to the County Trust Co drive-in branch using her key they entered the bank and abducted her inside for the preparation of the 9 a m opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Chester
Ladey
Mary F. Kostotos
the County Trust Co
Extended Forecast for March 2 8 Arkansas Weather
Weather outlook shows temperatures 4 to 8 degrees above normal with minima 34 to 44 and maxima 56 to 89. Precipitation light to moderate with widely scattered showers abait Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Saudi Arabia seeks to buy U.S. jet planes and tanks
Saudi Arabia has asked to purchase a small number of jet planes from the United States in addition to 18 M47 Patton tanks. Officials say the request has not received U.S. approval and will undergo the same thorough scrutiny as other Middle East arms requests. The move follows a February embargo lift and fits into a broader arms export pattern across the region. Israel’s request for 63 million in defensive weapons remains under consideration as figures shift.
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Washington
Sauddi Arabia
United States
U.S
Middle East
State Department
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Abba Eban
Weekend mild weather forecast across Arkansas
United Press reports a weekend of mild temperatures for Arkansas with only a chance of light showers in the Southeast. Partly cloudy and mild conditions expected statewide, cooler in the south this afternoon, with highs mid to high 60s in the northwest and near 70 elsewhere. Overnight lows in the 40s to 50s, with morning readings ranging from 29 to 52.
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Ay United Press
Arkansas
el Dorado
Texarkana
Walnut
Camden
Gilbert
Walnut Ridge
Flippin
Fayetteville
Fort Smith
Pine Bluff
Little Rock
Pilppin
Mother of Hope Woman Succumbs
Mrs Sam Jackson mother of Mrs Curtis Moran of Hope died Wednesday at her home in Elsmoth Falls Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jackson
Curtis Moran
Hope
Elsmoth Falls
Oregon
All Around Town and Garden Club Notes and Local Events
A Nation al Council of Garden Clubs project aims to build a permanent home at Missons Botanical Garden in St. Louis as a depository for national records and a meeting place for garden groups. The structure will cost 300000 dollars with each club asked to donate one dollar per member. Leis Garden Club led by Mrs. A. W. Martin contributed fully. Local Auxiliaries raised 73.1 dollars at a Wednesday coffee at White's Cafe, funds turned over to the Remp stead Heart Fund. Billy D. Cato, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Gato of Hope Route One, joined a three day battalion landing team exercise with 1000 colleagues. Aligo Reach north ran Cah cos les. The Peristing Rifle Company at Ouachitg recently elected officers, Bill Blake as company first sergeant and Frank Harfon as assistant squad leader, Miss Joan from Freemont, California was a member of her team which took top honors in events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of Garden Clubs
Missons Botanical Garden
St. Louis
A. W. Martin
VFW
American Legion
White’s Cafe
Rempstead Heart Fund
Billy D. Cato
V. A. Gato
Hope
Iges
Aligo Reach
Ran Cah Cos
Les
Ouachitg
Bill Blake
Frank Harfon
Appropriations Committee OKs $8.9 Billion for Health Programs
The committee voted to boost funding for cancer and heart disease research and related health services, totaling about $8.9 billion in new money for the coming fiscal year starting July. The action includes support for health institutes and civil defense health measures, with several high totals contested and subject to final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Maillion
NAACP push for Integration faces court action
Court petitions and NAACP led drive for civil rights clash with state leaders. Attorney General Fred asked the court to consider charges as meetings and legal steps unfold in Lowelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roudana
NAACP
Fred
Lowelan
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Hetty
Vivian Townemaker
Janelle Warren
Orval Brannan
Alvin Easterling
Delmer Weliver
Wanda Dixon
Bonnie Tullis
Vivian Light
Errnest Whitten
Barbara Griffin
Bill Todgy
Hal Branch
B. B. A MiePherson
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co
Public Service Commission
Mitchell Cockrill
PSC
Ark-La
Alcoholic Beverage Central
ABC Board
L. L. Ellsworth
Highway 70
Hot Springs
Central Avenue
Guy Clifton Jones
Wuest Hillsboro
Wel- Ye Dumas
East
Harrison
Ltuttgart
Erachel French
Adams Avenue
Fiossie Virginia Mathews
Joe Donald Brown
North State Line
4 County
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Boy Scout Review Board
Richard Nixon
Pree
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Arabia
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