Senate Filibuster Clash Sparks Constitutional Debate
Truman advisers press Senate to end Southern filibuster by simple majority vote. The administration argues executive intervention into legislative debate raises constitutional concerns while Senate leaders insist on preserving its powers. A battered sign reading California or Bust appears as a satirical note on current political tensions.
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Truman
United States Senate
Lucas Dem
Sam
Executive Department
Legislative
Congress
John
United States
Senate
Veteran Admits Slaying in New Orleans Hotel Room
Louis Eugene Hoover 25 admits to killing millionaire James A. Mahoney in a New Orleans hotel room after a confession believed to be obtained under a truth serum. He described dinner with Mahoney, a struggle, and suffocation with a towel as police planned further questioning.
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New Orleans
Louis Eugene Hoover
James A. Mahoney
Hoover
Joseph Scheuring
Bristol
Mahoney
Hover
Yaol
Louisville
Schouleving
Mesver
Halver
Ben Campbell
Unity Church Gospel Hour Time Changed
The Unity Church announces a time change for the Gospel Hour. It will now air on Sundays from 8:20 to 8:35 during March, inviting public attendance.
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Unity Church
Unity Baptistabel
Stephens to Speak Sunday at DeAnn Church
H M Stephens will speak at Deadun Methodist Church in Wravel on Sunday at 2236 pays. Stephens leads the Prescout District and is described as a local leader in the community.
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H. M. Stephens
DeAnn
Wom Stephens DiBleving
Deadun
Unemployment in the U.S. Hits Postwar High
Washington dispatch notes February unemployment rose to 3,221,000, the highest postwar level, up 550,000 from January and 600,000 since January. Farm jobs rose seasonally to 6,993,000 while overall civilian labor force stood at 60.388 million. President Truman urged government action to stabilize the economy and curb ups and downs.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Truman
Observe 4-H Week in Hempstead County
Five hundred sixty seven Hempstead County 4-H Club members will observe National 4-H Club Week March 5 to 13. Groups will broadcast on KXAR from 12 16 to 12 30 noon on March 5 8 and 12. A countywide 4-H picnic will be held at Pair Park in Hope from 10 00 am to 2 00 pm on Saturday March 12.
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Hempstead
Byron Huddleston
Lorraine Blackwood
KXAR
Pair Purl In Hope
Junior Play Committees Announced for Local School
Burress Garrett and Horschel McBay named business and stage managers for the Junior Class play Every Family Has One to be staged March 18 in the local high school auditorium. Melvin Thrash is class president. Richard Bruner aids as assistant business manager. Bobby Messer assists stage manager. list of committee members and sponsors follows with numerous students and staff names.
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Billy Gentry
Nemeth Moho
Callie Castuh
Jimmie Neil Wakefield
Margarte Dexroat
Mark Smith
Larry Moses
Mitchell LaGione
Bobbie Laylor
Jo Ann Burroushs
Bob
McMahon
Wrenee Martin
Sarah Pay- Lia Fan
John Martin
Harris Appointed to Commerce Subcommittee Chair
Representative Oren Mariis of Arkansas is named chair of a petroleum subcommittee by Chairman Crosser, to lead the New Energy Commerce panel. The appointment marks a shift in committee leadership as the chamber advances energy policy.
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Washington
Oren Mariis
D-Ark
Chaiman Crosser
Ud-Chia
Broadcast Kickoff for 4-H Club Week Observance
The National 4-H Club Week kickoff broadcast airs on KXAR Saturday March 5 from 12 15 to 12 30 p m. Hempstead 4-H County Council officers Travis England Shover Springs president Jac Woodson Blevins vice president Billy Jo Hulsey Washington secretary and treasurer Helen Kent Patmos reporter join Lorraine Blackwood Home Demonstration Agent and Byron Huddleston Assistant County Agent in presenting the program urging all 4 H Club members to listen.
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KXAR
Hempstead 4-H
Travis England
Shover Springs
Jac Woodson
Blevins
Billy Jo Hulsey
Washington
Helen Kent
Patmos
Lorraine Blackwood
Byron Huddleston
Senate panel approves Truman labor bill without change
The senate labor committee backed Truman labor reform by 9 to 5 with all votes from Democrats and opposition from Republicans. The measure would repeal the Taft Hartley act, restore Wagner act provisions with tweaks, and faces protests over the voting method and amendments proposed by Taft Morse and other GOP members. Senator Taft decried the procedure as high handed, while Thomas defended the move as necessary to move toward labor law modernization.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Tally-Ohio
Senate
Taft
Elbert D. Thomas D-Utahi
Morse
Thomas
Eisenhower urges revision of unification act to give defense secretary full authority
New York March 4 General Dwight D Eisenhower calls for a revised armed forces unification act granting the defense secretary authority over the army navy and air force He criticizes entrenched bureaucracy and says the current law hamstrings civilian oversight He also notes public doubts about military budget and warns against hysteria in handling information
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Armed Forces Unification
Secretary of Defense
Army
Navy
Air Force
Eisenhower
Columbia University
Joint Chiefs of Staff
New York City Bar Association
James V. Fortal
de 5Ths
Teaman
Aouian
Stock Show Rodeo Committee Named for Third District
Hon McRae of the Third District Livestock Show Association announced the Rodeo Committee appointments in Hope. The group will plan and run rodeo activities during the September event. Members include Terre Cornelius Hollis Dalek ay Fry Arch Wyhe and Neve Pooper.
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Hon McRae
Srudeo Corpraittee
Hope
Terre Cornelius
Hollis Dalek
Ay Fry
Arch Wyhe
Wid Neve Pooper
Johnson named to head defense as calls for more power rise
President Truman announced Louis A. Johnson will replace Forrestal as secretary of defense at month end. Johnson, a 41 year old Virginian, has a history in law and the American Legion, and is seen as a staunch advocate for preparedness. Hoover commission urged expanding the secretary’s authority, with Congress to be asked for proposals in coming days.
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Louis A. Johnson
Truman
Johnson
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Forrestal
Congress
West
Franklin D. Honsevelt
Army
Navy
Charles Edison
Europe
Harry Woodring
Woodring
White House
Democratic National Committee
Mr. Truman
Kiwanis Rehearsal Tonight at Hope City Hall
The first Kiwanis Rehearsal for Minstrels will be held tonight at 7:20 at Hope City Hall. All cast members are urged to attend.
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Hope City Hall
Easier Life Promised for Aging Petain
Paris reports that Philippe Petain, the 92 year old head of the Vichy government, will have eased prison conditions rather than be moved. Government sources say medical reports indicate a gradual weakening due to age, reducing demands on his daily routine.
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Philippe Petain
France
Vichy
Petain
Dovernment
Petaby
Hope Fashion Show Named Production Director Thelma Barse
Mrs Thelma Barse renowned fashion coordinator will direct Hope’s First August Spring Opening and Fashion Show at the Saenger Theatre on Wednesday March 16. The event showcases latest styles from local stores with afternoon and evening performances. Sponsored by wearing apparel groups of the Trade Promotion Association of the Hope Chamber of Commerce. Barse former advertising manager at A Harris and Co Dallas. She also coord in Dallas Fashion Show and Fort Worth fair ensembles. The Spring Opening aims to promote Hope as Southwest Arkansas retail fashion center.
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Hope
Saenger Theatre
Weadnes
Trake Promotion Association
Hope Chamber of Commerce
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New York
Rgional Group
Dallas
A. Harris and Co
Fort Worth
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School For Deaf Children
March of Dimes
Southwest
Arkansas
Webb Laseter Wins Ward 2 Alderman Post
Webb Laseter Jr. wins Ward 2 Alderman after a single race election. Only 134 people were registered to vote and 73 ballots favored Laseter while La Grone Williams received 1 vote. All other offices were uncontested.
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Hope
Webb Laseter, Jr
la Grone Williams
Legion Votes to Install Bail Lights at Park Fence
At a Legion meeting attended by eight persons, members voted to fence Pair Park and install lights to enable night baseball games for both American Legion junior and senior teams. Players and wives of the Legion basketball team and supporters will hold a banquet at the Legion Hut Wednesday night at 7 30.
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American Legion
Legion
Legion Hut
Betty Clark, Opera Dreamer, Chooses Radio Path
Betty Clark, a New York brunette obsessed with opera and roller skating, pursues vocal training under Julio Rio and lands a spot on an ABC radio program. Her family reacts with mixed emotions as she seeks a Met debut, while facing the life changes sparked by her rising profile.
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George Tucker
Hal Bogie
New York
Betly Clark
Lily Pons
Met
Julio Riox
Betty
Julio
Po Riter
Beily
Norway Rejects Russia Joins Defense Talks
Norway joins western democracies in talks on a North Atlantic alliance despite Russian objections. Denmark Italy and Portugal expressed interest in joining the pact as the United States Canada Britain France Belgium Holland and Luxembourg discuss the defensive treaty in Washington.
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Denmark
Washington
United States
Canada
Britain
France
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
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Portugal
Russia
U. S. State Department
Truck Fee Legislation Cuts Target Revenue In Senate
Little Rock March 4 The Arkansas legislature sees the truck fee proposal face reductions as the Senate amends a bill to trim annual charges by about 300000 dollars. The House passed a similar measure earlier but no action followed in the Senate. Sen Guy Jones of Conway pressed amendments, aiming to lower license charges for small operators. Meanwhile the Senate nullified a county party committee election bill and approved changes to voting rules and revenue measures including a 850000 game and fish commission appropriation and a revised revenue stabilization act.
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Arkansas
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House
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Conway
Dohr Cloer
Springdale
Washington
Madison
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PSC to Study Plan to Revive Railway Tithe
Arkansas Public officials examine a plan to revive idle Missouri and Arkansas railway operations. Chairman Chard signals possible approval as petitions move toward commission review and consent for operating a portion of the line.
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PSC
Mavels
Arkansas
Nay i Pelson
Missourri
Arangas
Chard
Athe
High School Basketball Pairings and Venue Notes
garbled OCR lists matchups among high schools including Van Buren versus Os cedly and Norua Lvights against B Maurval with locations in Fountain oh and Bellevue. hectic schedule notes mention four night games and local talent in Arkin jstis juidur area.
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Mateh
Leyva
Arkin
Juidur
Little Rock
Brinskle
van Buren
Oscedly
Foy
Norua
Maurval
Fountain Oh. Jones
Bellewue
Easvar
Electric Eye to Help Blind Veterans
Washington reports the Signal Corps plans testing two dozen models of an electric eye device for World War I veterans. A four pound box sends a light beam up to 15 feet. when obstructed, a photoelectric cell triggers sound or vibration warnings. It may aid navigation but is limited on busy streets due to fast-moving cars.
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Washington
Aemy Osigmak
Signal Corps
Autoo
Acid Bath Slayer Haigh Confesses to Mass Murders
London reports indicate John George Haigh has confessed to killing at least five more people besides Mrs Olive Durant Deacon, dissolving bodies in sulfuric acid and selling properties with forged powers. Police see traits of an organized killer, while libel rules limit full details.
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London
John George Haigh
Olive Durant- Deacon
Debonair
Haigh
Buh
London Daily Mirror
Halgh
Iday
Bus Rand Deacon
Lince
Scotland Yard
Arkansas House Pushes 20 Member Legislative Council
The Arkansas House passed a bill to create a 20 member Legislative Council composed entirely of legislators to review proposals between sessions. A bill to appropriate 1,006,000 for council operations was sent to the Senate. The plan redefines representation and adds a governor appointed member, with the council operating like a formal legislative body. The House adjourned briefly, resuming later, and also moved to set sales tax use and insurance standards while considering other budget items.
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Arkansas Legislative Council
Uut
House
McMath
Senate
State Bar Department
ABC Hannity
University of Arkansas Seriogl Uf
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
Scenty
War Memorial Stadiue
General Revere Fund
Fis
Filibuster halt likely to fail in Senate clash
Senate moves to curb debate with cloture rules as opposition from southern Democrats and many Republicans grows. President Truman faces pressure while Vice President Barkley weighs ruling on gagging debate ahead of voting next week.
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Senate
Barkley
Bate
Clingis
D-Fla
Truman
Lucas
Trump
Passaue
Five Firemen Trapped and Killed in Charleston Fire
Five Charleston firemen were trapped and killed as a blaze swept two stories through the Woolworth area in the heart of the citys business district. Nine other firemen were hospitalized for burns and injuries as crews fought the $600,000 blaze. The fire started at Woolworth around 4 AM and spread to the adjacent Keeshage building, parts of which collapsed. George Coates, a Black firefighter, was reported missing after the fall while attempting to escape the building.
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Wy Va
Woolworth
Keesgea
Happel
George Coates
State Physician Acquitted on Narcotics Charge
The circuit court of appeals ordered the acquittal of Dr. Pay De Wesson of Marmaduke Arkansas on a federal narcotics act charge. The federal trial in Little Rock rested on circumstantial evidence and the court held the government failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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St. Louis
Maren
Circuit Court of App i
Br. Pay
Well-Known Hope Negro Ed Mayers Succumbs
Ed Mayers a well-known Black man died Tuesday night of a heart attack. He had taught at a local manual training class. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at Bethel AME Church. He is survived by two brothers and a sister.
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Fd Mayers
Lavick Mason
Hay
Manuel
Carlice
Bethel al Church
Heavy Subject Cardiff Ruggist Testimony In Filmy Dawn
A Cardiff ruggist named Exig testified at dawn weighing 224 pounds. He spoke plainly during the session, with a wary posture and steady gaze as questions arose.
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Wales
Ruggist Exig
Verge
Hee Peracly
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