Baseball lights project wins support from American Legion
The American Legion voted Thursday night to back Fairpark baseball lights. A Paris News publisher backs land preservation and maps a Friends of the Land group. He warns only 16 percent of Americans farm and erosion will reduce cultivable land by 1970. He ends with a stark line: there’s no more land.
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Fairpark
American Legion
The
Star
City of Hope
Legion
A. G. Pat Mayse
Paris (Texas
Friends of the Land Organization
Bulletin
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Mr. Mayse
America
Pastors Face Death Risk In Bulgarian Espionage Trial
In Sofia on March 5 the trial of 15 Protestant pastors concluded with abject pleas for mercy as prosecutors push for death sentences for four leaders and long terms for 11 others. Defense lawyers blame American missions for the church’s finances and insist the defendants acted under misread obligations to a state now hostile to religion. Sentencing is set for Tuesday after court reconvenes.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Joves
Secres
Vassil Grergiey Ziapkov
Congregational Church
Nikola Mihailov Naumov
The
Baptist Church
Ladin Ivanov Popov
Pentecost Church
Alexander Georgiev dl
Methodist Church
Arseni Georgiev
Chernev
Bobcats Capture 7-A Title With 52 Point Win
Bobcats under Coach Jack Hopkins crushed Texarkana Razorbacks 52 to 30 to claim the Western District 7-A basketball championship and a state tournament bid. Dale Hackett scored 15 for Hope, while James McCargo anchored the pivot as Nashville and Arkadelphia players earned all district honors.
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Jack Hopkins
Bobcats
Texarkana Razorbacks
Razorbacks
Hope
Buddy Sutton
Texarkana
Nashville
Parkers
Dale Hackett
James McCargo
Hackett
Sutton
McCargo
Hove
Glover
Arkadelphia
Anderson
Eastby
Edwards
Sloval
Prescott
Ford
Dierks
Lockadoo
Waas
K. B. Davis
Arkadephia
Hope Texarkana
Hogkett
Easiey
I. Sutton
Yadon
Charges Filed Against Woman in Bank Robbery Case
Miami reports that Billie Frances Glaze, 25, is charged as an accessory after the fact in the $43,000 Memphis bank robbery case. Clyde Milton Johnson escaped a Memphis jail, aided by Glaze according to U S district attorney Ernest H Duhaime. FBI agents arrested Johnson and others in a Miami Beach hotel lounge. two women were held as material witnesses. The Sun says the escape occurred about 6 45 am Tuesday with authorities slow to act. Glaze’s alleged role follows prior attempts to pay Johnson’s $50,000 bond. Local officials noted the wider timeline and notification delays in Miami.
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Miami
Fla
St. Louis
Clyde Milton Johnson
U. S. District Attorney's Office
Billie Franece Glaze
Ernest H. Duhaime
Johnson
Memphis, Tenn
John Eugene
Erson
FBI
Miami Beach
Anderson
Memphis
U. S
Florida
Thehr
R. R. McCaryt
Hia Jeah
The
Sun
Jabngon
Crawigmt H. Carson
Miami FBI
Demands Life for Four Ministers in Treason Trial
The communist prosecutor urged the death penalty for four of fifteen Protestant defendants charged with spying and treason against Bulgaria. He said the group sought to promote revolt with possible intervention by the United States and Britain, naming prominent Americans and English figures amid an evangelical spy network. The trial's details continued on page Wye.
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Buluariy
Maren
Ehuychmen
Mosemel
Dimiter Georgiev
Jelsed
Bulgaria
United States
Britain
Shriners Banquet Called for Southwest Arkansas
Shriners of Southwest Arkansas are urged to attend a banquet Thursday March 1 at the VEW hut near Hope. The dinner is free to Shriners showing their 1049 Scimiler Temple card and fez. Attendees should mail a participation card to Dewey Baker of B D B Grocery in Hope. The meeting aims to elect new officers.
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Southwest
Arkansas
Hope
Dewey Baker
B & DB Grocery
Molotov Shakeup Sparks Wide European Debate
London reports indicate Molotov may have been fired or promoted as Kremlin reshuffle prompts questions about Soviet policy. British, French and Italian officials weigh potential shifts in foreign policy while noting Molotov's continued deputy prime minister role and possible power realignment under Stalin.
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London
V. M. Molotov
Russia
Moscow
Stalin
Iite Ment
Kremlin
Molotov
Marcel Plaisant
French Council of the Republic
Paul Reynaud
France
Friends of Peace
Europe
Taft to Lead Fight Against Labor Bill
Senator Taft promises to lead a GOP battle on the Senate floor to rewrite the administration labor bill as Democrats push the measure through the Labor Committee. The discussion centers on Taft Hartley features and southern Democratic support for revising the administration proposal.
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Taft
Washington
UPI
Robert A. Taft
R-O
Senate
Senate Labor Committee
Truman
GGP
Tall
Seuht W. Luvas
Illnois
Senate Foreign R Relations Committee
Pauli G. Hoffjuzan
Economic Cooperation Administration
ECA Tesls
Thay Yum
Dixie Victory on Filibuster Appears Certain
Washington March Addresses the filibuster clash as Southern Democrats and some Republicans rally to push a rules change. Senator Russell predicts 58 votes to block possible gag on debate while leaders seek to maintain southern opposition to Truman civil rights program. Rent controls expire March 31, shaping the stakes as talks continue into night sessions to exhaust southern filibuster strategy.
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Washington
Senate
Russell
D-Ga
Dixie
Truman
Barkley
Licas
J. Howard McGrath
Thade Island
Lucas
Associated Press
Angry Soviet Mission Leaves American Zone in Berlin
Eight angry Soviet soldiers drove from the repatriation mission HQ in Frankfurt to the Soviet zone after two days under American military police siege. A truck driver spat at an American bystander as the convoy left. The Moscow task force ordered U S graves registration men to depart the Soviet zone. A four-man US E search unit arrived in Berlin from the Soviet zone under Russian escort. Continued on page two.
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Brak Curry
Frankfurt
Germany
Ble yelJow House
Berlin
U. S
US 8. Spl
Herlin
Parade committee named for Third District Livestock Show
Rae Luck, chairman of the Pa rare committee of the Third District Livestock Show Association, today announces the committee members for the livestock show parade. The lineup includes Clyde Coffee, BM Wray, Royce Smith, Buddy Evans, Andy Andrews, Early Archer, Luther Hollamon, and others.
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Rae Luck
Third District Livestock Show Association
Clyde Cofffee
BM Wray
Royce Smith
Buddy Evans
Andy Andrews
Early ‘Archer
Luther Hollamon
Nations May Join With Bloc In NATO Talks
Washington reports that several more nations may join the North Atlantic alliance as Norway officially aligns with eight negotiators including the United States, Canada, Britain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Denmark, Italy, Iceland, and Portugal are eyed for possible participation while Ireland opposes joining while partition remains. The treaty aims to bind North America and Western Europe in a continental security system, with completion and signing expected by end of next week and month.
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Washington
North Atlantic Alliance
Norway
Wilhelm Munthe de Morgensierne
State Department
Inh Osto
Russia
United States
Canada
Britain
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Denmark
Italy
Iceland
Portugal
Ireland
Acheson
Morgenstierne
North American
Europe
Atwater Kent Dies at 75 After Pillar of Inventions
Tollywood dispatch reports Atwater Kent, famed inventor and radio pioneer, died yesterday of cancer at 75. He left much of his fortune to the Atwater Kent Foundation to fund young singers, musicians, artists, and engineers. Known for a revolutionary ignition system and early vacuum tube radios, he retired in 1926 to give away his wealth and became renowned for lavish parties and philanthropy. He purchased a Malian Villa on a Bel-Air estate, living with 24 servants.
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Tollywood
March
Atwater Kent
Atwater Kent Foundation
Kent
Fahulous
Swanky
Bel-Air
Cannibalism Dope From a Missionary in New Guinea
George Tucker reports on Cecil Abel a missionary in Kwato New Guinea and his controversial views on cannibalism. Abel recalls wartime experiences, old headhunter customs, and postwar shifts, noting his mission's challenging history and the locals’ attitudes toward cannibalism and outsiders.
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George Tucker
Hal Boyle
New York
Pacific
Lanny Ross
Navy
Cecil Abel
Kwalo
New Guinea
V“Gueil
Palke
United States
Cecil
jLong Pig
U S Woman and Russian UN Delegate Arrested in NY
In New York authorities arrested Judith Coplon, 27, a Justice Department employee, and Valentine A. Gubitchev, 32, a Russian UN delegate. The FBI followed Coplon to the city after suspicions of espionage and recovered a folder of summaries from confidential materials. The pair face charges of conspiracy to remove government records and defraud the United States. immunity questions loom due to UN status.
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New York
United Nations
Department of Justice
Tom Clark
Judith Coplon
Brooklyn
Justice Department
Valentine A. Gubitchey
U. N
Gubitchev
U.S. RB
Manhattan
Ie U. N
United States
Congress
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Miss Coplon
FBI
United Nations Secretariat
State Department
Clark
J. Edgar Hoover
193Rd Street
Broadway
42Nd Street
Third Avenue
Bth
15Th Street
U. S
Coplon
FLL
U S Officials Study Sudden Russian Switch
Washington officials explored Russia s swift replacement of Vyacheslav Molotov with Andrei Vishinsky and the potential for a shift in East West relations. Analysts warned only further developments would clarify the move amid Cold War tensions.
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U.S
Young Candy Company Formed In Southwest Arkansas
Malico Theatres manager Young announces the formation of Young Candy Company to wholesale candy across southwest Arkansas. The firm will occupy the former Alien Electric site on West Second Street, buys Albert's Candy Co. stock, plans three delivery cars in 30 days, and starts operations Monday morning March 7 with a new candy line for the slope territory.
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Marl Young
Malico Theatres
Young Candy Company
Arkansas
Qrm
Alien Electric Company
Sacnpor
West Second Street
J Air
Young
Albert's
Candy E Company
Fompans
Malea
Saenger Bad Rial
Malea Comumuny
Molotov Ousted in Big Russian Shakeup
Moscow on March 5 reports a major Soviet government reshuffle with Vyacheslav Molotov stepping down as foreign minister and being replaced by Andrei Vishinsky. Mikoyan also loses his foreign trade post to Menshikov, reshaping Russia’s top diplomatic leadership as World War II-era policy remains unsettled.
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Washington
Russia
Vyacheslav Morotov
Andrei Vishinsky
Truman
iState Acheson
Marshall
Senate
Connally
Vishinsky
Molotov
Soviet Union
Malatov
Joseph Stalin
Molotoy
Resi
Maxim Litvinov
Western Europe
United States
Nazi Germany
Moldtay
A. I. Mikoyan
Politburo
Mikoyan
Stalin
Politburs
Moscow
Andr
Vishlosky
Vyachual
Imp
Minster
M. A. “Menshikov
Bnt
Otoy
Mototov
Maxim Litvinoffi
Anim Ho
Uide
Iine
Soviet of the Ussr
Deauty
Cour
V M. Molo
Su Soviet
U.S.S.R
Jecunell Pistes
Poly
Denmark
Diet
Sians
Munist Party
Edrkestida
Morgan
Litvinoff
Germany
Vis
Texarkana Housing Forum on 1949 Economy Program
The Federal Housing Administration and Texarkana Real Estate Board prepare a conference with building and financial leaders at Grim Hotel next Wednesday at 1 p m. Key figures from Lite Book office and federal agencies will discuss financing lower priced veteran housing and the 1949 Economy Housing Program, followed by an open discussion on construction and funding. Hope business leaders and employees are urged to attend. The Baltimore Bullets, defending ABA champions, average 13g-3 years per man. The Denver Nuggets make road trips in their chartered airlin e.
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Federal Housing Administration
Texarkana Real Estate Board
Grim Hotel
Lite Book Office
H. P. Barre
W. M. VanValkenburgh
Vini Valkenburg
E. McCoy
Clay
Smith
J. R. Burnside
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
J. MM. Hamilton
Veterans Administration
Baltimore Bullets
Basketball Association of America
Denver Nuggnts
Lairpinne
Policeman heroically saves woman from hotel window fall
Chicago March 5 A young policeman Francis Shervier 25 off duty saved Mrs Lillian Paul 39 dangling by her coat as she hung three feet below a hotel window ledge. With two officers he lowered to safety then pulled both to interior through room 810 after discovering a broken lash cord and window sash. The rescue drew a crowd as Shervier and allies hauled Mrs Paul to safety.
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Chicago
Francis
BP. Shervier
Reseu
Lillian Paul
Shervier
Wacker
Clark
Huron Streets
Sherrier
PB. Mag Atone
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Fair Park
Friends of Land
Dixie Victory
Dijong
Abel
England
Jim
Guatevada
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