Tidelands and Fulbright Fire Debate Sparks Arkansas Critique
A reader argues against the Gazette editorial line on tidelands, defending state ownership and constitutional limits. He asserts federal seizure is robbery, cites Supreme Court rulings, and credits Eisenhower's win for preserving state control. He condemns Roosevelt and Truman era moves as unlawful and warns against federal overreach into coastal lands.
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Arkansas Gazette
Tidelands
the Gazette
J. W. Fulbright
Washington
Stat
bin Fulbright
Homer Adkings
United States Senate
Payetteville
Gazette
Bill Fulbright
Adelands
United States
Congress
Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana
California
Supreme Court
Fulbright
Lister Hill
Republic
Truman
Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Tdelands Would Remain In the Name of the States. Pihally
America
Federatist Party
Fort Worth Man’s Offer Accepted for Miller Land
Fort Worth businessman O P Leonard’s plan to buy 14000 acres of tax delinquent Miller land was approved by the McKinney Bay Drainage District in a major deal. Attorney Charles G Wine reported final contract awaits Miller County Chancery Court approval. Chancellor Wesley Howard had previously given tentative sale approval.
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Anaffer
O. FP
Leonnard
Fort Worth
McKinney Baya
V. E. Morrison
Livbfong Really In Hope
O. P. Leonard
Morrison
Repeptané Saanie Wi
Murphy Jr
Poxarkona
Trantier
Eisenhower and Van Fleet Meet at White House
President Eisenhower called Gen. James A. Van Fleet to the White House amid uproar over his claim that American troops in Korea have faced ammunition shortages for almost two years. Hagerty said the conference, scheduled since last Monday, would likely address Van Fleet's congressional testimony and related committee actions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
James A. van Fleet
White House
Korea
Eighth Army
James A. Hagerty
van Fleet
Senate
No Decline in Farm Price Index in Arkansas
Arkansas farm price index rose by one point to 25 on February 18, the first month since October 1962 with no decline. The U S index fell four points to 263 as Arkansas crops boosted cotton and rice prices, according to agricultural statistician Milas McPeels who noted the small gains reflect local crop strength.
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United States
Milas” McPeels
Arkansas
MetPeek
Kiwanis Minstrel Committees Announced for April Show
Director Emmeth Thompsons Minstrel unveils committees for the Kiwanis event set for April 9 and 10. Names listed include Emmett Thompson Eddie Whittan Haskell Jones Mabel Han Silage Henry Haynes Wylié Crobin and others with publicity ticket sales and concessions teams noted. Also a side line remarks that only five presidents born west of the Mississippi are Truman Eisenhower Hoover and Harrison.
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Abhual Kirwanis Club
Emmeth Thompsons
Emmett Thompson
Eddie Whittan
Frankton
Haskell Jones
Mabel
Han Silage
Propertide
Henry Haynes
Wylié Crobin
Hay Garber
Guy
Igriga
Arch’ Wyio
Yance Smiley
Deaper
Herbert Burns
Toe
Hudson
C. Lewis
Royce Weisenberger
Jess Davis
Ted Jones
Mike Kelly
Elmer Brown
Corbin Foster
Jacke Lowa
Moody Willis
Harrell Man
Hervey Flair
J. Licklong
Musiq
Hendrixs Spraggins
Paul O'Neal
Frank ‘Horton
Programa Advertising
Nayman Moore
Dewey Baker
Aubrey Albritton
K. G. Hamilton
Ralph Jonnson
Mike,Schneikey
Lynna Esa
Henry Hitt
Charles Carpey
Finayee
J. We Franks
Tom Hays
Charles Rey ‘Nerson
Jim McKenzie
W. H. Munn
Key Clily
Hoover
Truman
Eisenhower
Mississi Ippi River
Southwest Wood Products grows from small factory to thriving industry
The Southwest Wood Products Company, led by Frank King and Homes Byerly, hosted fifteen visiting merchants during a Chamber of Commerce tour. From a 1946 start with six employees, the firm now employs about thirty, producing step ladders and screen doors in a single 40 hour week. The plant has expanded eight times, with space soon needed, as 82 percent of output is top-quality pine ladders and 15 percent screen doors in five patterns from West Coast lumber.
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Southwest Wood Products, Company
Reta
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Frank King
Homes Byerly
Southwest’ Woods Products ’ Company
Southwest Wood Products Company
Ig Ita
Méthing and
Beverly
Grand Jury to Resume Probe In Bank Case
Federal Grand Jury to resume investigations into a 285000 shortage at the Bank of Clerks in Arkansas. Mrs Opal Simmingson, charged with falsifying bank records, was released from a Ft Worth hospital after a 80 day exam and may testify again. Completion hinges on audit by the FDIC of the bank books.
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Ft, Smith Im
John J. Milley
Bank of Clerks
Aek
Wilgon Adi” Fieire Se
Simmingson
Mra. Simmington
Federal Deposit Insurante Corporation
Legislature Bills Passed and Defeated Summary
The legislature reports HB 044 repealing racing law with sentencing reductions for certain inmates who donate blood. HB 540 allows retirement contributions by judges. appropriations for LittLe Hospital improvements of 140,000. HB 631 and HB 62a fund construction and premiums for livestock shows. Senate measures include SB 498 amending tax code on state selling goods to agencies. HB 305 taxes adjustments. Several bills defeated or withdrawn, with adjournment to 10. age 1.
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Associated Pyégs House
Arkworas Horace
Billy
Littte
Jaquor
Senate
Kiwanians Ballot Battalion Receives National Notice
The Ballot Battalion campaign run by the Hope Kiwanis Club earns Washington Honor Medal from the Freedoms Foundation. Leader Syvette Burke notes the effort shows citizenry support for elections. The volunteer effort includes Ralph Johnson Lyton Bibwh and Jack Lowe, with Teddy Jones coordinating. The Ballot Battalion is part of a nation-wide movement of over 15,000 business and professional leaders across the United States and Canada.
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Wie
Club of Hope
He Freedoms Foundation
Washington
Syvette Burke
Batol Balaton
Ralph Johnson
Lyton
Stalin Climbed to Power Starts in Georgian Poverty
A biographical opening shows Vissarion Djugashvili, later Stalin, born in a Georgian peasant family in poverty. He grows up amid hardship, military service, and early exposure to Georgian patriotism shaping his later drive for power and control.
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William L. Ryan
IAP -Foraign Nova Atvalyat Poverly
Gori
Georgia
Vissarloh Djugashvili
Vissarton
D Sailer
Vissarion
Ekhteriina Chulander
Hunteur Athleide
Ms Vissarion
Yekaterina
Hersel
Yokutorinx
Visworlon
Joseph
Uaucasug
Rigala
Ireaeh
Cherry Sends Amendment to House Senate
Governor Francis Cherry submitted an amendment to strengthen the Fiscal Code and bar employers from doing business with a state agency. The measure aimed to widen state control and reinforce procurement safeguards, with Sen Lawrence Bhickwwoll and others debating its impact as the bill moved toward passage.
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Rocic
Andy
Stalen
Senate
Francis Chery
Truss
Sen Jobo
Crow
Department of Finance and Administration
Bourily
Commmissiona
Agencies
Troleliie
Tony
Lawrence Bhickwwoll
Vine Biud
Legislative Council
Siku Didedt
iMouell
Polio Victims Fundraising Efforts Detailed by County Chapter
The Atempstead county Nalishal Foundation for Infantili Paralyals reports 39 polio victims and 152 registered cases for the year. The Joans chapter spent $2,780 in 1033 with over $3,000 in unpaid bills. Half of raised funds stay locally, with the rest shared with the National Foundation for research and education. The county chapter expects to operate on advance funds from the Ald Fond for 1950 relief.
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Atempstead County
Nalishal Foundation For Infantiic Paralyals
Syveelle Burke
Trénaurer
Joans
Marel of Dimes
Mompatond
Navional Foundation
Hérmpntend County Poilo
Woundition
Ealdoy le Ald
Burke
U S Experts Wonder if Red Purge Will Come
Washington dispatch reports experts speculating on a possible purge of government and party officials in Russia after Stalin's death. Key figures Molotov and Barhhart are cited as central in the Moscow power struggle amid propaganda and fear of a bloodletting.
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U.S
John-M
Hightowera
Washington
Exeers
George Majenkov
Rusaia
Stoila
Wiley
Hd Staller Tahinistrates
Vv. M. Molotov
L. P. Bari
Council of
Ruavitaltur
Stijl
Komme
Dogred
The 25 Year Man Reigns as Elder Statesman in Business
A chaotic OCR styled piece highlights the 25 year veteran as the corporate elder statesman. It compares him to Connie Mack in politics and Bernara Baruch in business, celebrating loyalty, influence, and the bridge between old directors and new managers. The narrative mentions factory milestones, public ads, and a playful corporate ritual around long service.
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Mare
Jaapolis
Crite
Malenkov Leads Russia in Broad Government Shakeup
Moscow report outlines Malenkov taking power and a sweeping cabinet reorganization. The move aims to stabilize the regime after the death and shift control of key ministries and party organs. top Soviet officials and state bodies to be realigned as Malenkov consolidates authority in the wake of upheaval.
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Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Geolutenkov
Sudeesdor
Soluchor
Ethlin
Kyemilsy
Kyemilsy Wat Hii Duohg! Glove Gpvocraty of Tha ‘Deni Munis
Malenkoy
Vommiuniqn
Secial Union
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