Trapped miners in West Virginia mine near rescue
Rescuers press to reach eight miners trapped for over 24 days after a fire in an Island Creek coal mine. Officials say the fire was out of control and a parallel tunnel may have allowed the men to barricade themselves about 500 feet away. Weather and road conditions hinder efforts while crews fight smoke and flames.
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Apiza
Island Creek Goal Co
Ming
Here
Road Commission
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Island Creek
West Virginia
Jobson
Willian K. Donaldson
Indie
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Kyle Blair
Carter
James
Ukeming
Choie Foreman
Elonhohe
Bovyusa
Kennedy Stock Up in New Hampshire Primary
Kennedy's presidential stock rose after a record Democratic showing in New Hampshire. Nixon smashed the GOP vote, with Kennedy at 42,907 and Nixon at 65,077 by nearly all precincts reporting. The results boost Kennedy's momentum as the first of six state primaries, while Nixon's margin narrowed speculation on Kennedy's campaign strength. Continued on Page Six
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New Hampshire
Richard M. Nixon
Los Massachusetts
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Kennedy
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Burien
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Nine Nations Meet on Expanded Economic Aid Plan
Washington AP reports nine wealthier nations begin a conference to craft a stepped up foreign economic aid program aimed at offsetting Soviet influence. Participants include United States Canada West Germany Belgium Italy Portugal Japan with a proposed total about 9.0 billion dollars directed to Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
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Free World
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Soviet Union
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West Germany
Belgium
Italy
Portugal
Japan
Finnal
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Asia
Middle East
State Faces More Cool Weather Ahead
The Associated Press reports Arkansas will continue to see cooler conditions with early day temperatures in the upper 20s to around 40 by afternoon. Highs vary from the upper 20s in the north to near 40 in the south with tonight’s lows in the 20s.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Arkansas Weather Summary for Early March Period
Forecast covers all Arkansas sections with cloudy to partly cloudy skies and cool conditions. Temperatures range from the upper 40s tonight to mid 40s central and mid to high 40s elsewhere, with scattered showers possible and highs around 40s to mid 40s. Rain chances diminish by mid period.
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West Ubis Piterngen
Janess Lenight
Associated Press
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Park Contract Let And Banquet Honors Local Dealers
A park project in Hope Arkansas awarded a contract to Ford Mel Company and others with $24,500 amount noted. A banquet will honor dealers and community contributors including Sam Cook and Jean Glave, with plans for a new water supply lake at Pett Juan Mountain area and a local plant to serve families. The VFW convenes at 8 pm to install new officers.
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Hope, Ark
Ford Mel Company
Lesdle Hock
Liavies
Ad Tugies
Rook
Sam Cook
Tate
Jean Glave
Willig Fugict
A.K
Arkansas City Population Figure Contested in Census Note
The Arkansas state board and Secretary of State C. Ge Hall discuss a population figure around 4,000 as a 1950 census estimate for Pocahontas. Saul Burrow cites a recent special census that pushes the number past the threshold, triggering potential city status changes under state law.
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Ipal
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C. Ge Hall
Arkansas
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Pocahonitts
Saul Burrow
Cessis
Eisenhower Says U S Latin Ties Near High Point
President Eisenhower announced in a nationwide address that U S relations with Latin America have reached an all time high. He cited a strong overall partnership while noting Cuba as a notable exception amid a Cuba incident and tensions over Havana’s handling of an explosion inquiry. He framed his South American tour as constructive and emphasized avoiding misunderstandings while supporting regional economic diversification.
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Kiwanians Hear Texarkana Plant Proposal
Texarkana’s new 60 million dollar plant will take about two years to build and, once operating, is expected to employ 600 people. Nebson leads the Texarkana Committee of 100 to attract the industry as the Texarkana Chamber and City Council collaborate with local Kiwanis guests including Hall Medders Elis Baykins and others.
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L. &. Gilliland
Hope Kiwanis
Nebson
Texarkana Committee
Texarkana C of C
Vsexarkana
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Clu
BN ‘Hall
Garland Medders
Cecil O'S
Fred Elis
Jon Baykins
al Page
Mitchell LaGrenc
Askell Jones
George Puck
Ned Puiean
Cuban reply roils over US protest and ship blast
Cuba's Raul Roa denounces U S statements as aggressive and misleading while demanding a respectful reply from Washington. Herter calls Castro's claims unfounded as an international commission investigates the La Double explosion that killed over 100 people aboard the French ship.
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U.S
Patteyson
Herier
Cashe
Farmers urged to release unused acreage to county committee
Farmers are urged to release unused plantation acres to the County ASC for conservation and future years. Under rules a producer must leave at least 75 percent of the planted allotment to preserve eligibility and avoid losses to their individual farm and county. County officials request cooperation to avoid systemic acreage loss and ensure program stability.
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Hempstead
ABC
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Pullire
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Asc
Ullwe
Wilice
Mallu
Imrauds
Rockefeller Reappointed by Governor
AP report states Winthrop Rockefeller is reappointed to the Arkansas Development Commission by Governor Rockefeller. The article notes the commission’s structure and that other members are elected, with no changes to the term length or overall board composition.
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Panbua
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New Officers Elected by Cancer Group
A newly organized Hempstead County chapter of the American Cancer Society met at Branch Hospital Cafeteria. Arkansas division officers led the meeting and announced officers including President Myra Cook, Vice President Mrs Earl O Neal, and other board members, with plans for April activities and a March meeting date.
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Tom Snot Lavass
Arkansas
American Canvey Society
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Earl O'Neal
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J O'Neal
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Science Fair Planned at Local School
The Hope Junior High and Hope Senior High School plan a two day science fair in the gym with exhibits in two divisions. Public viewing times are Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 6 pm and 2 to 5 pm respectively. Instructors Don Die and Kat White will oversee the event and invite the public to view the students achievements in science.
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Lie
S Pak
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Amd
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Setanee
Lippets Uhird Setance Aie
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Sudents
Ex Hope Woman Dies in Little Rock
Mrs Lele Watson aged 75 longtime resident of Lupe, Gillie Hock, dies in Little Rock. Survived by two children in Line, Stock aind Mes, and sister Mrs Trates Glenhorn of Tope. Funeral Friday in Little Rock.
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Little Rock
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Tammer
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Elle Telus
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Cglibors
Gladys WeArmnend
Line
Stock Aind Mes
Princess Sleving
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Tipton Returned to Texas in Police Action
Fragmentary OCR notes report Tipton being returned to Texas by officers after a raid or arrest. Mentions involve state police, a person named Slaton, and references to various locations and times. The readable text is garbled but centers on Tipton’s custody and related policing activity.
Senate Cloture Debate Shapes State of Union Fight
Lawmakers in the Senate press toward cloture on a bitter debate over civil rights and antidiscrimination measures. Leaders from both parties indicate votes and procedural maneuvers will determine whether debate is curtailed or extended into a broader battle over Southern unity and reform.
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Viets
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Republicns
Maine
Leider Lyle Tormson
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Johnson
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Divorce Suit Brought in Los Angeles Court
A divorce action is filed in Los Angeles by Jose Avie Seieyngis against Low Abbas Eu. The case cites grounds of incompatibility and seeks division of property. Details on custody and support are not provided in the readable text.
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Jose Avie Seieyngis
Low Abbas EU
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