Armory project in Hope takes 22 years to complete
The town celebrates completion of a $75,000 National Guard Armory after a long push, with local figures recalling political battles and delays since 1920. Coverage ties in a Life Magazine biographical piece on Joseph L. Mankiewicz and recollections of neighboring Wilkes-Barre childhoods and local Jewish families.
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National Guard
Little Rock
Roy Anderson
Roy
State Military Department
Capitol
James I. Pilkinton
Royce Weisenberger
Hempstead County
Life Magazine
Joseph L. Mannkiewicz
20Th Century-Fox
Mankiewicz
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
Herman
Erna
Joe
Ham Fisher
Hami
Joe Palovka
The
Arkansas Gazette
Weitzenkorn
Louis
World
Hillman Academy
Westeenkorn
New York
Greenwich Village
McMath Faces Criticism Over Education Financing And Tracks
In Little Rock on March 10, Gov Sid MecMath faced criticism from four legislators and Rep Glenn Walther of Pine County. Delegates at a Missouri Beta club convention heard MecMath fault the 58th general assembly for failing to adequately fund education. Walther blamed the governor for public school finances and cited MecMath’s opposed Dixie Downs track proposal versus his Hot Springs track visit on moral grounds.
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Little Rock
Sid MecMath
Sith Arkansas General Assembly
McMath
Arkansas Missouri Beta Club
58Th General Assembly
Glenn Walther
Pine County
Ask Change in Cotton Formula At East Arkansas Bankers
About 250 East Arkansas bankers adopted a resolution urging Congress to establish a more reasonable and workable price program for raw cotton. The group elected R. A. Porter of Blytheville as chairman with W. M. Campbell of Forrest City as predecessor, E. R. Browning of Paragould as vice-chairman, and John M. Moye of Helena as secretary treasurer. E J McKinley and Shelby Ford spoke on price controls and banking concerns. The note ends with an unrelated astronomical line about Earth’s distance from the sun and the moon.
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Forrest City
Congress
East Arkansas
Arkansas Baners Association
Office of Price Stabilization
R. A. Porter
Blytheville
W. M. Campbell
E. R. Browning
Paragould
John M. Moye
Helena
Secrelay
E. J. McKinley
State Bank
Shelby Ford
Springdale
The
Arkansas Bankers Association
Senate Approves Drafting Youths 18 Years Old
Washington march 10 the senate approved a permanent program for universal military training and the draft of 18 year olds with a 79 to five vote. A similar measure is pending in the house. The plan lowers the draft age and sets phased induction while delaying college deferments for three years. The measure faces house action before Easter with passage likely after extensive debate.
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Washington
Senate
House Armed Services Committee
House
Dirksen
Ilinois
Jenner
Indiana
Langer
North Dakota
Schorppel
Kansas
Walker
Idaho
Andon Johnson
D'Pax
Johnson
Korea
Probers to Clean Out Criminal Links in Liquor Trade
Senator Kefauver said his crime investigation committee will publish records to purge criminal elements from the liquor industry. Testimony cited dry states flooded with tax free whisky from two Cairo wholesale houses. many ex bootleggers joined wholesale trade after repeal. Dwight Avis said the IRS will use the data to deny permits to applicants with criminal records and push annual permit renewals to curb crime.
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Washington
Sena Lor Kefauver
D-Tenn
Toe
Lquor
Cairo
Kefauver
Crime Investigating Committee
Dwight Avis
Internal Revenue Bureau
Avis
Alcohol Tax Unit
Morrison May Seek to Patch Differences
London March 10 14 Veteran Laborite Herbert Morrison takes over as Britain’s foreign secretary amid expected policy continuity but with a different approach to East West issues. Morrison’s experience and patience are balanced against Bevin’s more combative style as Labour eyes internal shifts and a potential left bloc influence in Parliament.
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London
Herbert Morrison Taal
Brilain
Sorin
Britain
Morrison
Bevin
Foreign Polley
Socialist Party
Atilee
House of Commons
James Chuter Ede
Labor
Anen Bevan
Rand
Aways
To Contract for Hospital in May
Howard Fichenbaum, architect for the proposed University of Arkansas teaching hospital, said a construction contract would be let before mid May. Recommendations on the contract will go to the university board of trustees in Fayetteville. The hospital will be funded by a cent per pack cigarette tax increase approved by the Arkansas General Assembly. Mississippi medical school officials visited to study plans for the Arkansas medical center amid Jackson construction plans.
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Little Renk
Howard Fichenbaum
University of Arkansas
Eichenbaum
University
Fayetteville
Arowth
Ald
Arkansas General Assembly
University of Mississippi Medical School
Arkansas Medical Center
Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson
Hope on Broadcast to Mention His Show Visit Hope Coliseum
Horace Heidt will discuss his regular cause show on Sunday night at 8 30 over CBS. He will note his appearance at Hope Coliseum next Thursday night March 39.
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Reguar
CBS
Horace Heidt
Hope Coliseum
Donations to Red Cross Reach $437
A partial report lists numerous local donors including Cobb's Radio Service Allen Bleetrie Co Henry Hotel Byers Drug Store Lewis McLatty Scott's Store Herbert Burns Roy Anderson Joe's City Bakery Myers Baking Co Mope Furniture Co Yellow Car Ward's Drug Store Repban's Dept. Store Diffle Hardware Burke's Shoe Store Routen & Company A Richards Gibson Drug Davis Furniture Polk Singleton Gro City Cleaners Hall Cleaner Hatter. The campaign total shows 427,485 in uses and a final collected amount of 437.
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Cobb's
J. V. LaGrassa ., Pve
Allen Bleetrie Co
Henry Hotel
Byers Drug
Lewis-McLatty, Inc
Scott's
Canal
Herbert Burns
Roy Anderson & Co
Joe's City Bakery
Myers Baking Co
Mope Furniture Co
Sam ‘Roueh
Miss Henry's
Ward's Drug
Repban's Dept
Diffle Harware Co
Burke's Shoe
Routen & Company
D. A. Richards
Box score on the Legislature Tite Rack
Box score on the 60 day session shows 968 bills introduced, 432 approved, 240 signed by the governor, 132 defeated and 240 vetoed during the sixty day general assembly activities.
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Tite Rack
D'I
Sth General Assembly
Career Day at High School Showcases Local Vocational Figures
Career Day at Whiley Tine High School features speakers from Arkansas institutions and industries. Representatives from Vibtous occupations will discuss opportunities, with exhibits by colleges across Arkansas. The event, under Guidance director Harvee Hubbard, aims to help students plan college paths.
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Apel @ Hope High School
Loch Kilests Wall
Bibby
American Ahines
Little Rock
Carroll McGaughey
Arkansas Ganettey
All. Bell
Amy Jen Greene
Lenderson State Teachers College
Arkadelphia
W. W. McFartin
Aim
Hazel Dabney
Biceniery
Ploe Bie
Wait Wilson
Rev. d. M. Lam
Miins
Cecil Bite
Oliver Adaims
Witter Sims
George Wright
Arkansas
Elege Cay Lille
Harvee Hubbard
Ministers Hope to Make Progress in Paris Talks
Western delegates from the United States Britain France and West Germany held a four power session in Paris amid efforts to reach agreement on a single list of topics for a future Big Four foreign ministers meeting. A two and a half hour huddle followed, with observers noting West Germany’s demand to be heard before any talks on a German issue.
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Paris
Andyui Gromye
Ein Cini
United States
Berlin
Prange
Rass
Toplus
America
Ate
Philip C. Jessup
Yarialy
Gromyko
Howe
Breneh Foreign Ministry
West Germany
Germany
Earler
Jessup
Ernest Davies
Guards at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Call It an Honor
Fifteen servicemen stationed at Fort Myer Virginia guard the tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington National Cemetery day and night. They endure heat and cold with a now around the clock schedule since 1937. Sgt Morelli selects guards for sweatiness and appearance and serves as wreath bearer for presidential ceremonies. Night life includes wildlife and eerie sounds as guards stay vigilant and serious about their duty, describing it as a great honor to serve.
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Arthur Edson
Hal Boyle
Washington
Marek
Fort Myur
Arington National Cemetery
Potomac River
Casper J. Morelli
Olyphant
Morelli
Tinen
Morel
Morchi
Edward Barwick
Brooklyn
Barwick
Arlington
Murelli
Phc
Joseph &. Donato
Philadelphia
Pfe
Donald Hubert Wagner
Federal Jury to Peek at RFC Findings
Washington reports a federal grand jury will review possible law violations tied to the RFC probe. The Senate Banking subcommittee requested action, with Dawson urged to testify amid allegations of improper pressures on the REC and questions of White House influence.
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Washington
Reconstruction Chance Corporation Nfyence
Justier Department
Ah Newnet
White House
Aido
Donald Dawson
Dawson
REC
Wutbright
Avmiee
Subcommittee
Vna
Gubpoehn
Dawso Bo
Johnston Gridlock Fails to Push Peace Plan Forward
Washington reports say Erle Johnston’s bid for a softer wage peace amid the wake of the control controversy stalled as AFL and CIO sources say the remodeled wage stabilization board lacks sufficient power. Industry and labor balk at unlimited jurisdiction, while wholesale prices reach a new high, bolstering fears of persistent inflation and dimming hopes for a near-term breakthrough.
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Washington
Erle Johston
Rity
Torg
Ner
AFL
CIO
Induastry
Gettle Dlapulea
Bureau of Labor
Girl Scouts Observe 39th Year Across Radio Broadcasts
The Girl Scouts of America marks 39 years on Monday March 12 with 110 members from 4 Hope Brownie and 6 scout troops taking part. Nationwide observance airs on Mutual Radio, Sunday at 6 30 and Monday at 5 pm on Nick Carter and Mark Trail programs.
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Girl Scouts of America
Hope
Nick Carter
Troops to Europe Still Unsettled
Washington Maatah 19 The troops for Europa controversy unfold in the senate and spread to the house as Republicans push to extend the draft debate. GOP leaders claim a broader authorization is needed while President’s influence remains uncertain amid looming floor fights. House Speaker Rayburn doubts full backing for the plan.
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Washington
Europa
Senate
House
Congress
Europe
Martin
Muasspechuselty
Halelock
Arends
Iailo
Motor Manners Good Safety Message Emphasized
Mrs. David Griffin, president of the Hope Business and Professional Women's Club, announced March observance of Motor Manners to promote driving safety. The Arkansas Federation and Bates Council endorsed the theme urging public attention to better driving manners and courtesy in March activities.
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David Griffin
Hope Business
Ana
Arkansan Bates Council
Arekansan Federation
Gaa
Tokyo Front Lines Report Theatre of War Fragment
Reported from Tokyo on March 10 details a chaotic battlefield scene as UN forces push toward Seoul. Troops of the 36th Air Wolfhound Regiment engage near the Han River and across plains to the north amid bombardments and counterfire.
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Tokyo
Oli Naktons
Nancy
Ante Ekutabe
U.N
Trontine
Gebal
Bool
Seoul
Ont Ua
Nivandy
Okays Thr Changes to Reorganize State Government
A garbled OCR note outlines proposals to amend the state constitution and reorganize government. It mentions a March election, a Senate vote, a five member commission plan, and gubernatorial action, with references to people and dates obscured by distortion.
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Senate
Aral A
Sion
Sofone
Tro Ata Wore
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