Showdown with Russia seen as necessary to avert another world war
Dewitt Mackenzie argues a showdown with Russia at the Moscow conference may be required to avert a broader conflict. He warns without clear Western resolve, misunderstandings could escalate, risking global war as tensions across Europe Turkey Greece and Asia intensify. He suggests a decisive public declaration could force clarity.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Arthur Vandenberg
Greece
Dykas
Russia
Turkey
Korea
Sam
America
Hope Star Local Newspaper Masthead
The Hope Star publisher list and contact details for the Hope Arkansas newspaper include STAR PUBLISHING CO. Palmer president Alex Washburn secretary-treasurer. editor publisher Alex H Washburn Paul H Jones managing editor George W Hosmer mechanic superintendent Jess M Davis advertising manager Emma G Thomas cashier. It notes AP and NEA affiliations and subscription and national advertising reps.
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Star Publishing CO. Co
Palmer
Alex. HM. Washburn
Stor Re
South
Walnut Street Hope
Ark
Alex. H. Washburn
Paul H. Jones
George W. Hosmer
Mech
Jess MM. Davis
Emma G. Thomas
Local Names and Contributors List Yields Historic Total
A long county roll lists numerous individuals and couples alongside organizations and local businesses. The piece ends with a brief note that Elizabeth, wife of James Monroe, was the daughter of a notable figure linked to earlier revolutionary years.
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Elizabeth
James Monroe
Feuer
Tates
Windsor and Harrison Lose Out in Golf Match
In Western Beach Florida on March 12 Ben Hogan and Mike Phipps led the Reed Latham amateur professional golf tournament. The Duke of Windsor Edward VIII teamed with Pr E J Harrison finishing behind Hogan and Phipps. Marlborough Byrd tied with Harrbert and Fazio for top money. Bulla tied for second. Picard Ferrier and Vines tied for third. The former king carried an 18 stroke handicap while Harrison posted 68 in best ball.
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Western Beach
Fla
Ben Hogan
Mike Phipps
Reed Latham
Duke of Windsor
British Empire
Edward VIII
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Duke of Marlborough
Sam Byrd
New York
Phipps
Faolen
Chick Harbert
Detroit
George Fazio
Hogan
Johnny Bulla
Henry Picard
Jim Ferrier
Ellsworth Vines
Four Trapped Builders Rescued After Collapse
Delmar Rudd, 19, was rescued after more than 24 hours trapped in the ruins of a collapsed Cincinnati waterfront building. Firemen freed his father Albert Rudd, 45, found upright with a beam across his back. Rescue workers used a bucket brigade to clear debris and administered morphine to Delmar as he searched for his father. Fred Elsaesser, 76, remained unaccounted.
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Cincinnati
Albert Rudd
Delmar Rudd
Rudd
O. K
Wally Peskin
Peskin
Wallie Peskin
Alber Rudd
Fred Elsaesser
Western Fixture and Bar Supply Co
Jeskin
Harney Ouston
President Truman to take four day Florida rest
President Truman ordered his "sacred cow" ready for a mid afternoon flight to Key West Florida for a four day rest prescribed by his physician. The trip follows a three day Mexico visit and a major foreign policy address to Congress. He weighs 173 pounds and will be accompanied by sun shine swimming and relaxation.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Washington
Truman
Key West
Fla
Congress
Charles G. Ross
Wallace H. Graham
Ross
Mexico
Florida
Mexico City
Waco
Tex
Graham
Property Tax Vote Plan Recommended by Committee
A Joint Conference Committee recommended constitutional amendments on property tax and voter registration to the Arkansas legislature. All measures approved by the Senate would permit laws for voter registration procedures, allow school districts to fix a millage tax, and authorize general property tax authority, with committee members not unanimous on findings.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Senate
Crow
Hope
Cher
Springdale
Texas
Sen. Bessaen
Leachville
Legislative Council bill fails to pass in Senate
In Little Rock on March 12 a House approved bill to appropriate 26800 dollars a year for operation of the Arkansas legislative council was defeated in the Senate. Senators Lookadoo Screeton Baker and others debated representation and funding while the Fiscal Control Board might yet fund the council. The measure needed 27 favorable votes but received 20 to 6 before a clincher motion was adopted.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Legislative Council
Senate
State Board of Control
Lookadoo
Arkadelphia
Fiscal Control Board
General Assembly
Sen
Screeton
Hazen
Arkansas
Sen. Baker
West Helena
East Arkans‘ns
Council
Oil Recovery Plan Urges Legislature to Act
The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission urged immediate legislation to require cooperation for secondary oil recovery in gulf coastal fields. The summary by George H. Fancher and Donald K. MacKay notes vacuum removal, operator cooperation, and jurisdictional changes as keys to boosting output, with an estimated 204.5 to 261 million barrels extra recoverable by secondary methods.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission
Gulf
Arkansas
General Assembly
George H. Fancher
University of Texas
Donald K. MacKay
Commission
O.C. Bailey
el Dorado
Bailey
Senate Debates Tax Reform Proposals Amid House Session
Gov Laney pushes to move state from general property tax to local control. Minority oppose Bearden and Cloer amendments over emergency tax limits and school district caps. Rep Chastain backs Crow amendment for emergency action if poll tax outlawed. Debate pauses for lunch as House weighs committee recommendations and the eight day rule proposal.
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Senate
Laney
Sen
Smith
Reyno
Rep
Ward
Lee
Bearden
Cloer
Chastain
Sebastian
House
Congress
Montgomery
Handled Mail Volumes By New York Postal Office
The Greater New York postal operation processes over 64 million dollars in daily mail value with more than 12 million pieces of ordinary mail 135000 pieces of registered mail 300000 pounds of newspapers and 60000 parcel packages handled daily by 14000 employees.
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New York
Arkansas Senate Defeats Election Reform Bill in 1947 Session
Little Rock March 12. A sweeping election law reform bill approved 72-0 by the House was defeated 16-9 in the Senate, leaving the measure shelved for the session ending tomorrow. The bill would have repealed poll tax assessments, made election law violations felonies, and replaced ballot duplicates with a stub. The defeat ends the controversy for this session.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Senate
House
Sen. Caviness
Sen
Trussell
State Revenue Department
Welfare Department
U. S
Fulbright
D-Ark
Arkansas Veterans’ Service Bureau
House of Representatives
Veterans’ Service Bureau
State Department of the American Legion
Veterans’ Service Commission
Service Bureau
Filipinos Vote for Equal Island Rights and Funds
Manila reports show a 3 to 1 vote approving parity for Americans in the Philippines in exchange for capital to develop the nation. The measure grants free trade for leading exports and about 600 million dollars in rehabilitation funds from the United States. A bystander named Simeon Varela died from a grenade blast at a mass meeting where President Roxas spoke. One person was arrested for ink dumping in a ballot box.
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Manila
United States
Carlos Romulo
United Nations
Simeon Varela
Manuel Roxas
SSS Tonic Promises Sleep Relief From Stomach Distress
An ad claims stomach gas sour food taste disrupts sleep and appetite and that SSS Tonic increases gastric juice flow. It says improved digestion builds red blood, aids anemia, and improves sleep, mood, and energy with a special activating formula.
Market Report Chicago Live Poultry and Butter Prices
Market report from Chicago on March 12 notes firm live poultry with eight truck receipts and no cars. Leg horn fowl 23 cents roasters 33 to 35 cents fry ers 30 to 32 cents. butter steadier with 286,087 receipts and varied grade prices. U S extras and standards prices listed with little change.
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Chicago
U S
National Stockyards Market Report March 12
Hog prices 25 to 50 cents higher than Tuesday, bulk 170 to 270 pounds at 27.00 to 27.50, lighter weights 22.75 to 24.50, sows 22.25 to 24.25. Cattle and calves mixed steady with steers 22.75 to 24.50, heifers 21.00 to 23.00, cows 10.25 to 14.50, bulls 15.00 to 16.50, vealers 14.00 to 27.00. Sheep and lambs 25 to 50 cents lower, good fed lambs 23.75 to 24.25.
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Sheen
Grain and Provisions Markets End Mixed as Wheat Dips
Heavy selling near the close erases earlier wheat gains after Truman's request for Greece Turkey aid. Wheat falls up to 12 1 2 cents, closes steady to 3 cents lower. corn and oats also ease. Cotton futures gain on favorable consumption estimates and UNRRA plans to ship cash and loans to Hungary and China.
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Chicago
Truman
Congress
Greece
Turkey
New York
Washington
UNRRA
China
Hungary
New Orleans Cotton Futures Rise on Mill Buying
New Orleans on March 12 saw cotton futures climb as mills bought to fix prices and short coverings, with closing prices steady at 35 cents to 2 dollars per bale.
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New Orleans
Arkansas Senate defeats bid to repeal signed ads law
In Little Rock on March 12 the Senate voted 28 to 2 against repealing the law requiring political advertisements in Arkansas to be signed. The bill, already passed by the House 56 to 20, was championed by Sen Bearden of Leachville. Sen Trussell of Fordyce argued the law targets unsigned slander and noted some signed ads are paid by groups choosing signatures.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Senate
House
Bearden Leachville
Trussell
Fordyce
Bearden
Blevins Juniors Stage Annual Play Friday Night
The Junior Class of Blevins High School presents Oh, Promise Me on Friday March 14 at 8 o clock in the high school gym. The cast includes Earl Dorman Kenneth Myrick Jack Samuels Jean Smith Mary Lou Hutson Mary Fern White Ramona Sewell Paula Faye Jones Dorothy Mae Graves Joyce Davis Bobbie Coopwood Lucille Bonds.
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Blevins High School
Earl Dorman
Kenneth Myrick
Jack Samuels
Jean Smith
Mary Lou Hutson
Mary Fern White
Ramona Sewell
Paula Faye Jones
Dorothy Mae Graves
Joyce Davis
Bobbie Coopwood
Lucille Bonds
Archery Event Punctuated by Flags and Ties
Enthusiastic markers at English archery matches flood the field with dramatic gestures. Players perform dramatic acts as archers make a bil and the crowd reacts with waving white flags and tied gestures.
Art On Books In Italy Reveals Hidden Front Edge Designs
In 16th century Italy book dealers painted the front edges so the full pattern appeared only when an entire set stood together on a shelf. The concealed artwork depended on proper arrangement to form the complete design.
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Italy
Influenza Forces Malvern School Closures
Malvern closed its public schools due to an influenza epidemic. City Health Officer W G Hodges reported about 300 students and five teachers absent.
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Malvern
Malvern Public Schools
W.G. Hodges
Trading summary for higher Medich high and Dec closes
The report lists daily trading figures with highs lows and closes across several months. B bid activity noted. Key entries include May high 34.63 low 32.18 close 34.63 and Oct high 29.94 low 32.18 close 29.87 with December high 29.01 low 28.65 close 29.00.
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Medich
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