Civil rights battle heats as new voting plan floats
The administration proposes a new referee style voting plan to police ballots claiming minority suppression. Democrats, Republicans and White House aides indicate backing from several lawmakers as civil rights forces push a unified approach. President Eisenhower reiterates support for the seven point program and calls for nonviolent demonstrations while warning against violence in racial matters. The House debates the proposal amid divisions among civil rights supporters and legislative maneuvering to unite behind a single plan.
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Hell Rgins
Emmanuel Celler
New York
House
Eisenhower
Tll
Senate Woltel
House Bakers
Stalinas
Joe Morton 62 Dies at Home Tuesday
Joe Morton aged 62 a local undertaker died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday. He is survived by his wife Jolly Ris, Ralph Roberts of Hopay Harold Roberts of Seagraves Tex Paul Roberts of Houston and Bill Morton of Fort Smith a daughter Jean Morton of Halston two brothers Flenry and Leonard Morton of Hope. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Hope Gospel Tabernacle by Rev W C Lane, Buried by Lerndon-Carnelly Funeral Service, Will in lly Grave Cemetery.
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Joe Morton
Jolly
Ris
Ralph Roberts
Hopay
Harold Roberts
Seagraves
Tex
Paul Roberts
Houston
Bill Morton
Fort Smith
Jean Morton
Halston
Flenry
Leonard Morton
Hope
Wam
Hope Gospel
Wibe
Weather Forecast and Temperature Trends Across Arkansas Regions
Regional forecast from the Associated Press reports mostly cloudy conditions across Arkansas with cool afternoons and variable temperatures. It notes high temperatures ranging from the mid 30s to the 90s in different zones, with lows in the 20s to 40s, and extended forecasts predicting cooler than normal temperatures and chances of showers late in the week.
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Associated Press
Long
Arkansas
Sonight
Marsh
Jail break attempt ends with arrests in Arkansas sting
Sheriff L C Yoling identified prisoners Harvey Edward Lingle and Nick Hansen, both Chicago youths, as involved in a federal auto theft case. Joseph Smith, 29, of Connecticut, faces larceny charges. A stolen steel-bottomed car was used to pry cell bars during the incident.
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Bert’ Catiti
Campbell
L.C. Yoling
Harvey ‘Edward Lingle
Nick Hansen
Chicago
Eisenhower Endorses Nixon for 1960 Nomination
President Eisenhower publicly endorsed Vice President Richard Nixon for the Republican presidential nomination. He indicated Nixon has no current opposition, while denying a formal endorsement at the Gridiron Club dinner. The president stressed his clear preference for Nixon in answering reporters.
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Marvin 1
Arrowsmith
Washington
Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Hisenhower
Nixon
White House
Fiserthower
Club Teules
Eiserhower
Nixon Eisenhower
Russell Seeks 2nd Term as Circuit Clerk
The Star foray announces Jamie Russell’s bid for reelection as Hempstead County Circuit Clerk. He highlights improvements like a photostat machine and pledges a businesslike office, inviting public inspection and continued economical service if reelected.
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Russell
Jamie Russell
Hempstead County
Man of the Year Candidate Named in Civic Awards
Walter J. Frans, aged 4, recognized by civic clubs as a potential City Man of the Year. Rey, an interviewer for the state Employment Security Division, is cited in coverage of the event.
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Apu
Egould
Walter J. Frans
Rey
Jaca
Secaully Division
Arkansas Children's Colony Training Center Dedication
David B Rayne superintendent describes the $1,200,000 Arkansas Children's Colony for mentally retarded children. Opened Sept 4 after a decade of effort, the Conway north site spans 405 acres with a $400,000 annual budget and 256 current students amid a waiting list. The facility aims to provide specialized care, representing Arkansas as a late adopter of such programs in the nation.
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Arkansas Childrens Colony
Arkansas
Ilope’ Kiwanis Club
David 8. Rayne
Conway
Hempstead Equity
Ray
Nevada
Alaska
Mr. Ray
C. &. Lewis
Haskell "Jones
Guernsey Senior Class Stages Friday Night Play
Mama's Baby Boy? a stage show titled by Guernsey Senior Class to be performed Friday at 7 30 pm. Admission is 3 cents for students and 80 cents for adults. Cast includes Genia Noy Well Desall Black Dean Coriffinl Jo Mosier Wanda Black Charles Hallis Susie Guay Joan Jones Wrenetta Cleaver Jimny Grey l Peg Rosenbewn.
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Guernsey
Genia Noy Well
Desall Black
Dean Coriffinl
Jo Mosier
Wanda Black
Charles Hallis
Susie Guay
Joan Jones
Wrenetta Cleaver
Jimny Greyl
Peg Rosenbewn
Prescott Presbyterian Lead and Bible Class Attendance Drama
Fractured report from Prescott noting a miscount in a Sunday attendance tally by the Presbyterian Bible Class. Leaders led the Prescott group to a margin shift, Easter Sunday deadline for the class contest, rescheduled events, and a community steak breakfast planned by Lester Lobbs and John Lane with services and social events through spring.
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Altes
Prescott
Sii
Cay Palymple
Prescott Bible Class
Radii Bygadcualers
Jones
Flaskel Jones
Arume Winmels
Hope
Mis
Lester Lobbs
Little Joes
John Lane
Aim
Wemen te Trigl EL BORALO Latil case heard
Arkansas report outlines charges against Shirley Carey Say 25 and Ann White 29 for second degree murder with a focusing on alleged involvement in a domestic incident. The proceedings indicate the court date and initial arraignment details.
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EL Boralo
Ark
Shirley Carey
Ann White
Luelay
Degiae
Marder Chardes
Fila Stale Bing
Ynglher
Edi Arlee Gage
Ike
Cele
Scouts Will Travel Trail of Tears
Scouts from Bradley Troop 72 plan a 50 mile spring trek along the Trail of Tears from Camp Pione to Glover River Oklahoma, April 14-16 under the Bradley American Legion Post sponsorship. Leonard Graham, troop leader, will ride to blaze the route and mark campsites for future annual trips through Oklahoma.
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le Cada Council
Leonard Grahaim
Ed Lomoi
Okahoma
Pionee
New Hatfield
Oklahoma
Bradley Troop '72
Lae American Legion Post
Graham
Bradley A
Hatfield
Watson
O&klshorma
Fhre Mountain ‘Towers
Mountain Park Nivear
Shemwood
Glover River
How To Be Sane In A Crazy World Talk At Mission
Reverend Bennett spoke at Mone Lions Chili weekly Ninchepy revival mornings and evenings at irk Baptist Church. He previously led Beech Street Baptist in Yexarkuon and now serves as Supl of New Work for the Sqitay School Bond in Nashville. Bennett was introduced by Dan McClanahan with remarks from Lian James Murray. Bennett urged three steps to calm life: foster patronism, keep humor, and give God a chance in daily affairs.
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Fev
Lian James Murray
Ares
God Aji
Public meetings to explain Bangs disease certification plan
Residents are urged to attend a series of meetings at local courthouses and schoolhouses to learn how the Bangs disease care plan will be implemented. Officials from the veterinary department will discuss steps toward certification and expected timeline for local counties.
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Hempsveal Coty Bey
Hope
Guuply
Columbus
Sehool House
Lugu - Briday Marella
Bio
Pulian
Ony Mendes
Marth
Situet House
Urdp Oak
Police Crackdown on South Carolina Demonstrations
About 500 protesters were arrested in the largest post‑demonstration crackdown in the South. Orangeburg and Atlanta actions saw police use tear gas and hoses to disperse students from NAACP linked protests at cafeterias and federal buildings. Arrests totaled roughly 850 students with most charged with disorderly conduct and released on bond. Rev. J. B. Sharper and NAACP leaders condemned the actions as excessive force.
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National Assn
Slraty Lnvin
Orangebarg
D.C
Posee
Georsia
A. D. William King
Martin Luther King
Je. Negra Integratinn
South Carolina
St. Migustine
Pin
South Caralina A, &T
Claflin
J. B. Sharper
Naacp Conference
Uial
Sirongam
South
Carolina
City M
Georgy Levishalive
License Transfer Application Named in Berryville
An application for transfer of license was received targeting Berryville Arkansas. The applicants include Ernest Awe and Letajo Towed along with Waller M. Pulller and Mary Huth Pullgy. Also mentioned are Lymbery as related party. The request moves toward Gaui Radio and Equipment Co. and involves multiple named individuals.
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Washington
API
Come
Impications Commission
Berryville
Atk
Gaui Hadio and Equipment Co
Fem
Eas
Ernest M
Letajo Towed
Waller M. “Puller Dy
Mary Huth
Uise Lymbery
Gov. Ore weighs bid for fourth term and 1960 race
CMYPLE Rock reports Gov. Ore contemplates seeking a fourth term and possibly a run for the presidency or the U S Senate. He pledges to defend states rights amid calls for anti integration actions while vowing to back stronger teacher salaries and industrial grants. Opponent Brice Bonnell labels the race a sharp ideological contest, with Foson issues shaping the platform and attacks.
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API
Lilia Rook
Userpalian
Welgens Alti Parsons
Brice Bonnell
Auhus
Bennnett
Faubus
Weather Picture Is Pacid Today
State Police headquarters reported roads open across the state as a snowstorm lingered. Winter precipitation left ground cover in northern Arkansas while temperatures ranged from the mid 40s to mid 30s with highs yesterday between 35 and 44 degrees.
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Associated Press
Avkuises
Elale
Arkanais
Mayetteville
Walnut Ride
Pine Bluff
Walnut Ridge
All Around Town Legion Post Event Listings
Town notices show a November 12 American Legion Post wall banquet and Thursday events at local courthouses and stores. Multiple names appear with scattered times and places including Spring Hill, Collins Grocery, Powell Grocery, and Jann Hackers home, plus mentions of a draining schedule and distant academic references.
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American Legion Post
Filtte Courtroum
Dlempstead
Eugen Cox
Boulmobile Seliwdwe
Aay Anvils
Uime Bae Partier
Spring Hill
Behugis
Ikum
Collins
Jann Hackers Horne
Witham
Powell
Vox's
Obituary Notice for 75 Year Old Dies at Home
Mrs. ua Strain aged 78 died Tuesday at the home of a She is survived by her daughter Oui Webb of Columb ia and others including Mary Havinom of Ville and Miss Betsy Muron, funeral Thursday at Holly Grove My 1st Church Herndon & Cor in charge with services.
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Ua Strain
Blruud Gil
Ure
Oui Webb
Columb
Drs
Ulily
Powers
Alary Havinom
Ville
Ther Sinters
Nuni Morgan
Trogy
Bettsy
Bettsy Miruon Wid Mrs. Jeff Gilbeyt Lewisy
Ile
Holly Grove
Chorey
Herndon & Cor
Arridge Neils
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