Teletypesetter pioneer Walter Morey dies in Los Angeles
Walter W. Morey who perfected the Teletypesetter device died last week in Los Angeles. The system, built on Linotype and perforated tape, enabled automatic type from central punchings and spread across American newspapers after World War II. Morey helped popularize teletypesetter circuits now standard in many papers from Texarkana to El Dorado and from Hope to Helena, marking a key evolution in newsroom production.
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Walter W. Morey
Los Angeles
America
Otto Mergenthaler
Linotype
Walter Morey
Telegraph
Associated Press
United Press
International News Service
Southwest Arkansas
Tot Springs
Hope Stars
Magnolia Banner-News
Camden News
el Dorado Evening Times
Texarkana
Helena
de Queen
el Dorado
Palmer
Ray Kimball
Telétypeseller’ Corporaion
Teletype
Texas
Publshers Association
Oder
Mr. Morey
Frank Gannett
Rochester
Lindbergh
Paris
Hope Officer Aboard Hit Ship Aboard Wisconsin
Lt. Gg E. P. Young Jr. serving aboard the USS Wisconsin was aboard a ship hit recently during Korea war era newsreels. The incident highlights dangers faced by crew members amid ongoing hostilities.
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Hope
Wisconsin
E. P. Young Jr
Morris Faces More Trouble From Officials
Washington reports Morris drew fresh government scrutiny as he sent questionnaires to 25,000 higher paid officials seeking income sources, signaling a wider anti corruption push while Senate leaders chaired by McCarran moved to curb Morris powers. The dispute follows Morris’s contentious ship deal investigations and his prior testimony about alleged Communist front connections. McCarran urged denying Morris authority to seize records without Senate approval, citing disrespect for Congress.
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Washington
Morris
McCarran
D.ney
Senate Judiciary Committee
Truman
Senate
Congressional
Congress
Nevada
China
Sen
Jenner
R-Ind
Edster
Opth O
Rep
Potter
R-Mich
New York City
E House
Internal Revenue
Joseph D. Nunan Jr
New York
House
Ways and Means
Monroe D. Dowling
John B. Dunlap
Dowling
Dust Storm Rips Across West Texas and New Mexico
A severe dust storm swept eastern New Mexico and West Texas with winds up to 110 mph lifting dust to 15 000 to 20 000 feet. A small tornado struck Wichita Falls injuring several and causing property damage while Hobbs faced heavy dust and halted travel. Rainfall reached Kansas City and Wichita, while oil fires were extinguished as the front moved eastward.
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Albuquerque
California
High Plains
New Mexico
Texas
Wichita Falls
Tex
Hobbs
Weather Bureau
Pacific Cost
Oklahoma City
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Wichita
Kan
Bt Tex
Stamford
Portales
Markets 4h New York March 18 Et p To Orson
Markets in New York at four hours into today’s session show mixed moves with caution ahead of closing. Traders weigh economic data and international cues as prices drift and volumes stay modest.
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New York
Orson
Sulazes
Prigea
Denial of petition signatures in hearing to block state vote
Twenty three witnesses testified that their signatures on petitions to refer the purchasing act in the November election were forged. Wayne Upton, special commissioner for the Arkansas Supreme Court, opened hearings in Little Rock as the suit by Pulaski County taxpayers challenges Secretary of State C G Haller. The case aims to keep the measure off the ballot.
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Little Rock
Wayne — Upton
Arkansas Supreme Court
Pulaski County
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
C. G. Hall
Gov. McMath
John F. Wells
Fred Pickens
W. E. Davidson
H Ellis
Wells
McRetary
Pickens
Asst
W. R. Thrasher
Hall
Thrasher
Venezuela Eyes New Oil Record in 1952 Output
Caracas reports Venezuela aims for another record year in oil production as expansion plans by oil companies boost crude and refined output beyond 1951 peaks. 1951 wells pumped a daily 1,704,643 barrels crude, with total crude 622,194,495 barrels and refined output 145,080,118 barrels.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Iran
United States
Rancher Marries Beside Grave in Arkansas
Dardanelle March 18 a rancher who raised 16 foster sons stood by a grave near here and married. A C Walker former Little Rock insurance executive and Elizabeth Margaret Horn of Minneapolis wed in rainy weather at Mount George Cemetery. Walker now ranches in Yell County and said the dead son J Anderson was his favorite and he married there for sentiment.
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Dardanelle
Arkansas
A. C
Jack) Walker
Little Rock Insurance
Elizabeth Margaret Horn
Minneapolis
In &Ariz
Mount George
Walker
Yell County
J. . Anderson
Arkansas College Head Resigns
Arkansas College announces the resignation of head John D. Sprag amid leadership changes. The announcement notes Sprag will transition to a new role, with interim arrangements guiding the campus during the period of search for a successor.
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Arkansas College
Warning to gravel truckers on Highway 29 near Hope
Officials warn truckers to stop for school buses and obey traffic laws on Highway 29 south of Hope and Highway 28 south of Hope. Sheriff Claud Sutton State Police Sgt Milton Master and Deputy Prosecutor Royce Weisenberger state passing a stopped bus is unlawful and speeding will prompt stricter action. One driver has already been fined in municipal court.
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Focal
Highway 29
Hope
Claud Sutton
State
Folice
Milton Master
Royce Weisenberger
Havessuce
Elderly gravedigger held as writer of threatening letter
William Brickerhoff Brown, 61, a New York gravedigger, was arrested and charged for writing a threatening letter to皮 Arnold Schuster, the 24 year old Brooklyn salesman who helped police track bank robber Willie Sutton. Brown said to be held for arraignment in Brooklyn after admitting the letter while denying Schuster’s murder. FBI noted unclear motive and details of tracing. Sutton’s trial for a 1950 holdup proceeded nearby.
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New York
Jeter
Arnold Schuster
Willie Sutton
Sutton
Schuster
Brooklyn
Ace Bank
FBI
William Brickerhoff Brown
Brown
Truman denial over Byrnes charge fuels diary dispute
Washington reports a heated clash between President Truman and former Secretary of State James Byrnes over a diary excerpt about Russo Romanian policy. Truman claims he read a harsh memo to Byrnes while Byrnes says it was not read aloud. The dispute centers on Byrnes handling of Moscow talks and the push to confront Russia with an iron fist.
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Washington
Trumiaiy
James PL Brynes
Truman
Byrnes
South Carolina
Faye
Mt. Pressigen
William < HA ‘Nan
Hillman
Mutual Broadcasting System
Byrnyes
Moscow
Romania
Bolyovin
Russia
Turkey
Dent
Alate
Olleddly
Jin
Hsy
Spartanburg, S. C
Tand Patter
Will Rogers
America
Ohio
Taft
United States
Lincoln
Harding
Will Rogers quotes for modern humor decline analysis
HAL BOYLE reflects on whether belly laughs have grown old as Americans grow tenser. A guide from Will Rogers quotes is offered as a sanity check for candidates and voters in a tense political year.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Donald Day
WI Rogers
Will Drew Hig Lghiat
Rogers
al Melee Solornina
al Melee Solornina’ Ime Nve
Will
J J Feta
Eisenhower Leaves Door Open for GOP Presidential Campaign
Eisenhower signals he may campaign for the Republican nomination. A March 10 letter suggests he does not view his NATO duties as binding, leaving the door open for a possible return and campaign ahead of the New Jersey and New Hampshire primaries.
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Washington
Jim Gon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Corgresa
Ta Fetter
Hope
Touso Republicana
Denegal
Dhia
Eisenhower
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Brewster
Maine
Blaonhawar
Anawaring
Pinenhower
Rm Siuiriong
MW Hauge
Ing Eisenhower
Bone
New Hampshire
Tisenhower
Stile Wheelegahower Jobar
Girucel
New Jersey
Tatl
Harold E. Stansen
Minnesota
H. Alexander Smith
Sen. Carlson
Kangud
Elsanhowsy-for-President
Reno Woman in 14 Million Redfield Burglary Case
Marie Jeanie Ware Michaud, a 90 year old woman, faces arraignment in Coronina County jail on interstate transportation of stolen property charges connected to the 14 million dollar Redfield burglary. She collapsed after ingesting sleeping pills but recovered to reveal cash, jewelry, and securities, with FBI noting the haul as part of the case. Leona Rogers, aka Leona Mae Gordina, was arraigned in Los Angeles on handling stolen Redfield cash. Four men were arrested in connection. preliminary hearings set for April 4.
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Avis
Brunada
Coronina
Marie Jeanie Ware Michaud
FBT
J. Peery
Peery
Michaud
FBI
Soft
Meno
Nev
Manglon
la Verna Redfield
Redfield
U. S
Boy Hit by Ice Truck Leaves Hope Boy Seriously Hurt
A Hope boy Ronnie Let Norvell, age a, was seriously hurt about 9 p m when a Southern Ice Co truck backed up after two youngsters climbed aboard unknowingly. The wheel did not roll over him. he suffered severe head cuts and possible other injuries. Driver Robert Calhoun called for help and the boy was taken to Josephine Hospital. No charges filed.
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Hope
Ronnie Let Norvell
John Norvell
Southern Ice Co
Robert Calhoun
Calhoun
Young Norvell
Josephine Hospital
Anderson
City, Police
Minstrel Gost to Meet Tonight at Community Aud
Director Emmett announced a minstrel show at the auditorium tonight at 7 o'clock. The ninth annual event is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21, with advance tickets available at Halse and Byers' Drug.
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Emmett
Nual Kiwante Trompeon
Halse
Byers
Dickering Over Prisoner Swap Continues in Korea
Communist negotiators proposed four changes to entry terms for a prisoner exchange in Korea. United Nations Command rejected port entry changes and said it would wait for the Reds to resolve the prisoner issue. UN spokesman William Pi Nucko expressed optimism that negotiators were studying the questions and that progress was possible.
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Mannan
Korea
United Nations Command
Anawern
Gon
William Pi Nucko
U.N. Command
Jong
Wald
Washington CIO Leaders Face Possible Steel Industry Walkout
President Philip Murray and CIO United Steelworkers resisted government demands amid a looming 20 member policy debate on delaying a strike. Officials weighed postponement while blast furnace operations risk days of shutdown and millions in costs as industry leaders push for a union stance.
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Washington
Philip Murray
CIO United Stealworkars
Bly
Dovdlina
Asupport
Deapha Murray
Studa
Aurior
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