Probers Tie Union Funds to Horse Training Case
West Coast Teamster leader Frank W Brewster testified to the Senate Labor Rackets committee that he hired his personal race horse trainer Mel Eisen for 180 dollars a week to organize race track workers in Los Angeles. Brewster said Eisen’s son Bobby traveled on airlines at union expense, and that Eisen later became a union organizer. The testimony precedes an anticipated appearance by Teamsters President Dave Heck. Brewster faces contempt charges for not answering questions in January.
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Washington
Frank W. Brewster
Brewster
Senate Labor Rackets Committee
Mel Eisen
Los Angeles
Bobby Eisen
Wreamsters
Needmore Stables
Robert T Kennedy
Teamster
Dave Heck
Kennedy
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Teamsters
Bisen
Union Club
Lye
Grooms
Philippines in Tribute to Magsaysay
Manila receives the charred body of Ramon Magsaysay as crowds fill the streets to Malacanan Palace. A six-person team investigates the crash in Cebu Island and considers sabotage, pilot error, engine trouble, and air pockets as possible causes amid emotional public mourning.
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John Roderick Manila
Ramon Magsaysay
Philippine Republic
Cebu Island
Pagasa
Malacanan Palace
Cose
Goo
Asia
Col
Peddo Q. Moline
Air Force
Gadeia
Magsaysay
Eisenhower Noted In Fine Health On Bermuda Visit
President Eisenhower described as feeling much better after sunny days as he sails toward Bermuda for talks with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. The Canberra escorted by destroyers cruised Exuma Bay and Cat Island before heading northeast. He spoke from the ship's forecastle deck during a brief public gathering, while White House physician Maj. Gen. Howard Snyder reported improved health and a largely cleared head cold. Eisenhower remained in contact with Secretary Dulles in Washington on Middle East developments.
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Eisenhow
Esenhower
Bermuda
Harold Macmillan
Canberra
Lsenhower
Hamilton
Norfolk
Exuma Bay
Bahamaslands
Cat Island
Howard Snyder
White House
Eisenhower
Snyder
Hisenower
Ford Plant Blast Kills One at Rouge Facility
An explosion in a Ford Rouge plant paint spray booth killed one worker and injured about 25, many with burns and broken bones. The blast damaged roughly a quarter of the building as glass and brick were ripped away and a large fire was quickly extinguished. Investigators credited no immediate cause and noted the plant is a vast complex on Detroit’s outskirts with about 2,000 workers inside at the time.
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Detroit
Rouge
Ford Mount Co
Dob Goodwin
Ouskirts
Otly
Carmen Sarolle
Dhe
Henry
J. Hill
Ford
Dr Harris to Speak at HD Spring Council
Dr C Lynn Harris will address Homie Demonstration Clubs at the W O W Hall on Wednesday March 20 from 10 a m to 2 30 p m. He will discuss polio and urge ages 20 to 40 to take the Salk vaccine. Council President Mrs Glenon Huckabee will preside. two films will be shown. devotional and singing will be provided by club members. noon hostesses from Green Gastey Club. All members urged to attend. public invited.
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C. Lynn Harris
Spring Council
Figure Forum
Ernest Graham
The
Hopewell
Home Demonstration Club
Roy Leeward
William .Schooley
Victory Home ‘Demonstration Club
Tester Kent
Liberty Hill Home Demonstration Club
Green Gastey Home
Americans Travel But Very Few Go by Air
A fragmented survey notes 78 per cent of adults have flown, 40 per cent never traveled by train, and 400 miles by bus remains a common limit. The piece cites miscellaneous health and nutrition tidbits, plus unrelated trivia and a cliffhanger urging continuation on Page Tasco.
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Nak
New York
Goumnist
Dyain
Data on Tax Referendum Is Received
Copies of documents for a proposed Arkansas state sales tax increase were received by Attorney General Bruce Bennett. Washburn will seek referral of the act passed by the 61st General Assembly raising the tax from 2 to a higher percent. Petitions must be filed within 90 days after March 14. If signed by a percent of last gubernatorial voters the measure may go to a November 1954 vote. a 50 percent sign could trigger a special election. Bennett will rule in several days.
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Little Rockff
Bruce Bennett
Hope
Alex
Washburn
6Ist
General
Bennett
Oils and steels show general decline in quiet market
New York brokers reported a broad slide in oils and steels with activity muted. Traders cited a uncertain Middle East situation and soft copper prices as dampening factors, keeping enthusiasm low as prices edged lower.
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New York
Oils and Steels
Middle East
Missing Volume Report In Robtone School Library
In Richmoni Kentucky a theft damaged a school encyclopedia set from Boblawn School. Gaps appear in the squad jgsil volume, leaving multiple volumes missing and warranting an investigation by local authorities.
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Richmoni Ky
Boblawn School
Car Train Collision At West Avenue C Crossing
Auto driven by I W Rogers of 520 West Division collided with a Frisco freight train at the West Avenue C crossing last night. Rogers traveled west while the train moved south. The auto suffered heavy damage though no injuries were reported. Police report details are incomplete.
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I. W. Rogers
West Division
Rogers
West Avenue C
Blevins Seniors Stage Moonshine and Honeysuckle Play
The Senley class of Blevins presents a three act farce Moonshine and Honeysuckle on Friday March 22 at 7 30 p m in the Blevins Gym. Cast includes Norman Hugg Keith Ringhart Justin Worthey Jesse Barber Patsy Hartsfield Grecia Wortham John Denton Prescott Nancy Hampton Wayne Bell Gary Huskey Leon Long Nell Jean Bonds and Charles Ray Jones.
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Senley
Blevins
Lula Vollmer
Norman Hugg
Keith Ringhart
Justin Worthey
Jesse Bareber
Patsy Hartsfield
Grecia Wortham
John Denton Prescott
Nancy Hampton
Wayne Bell
Gary Huskey
Leon Long
Nell Jean Bonds
Charles Ray Jones
Former Hope Resident to Be Buried Here
Mrs. Dollie Gibson Coon, widow of Orsine L. Gibson of Hope, died at her son's home in Fayetteville on Saturday March 16. She is survived by her son Giles H Gibson and two daughters. Graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery here at 4 pm Wednesday by the Hee. Wit Nam Haris.
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Dollie Gibson Coon
Orsine L. Gibson
Hope
Giles H.gibson
Fayetteville Salurday
Rose Hill Cemetery
Hee. Wit Nam Haris
Refused Pay Draw For Oklahoma Legislator
Ref Noble Stewart of Oklahoma City faced questions over last week’s paycheck while health issues and eligibility concerns surfaced. Legislators draw a $15 daily pay, despite ongoing illness and ownership concerns affecting the routine payroll.
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Oklahoma City
Noble Stewart
Howe
Lawmakers Press for Israel Support in Gaza Crisis
Lawmakers Mansfield and Spearman urge immediate international action amid Egypt's Gaza strip moves. Mansfield warns of a potential threat to peace and calls for a UN Emergency Force and an emergency General Assembly session if Egyptian troops enter the area. Spearman reinforces the US obligation to back Israel in the crisis.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Washington
Canvaressia
Arad
Egypt
Guan Strip
Mansfield
D-Mont
Hurwenag
United Nations
Cairo
Gaza
Strip
General Assembly
Spearkman
D-Alo
Senate Foreign Relations
United Staes
Israel
Sutton's Store on No. 4 Is Gutted by Fire
Carter Sutton's station and grocery on Highway 4 near Hope City Amils burned at about 1 am Tuesday. Firefighters said the blaze engulfed the interior. merchandise and fixtures were a total loss. Cause undetermined and no damage estimate available.
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Sutton’s Store
Carter Sutton
Highway 4
Hope City Amils
Orgin
Egypt Assures No Seizure of Gaza Strip
Cairo assures United States there are no plans to send troops into Gaza amid renewed Middle East tension Other reports note Egypt outlining views on Suez Canal operations in a memorandum to the United States Soviet Union India and representatives, while U N efforts to ease the crisis continue in parallel with discussions between Nasser and Indian envoy V K Krishna Menon in Cairo.
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Walter Logan
Egypt
United States
Gaza Strip
Cairo
UNEP
Aren
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Graziat
Israel
Suez Canal
Nasser
Mid-East
Mahmoud Fawzi
India
V. K. Krishna Menon
Middle East
Minister Kills Robber Who Killed Officer Near New Albany
In Jelerisonville Indiana a bank robber shot State Police Sgt. Marvin E. Watts during a roadblock chase. William Hussett fled. a Methodist minister Robert Gingery describes the scene as Watts confronted the suspect and a gun battle ensued before Watts was killed and Hussett was shot.
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Jelersonville
Indi
Veter
Indy
Marvin E. Watts
William Hussett
Gouisville
Traoper
Robert Gingery
Family Methodist
New Albany
Watts
Sellersburg
Here
Walts
Ginger
Hingsett
Walls
Lebank
Gingery
Clingery
All Around Town Reveals Train Wreck Details
R Y Herndon recalls the old wreck with a pole seen through an overturned car. He was summoned by ambulance crew and notes a dazed passenger without a coat. A steel rail appeared where the pole seemed, part of the coat still on the wall. The passenger was unharmed, just shocked. Enunel Library Club’s amateur night raised $2.00. prizes awarded to various grades with Three Bears as included. Nelda Clark, a Bleying High senior from DeAnn, won $250 bond and a two day trip to Little Rock for the VFW essay contest. Lake O. stands at planned April 23? elevation of 23% feet, likely reaching 225 before May and leveling to 220 feet through winter.
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R. Y. Herndon
Mr. Herndon
Nelda Clark
Bleying
Sth
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Clark
DeAnn
Little Rock
VFW
Oxarkana
Rural alarm system born from rural emergency misdirections
In Payne County Oklahoma Mrs. Jerome Sykora proposed a rural emergency reporting system after a asthma scare. The idea assigns each rural home a number to speed aid, started after a mix up during a call to Stilwater Fire Department. Perkins Cushing and Billwater fire departments will maintain a card file.
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Stillwater
Okla
Payne County
Rur
Jerome Sykora
Stilwater Fire Department
Perkins, Cushing and
Billswater
Weather Report From Station For Tuesday Morning
The Weather Experiment Station report covers the 2d hours ending at 7 a.m. Tuesday with a high of 63 and a low of 40. Total March precipitation is 13 inches and total rainfall for the year stands at 16.77 inches. Arkansas indicates clear to partly cloudy conditions this afternoon, with tonight and Wednesday slightly cooler.
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Arkansas
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C. F. Spencer
Hope City Hall
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East Central State College
Ada
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HD Spring Council
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Wien
Sammy Kase Aeys
Tasco
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Hope Star
Arkansas Legion
A. A. Lovell
Branch Hospital
W. Avenue
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Philadelphia
Glen Jnot
Enunel Library Club
Elizabeth Moodya
Glee Club
FFA Boys
Associated Press
Memphis
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Seattle
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