Little Rock Man Charged With Murder in Store Fire Death
A 45 year old Little Rock Negro faces second degree murder charges after confessing to killing grocer George Beyerlein with a hatchet then causing a fire that killed Beyerlein’s wife Esan Mitchell told police he was drunk and could not pay an $11,235 grocery bill the ensuing struggle led to the store explosion and the couple’s deaths authorities described a lengthy suspect chase and confrontation before the confession was made.
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Little Rock
Esan Mitcell
George Beyerlein
Mitchell
Frank Holt
Ballas
Beverlein
Beuerlein
Heyerlein
Heyerelein
Leader Seeks Frank Exchange in Anglo American Talks
A political figure urged frankness in ongoing talks between Britain and the United States, stating both sides should speak openly about their views. He expressed confidence that the frank exchange would yield significant gains.
Prescott Elementary PTA meets with elected officers slated
Prescott Elementary Parent Teachers Association met at Park School with President Mrs Wayne Eley presiding. Minutes and treasurer reports were reviewed. Officers for the ensuing year were elected including President Miss Bill Beck and First Vice President Mrs Bob Reynolds, to be installed at the May meeting. FP PTA county council announced for March 28 at 7 pm in Calera. Several programs and social events were noted along with numerous visits and guest speakers from local clubs and neighboring towns.
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Prescott Elementary Parent Teachers Association
Park School
Wayne Eley
Watson Buchanan
Mack Roberts
Bob Reynolds
J. R. Bemis
Roberts
Floyd Hubbard
Dan Pittman
Edward Bryson
Bill Beck
Bob ‘Reynolds
D. L. McRae Jr
Allen Erskine Jr
Carroll Bratton
R&r
Bemis
Eley
T. A. County Council
Cale
Celuh
Home i
Frances Thrasher
Tom Barham
Ed Bryson
Bille King
Richard Porter
Douglas Haynie
Shelby Haynie
Jackie Walker
Charles Head
Parliamentary Club
F. F.A
Man Quelled by Fire and Arrest After Store Fire
Eyewitness and police accounts describe Beyerlein confronting a man, striking with a heavy board, and dragging a body behind a chicken house before retreating home to wash blood from his hands. The store burned as neighbors fought the blaze and Beyerlein later surrendered after a call to OCah and arrest at a Negro Club.
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Beyerlein
13 Million Bales of Cotton Ginned
The Census Bureau reports 13,746,031 running bales of cotton ginned so far this year, compared with 44,542,040 by the corresponding date last year. Ginnings weigh 80 pounds gross, with Arkansas and Missouri among the top states.
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Washington
Cenaue Bureau
Cors
Saurvalent
Arkansas
Missouri
Speed Demons Across Wildlife Kingdom and One Rhino
The text lists animals famed for speed from pronghorn to cheetah and notes speeds mostly between 40 and 60 mph for top sprinters. It also mentions African elephant and giraffe speeds, with rhino as a dangerous yet slower charger, illustrating wide pace differences among species.
Hoffa Fischbach Indicted On Conspiracy Charges
A three count indictment charging James R Hoffa and John Fischbach with conspiracy to bribe to obstruct operations of the McClelland Senate committee and to defraud the United States was returned in federal court. The case cites penalties of up to five years in prison and a $10 000 fine per count. The defendants await arraignment with Hoffa denying guilt and Fischbach pledging to fight the charges.
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Senate
Hotta
Fischbach
Miami
Tiam
Hoffa
Federal Dist
Richmond B. Keech
McClelland Committee
United States
Speed Demons of Air Sea and Land
A fragmented note on speed across life forms cites a pig at 7.4 seconds for 100 yards in Ontario and dives into animal speeds. It highlights the dolphin at 30 knots and the peregrine falcon's 180 mph dive, naming rivals like the frigate bird swift vulture and golden eagle, with deer batfly estimated from 50 to 800 mph.
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Ontario
Nona
Time Runs Out Today on Labor Leader
Washington reports that Timie Beck faces Senate investigators demanding his personal financial records. The inquiry targets the Teamsters Union leader and related use of funds for a race horse stable, tailored suits, and a winter home. Hoffa was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges as the probe unfolds.
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Washington
Timie
Dave Beck
Teamsters Union
Senate
Beck
Cheese wheel draws free-for-all at Petoskey store
A Petoskey Michigan supermarket tempts customers with a 1,184 pound wheel of cheese. Shoppers may hack off and eat as much as they like, an offer that drew curious crowds and quick uptake from locals. The promotion appeared as a playful stunt to attract shoppers during a slow afternoon.
Springdale Publisher Edward H. Stafford Dies
Edward H. Stafford publisher of the Springdale News died of a heart attack at a hospital in Springdale. The 62 year old man led the paper since 1937 and served on the city council and as Rotary president. Survivors include his wife Glaphyra, his mother, a brother and three sisters. Services will be announced. Out-of-state travelers spent 98 million in Arkansas in 1956, up 9 percent from 1955 and 70 percent from 1948.
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Springdale
Ark
Edward H. Stafford
Neety
Stafford
Myrtle M. Stafford
Arkansas
There’s None Bigger For Suburban Driving Comfort
There’s none bigger and when you actually drive a Suburban you’ll agree there’s none better. See for yourself at your Plymouth dealer.
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