What Schools Need In Arkansas Budget Crisis Debate
Governor Sid McMath weighs a possible special session as Arkansas schools face funding gaps. Local districts claim state funds will cover expanded budgets, but past practices drained revenues. The piece cites property assessments and a 2 percent sales tax as mainstays, noting disparities between white and Negro pupil funding and warnings of premature classroom closures amid peak revenues.
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Pilgrims Flock To Jerusalem On Good Friday Route
Thousands of devout Christians walk the historic Via Dolorosa through old Jerusalem amid a drought described as the worst in 80 years. Pilgrims from abroad retrace Christ’s steps carrying wooden crosses as Holy Week culminates in Easter at the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher.
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Reds Rally to Trap U S Paratroopers Near Seoul
Allied forces launched a bold operation north of Seoul as 4,300 paratroopers and ranger units dropped behind Communist lines near Munsan. The assault aimed to seize key positions while Red troops stiffened, fighting to surround the American jumpers. Lt Gen. Ridgway arrived by air amid heavy combat as air power pounded enemy lines and a flurry of artillery and armor supported the drive.
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Packing House Workers Set for a Strike
Chicago march 24 109 000 CIO packing house workers awaited a strike call against meat packers AFL planned no walkout Monday CIO strike committee met to set date and details CIO would cut meat supply if it strikes AFL 100 000 members would not strike on expiry of the wage agreement
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Local Legislators Comment on Special Session
Hempstead county legislators respond to Governor Sid McMath's call for a special session to address the school emergency. Senator F C Crow says a session later could help the next ten years, Rep Thurston Hull favors a July meeting while supporting a sales tax to cover this year's emergency and future years, Rep James West supports a special session to relieve the emergency but opposes a sales tax increase.
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James West
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Chamber of Commerce committee setup expands drive
The membership drive nears completion as first 2024 meetings are planned. Ed Thrash, W M Sparks, Autrey Adams, Robert LaGrone, Sid McMath, Dilek Watkins, and H O Kyler lead the agricultural division with Dewey Baker as advisor.
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Ed Thrash
W. M. Sparks
Qtyer Adams
Robert LaGrone
Sid McMath Dilek Watkins
H. O. Kyler
Dewey Baker
W. W. Hien
Olle Olsen
Autrey Wilson
Bar Brown
W. H. Gunter
Graydon Anthony
John Keck
Rufus Marija
Cecil Bittle
Oliver Adams
J. W. Strickland
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Roy Fry Edwin Cox
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Basil York
Frank Miller
E. Sprouse
Syvelle Burke
Corbin Foster
Editle Stewart
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E.W. Copeland
Pat Duffie
Fred Robertson
Henry Haynes
George Robison
Aaron ‘Tollett
Milton Dillard
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A. E. Stonequist
Paul Church
E. W. Davis
Groceries
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Gayland ‘Hobbs
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W. B. Mason
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K. B. Ambrose
Harry Shiver
May Crain
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Bery Henry
Roy Anderson
Jimmiey Jents
Dale Jones
Bill Wray
Jewel Moore
Moody Willis
David Griffin
George Robigon
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Two Held for Theft of a Radio
Two suspects arrested in a Washington burglary tied to a neuro clinic home break in which a Yaddia record player was stolen. The item was recovered in Texarkana by Texarkana Sheriff Tilman Johnson and State Patrolman Travis Ward.
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Armitage Opens Law Offices in Bank Building
Charles A Animnilage opens general practice law offices in the First National Bank Building in suite 400.
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Bodcaw Senior Play Set for Tuesday Night
The Bodcaw Senior drama department will stage Call Me Darling at 7330 School Street at 7:00 PM on Tuesday March 7. Public invitation extended to community members.
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Alegord Ida and Thy Second Day Us
Fragmentary OCR reads likely names and dates. No clear event or location discerned. Readable bits mention individuals and a possible timeline but lack full sentences to confirm facts or outcomes.
In His Heart the American Fighting Man and China
A sprawling prose piece argues that American soldiers fighting in Korea confront Communist expansion. It warns of Chinese volunteers and calls for unity, freedom, and a global peace, urging troops to stand on a barricade against tyranny and defend mankind’s liberty.
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New York Probes O'Dwyer Crusade Deepens Turmoil
In a sweeping probe tied to ex mayor O Dwyer and ally Maveh, firemen union testimony to a senate committee alleges $10,000 donations and $55,000 in goodwill payments amid denials. Crane and Moran figures surface as investigations widen, with Mavie and O Dwyer denying involvement. Morin resigns amid mayoral pressure.
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Sawyer Loses Hand in Mill Accident
M Wiburt Marshall at the Graydon Anthony Gumber Co. suffered a severe hand injury late in the evening while operating a saw. His hand was caught in the saw, resulting in multiple finger and hand damage and eventual amputation. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
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