Farm Price Support and Housing Debates Stir Voters
The final form of the federal farm price support remains in suspense amid Senate delays. Northern potato growers face tough cuts while cotton and peanut provisions ease. The piece notes political clashes as Congress and the president debate housing policy with a $7 billion cooperative housing bill failing and prospective voter verdicts in next fall’s elections.
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New Orleans Night Club Deaths Probed by State Investigator
State investigator Frank W. Manning announced plans to review other deaths in New Orleans after reporting that Robert F. Dunn Jr. of Nashville was allegedly given chloroform or a similar knockout drug in a French Quarter nightclub on New Year's Day. Chemical tests tied Dunn's death to a drug overdose, while other figures claimed similar patterns in recent robberies and deaths.
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Frank W. Manning
State Department of Revenue
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Munn
Wealhy Nashville
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Wilken
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Wilson
McRae to Discuss Annual Flower Show at Church
Mrs Dorsey McRae of Sa central chuteman will discuss the Sunenpail flower show to be held Wednesday May 29 at Pig'st Christian church. She will speak on KXAKR Monday at 4 80 am. The public is invited to tune in. Band Festival DeQueen March Y s 44 the Southeast Arkansas band set opened here today with over 260 high school band students expected.
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Pig'st Christian Church
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Weather Outlook for Arkansas This Weekend
Cloudy and cooler this afternoon across Arkansas with Vought indicating a chance of showers along the eastern counties. Sunday may bring some sun, but conditions stay unsettled and temperatures trend warmer.
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Blakeslee on aging and atomic fear in later life
The piece profiles Howard W. Blakeslee who reflects on aging, science, and public talk of atomic power. It notes his long career in science writing, his honorary degree, and views on progress from horse and buggy to modern transport, emphasizing his belief that focus on beneficial uses outweighs fear.
Ike May Bring New Look Into Military Slashes
Washington reports that General Eisenhower’s disarmament stance sparks congressional demand for a fresh review of the military budget. Senator Percy proposes Ike testify before the Appropriations Committee as members examine the latest defense outlay and planned yearly funding.
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North Arkansas Conference closes annual convention
The North Arkansas conference of the Wee's Su ct ey of Chiusian Sere ive closed its annual convention here yesterday. The 1951 convention will be held at Searey.
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Searey
Violence Claims Five Lives in Arkansas in One Day
Five people died in Arkansas on Thursday due to accidents and violence raising the year total to 198. Among the victims was Barbara Fields, 10, of Sedgwick County, struck by a truck as she returned home from a shop. Earlier, two men died from gunshot wounds in separate Pine Bluff incidents, a Memphis man perished when his car overturned near Ozark, and an eight month old girl smothered in her bed in Oneida, Malena.
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Associated Press
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Barbara Fields
Sedgwick
Lawrence County
Plane Explodes Killing 12 and Two Survive
A B-50 bomber exploded 17 000 feet above Hyder Arizona killing 12 and injuring others. Two survivors parachuted to safety, William T. Gentry of Kokomo Indiana and Captain John H. Lee of Gaastra, Michigan. Witnesses say the plane tore apart in the air and wreckage spread over a five mile area.
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Five Mile
Gentry
Farm Areas Oppose Cut in Marshall Plan Funds
Washington March 24 Farm area members unite to block a $1,000,000,000 cut in Marshall Plan cash and press for restoring aid via open market purchase of U.S. crop surpluses. The foreign affairs committee’s bill totals $2,272,450,000 for 12 months starting July 7, including European recovery, Korea aid, and a start on President Truman’s point four program. The measure faces no immediate final vote before next Tuesday.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Truman
Palestine
Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S
Cooley
D-Ne
Texas
House Agriculture Committee
Jaycees Plan Noontime Weekly Meetings at Burley Hotel
The January Chamber of Commerce decided to start regular weekly Jaycees sessions at Hotel Burley, with meetings at noon and the weekday to be announced. Marines have guarded the Washington Navy Yard since 1800, known as the Naval Gun Factory.
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Allis
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Navy Yard
Naval Gun Factory
McCarthy and State Dept Clash Over Communist Threat
Washington reports a fresh clash between Senator McCarthy and the State Department as they dispute whether a man labeled by McCarthy as a top Soviet spy has any official connection to the department. Senator Tydings reveals a department employment record showing limited contact, while McCarthy denounces the record as misleading and asserts the man was a key adviser in Far Eastern affairs until recent months.
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Citizens’ Round Table
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Forrest City AP&L Deal Is Studied
Arkansas Public Service Commission examined a proposed lease of Forrest City’s municipal electric system to AP&L. A hearing was held, the case taken under advisement. AP&L would pay the city annually and fund depreciation, for a 30 year lease.
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Forrest City
Arkansas Power and Light Company
New Garage Opens on Candy Street by Porter and Huett
Porter and Raymond Huett announce the formal opening of their new Porter and Huett Garage at 118 East Candy Avenue. With years of mechanical experience across autos trucks and farm equipment, the full service shop offers motor and body work. Located behind the A and P, the Albert Candy Co. site invites public inspection.
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East Candy Avenue
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Albert Candy Co
Lions Net $150 From Magician Show Thursday
Lions Club organizers report a magician event by Dr. Gaffney that drew a packed audience and raised 150 dollars for club projects. A girl disappeared act amazed attendees as sponsors announced funds to support the organization’s plans.
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Minor Downtown Auto Collision Repaired
A minor accident occurred yesterday on Main Street downtown involving two vehicles driven by Mrs Merion Buchanan and Ms Virginia Cannon. City police investigated the incident.
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Virginia Cannon
Tsaldaris Holds Fate of Greek Cabinet
In Athens March 24 the Liberal Sophocles Venizelos leads a new Centrist government with 45 of 250 seats backed by Conservative Royalist Tsaldaris. The cabinet faces possible collapse as 60 Populists oppose the anti Royalist liberals and General Plautaris looms. Venizelos seeks confidence and a three month adjournment as parliament convenes March 30.
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Senate Vote Snarls Price Support Bill
Washington March 24 Senate vote on a farm price support bill stalls as parties clash over potatoes tea and peanuts. Leaders bid to rally enough support while absentees threaten defeat. debate likely to continue with no immediate vote.
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Labor Key Factor in Dairying Cuts Milking Labor Costs
County Agent Oliver L. Adams notes labor is the second largest expense after feed in dairying. Proper milking practices speed milk let down, cut time, and reduce costs. Hormones trigger let down, with oxytocin causing udder contractions. Milk flow improves with warm udder washing and consistent milking, typically 3 to 5 minutes per cow.
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Powell Nash accessories to be sold at auction next Tuesday
An original court order directs the sale of the Powell Nash building essentials and shop equipment on the same day. The 6300 square foot site at Third Street includes 7900 square feet of concrete parking and a five year lease. Coke B Miller Fort Smith handles the sale in charge of the process.
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Presbyterians Plan Easter Cantata
The choir of the Firat erian church of Hope will present an Easter Cantata titled Promise of Easter on April day at 6 p.m. under the direction of L. Goanyll. The complete program of this special Easter v vice will be published.
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