Governor Cherry Must Veto Seed Feed Fertilizer Tax Exemption
Our Daily Bread urges Governor Francis Cherry to veto a bill exempting seed feed and fertilizer from the 2 percent state sales tax. The piece argues the loss of revenue would threaten state government, public schools, and welfare agencies, forcing vetoes of appropriations to balance the budget. It warns that tax exemption could erode rural merchants’ tax reporting and overall tax collection. The Star urges farmers to write to the governor in support of the veto.
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Francis Cherry
General Assembly
Cherry
Commonwealth
Hempstead
The
Star
Arkansas
oVernor Cherry
Kaiser-Frazer to Acquire Willys-Overland Motors
Kaiser-Frazer Corp. plans to buy Willys-Overland Motors for about 562.3 million, making Kaiser-Frazer the world’s fourth largest auto maker. The deal hinges on Willys-Overland stockholders’ approval April 24. Kaiser-Frazer will finance with 72 million in private capital and assume certain liabilities, adding Jeep and Aero lines to Kaiser-Frazer’s Henry J and Kaiser lines.
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New York
Kaiser-Frazer Corp
Willys-Overlann ‘Otors, Inc
Kaiser-Frazer
Aulo
Kairgy-Frazer
Willys-Overland Common Stork-Olders
fininer-Franer
Edgar FP. Kaiser
aiser-Frazer
Henry Kaiser
Kaiser-Fraver
Genti Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Willys-Overland
Kaiser-Fraen
Kaiser- Tyazer
Kaiser ‘Razer
Kaiser
Frazey
Henrry J
Police Seek Driver in City Wreck Case
Police hunt the driver involved in a city wreck after witnesses reported the vehicle fleeing the scene. Authorities urge any information leading to the driver’s identity and motive.
Governor weighs feed tax exemption in Arkansas
Gov. Cher ry asks public reaction on a bill exempting feed seed and fertilizer from Arkansas 2 percent sales tax. He says if the exemption passes he may veto construction bills for state schools and institutions to offset revenue loss estimated at 1.5 to 2 million dollars yearly. Potential vetoed projects include sanatoriums hospitals and college buildings with totals cited and a March 31 deadline to act.
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Cherry
Sted
McRae
Memorial
State Hospital
Benton Unit
Boys Industrial School
University of Arm Talanes Hiddins
Americans Hold Line After Muddy hill battle in Korea
American and Chinese forces battled for control of Old Baldy Hill and surrounding peaks in a fierce Korea front. U S troops, supported by tanks, pushed forward at dawn while both sides reinforced and fought in deep mud as casualties mounted and the drive continued along the Imjin river route.
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George A. McArthur
Seoul
IMI
Old Baldy Hill
U. S
Old Boldy
Koutean
Imjit Valley
Tih
Planes Fly Over Another Atomic Blast Test
A Nevada desert detonation involved 53 aircraft including 12 B 38 bombers. The Atomic Energy Commission stated the event marked the first time so many planes participated, with the blast fired from a 300 foot Yucca Flat tower near Las Vegas. Details on the device, energy, or missions were not disclosed. the report notes the sound reached Las Vegas later due to atmospheric conditions, while Brig Gen William C Bullock described an Army maneuver with 1,800 troops at ground zero.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Nevada Desert
Atomic Energy Commission
Plains
AEC
Tadey
Yucca Flat Proving Ground
AEG
William C. Bullock
Extended Forecast Looks For Light Showers At Week's End
The forecast indicates temperatures will run near normal with little change through Tuesday to Sunday. Precipitation is expected to be light with widely scattered showers late in the week.
70 State Youths to Be Drafted
Selective Service in Arkansas expects about 70 youths to be drafted for May induction, most aged 19, to meet a 606 quota. Local boards, deferments, and classifications will guide exemptions and assignments as the process proceeds.
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Little Rock
Believes a Conspiracy Formed to Keep All the Fun Out
HAL BOYLE muses on a modern trend in illness culture. He argues people blame sickness on a plot to deny simple pleasures and insist medical care and sympathy have replaced the natural healing process. He notes shifts from self care to professional intervention and social expectations.
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Hal
Boyle
New
York
Nymore
Daughter of Former Emmet Residents Drowns Near Dallas
Denny Thornton, a year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Matrice O Thornton former residents of Emmet, drowned near Dallas Texas Monday. Details of the accident were not immediately available. The body will be returned to Nope at 8:50 pm and burial is scheduled at Snell Cemetery of Enginet at 2:30 pm Wednesday.
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Denny Thornton
Matrice O. Thornton
Emnet
Dallas
Texas
Snell Cemetery
Enginet
Czechs Seize Airliner and Seek Asylum in West Germany
From Washington comes word that Czech dissidents hijacked a passenger airliner at Rhines Maln airport in West Germany. The pilot and three conspirators seized the craft with 24 aboard, after assaulting the operator. US authorities assured asylum. two more hijackers sought permission to join them.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Faurair
Comimunist
Ona
Womin
Mehl
Gunpoi
James B. Conant
Conant
Rhines Maln
West Germany
Reds Reject US Protest Over Kamchatka Air Incident
Moscow rejected Washington's protest over a March 16 weather reconnaissance incident off Kamchatka. Soviet note says American bomber violated Siberian airspace and that the Alaska post bomber fired first. Soviet copy delivered to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow on Saturday.
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Moscow
Russia
Far East
Kremlin
Siberian
U.S
Stupa
Siberia
Kamchatka Peninsula
Neiher
Cape Krestovol
Kamchatka
Zhupanovo
Petropdvnovsk
U S Support to Beef Prices About Ready
Washington reports the Agriculture Department will buy frozen beef to stabilize prices after a weeks long drop. Officials say government action will use regular channels to support market prices for dressed prime beef and steer prices in major markets.
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Fatricia Wiggins
Washington
Urs Unou
Agriculture Department
New York
Biyeap
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Taft and Sparkman to review Bohlen FBI files
Senate Foreign Relations Committee will have two members Taft of Ohio and Sparkman of Alabama examine FBI files on Charles Bohlen nominee for ambassador to Moscow. Secretary Dulles defended Bohlen’s loyalty while critics push for independent review. The panel may vote late tomorrow with bipartisan support seen for a preliminary, guarded examination of derogatory material.
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Wasilington II
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Thay
FBI
Charles Fr
Chip) Bohlen
Moscow
Bohlen
Prnse
Shomaelves
Taft
Senate
Noble
Stemlht
Dulles
Carthy R-Wish
Foreign Service
Chalhiman Wiley
R-Wls
Menbors
Seah McCynthy
Bohen
Surgery Fee Split Sparks Doctor Backlash
In St Louis, doctors urge the American Medical Association to discipline Dr Paul Hawley, executive director of the American College of Surgeons, after he criticized unnecessary surgery and fee splitting in an interview with a news magazine. Hawley was unavailable for comment.
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ST. Louis
American Medical Association
Paul Hawley
American College of Surgeons
American Academy of General Practice
Hawley
Natcbal
College of Surgeons
Chicago
Hays
Hempstead Native Succumbs at Port Arthur Texas
Hempstead native Mrs Cora Livingston aged U4 died Monday at her Port Arthur Texas home. Born and raised in Hempstead she survived by four sons Clyda Cech J W Livingston Ray Livingston a daughter Mrs Lucille Dugan three brothers Henry Leonard Joe Morton and sister Mrs Mattie Hembree all of Hope. Funeral services conducted by Rev O M Montgomery will be at Molly Grove at 10 a m Wednesday.
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Cora Livingston
Port Arthur
Texas
Hempstead
Clyda Cech
J. W
Ray Livingston
Lucille Dugan
Henry
Leonard
Joe ‘Morton
Mattie Hembree
Hope
O. M. Montgomery
Molly Grove
Wedneyday
Pelibeargss
Donations to Red Cross Campaign Reported Amounts
Previously reported four dollar forty cents now shows one thousand one hundred forty eight dollars and seventy three cents from SW Bell Telephone Singer Manufacturing Whitten Blevins and others during the Red Cross fund drive.
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Red Cross
Bell Telephone
Singer Manufacturing Sir, Whitten
Blevins Donut Pope « Sorinierins
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Air Officials Rebuff Hope Men Over Airport Use
Washington dispatch reports air officials giving a cool reception to leaders seeking airport use. Harris calls for investigation of the problem as committees from the House Armed Services and Appointments press for action. Fragmentary text mentions Little Rock and a possible project, with unclear figures and entities due to damaged OCR.
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Harris
Washington
Wolddatloh
Houge
Servieng
Appkopela
Hope
Little Rock
Viet Sil Foray
Anan
Perobieny Capltiga
Local Soldiers Back in U.S.
Seattle dispatch reports Navy Transport Get arriving with 1400 personnel from the Far East, including Arkansan servicemen. The group features Me Huey Mawilly of Han e and Pfe. George Woodluy, Peaceful, among others returning to the United States.
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Seattle
UDP
Get
Iugh J. Goaftey
Arkonana
Iseliding
Huey Mawilly
Hane
Pfe
George Woodluy
Dowager Queen Mary Near Death Report
London reports Queen Mary is gravely ill as medical bulletins note a sudden decline after months of gastric trouble. Doctors Sir Horace Lynns and Lord Wobbdohagan provided the day’s update on her condition outside Marlborough House.
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Jack V. Fox
London
Downagar
Mariboroudh Youse
Thas
Marcha
Arave Wien
Horace =lynns
Lord Wobbdohagan
Reuther Moves to Quell Talks of Rebellion at UAW
Atlantic City dispatch notes Walter Reuther seeks to suppress rebellion rumors within the Auto Workers. He invites David J. McDonald, head of United Steelworkers, to address the convention amid speculation McDonald could pull his union from the CIO. Reuther’s control of his faction showed strength as constitutional changes sailed through, while notes on Haywood’s death loom in labor history.
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Atlantic City
Walter Reuthert
Auto Workers
Nave
Vanloy
Panand
Routher
David J. MacDonald
United Stealworkers
UAW
McDonealy
Bouther
Soci Hays
McDonald
Allan S. Haywood
CIO
Philip Suppernesey
Haywood
Reusther
J Reuther
Big Sister 14 Guardians Six Children Die in Truck Crash
In 1948 VAN BUREN Wisconsin a 14 year old girl who cared for six children died after a truck collision. Several siblings were thrown from the vehicle and injured including Wanda Bushmiler and others. The incident left the younger siblings without their parents. Mrs Blount later died of natural causes. The article notes the accident scene and the family’s relocation nearby.
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van Buren
Blount
Buathmier
Povident
Wanda
Ida
H Houge
Sehildren
Local Contributions Pour In For Delegation Fund Drive
A flurry of local donors pledged 1687 to support a delegation effort aimed at influencing officials to assist with the Ind airport project. Names of contributors include Wilk Meng Store EXAResse First National Bol Daniels Byvelle Burke Lehmann Auto & Home Supply Haynes Rist Ritehle Gro Co Citizens National Bank West Drops Dept Store Hope Furniture Co Poteet Gigland McMurry Gunter Lumber Co and others. A Frisco Railway freight traffic manager D Sweetin died Monday after a long illness. he previously served as general agent for the railway in Atlanta and Little Rock and was traffic manager at Nulwa Oklahoma.
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Firma
Délar Gaan
Wallington
Ind
Hale
Mbt
Honard
Wilk Meng Store
Exaresse First National Bol
Daniels
Byvelle Burke
Lehmann Aulo & Home Supply Haynes
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Louis
Hoyt
D. Sweetin
Frisco Railway Co
Didordey
Es .Denoral
Railqad
Atlanta
Little Rock
Ark
Oh. Nulwa
Okla” Ua
All Around the Town by The Star Star
A fragmented local column notes quirky street scenes and casual observations from town life. The piece mentions prices and everyday items, reflecting a lighthearted daily chronicle with loose phrasing.
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