Northern governors admit plan to destroy Southern industry
In Hartford March 18 Governor Chester Howles urged Northern manufacturers to fund Southern labor. T. M. Forbes countered that Northern leaders finance the anti-South push to crush small Southern plants. The piece argues Northern capital and politics block Southern self processing and warn against centralizing federal power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Cann
Chester Howles
Connecticut
T. M. Forbes
Cotton Manufacturers Association of Georgia
New England
the Star
South
Bowles
New Jersey
Carolinas
Hope
North
Ayone
Yeu
Gil
S F Andrews of Near Hope Dies at 77
S F Andrews of Near Hope, aged 77, longtime Hampstead County resident, died in a local hospital. Survived by wife, three daughters Mary and Mrs Fred Mouser of Hope, Mrs Mary Te lay of Grants Pass, Oregon, two sons Earl of Shreveport and Ernest of Hope, plus sister Mrs Bagarly of Quitman and four brothers. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Soloist to Highlight City Hall Program Tonight
Hertha Griffin, Chicago contralto soloist, headlines a City Hall program tonight with the Gospel Singers of Hot Springs. Selections include Steal Away and Deep River, among other spirituals. event features a Spirit-filled evening with classical and gospel pieces.
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Hertha Griffin
Chicago
Truman May Hold Party for New Members
President Truman plans an informal gathering with new House and Senate members next month to ease ties with Congress. Advisers discussed the event, aiming to host lawmakers at a local venue due to White House repairs. He will meet with many legislators March into April, cancelling two New York talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
House
Senate
Congress
White House
New York
United Nations
Chaim Weizmann
Israel
Florida
Ibis
Lucas
Illinois
Barkley
Theouse
Tristan
Dixie
Civil Rights Commission
North Carolina
J. M. Broughton
Kiwanis Show Best Ever Is Report
Despite rain the Kiwanis Minis trel show at Hope High School Auditorium drew a large audience. The program moved quickly from opening chorus to Grand Finale with two unidentified comedians delivering jokes at prominent locals. Various performers and the Kiwanis Club Queen contest highlighted the night, with excitement over crowning the next Miss Minister Queen from a slate of candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope High School
Luke
Duke
Mayor Live Brown
Frank Hurton
Asbastus
Moody Willis
Bascomb
Jimmy Miller
January
Ed Marvis Isuits
Hope
Ih Key Club
Quarette
Brents McPherson
Kent ‘Sisters
W Earl Powell
Catherine Cox
Martin’ Pal
Svaith
Barbary Bright
Betty Titue
Joy Kennedy
Una Wiggins
Sura Lauterbach
GLU Pe
James
Kiwanis Clik
Maree
Sidues Puliind
Guinea
Judge Recalls War Buddy in Surprising Court Scene
New York March 25 UP Magistrate Alex Pisciotta recognized John Merck, a former Army comrade with a bad leg, in a subway sleeping case. After a brief reunion, the magistrate offered a trial and Merck pleaded not guilty.
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New York
Alex Pisciotta
Piselotta
John Merck
John
Magsistrate
France
Merck
Piscintta
Police Guard Peace Parley Pickets
One hundred police protected the Waldorf Astoria as picketing aligned with a three day World Peace conference. The National Council of Arts Sciences and Professions urged officers to ensure attendees could participate without interference amid fears of broad protests. Norman Cousins reconsidered attending after State Department support for a robust attendance and dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waldorf-Aslaria
Spens
Park Avenue
State Department
National Council of Arts Sciences and Professions
Wired Police
William P. O'Brien
Norman Cousins
Saturday Review of Literature
R ‘Fusal
George V. Allen Taid
Oliver Wyman Win Oscars for Acting in 1948
Hollywood reports Oliver and Wyman triumph at the Academy Awards with Best Actor and Best Actress honors for their roles in Marnlet and Johnny Belinda. Miss Wyman, 35, and Sir Laureneus Oliver, along with The Treasure of the Sierra Madre team, receive major accolades. The ceremony marks a first for cross studio recognition with multiple wins including supporting acting nominations and best picture.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Silence
Shakespeare
Jane Wyman
Laureneus Oliver
Miss Wyman
Bo Pictures
Johnny Belinda
Oliver
Hallywood
Marnlet
He Aare
Wyman
St. Joseph Sto
Pierre Nes
Abe Masi
Axis Sally Faces 10 to 30 Year Treason Sentence
Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally was sentenced to 10 to 30 years in federal prison for treason. Judge Edward M. Curran also fined her and ordered loss of citizenship. Gillars, 48, born in Maine, broadcast Nazi radio programs and was convicted for airing a propaganda drama. The sentence followed motions for a new trial and a courtroom exchange as Gillars spoke.
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Washington
Mildred
Sally Gillars
Edward M. Cartran
Miss Gillars
Curran
Douglas Chandler
Robert Henry Best
Chandler
Best
Boston
Clirran
James J. Laughlin
Bill Roberts to Head Local Revenue Dept
Willam P. Roberts will head the local revenue department at Hempstead Courthouse on April 1. He has lived in Hope for several years and previously worked in the insurance business before becoming revenue collector, replacing Frank Howson.
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Willam P
Bill) Roberts
State Revenue Department
Hempstead
Roberts
Hope
Frank Howson
Club Operator Slain in Downtown Ambush
Kansas City police investigated the murder of Wolf C. Rimann, 43, manager of Hillcrest Country Club, shot beside his car by two gunmen in a specially equipped vehicle. The get away car, later found abandoned, had a hidden gun compartment and siren, with no fingerprints. A third person drove the vehicle.
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Kansas City
Wolf C. Rimann
Hillcrest
Rimgnan
Henry W. Johnson
Guptoen
Meader Named Vice President at Gulf Oil Refining Co.
Henry Grady Meader elected vice president of Oil Oil Corporation and Refining Company at a Gulf operation board meeting in Pittsburgh on March 22, 1949. He formerly led Gulf Refining Company divisions in New Orleans and Memphis and held senior sales, management, and civic roles in Louisiana. He and wife plan to relocate to Pittsburgh with Meader taking the Gulf office post.
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Guilt
Lisburgh
Penn
Henry Grady Meader
Oil Oil Corporation and Refining Company
Meader
Gulf Refining Company
New Orleans
Alabama
Abbansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Temmegsue
Meador
Murray
Nentucky
Gulf Reffining Company
Wil Tso
Memphis
New
Ort
Mendez
Boston
Pickwick
Rifle Club to Be Organized Here Sunday
All persons interested in forming a rifle club to meet at Wainety 116 Southwest erm Proving Ground at 2 p m on March 27. A proposed activity will be discussed and potential sponsors approached. For information contact Paul W. Ki yaeh by telephone Glew or SFL.
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Waenity 116
Southwesterm Proving Ground
Pai
Sieiny
Turion Farders
Paul W. Ki ‘Yaeh
SFL
The Machine Outgrows People Says Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle argues machines outpace average citizens, listing skills people cannot do anymore and reflecting on aging and technological growth. He jokes about birthdays as he lists tasks such as driving water cars, wiring homes, fixing appliances, and playing certain games, highlighting a future where convenience and automation dominate daily life.
Big Ovation Given to Mr. Churchill
Washington crowds greeted Winston Churchill on his unofficial visit to the United States. At Blair House he met President Truman during a social dinner with a Boston banquest and two toasts. Churchill, 74, waved, smiled, and gave the V for victory sign before heading to New York.
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Washington
Juri
Union Station
Truman
Blair House
Winston Churchill
Great Brltain
Britain
Churchill
Winnie
New York
United States
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Brair House
Lm Fulton
Believe Reds Have Special Atom Spy Ring
Washington reports the un American activities committee says Russians run several spy rings seeking atomic secrets. The pamphlet Spotlight on Spies cites covert orders abroad to Soviet leaders, lists 20 categories of information sought on U.S. armed strength, and warns thousands of agents exist within and outside the United States. It urges intensified espionage crackdowns and penalties for Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tha
PBI
J. Edgar Wangorchee
Communist Party
United States
Ucan Circonnry
Moscow
Ig Lanne
Espionses
PEL
Navy
Russia
Negro Branch Library Established
A new branch library opens today serving the community with weekday hours and Saturday access. The dedication marks expansion of city library services and provides space for reading, study, and youth programs.
Chaffee Soldiers Freed on Charge of Murder
In Fort Smith on March 25, two young men were tried for first degree murder in the death of Will Kenjerick, a black man. Robert Odom and Edward Flemons were found guilty of a misdemeanor charge and fined 200 dollars each. They had been recruits at Camp Chaffee and had faced charges of assault and battery related to the February 24 incident. Willie Jackson, Negro, received a three year sentence for burglary involving two white sisters.
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Fort Smith
Maroh
Fury
Robert Odom
Edward E. Flemons
Will Ken Jerick
Kendrick
Odom
Flomons
Camp Chaffee
Fierrans
Welstrom Vaned
Miss
Odum
Starksville
Willie Jackson
Some Still Hopeful for Pension Bill
Washington reports lawmakers split on veterans pensions after the House sent the Rankin amendment bill back to the veterans committee for further consideration. President Truman praised the slender victory as constructive, while Teague a decorated World War II veteran spoke from Walter Reed. Despite the setback, Democratic whip Priest warned protests may renew pension legislation this session.
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Washington
House
Ben. Rankin
D-Miss
Hay
Truman
Teague
Army
Walter Reed
Rankin
Priest
D-Tenn
Veterans Committee
Living Costs Slip Back to 1948 Level
Washington reports the consumer price index fell 1 percent from January 1 to February 15 bringing living costs to within 0.0 percent of a year earlier. The index, 119 percent of prewar 1915-1030 averages, shows big drops in food 2.5 percent, fats oils and dairy, and clothing while autos rose slightly and rents remained near the prior month.
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Washington
Edus
Bivery
Donations to Red Cross Campaign Totaling 53742 O
Donations to the Red Cross campaign reach a grand total of 53 742 with prior reports noting multiple contributors and named individuals such as Oznah Negro Walker and Rosie Bo Nelsen. The record lists donors including Hatha McCoshiun Lannie Brown Filion Walker B and Harvey Board among others.
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Oznah — Negro
R. Walker
Ie Hatha McCoshiun
Lannie Brown
Filion Walker
Stowyi
Mhyed Weldon
Rosie Bo
Nelsen
Tuheason Cory
Nelsen Harvey
Levinie Walker
Stortoll Waikey
Obie Walker
Hingee Mer
Ellum Merriweather
Meriyeather
Turbulent reshuffle among Soviet top ranks
Officials within the Soviet leadership see a broad shift as Marshal Alexandrovsky and Bulganin are named to top posts while Molotov and Gromyko receive new responsibilities. The Presidium reportedly acted without explanation as shifts ripple through military and foreign affairs, with observers noting potential policy impacts.
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Pro Russia
Alexandrovsly
Asilevsky
Nikolai A
Bulgani
Soviet Union
All Russi Bulganin
Tonke
Stati 1947
Molotov
Andrei
Himy
Rele Fkcioyan
Monishitsov
C A. Gromyko
Ge Switches
Oe Vasilevsky
Hisen
Montgomery
le Rose
Ope
New York
Parley
Epifer
Jeleg
Oria
Washington
Derridere
Ade
Rangom
Andalay
Bids Sought on Highway Projects Across Counties
Arkansas highway agencies advertise bids March 25 for multiple construction jobs. Projects include fourteen bridges, paving and grading work from Kokomo to Pine Bluff, with locations in Crittenden, Sevier, Dallas, Washington, Grant, Jefferson, and other counties. Timetable shows bid opening April for several bridge and paving contracts.
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Little Rock
Commission
Fordyce
Gee and
St. Pranels
Kokom
Crittenden Pounty
Hayou
Lehi
Crittenden County
Memphis
Crittenden “County
Clarksdale-West
Chico County
Bouef River
Wards
Big
CiMacon
Little Lake
Sevier County
DeQueen-La Mve
Horatio-East
Dallas County
Crete
Rock “Island
Washington “County
Spring Valley
Lawrence
Randolph
Spring River
Ravenden
Grant
Jefferson Counties
Pine Bluff
Sheridan
Band Festival to Be Held in Nashville Hosts Plan
Nashville organizers announce a band festival expected to attract about 69 musicians. The event will feature performances by local ensembles and draw booster support from community groups in Arkang.
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Nashville
Nately
Arkang Boosters of
Isttors AU
Plinin
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Alex. H. Washburn
S. F. Andrews
Near Hope
City Hall
Oliver, Wyman
Acting
Axis
Bill Roberts
Local Revenue Dept
H. G. Meader
V. 9
Gulf Co
Hal Boyle
Amy
Pis
Lama
Barrie
Rink
Mr. Churchill
Libros
Newrous
Schouwe
Ani Tequesta
Owoury
Dibra
Phaelie Pyiche
Chaffee
Red Cross
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