California Arizona feud over Central Arizona Project water supply
A long satire discusses the Central Arizona Project seeking 738 million dollars in federal funds to pump water 985 feet for irrigation, highlighting California’s opposition and concerns of biased federal spending, land speculation, and regional water needs in the West. It frames the dispute as a clash of states over Colorado River resources and future water policy.
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Up O
Mida@le
California
Arizona
Laver
Central Arizona
Senate
Colorado River Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Boulder Dam
Colorado
Washington Monument
Califfornia
Perons
Truman Talks Over Men for Vital Posts
President Truman, while on vacation, weighs candidates for key administration roles including energy commission chair and defense post. He will likely announce successors to resigning officials as he oversees departures and maintains Gulf coast leisure activities during the stay.
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Truman
Key West
Wia
Washington
Tragg S. Vourbers
Aemy
Voolees
Uvlsa
Dhe
Gulf
Arkansas Weather Forecast With Clouds and Showers
Cloudy mild afternoon and evening with showers likely tonight. Sunday follows with more cloud cover and showers possible across the state.
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Arkansas
British Reds Call for U.S. Arms Boycott and Wake Freeze
London reports that Britain's Communists demand a boycott of United States arms shipments and oppose the government's anti inflationary wake freeze. Deputy Prime Minister Morrison accuses the Communists of plotting big new troubles for industry while Labour youth groups urge workers to back wage-freeze policies and oppose foreign interference. Communist papers reply that Morrison seeks to disrupt Britain under wage cuts, promising no backing from workers or trade unions.
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London
Herbert Morrison
Britain
Morrison
London Daily Worker
Tageed Morr
Bureau Grat
Moisan
Breve
Thalia Dlevedioves
U.S. Ans
Atlantia Piel
Weld
Averape
Preneh
Uian
Lonoke Baptists Plan Galden Jubilee Observance
The Lonoke Baptist church schedules a Galden Jubilee event with a ministerial service on Sunday June 26. A poststorm tally notes debris and damage from recent storms, with attendees sharing testimonies and witnessing the cleanup.
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Galden
Lonoke Baptists
Seeds Sought in Sweet Potato Production
The Chamber of Commerce seeks locations of certified seed beds for sweet potato slips, requiring state certification. Farms with seed beds in Puerto Rico or unit 1 should contact the chamber to seed and ship slips, listing several farmers including Samuels, Hope, McCaskill, Brown, Davis, Porterfield, Buckley, and Bamuels. Farmers with certified beds are urged to inform the chamber promptly.
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Chamber of Conmerce
Weither
Puerto Rico
Chamber of Commeree
Cacituit Samuels
At & Hope
Dewey Houglland
McCaskill
AL Jen
French Dock Workers Strike Again Amid Turbulent Port Protests
Readable fragments describe a 24 hour dock strike in Marseille and related stoppages at other ports. The National Union of Dockworkers led the action, citing protests over working conditions and rest days. Officials and observers note broader Atlantic pact tensions and political opposition surrounding the labor actions.
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Paris
al-- Wrance
National Union of Dockworkers
Euellog Cluckwarkers
Marseille
Amur
Kathyine
Gree
Diego
Atfouleus
Davin
Higiwr
Mrs Murrell Dies at Home Near Fulton
The record describes the death of Mrs Murrell at her Fulton area home. Details are obscured by damaged text but indicate a deceased person connected to local area events and possible funeral arrangements in Texas.
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Cale Wieredl
Dea
Bey
Fulton
Texas
Mr. Smith
Foster Mother of Child Actress Freed
Beverly Hills, March 25. Foster mother Lorraine Michel and husband Oda were found not guilty of unjustifiable punishment of nine year old child actress Lora Lee Michel after a seven hour jury deliberation. Jury formed of eight women and four men. Melbourne. The verdict prompted cheers from about 30 observers and could lead to a possible Europe vacation for the family. The judge noted seventeen ballots were cast with the first at seven to five. Prosecution claimed bruises and harmful diet. defense argued discipline and training.
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Beverly, Hills
Calif
WPI
Lora Lee Michel
Justice Cou't Jlry
Lorraine Michel
Mel
Michel
Oda
Cottom
Bava Lee
Chile
Ona Weorgin
Tora Leo
Spring Is More Like a Fact Today
The text presents a garbled Associated Press style item with numerous distorted phrases and names. It appears to reference springtime observations, economic or social notes, and scattered proper nouns, though most specifics are unreadable. The fragmentary prose hints at a news wire brief about conditions and notable terms but lacks coherent facts.
Scored Elephants Break Away From Trainers
Pomona Calif March 25 Two elephants frightened by a passing train broke from circus keepers, ran amok for about an hour and a half injuring attendant Leroy Spellman 28. A four ton female elephant picked him up with its trunk, tossed him, and rolled on him. He was taken to Pomona Hospital with abrasions and internal injuries.
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Pomona
Calif
Leroy Spellman
Pomona Hospital
Dynamite Truck Explodes Killing Two Near Nashville
A truck loaded with 10 tons of dynamite caught fire and exploded on a highway 20 miles northeast of Nashville, killing two men and blacking out vast mid Tennessee. The Hercules Powder Co truck from Bessemer Alabama halted after a signal from another driver, then blew up as bystanders fled. Local authorities identified one victim as John J. O’Guin, 63, of Nashville. the other’s identity was not immediately confirmed.
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Nashville
Teen
Here
mid-Tennessee
Hercules Powder Company
Bessemer
Als
Clarksville
Fas
John J. O'Guin
Lloyd J. Brantley
McCalla
Ala
E. E. Mintz
Brantley
Way Open for Chrysler Strike Peace
Detroit reports progress toward ending a two month Chrysler walkout as a company pension fund offer of 30 million dollars sparks union talks. Mediators schedule a rest period for joint peace talks while 140,000 autoworkers remain idle and indirect workers number 60,000. Both sides negotiate to expand pension benefits and hospital medical coverage, with the union demanding a larger fund contribution and broader terms before agreeing to a five year contract.
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Detroit
Chrysler
Tompahby
CIO
United Auto Workers
Pension Fund
UAW
Hoever
Chryslers
Ford
Nash-Kelvinator
Aliio
The Word Boss Becomes Detestable at Times
New York writer Hal Boyle riffs on the word boss, picturing a chaotic home scene. Frances, the true boss, drives the narrator to reveal how power dynamics shape marriage, desk clutter, and daily frictions.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Frances
Guyalemeli
Hawaiian
Brangs
Aly
Bel Shuey
Burt
Phone Wires Cut At American Snuff Plant
Police reported that all telephone wires to the strike bound American Snuff Company plant were cut during the night. Plant manager William J. Condon was unavailable for comment. The plant does not operate on Saturdays.
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Memphis,senn
American Snuff Company
William J. Condon
Truman to Sign Farm Aid Bill After Senate Approval
Washington reports President Truman is expected to sign a farm price supports bill after Senate approval by 34 to 41. House backing and strong administration support promise passage, despite fierce opposition. The measure raises supports for potatoes while easing onions and cotton, under Agriculture Department administration. Supporters say it saves the farm program. critics fear its shaky future.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Senate
House
Agriculture Department
Ellender
D-La
Aiken
R-Vi
Pim
Benton
Conn
Douglas
Lehmut
Donnell
Kem
Missouri
Millikin
Colorado
Unean
Vital Issues for Waterways Discussed Congress Session
Washington March 25 UP Two vital matters in waterway development the money and the army engineers future were presented to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress for possible action at a two day convention. The group will adopt resolutions while hearing Aba officers and several speakers. The House appropriations committee cut waterways budget estimates by 23 percent this week. Rep Larcade backed waterways programs and army engineers and was named resolutions committee head.
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Washington
Army Engineers
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Congress
Aba
House Appropriations Committee
Hoover Commission
Interior Department
Rep. Larcade
D-Ly
Resolutions Committee
Flying Saucers Apparently Old in Europe
Rome March 25 UP Professor Giuseppe Bellusta 73 says flying discs were designed long ago and could carry explosives or even atomic weapons. He notes Nazi and Mussolini interest and argues discs are rational tech, not Martian. He predicts power experiments on flying discs.
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Rome
Giuseppe Bellusta
USA
United States
Belkzo
Cdc
Hitler
Mussolini
Ides
Italy
Germany
House Probers Seek Missing Files in Un American Activities
Washington March 25 The House Un American Activities Committee searched for a file claimed to contain records on congressmen linked to a subversive organization. Chairman Wood announced the inquiry while witness Matthew Cvetic, a former under cover agent, offered to testify further if the committee asked.
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Washington
Cvetic
Cambr
Ke NY
Congress
Cvelle
Sia
Torney
Roosevelt
Walter
Frank Buck Dies at 66 Former Gum Hunter
Frank Buck, famed hunter known for his "bring em back alive" exploits, died at age 66 in Angelo Texas after a checkup at University M hospital. Born May in Gainesville Texas, Buck pursued wildlife and photography since childhood, first jungle expedition in 1911 and later built an international reputation.
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Houston
Buck
Angelo
Tex
University
Anderagh Hospitaler
America
Burk
Mayeh
Gainesville
Texas
Car plunges Into Back of Truck in Prairie Texas incident
A vehicle collided with a truck at an unspecified location in Prairie Texas. No injuries were reported. The brief notes unclear details but indicate nobody was hurt and that the incident involved back of a truck.
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Prairie
Texas
Howie
Paragould
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