New England Industry Decline Attributed To Local Policy
A Boston observed analysis argues New England’s industrial decline stems from homegrown policies. Barron’s in Boston cites tax exemptions and new levies as hindering investment, urging flexible wages and better capital climate to counter competition. The piece compares regional politics to railroads losing market dominance and warns voters must restrain politicians to save industry.
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New England
J. W. Fulbright
Arkansas
Fulbright
Ben
Barron's Weekly
Boston
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
BoWwally
United States
America
Budget Slash Drive Passes Four Billion Dollar Mark
Washington reports the House budget cutting drive crossed the four billion threshold as an Interior Department appropriation bill of 40,244,763 was prepared for next action. The committee had already advanced 434,005,800 sought by the President, with final vote slated after debate.
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Washington
House
Interior Department
Fruman
Appropriations Committee
Interior
Truce Talks Report Noted Progress in Prisoner Exchange Debate
Truce negotiators showed frankness in seeking a prisoner exchange compromise amid warnings that talks still stall on the core issue. Brig. Gen. William F. Nuckols said some progress occurred behind a news blackout as U.N. Command shifts its stance to non forced repatriation. The change aims to avoid compelling prisoners to return to their country, though it leaves underlying deadlock intact.
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Munga
Koren
Miled
U.N
Witness Tells How Profit in Grain Storage Venture
Washington March 26 Witness Herry Enaley a small town investment man testified before Senate investigators that he earned about 35000 from a grain storage venture lasting less than two years. He described spending roughly one third of his personal dime and said he and four partners invested 24000 in the project. Enaley portrayed as a close ally of President Truman faced charges of malic profits in the government storage program.
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Washington
Herry Enaley
Senate
Ensley
Presidaunt Trumen
Mecca
TV Programs Could Be Even Better If They Got as Much Attention as Commercials
New York march 26 television's impact on politics and daily life prompts debate. Viewers answer their phones during shows and audiences grow weary of overexposure to political figures. The piece argues television can both boost and tire the public depending on exposure duration.
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New York
Frank Wicod- Roosevelt
Armored Car Robbery Nets Record Cash Loot
The 681,000 haul from a United States Trucking Company armored car in Danvers Massachusetts is noted as one of the largest postwar cash thefts rivaling the 1950 Brink’s Boston robbery. An Associated Press survey ranks the Danvers case second only to the Brink’s $1,200,010 in cash and securities.
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Danvers
Mass
Boston
United States
Reno
Redfield
Money Express
Massachusetts
Associated Press
Robuers
National Security Corporation
Brink
Brian Lisker
New York
Lincoln
Neb
Edward Wilhelm Betz
Lincoln National Bank
Gerlach Chapman
Hope Med Kens Men Atfen Hope Med Kens Men
Andy Andrews and Joe Keesey attended the 200th anniversary dinner of Mutual Insurance in Little Rock last night. Principal speaker was Hamilton ae.
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Andy Andrews
Joe Keesey
Mutual Insurance
Little Rock
Wes
Hamilton Ae
Hempstead Youths Enlist for Duty With Services
M/Sgt. Marion Throne of the local Recruiting Station announced six Hempstead area youths have enlisted for two years in the Regular Army or joined the US Air Force. Timmy Waller, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Waller, will go to Officers Candidate School after basic training with pay and allowances. Wilbur Oller reenlisted for three years as a sergeant. Robert Sevier Watson and James F. Mangum volunteered for the Air Force and will report to Lackland AFB. Mangum was in the National Guard. Watson is from Washington Arkansas and Mangum from Route 1 Hope. Candidates may choose branches including infantry, artillery, armor, engineers, or signals. March 31, 1952 is the last day to volunteer if pre-induction notice has been received. For information contact Sgt Throne at Hope City Hall.
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Marion Throne
Army
Air Force
Timmy Wallerg
Prank Waltore
14Th Street
Jimmy
Ouachita College
Thorne
Wilber Oller
Hope
US Army
Sgt
Throne
Hope City Hall
Members of Local Bible Class to Hold Washington Service
Members of the Century Bible class of the First Methodist Church will lead a program Sunday March 90 at 7 30 p m at the Washington Methodist Church The program includes welcoming remarks by Herman Worthy and likely other remarks with songs led by Mrs Brown at the piano.
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Washington
First Methodist Church
Washington Methodiet
Herman Worthy
Famer Feourlay
J ‘Aus
Umer
Brown
Sra Ie
Union Expects Acceptance of WSB Formula
Pittsburgh March 20 9 Tha CtO United Steelworkers demand ed steel Industry acceptance of the White Stabilization Board proposal for settling heated dispute as negotiations started today with one major producer. USW District Director John Murray said the union would present the recommendations and expects the company to accept them or face possible steel plant shutdowns. The wage stabilization board proposes a 1 1 2 merit hourly pay boost and other benefits. Philip Murray of CIO and USW began talks with U S Steel Corp as other companies set to follow in rapid order.
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Pittsburgh
Cto
United Steelworkers
White Stabilization Board
Jones and Linghiln Steel
Corp
USW
John Murray
Wage Stabilization Board
Ws8 Haa
Linton
Philip Murray
CIO
U. S. Steel Corp. Inter
Tomurray
B. Offivinir
W. R B. Eliott
Chit
Subpoena Seeks McMath Campaign Records in Probe
Pulasis County Prosecutor Tom Bowlie subpoenaed governor McMath's campaign fund records from 1948 and 1950 races. Henry Wonds, the governor's executive secretary, was subpoenaed. he refused to release the records to the Highway Audit Commission. The grand jury continues a closed HAC hearing to determine any connections between contributions and Highway Department operations.
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Litle Bock
McMath
Haya ‘Bean
Pulasis County
Tom Bowlie
Downie
Henry Wonds
Woods
State Highway Audit Commission
Highway Department
Atomic public safety item enters in maneuvers
A March report from Ft. Hood describes an atomic test scene with a mushroom cloud rising over a drop zone. An 82nd Airborne brigade parachuted from transport planes as part of Operation Long Horn, noted as a major ground maneuver.
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Ft. Hood
Tex
82Nd Airborne
U. S
Navy Reports on Activities From This Area
Navy reports list three men from this area serving in the US Navy. Louis Sutton and a N. Walnut Street address are noted alongside others in naval apprenticeship programs. One entry mentions entry into service on June 13, 1948 and a connection to Hope.
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Navy
Roundup Club to Meet Thursday and Plan Convention
The Hempstead Roundup Club will hold its regular meeting Thursday night at the Colt goint. Members are urged to bring their horses. Plans for a Roundup Club convention scheduled for April 27 were discussed. Committees were named by Arch Wylloares and include Entertainment, Finance, Program, Grounds, and Police. Additional committees will be notified.
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Hempstead
Chib
Tih
Arch Wylloares
Bill McRae
Ben Owen
Roy Fry
Hollie Luck
Cornelius
Charis Wylie
Frank Dougina
Emmett Thompson
Buddy Evans
Bob Daniels
Bob Shivers
Lyle Brown
Grounds — Hol Cox
Curtis Urrey
Tom Duckett
Red Woodul
Hershal Williama
Pollea
Ofttcorm Moaley
Ward and
Downing
Notittad
Truman Allots Little Rock March Funds Theme Noise
Fragmentary OCR notes describe allocations and political maneuvering around Little Rock in March. Mentions 2 cents figures, contractors, and a governor’s timing versus legislative actions. Names and places are garbled. the overall sense is a budget or relief appropriation discussion with unclear outcomes.
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Little Rock
Tlothira
Joan
Tariley Yeaterday
Gonrider
Ais
French Jail Troublemakers in Tunisia
Yunis Tunisia May 20 French authorities cracked down on nationalist troublemakers arrests Premiser Mohammed Chonik and three cabinet members. Martial law and censorship imposed. The French action followed three months of nationalist rioting and sabotage in Tunisia. Curfew and military control sparked protests from Muslims. Tunisians appeal to the United Nations for help. The Bey invited talks while French authorities demand ousting Chonik and his cabinet.
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Chonik
Hundradi
Moslams
Tunia
Afrika
Tunlela
United Nations
Jean de Mouteclocqueda
Chenik
Sidi Mohammed al- Amin
Vincent Auriol
de Hauteclocque
Taft to Stay in New Jersey Presidential Primary
Trenton New Jersey State Superior Court ruled that Ben Taft would be allowed to have his name listed in the April 16 presidential preference primary. Judge Ralph Jahley cited a state law issue while Theodore D. Parsons described an overruling influence on the ballot and urged remaining actions.
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Trenton
N. J. Mapeh
Ory
State Superior Court
Ben
Taft
Ralph Jahley
Allernay
Theodore D. Parsons
Toll Goe to 10 Percent Passes In Quiet Session
A solemn vote reduced toll rates to ten percent in a narrow council session. Officials cited budget constraints and public relief, with leaders underscoring the measure will ease hardship for commuters and local businesses.
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J. R. Vandegriff
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Yolanda Elliott
NEA
Steve Ribnikar
Houston
Sharon
Harris County
Hope Med
Union
WSB
Atom
Thia
Lowee Apprentice
USN
Louis Sutton
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Wis
Paubmering ‘Air Group
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Parilepalea
Truman Allots
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