Books and Welfare Politics Across Two Nations
A compact look at how United States and England publish books differently. The United States emphasizes sociology and economics with fewer children's titles, while England leads in adult fiction and youth education, with religion waning in both. Welfare rights leaders push against work requirements and seek higher guaranteed income, invoking Paul to argue for personal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Wichita Falls
Tex
Winter Lingers in Arkansas Amid Front's Cold Spell
The Associated Press reports Arkansas remains in cold conditions as a strong front sweeps through the region from Oklahoma to Southeast Mississippi. Thunderstorms, hail, and a tornado were noted near Newport. Temperatures ranged from the mid 30s to low 40s across towns such as Texarkana Fayetteville Harrison Jonesboro Pine Bluff and Little Rock with forecasts suggesting possible rain by Saturday.
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Arkansas
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Newport
Oklahoma
Indiana
Montana
Colorado
Gulf
Arkinsas
Hoowever
Gulf of Mexico
Census Form to be mailed Saturday nationwide
The government moves ahead with mass mailing of 63 million census questionnaires to households on Saturday amid postal strike tensions in New York. If walks out continue, 160,000 enumerators will canvass every home in the city. Census Day is April 1, with 60 percent of urban households returning by prepaid mail.
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John M. Pearce
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Uf & Postal
New York City
Census Bureau
Congress
Bureau
George Hay Brown
Riding a Bluebird? All You've Got Is Spring Fever
New York AP writer HAL BOYLE glances at how spring reshapes mood and work. Spring fever loosens routines, triggers fantasies from barber shops at the North Pole to saving fashion, and spurs daydreams that pull people toward wild, humorous escapades.
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Boyle
Raquel Welch
North Pole
Acuunitoin
Nepal
Adolf Hitler
Quartuduur
Idusetrap Salesan
Argentina
Obliviv
Postal Troops Relieved From Active Duty During Strike
The Pentagon said 15,000 of 25,000 guardsmen and reservists called for the New York postal strike are being relieved. About 10,000 personnel will stay on active duty for now to be available to the Post Office if needed. Chief spokesman Daniel Z. Henkin noted no troops were requested to assist with mail handling at this time.
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Washington
Pentagon
New York
Post Office
Department
Daniel Z. Henkin
FBI Pins Kidnapping on One of Five in Texarkana Trial
AP report from Texarkana Ark describes FBI agent Ed McFadden testifying that Johnny Tasby 21 of Lafayette County Ark admitted taking credit for the abduction of 15 year old Rondo girl. Tasby alleged six month plan and made ransom contact as he was arrested. Other defendants Paul Bryant Joe Feggett Booker Burkhalter Hugh Smith all Dallas or Texarkana residents. Vickers girl released unharmed after disappearance, no ransom paid though 40 000 demanded.
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Texarkana, Ark
FBI
Karen Vickers
Johnny Tasby
Lafayette County
Ark
Ed McFadden
MeeFadden
Tasby
McFadden
Paul Lawrence Bryant
Joe Willie Feggett
Booker Burkhalter
Dallas
Tex
Hugh Smith
Texarkana
Miss Vickers
Tasoy
Emmett
Vickers
KCS Freight Derailed With No Injuries Near Hatfield
About 33 cars of a Kansas City Southern freight train derailed Wednesday at Hatfield Arkansas. No injuries were reported and officials said the cause had not been determined. Hatfield lies about nine miles south of Mena.
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Hatfield, Ark
Kansas City Southern
Hatfield
Mena
Wallace Faces Stiff Test in Battle for Alabama's Govern
Alabama voters face a crucial governor race as George Wallace seeks to regain the office against Albert Brewer. Both claim strong finance and broad support, with Wallace aiming to rebuild his base in north Alabama while Brewer hopes to capitalize on southern strength and the Tennessee Valley vote. Faith Hall at First Baptist Church is torn down to make way for new educational facilities, a Depression-era project born from faith and local labor.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Albert P. Brewer
Brewer
Lurleen Wallace
Brower
Ut Ipdeva Wallace
Tennessee
Decatur
Ihe
First Baptist Church
Faith Hall
Main and
Third Sts
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Young Chavrolet Co
Wallage
R. Rogers
Old Presbyterian
Frank Porter
Wil Porter
Congregation
Rac
Price Rise Smallest in 7 Months
Wholesale prices in March posted the smallest rise in seven months, with the Labor Department reporting a 0.1 percent gain. The index reached 116.5, driven by increases in raw foods and industrial materials, while consumer finished goods showed no rise.
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Neil
Joel Popkin
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Popkin
Bureau
New Road Projects for Arkansas by State Highway Commission
Arkansas road plans include Greene County AR 304 from Randolph line to Delaplaine 6.3 miles cost 340000 Randolph County AR 104 from Greene county west 4.8 miles cost 288000 Philippe County AR 244 from three miles north of Marvel for 2.86 miles cost 42000 Sebastian County US 71 Fort Smith build channels intersection cost 10000 Ward County relocation of half mile curve east of Melbourne cost 14000 Saline County AR Lil from Interstate 30 to Alexander Children's Colony 2 hikes cost 42500
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Arkansas Little Rock
State Highway Commission
Greene County
Arkansas
Randolph County
Delaplaine
Tne
Phillipe County
Marveil
Sebastian County
U.S
Fort Smith
Ward County
Arkansas 69
Melbourne
Saline County
Alexander Children's Colony
Arkansas to Get $5 Million for Federal Grants
Arkansas Development Districts learned that state allocations for construction grants will total $5 million from the federal government this year, triple the usual annual allotment. Kenton Kirkpatrick of the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration in Dallas outlined that collection and treatment of municipal and industrial wastes will cost about $26 billion over the next five years.
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U.S . Little Rock
Arkansas Association of Development Districts
Kenton Kirkpatrick
Office of Planning
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration
Dallas
Car Hits Child on South Grady Street
The incident occurred Wednesday at 5 15 pm on South Grady Street when Norman Eugene Bo bo, 7, was struck by a car driven by Rebecca Jean Huff as he darted from behind parked vehicles. He was taken to a hospital with bruises and scratches, no charges filed by Officer James Neal. Later, on East 6th Street, a car driven by Lewis C Sharpe hit the rear of another car. Sharpe was charged with UWE by city officers Haltumn and Sinyare.
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Hope Julice
Grady St
Norman Eugene Bobo
Rebecca Jean Huff
Johnny J. Jones
6Th St
Sharpe
Uwe
Haltumn and
Sinyare
Easter Sunrise Services and Community Drive In Hope and Blevins
Easter sunrise services are planned at Union Shore in Fulton at 6 30 a.m. with Rev Gerald W Trussell as speaker and special music by area churches. The Blevins area will hold a companion service at Bruce Memorial United Methodist Church at 6 30 a.m. with Rev Wayne Bell preaching and a choir drawn from local churches. A street sale by volunteer girls in downtown Hope on Saturday March 28 supports crippled children of Arkansas with proceeds aiding rehabilitation and therapy programs. City of Hope was incorporated 95 years ago yesterday. Navy sailor Hiltie L Cooper from Hope graduated from Basic Storekeeper School in Newport Rhode Island. Area sports remind of basketball games at Jones Field House at 7 p.m. featuring Hope Jaycees vs Ashova and Hope Dogs.
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Union Shore
Fulton
Gerald W. Trussell
First Baptist Church In
Hope
Blevins
Bruce Memorial United — Methodist Church
Wayne Bell
Pasetor
Balt Chapel
Church of the Nazareng
Sweet Home
Hwy 24
Marlbrook Baptist
Ball Chapel
Bruce Memorial
John W. Rushing
Bruce Memorial Church
Arkansas
Pat Harris
Nike Club
Jones Field House
Hope Jaycaeg
N Ashova
Hope Dogs
Betsy
Inflation debate stalls wage and price controls in Congress
A mixed bipartisan report on inflation outlines proposals from Democrats for a Council of Economic Advisers with authority to set price and wage standards and a federal Productivity, Price and Incomes Office, while Republicans urge immediate inflation impact disclosures on major wage and price decisions. The Labor Department report shows consumer and wholesale prices rising, and stock markets react with a Dow gain. Prices and living costs edge higher as lawmakers clash over government intervention versus market forces.
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Bank of America
Dotatovet Sernri
Senate-House
Economic’ Committee of Profit
Mite
Rep
Wrigtt Patman
Dtex
House Banking Committee
Targe
Nikou
Council of Economic Advisers
Republicans
Council
Republican Report
Seek to Avert Railroad Strike
Washington AP report on new efforts to avert a nationwide rail strike. AFL-CIO leaders John W. O'Brien and J P Hilta Je coordinate with shopcraft unions to refine an agreement already reached at last week’s committee meeting. Labor Secretary George Shultz to be asked to arrange a new session to end the month-long dispute.
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Washington
John W. O'Brien
Afl-Cio
Sheet Metal Workers International Association
J. P. Hilta Je
Délon
Taap
Pakes
Labor
George Shitty
Arrangi
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Alex. N. Washburn
The
National Welfare Rights Organization
George E. Wiley
Paul
Thessalonians
Nichard
Tanipa
Fia
FayetteviMe
Fasciieville
Harrison
Jonesbury
Pine Blue
el Peru
Metupdds
Little Rock
Fort Stath Suit
Hal Boyle
Robins
Trans Felsons
CIA
China
Mars
Beagle Pass
Tse Tung
Chile
Jane Pisa
Jane
KCS
Ist Baptist
Red Thomas
S. Grady St
Barbara Fuller
Jule Barber
Marlene Bansnett
Sheryl Bright
Pam Gilley
Pat Huckabee
Karen Allen
Julia
Dana Flowers
Rock
Or. F.C. Crow
Star
City of Hope
Navy
Hiltie L. Cooper of Hope
Naval Supply School, Haval Schools Command
Newport, RI
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