Easter Peace and Czechoslovakia in the Cold War Spirit
A column discusses Easter's meaning amid world tensions and urges Western help for Europe. It analyzes why Communists rose in Czechoslovakia, noting Czech civil liberties and the weak opposition after 1948. Questions linger on Communist strength and future governance as Moscow redeploys troops.
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James Thrasher
Czechoslovakia
Marx
Commmunists
Red Amy
Moscow
Russia
Sunrise Easter Service Moves Indoors By Weather
Weather forced the 11th Sunrise Easter Service indoors at Hope and Hempsferd County High School gym. Rev. H Paul Holdridge of the Gospel Tabernacle delivered the message as residents gathered despite the cold for the annual union service sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance.
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Hope
Hempsferd
Uie High School
H. Paul Holdridge
The
Gospel Tabernacle
Ministerial Alliance
Trio from High School Entertains Lions Club Members
At today's Lions Club luncheon a high school girl trio performed. Members listed were Mrs Bil Meltner, Betty Collins and Beth Sasser with Jalene Evans at the piano. They sang three numbers and tentative plans for another Lions Club party were made for Monday night April 12. Jack Dotson was taken in as an 8 age member.
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Lions Club
Bil Meltner
Betty Collins
Beth Sasser
Jalene Evans
Jack Dotson
Cotton bale totals mark Hempstead County 1927 28
Hempstead County produced 17 319 bales of cotton in 1927 versus 25 517 bales in 1928. The nation’s first aircraft show will be held in Detroit with 63 planes. Fulton City election officers named for April 3: Mrs. Obe Wilson W E Cox Jr Henry Wilson Mrs Dan Harkness Joy Weegan and J C Fones. Charlie Yiebaplin stars in The Circus.
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Hempstead County
Detroit
Fulton City
Obe Wilson
W. E. Cox, Jr
Henry Wilson
Dan Harkness
Joy Weegan
God J. C. Fones
Charlie Yiebaplin
Opening Day Program of WSCS Meeting
Opening day program for the seventh annual WSCS meeting of the Little Rock Conference Methodist Church outlines morning services, lunch, and afternoon sessions with prayers, speeches, and reports. Notable speakers include Miss McSwain missionary to Brazil and Miss Greene Henderson State Counselor. Evening program features youth fellowship and a prospective call to action for missionary work.
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WSCS
Women's Society of Christian Service
Little Rock
Methodist Church
Edwin ‘Stewart
Jesus
T. H. McLean
Be, D. Galloway
Women’s Society of Christian Service
J. E. Cooper
Arkansas Council of Church Women
E. J. Rauschkolb
Arkansas Narcotic Education Committee
Mune Wilhelm
Martha Greene
W.S.C.S
E. D. Galloway
T. W. McCoy
J. F. Dodson
Roland Shelton
T. A. Prewitt
Jimmie Rogers
Herbert Stephens
W. F. Meissner
South America
Mary McSwain
Marine, Greene
Virginia Gusey
Wesley Service Guild
Barlow Hotel
Christ
Davia
Newbern
Fellowship of Singing
Imogene Duniay
Mathedict Youth Fellowship
Covenan
George Meyer
Wilbur Red
Sue Plummer
Thressa Hoover
George Rice
Suella Anderson
Allen Gannaway
Clyde Williams
C. R. Hozendorf
Bill Holmes
Miss McSwain
Brazil
Miss Greene
Henderson State Teachers College
Miss Guffey
Arkansas Tubercular Sanitorium
Chhurch
Harris Urges Military Action to Halt Reds
El Dorado Arkansas congressman Oren Harris urged a strong American military force to halt Communist aggression and preserve world peace. He backed the Marshall Plan as essential to a permanent stable European economy and warned that delay would invite war. He argued the United States must show resolve to prevent becoming an island of freedom isolated from global events.
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el Dorado, Ark
Oren Harris
Ian
Arkansas
Congress
Harris
Western
Europe
Lami Dirmly
iUpis
Russia
Longressman Herris
Amedica
Little Hope for Relaxing Hunting Regulations
Washington reports the federal wildlife service says wild duck and goose populations have stabilized after declines, but hunting regulations are unlikely to loosen. Director Albert M Day notes the population is similar to last year and remains uncertain to rise. Assistant Director Clarence Cottam adds over half the states show increased inventories while others show little change.
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Washington
Fish and Wildlife Service
Albert M. Day
Clarence Cottam
Truman Expected to Veto $4.8 Billion Income Tax Cut
Washington reports President Truman is certain to veto the $4.8 billion tax cut measure. Rep. Knutson says the president may delay actions, while administration officials privately anticipate swift action, possibly today or tomorrow, before an April 5 deadline. Supporters warn of a needed wartime spending surge if vetoes occur.
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Washington
Truman
Rep. Knutson
R-Minn
White House
Senate
House
The Nation to Start Head Counting in April 1950
Washington reports the 1950 census will begin April 1 with 3,000 Census Bureau staff stationed nationwide to count the population and housing. Field workers will use 28 by 40 inch forms over about 30 days of questioning, followed by years of analysis. The final US population figure will guide state representation in the House for the 1952 elections, with adjustments in 1953. The 1790 to 1902 census evolution is outlined, noting a move from door names to full household rosters and educational questions. The 1947 Statistical Abstract is the recommended reference, priced at $2.75.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Congress
Census Isd
United States
House
U. S. Marshalls
Cheit
The
Washington, D. C
Printers Union Denied Stay of Injunction
Hammieria Ind March 29 The AFL International Typographical Union was denied a stay of an injunction restraining printers strikes that violate the Taft-Hartley law. Judge Luther M Swygert refused pending appeal, keeping the injunction in force until the National Labor Relations Board rules on charges. The order names ITU president Woodruff Randolph and other officers and bars encouraging strikes or disruptions against employers in the newspaper publishing industry.
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Hammieria
Ind
AFL International Typographical Union Today
Cndsing
Luther M. Swygert
ITU
Chicago
Swygert
National Lawyor Relations Board
Woodruff Randolph
Uncle Alex Aubrey Dies at 86 in Hempstead County
Alex Aubrey known as Uncle Alex died Saturday night in Hempstead County aged 86. Born in 185? and would have turned 87 on August 6. Lived most of life at Patmos. Funeral services planned at Gites Cemetery on Thursday April 1.
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Alex Aubrey
Regio
Hempstead County
Alex
Patmos
Gites
Springtime in Washington Signals Lewis Coal Strike
Washington March 20. Arthur Edson notes that every spring John L. Lewis stirs a coal strike as magnolias bloom in the capital. The piece traces the contract dispute cycle from mine operators to media, predicting a televised press conference where Lewis will mock the contract and charm reporters before the strike gathers force.
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Lewis
Arthur Edson
Hal Boyle
Washington
Capitol
Mockingbird
Humphrey P Wason
John L. Lewis
Jona L. Lewis
Flim
Jonesboro Tax Ordinance Referendum Ordered by Supreme Court
The Arkansas Supreme Court ordered a referendum on a Jonesboro occupation tax ordinance, upholding the Craighead Circuit Court writ of mandamus directing the vote. The city clerk faced grounds about timeliness and signature counts before certification to election officials. A separate Columbia chancery case involved a land boundary dispute and timber ownership ruling.
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James C. Cobb
Circuit
Cobb
Country Election Commissions
Lewis Ignores Board and Issues Subpoena
John L. Lewis refused to testify before President Truman’s Taft-Hartley board on the soft coal strike. The board issued a subpoena for Lewis at 2 p.m. EST today, warning he may face a court order if he ignores it. Lewis criticized the law as infamous and attacked two board members as biased, citing Yaw and prejudice.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Truman
Board of Inquiry
United Mine Workers
Lewis
UMW
Mark Ethridge
Louisville, Ky
Times and Courier-Journal
George W. Taylor
Cyrus W. jChing
United States Rubber
Ching
Prmerty
Kerman’ Minton
United States
Big Three Meet Denied at White House
Washington reports the White House denied any plans for a big three meeting and said President Truman has no intention of leaving the United States. Press secretary Charles G. Ross dismissed London and Turkey visit rumors and emphasized Truman’s continued refusal to travel for such a conference.
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Washington
White House
Jumai
United States
Charles G. Hoss
London
Truman
Stalin
Atylee
Berlin
Ross
Turkey
Floss
Pear Jple
Pruman
Star- Tih
Series of C of C Committee Meetings
A series of Chamber of Commerce committee meetings was announced. Retail grocers meet at 2 pm today. Main Park Special Committee meets at 2 pm Tuesday. Civil Affairs Committee to decide on entry in a beauty contest at 4 pm Tuesday. Town Hall group directs Tuesday night at 7 30 and 4 pm Friday. Rural Urban committee to discuss the Arkansas Balanced Farming contest.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mieel J
Mair Park
Civil Affairs Committee
Town Hall Group
Honored by State for Riley Birthday Holiday
The birth day of James Whitcomb Riley, October T, was proclaimed an official state holiday in 1915 to honor "Indiana's most beloved citizen," per the Encyclopedia Britannica.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Indiana
Earl Clifton Heads Cancer Campaign in Hempstead County
Earl Clifton is named Campaign Chairman of the Hempstead County Cancer Control Fund drive announced by Allan Gales. Clifton calls for community support, noting rising costs and the need to fund cancer education and treatment while urging residents to contribute to the cause.
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Earl Clifton
Hempstead County
Allan Gales
Clifton
Mr. Clifton
Cancer Control Fund
Fulton to Hold Election on Tuesday April 6
Fulton will hold its election on April 6 with candidates for mayor Cecil Cox for treasurer Grate Rowland for recorder Leland Lutshaw for alderman Ward 5 Chester Anderson Ben Wilsey Ouis Blackwood Carl Bryant Ed Cox Sam Weaver James Green Len Morrell.
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Theown of
Fulton
Cecil Cox
Tressurer
Grate Rowland
Recorvier
Leland Lutshaw
Aldermet Yole
Chester Anderson
Ben Wilsey
Ouis Blackwood
Carl Bryant
Ed Cox
Sam Weaver
James Green
Len Morrell
Marshall
Mrs. B. P. Thrash Succumbs at Her Home Here
Mrs. B P Thrash aged 73 died Saturday night at her home in Hope. She had lived in Hope about six years. Survived by five sons Roy Willis Ed Hubert of Hope Pennix of Hot Springs four daughters Mrs Delton Moran Hope Mrs Comer Erwin Texas City Texas Mrs Ernest McWay Hot Springs and Thelma Hope. Funeral services set for 2 p m today at Salem near Glenwood.
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B. Pp. Thrash
Hope
Roy
Willis
Hubert
Pennix
Hot Springs
Delton Moran
Comer Erwin
Texas City
Texas
Ernest McWay
Thelma
Salem
Glenwood
Easter Strife In Holy Land Kills 106
Jerusalem reports say Easter weekend fighting leaves at least 106 dead among Jews Arabs and Britons. Bombs fall on Jafta port area injuring and prompting evacuations as Jews remove women and children from Montifiore quarter. Syrian claim claims downed planes as violence continues through the holiday.
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Jerusalem
UBS
Jafta
Briish
Freres
Holy Land
Solomon' S
Leity
Atomic stockpiles and Hanford plans boost plutonium
A Washington observer predicts a rising atomic material stockpile driven by Hanford plutonium production upgrades. He notes expected expansions could double output, affecting future weapon planning. Navy officials caution naval warfare relevance on submarines remains uncertain amid broader atomic plans.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Hanto
Hanford
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