Motorcycle memories and Russia’s cultural purge
A reflective piece recalls youth motorcycle riding and cites William Feather on an engineer's 7,000 mile New York to California trip. The essay then analyzes Russia's denouncement of leading composers as part of a broader anti Western push, likening it to Nazi tactics and lamenting suppression of freedom, with references to Prokofieff and other émigré figures.
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Philadelphia
William Feather
Imperial
Type Et al
Ken
New York
California
Ria
James Thrasher
Russia
Iire
Stalin
Washington
Aram Khachaturian
Khachaturian
Kremlin
Hitler
Madame Gallit-Curl Soprano at Saenger April 6
Madame Gallit-Curl, an outstanding soprano, to appear at the Saenger on April 6. Easter Sunday is April 7. The PTA sponsors events including a hunt at Paley Park with merchants donating prizes. County Superintendent Ed Austin was principal Rotary speaker. The Star of Mepe notes a telegram from Hugh D. Clark about the Highway Commission approving a state road from Hope to Camden via Bodeaux, Rosston, and Willisville. "Bringing Up Father" a 20-person cast play set for Apr 3.
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Madame Gallit-Curl
Saenger Ataze
Feaster
Sun
PTA
Conference of Methodist Women Opens Little Rock Session
The seventh annual Conference of the Little Rock Conference of the Woman's Society of Christian Service convened at 10 AM with Mrs. Galloway presiding. Guest speakers include Mrs. Critz, Rev. Paul Galloway, and Miss Mary McSwain. A Pageant marks the 75th anniversary of Women’s Work. Hope Choir will perform Wednesday night under Glen Walker. Numerous committees and district leaders are named for preparations. Continued on page uve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Woman's Society of Christian Service
F. M. Williams
Lovers of Hope
Hope Choir
Music Clubs of Hope
Glen Walker
Herbert Stephens
Bleving
Hope Society
Line Rock
At. L. Keoneh
Pol Che Focal S.q.s
A. Glaves
Syd WeMath
Linyd Spencer
Lamar Cox
Blw. Banaras
Tausin
George Newbern
Cirehys
L. W. Young
Dwight Blake
C. R. Lewis
Womans Society of Christian Service
Sub Division Opened by Local Men in Beverly Hills
Survey work nears completion for the New Beverly Hills subdivision open to the public in April. Vin cent W Foster of Foster-Eilis1 Realty Co and M S Bates promote over 3 acres with 50 choice lots. Utilities planned in alleys, restrictions on houses announced at opening, aimed at residential use and landscaping preservation.
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Beverly Hills
Vincent Osier
Bodies of War Dead Are Enroute Home
The bodies of 77 Aygansus War nerges who lost their lives in the European theater will arrive in New York this week and be sent to the Memphis General Depot for distribution to their homes. Lt. Col. Dan L. Miller announced. The list includes local men with family ties in Spring Hill and PatmosRoute One.
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Nerges
Eropean
New York
Memphis General Depot
Dan L. Miller
TS Ehter D. Nations
Army
Elmer L. Na
Spring Hall
Pyi Auyle He Mayton
Emma V2
Mayton
Patmos
Route
Cyl
Dewyil Fe
Clark
Byntunt A
Ex Servicemen Sought by Local Station for Direct Army Assignments
Povsut of the Hope Recruiting Station has authority to enlist former servicemen for direct assignment to the Army and Navy General Hospital in Hot Springs Arkansas. MOS numbers needed include 060 Cook HS Truck Driver 409 Medical Technician 055 Clerk General 402 Administration NCO and 86 Surgical Technician. Interested individuals should contact the local Recruiting Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Povsut
Army
Navy
Hot Springs
Arkansas
MOS
Cook
Fell
Pilkinton Files for Re election as Prosecutor
James H. Pilkinton of Hope filed his corrupt practices pledge for renomination as eighth district prosecutor. The district covers Hempsteed Miller Nevada Clark and Lafayette counties. Pilkinton is the first candidate to file for the post.
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Little Rock
James H. Pilkinton
Hope
Hempsteed
Miller
Nevada
Clark
Lafayette
Pilkinton
Fle
Walker Walker Seeks Re-Election To Arkansas Legislature
Glen Walker announces candidacy for re election to the Arkansas legislature subject to the July Democratic primary. He cites taxes and highway funding as key issues and asks for county support to represent conservative values in a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Walker
Arkansas
Silion
Bovlom Lipsh
Acmi pSead
Tne
Missouri farmer sought in slaying of judge and mother
Mountain Grove Missouri March 30 state highway patrol and local officers hunted Ernest Alto Scott a 43 year old farmer and estranged husband for the killings of circuit Judge Charles H Jackson 54 and Verla Scott mother of ten near Mountain Grove Jackson was shot on a farm southeast of town and Verla Scott was killed at her mother's home as a child watched. Authorities scoured rugged terrain and used patrols from Wright and Douglas counties and Springfield to capture Scott who fled in a car after the shootings.
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Mountain Grove
J. A. Tandy
Way Patrol
Ernest Alto Scott
Charles H. Jackson
Missouri
Verla Scott
Dave Hoskins
Scott
Andy
Shermf
Wright
Douglas
Hostins
Mountain Grove Grea
Lenuntey
Springfield
Jogkout
Slentiey
Tandy Ave Daeut
LR. Taylor
Sia Highway Patrol
Taylor
Funds for Atomic Weapons and Alaska Roads Approved
The House Appropriations Committee endorsed a 347,407,142 bill to cover year ending June 30, with 61,321,478 less than Truman request. Cuts targeted Maritime Commission, Post Office, and Air Force budgets. army cancellations reached 200,545,000. Atomic Energy Commission saw no cut. new authority raises its funding to 659,091,680.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F
Arbogast
Washington
Alaska
Russia
House Appropriations Committee
Army-Occupien
Veterans’ Administration
House
Truman
Maritime Commission
Post Office Department
Air Force
Army
Finance Service
Arny
Atomic Einergy Commission
Con- Bess
Italy Leaders Seek to End Violence
Rome reports a flare of political violence as two Communist activists were killed near Milan and mobs attacked campaign sites. Prime targets include both left and right factions with police keeping watch after a wave of beatings and platform assaults in northern Italy and unrest spreading to Pantelleria where officials say three died during clashes over taxation measures.
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Rome
Ummberto Terrachini
Constituent Assembly
Vila
Wlilan
Salmoglia
Milan
Ers
Bal
Ansa
Pantelleria
Youth Night Planned Tonight by WSCS Conference
Youth Night at the church conference will be held tonight at 7 30 and all young people and their friends are urged to attend. Special recognition will be given to Life Service Volunteers. All meetings are at the Methodist church.
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Wsc.s
Life Service
Methoust
125 000 Rail Workers to Get Pay Hikes
The Nation reports that 125000 engineers firemen and switchmen may receive a 15.5 cent per hour wage increase as recommended by President Truman's wage findings board. Rail unions have not yet decided to accept the hike, having asked for 30 percent. Cleveland meetings are planned to decide on the board's nonmandatory recommendations under the Railway Labor Act, with a potential government intervention if accepted. Carrier costs would rise by about 60 million annually if approved, while management notes the move supports the act's spirit.
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Chicago
Truman
Utons
Cleveland
Huoe
Lomorrow Ube
Waresaga
Sheiphard
Aso Imelune Enanges
Araer
Geveland
Caliees
BUL
Russia Reports Uncovering U S Spy Ring
London dispatch reports Radio Moscow claiming a U S directed spy ring of former German Army officers operating in western Germany Austria and Sweden to obtain Soviet zone secrets. The ring leader Col Gerhard Pinkert, former Brandenburg Division commander, allegedly confessed to being part of an illegal Fascist group.
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London
Radio
Moscow
Russia
Germany
Austria
Sweden
Gerhard Pinkert
Brandenburg
Iwo
Women fight for equal rights and an equal amendment
Washington notes the push for an equal rights amendment to the Constitution. Supporters, led by the National Woman's party with about 1.56 million members, argue it would end sex-based legal distinctions and protections. Critics say protective laws protect women and fear loss of special rights. The debate includes personal testimony from working women and mentions demonstrations and past suffrage actions.
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Washington
United States
National Women's Party
Women's Organizatins
Congress
Senate
NIF
Cpal
Wem
House Votes to Include Spain in Aid Program
The House approved Spain’s inclusion in the 6.205 billion foreign aid bill by a 149 to 52 margin. Rep. Voris noted State Department opposition, while Rep. Hand urged limiting terms to nations already cooperating. Rep. Javits warned the move could invite attack from communists and jeopardize Western unity.
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Washington
House
Spain
Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep
Vorus
Rome
State Department
Senate
Strong
Rep. Hand
R-Nj
Russia
Te House
Voice
Hand
Vorys
Germany
Aid
jAmerica
Retin Wrieste la Traly
Javits
Mouse
United States
Franco
U.S
Friends of Democracy In
Europe
Isaacson
Al-Ny
Franca
Varys
R-Ghio
Treason Trial Underway in Boston
In Boston on March 20 four special juror questions focus on Communist ties, views on Roosevelt, and attitudes toward Jews. Former foreign correspondent Robert JH Best, defending himself with aides, faces a 175 member panel as Judge Ford and the bench reject defense motions amid a heated opening day.
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Boston
Roosevelt
U. S. District Court
Robert JH. Best
Sumter
Brancis J. W. Ford
Ventlemen
LTS
Ford
Yeniversenu Aller
Jur
The
Communist Party
Defidelatat
Fale
Roosesvelt
Delengum
Iegsne
United States
Y Radio
Faud
Kiwanis Club Hears Rev W R Burks Speaker
The Kiwanis Club church corporation committee presented Rev W R Burks pastor of the 28th Street Methodist Church in Little Rock as principal speaker. He was introduced by James Pilkinton with guests including Rev J E Cooper Gowen of St Louis and A E Smith of Little Rock.
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Kiwanis Club Church Corporation Committee
W. R. Burks
28Th Street Methodist Church
Little Rock
James Pilkinton
J. E. Cooper
Hope
G. R
Gowen
St. Louis
A. E. Smith
Little Roth
Judge Orders Lewis to Appear Before Board
Washington report says John L. Lewis complied only partially with a federal court order to appear before President Truman's board investigating the soft coal strike. Lewis left the United Mine Workers HQ before 2 pm accompanied by lawyers, while Justice Curran directed his appearance and noted potential contempt issues if service and timing faltered.
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Washington
John JL. Lewis
Truman
Lewis
United’ Mine Workers
Edward M. Curran
U. S. District Court
Bief
Curran
Welly K. Hopkins
United Mine Workers
Ovrrut
Rue
Board of Inquiry
Hopkins
Gurran
Ud. S
Angiary Board
Cour Orier
Curran’s
Harl
Houck
Harrison W. Combs
Fownsend
Joseph Friedman
Justice Department
Friedman
Alexandria
H Hopkins
U. S
H. Graham Murlson
Printers Union May Resume Negotiations
The AFL International Typographical Union announced plans to offer new contracts to publishers of struck papers, aiming to end eight city strikes including Chicago. Publishers offered no immediate comment as unions and NLRB proceed after a federal judge injunction enforcing Taft-Hartley provisions.
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Hammond
Ind
AFL
AFL International Typographical Union
ITU
Chicago
National Labor Resultions Board
Luther M.swygert
Indge Swygert
NLRB
Wall Street clashes as AFL pickets clash with police on trading floor
New York March 30 police and pickets battled on Wall Street during a one day strike by AFL United Financial Em Union members. 174 people were knocked down and 38 arrested including two women. The riot ended by 10 am with stock trading opening amid police escorts and disrupted floor activity.
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New York
Wall Street
New York Stock and Exchange
Inj
AFL
Dantes
Exchange
Wall Streets
Rokers
Stock Exchange
Newis
Tormn
AFL United - Financial- Em Union
Young
Pickeling
Folice
Stock’ Exchange
Red Pressure Reported in Scandinavia Amid Soviet Moves
Washington reports depict Moscow's heightened pressure on Sweden Denmark and Finland as a warning against anti-Soviet alliances. Officials fear hard terms in a SovietFinnish treaty and view the frontier tensions with Norway as a potential flashpoint, with farmers moved back and detentions rising along the Norwegian border.
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Washington
Mareh
Iedayo
Picure
State Department
Mose
Sweden
Denmark
Russia
Bul
Romania
Hungary
Germany
Scandinavi Bat
Stary
Repor
Norway
Mark
Nory
Regular airport event held at the terminal at 30 a elelrged
The fragment indicates a regular airport gathering or meeting taking place at the terminal around 30 a.m. or 30 a resolution time, but the text is garbled. No clear names, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.
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Alex. H. Washburn
Nazi Germany
Thoy
Wread Juni Honiss Mann
Hindemith
Remarque
Serge Proigie
Asiamunist Party
Ervorg
Ord
Conference of Methodist Women
Walker
Farmer
Russellvil March Su
Jott Eo Chambers
Day- Ville
Yell
Logan
Perry
Seow
Italy
WSCS
Arthur Edson
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Jenny Wren
Agjita Pollitzer
Mary Murry
Brooklyn
Miss Pallitaer
Politeer
Edson
New Yorke
Argendincat
Col
Gladys Hee Geeinse
Baltimore
Betty Gramt
Westport
Conn
Mes
White House
Forbes
Jelfigy
Kiwanis Club
Printers Union
Scandinavia
Atte
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