Western Europe turns against communism in elections and protests
A sweep of Western European countries reels against Bolshevik influence as leftist parties purge pro Moscow members, with May Day splits marking a clear division. Demonstrations separate Communist and non Communist groups in cities from London to Helsinki as governments clamp down on subversive activity.
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H C Jenkins Named Coach at El Dorado
An entirely new coaching staff led by H C Jenkins, recently of Clarksdale, Mississippi, will guide El Dorado schoolboy teams next year. Jenkins, Clarksdale High School coach, was chosen as head coach by the school board. assistants are to be named. Dinkins, with attributes from Mid Pi College Clinton and experience at Amory and Lovelville, is mentioned in context.
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Fatal Truck Crash Fatally Injures Louis Mohor
A truck collision on Highway 45 near here yesterday fatally injures Louis Henry Mohor, 24, of Pana. The victim is identified as Mohor and the incident occurred on the highway as authorities investigate the crash and cause.
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Rain Delays Cotton States League Games
The Cotton States Baseball League saw all games cancelled last night. Hot Springs remains in first place, one game ahead of Greenwood with Helena in third. Tonight’s matchups feature Veghl at El Dorado, Nalechez at Hot Springs, Greenville at Helena, and Greenwood at Clarksdale.
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Governor's Race Narrows to Eight in Arkansas
The Arkansas gubernatorial field was trimmed to eight as Hardy Rowland withdrew. Sid McMath opened campaign HQs in Little Rock, Jack Holt announced later headquarters, and Charles Fleming declared a practical business approach focused on schools and roads. A June debate at the University of Arkansas between McMath and Holt looms as a focal campaign event.
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Pulitzer Award to Tennessee Williams for Streetcar
New York May 4 UP Tennessee Williams 33 year old Southern born playwright won the 1948 Pulitzer Prize for Streetcar Named Desire The fiction prize went to Tales of the South Pacific by James A Michener Awards also recognized journalism letters and music with cash prizes The committee cited mine safety reform coverage by St Louis Post Dispatch and honored reporters including George E Goodwin Virginius Be nbey Frank Cushing Nate Finney Bert Andrews Paul Ward and Rube Goldberg plus awards to Bernard DeVoto Margaret Clapp and W H Auden Streetcar is Williams second major success after The Glass Menagerie and The Streetcar Named Desire is set in New Orleans detailing a prostitute’s struggle to cope with harsh realities of life.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities and Weight Classes
A string of boxing results from last night lists fighters by city and state or country, with weights and outcomes. Outpoints, knockouts, and stoppages are recorded for numerous bouts including Pittsburgh, Newark, Brooklyn, Sydney, Boston, and Chicago, featuring boxers such as Lee Sala, Sonny Horne, Laurie Buxton, and Bobby Mutenay among others.
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Baseball scores and schedule notes from yesterday
Mixed baseball results and upcoming games across leagues with several postponements. Highlights include St Louis beating Chicago 3 1 New York 5 Cinchinat and Philadelphia losing to Wins. Other entries list various scheduled or postponed matchups and minor league trivia.
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Perjury case against Samuel Kirsch dismissed in Arkansas
In Hot Springs on May 4 a perjury indictment against Samuel Kirsch of Esskay Art Galleries was dismissed after Circuit Judge Clyde H. Brown sustained a demurrer. The case stemmed from a grand jury probe of bribery. Also continued were May 28 hearings for Eleanor Maxwell and John Maxwell over a jewelry theft totaling 45,960 dollars from Esskay Galleries in November 1946. Maxwell faces burglary and grand larceny charges. Mrs Maxwell is charged as an accessory. Also reported: state chartered banks held 2,125,308 in deposits on April 12, with 986,115,900 as of December 31, 1947. Freight shipping rates may rise up to 20 percent after May 8 as the Arkansas Public Service Commission allows 16 railroads to increase intrastate rates.
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Arkansas War Memorial bids set for June in Little Rock
The Arkansas Memorial Commission will open bids June 3 for work at the Arkansas War Memorial Building in Little Rock. Chairman Dr D D McBrien said the restoration aims to rebuild structural solidity of the former state capitol with priority on stabilization and rehabilitation efforts.
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Road building materials policy and rate denials summary
Interstate Commerce Commission and Arkansas commission denied rate increases on cement, asphalt, and related road building materials. The agencies previously granted limited price adjustments but recently restricted higher charges for construction and agricultural uses amid policy reviews and construction demand.
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