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A letter argues against expanding public school curricula with courses in areas like fair play and emotional control. William Feather contends schools already neglect basic reading, writing, and arithmetic, urging parents to share training at home while criticizing Northern schools as elitist.
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Our Daily Bread
Alex
Washburn
William Feather
Feather
Ehaylor
Heather
Farmers Can Now Get Long Term Loans
Farmers can obtain long term loans to build new homes or remodel dwellings under the Farm Mortgage Act of 1940 administered by the Farmers Home Administration. Loans run five years or more with possible full repayment before maturity at four percent interest on the unpaid balance. Loan amount and term depend on appraised value, security, and debt paying ability. Plans and technical assistance are provided at no cost. construction can be by contract or borrower supervision. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday mornings.
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W. M. Sparks
FHA
Farmers Home Administration
Mr. Sparks
Sparks
Spark
Navy Changes Qualifications for Enlistment
The Navy Recruiting Station Hep announces revised enlistment rules. Men previously disqualified after examination may now be eligible to enlist in the Navy. The notice invites interested individuals to inquire in early May.
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Hep
Study Day At Local Station Draws Youth from Eight Counties
A group of 4-H club and FHA youths from eight southwest Arkansas counties registered for the first of two study days at the University of Arkansas branch experiment station in Hope. Local officials and guests reviewed soil and pasture programs, fertilizer trials, and forest management, with remarks by several extension specialists. The afternoon featured a magic act and band performance. the second study day is scheduled for tomorrow.
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FEA
FHA
Arkansas
University of Arkansas Branch
Attendantla
Clark
Columbia
Garland
Hempstead
Millet
Pike
Sevier
Ounchila
Cleve Friend
J. C. Fullerton
W. J. Frevaldenhoven
C. F. Lund
Robert E. Nelson
Extension Farm Forester
Lorraine Blackwood
FRA
Boys of Hope High Schont
R. BE
Jackson
Jor Hale
Puirview School
Camden
Hope High School
Thomas Cannon
Tomiorrow
George Frazier resigns as KXAR program director
George Frazier resigns as program director of KXAR radio station effective May 13. He will move to Australia with his wife after leaving KXAR, which he helped build since KXLN signed on in 1947. Frazier, a St. Louis native, was active in civic affairs and served with Union forces before joining KXAL in 1940s.
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George 7. Frazier
KXAR
L. B. Tooley
Frazier
KXLN
University of Texas
Tooley
Hope Broadcasting
Weazler
KXA
Hope Kiwants Club
Inipe
Mr. Frazier
St. Louis
Vipe
Urtoed Forces
KXAL
Way
Malvern Youth Steals Car After Abandoning Own
A year old Malvern youth was arrested for auto theft after abandoning his own car and taking Mrs Lee Calhouns vehicle on South Mary Street. State Police officer Guy Downing and city officer Clyde Mosier pursued the thief about 16 miles south of Hope on Highway 20. The youth was jailed then released to his family after posting bond.
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Malvern
Lee Calhoun
Hope
South Mary
Highway 20
Guy Downing
Clyde Mosier
Mild Temperatures Forecast Across Nation Today
Mild temperatures are in prospect for most of the nation with sunnier skies in sight. Early showers were reported in the northeast and along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf coast with light rain in parts of the renzy.
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Chicago
Texas
Luisiang Gulf Coast
Renzy
Local B and P W Club Wins News Service Award at Little Rock
At the state convention of Business and Professional Women in Little Rock the local B and P W Club earned first place in News Service for the finest front page writeup appearing in the Hope Star on October 16 1950. Delegates from across the state heard Miss Pauline Mandigo of New York discuss safeguarding minds from confusion and fear while Arkansas Woman of the Year Mrs Johnnie Mackey of Hot Springs received the award. The three day event included entertainment at Sylvan Hills Camp and a reception at the governor's mansion with new officers elected and proposed legislative projects debated.
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Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Little Rock
B & PL W
Hope Star
Pauline Mandigo
New York
National Federation and Propaganda Council
U. S
America
Arkansas Business and Professional Women's Club
Arkansas
Federation
Johnnie Mac Mackey
Hot Springs
Fannie Hardy
Ralhing
Sylvan Hills
Camnity Club
Governor's Mansion
David A. Griffin
Ingal
Rosa Harrie
J. W. Battersoon
Clarice Cannon
Paul Kilpsch
W. A. Mudgett
MacArthur and Dewey Hold Courtesy Conference in New York
General Douglas MacArthur and Governor Thomas E Dewey met for two and a half hours in the General's hotel suite. A Dewey spokesman called the visit a courtesy call but said the world situation was discussed with no further details available.
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New York
Douglas MacArthur
Thomas HE. Dewey
Hota
Dewey
State Farmers Fear Labor Shortage in Arkansas
Rural Arkansas faces a labor crunch as crops like corn and strawberries risk losses from a shortage of farm workers. Officials cite wage competition with defense industries and drafts, plus overlapping harvests and larger acreage, which push growers to bid against each other for labor. White County fears 15,000 pickers may be needed as temperatures rise. Some Mexican labor was planned, but higher wages elsewhere undermine the plan.
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Litle Rock
D'Auteull
Employment Security Division
Arkansas
White County
Searcy
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Gearey
Pla
Potatoes North Europe Center While Indonesia Dominates Quinine
The article traces potato origins to South America but notes the current hub of potato culture lies in northern Europe. It also reports Indonesia holding a near monopoly on quinine production.
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South America
Europe
Indonesia
Red Troops in North Korea Pressed as Allies Report
In Korea the front line holds with Allied patrols probing red positions as Communist forces withdraw northward. Western front reports of buildup persist while U N forces press a limited spring offensive and air power supports operations. Casualties exceed eighty thousand Reds killed or wounded. daily totals run in the low thousands.
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Patrois
Red Korea
Kini
Seoul
Nurthwest
Uijingbu
Puiats
Soval
John Randolph
Thomas
Frank Une
Vaughig
Chinesa
Trent
Inje
Fifth Air Force
Ge. James A. van Fleet
Eighth Army
U. S
Western Front
John Uedalph
U.N
Soviet
Local School Board urges voluntary reassessment in district
Hope School District 1A requests property owners to voluntarily reassess personal property based on 1951 values or average yearly amounts. The plan aims to align taxable value with state law, funding next year’s operations. Officials urge immediate cooperation to avoid higher local burden and rely on state and local sources to cover bonded indebtedness.
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Ilopa School Board
Moneas
Hone Sahoot
Hempstead
Mwope School Board
Trumbly
Guch Nasistonice Lo
Tombslead
Sehgol
Winby
Lin Val Tie
Hope
Stata
Enonaprehip
D. Douglas
F. Y
Trimbin
Board of Education
Jr. Provident
Syd. McMatt Crotury
Royce
Welgenberg M. Duffie
Dorsey Metta Bridgers
Bam McGill
Famed
Jones
Super
Bohouls
Midair Jet Bomber Crash Kills Three Crewmembers
A B49 bomber from Barksdale Air Force Base exploded midflight near Houston killing three crewmen. The pilot, Lt. Dob Trimpton, survived a parachute malfunction. the wreckage fell southeast of the city. Names of the dead were withheld awaiting next of kin notices.
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Houston
Tex
May
Uv Bt
Trea
Crewan
Thindyeda
Dob Trimpton
Dbs Frat
Spire
Wis
Barksdale Lr Force Base
Slueveport la
Barksdale
Effington
Ai Force Base
Effingtong
Here
Lomber
Espabig
Kirtland Atir Force Base
Albuquerque
N. M
Minor collision causes minor damage on South Walnut Street
Automobiles driven by Autrey Wilson of Hope and Charles Parks of Wichita Kansas collided yesterday in the 400 block on South Walnut Street causing minor fendiny damage.
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Autrey Wilson
Hope
Charles .C. Parks
Wichita
Kansas
South
Walnut Street
Rodeo Parade to Formon Waln Aeworkd's
Rodeo parade spots a steer and riders in a rural town event. The record notes a steer named Ha Pas pa and a procession shaped by local groups. Community spectators gather for the annual celebration with informal entries and traditional floats.
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Formon ' Uth Waln
Tragic Confusion Clouds Truman War Era Remarks
Fragmented OCR letters show a chaotic report from Washington on May 8 referencing President Truman, domestic support for wartime policies, and public reaction to Korea during a period of political tension. The garbled text hints at declarations, protests, and policy proposals shaping the national mood.
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