Railroads Fight River Navigation in Arkansas Hearing
At a full day hearing in Little Rock the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors heard strong support for flood control power and irrigation along the Arkansas river valley from state groups while railroads and other interests attacked navigation components warning of higher freight rates and canal competition.
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Little Rock
U. S. Engineers
Arkansas River Valley
Board of Engineers
Rivera and Harbors
Arkansas and Tributaries
Arkansas Resources and
de Bement Commission
Arkansassia Flood Control Association
Greater
Pine Bluff
Fort i
Hamilton Moses
Arkansas Power and Light Company
Posar
Alonzo Bennett
Federal Compress and Warehouse Company
Memphis
Fort Smith
J.C. Murray
Arkansas Basin Flood Control Association
Murray
Reece Caudle
Russellvile
Association
John J. Kingman
Laney Dicter Hendrix Lackey
Caomussion
Lackey
Grand Prairie Develop Association
Arkansas
Canal proposal faces delay as Pine Bluff plan urged
A Pine Bluff delegation opposed diverting traffic from the White River to Clarendon and then to the Mississippi via a canal. Brig. Gen. Kingman refused time to present exhibits but promised both alternative routes would be considered. Grand Prairie supporters argue irrigation features would aid rice growers and justify the project.
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White River
White
Clarendon
Mississippi River
Pine Blatt
Kingman
Pine Bluff
Grand Prairie Group
Hannegan Confirmed as Postmaster General by Senate
The Senate gave Robert E. B. Hannegan a favorable nod to become postmaster general effective July 1. A bid by Senator Donnell to delay confirmation failed 15 to 26, with final vote 60 to 2 against. Support came from 44 Democrats 25 Republicans and La Follette. Taft and Donnell opposed.
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Washington
Robert EB
Hannegan
Senate
Truman
Frank Walker
Donnel
R-Mo
Dornnell
Donnell
Taft
Ohio
LaFollette
Truman's early press stance signals direct White House contact
Washington report notes President Truman limits formal press conferences to one weekly session and increasingly informs reporters when he will speak. The approach contrasts with FDR's long tradition, aiming for clear yes or no replies and direct public outreach through his press staff.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
National Capital
White House
Truman
Roosevelt
San Jancise
Rosevelt
Ste
Truaman
St. Louis Post
Charles Ross
San Francisco
Trouman
No Better Way Declared by Reporter Critics Clash
A strong pledge from a key figure defies opponents who favor different methods for handling journalists. Correspondents choose caution while hoping no one persuades him of an alternative approach to news writers and broadcasters.
Valley of Decision and Salty O'Rourke film reviews
Hollywood reviews Greer Garson and Gregory Peck in Valley of Decision an MGM epic set in 19th century Pittsburgh detailing the Rafferty family struggle with industrial wealth. Also reviewed Salty O’Rourke starring Allan Ladd with Gail Russell and William Demarest noting pacing and plot flaws.
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Bob Thomas
MGM
Greer Garson
Gregory Peek
Donald Crixp
Lionel Barrymore
Preston Foster
Marsha Hunt
Hollywood
Valey
Trish Raffertye
Scotia
Pittsburgh
Mary Rafferty
Paul Seat
Gregory Peck
Salty O'Rourke
Alan Lada
Gail Russell
William Demarest
Buree Cabot
Spring Byington
Stanley Clements
Allan Ladd
Ladd
Hoeven
D.A
Office
Hera
Beaty
Barbs and Blunt Observations on War and Reform
A terse collection of lines reflecting on war logistics, German infrastructure, and reform zeal. It notes Allied use of German superhighways, critiques reformers, and remarks on Mussolini’s methods, including an unremarkable tale of hanging by heels.
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Mussolini
Arkansas World War II Service List Fragments
A historical roster fragment lists soldiers by surname and rank with multiple Arkansas towns and cities such as Fort Smith Little Rock Wynne Monticello and Heber Springs. It includes ranks from Pvt to 1st Lt and notes on missing or dead statuses.
Arkansas Casualty List from World War II updates
Navy Wounded and Missing listings include Ray Kemp Johnson Seaman 2c USNR at Bee Branch and Clarence Harrison Kepner ship cook 2c USNR Marmaduke. Missing figures include Halbert Miller G 1st Lt USMCR Malvern and Delbert D. Howell Pfe. Crossett names appear with Jessie J Gray S Sgt and James D Hackworth Pfe. Also listed are wartime notes for Jack Hollingsworth James Y Sgt Aubrey Hudson Garland Pfe Way ton Hutto Woodrow W 2nd Lt Warner Kirkland Charles E Sgt Ellis Lovett Clarence J Pfe husband of Bette Lovett 1200 Spring St Hot Springs and Albert C Jr Pvt.
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Navy Department
Navy
Johnson
Ray Kemp
Seaman
USNR
Bee Branch Kepner
Clarence Harrison
Marmaduke
Howell
Delbert D
Pfe
Cornings
Pacific
Gray
Jessie J
Crossett
Gulledge
Thomas B
Wayton
Hutto
Woodrow W
Warner Kirkland
Charles E
Ellis. Lovett
Clarence J
Bette M. Lovett
Spring St. Hot Springs
Littleton
Albert C., Jr
Russians Take Big Czech Rail Center
London May 8 Marshal Stalin announced the capture of Olmuetz, a major Czechoslovak rail hub, as German resistance continued in Prague and surrounding areas amid the end of the European war. The Belgrade radio reported Tito’s Partisans seized Zagreb, last major city held by the Germans in puppet Croatia.
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London
Marshal Stalin
Olmuetz
Moscow
Czechoslovakia
Prague
Moravia-Bohemia
Czec
Dresden
Saxony
Allied Europe
Prandcadt
Belgrade
Marshal Tito
Zagreb
Croatia
Women of Chappaqua Start Summer Day Camp For Children
The Chappaqua community plans a seven week summer day camp for 200 children with $600 raised in advance. Two instructors and volunteers supervise crafts, sports, cooking and story telling while the Red Cross offers swimming lessons. Parents praise the program as a low cost vacation and a safe activity during school break.
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Ruth Millett
Chappaqua
N. Y
Red Cross
Memorial World War II Honor Roll Obscured List
A fragmented roster lists service members with ranks and hometowns, including Harold E. Stassen quote mention and multiple soldiers from Arkansas towns such as Manila Pine Bluff Hot Springs and Prescott. The readable items include various Pfc and Sgt names with unclear affiliations, indicating a wartime tribute or acknowledgment page.
Brownout ends with victory in Europe and aims for easing curbs
The United Press reports that V E day likely ends the nationwide brownout and midnight curfew with a full European victory. Officials say horse racing bans and similar controls may lift, but food shortages persist and home front restrictions remain tight due to Pacific needs and Europe relief. Former Mobilization Director Byrnes and WPB head Krug tie end of brownout to V E day.
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Joseph Lastin
United Press
Washington May
Europe
Pacific
James F. Byrnes
WPB
J. A. Krug
Attendance to Help Schools Financially
Little Rock May 8 The state Board of Education announced new regulations shaping aid for the coming school year. Per child attendance rates rose from 34 to 37 and transport aid from 17 to 20 for 1945 46 based on three year averages. The aid basis rose from 13 50 to 15. Districts with average daily attendance under 25 in the first half of next year lose counting for future aid. Tighten your belt so America can loosen up and become the world s filling station.
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Little Rock
State Board of Education
Ralph B. Jones
State Education Board Invests in Federal Bonds
The State Board of Education has authorized reinvesting 100000 from the revolving loan fund in U S Treasury 178 per cent certificates. Education Commissioner Ralph B Jones said the current securities mature June 1 and the reinvestment will be in one year term bonds.
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State Board of Education
U. S. Treasury
Ralph B. Jones
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