Tourist dollars lift local retail trade in May Review
The May Review of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis highlights the economic impact of tourist expenditures on the district economy including Arkansas. Hotels, tourist courts, fishing lodges, and transport firms benefit as one fourth of tourist spending flows to retail goods and beverages. Transportation and lodging account for significant shares while leisure activities and personal services receive smaller portions. Optimistic outlook cites rising vacation time and easier travel via the family car as drivers of growth.
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Sth
Federal Reserve District
Arkansas
National Association of Travel Officials
Doctors Meet Denounce Medical Plan At Annual Session
About 200 doctors from Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee gathered for the 93rd semiannual session of the first councilor district medical society. Dr Morris Fishbein of the American Medical Association Journal criticised the proposed compulsory health insurance plan. Dr R B Robins of Camden Ark Democratic national committeeman announced AMA opposition and outlined the group’s stance.
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Tyronta
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Councilor District Medical Society
Morris Fisnbein
American Medical Association Journal
R. B. Robins
Camden Ark
Washington
AMA
Department of Health
Eartier
Tabre O
Shell Disposal Team to Work Here a Week
The 980 TSU-CE Detachment No 6 Bomb and Shell Disposal Team under Capt Asa B Luter will dispose of shells near the former Southwestern Proving Group for about one week. Landowners are urged to report any unspent shells immediately to ensure destruction before the team leaves. contact Captain Liltee and team at 634 West Division.
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Tsu-Ce
Asa B. Luter
Southwestern Proving Group
Liltee Ahi
Negroes Serve on Federal Jury in Texarkana
Texarkana Arkansas, Fred Wesley a Stamps operator was found guilty yesterday on two counts of violating internal revenue laws in a federal court. The jury included two African American members for the first time in the venue. Sentencing set for Wednesday before Judge Harry Lemley. Jurors listed include G. R Flourney Texarkana and Stokes Water of Water's Crossing near Hupe. Other members: Watson Buchanan Prescott Cliff Bridgers Meitge Cox Hope L. Boyette Powell Lewisville A. L. Gibson Nashville.
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Texarkana
Fred Wesley
Stamps
Ark
Arkansas
Harry Lemley
G. R Flourney
Texarkana Gneuwse
Stokes Water
Water's Crossing
T Hupe
Watson Buchanan
Prescott
Cliff Bridgers
Meitge Cox
Hope
L. Boyette Powell
Lewisville
A. L. Gibson
Nashville
U S Fliers See Berlin Airlift End as Victory Holiday
U S airmen in Celle and Fassberg celebrate the Berlin blockade’s end as a personal victory. They urge a V E Day style holiday for Europe, with pilots and crews praising relief missions, while some call to keep missions ready for future pressure and potential attempts to reimpose the blockade.
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Celle
Germany
Nan
Berlin
Europe
Japan
Truman Lucas
Indianapolis
Corp
Joseph
Howard
Mass
Ney
Robert J. DuVan Nurth
Hollywood Calif
U.S
Conway
Hall
Rio Water
Rose City
Little Rock Ark
Fassberg
Sight Airforce
Bertin
Cr Ed Abrams
Jacksonville
Aly
Arkansas Weather Forecast From Local AI Standin
A party cloudy forecast for Arkansas with fair weather tonight through Wednesday. Skies remain partly cloudy with light winds and no significant precipitation expected.
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Arkansas
To Let Contract for Paving Nashville Ozan Road
The Arkansas Highway Department will let contracts for paving the Nashville Ozan Road at about 2 million dollars. Bids cover drainage structures, wiring, and resurfacing along Highway No. 4 from Hempstead to Howard County. The project includes six widened sections and extends across the area.
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Nashville
Ozan Road
Arkansas Tehway Pepartment
Hempstead
Nugh- Wille
Howard County
Miami Papers Accuse Officials in Graft Probe
Miami newspapers report a new Dade County grand jury was organized amid charges that police and city officials received protection payoffs from bookmakers, liquor interests, and prostitution operators. The Miami Herald and Miami Daily News quote informants about payoffs to detectives, uniformed officers, and two high city officials, with raids and immunity details amid a broader graft investigation. City Manager O P Hart seeks a full report and may address the grand jury. papers publish premises and addresses tied to alleged vice operations.
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Miami Fla
CUP
Dade County
Miami
Miami Herald
Miami Daily News
Vice Aid
O. P. Hart
Walter Headley
Hart
The
Daily News
du Ives
the Herald
Boalefacker
Pe. Bovis
Mrs Routon's Pupils to Give Recital at Ales ton
Mrs Routons Pupils will present Tuesday night in a recital at the local grade school auditorium. The program features students including Nar Wilanis Antin Copeland Maurie Coularbach Sandra Rotins Willi Poulung Ricky Latorbieth Frances Weiselberger Martha Ann Oshkosh Caculyar Leys allen Charlotte Tarphey Arthur dul eth Horothy Bulluck Jek Snel Betty Jerbing Mary Beih Rey ton Ann Rare Robert Upward dua Murphy Peggy Po Buystt Other students from Bridges 1 Hupysun and Nurray Talph Rou ung will participate in the event.
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Aleston
Widitovlem At & Pom
Nar- Heth Wilanis
Antin Copeland
Sing Maurie Coularbach
Sandra Rotins
Willi Poulung
Ricky Latorbieth
Frances Weiselberger
Martha Ann Oshkosh
Caculyar Leysallen
Charlotte ‘Tarphey
Arthur Dul Eth Horothy Bulluck
Jek Snel
Betty Jerbing
End of Berlin Blockade Nears As Transport Restored
Berlin officials and Allied authorities announce the blockade will end at 4 01 am with the resumption of transport, trade, and communications between zones. Sixteen freight trains daily, open highways, and restored services mark the return to March 1 1948 norms as West Berlin readies to receive coal potatoes and other goods. Taegliche Rundschau calls the move a Soviet success in unity while warning of future efforts to divide Germany amid border-area preparations and border modernization by workers.
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Berlin
Y. I. Chuikov
Germany
Rest Reuter
West German Republic
Hannover
Hamburg
Prankfurt
Lair
Taegliche Rundschau
Soviet Union
AAA Survey to Get 5 Year Crop Acreage
The Triple-A office undertakes a major five year crop acreage and land use survey in Hempstead County to guide future allotments and quotas. About 3,200 farms will be reported via farm plan sheets and individual farmer data collected by June 3 with farmer cooperation essential.
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B. E. McMahon
Hempstead
McMahon
Court House
Escapee Jailed at Dallas to Face Charges
Harry Pope 29 captured in Dallas after escaping Hot Springs Arkansas jail on Feb 24. He was arraigned before a U. S. commissioner on fleeing across state lines to avoid prosecution. Pope and Clarence Bryant 22 were jailed in Hot Springs after a December gun battle tied to an attempted burglary that left one man dead and Officer John Ermey wounded. Bryant was later re-arrested in Jacksonville Florida and sentenced to seven years in the Arkansas penitentiary. Sheriff's officers planned to return Pope to Arkansas.
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Dallas
Harry Pope
Hot Springs
Ark
U.S
Pope
Clarence Allen Bryant
John Ermey
Bryant
Jacksonville
Fla
Slaying of Dana Weaver Under Police Questioning
Roanoke Virginia May 10 police questioned a unnamed man linked to the brutal slaying of Dana Maurie Weaver a 11 year old high school junior. Coroner Irvin said no rape and an autopsy to be performed. investigators pursue possible jealousy as motive and note signs the girl may have been drinking prior to the attack at Christ Episcopal parish house near the youth service league meeting.
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Roanoke
Lovely Bronde Dana Maurie Weaver
Christ Episcopal Church
Frank L. Webb
Jefferson High School
Charles M. Irvin
Webb
Baille
Virginia Tech
W. A. Bruce
Christchurch
Youth .Service League
Washington High graduation exercises May Day in gym
Commencement for Washington High School seniors will be held at 8 pm Friday May 1 in the school gymnasium. Graduates include Jo Ann Carrigan Pauline Wilson salutatorian Paul Gene Dudley and Ralph Webb. Public invited. Also noting three track records set at the recent Hialeah meeting with couriers Make Swing Al Bho and Coaltown posting the times.
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pWashihetan High School
Jo.Ann Carrigan
Valdicluzian
Pauline Wilson
Salutatorian
Paul Gene Dudley
Ralph Webb
Dr Sims Leads Kiwanis Program Despite Distractions
Frank Erwin age 93 dies at his McNab home after long residence there. Survived by son Chaylie and three daughters Edna Wells, Mrs Edna Wells, Anna Hutching. Guests Billy Green of Midland and Olin Purtell of Saratoga attend. Dr Way Sims in charge of program.
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Kiwanis Club
Reynolds Metals Company
Bill Yarbrough
Frank Erwin
McNab
Dr. Way
Sims
Chaylie
Billy Green
Edna Wells
Land
Texas
Olin Purtell
al McNab
Jim Cannon
Hapa
Anna Hutching
Plan to Cut Spending Draws Support Across Parties
Washington May 10. Democrats and Republicans in Congress backed a Truman council suggestion to cut government spending, with talk of delaying or trimming taxes and possibly delaying a social security payroll tax boost. Lawmakers urged restraint as advisers warned of future hazards while the final decision rests with President Truman.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
White House
J. Howard McGrath
Government Department
Brewster
R-Me
Detroit Two Topics Ford Strike and Johnny Groth
Detroit exposes a two topic talker Ford strike and Johnny Groth Tigers center fielder who locals joke could run for mayor. The piece reflects a city deep in automotive labor history while celebrating its baseball buzz and a growing sense of urban modernity.
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Detroit
Johnny Groth
Ford
Tople- Betroigre
Deltrei Tigers
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Joe DiMuggly
Accused Bank Robber Returned for Trial
Clyde Millon Johnson accused of robbing a Memphis bank of 43000 on February 4 has been returned for federal arraignment this week after capture by the FBI following a fight in Indianapolis last month. Anderson already received a 20 year sentence and a $5000 fine for his role. His state trial was granted a one day continuance yesterday.
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Hal Boyle
Detroit
Vly
Auto Town
America
Fas
Carpenters
Tubor
Detroit Daily Advertiser
United States
Memphis
Clyde Millon Johnson
Wil
Johnson
FBI
Indianapolis
John Is
Anderson
Am Federal
Reds Strike at Hankow in Industrial City Clash
Central News dispatch from Hankow reports 600 Communist troops struck Siangkulow, 20 miles north of Hankow, with 100 casualties and reinforcements. Government sources note a regional swing threat, while Hankow residents form a security committee. Nationalists claim decisive Liuhe victory but reports are mixed.
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Siangkulow
Hankow
Nnkow
Central News Agency
Liuhe
Shanghai
Liuha
Kitishan
Kunshan
Kupshan
Rain Puts Spotlight On Jersey City Election Turmoil
In Jersey City voters braved rain to cast ballots in a major municipal election deciding the future of Frank Hague’s long held Democratic machine. John V. Kenny leads opposition against Hague ally Mayor Frank I. Eggers as the city adopts a new commission government and Hague’s national influence hangs in the balance.
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Jersey City
N. J
Frank Hague
Hague
Jerse City
Eggers
Senate
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gav ‘Dewey
Truman
New Jersey
Kenny
United States
Thespians Present Five One Act Plays at Hope High
The Thespians Troupe 36 of Hope High School will stage five one act plays at Hope High Thursday night May 12 at 7 30 p m Admission is 15 cents for all. Enjoy musical interludes between acts.
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Thespians
Hope High School
Thursight
Minor Accident Near Old Highway 67 Reported
A minor collision around 6 p m yesterday involved cars driven by Newl and Odie Thorns. Hale sustained damage. The incident occurred on Old Highway 67 near Fault s Gin. City police investigated.
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B. Newl
Odie
Visit of Arkansas Station to Future Farmers group
About 500 high school boys from Southern Arkansas visit the Fruit and Branch Experiment Station at the University of Arkansas for a morning tour and an afternoon Amphitheatre program directed by Mack. Guests, led by O. J. Sogni and Cecil M. Bond, view research on bramble, vegetables, and fruit trees while faculty discuss crop work and extension efforts. 250 attendees expected tomorrow.
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Arkansas
Fruit and Branch Experiment Station
University of Arkansas
Agriculture
Ca. DE Thees
Bata
Mack
Dr. Watts
University of Arkansas, College: Agriculture
Payetteville
F. Meade
Asaddinte
Professi Forrestry
University of Arka
College of Agricultural
Fayeth
Earl J. Ren
Jetyetterline
John
Leadar
F. A
Adiu
The Little Guy Reflects On Peace And Global Strife
Washington May 10 1949 James Marlow writes a reflective piece in which a man watches a dove and ponders whether peace can ever truly arrive amid the global tides of communism in China and Russia and the Western blockade. He notes political wrangling at home in Congress and the moral weight of struggle even in ordinary life.
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James Marlow
Washington
Russia
West
Berlin
Mal
Patter
China
Europe
Udiforn
Dayoe
Congress
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Dr. Sims
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Ehiven
Flor
Charlie Chaplin
Chrysler
Mandel
Calor
Seat Cove
Edward Bowes
Ymaestry
Oklahoma Oil Shebess
Orvhiu
Reds
mid-Yong- He
Schoal Hope Station
Lipp
Jean
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