Postal hikes gain House committee approval
The House Post Office Committee approved increases in third class postal rates expected to raise about 328 million dollars over two years. The plan stages a two step rise for individual piece mail to 3 cents and bulk minimum to 2 cents, with another 0.5 cent hike by July 1, 1959. First class rates rise to 4 cents per ounce, and second class magazines and newspapers face a 14 percent annual increase over four years. administration seeks a 1 cent raise on individual mailings and a 2 cent per pound bump for bulk mail. The committee also approved higher first class and domestic air mail rates to yield about 368.89 million dollars annually.
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Mickey Shaughnessy Rising From Obscurity in Movieland
Irish faced comic actor Mickey Shaughnessy, 39, captures attention in Hollywood after years of club acts and Army service. He’s poised for stardom with roles in MGM productions and Universal projects, including Don’t Tie Near the Walter and Slaughter on 40th Ave, while eyeing a potential contract at Culver City. He credits early years at Coney Island and a Copa run for his break, then predicts lingering big-screen work.
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Mickey Shaughnessy
Culver City
Wallace Beery
Mickey
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Coney Island
New York
Avalon
Wildwood
N. J
Columbia Studios
Iby
Columbia
Judy Holliday
Aldo Ray
Arkansas Beauticians Convene and Elect Officers
Arkansas State Beauticians Convention concluded in Pine Bluff with a clinic by Joseph Manson of Chicago and a personality ethics session. Officers elected include Idell Steele president and Maxine Brooks first vice president, with numerous chapter delegates and area attendees listed.
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Little Rock
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West Memphis
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Camden
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Williams
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County club plans events and reports from May meeting
Secretary transitions as Mrs Georgia Wither spoon replaces the secretary who moved away. Council schedules June 28 Visiting Day concessions using forestry day menu. Proposes July 25 educational tour replacing Christmas gift bag exchange. Clubs to prepare two scrapbook pages each. Council sold cabinet to Mr Wilson for 7 dollars. State Home Demonstration Council meeting set for August 28 20 at Pine Bluff Arkansas. clubs urged to send reps. Next council meeting August 24. all club reports due. May meeting of McCaskill Home Demonstration Club on May 4 honored Mrs Hill with birthday party. May Pole Cake, ribbons and party favors framed a celebratory table. Gifts given to Mrs Hill. nine members attended. Adjourned after feasting and games. Other local members visited April 28. Mrs Wade spoke on program with remarks by Mrs Dixon and Mrs Jes.
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Wilson
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Clea Johnson
McCaskill
Carl Hill
Rhdda Jones
Police Seek Six Inmates After Night Escapes
Police hunted six escapees from two Arkansas institutions. Five teenage boys fled Arkansas Boys Industrial School at Pine Bluff last night. One escaped yesterday afternoon at Jarga. An inmate at the state mental hospital, Martin Russmusgen Jr., 28, of Raven Gen, walked away between 4 and 5 a.m. He is not deemed dangerous. No trace or vehicle reports by late morning. Charles E. Cooksey, 16, Odessa Texas, escaped late yesterday afternoon.
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Lawrence County
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Odessa
Tex
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Charles E. Cooksey
National Home Demonstration Club Week Observed
BeBee church marks National Home Demonstration Club Week with a Mother’s Day service led by Rev. Stearns. A special sermon titled Ostrich will be given with Biblical illustrations and music from BeBee echoings. An expected 45 minute program will feature many adult members and city talent. attendance is requested.
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BeBee
Stearns
Ilee Sefort
Out of Doors with a By Joe Statson
The columnist reflects on a runt in a litter and the fate of the smallest pup. He notes the dogs’ traits and breeding debates, pondering how size, balance, and intelligence influence value, with the runt growing but remaining diminutive as maturity nears.
Baseball Scores and Schedules From A Rainy Day
Today's games include Washington at Boston Chientto at Detroit Ethietind and New York at Baltimore. Milwaukee 10, St. Louis 6. New York 2, Brooklyn 1. Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 0. Cincinnati at Chicago and Brooklyn at New York on tap. several games postponed due to rain. Yesterday New Orleans 2, Nashville 1. Little Rock at Birmingham postponed. Mobile at Chattanooga postponed.
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Hope Golf Team Wins State Title at Riverdale Club
Hope High School golf squad led by Larry Bruce and Gerald Buké captured the state title at Riverdale Country Club in Little Rock after a 236 hole playoff against Fayetteville. Bruce earned medalist honors in a dramatic Sudden Death on the 81st hole, finishing with a 4779 186 and 92 184 176. Jost and Creed, Camden, also starred in the tense competition.
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Duke
David Watkins
Hope
Strawberry Crop Remains Doubtful in Northwest Arkansas
Springdale reports a plant disease from heavy rain and sun shortage threatens a large portion of Northwest Arkansas strawberries. Spot first found last Thursday has spread through fields affecting leaves stems and caps, likely curtailing production and lowering quality. One producer cut expected crates from 490 to about 400. Forecasts for the three-county area Washington Benton and Madison estimated around 60,000 crates.
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Ike Took Over the Demo Program
The Democratic 24 member advisory council criticized Eisenhower's tight money policy and foreign affairs handling while noting no anti labor stance or civil rights opposition. They argued Democrats and Republicans have converged on policy, with broad programs aligning though disputes remain over execution and union shop laws.
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City of Hope Seeks Bids for Auto Liability Insurance
The City of Hope Arkansas will accept bids for automobile liability insurance until 6 p m on May 2, 1957. Information and vehicle lists are available from the City Treasurer at City Hall. Bids must be submitted to that office. Charles Reyneyson Treasurer. May 10 11 1997.
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