Free Books Row Sparks FTC Clash Over Meaning
Our Daily Bread and the Book of the Month club face a dispute as the FTC ruled the club used false advertising by calling some volumes free while members must buy four books a year. Commissioner Mason dissented, arguing the word free is misread, and the book club should not be under federal scrutiny. The case now heads to federal court for resolution.
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Federal Trade Commission
Jem
Loyell B. Mason
FTC
Webster
Bay
Run of Washington
Mason
Ike
Philadelphia
Book Club
McLendon Suspends Liberty Broadcasting System
Dallas May McLendon a Texan who built a radio empire announced Liberty Broadcasting System suspensions claiming a conspiracy by major and minor leagues to curb his rights to broadcast. He denounced the Justice Department as lacking courage to curb baseball violations.
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Dallas
Gordon McLendon
Newark
Liberty Broadcasting System
Justice Department
MacLenden
Democrats Pick Keynoter For National Convention
At the Chicago National Convention on May 16 Democratic leaders selected Gov. Paul A. Dever of Beausetts Mass as keynote speaker and permanent chairman. Described as an outstanding orator, he will deliver the keynote address to open the convention where delegates will nominate candidates for President and Vice President.
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Chicago
Paul A. Dever
Massa Beausetts
Arkansans Ask More River Funds
Arkansas delegation urged the Senate to boost House appropriations for river projects on Magic, the Arkansas and J Francis Rivers in Arkansas. The House approved Army Civil Functions Bill weeks ago with funding provisions facing elevation.
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Arkansans
Washington
Arkansas
Senate
House
C10 Steel Men Ready to Talk on Oil Strike
Philadelphia May 16. Steel workers union chief Murray said he will renew labor peace talks but remains firm on demands including the 21 cents off hour package and union shop. Government wage stabilization proposals are at issue as oil strike talks span 15 sessions nationwide with 96,000 workers involved and hundreds of local bargaining agreements to be signed.
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Philadelphia
M ™ Steel
Philly Murray
Stuel
Murray
Washington
Junion
O. A. Knight
Standard Oile Indiana
Sugar Creek
Globe Refining Company
Lemonta m
Americans set to gain one third more beef by 1955
Washington May 16 The Agriculture Department predicts a third more beef annually by 1955 as cattle cycles rise. Last year Americans consumed about 162.7 pounds of beef and veal per capita while cattle numbers climbed from 76 million to near 98 million, with projections to 92 million in 1952 97 in 1954 and 90 in 1955, barring unforeseen changes.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Korea
Hope Group Attends Bar Convention
Hope Group attends the bar association convention on Thursday. Details on sessions and speakers are forthcoming as the organization joins fellow lawyers for a day of professional programing and networking.
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Hope Group
Sere Bar Association
Man Injured in Truck Wreck Near Blevins
W. E. Bradford of near Blevins was injured yesterday when his truck collided with another near Wallaceburg. Sevier Nelson drove the second truck, owned by Barto Hill. Investigating Officer Aten Shipp said Bradford was pulling onto the main road when the accident occurred. Bradford’s condition was not believed to be serious. Both trucks damaged.
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W. £. Bradford
Blevins
Wallaceburg
Sevier Nelson
Barto Hill
Aten Shipp
Bradford
House Grants Mild Budget Relief and Free Office Space
Washington reports the House passed the annual congressional budget bill boosting the total to 62.39 million dollars, about 1.5 million above the committee proposal. The measure funds Congress, the Library of Congress, and the Government Printing Office with added traffic signs on Capitol Hill. A tax relief amendment and free office rental could raise costs further, but received broad approval.
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Washington
House
Congress
Appropriations Committee
Library of Congress
Government Printing Office
Legislative Department
Capitol Hill
McCormack
Massachusetts
Hempstead Home Clubs Aid Tornado Victims
Fifteen Home Demonstration Clubs in Hempstead County respond to the March 2 tornado by supplying bedding and textiles. Items include 9 pillows, 80 pillow cases, 15 double sheets, 32 quilts, 1 bed spread, 26 tea towels, hand towels, 10 washcloths, 1 quilt top, and 1 dresser seat. Contributions come from Sweet Home and other communities such as Centerville, Hinton, Rocky Mound, and Hopewell.
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Hempstead County
W. W. Gordon
State Home Demonstration Council
Herbert Holmes
Madge Stephens
Woodruli County
Sweet Home
Centerville
Hinton
Rocky Mound
Green Laster
Blevins
Ozan-St. Paul
Doyle
Shower Spring
Melrose
Hopewell
Evening Shade DeRoan
Victory
Liberty Hilt
Baker
Hope Students Visit Education Dept in Little Rock
Three Hope students joined 35 Henderson State Teacher College student teachers visiting the Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas Education Association offices in Little Rock on Wednesday May 14. Local participants were Nancy Camp Nina Dean Compton and Norma Jean Franks, daughters of local residents.
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Arkadelphia
Hope
Hederson State Teacheré College
State Department of Education
Arkansas Education Association
Little Rock
Nancy Camp
Dewey
J. Camp
East Fifth St
Nina Dean Compton
Joe B. Green
Pine Street
Norma Jean Franks
Mire. Diltford Franks
West Fifth Street
Old Folks Day Observed at Pleasant Springs
Old Folks Day observed Sunday at Pleasant Springs with residents gathering for community recognition and a simple program honoring senior citizens. The event highlighted local involvement and neighborhood camaraderie.
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Pleasant Springs
Hope Guards Observe Armed Forces Day Open House
In observance of Armed Forces Day on Saturday May 17, Company A 159th Infantry Arkansas National Guard will hold an open house at the National Guard Armory behind Hempstead County Courthouse. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weapons and equipment of the infantry ride company will be on display including the new M185 2% tan truck with hydramatic. Citizens of the area are invited to visit.
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159D
Infantry
Arkansas National Guard
National Guard
Hempstead County
Hempstead Man Fined and Placed on Probation
Texarkana report: Jude Harry J. Lentey in federal court sentences Hempstead County resident Glen Nolen Burns to a $500 fine and two year probation after a guilty plea to a liquor tax violation. Burns was convicted months ago but the conviction was later reversed.
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Texarkana
Jude Harry J. Lentey
Hempstead
Glen Nolen Burns
Burns
Blevins Seniors Tour Ozarks on Long Trip
Eighteen Blevins High School seniors plus chaperones and mothers completed a two day trek through the Ozark mountains. They visited the University of Arkansas Mt. Gaylar Mt Sequoia Eureka Springs Pivot Rock Blue Springs and Diamond Cave. Earlier news notes the junior class of 20 will visit Shreveport Louisiana this year.
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Blevins High School
Lwe
Cecilaleigh
A. W Orr
Ozark Mountains
University of Arkansas
Mt. Gaylar
Sequoia Eureka Springs
Pivot Rock
Blue Springs
Diamond Cave
Blevins
Shreveport
Rosston WAC Now at Fort Benning
Cpl. Johnnie D. Winberry, daughter of Mr and Mrs M Winberry of Ross ton Arkansas, serves as Administrative Clerk at The Infantry Corner after enlisting October 6 1940. She completed basic training at Fort Lee Virginia and reported for duty at Fort Benning on April 21 1930.
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Fort Benning
Women’s Army Corps
U.althy
Johnnie D. Winberry
WF. Winberry
Rosston
Arkansas
WAC
Fort Lee
Virginia
Leaders of Tomorrow Face Campus Pranks and Purpose
Hal Boyle critiques a nationwide wave of college student raids on coed dorms in a witty defense of youth. He argues the mischief reflects energy and promise, not decay, and urges educators to recognize that today’s students are shaping tomorrow with practical ambition and resilience.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Wask
Powe
Ghivaty
German Peace Pact Near Signing Amid Allied Negotiations
German officials said a peace pact with the Western powers is ready for signing as Big Three leaders plan to finalize points next week. Discussions cover war production, European army contributions, and the timing of the peace contract with debate over military budget and rearmament costs.
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Boon
Germany
Aled
Cernan
Turkey
High
West Germany
U.S
Bonn
Russian Slicker Nabbed Reds Say
Moscow reports a top embezzler captured after a nationwide manhunt. The man, nicknamed Slicker, posed in trusted roles at construction groups, forged papers, and stole cash boxes for years, amassing about 150000 rubles, worth an estimated $37500. He was sentenced to 25 years in a labor camp.
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Kdoscow
Russia
Timofeev
Pravda
Igday
Poppy Day Auxiliary to Sell Poppies in Hope
Hope Auxiliaries of the American Legion and local high school girls will sell poppies Saturday in downtown Hope. The flowers are made by veterans at a hospital and all funds aid disabled war veterans and their families. Volunteers include Misses Robins, Williamson, Cook, Gilbert, Baker, Cottee, Brew, Burroughs, Rothwell, and Ay.
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Hope
American Legion Auxiliary
Bort Roots Huspitel
Eisenhower Favored In Oregon Primary Vote
Oregon voters showed strong support for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Western state’s presidential primary. Weather was sunny and turnout high as voters cast ballots for GOP contenders while Democratic figures like Kefauver and Stevenson contested via campaign rhetoric.
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Portland
Gra
Oregon
Tan Pet Ronpy
Dwight BD. Eisenhowr
Mlachin
Predio
Delogies
St. Javan
Rad
Hari Warren
California
Harold E. Stagen
Minnesota
Douglas MacArthur
Ben. Wayie Morse
Morse Ie
Eisenehower
William R. Sehneider
St Louis
Fen
Kafauver
Far West
Supreme Court
Williams
Douglas
Adlai Stevenson
Ilincs
GOP
Eisenhower
Taft
Warren
Stassen
Kefauver
Truman
Student Recital Planned at Blevins Hall
Fragmentary note outlines a student recital at Blevins Hall with all-ages participation. It mentions Measur Sewe and Greanasha at 8 p.m. Tuesday, featuring caremonics by Kenneth and Harela.
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Blevins
Sewe
Greanasha
Tueadey’ Nigat
All Ara
Aiiraes
Joba Kenneth
Harela
Child Strangles Daughter Then Kills Self
A four year old mother strangled her infant daughter and then killed herself. The bodies were found in a bedroom by the father in Hempstead County. Coroner Rufus Herndon Jr stated notes left by the mother may explain the incident. Authorities investigated with Deputy Sheriff Ab Shipp and other Hempstead County officials.
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von Blevine
Nolton
Hampstead County Coron
Rufus Herndon Jr
Cren ‘Wo
Linda Jo
Hund
Floyd Wood
Aeld
Wao Ip
Wood
Prescott
Mra
Sellowa
Herodon Anid
N.p
Coonor Corniah
Naval County
Ab Shipp
Hempstead
Hemipstenda
ManyP UN Treatie Hot Springs May 16 Prize Editor
Fragmentary text references a prize-winning editor and a discussion of a United Nations treaty and constitutional guarantees. It mentions Lara Fitzpatrick and William Patrick of the Naw, plus themes of American ballots and protest, with unclear context and damaged phrasing.
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Hot Springs
Nizer
Amerigana
Jono
United State
United Tacun
Arkinga Soulation
Lara Ae
Fitzpatrick
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