Saxton Favored to Beat Turner in Chicago Bout
Johnny Saxton, the welterweight champion, holds an 8-5 favorite line to duel Gil Turner for 10 rounds at Chicago Stadium. Turner, once feared in welterweight ranks, has fought mostly as a middleweight recently and boasts a 40-10-1 record with 33 knockouts. ABC will televise the telecast at 10 p.m.
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Chicago
Johnny Saxton
Gil Turner
Chicago Stadium
Saxton
Carmen Basilio
Turner
al Andrews
Kid Gavilan
Jackie LaBua
Jostre Gene Fullmer
Gavi
Basilio
Brooklyn
Boxin
Kaynes
ABC
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Henderson
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Henderson will be held Saturday May 15 at 2 p.m. at Sweet Home Baptist Church. Her son Aaron Henderson formerly worked at Hicks Funeral Home, which will be in charge. Relatives from Tacoma Washington Hage Arkansas Chicago Illinois St Louis Cleveland Fort Smith attended. Rev Hosey Coleman of Fort Smith Arkansas also present. Your kindness shall never be forgotten.
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Elizabeth Henderson
Sweet Home Baptist Church
Millie Langston
Lillie MacPiggee
Tacoma
Washington
Ophelia Logan
Hage
Arkansas
Estell Parnell
Chicago
Ozelia Moore
Shilah Coleman
Talmage Nelson
James Nelson
St. Louis
Cleveland
Ohio
Hosey Coleman
Fort Smith
Court Blasts AAU Handling of Athletes
The Abhatebe Athletic Union wins a court battle over Wes Santee. Justice Lynch upholds Santee’s lifetime ban, criticizing his rule violations and promoters’ influence. Santee admits infractions. his future Olympic participation remains unclear as AAU probes its own rules.
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ED Corrigan
New York
Abhatebe Athletic Union
Wes Santee
Santee
America
AAU
Walter A. Lynch
New York States Supreme Court
Marine Corps
Charles P. Grimes
Wes
Missouri Valley
Quantico Marine Base
Justice Lynch
Higgis
Carl Hansen
Hansen
Gould
Big Leaguers End Season With Spring Victory
The Big League All-Stars beat Lafayette County 12 to 10 at Bradley to close the spring with an 11–2 record. Pitcher Herb Johnson earned the win, allowed three hits, walked five, and fanned 15. Hope led the offense with three RBIs and two hits, while Travis Purtle added three RBIs on two singles. The team posted a .409 batting average and 30 strikeouts in 19 games, with Johnson, Redden, and Lingo pacing the mound and several players highlighted on a roster that will shift to summer night games. The club is sponsored by Hope Star, Coca Cola Bottling Co., the Rotary Club and Citizens Bank.
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Bradley
Lafayette County AllStears
Herb Johnson
Grave
Hope
Johnson
Travis Purtle
Phil Jones
Lef
Ken Jones
Lingo
Gilbert
Charles Redden
Johnny Lingo
K. Jones
John Lingo
James Gilbert
Jarry Cox
Charles Rodden
Robert Daley
Frank Carver
Jerry Fant
Dein Englend
William Watson
Hope Star
Coca Cola Bottling Co
The
Rotary Club
Citizens Bank
Quotations From a Few Sources From United Press
A compilation of quotes from various figures including New York Governor Harriman criticizing Eisenhower era prosperity, Confederate veteran John Salling lamenting age, General Nathan Twining on H-bombs, and Secretary Wilson on naval appointments. Also reports a Berlin spy incident, AAU rules debate with Louis Nizer, and Justice Lynch on Santee case and amateur athletics.
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United Press
Spokane
New York
Averell Harriman
Eisenhower
Three Named to Captain Parkers
FAYETTEVILLE MArk Eighteen? Three named co captains for the University of Arkansas football team. George Walker of Rison will share the honor with Reday Souter of Springhill La and guard Neil Martin of Texarkana Tex. Coach Jack Mitchell says none of the three was eliminated. Squads for the Red White scrimmage were to be chosen today by quarterbacks Walker Don Christian Jim Monroe Mike Cooney and Bill Atkinson. The squad game Saturday began spring training.
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Fayetteville M
George Walker
Teaders
University of Arkansas
Jack Mitchell
Razorbacks
Walker
Reday Souter
Neil Martin
Rison
Pine Bluft
Souter
Springhill
Martin
Baseball Standings and Results Roundup From The Week
The AP updates AL and NL standings with teams like Cleveland New York Chicago and Boston, plus rain postponed games and upcoming schedules. Notable clashes include Detroit Boston Chicago Washington Baltimore Kansas City and New York at Cleveland, with several weather delays affecting the lineup.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Boston
Baltimore
Washington
Kansas City
Detroit
Lpet
Milwaukee
St. Louis If
Brooklyn
Cincignati
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Jersey City
Wehmeier
Craig
Rush
Worthington
Liddle
Cincinnati
Nuxhall
Lawrence
Pittend
Duhl
Roberts
St. Lowis
Cincinnas
Court Docket May 14 1956 Hope Ark Municipal Court
Municipal Court of Hope Arkansas lists multiple defendants with pleas guilty or warrants. Driving while intoxicated cases James W Edwards Eugene Fiet d sheets and others, fines from 10 to 50 dollars and jail terms from 1 day to 30 days, some suspended on good behavior. Disturbing the peace and assault charges include several defendants with bonds forfeited or small fines. State docket notes Miles Laboratories and several firms charged with operating without proper PSC authority, bond forfeited with partial suspension.
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Municipal Court of
Robert Hickman
Lawrence Powell
Joe Prater
Joseph Markin
Eddie Royal
Lucille Bissick
Edgar Williams
Helen Hill
Dannie Monts
Gracie Lee Williams
Miles Laboratories, Inc
Gordon & Pope Supply Co
Glen and Clarence Welch
S. Ricks and Sons
Cecil Hampton
New Automatic Water Fount Aid for Dog Care
A Harwood Company gadget from Farmingdale New Jersey provides a self refilling water fountain for dogs. Made of unbreakable plastic its pan fills via a float controlled rubber hose so a dog can be left in a run for a day or more with dry food. Canned food should not be left open and water should not be added to dry food.
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Harwood Company
Farmingdale
N.J
Swift Nutritional Research Kennels
Chicago
Out of Doors tips on lure handling and casting technique
An instructional piece by JFielkish on fishing with spoons plugs and flies. It emphasizes lure handling over lifelike appearance, preferring varied rod sweeps, deliberate slack retrieval, and patient pauses to entice bass. It notes many beginners struggle with expectations and shares practical casting and twitching methods.
Louisiana Lawmen Head Longs Plan for Next Four Years
Baton Rouge officials joined Gov Earl K Long on the Capitol steps as he outlined a plan for the state over the next four years. The inaugural address focused on actions for the next 60 days. The House and Senate will reconvene for a brief session before a weekend recess. Introduction of bills was light with 51 in the House and 16 in the Senate, only two of which were administration measures.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Capitol
Earl K. Long
House
Senate
Rome
Court Docket Summary of Fines and Civil Judgments
The docket lists multiple fines and defaults: C H Salvage fined 25 cash for safety violation. Orlandio Whitmore fined 10 for drunkenness. L D Almond fined 10 for assault and battery. G Gonzales filing with Mission Provisions for overload fined 25. Leonard Grant non support minor children dismissed. Clarence Phillips overdraft dismissal. Civil actions include Carl Evans vs Dr J A Bias with default judgment for 25.03. Spates Grocery vs C B Daeon garnishes, default judgment 79.02. Wylie Glass and Salvage Co vs Major White, default judgment 84.68.
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C. & H. Salvage Co
Orlandio Whitmore
L. D. Almond
G. Gonzales
Leonard Grant
Clarence Phillips
Carl Evans
J. A. Bias
Lahroy
Dba
C. B. Daeson
Graydon
Anthony
Lbr, Co
Probate Notice in Hempstead County Arkansas
In the matter of the estate of Alice Green deceased No 1049 Last known address Hope AR Date of death February 29 1956 Will dated July 22 1929 admitted to probate April 17 1956 James L Witherspoon named administrator with will annexed Route 4 Box 7 May 9 16 1956 All claims against the estate must be filed within six months from first publication or be barred Publication begins May 9 1956
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Alice Green
Hope
Arkansas
James L. Witherspoon
Mae Gilbert
Route 1
Washington
Gaba
Notice to Bidders for Hope School District Gymnasium
Sealed proposals will be opened June 3 1956 at 3 00 p m by the Hope Arkansas Board of Education for General Construction Plumbing Heating and Electrical work on a Gymnasium Building. Plans may be procured from Weavers and Jepel Architects Little Rock for 25 00 per set with refunds as stated. Bid security 3 of total bid required. The district may reject any or all bids. May 30 1956.
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Board of Education
Hope
Arkansas
James H. Jones
James H.jones
Weavers and Jepel
Pyramid Building
Little Hook
State of
State of Arkansas
Albert Graves
C. C. McNeil
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DeAnn Road
L. BE
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Texan
C. D. Lauterbach
C. B. Russell & Son
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P. O
Texarkana
USA
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Foster
B. W. Price
Emmet
Santer
Franklin Company
Prescott
Scott
Gazette
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W. Ave
Dudney
FURN
Walnut St
Jerald McMurtrey
Strout Realty Co
Front Street
Hope Feed Company
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Pera
Hope Territory
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Watkins
New Boston Road
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Clifford
Fred Glanton
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Roy Taylor
Homer T. Jones
Dean Parsons
Jimmie Cook
Bomer Beverley
Brookwood School
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Garland School
Greening Insurance & Realty Co
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Leonard Ellis Real Estate Insurance Loans
East Second
G. L. Joan
Boster Realty CO
Bonner St
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J. E. Schooley
Leo Robins
Oarcrest Funeral Home
Ind & Haze
AB Mo
Berndon-Cornelius Funeral
Raise Mage Hillery
Fiie Nieere
S. Batestig
Easther Hicks
Chateaubriand
Slant
John Salling
Nathan F. Twining
Air Force
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James P. Duty
Charles E. Wilson
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Louis Nizer
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Parkers
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Mobile
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AsSociated Press Southern Association
Bas Mobile
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Farley Manning
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Hempstead County
Erma Gilbert
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