Jonesboro Gains 40 Percent in Census Count
The Associated Press notes Jonesboro Arkansas shows a population rise of about 40 percent from 1940 to 1950, reaching an estimated 16 258. The increase beats Hope’s slower growth, and analysts cite the city’s economic and civic development as the main driver beyond bank stability in the 1929 34 period. The piece also mentions federal waterway funds totaling 187 million dollars for Arkansas alongside progressive skepticism about federal spending.
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Associated Press
Jonesboro
Ark
Rupert Blalock
Bureau of the Census
Craighead
Arkansas State College
Arkansas
Hope
Jonesbowa
Wash
Ington
Truman
Mercy Authority
Plane Crash Near Petit Jean Park Injures Two
A small plane crashed into five feet of water in Lake Bailey at Petit Jean State Park yesterday. Pilot George Blick, 19, suffered a skull fracture while passenger Brarvin Young, 20, escaped with a bruised head. Both are from Morristown and were not killed.
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Lake Bailey
Petit Jean
Hope Student Outstanding at Hendrix College
Hendrix College senior Williams was honored with the first annual outstanding service award by the Hendrix chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. President Matt L. Ellis praised Williams for unselfish time and energy, noting his roles as co-chair of the student social committee and booster club activity.
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Miennanilns
Ope
Hendrix College
Weel
Hendrix
Alpha Phii Omega
National Service Fraternity
Matt L. Ellis
Williams
Liberty Bell Replica Tour Promotes Independence Bond Drive
The Treasury Savings Bonds Division launches the Independence Bond Drive with replicas of the Liberty Bell. Six copper producers sponsor fifty-two bells to tour nationwide May 15 to July 4, with one arriving next week and Arkansas receiving the final bell. Citizens are urged to hear the bell and pledge savings for independence.
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England
America
Arkansas
Philadelphia
Minor Accident Damages Trucks at Third and Bonnee
An early today collision at Third and Bonnee damaged trucks driven by Charles Thornton of Kennedale Texas and Guy Collins of Bogart Georgia. No injuries reported. City police investigated the scene.
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Third
Bonnee
Charles Thornton
Kennedale
Texas
Guy Collins
Bogart
Three More Meet Death in Arkansas
United Press reports three people died violently in Arkansas. A three year old boy, Glenn Bowers Jr., died after being struck by a city bus in Jonesboro as he and his mother and older brother alighted. In Pine Bluff Clarence Terrell died from shotgun wounds suffered earlier after an argument with another man.
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United Press
Arkansas
Glenn Bowers, Jr
Jonesboro
Glenn Bowers
Clarence Terrell
Pine Bluff
Terrell
Crime Probers Plan a Two Prong Attack
Washington May 19 Senate crime investigators outline a two pronged plan to probe income tax evasion and links with political groups. Chairman Kefauver said the committee will spotlight wealth held by organized criminals and may seek a presidential executive order to access tax files of suspects.
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Washington
Senate
KeFauver
D-Tenn
Special Crime Investigating Committee
Truman
Retirement Dilemma: Should a Gold Watch Go To The Boss
HAL BOYLE humor column imagines a retiree facing a party, a gold watch, and the awkward ritual. He notes such gifts symbolize age and begs alternatives like a bus ticket, a hearing aid, a race horse, or a better chair, urging personal relevance over tradition.
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Bronx
Florida
Yankee Stadium
Police Gazelle
No Singing Sunday at Garrett Church
Garrett Memorial Bap church postpones the planned afternoon singing siting several nearby events causing conflicts in the vicinity.
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Garrett Church
Reguar O
Arkansas Weather Forecast Partly cloudy this afternoon
Partly cloudy conditions for the Arkansas region this afternoon and tonight with scattered thundershowers. Cooler temperatures expected on Saturday as conditions evolve.
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Arkansas
Defense Pact Expands U S Air Force and Navy
U S defense duties under the North Atlantic pact would require a bigger air force and navy. London approved plan makes the United States responsible for formidably long range bombing in wartime, while the atomic bomb remains with the U S only. The navy would keep world sea lanes open, signaling higher military spending beyond 13 billion dollars in the near term.
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Washington
U.S
London
United States
U.S. Navy
Air Force
Navy
Truman
Graduation Sermon Sunday at Yerger High School
The Commencement Sermon for the Yerger graduating class will be delivered Sunday afternoon May 21 at three o'clock in the Yerger High School Auditorium. Professor M. M. Wilbun of Philander Smith College will be the speaker. Music by the Junior class under Naomi R. Yerger. After the sermon, Yerger High and Elementary schools will open to visitors for exhibits and student projects. The principal and faculty invite all patrons to attend.
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Yerger
Yerger High School
M. M. Wilbun
Philander Smith College
Naomi R. Yerger
Yerger High
Stue Dents
Charley Roberts Dies at 72 in Hope Neighborhood
Charley Roberts aged 72 died yesterday at his home on East Division street. Survived by wife Willie V. Roberts three daughters Wis C H Crawford Mrs J D Sutton and Mrs Grady Browning of Hope a son Russ Roberts of Hope a brother J L Roberts of San Francisco and sister Mrs Beth Gray of Prescott Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m Saturday at Hally Grove with Rev Noel Osteen active pallbearers named Dewey and Herman Worthey Bryant Roberts John Gray Rayburn Aslin and Leonard Murton.
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Charley Roberts
East Division Street
Willie V. Roberts
Wis. C. H. Crawford
J. D. Sutton
Grady Browning
Hope
Russ Roberts
J. L. Roberts
San Francisco
Beth Gray
Prescott
Hally Grove
Noel O'Steen
Dewey
Herman Worthey
Bryant Roberts
John Gray
Rayburn Aslin
Leonard Murton
State Welfare Payments Rise to 2 444 857 in May
Welfare payments in May totaled 2 444 857 dollars, up 806 956 from May 1949. The rolls rose from 68 958 to 83 986, with 65 487 on old age assistance.
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State Welfare Department
Bank robber questioned in Jonesboro case
Little Rock police say Jack Charles Walden 27 of Little Rock is being questioned in Jonesboro Arkansas over an 18270 bank robbery at Peoples National Bank. Walden previously set up another Arkansas bank last fall and was later found insane. No charges yet filed.
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Little Rock
Jonesboro
Ark
Arkansas
H. R. Peterson
Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division
Jack Charles Walden
Peterson
Walden
Peoples National Bank of
Rail Strike Threat by AFL Switchmen Saddled with Demands
Chicago May 19 The AFL Switchmen Union warns a planned strike against 10 railroads is unjustified claiming a 40 hour week at current pay plus a 44 percent wage rise and other items equal a 50 percent boost. About 4 000 workers would be affected with 6 000 in the union. The dispute mirrors past mediation efforts and could trigger government intervention to avert a broader disruption.
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Chicago
AFL
Western Association of Railways
White House
Washington
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Callier
AFL Switchmen's Union of North America
Daniel F. Loomis
Association
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Order of Railway Conductors
Rayaht
Loomis
Sister Rosetta to Sing in Hope June
Civic Improvement Association members approved a tract to bring Sister Rosetta Thorpe, famed Negro singer, to Hope for a program on June 1. E D Douglas announced. A work day for cemetery cleanup will be set. Negro citizens asked to help. Night programs to open at Negro City Park on June 7. Group pledges full cooperation in citywide improvement efforts with the Chamber of Commerce.
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Civic Improvement Association
Rosetta Thorpe
E. D. Douglas
Chamber of Commerce
J W Layne Succumbs at Saratoga
J W Layne aged 65 died unexpectedly at his home in Saratoga Wednesday night. He leaves his widow, one daughter, five brothers and four sisters. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Friday at Okay with burial in Saratoga.
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Sareatoga
J. W. Puure
EL Dorado
Emmett Keen
Saratoga
Burley Webb
Mineral Springs
Ben
Ardmore
Okla
Walter
Robert
George
Allen Af Foreman
Susie Hooks
Hooks
Texas
Margaret Madden
Idabell Hussey
Ella Skipper
Humble
Okay
Truman Plans for Reorganization Are Battered
President Truman faces Senate tests as five reorganization bills die in recent days. Agriculture plan rejected by voice vote. labor plan advances in House, while commerce plan awaits a Senate vote. FPC and FTC resolutions loom, with Johnson promising further attacks.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Agriculture Department
Commerce and Labor Departments
House
Federal Power and
Federal Trade Commissions
Edwin C. Johnson
O' Cole
FPC
FTC
Johnson
Congress
John
Swimming Pool to Open on May 27
The municipal pool opens Saturday May 27 with Mrs Foy Hammons in charge. Season tickets go on sale at the high school. Student tickets cost 5.00 and adult tickets 7.50. An instructor is being obtained and plans for lessons will be announced later.
Livestock Arena Steel Erected at Fairpark
Manager Bob Shivers announced steel is rising for the Rodeo Arena at the Third District Livestock show site in Fairpark. The building is expected to cost about 150000 dollars and to be finished in time for this year’s show with the public invited to view the progress.
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Fairpark
Bob Shivers
Shivers
Gillars must serve 10 to 30 years for Nazi propaganda
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Mildred E. Gillars treason conviction and sentenced her to 10 to 30 years in federal prison for broadcasting Nazi propaganda during World War II. She faces parole eligibility after serving 10 years and was fined $10,000. The ruling was unanimous among three judges who heard the appeal.
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Washington
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Mildred E
Axis Sally) Gillars
Lawmakers Debated Immunity Reform Amid McCarthy Attacks
Washington May 19. Lawmakers discussed Abe Fortas ideas to modify congressional immunity. Owen Lattimore's attorney urged curtailing libel immunity for members and to allow waivers in abuse cases. McCarthy's charges against Lattimore prompted strong GOP and Democratic reactions and constitutional questions about restricting immunity.
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Owen “Lattimore
Congress
Abe
McCarthy
Latimore
Wisconsin
Lattimore
State Department
Wherry
Neb
Ferguson
Mich
Fortas
Dea
Lucas
Ill
Kilgore
Wva
Senate
House
Winnipeg May Day Flood Relief Efforts Amid Red River Crisis
Cy Army officials ordered remaining residents evacuated as the Red River surged to a peak. Royal Canadian air stations were on 24 hour alert with NorDak planes ready to assist refugees. Plans outlined to fortify the city’s sagging dike and phase the operation as the disaster intensified.
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Winnipeg
Man
Cy — Army
Red River
Royal Canadian
Nor' and
Dakota
Home of C D Webb in Ozan Burned
The home of C D Webb of Ozan burned to the ground, with the Webb family present. Fire crews contained the blaze as neighbors assisted and reported extensive damage to the residence. No injuries were listed in the fragment.
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C. D. Webb
Ozan
Wash men for the G There will be f Liberty church
A brief notice mentions a wash service for men connected to Liberty church with dates near a three day period and a quarterly schedule. This item reads as a local church notice about upcoming duties and gatherings.
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Liberty Church
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