Crumbling Town Tales from a River Bend
A fragmentary report details a northeast Arkansas hamlet facing hardship as school and road routes fade. References to Digieville, Howson Witte, and a river crossing hint at local travel, property, and season impacts amid a changing landscape and gradual decline.
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Aco Aehirdhes
Aitree School
Arkansas
Aida
Digieville
Howson Witte
Boron
Walter
J. Mitehwtann
Southern Convention Assails Radio Moral Codes
The Southern Convention closed amid debate and rallying across Roy Auditorium. Speakers from Biscayne Bay and New Orleans urged action with thousands in attendance and hundreds more outside. A youth rally and church groups backed a protest against perceived radio immorality and progressive cultural trends.
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EU Roy Auditorium
Audi
Biscayne Bay
Willan
Creek
New Orleans
Hotton
Lotte Vating
Onte
Radio Pahewmot
Bargaining Revived in Oil Walkout
Denver May 10. Company and Wilson representatives resumed bargaining today to reach contract agreements and end the nationwide oil strike. CIO International of Workers Union estimates about 8,000 have returned to work or will today, with 90,000 previously on strike. Sinclair Oil workers part of OWL group expected to vote on hourly wage and night shift increases amid focus on California supply for war needs.
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Denver
Company
Wivion
Wbten
Netion's Bay
Ateike
A.epukesinon
CIO Internasional of Workers Union
CIO
AFL Usu
Resutla
Sinclair Oil Corp
Worktera
OWL Group
Meanie
Caiforaiv
Senate to Pass House Tax Benefits
Senators weigh House tax provisions allowing all lawmakers to deduct diving expenses while in Washington as a business cost. House attached measure to a large funding bill for Congress and agencies for the fiscal year starting July 1. Debate centers on approval by the Senate and potential changes before final passage.
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Dwin
Harkingon Wielstron
Congress
Senate
George Gad
Toslowriding Pinance Committee
Gruges Ured
Washington
House
Eilendyr Id-Lal
Appropriations Committee
Elisader
Wea
$800 Million Continued from Page One
A chaotic report describes ongoing international moves surrounding China and Britain, noting British authorities clashing with Chinese Communist forces and Western involvement. It mentions Ching authorities, Peiping, London, and Tong Kong amid a tense shift in control and recognition, with references to government alignments and protective measures for Chinese employers.
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Heldiep
Totike Oantynto
Feavara Gieilied
Red
Antil
Maxpress
Eaveroimient
Epiy
Safegtuard
Heltuin
Thas Winten
Chk
Janes
Peiping
Das
London
China
Tong Kong
High Court Continued From Tange One
The High Court decision lingers on inherent powers as the Justice Department signals firm stance while labor and union leaders note taxes on attachments since May 31. Settlement chances appear slim with a Supreme Court ruling pending.
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Tange One
Justice Department
Vaduetcy
Helton
Supreme Court Ganodnces
Raiders Continued From Page One In Turbulent Change
The article details leadership shakeups as Joseph J. Clark assumes command of the U S Seventh Fleet and Hubert B Briscoe prepares to take over as commander of Naval forces in the Pacific. Joy Sis heads to the United States to become superintendent of the Naval Academy. Maj. Gen. Glenn O Bareva arrives in Tokyo en route to Korea to command the Fifth Air Force, replacing Lt. Gen. Keank Fo Evereat who moves to a new post at Langley Field Virginia. Bareus will serve as deputy commanding general of the Tactical Air Command.
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Lucles
Joseph J. Clark
Seveth
Viye
Hubert B. Briscoe
Frank
Adm
C. Tienes Joy
Naval Academy
Glenn O. Bareva
Tokyo
Korea
5Th Aly Pores
Bareus
Keank FO Evereat
Histher Ty Bares
Langley Field
Four Gubernatorial Hopefuls to Speak
Four Democratic candidates and Republican nominee Speck of French join in a preelection forum set for Thursday. Speakers include Rep. Boyd Tackout Atty Gen Ike Murry and Chadwellor Francis Cherry of Iranshure, with Dermott's pool raising $55000.
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Aikwasas
Une Candi
Dermott
Spvarody
Spas
Eunichc di Dett
Girl Fatally Hurt In Blytheville Area Accident
In May 1944 Wytheville reports Mona Hardesty aged one severely injured after falling from a car as mother backs out in Number Nine community. Relatives say the child cried out while the vehicle moved. Local authorities investigate. condition described as fatal.
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Wytheville
Mona Hardesty
Blytheville
Jack Assdasty
Number Nine
State Violent Death Toll Reaches 2
A violent death toll rose to two in Arkansas as five died yesterday in accidents and incidents. Notable cases include Jack Reynolds of Hixon Torp Community Crone Modvern killed in a traffic accident and Ovie Bell Kirby found dead at home, with coroner Robert McNutt citing various causes. The toll, tracking the week May 12 to 14, reflects deaths from traffic, fires, suicide, drowning, and other means across multiple counties.
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Associated Press
Jack Reynovids
Hixon Torp
Crone Modvern
Heat Spring
Ijory
Joe Howe
Masthigs
Buth
Steele
Blythevilles
Manila
Ark
Ralph C. Horton
Brewin
Marriamt
Avie
Pear Leach, Olle
Taulknep Cyuynts
Robert McNuth
Ovie Bell Kirby
Ilings Hill
McNutt
Ph West
Improvements May Be Turned Down In West Memphis
In West Memphis Arkansas during May 1961 residents may vote on creating two improvement districts to fund storm drainage, paved streets, curbs, gutters and possibly sidewalks. Mayor W B Fordyce unveiled a preliminary report outlining the plan.
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West Memphis
Arkansas
W. B. Fordyce
Compromise Ends Strike at Lederle Laboratories
A settlement ends a picket strike at Lederle Laboratories in Pearl River New York. Workers resume operations after a long stalemate with AKL Chemical Workers Union. The deal raises pay for a 40 hour week and ends protests that disrupted feed lines and deliveries to the plant.
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Pearl Fiver
N.Y
Lederle Laboratories
Tie Hike
Thursty
Eeampaung
Tie
Nort
Ander
Daugherty
Satataved
AKL Chemical Workers Union
Ithe
Bond Issue Planned For Benillion City Measure
A four to Benillion dollar bond proposal will be repaid over BU years by a tax levy. The measure would go on the ballot if a majority of residents approve the project. No date has been set for a special election yet.
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Democratic Party
Sen
Joseph
Matin
Thy
Wisconsin
Heyden Cai
Ting
Senate
CIO
Woedel
Truman
Cred
Prema
Willian Cdwyer
Mexico
War Imiaver
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Ceunman
Dwight Fasenhawer
Evear
Matriman
Ketanver
Elas
Dvren McMahon
Comnmecticut
Cape Vention
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