Revolt of the PTAs Against Federal Aid to Education
A letter from Indiana PTA members in Indianapolis warns against federal aid to education. They denounce perceived propaganda by NEA and Dewey followers, urge local control, and call for editorials to influence the PTA National Congress. The group coordinates with state units and plans to reopen the federal aid debate at the national level.
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Indiana
PTA
Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis
Ind
McCall's
Pasadena
Bth
California Senate
NEA
John Dewey
Washington
Congress
Robert L. Shank
Indiana Congress
National Congress of
Indianapolis Star
The
Indianapolis News
Indianapolis Times
National Patents and Teachers Congress
Six Ounce Egg Displayed Here at Local Exhibit
E L Lane of Hope brought in eight six ounce eggs laid by a New Hampshire Red hen. One egg weighed six ounces and measured seven inches around the middle and inches the long way.
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E. L. Lane
Hope
New Hampshire
Markets Rise but Cautious as Stocks Open Higher
New York May 19 stocks opened with a modest advance in moderately active dealings. Investors stayed cautious despite a brighter tone as first quarter earnings limited activity. All sectors inched higher but many pivots held near last close amid a dull session.
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New York
British Firms Plan to Quit Red China Holdings in Far East
London reports say British businesses will abandon about 400 million pounds of mainland China properties after years of Communist pressure. Holdings in Shanghai Tianjin Hankow Canton and smaller cities include factories shipyards hotels and offices. Firms named include British American Tobacco Shell Butterfield Swire Jardine Matheson. Continued on Page Two.
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London
Britain
Anthony Eden
China
Foreign Office
Daily Express
Reds
Asiatic Petroleum Company
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Tientsin
Hankow
Canton
Far East
British-American Tobacco Company
Shell Oil Company
Butterfield and Swire
Jardine Matheson and Compshy
Point System to Name Winners at Third District Rodeo
The Third District Livestock Show spring rodeo, approved by the Rodeo Cowboys Association, awards 2000 dollars in prize money for points toward the world champion for 1952. The local rodeo runs May 29 to 31, part of a long history dating to 1883 Prescott Arizona and evolving through the 1928 ROA, 1932 Title Association, and later Rodeo Cowboys Association which established the current point system.
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Rodeo Cowboys Association
Prescott
Arizona
Rodeo Association of America
Ti'tle Association
The
Electrocution date set for Herman Maxwell in June
Gov. McMath fixed June 6 as the electrocution date for Herman Maxwell, thrice convicted rapist. Maxwell, a young Negro, was convicted in Hempstead county for rape of a white matron. The Arkansas Supreme Court set aside his first two death sentences. the U.S. Supreme Court refused further review.
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Little Rock
McMath
Herman Maxwell
Maxwell
Hempstead
Arkansas Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
The Two Ulcers: A Satirical Look at Modern Woes
A humorous essay traces ulcers from badge of success to social ploy, distinguishing true and fake ulcers. It notes tension as the root, even housewives faking distress, and shares comic vignettes of ulcer personalities like Aching Abner. The piece ends by warning the era may breed two ulcers in time.
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Leven
Rights Stand by Truman Sparks Democratic Civil Rights Drive
President Truman launches a hard line on civil rights, boosting a Democratic platform push while Republicans roll up delegate gains. Eisenhower strengthens his bid as Taft trails, with state conventions and delegate selections shaping the GOP race toward Chicago. AP tabulations show Eisenhower narrowing the gap to Taft as Seattle and Oregon results shift momentum.
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Truman
Orefen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Montana
North Carolina
Louisiana
Delaware
Washington State
Minnesota
Chicago
Eisenhower
Oregon
Taft
Vermont
Associated Press
Raley Seeks Second Term as Alderman
Paul Raley announces bid for re election as Ward 2 alderman in Hope Arkansas. He notes two years in office since January 1951 and appeals to voters to elect him for a second term, citing experience and commitment to public trust.
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The
Star
Paul Raley
Raley
Hope
Arkansas
Democratic Party
Senior Class Ranks Lead in High Honors at Commencement
The senior class includes several top scholars led by salutatorian Syd McMath Jr with a near perfect grade average. Marillyn Shiver also stands out among high ranking seniors while a group of seven graduates prepared for commencement, including listed students such as Jiniay Comyptin and William Martin RTAT.
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Syd McMath Jr
Marillyn Shiver
Jiniay
William Martin
RTAT
Boyer Bakery
Officers Shun New Clue in Brink's Holdup
Rhode Island officials pressed for further investigation of a witness, Alfred Gagnon, claiming he helped mastermind the Brink's robbery. Massachusetts authorities were urged to question Gagnon before a grand jury, with Powers criticizing lack of cooperation while Boston police questioned McGuinness who denied knowledge of Gagnon.
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West Warwick
Rhode
Massachusetts
Alfred Gagnon
Rhode Island State Prison
Rhode Island
Boston
Joseph FF
McGilliss
Carleton M. O'Brien
Jeanne
Brink
William 7
Powers
McGuiness
Gagnon
O'Brien
Cool Weather Grips Arkansas With Rain Across State
Cold, wet pattern grips Arkansas with general rain yesterday and today. Marshall reports 3.45 inches, state high. other totals include Calleo Rock 2.93, Pine Ridge 2.91, Ft. Smith 1.97, Pine Bluff 1.08, Arkadelphia 0.7, Little Rock 0.44. Lows range from 50 in Fayetteville to mid 80s in some towns. forecast calls for mostly cloudy, occasional rain, with gradual clearing and warmer Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
U. S. Weather Bureau
Little Rock
Marshall
Calleo Rock
Pine Ridge
Ft. Smith
Pine Chaff
Arkadelphia
Lite Rock
Payetteville
Batesville
Walnut Ridge
Pine Blugs
Fe Smith
Texarkana
Dardanelle
Two Held as Hostages at Brazilian Jungle Crash Scene
Grim drama unfolds in the Brazilian jungle as a U S civilian aviation investigator and a Brazilian air force officer are held by a group of armed parachutists seeking transport back to civilization from a helicopter landing strip near the Pan American crash site. The May 19 report notes 50 dead in the April 28 crash, including 10 Americans, with tensions between official rescuers and a volunteer group.
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Miami
Fla
U. S
J. Gordon Bennett
Miami International District
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Scott A. Magness
CAA
Miramu Correa
Civilization
Pan American World Airways
Albrook Air Force Base
Panama Canal Zone
Hle
Magness
Bennett
Lino de Mattos
Rao Paulo
Adhernar de Barros
San Paulo
Brazil
Solidarity Caravian
Belem
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
New York
Wor
Air Force Chief Vandenberg Ill With Cancer
General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, Air Force Chief of Staff, is reported to have abdominal cancer. He underwent exploratory surgery, and a five week absence from duty was anticipated though progress after surgery was described as satisfactory.
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Peter Erson
NEA
Washington
Gien
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Air Force
Serview
Pentagondn
Liegd ‘Lewis
Vandenberg
High Court Recesses Without Ruling on Steel Seizure
The Supreme Court recessed today without a decision on President Truman's seizure of the steel mills, leaving open whether the President had inherent constitutional power to act. Justices did not issue opinions but stayed Pine's April 29 ruling as the case returns to determine authority under emergency powers.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Weil Nest
U. S
David Ay Pine
Truman
Steen Millar
Justice Department
Pines Dression
Pine
Uy High Court
District Court
Owen's Dept Store Leases Robison Building in Hope
Owen's Department Store has leased the Robison building in Hope, a major retail site. The store will be remodeled with new fixtures and furnishings, aiming for an opening between August 1 and September 1. Owner Bon Own plans to operate Hope and Southwest Arkansas as a key regional department store chain.
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Robison
Hope
Owen
Bon Own
Owen Man
Southwest Arkansas
Jane Hoan
WAG
Auch
Arkansas
Nte Mwest Department
Arkansax
Cline
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Stub
Amarium Retaiers Assucation
Lewches
First Baptist Church
All Fabrics Sell Far Below Ceiling in Price Controls
Washington may 19 official report says price controls on raw cotton and textiles including wool cotton and synthetic fabrics are being suspended. An official indicated raw cotton may be freed at 4.40 cents per pound, with ceiling around 45.39 cents last month, affecting nearly all fabrics. The move follows a recommendation by the price stabilization center to end controls, signaling potential price changes for the textile industry.
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Washington
Delaila
Susponale
Arnal
Centre Rugpension Committee
Olril
Prica
Anderson Church Meet Starts May 25
A revival begins May 25 at Anderson Union Baptist Church three miles south of Spring TWH and runs through June 1. Services occur twice daily at 9 a.m. and 7:40 p.m. Evangelist Melvin Caffelt of Centurion, Arkansas, will preach.
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Anderson Union Baptist Church
Spring
Wada
Melvin Caffelt
Centurion
Arkansas
Winds Knock Down Screen at Hope's Drive-In Theater
Extremely high winds during a heavy Sunday rainstorm blow down the screen at Hope's Drive-in Movie. Theater operators say repairs will allow screening by Thursday night.
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Hope
Harry Phillips Joins Hempstead Motors as salesman
Marry Phillips is now connected with the Hempstead Motor Company as salesman. Mr. Phillips has seven years of experience in the automobile business. He invites his friends to visit him at his new location.
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Marry Phillips
Hempstead Motor Company
Mr. Phillips
Bis
Raiders Seize Enemy Held Position In Korea Front
Reported combat gusts near Seoul and Itwae detail raiders driving Chinese defenders from a fortified hill sector. A second patrol captured additional targets as U.N. forces broadened activity along the Western Front. Army officials say casualties were limited with no U.N. deaths reported.
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Seoul
Korea
Korun
Itwae
Bat Jon
Redro
Ith
U.N
U. N
Artille
Ngs
Bant-Central
Unclear fragment hints at ROTC, governor action
Fragmentary text mentions ROTC and a governor, with unclear context and missing details about people, places, or dates.
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Alex. Hy Wathburn
Ptas
Federal Lobbys
Rousseau
Red China Holdings
Usu
Airforce
Ben Owen
Anderson
Harry Phillips
Hempstead Motors
Man, Et Deraon
College
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