Baptists to Hold 1951 Convention in Georgia
In a May report from Oklahoma City delegates discussed the Southern Baptist Convention. Texas city officials expect a report on prohibition and the convention seeks dates May 10-14. Rev. H C Campbell of Little Rock was named opening speaker and Dr G Lee of Memphis was chosen convention president with J D Grey of New Orleans as first vice president. Delegates debated site and structure for the western division and approved an outdoor temperance lecture urging total abstinence from liquor.
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Memphis
Tenn
J. D. Grey
New Orleans
Robert 8Err
Dokla
Homer G
Lind Wacksonville
Fla
Iman
Henderson Barton
Ras
Defance League of “Sencrica
Prisoner Shot While Attempting Escape at Cummins Prison Farm
Thomas Jefferson Rice Jr, a five year inmate convicted of liquor store robbery at Hot Springs, rode a horse from Cummins Prison Farm on Sunday. He was shot after warnings and recaptured Wednesday, and treated at a Dumas hospital. prison officials say the injury is not serious.
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Thomas ‘Wetferson Rice, Jr
Tom Coghill
Rice
Frusty
West Arkansas Getting Much Needed Rain
A flood advisory reports heavy rainfall in parts of West Arkansas with 3.2 inches in Little Rock area. Some streets flooded briefly but no damage reported. winds caused minor damage to trees and power lines in western counties. River levels are rising. officials forecast higher water and possible minor flood impacts along the Arkansas River basin.
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Little Rock
Askesagus
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Oklahoma
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Waterfront Fires Reported Along Shanghai Riverfront
Shanghai dispatches dated May 20 describe twenty six fires burning along the Whangpoo near Pootung due to shelling and demolition. The clashes show limited shellfire and occasional machine gun bursts while rumors of a Nationalist withdrawal circulate. The Bund is closed to civilians and reports mention Chiang Kai-Shek, nicknamed Peanut, possibly leaving Shanghai as dawn approaches and artillery activity persists near Lunenhu airfield.
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Wonsung
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Woosung
Shang
Wangpoo Tive
Chiang Kai-Shek
Joseph W. Stilwel
Chiang
Lunenhu
Regional Plan for Education in Effect in South
Regional Council for Education signs contracts with Medical College of Virginia Louisiana State University Emory University and Vanderbilt University for medical dental and veterinary training with Virginia and Georgia students. About 225 white and 200 Negro students to enroll this fall under contracts as ten more soon follow. States pay 1500 per medical or dental student 1000 per veterinary student yearly. in return guaranteed admission to meet state needs.
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Regional Council For Education
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute
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U S Reds Seek Admissibility Of Witness Testimony
Defense argues FBI informants testimony was illegally obtained and inadmissible. Isserman cites Terminiello ruling on protected speech versus dangerous advocacy. Judge Medina notes the core issue is whether defendants pursued forceful political advocacy or ordinary party activity. Jury recessed until Monday for defense arguments.
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George W. Crockett, Jr
Detroit
Wisserman
U. S. Supreme Court
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Medina
Isserman
Reward Offered for Arrest in Fort Smith Dog Poisonings
A total of 650 dollars in rewards is offered for arrest and conviction of a dog poisoner in Fort Smith. Capt Locket Jr adds 500 dollars after his two German shepherds died in the poisonings. The Fort Smith Humane Society contributes 100 dollars, and the Dog World magazine offers 50 dollars nationally for conviction.
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Mother of Five Sullivans to Get Bonus Pay
Des Moines Iowa May 20 A $2,000 veteran's bonus check will go to Mrs. Thomas F Sullivan of Waterloo for her five sons who perished when the Cruser Juneau was sunk in the Pacific during the Solomons fight. The board approved a $560 beneficiary bonus for George Francis Joseph and Madison. Albert, the youngest, was married and his widow will apply for a $509 bonus. The Juneau sank November 13, 1942 off Santa Island in the Solomons battle.
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Thomas F. Sullivan
Waterloo
Cruser Juneau
Pacific
Sullivan
George
Francis
Joseph
Madison
Albert
Juneon
Save Island
the Solomans
New Food Plant in Osceola Plans Large Margarine Output
A new $985,000 plant operated by Osceola Foods, Inc. in Osceola will produce Olea Margarine from cotton seed and soybean oil. Officials expect an output of 9,000,000 pounds by next fall, starting from a limited local run on May 20.
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Osceola Foods, Inc
Visit of Brazilian President Brightens Stormy World Scene
Brazilian President Varico Dutra’s U S visit on his sixty fourth birthday is described as a ray of sunshine amid international storm clouds. General Dublin lauds Brazil Africa fraternal ties and recalls 1917 inter American defense pact as a memorable moment in bilateral friendship.
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United States
Dutra
Washington
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House
Brazil
Africa
Truman
Rio de Janeiro
Law School Dean Praises Arkansas Court Plan
Dean Robert S. Leslar of the University of Arkansas law school praised the proposed Arkansas court reorganization as the best judicial system proposed in any state. He said voters should decide the plan, which would create a single court with appellate and trial divisions and require constitutional amendment for adoption. The Arkansas Bar Association opened its 51st annual convention in Hot Springs. AmVets to Meet Fayetteville: Arkansas Amvets announce their fourth annual convention June 3-4.
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Robert S. Leslar
University of Arkansas Law School
Arkansas Court
Arkansas Bay Assasiation
Leflay
Association
Americas unity urged in Inter-American defense talk
The speaker extols the Inter-American defense pact as a safeguard for hemispheric cooperation while noting Brazil’s size and resources. He warns that friendship must be cultivated and highlights the role of General Dutra’s U S visit in strengthening ties among the nineteen republics to deter aggression. He insists Americans remain mindful they are the new world with vast undeveloped resources.
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Duitra
United States
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