Arkansas Cigarette Mail Ads Draw Protest From Editor
A Ozark Missouri reader asks about selling cigarettes by mail into Arkansas. The piece argues high taxes foster bootlegging and notes the school fund relies on revenue, urging reform but condemning punitive rates. It also discusses UN and Soviet atomic energy issues, signaling Cold War tensions and the futility of global postwar power struggles.
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Funeral set for R. L. Patterson at First Methodist
The funeral for R. L. Patterson, retired Hope slaverypnan, who died yesterday morning, will be held at 4 p.m. today at First Methodist Church in Hope with Rev. J. B. Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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R. L. Patterson
Hope Slaverypnan
Otelock
Church of Christ Piente Set for Monday May 24
Members of the Church of Christ gather at Buiv Park Mourlar on May 24 at 7 oclock for a parade and basket fundraiser. Speakers include Thenas Geaty Beard and Billy Dean Pho pis. Attendees invited to join and donate as part of the community event.
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Praduareags
Thenas Geaty Beard
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Rudi Wheabet Sugsi
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Billy Dean Phopis
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U S Envoy in Jerusalem Wounded in Shooting Incident
American Consul General Thomas C. Wasson was gravely wounded in Jerusalem while returning to the consulate from a truce commission meeting at the French Consulate. Sailor Herbert M. Walker was also wounded by a machine gun bullet and taken to Habasohah English Mission hospital, with Walker temporarily taking charge of the consulate.
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Jerusalem
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Truce Commission
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Conorts
Wiliam Burdette
Herbert M. Walker
Naval Communications
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Great Falls
Mont
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Australia
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Dying Youth Celebrated Birthday At Lamar Clark Party
In Augusta Georgia a 12 year old boy named Lamar Clark, battling cancer, received a massive birthday tribute with over 3,000 attendees at the Exposition Cotton Mill soft ball field. Messages from governors and officials poured in as Lamar read birthday wishes on a loudspeaker, hoping for many more happy years.
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Toa
Presbyterians Present Special Sunday Program
The First Presbyterian Church in Arkadelphia hosts a special Sunday program at both the Sunday School and Chancel hour led by Bill McMillian. Judge Robert F. Kennon of the Court of Appeals will deliver the message. Ted Jones will present a visual number. Members from southern towns attend. the public is invited.
Recital by MichG Students at Purcddy High School
Mrs Relpit Rowton presents MichG students in a recital at the Purcddy High School Auditorium on May 28 at 8 pm. Shows include performances by named students and teachers. Local supporters invited to attend the community arts event.
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Michg
Purcddy
Scheol Audituriun
Jennings Enters Arkansas Governor Race Bid
Texarkana attorney William T Jennings launched his bid for Arkansas governor in 1948. He asked the state Democratic party to reconsider his loyalty pledge, amid competition from other gubernatorial contenders. Jennings predicted committee support but acknowledged rivals' organizational advantages. He planned to rally, open campaign HQs, and outline his 12 point program for state betterment. Other candidates announced or expanded campaigns across Arkansas with rallies, speaking tours, and new headquarters in Little Rock and various cities.
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Little Rock
William T. Jennings
Texarkana
Arkansas
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Democratic Party
State Central Committee
Harvey Combs
Arthur Adams
Jonesboro
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Eac
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Central Committee
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John E. Martineau
Ben Laney
Jim Merritt
Ten State Executive Office
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Sid McMath
South
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Mae Maulvel
Jack Hult
Jane
Murry
Jack Holt to Be Guest of Lions Club May 31
Jick Ifvit, candidate for pa nor of Arkansas, will be guest spuku at a meeting of the Lions Club on Monday, May 31. Unclear text shows prior meeting details and names, with several garbled phrases but confirms Holt's guest status on the date.
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Lions Club
Jick Ifvit
Pa’ Nor
Arkansas
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Tesis Ligns Club
Simm Merritt to Speak Here Tuesday Night
Local event notes Simm Merritt will address attendees in Hope Tuesday night with headquarters at the venue. Campaign details from Wilde announce Monday as the next milestone in the candidate’s schedule.
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Simm Merritt
Judiae
Jim Merrior
Iday
Deleils Wilde
Mundey
Special AP Program to Be Broadcast
A centennial AP program dramatises the ten biggest stories of the past century chosen by AP editors. Alan J Gould will speak for the news. It airs tomorrow on NBC New York from 1 to 1 40 p.m. EST. The list includes the gold rush, world wars, abdication of Edward VIII, and the Lusitania torpedoing.
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Roosevelt
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Herbert Stone
Melville Stone
Edward VIII
George Washington Pins Cost Fourteen Cents Per Piece
Household records show George Washington paid as high as 14 cents for each pin. The note highlights pricing details from his domestic accounts and reflects routine domestic purchases in the era.
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George Washington
End of 10 Week Meat Strike Across Major Packers
Chicago May 22 A ten week nationwide meat strike ends at three of the four major packers Swift Armour and Cudahy accepting wage offers while Wilson plants remain on strike. Union leaders report 100000 members were mobilized earlier but local circumstances may extend actions. Guards and police wooded riot zones during the walkout though shortages were limited.
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South St. Paul
Newport
Minn
Albert Les
Waterloo
Tuey
Veteran Service Representative to Visit Hempstead Courthouse
Donald J. Stearns of the Veterans Administration will be at Hempstead County Courthouse room 403 Hope on Friday May 24 at 9:30 a.m. Veterans with benefit problems are urged to meet this representative for assistance.
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Donald J. Stearns
Veterans Administration
Hempstead County
Hope
United States
Women shrink wardrobe as men lose outfits in fashion shift
New York May 22 HAL BOYLE notes a growing trend of women dressing more while men reduce attire. He recalls postwar changes and jokes about vest pride while predicting further erosion of male fashion as budgets and gender norms reshape closet choices.
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New York
Ipi
America
Tarzan
Mama
Fink resigns as Hope mayor amid gambling case
Albert Fink, mayor of Hope Arkansas, resigns amid charges of larceny and conversion of funds. He cites political pressure, family welfare, and the need for steady governance as reasons for stepping down, with a special election planned for June.
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Council Hope
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Baccalaureate and Commencement at Yerger High School
Yerger High School holds baccalaureate and commencement programs Sunday May 23 at 3 p.m. in the school. The program includes processional hymns, Scripture by Rev J W Williams, an invocation by Rev EB L Wilson, anthems, remarks by E N Glover introduced by J A Harris, sermon by Rev J N Harrison of Union Baptist Church Hot Springs, prayers, offertory, announcements, and benediction.
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J. W. Williams
EB. L Wilson
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Havergal
J. N. Harrison
Union Baptists Church
Hot Springs
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L. T. Downs
Hoover Turner
Report of Jesse James sparks modern textbook debate
Chicago May 21. A report claiming Jesse James is alive provokes concern among publishers and historians. Editor Morris Jones notes a 1882 death claim in World Book Encyclopedia updates may cost edits across editions, while Oklahoma Univ historian E Dale may review the subdeck. A separate line mentions a Silver and golden wedding tradition traced to medieval Germany.
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Byielss
Law and Order
Morris Jones
World Book Bicy~clopedia
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Fis
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Oklahoma Univsity
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St. Joseph
Tavern Owner Guilty of Manslaughter and Contempt
Paragould May 22 Roy Newholes a Paragould tavern operator was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and fined 25 dollars plus costs for contempt of court The Greene circuit jury returned a verdict of guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced him to two years in prison The trial stemmed from a fatal shooting at Newhales tavern on October 6 with Gerald I Mays dying in Memphis last December Testifying Newhales said the shooting was in self defense
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Cart
Greene Circuit
W. I. Davis
Leadville
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Davis
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Land
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Agreement on European Rule Indicated
London sources say a six nation accord to establish a provisional Western German government this year has been reached. A September 2 constituent assembly with broad constitutional powers was proposed, though a report from Allentown Morning Call questioned its certainty. Russia has not joined the talks, and a formal communiqué may be issued early next week.
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Woblen
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Belgium
Netherlands
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Russia
Redheaded Barmaid Shoots Policeman to Death
A Newark police captain was shot and killed by a redheaded barmaid in his precinct office during a dawn meeting. Ann Powers, 39, was arrested after fleeing the scene as the captain died at the hospital. Powers reportedly confessed after hours of questioning and made a chilling remark at the morgue.
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Thonas J. Rowe
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John Haller
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Early foot racing stance traced to 18th century Yale study
A garbled fragment suggests a historical note on running start positions, mentioning Charles H Sherith of Yale University and an 18B7 demonstration. It claims changes in starting form and references water buoyancy concepts, though the text is confused and partially unreadable.
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Charles H. Sherith
Yale Oniversity
Encyclopedia Tritannies
Baby Killed in Accident Near Jonesboro
A two car crash near Jonesboro on May 22 near Truman, 20 miles southeast, killed 20 month-old Nancy Ann Hunt. Parents Mr and Mrs Beth Hunt of Turrell Ark Craighead County, and Sheriff Brown and his wife, were injured. The child died at Bernal hospital after suffering a fractured skull. Police said driver of one car tried to depart the highway but misjudged speed and swung back into the other vehicle.
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Beth C. Hunt
Turrll
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Brown
Bernal Hospital
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Charles Log
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