Truman Decide On Congress Adjourning Time
Washington May 20 President Truman faces a decision on whether Congress will adjourn early for campaign season or stay to complete the Fair Deal agenda. Leaders push for an August 1 adjournment while others favor July 15, with votes awaited on social security, tax cuts, and the foreign arms program. Senator Lucas and Taft push for movement as Wherry weighs extensions on rent controls.
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Choir Leader Questioned in Slaying
Millville New Jersey May 3 UP a 21 year old choir leader and new groom with arrests involving teen girls was questioned in the strangling of Lorraine Hess a Millville High School junior. Police identified the suspect as Robert Albert a chemist and church member. Detectives called the arrest the most important break so far and noted Albert used a fictitious image to trap the slain girl. Richler 27 said she saw him with Hess two months ago.
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Harris Seeks Reelection Aimed at Budget and Defense
The candidate stresses experience and seniority in Congress as essential to achieving a balanced budget, stabilization of the economy, and national security. He outlines support for a foreign policy to prevent wars, UN strength, cotton and agricultural programs, oil and gas policy, veterans’ care, and a strong defense, while opposing Brannan plan subsidies and expansive health socialization efforts. He touts roles on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and the District of Columbia committees and pledges continued service to his district. Takoradi is the mty deep water port serving the African Gold Coast.
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Shostakovich Criticized for Not Finishing Opera
Moscow reports reveal Dmitri Shostakovich faced renewed criticism from the Soviet Composers Union for not completing his new opera October. Pravda carried the board meeting summary noting the blame for alleged decadence and failure to work hard enough, echoing past censure two years prior.
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Arkansas Plans to Protect Civilians
Governor McMath says Brig. Gen. Earl T. Ricks and Wayne Fletcher are developing a civilian defense plan for Arkansas to use if a sudden attack occurs. He believes war may be avoidable but acknowledges the possibility.
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Wayne Fletcher
Resources and Development Commission
Extension Service Appointments Are Announced
Two appointments were announced by the University of Arkansas Agricultural Extension Service. Eddie E. Changler, formerly an assistant county agent in Missouri and Mississippi county, is named Garland county agent with headquarters at Hot Springs and will assume duties May 20. Farry Frances Barton, about to receive a bachelor of science degree, is named assistant home dem- onstration agent.
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Most of Nation Has Warm Weather
The Associated Press reports a warm spring day across much of the United States with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Skies were generally clear with light showers limited to parts of the east central states and plains. Daytime highs reached 101 in Phoenix and 87 in Bismarck, while 04 was recorded in Fresno.
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Dr Thompson to Head University of Arkansas Psychology Dept
Fayetteville May 23 The University of Arkansas names Dr Merrell Eugene Thosnpgon as head of the new psychology department. The field was previously part of a combined psychology and philosophy unit led by Shantz who remains head of the philosophy department. Dr Thompson becomes head effective Sept 10 after serving since 1947 as associate professor of psychology at New Mexico A&.M College.
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Appointment of county agent for Unier county begins June 6
An agent has been named for Unier county with duties effective June 6 and based at headquarters in El Dorado. The notice specifies the location and start date for the new appointment.
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