Railroads and Western Union Face Political Strain
The piece notes government mediation over Western Union telegraph strikes and railroad labor tensions. It argues government involvement harms private profits and jobs, while urging modernization and cooperation within companies to resolve issues. The column critiques policy as a dampener on growth and highlights through-car improvements in Missouri Pacific as a positive example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Chinn
Federal Mediation Service
Western Union Telegraph
Western Union
Wasones
Big Western Union
Telephone
Big Telegraph
Lonevniens
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
America
Charles M. Hanchey 75 Dies At Texarkana Hospital
Charles Milton Hanchey a Fulton resident and longtime church clerk, former school board member, farmer and music teacher died today in a Texarkana hospital at age 75. He moved to Fulton at age one and is survived by three sisters E M Ambler Texarkana Rosa M Byers Arlington VA and O A Featheringill of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Milton Hanchey
Texarkana Hospital
Fuxon
Baptist Church Board
Fulton
Bie
Texarkana
Rosa M. Byers
Arlington, Va
O. A. Featheringill
High Winds Ravage Arkansas Ripping Towns and Damaging Structures
The Associated Press reports spring storms lashed Arkansas with winds up to 80 mph and heavy rains. DeQueen, Ashdown, Dierks, Texarkana and Magnolia suffered damage including a wall collapse at Southwest Unit Structures plant in Magnolia and a damaged sawmill at Gordon Lumber Co. A lone injury, a broken arm to a Black worker, was noted. Tornado warnings persisted into the evening but no confirmed tornadoes. Fayetteville logged 3.46 inches of rain while Little Rock received 1.57 inches. The storm also uprooted Ouachita College’s courting tree at Arkadelphia and sparked a few fires from lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Arkansas
Ashdown
DeQueen
Dierks
Horatia
Arkadelphia
Magnolia
Texarkana
Gordon
Southwest Unit Structures, Inc
Athens
Howard County
Memphis
Fayetteville
Little Rock
el Dorado
Pine Bluff
Bienne
Gordon Lumber Company
Horace Cabe
Missouri Pacific
Gurdon
Ouachita College
Ouachita
Rogers
Anti Ridgway Reds Riot in Paris
In Paris on May 24 crowds clashed with police as Communists rioted to oppose Gen. Ridgway ahead of his Atlantic Pact command posting. Five officers were injured and 186 people arrested after disturbances at St. Watare railway station and in Boulogne District where demonstrators shouted Ridgway insults and damaged vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Reds
Matthew B. Ridgway
Dwight D. Leisenhower
Ridgway
Boulogne
Bell Workers Walk Out in Little Rock
In Little Rock on May 24 a surprise walkout by CIO workers at Southwestern Bell affected 485 employees. Supervisors filled long distance switchboards as talks with the Communications Workers of America continued, centered on a seniority dispute involving two women and a transfer for a two year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Paul P. Cheatham
Communications Workers of America
Asham
Digitene
DeMolay Plans Installation Service Monday
DeMolay will install new officers at 7 p.m. Monday in the Junior High School auditorium. The open meeting invites the public. Officers include Master Counselor Don McQueen and a slate of local leaders with seven preceptors named such as Jim Yocom and Bill Thomason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McQueen
Morris Kennedy
Tormmy Doyle
James Fuller
van Moore
Gene Smiley
Barnard Dunn
Jack White
Don Ray Bailey
Marshall
Bill Gentry
Objections of France Delay German Pact
Paris and Bonn reports say the French cabinet demanded conditions before signing the West German peace contract and the European army treaty. France called for stronger guarantees against West Germany remaining in the European Defense Community, a revision of the financial settlement, and immediate consideration of Indo China issues. The French delay pushed back Big Three minister talks and Adenauer’s planned Bonn session as Paris wired last-minute instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonn
Germany
France
Robert Schuman
Paris
West Germany
European Defense Community
EDC
Farget
Schliman
Britain
Anthony Eden
America
Dean Acheson
Konrad Adenauer
Robert Shuman
French Des Méhds
Europe
Indochina
United States
Maurice Schumann
Foreign Ministry
Louie Carlson, Former Hope Man, Succumbs
Louie A. Carlson, a former Hope resident, died today in the Army and Navy Hospital at Hot Springs. He operated Hope Contrary Soins on Main Street for many years. He is survived by his wife Mae Carlson and one son. Burial is planned for Monday at Hot Springs with Gross Mortuary in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie A. Carlson
Hope
Army and Navy
Hot Springs
Hope Contec’ Ry Soins
Main Street
Mae Carlson
Firemen Called to Plant Incident No Major Damage
Firefighters were summoned to the Fraducts plant after a reported incident. No damage or injuries were observed, and the scene was secured without further action.
Auburn's Industrial Comeback After Harvester Loss
Auburn New York, population 38,500, rebuilt after International Harvester left, raising 50,000 for an industrial development committee. GE built a plant, a laundry machinery firm renovated the old site, three more industries arrived, boosting jobs to 1,200 with potential 3,000 and payrolls projected at 12 to 14 million. Community effort revived civic spirit and freight traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
M. D
Aubin
New York
Brocks
International Harvester Company
Clyi
International Harvester
Darian
Frank
Smith
Os “Sy
Smulth
Karl A. Adams
Chamber of Commerce
General Electric
Selhee
Trumanites Seek Restored Foreign Aid Bill Provisions
Washington May 24 The Truman administration allies pressed to restore part of the 1.7374 billion trimmed from President Truman's foreign aid plan for next year. Senate action was hoped to be milder in pruning. House reductions reduced the bill from 7.9 billion to 8.1676 billion. Passage vote stood 246 to 110 with two floor cuts proposed by Taft supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jeaders
Turlay
House
Truman
Dygram
Senate
Ben. Taft
ReOhio
Prison Rebels Back Down at Koje Island Prison Camp
May 24 Koje Island Korea Prisoners at the camp of Compound 76 and eight others hauled down illegal propaganda banners and agreed to obey Brig. Gen. Boatner the new commandant. Army Secretary Pace announced Bonnner’s two predecessors were demoted for their handling of the mutiny. Brig. Gen. Francis Dodd and Brig. Gen. Charles Carson were relieved after hostage incidents and concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koje Island
Korea
Bogan
Haydon L. Bontner
Boatner
Hine
Cata
Army
Frank Pace
Washington
Bonnner
Francis T. Dodd
Charles F. Carson
Dodd
Reds
Group Seeks Full Details On Koje Island Incident
The Senate Armed Services Committee presses for a full report on the Koje Island case. Brig. Gen. Francis Dodd and Col. Charles Colson were demoted or reprimanded after negotiations with Communist forces. Brig. Gen. Paul Yount faced official rebuke for his role and the Pentagon described ongoing inquiries. The committee, led by Sen. Byrd, kept the inquiry open and awaited a comprehensive Army report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Armed Services
Koje Island
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Francis
Dodd
Charles Colson
Mark Clark
Tokyo
Pentagon
Army
Paco
J. Ganton
Jing
Colson
Paul F. Yount
Sec
Ion
Pusan
Kojo Island
Tours Planned to Advertise Rodeo Here
A series of tours will advertise the Third District Livestock Show and its Spring Rodeo set for May 29. Manager Bob Bhivers said groups will meet at the Coll Room Tuesday and travel to Nashville and Murfreesboro, with another gathering at the Collsgum. A downtown Hope parade is planned for 3 pm Wednesday, and Governor McBlath is to participate Thursday.
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Dra
Third District
Bob Bhivers
Coll Room
Nashvile
Murfresaboro
Collsgum
Hope
McBlath
Hope Man Unhurt in Avoiding Highway Crash
A man escaped injury while attempting to avoid a collision on a highway near Texarkana yesterday. The report notes several other injured individuals. details are unclear due to damaged text. Local residents of Lares J. Ait and nearby areas are mentioned in fragmentary form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Lares J . Ait
Mobile X ray Clinic Scheduled for May Community Visits
The State Board of Health operated mobile X ray unit visited Hempstead County with volunteers guiding the May 23 session at McNabdl. Future clinics are set at Whalington Public School on May 27 morning, Fulton at White's Store May 27 afternoon, and Hop- locations May 28 20 and 31. The service, funded by taxes, aims to detect TB through periodic X rays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Hempstead
McCnaldl
Mlay Souljah Lea Honeycutt
OG. A. Wortham
Bart Scott
Aftersnoon
Blevins
J. V. Hampton
Ralph Boyce
W.D. Gorham
C. F. Goodlett
Yoilett Taylor
Elvin Campbell
Whalington Public School
Fulton
White's Store
Thuradlay
Hop
Ik TB
Plane Losses in Korean War Toll in May
Reports from Seoul detail heavy Allied losses in Korea with pilots noting 480 buildings damaged and 103 aircraft destroyed amid intensified air battles near Pyongyang. The commando blitz and MIG engagements marked a sharp reversal, as Allied air power faced mounting Soviet and Communist forces.
Communist Jets Win Aerial Fight Over Korea War Week
Communist MiGs defeated U S planes in air combat as the Fifth Air Force reported a four to two margin for the week ending Friday. Three F86 Sabres and two FB4 Thunderjets were shot down on four confirmed MIGs during a tough week with seven American aircraft lost to various causes. The tally stood at Communists 12 to Allies four, marking one of the war’s heavier loss weeks. The week ended with multiple losses from anti aircraft fire, bombs, and unknown causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Fifth Air Force
Auria
Air Force
Pleburg
Rainy Weekend Weather Forecast Across Regions
A sloppy forecast from the Associated Press describes a rainy weekend pattern across the western half of the country with warm humid conditions in home areas. The East Coast and Western states see generally fair weather, while the Midwest and Appalachians endure showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall soaks Beghenvile and nearby areas. flooding threatens rivers near towns, and a small tornado causes damage near San Angelo in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qustern
Midwest
Appalachians
Beghenvile
Pelsane
Ecrons
San Angelo
Texas
Ous
Unclear fragmentary text on union pact rejections
Fragmentary OCR note discusses vote accord by unions and rejections related to a pact. Mentions Oakland San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago and other places, with unclear timing and actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehough Raturne
Sentiman
Louis
Oakland
Francisco and Son
Angeles
Chicago
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Joseph Addison
C. M. Hanchey
Gordon Mill
Bell
Louie Carlson
Marjorie Foulart
Pittsburgh
Sunner-Ue
Doris Ann Hall
Winston-Salens
N.C
Yolanda Lo Puckett
The
Philippines
Theodore “Ted” Lewin
Fernando Lopez
NEA Telephoto
Hal Boyle
Koji
Seoul
Aly
Pathood
Nort Ronn
Pyongyang
White
Joss
Corsniunist 1A
Qorlal
Tifth Air Po
Georg
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