Massive Texas Unlimited issue draws scattered notes
A reader reports reviewing the Dallas Morning News epic Texas Unlimited edition and notes it weighs six pounds. The piece discusses Arkansas millage tax reform, school funding shifts, Eastman Kodak interest, and cautions about United States policy toward China. It notes skepticism about aiding unstable regimes and the need for a stable Chinese government before large aid.
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Municipal Swim Pool Opens May 28 at Fairpark
Hope Municipal Swimming pool will open at 1 a.m. Saturday with manager Frances Hammons announcing the start. The pool operates weekdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays 2 a.m. to 10 p.m. Four workers are employed including two lifeguards, with two more to be added. Employed already are James Mc Cargo Don Little Roger Neal and Helen Troy Hammons.
Kiwanis Hear Piano Selections and Film Night
Kiwanis regular meeting featured Toni Thompson performing several piano selections. Hervey Holt led the program with a film titled AS Letter From America. Olin Purtle was welcomed as a new member. Guests included W A Bill Chauthurlein of Denver Cole and Olie Olsen of Hope.
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Hervey Holt
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Hope
Arkansas hiring names new executive director in state commission
Little Rock May 25 4 A K commission announces El dee W Brown as executive director to replace the late Gene Mitchell Field Auditor W L Miller succeeds Brown as assistant director
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Eldee W. Brown
Arkansas Ak Commission
Gene Mitchell
W. L. Miller
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Shanghai Falls to Chinese Communists
Shanghai fell to the Chinese Communists as Red forces entered the metropolis with minimal resistance. Communist veterans moved from the southwest to the Bund and Soochow bridge area, isolating Nationalist forces and blocking exit routes while evacuations continued by sea and river channels.
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Davis Named Minister to Hungary in Truman Move
President Truman named Nathaniel P. Davis as minister to Hungary, restoring U S representation after Mindszenty trial and recalling Selden Chapin to Washington. Davis moves from ambassador to Costa Rica to replace Chapin, who is reassigned amid Hungary's charges against him.
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Alabama
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Woman 110 Years of Age Dies at Blytheville
Blytheville May 24 Fannie Burnette Poster b 1839 died at her home here yesterday. Born at the John Scott plantation near Abbeville South Carolina on March 3 1839 she moved to Blytheville in 1888 and settled on the plantation of the Rev Tom Blythe. She is survived by a brother and sister in Abbeville both over 100 years old.
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John Scott
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Curfew Possibility Weather Forecast In Little Rock
A weather forecast for Little Rock on May 23 notes warmer conditions this afternoon with regulations looming. Liquor sales restrictions in Arkansas may be proposed later, with curfew considerations possible as officials review local ordinances.
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Ex-Gang Chief Fighting for His Life
Fairfield Illinois May 25 Big Ear Shelton 58 a former gang chieftain was shot while playing poker at the Farmers club resort he operated on the lawn three bullets were fired with two missing and the third lodging near his heart Police say no motive yet and it is unclear if the attack is linked to the murders of his brothers Carl and Bernard in a long running family gang war once tied to the Birger gang in southern Illinois Carl died in 1947 from a machinegun ambush and Bernard was killed last July by a sniper at Peoria both crimes remain unsolved The club was known for poker dice games and a wheel and drew farmers and others in the area
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Witness Claims Blonde Sought Attention at Work
In May 1995 at Emerson Electric in St. Louis Sydney Rutledge, 23, allegedly courted Byron Hattman at his drawing board while her husband, Robert Rutledge, stands trial for stabbing Hattman in a Dec 14 hotel room dispute. Witnesses say she visited daily until August, as tensions and claims of seduction surface amid the case and looming closing arguments.
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St. Louis
Hartman
John Quady
Measles Epidemic About Over in Arkansas
The Arkansas Health Department says the measles epidemic is about over with a downward trend. Through last week 11 400 cases had been reported this year, compared with 2 085 in the same period in 1948, and 480 cases last week.
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Last Tribute Paid to Forrestal at Arlington
Washington May 25. James V Forrestal received national tribute at Arlington National Cemetery after his death from a fall at Bethesda Naval Hospital. President and Mrs. Truman led officials and industry leaders in funeral services with 19 gun salutes marking burial with full military honors. The 57 year old former defense secretary left a book opened to a Greek passage cited as his final thoughts.
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More Realistic Property Tax Discussed in Arkansas
At a forum on the Arkansas Plan Marion L. Crist criticized current assessments as unlawful and out of line with 80 percent of valuation. University of Arkansas President Lewis Webster Jones urged a state marketing survey while Governor McMath called for local cooperation with the new tax commission to revise the antiquated tax structure.
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Marion L. Crist
State Resources, and Development Commission
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University of Arkansas
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Tax Commission
Missouri group backs horse race bill in House
Jefferson City May 25 Legislation to legalize horse racing and on track betting won approval in a House committee. The bill by Rep Anthony Dickrell would license tracks by population, permit betting on parimutuel or totalizator systems, tax the wager pool with percentages and fees, and limit racing to 30 days per six months at each track.
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Weather Gains Momenta As Nation Hints Warm Season
Chicago May 25 reports quote the weather bureau predicting mild warmth ahead as pleasant conditions spread. Showers linger along the gulf and Atlantic coasts while the Pacific coast enjoys fair to better weather with only scattered showers and no extreme temperatures noted.
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Western powers ready to offer Vishinsky Western terms
Paris May 25 Allied ministers look to seize initiative from Russia after the United States Britain and France rejected a Russian Potsdam proposal. Western leaders plan to tell Vishinsky that a united Germany is possible only if East Germany joins Western plans, while dismissing four power control and a Ruhr foothold for Moscow.
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Military Pay Raise Rejected by House Vote 227 to 163
The House voted 227 to 163 to send a military pay raise bill back to committees for study. Rep. Paul J. Kilday said no revised bill will be pursued this session. The proposal would have given large boosts to generals and lower raises to privates, with overall ranges from 3.03 to 49.58 percent.
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Cedric Foster to Address Graduates at John Brown University
Cedric Foster, renowned radio news commentator, will speak at John Brown University's commencement as the largest class in 20 years receives diplomas. He will receive an honorary Doctorate of Laws for his coast to coast broadcasts. Other honorees include Clarence W. Jonvus and Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Tacey. Commencement activities begin with a spring music festival on campus.
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AEC Asked to Explain Uranium Theft Public Session Ordered
Washington May 15 The Atomic Energy Commission was ordered to publicly explain how an ounce of uranium vanished from the national laboratory. The explanation will be given tomorrow at a public session of the House Senate Atomic Energy Committee. Chairman Brien McMahon and others criticized delays in reporting the loss and called for open disclosure. The committee noted that espionage was considered but asserted mishandling and human error played a role in the delayed report.
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Local Firms Thanked for Concert Help
The Community Concerts association thanks Hope businesses for donating student tickets to hear visiting artists. Tickets will be distributed through the Hope school system to enable deserving children to enjoy classical music, inspiring future musical education. The list includes firms like Miss Henrys Shop Ray Anderson Anthony Lumber Co Archer Motor Co Albert Candy Co and many more.
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Anthony Lumber Co
Archer Motor Co
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Humer Ivory Handle Co
Herbert Burns
Citizens National Bank
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First National Bank
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Advice for Youths Facing Graduation and the Road Ahead
A reflective piece to graduates cautioning them about independence and work. It urges choosing mentors wisely, avoiding troublemakers, and valuing honest effort. The author stresses starting low but aiming high, learning trades, and the long arc of personal growth while warning against imprudent marriages and excess drinking.
Gunman shoots Walter Reuther near Detroit home
A gunman fired at Walter Reuther, UAW CIO president, near his Detroit suburb home injuring him and striking his wife Sophy. a second shot hit Reuther’s eye area as guards increased protections for the Reuther family. Investigators tied the attack to alleged anti-union elements. Roy Reuther and other relatives were shielded by police.
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Dutch troops from Indonesia to be brought home soon
A spokesman announced that Dutch troops from Indonesia will be withdrawn in the coming months. The plan, disclosed in The Hague, signals preparations for a troop redeployment amid ongoing postwar adjustments.
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