Metropolitan Life on Liquor Problem Urges Social Medical Approach
A New York Metropolitan Life Insurance Company statement argues prohibition fails to solve alcoholism. It cites drops in alcoholism deaths in insured workers since 1911 1917 and 1950, notes public health costs and social harms, and urges coordinated efforts by health departments hospitals and welfare and religious groups to study treat and prevent alcoholism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Teaffie
Metropolitan Lite
New York
N. Y
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Statisticians
United States
National Committee On
National Research Council
Eee
Alcoholics Anonymous
Markets Open Narrowly Irregular In Quiet New York Trade
Markets opened with slight irregularity in quiet trading after Memorial Day notice. Gains led, with limited turnover as traders anticipated a short week, with markets closing early for the holiday and a four day week ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Final Tornado and Red Cross Funds Report
Hempstead County backed two relief drives after March tornadoes that hit Dierks and the north central state, killing over 149. The Tornado Relief Fund totaled 1 663.41 and the Red Cross Roll Cats reached 3 830.76, with separate hand led lists managed by Citizens National Bank First National Bank Hope Star and KXAR. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Red Cross
Dierks
Citizens National Bank
First National Bank
Hope Star
KXAR
Two Die Eight Missing in Delaware River Collision
In heavy rain on the Delaware River near Kerve the tanker Michaél carrying crude oil collided with the gasoline barge Dodge. One ship burst into flames, with two dead, eight missing, and one injured. Coast Guard identified vessels and crews, while searches focus on recovering those unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Delaware River
Kerve
Wilmington General Hospital
Delaware
Here
Coast Guard
Michaél
Argos
Michael
Page Two
Hope Officer Presented Silver Star Medal
First Lieutenant John K. Bay of Hope Arkansas received the Silver Star in an informal ceremony at the Finance School U S Army Fort Benjamin Harrison on May 16 Bri gadier General Robert S Moore presented the medal Col T P Corwin and Col John C Lackas offered congratulations Ray earned the Silver Star for gallantry near Magori Korea October 9 1951 He is an instructor in the Military Training Department at Finance School The officer's background includes five campaigns in Europe and five more in Korea He is the son of Mr and Mrs J Edwin Ray of Hope and his wife Charlotte is from Hope with her daughter Mary The ceremony was attended by his wife and daughter and showcases a long service record including World War II and Korea service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Bay of Hope
Ark
Finance School
U. S. Army
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Charlotte
Mary
Indianapolis
Ind
Robert 5. Moore
Secretary of Defense
T. P. Corwin
Air Force Finance
John C. Lackas
Ray
Magori
Korea
Military Training Department of Finance School
Po Vailey
Lake Side High School
Lake Village
University of Arkansas
J Edwin Ray
Hope
F. O. Middlebrooks
Hope Native Holder of Three Degrees Seeks Another
Professor James T. Lick associate professor of Sacred Music at Mississippi College resigns to pursue a Doctorate at Florida State University. After two productive years at Clinton College he and Mrs Luck depart with many friends. Lick earned degrees from Hendrix College Law State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and plans to join the Fort Worth Seminary after graduation. His work helped build the Mississippi College music department into a leading state program. His parents reside in Hope Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Miss
James T. Lick
Missippi College
Florida State University
Clinton Institution
Luck
Hendrix College
Law State University
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Mississippi College
South
Hope
Arkansas
Heavy Vote in Italy Boosts Pact Bloc in Major Cities
Rome and Naples see strong turnout as Marys Atlantic Pact government bloc gains momentum against Communist and neo Fascist rivals. Across 2,400 towns in Central and Southern Italy plus Sicily and Sardinia, first day turnout nears seventy percent, with Rome at over seventy one percent and Naples above sixty percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mary
Atlantic Pact
Naples
Italy
Sicily
Sardinia
Alcide de Gasperi
Christian Democrats
de Gasperi
Higg
Darnell Declared Hot Springs Municipal Judge Again
Arkansas Supreme Court rules Lloyd Darnell legally holds the Hot Springs municipal judge seat, upholding Garland County court finding that Fred D Johnson was ineligible when elected in November 1950. Johnson had contested the election, claiming his term still had two years to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
Lloyd
Johnson
Darnell
President Truman Attacks Private Power Firms in Speech
Washington May 26 President Truman lashed out at private utilities accusing them of spending millions to frighten and confuse the public about public power. He accused the power monopolies of a barrage of propaganda during a fiery address to the Conference of Electric Consumers. The speech drew a standing ovation from supporters of public power electrification and cooperatives as he promised further exposés of the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Riman
Prom Dloret
Truman
Public Power
Dis
Sam
The Only Thing Wrong With America Is Too Much Emphasis On Success
HAL BOYLE profiles Joseph Kolodny, immigrant turned tobacco magnate known as Mr. Tobacco, who built a multi million dollar empire, led the National Association of Tobacco Distributors, and gave talks while promoting reforms in the industry. He travels, inspires, and notes that failure often stems from family trouble and lack of capital or knowhow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hal Boyle
New York
Joseph Kolodny
Cargumer
Kolodny
Poland
Holodny
National Association of Tobacco Distributors
Joe
Sigay
U. S. Senate
Othem
Steel Ruling Awaited and Truman Plans New Steps
Washington May 98 President Truman was reported weighing a new move to shift the steel controversy to Congress by seizure of the industry. The Supreme Court decision in the historic case may be handed down today with another opinion day next Monday before recess. Philip Murray's United Steelworkers have urged action on pay rates as contracts expired last January and a nationwide strike may follow if government control ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Saizure
Thedustry
Supreme Court
Lolay
Nina Matters
Fordy
Thaly
Philip Murray
Walon
Pew
High Court
U S Behind Russia in Airplanes Says Mandan Leader
John D. Small, chairman of the Mandan board, told Congress that the United States lags Russia in aircraft production and deliveries. He warned of potential cuts if Congress approves a 48 billion dollar armed forces ceiling for the next fiscal year. Small testified before the Senate Preparedness Committee, as other panels investigated air weapon programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John D. Small
Mandans Board
Congress
Russia
Small
Senate
Air Ewan
Senate Appropriations
Air Force
Fintetter
Hairing
Court Sets Boundary Line in Mississippi
The Supreme Court affirmed a Mississippi Circuit Court ruling on a boundary line between two Blytheville residential lots. The decision voided a prior ruling by Greene Chancery Court and granted ownership implications involving Hugh W. McDaniels. The court found no evidence of intent to transfer the property to the other heirs. It also refused to halt Union Circuit Judge Tom Marlin from proceeding on a damage suit related to a traffic collision death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Supreme Court
Mississippi Circuit Court
Chickasawba
Blytheville
Tower Court
T. L
Ada Lewis
Addie B. Houchins
Gulf
Hugh W. McPantel
Greene County
Opininn
Greene Chancery Court
McDaniel
Mra
Vina McDanial
Mra. McDaniel
Hugh
Union
Tom Marlin
F. McCord
Harrie Distributors, Inc
McCord
Harris Company
Okay Quartet to Sing at Emmet Event
An amateur quartet plans a performance at Emmet with a brief program described in very low detail. The note mentions a covert theme and unclear wording but confirms a musical engagement involving a quartet for a local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okay
Emmet
Nashville Vote on EightyFiveThousand Water Bond Issue
Nashville voters decide today on an eighty five thousand dollar water improvement bond tied to dam work at the city lake. Funds would be raised by a nine-tenths mill property tax levy payable with nineteen eighty three taxes and finance the project through the city utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Vetera
Dha
Peace Pact Signed Ratifying Wartime Accord
A landmark peace pact was signed today by Konrad Adenauer and ministers from allied powers at Berlin. The ceremony drew a silent crowd inside the West German Parliament as leaders hailed the agreement. The accord grants West Germany limited sovereignty in exchange for troop withdrawal from the country. The final ratification is expected to occur soon, with completion anticipated tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonny Garmany
Corman
Gor
Free World
Konsad
Adendger
Mhistera
Aboand Ranges
Tha
Dundesrateaal
Jippet House
Hardlow
Germany
Dean “Achtsott
U.S
Anthony Been
Betta
Robert Schuman
Frarige
Nallad’ Tha
Bloody September at Koje Prison Riots Review
Septembers at Koje Island Korea saw five days of intense clashes as Communist allies and Red prisoners of war fought UN guards for control of barbed wire enclosures. Reported casualties include 100 POWs wounded or killed and 14 UN guards wounded. The riots spanned Sept 18 to Sept 20 with fighting inside compounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koje Island
Korea
Koje
United Nations
Say
Western Union Strike Ends as Workers Return Home
In Washington on May 26 the 52 day Western Union strike ended at 12 00 a m local time. AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union said 8105 voted to accept a strike settlement 5408 against. Pay raises or shorter hours hinge on government approval with possible 10 percent rate hikes under review by the Federal Communications Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union
Western Union
Federal Communications Commission
Russian Press Attacks Peace Pact Renewed
Moscow May 26 The Soviet press renewed its attacks on the peace pact with West Germany amid a note demanding four power talks on a all German peace treaty. Pravda hailed a turning point for the German government’s stance and urged resistance to what it called imperialism and anti national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
West Germany
Pruvden
Ades Naver
Wanlington May Day Market Recount Finds No Party
A garbled clipping notes Wanlington events with references to May 28 and a local party. The readable phrases imply a civic date and a gathering but the full details are unclear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alex
Insurance Company
Bret Harte
Shipley Studio
Charles Key
Tammy Doyle
Billy Gentry
Weldon Tillery
Legion
Harry Hawthorne
Fread Robertson
J. T. Bowden
Boys State
Gas Lenton
Rotary
Kiwanis
Liena
Pact Bloc
Hot Springs
Bregent Hitsrivate Power Companies
Mississippi
Wanlington
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!