Schools Tax Policy Sparks Arkansas Debate
The Arkangas Gazette faces criticism for its stance on ad valorem taxes and school funding. A Louisville-like focus on property owners clashes with calls for local assessment reform and state aid, highlighting how Little Rock’s wealth shapes editorial bias and the broader school funding crisis.
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Achools
Gazette
Gazelle
Little Rock
the Gazette
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Gagette
Jewislature
Arkansas Gazette
Big Little Rock
Arkansas
Hope Star
Star
Negro Held in Shooting at Fulton
Augusta Carrigan a Fulton negro is held on a charge of assault with intent to kill after a Saturday midnight shooting about six miles south of Fulton. He says he shot Johnnie Weatherspoon after the man pulled a knife during a quarrel with Carrigan's sister. Carrigan was arrested around 2:30 a.m. Sunday at his parents home near Fulton. Sheriff Claud Sutton and Deputy Allen Shipp investigated.
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Augusta Carrigan
Fulton Negro
Fulton
Carrigan
Johnnie Weatherspoon
Fannie Weatherstogn
Filton
Claud Sutton
Allen Shipp
Miss Harris Honored as Anacostia Queen in DC
Nina Lee Harris, former Hope student, elected queen of Anacostia High School in Washington DC. She serves as Leader's Club president and National Honor Society vice president, and graduates June 4 in a class of about 250. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Harris of Hope, DC where her father is Secretary to Congressman Oren Harris.
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Nina Lee Harris
Hope Schools
Anacostia High School
Washington, D. C
Leader's Club
National Honor Society
Willie Harris
South Pine Street
Hope
Washington D. C
Harris
Oren Harris
Shover Springs Wildcat Drilling at 2200 Feet
The McAlister Oil Co. team drills the W. B. Ruggles No. 1 wildcat oil test at Shover Springs NE NE 16-13-23, aiming to 4,000 feet as 2,200 feet depth is reached. Nearby, Meldthej Burnett Drilling abandons the C C May Unit No. 1 in Arkansas Fuel Oil Co. area at 2,600 feet. Sneed Brothers’ Falcon field near the Nevada-Lafayette line reports heavy black oil around 1,200 feet. Mollie Reed No. 4 and 5 in 10-15-22 produce oil and BSWD open holes. Two new Nevada county locations T M Works No A-d and L L Pelt No 1 plan to 1,800 and 2,200 feet.
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McAlister Oil Co
Shover Springs
Nevada County
Sneed Brothers A
Falcon
Nevada
Lafayette Couny
Mollie Reed
Nevida
L. L. Pelt
Pvt John A Rogers Receives Combat Badge
Pvt John A Rogers, 18, son of Mr and Mrs John A Rogers of Snyder Texas formerly of Hope, earned the Combat Military Badge for outstanding duty with his regiment.
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John A, Rogers
Snyder
Texas
Hope
No Damage in Auto Blaze on Wear Avenue
Firemen answered four calls to the 400 block on Wear Avenue BR around 8 40 last night and put out an automobile blaze before serious damage resulted.
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Wear Avenue
Two Arrested for Parking on Highway in Hempstead
Two Black individuals were arrested in Hempstead yesterday by Arkansas Blaze Patrolman on charges of parking on the highway and drunkenness. The arrestees were David May,Og an, and Claud Ogden of Hope. Ogden was also charged with drunkenness.
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Hempstead
Arkanans Blaze
David May
Ogan
Claud Ogden
Hope
Ogden
Revival Meeting Draws Large Crowds at Guernsey Church
Large crowds attend nightly revival at Guernsey Baptist Church led by Rev. Leo Hughes of Texarkan. Chalk talk artist Mr. Bryant will sketch colored religious pictures during services. M T McGregor of the Hope Baptist Association oversees the program. Location is near Highway 67 at the Green Baygonads. Public invited.
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Guernsey Baptist Church
Leo Hughes
Texarkan
Torles
Bryant
M. T. McGregor
The
Hope Baptist ‘Association
Ald
Qreen Bey Gonads
Tweed Look: What It Takes to Seem Tweedy
New York columnist Hal Boyle relays a humorous struggle to appear tweedy. He tries a tweed suit and grows hair, only to conclude true tweediness comes from attitude and not a suit. He finds that the ten most tweedily dressed he knows are pipe smokers.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Frances
Enone
Adonis and Four Gambler Aides Sentenced in Jersey Dice Ring
In Wackenaack on May 28, judge sentenced Adonis Torl to two to three years in state prison and fined 15000 for initiating a New Jersey dice gambling empire. Co-defendants Salvatore Marotti James Lynch Arthur Longaio and Anthony Guarino received similar prison terms or suspended additions. The five, led by Adonis, faced up to 18 years and 318000 in fines for operating a plush $1,000,000 North Jersey dice gambling empire. Continued on Page Two.
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Jon Adonis
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Senate Cylin Committee
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Youth Center to Hold Informal Open House
The Hope Youth Council hosts an informal open house tonight at eight to discuss the organization and plans for the Hope Youth Program. The center has been updated with new drapes and renovations as George Trazler, its director, prepares to leave for the University of Texas.
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Hope
Habor
George Trazler
University of Texgo
Clittare
Pennie
Mr. Franks
Beryl Henry
Mike Kelly
Syd McMath
Paul Raley
Eliic
Hope Boys and Girls Club
Roy Anderson
Paul Riley
American Legion
E. P. Young Jr
Ozan Woman Struck by Car Fractures Leg
Mrs. J. A. Stuart, 64, was badly injured when struck by a car driven by CG M. May near Ozan on Highway 4 after stepping from a bus. The vehicle traveled 209 steps before stopping. May was arrested on three charges including driving without brakes and no license.Mrs. Bidar transferred to Little Rock for treatment.
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J. A. Stuart
M. May
Nashville
Ri 20
Highway 4
Ozan
Mrn
Stuart
Tus
Sue Wining
Arkansas
May
Reeks
Bidar Wa
Little Rock
Beauty Pageant at Saenger Theatre Tonight
Seventeen girls compete in the Princess Hempstead beauty contest at the Saenger Theatre with Exith Wright representing Pat moa as seventh entry. Entries close by 10:00 am. Mrs Loulae Griffin to judge. A gold loving cup will be awarded and Hempstead county will be represented at the Narrows Ente dedication on July 21.
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Hompatend
Exith Wright
Pat
Moa
Mra
Loulae Griffin
Re. Kenvenla
Spong
Princesa Hempstead
Hampstead County
the Narrows
Ente
May Impeachment Move Against Florida Governor
In Tallahassee on May 28 a Florida House member introduced a multi count impeachment resolution against Gov Fuller Warrenson. The charges cite willful neglect of duties and alleged misappropriation following campaign spending, racing commission conduct, reinstatement of ousted sheriffs, and attitude toward Eldridge resolution. Senate takeover would occur if two thirds vote suspends governor. Senate president Sturgis would preside during six months of investigation.
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Florida House
Representas
Fuller Warrenson
Avidengea
George Okoll
Miami
Watron
Hig Racing” Commission
Eldri
House
Senate
Wallaca
Sturgias
Jenin
Hladutlaw
State Senate
Florida
Pyi Aean
Hendrix College at Conway to award bachelor degrees
Hope students agree on issues as Hendrix College prepares for commencement at Conway. Local figures include Dr Matt Bills, Dr Harry A Little, Rev Fred Harelann, and Mrs Hyatt of Hope. Athenaeum and APO members to hear an address by a Truman administration alumnus. campus events feature tennis, H-Club, and chapel activities.
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Hapa
Hendrix College
Exgralias
Claga
APO
Truman
John KR
Steelmany
Arkansan
Hendrix
Matt B. Bills
Sets College
Arkadelphia
Hondent
Texarkana First Methodist
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Hyatt of Hope
Helga
Membi
Hendrix takePe
Chol
Chapel Rheal
Frank Robing
Conwihe
Dorothy O'Neal
Iughter
O'Noak Hoyds
Robins
Gila
Nway
May 28 Entry Reports Troop Losses and Replacements
A fragmented May 28 notice describes ROT loss and morale notes amid U.S. deployments. It references divisions and an expected enemy move, with a figure around 3,000 in the Eighth Army context. The readable text is uncertain but suggests caution and resupply needs.
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Jack Clemens
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Southwest Baseball League
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Milton Dillard
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Kinard Young
Miss Harris
Guernsey
Denver Dickinson
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