Governors roads and schools in Arkansas debate
Governor Sid McMath presses education versus highway needs amid Arkansas road bond sales and interest-rate shifts. The piece ties U S 87 upgrades to state revenue while recalling early cinema icons Valentino Bushman and shifting public tastes from silent stars to modern films.
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Little Rock
Govenor
Sid McMath
Arkansas
Troy
U. S. 87
Lo Twist
McMath
Gates Thy
Hope Youth Named a Representative
Hope Youth Arnold of Magnolia chosen governor of the American Legion boys state at Camp Robinson in an election yesterday. Opponent Mike Shaw of Fort Smith represented the Federalists. Other officers named include Ben Hale and Pad en Westy with Ralph Steale as land commissioner. William Martin of Hops named associate supreme court justice representative of Jefferson City.
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Jimmy Arnold
Magnolia
American Legion Boys
Camp Robinson
Arnold
Mike Shaw
Fort Smith
Ben Hale
Altheimer
Paden Westy
Jonesboro
Ralph Steale
West Helena
Supreme Court
William Martin
Hops
Jefferson City
Autos Damaged in Accident Here
At about 8 30 a m today two cars collided at the 4th and Laurel Street intersection. Vehicles driven by Mrs Thelma Moorg and Willie Gamble sustained considerable damage but no injuries were reported.
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Thelma Moorg
Willie Gamble
4Th
Laurel Street
Iran presses ahead with oil nationalization plan
Iran says it will proceed with taking over the British controlled oil industry under the nationalization law. A three member government board will run Khuzistan, with employees of the former oil company to become Iran National Oil Company staff. Britain protests expulsion orders for journalists and Iran tightens visa limits for foreign technicians.
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Tehran
Yvan
Britain
Jim
Oil
R. Seddon
Mohammed Ali Varasteh
Tyan
Threeman
Khuzistan
Anglotranian
Amir Alai
Iran
Francis Shepherd
Bagher Kazemi
Sean
Tacic
AIOC
President Gato Plaza to visit Washington in June
An official announcement says President Gato Plaza will fly from Guayaquil aboard President Truman's plane for a three day official visit to Washington starting June 19. The trip aims to strengthen ties with the United States and include meetings with President Truman.
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Quito
Ecuador
Gato Plaza
Washington
Truman
Guayaquil
Independence
Small Damage in Wreck Near Hope
A Beethel Company truck and a Grapette truck collided on Highway 67 west near Hope early today causing minor damage. Both drivers remained at the scene and exchanged information as authorities were notified.
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Beethel Company
Beethel Mriek
Wea Xanga
Chris Cook Captures Marble Championship Title
In a crowded Fair Park event the Slope VFW Marble Champions saw Chris Cook of Garland Schon win the State title after tense district and state playoff rounds. Tyus, McCorkle, and Phillips posted strong showings, with Cook advancing from Hopewell School to face district champ in the state clash. The Texarkana entrants, aided by athletic officer Paul Michael and Mrs Michael, drew a fair crowd before Cook heads to Albuquerque for the next townament and prizes.
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Fair Park
VFW
Jack Tyus
Hopewell School
Jerry McCorkle
Chris Cook
Garland Schon
Young Cook
McCorkle
Tyus
Hoa
Cook
Yyus
Butt Buys
Zook
Texapkund
Hope
Hope Lacs Fk
Jock Tyus
Roy Phillips
Chris Sook
Jim Whittington
Paul Stewart
Texarkana
WEW
Paul Michael
Michael
Albuquerye
New Siexico
Tragic Farm Accident Claims Young Girl
A one year old girl named Dorothy Smith, daughter of Mrs J W Bradley of Memphis, died after a tractor crushed her in a cotton field near the farm owned by her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Lee Holt. The child was visiting and had been drawing water when the tractor started and rolled over her rear wheel.
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Dorothy Smith
J W Bradley
Bemphis
Gweedy
Lee Holt
Wio Eral
Aly
Merked Tree
Hearing Resumed in Lion OK Strike Case
Hearing resumed in chancery court today on Lion OK company's petition for injunction against AFL machinists on strike at the chemical plant. Chancellor Speer urged aides to seek a swift resolution as the court hears arguments amid labor dispute concerns.
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E! Dorada
Chancery Court
Lion OK Company
AFL
Ata Shori
AQ ‘Speer
Hempstead Aen Draw Sentences In Texas Federal Court
Texarkana judge Harry J. Lemley handed down 20 year prison terms to 12 defendants convicted of federal crimes. Stiffest sentences went to two men for transporting stolen cars, others received varying prison terms with several placed on probation. Convicts include Bech, Malud, Burkeen, Johnson, and Patton, among others, with liquor and tax law violations leading to fines and jail time.
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Texarkana
Harry J. Lemley
Pris Senteners
Bech
Malud Lb
Burkeen
Route 4
Texorkunu
Ark
John M. Johnson
Portimoutt
Jainus W. Jobnson
Toxarina
Texas
Naga
Johnson
Leonard Richard Patton
Micoyd Huntley
Patton
Huntley
Caesar Ogden
Claude Odgen
Willams
Jim Stuart
Hempstead
Willams ‘Drew
Stuart Drew
Prigen
Altos
Henry Colusa
Rader
A. Rorsy McRae Burns
Franklin Burns
Patmos
Rain shortage hits crops across Hempstead county and state
Rain remains scarce across Hempstead and the surrounding counties. County agents report 25 percent hay loss in Hot Spring due to dry weather, replants failing to germinate in Bradley cotton, and upland crops showing stress in Howard and Clark counties while livestock and pastures weaken.
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Tukey Hoek
Oll
Athneas
Uyvona
Hot Spring County
Jodie McMullen
McMullen
Garland
Offiea
Bradley County
R. B. Hunter
Bradley
Honor
Howard County
Haneen
Liva
Crimsuh
Plolu
Hampstead County
Pabid
County
Agen
Oiver L. Adama
Clark Counly
Two Persons Hurt in Wreck on Highway 67
A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 67 near Jim and Byn’s Deiveln about 8 46 left two people injured. Lea England’s car driven by Isage Hunter collided with Raymalid Rah of Emmet’s vehicle. Johnson and Mrs Johnson sustained injuries including head and knee trauma. Police report damage around 400 dollars.
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Jim
Byn
Deiveln
Omat
Highway 67
Xatioualy
Vekterios
Lea England
Isage Hunter
Acroga
Nisteay
Raymalid Rah
Emmet
Investigathiur
Collee
Johnson
Hans
Eula Johnson
Ariven
Paar Wenger
England Cay
Enghway
Officials Halt Removal of Shells at Proving Ground
Deputy Prdpecutor Hoyts Welsas berger and Deputy Alia Shipp report discovery of moved shells near the Proving Ground. Army officials are to send a man to inspect the area and prevent salvaging as Norton farm fragments are involved. Salvage operations have drawn suspicion and local cooperation from Norton.
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Hoyts Welsasberger
Shipp
Proving Ground
Shelly Porta
Uti My
Welsonberger
Norton Farm
Salvagora
Sarap
Norton
Mr. Norton
Hla
World Assembly to Sharpen Moral Ethic of Nations
Delegates from 18 countries gather at Sweden’s Grand Hotel for a world assembly promoting democracy over totalitarianism. Five hundred attendees from government, industry, and labor will discuss strategies to oppose world communism through June 12 in mid century resort setting.
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Mackinac Tuland Midh
Bos
Senate
House, of Representatives
Washington
Ava
Appaal Trom
Bena Nally
DT Axae
Bathe
Forglan
Dial
She ‘Derelan
Ish Hane Cpm
Conrasalenal Tea
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Heyrly Bayne
Hope Youth
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William Everton
Bonnie Routon
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Mra
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Jim McKenzie
J. V. Moore
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Jack Gardner
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Deah
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