Census shows Arkansas leading population loss 1950 66
Census figures released show Arkansas suffered a population decline of 18 000 between April and July 1966, the steepest drop among four states. Comparison indicates Virginia and Mississippi also lost tally while 1960 population figures are cited. The piece also notes duck hunting season plans near Hempstead and Grassy Lake with the public hunting preserve near Honea.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Arkansas
Virgina
Bolu d'Arc
Games Flai Commission
Hone
Seagan
Lions Learn Cross Country Phone Tricks At Club Meeting
Hope Lions Club heard about remote phone techniques enabling rapid cross country calls. Forrest described plant developments with toll phone gear, including a translator that selects routes and avoids busy circuits, plus a Bell transistor demo as vacuum tubes fade.
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Hope Lions Club
Arkansas
Buel
Forrest
Spark to Make Show Business Shine Amid Tough Odds
A historical discussion of show business chances and amateur performers. Ted Mack is referenced as a notable figure and questions arise about amateur stars turning professional. The piece notes about 20 percent might drop out, while others pursue careers in entertainment amid hopefuls and varied prospects.
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New York
Ted Mack
Sotrade
Jongale
Ness
Sonte
Aid’ Gol
Delay Sought in Ruling on L A Ordinance
In New York and Washington reports the NAACP and segregationist groups faced delays in challenging a city ordinance requiring group membership and financial disclosures. A motion for a temporary restraining order was filed. hearings were set for December 3. The case centers on whether the city can enforce integration measures amid federal court actions.
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Delay
L.A
Cornell
Ely
O. BD
Longstreth
Stelios
Woodrow Wilson
Mann
Weo
NAACP
C. Bates
Nod Tie
J. C. Cronchaw
Foy Dee
U. S
Tay W. Harper
St. Louis
Lille
Orval Paygus
Faubig Ja Ns
Central High School
Pnesed
Pressure High to Pool West Brainpower
Washington grapples with Moscow's plan to pool Western scientific brainpower amid space race tensions. The spaceflight milestone and Marshal Georgi Zhukov’s ouster signal Soviet pressures and shifts, shaping US views on Soviet military and scientific strength.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Russia
Eisel Hower
Allie Halions
Oules
Moscow
Georgi Zjikov
United States
Alykov
Election Day Arrives in Hempstead Polio Vote Plans
Vague OCR notes show Tuesday election timing at 3 points and mentions Hempstead polio style wards or districts. Names and places are unclear but reference a voting change and observers expected to gather.
Purge of Soviet Officers Follows Zhukov Dismissal
Moscow reports Khrushchev’s grip on power remains solid after Marshal Zhukov’s disgrace. defense minister likely expelled from Soviet Communist Party Centre Committee and Presidium. Public interest shifts to Sputnik II and Bolshevik anniversary preparations as the purge unfolds.
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Harold K. Miles
Moscow
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Marshin Gueoral Zhukny
Arimed
Inv
Mur
Siviet Commmunist Party
Centre Committee
Wan
Central Committee
M. Mololoy
Georgi Milenkoy
Nashville Death Toll Increases In Weekend Crashes
The Associated Press report tallies 19 deaths across the state from weekend highway accidents. A bus colliding with a car near Nashville killed a 42 year old woman, Margaret Owens, of Murfreesboro, who ran a coffee shop. Seven of eight bus passengers were treated for minor injuries. The bus driver was Richard K. Garrett of Dallas Texas. Survivors include Owens husband Jimmy.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Arkansas
Rust
Jack McKinley
Margaret Owens
Murryeeshora
McKinley
Owens
Mashyili
McKinluy
Automoabila
Richard K. Garrett
Dallas
Texarkana
Hot Springs
Ford Sinith
Johnson
Biggsis
Porcahailas
Siva Pihoy
Unidentified Man Shot to Death in Riverside Locale
A man was shot to death in a riverside area. The victim, found with a bullet wound and revolver nearby, was discovered by police who investigated the early morning incident. No suspects identified.
Sputnik II ship Curly Whirls 1000 Miles Out in Space
An expert from Abilene Texas said a bright object seen near Levelland was a space craft. The 200 foot long glowing object sparked reports from five witnesses in Levelland Midland and Clovis New Mexico as sheriff officials investigated.
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Russia
Texas
Lievellanio Tos
Spree Patrol
Youigh Inveastigales
Aimilar
Josh Alia
Midland
Clovis
N. M
Rand
Waen
Levelland
Parsons
Brarnigl
Sheriff Weir
Pat Meullaugh
Sule
Ted Io
Frank
Soviets Prove Technical Prowess With Space Satellite
News reports from Washington describe the Soviet Union's satellite Sputnik II as a major technical feat. The craft reportedly weighed about 1,000 pounds and followed a faster, farther orbit than Sputnik I, signaling substantial gains in space capabilities. Scientists in the United States noted the satellite’s presence and anticipated further observations as public interest grows.
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Washington
Atlee
Canty Abenred
Ie World
Alber
Soviet Union
Rogslans
Bob
Nell Mellwy
He Nzardss
Eveey
Erarh
Nurmal
Mily
Moscow
Sputnik JT
Lota
United States
Whipple
Stallisonian
Observatory
RL Cambridge
Muss
Galeline
Pbsent
United’ States
Laut Whippte
Lielow
On- Fe
Sputnik 1
Sputnik
Satellit
Moson Raglio
Juto
Kenneth’ Land
The
Brith Interplanetary Society
Fears Nixon Moving Too Fast in 1960 Bid
Washington political chatter grows that Vice President Nixon may be rushing toward the 1960 Republican presidential nomination. Analysts cite boosts for Nixon from colleagues and evolving California dynamics as risks, with some fearing his rapid pace could invite early political backlash and elevate rivals.
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Washington
Nison
Nixon
New York
Thomas
Dewey
William P. Knowland
California
Goodwin Spight
Knowland
Ling Fe
Inia
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Vail
Dwight D. ‘Birgyhower
Ohio
Traveling Dog Apparently Still Alive
Soviet Union reports a traveling dog aboard a capsule drifting just over 1,000 miles from Moscow. The dog Muffy has a heartbeat and breath, with ear movement and responsive signs as life support systems monitor its condition. Signals show data from space and the vessel’s environment, marking a milestone in early space travel depiction.
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Roy Essoyan
Moscow
Unial
Seievdat
County Teachers Meet Tuesday Night Conference
County Teachers Association convenes Tuesday evening at 7 30 at Junice High School. Seven study groups will meet and a business session is planned for 8 30 PM.
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Ane Aromyeneu Vounty Togehers Association
Junice High School
All Around Town Event Covers Weds Wedding TV Show
Miss Patsy Calhoun of Hope will wed Quinton Pesrson of Little Rock at 4:30 PM Tuesday. The ceremony will be part of a televised show titled Broie and Groin, broadcast nationally on TV Channel 3. Nearby police report youths detained after a schoolyard slaying incident, with eight road checkpoints planned in Hempstead County for state officials.
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Patsy Calhoun
Glen Calhoun
Hope
Quinton Pesrson
James Peat
Little Rock
Weather Experiment Station Report Summary
Weather station notes report 24 hours ending 7 a m Monday with high 60s and low 53. Weekend rainfall about 0.12 inches. Total rainfall for the period listed as 0.491 inches. Arkansas forecast lines are garbled but indicate weather updates and day references.
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