Pronunciation debate echoes in El Dorado locals
Storm Whaley, Radio Stilvin KUOA VP, comments on a reader letter about pronouncing place names correctly. He cites a trend toward standardization versus traditional local forms, recalling El Dorado oil boom settlers who insisted on El Do Ra Do while others kept El Dorado.
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Vites
fRansas
Whaley
Tg 2
Am Springs
Whiale
Radio Stilvin Kuoa
John Brown University
Siloam Springs
Washburn
Storm Whaley
Mr. Whaley
el Dorado
United States
Snow and Sleet Drive Arkansas Cold Wave
Snow and sleet moved into Arkansas bringing freezing temperatures Monday and Tuesday. The northwest saw the hardest hit as ice coated highways and power outages briefed Springdale, Mams, and Fort Smith bus service. Weather officials warn of rising rivers as cotton crops face potential damage from freezing rain.
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Arkansas
Ozark Mountains
Harrison
Fayetteville
Fort Smith
Duplin
Springdale
Mammoth Spring
West Plains
U.S
Little Rock
Canada
Weather Bureau
Gulf
Miles McPeek
Lite Rock
Department of Agriculture
Grain and cattle markets steady amid election closures
Markets were mostly steady with grain near yesterday's close and cattle holding firm. Early Chicago Board of Trade activity showed traders awaiting export demand while some cities closed for election day.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Arkansas Cities Face Municipal Issues In Local Elections
Voters in Arkansas first class cities and towns cast ballots on mayors and issues including parking meters annexation bonds and property taxes amid light turnout due to weather. In Little Rock Republican Pratt Remmel challenged Democrat Sam Wassell for mayor as officials debated annexation and a library tax while other cities considered pools, garbage pickup repeal and urban improvements.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
GOP
Nak
Iggie Rock
Pratt
Little Rock
Lite Rock
Rogers
Springdale
Malvern
Batesville
Texarkana
Winners in Store Opening Announced
The Home Furnishing Co announced door prize winners from its formal opening at 21 East Second Street in Hope. About 1010 people registered. prizes included a Crosley radio and record player, an innerspring mattress, lamps, bookcases, toasters, a waffle baker, coffee maker, rugs, clocks, and more. manager Joe Hawkins thanked the community for its strong turnout and invited all back.
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Home Furnishing Co
Fornal
East Second Street
Crosley
George L. Andres
Emmet
Houte
Restani Innerspring
Corine Delaney
Hope
John’ Henry Kern
South Walnut
St. Hope
K. Boyce Jr
Columbus
Janelle Buckey
West Ave
B. Hope
Procter Electric Toaster
Billy Flurtsfield
N. Hamiton
Dominion Electric Waffle Baker
Mabie Tefteller
D.hope
Universal Electric
Clifton Booth
Hope Route 2
Joe Hawkins
Girl Scouts to Hold International Quiz on Radio
Local Girl Scouts will host an International Quiz on Radio Station KXAR at 4 30 p m Wednesday. Participants include Mrs Bil Routon and scouts Ginny Herndon Anna Whitman Betty Oweny and Susan Avis.
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KXAR
Bil Routon
Ginny Herndon
Anna Whitman
Betty Oweny
Susan Avis
Washington Negro Tricked Out of $196
A Washington man, reported to City Police, was swindled in the downtown MOP depot by two men using the pigeon drop scheme. The victim gave up a purse containing money, but only play money remained in the envelope as the ruse unfolded.
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Cheatham
Washington
Jeft
Southwestern Bell Plans Openhouse In New Building
Southwestern Bell invites the public to an openhouse at the new Southwestern Bell Telephone building at 320 South Main. Sessions run 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm on November 4, 9, and 10, featuring behind the scenes tours, special exhibits, and demonstrations of dialing equipment including a voice-hearing exhibit.
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Mies Winedaw
Waleut St
Southwestern Bell
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Seouth Main
Strike on Four Railways Set for Thursday
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen urged a strike on four major railroads starting Thursday at 12 p.m. local time. The action targets Chicago and Northwestern, Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis, Baltimore and Ohio, and Louisville and Nashville. The union, representing about 105,000 workers, claims a 40 hour week and general wage increases, with 75,000 affected now. President David B. Robertson warned government court injunctions may block the walkout.
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Washington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
Dp. m
David B. Robertson
Sone Nine
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Terminal Railroad Association of It
Louis, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Robertson
Satter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Gremon
One Arrested Following Wreck
Calvin Douglas Hope negee was charged with failure to yield the right of way by Mape City Police following an accident at Second and Walnut Streets involving an auto driven by Henry Gray. Minor damage resulted.
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Calvin Douglas
Hope Negee
Mape City
Second
Walnut Streets
Henry Gray
Danage
Marriage Changes Men Not Wives Says Hal Boyle
New York columnist Hal Boyle recalls his fourteenth wedding anniversary and argues marriage reshapes a man more than a bachelor. He notes changes in daily routines, cooking, finances, manners, and priorities, concluding marriage brings growth while wives often perceive no change in their husbands.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Long Island
Washington Monument
Ozark
Frances
Fort Knox
Storm closes St Louis roads as record 11 inch snow falls
A severe snow storm dumps about 11 inches on St Louis in 24 hours, blocking traffic and stalling routes citywide. The Weather Bureau warns of continued flurries with heavy snowfall, while highways urge driving only for emergencies. Miss Grace M Consey, 24, dies after being struck by a bus early in the storm. Snow belts stretch from southwest Missouri to St Louis area including Springfield Vichy and Betville.
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St Louis
St. Louis
Weather Bureau
Missouri Highway Patrol
Missouri
Grace M. Consey
Dawntown
Springfield
Vichy
Betleville
Deer Hunters Form Club Across Hempstead Towns
A deer hunting club organized Saturday at Rob Caldwell’s home in Columbus with members from Saratoga Ozan and Columbus. Caldwell named chairman and Guy Green elected secretary. The group pledged to protect deer populations and report any illegal shootings.
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Rob Caldwell
Columbus
Saratoga
Ozan
Caldwell
Chairman
Guy Green
Reverend Hardegree Elected Southwest District President
Wm. P. Hardegree pastor of the First Christian Church was elected president of the Southwest District of Arkansas Christian Churches at the District Convention in Gordon on Monday November 5th. He will serve one year and lead the fall 1952 convention. Other officers elected include Vice-president Mrs. Mason Movare of Camden and secretary Mrs. Morris Hommel of Benton. Attending the Gordon convention were Mrs. Oliver Adams Mrs. J. F. Gorin and Mrs. Win BP Mardegree.
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Wm. P. Hardegree
First Christian Church
Southwest District of Arkansas Christan
Gordon
Mason Movare
Camden
Morris Hommel
Benton
Jin Gordon
Oliver Adams
J. F. Gorin
Win
BP, Mardegree
Wounded Fatal After Argument Over Pickled Pigs Feet
San Francisco reports the death of Katherine Reynolds after an argument over pickled pigs feet ended in gunfire. Reynolds 77, died Monday following the shooting described as a domestic tragedy. Local authorities continued investigations as details from the chaotic scene emerge.
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San Francisco
Kartherine Reynolds
Ap Aregiment
Reds Observe Anniversary of Revolution in Moscow
Moscow marks the 64th anniversary of the Revolution with a massive Red Square parade review by Marshal Rodion Y. Malinov, while top officials gather at the Bolshoi for a major speech. All institutions pause for two days as millions of workers take time off. Truman’s foreign policy address in Washington is rescheduled, prompting local speculation about timing with Moscow events.
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Soviet Union
Red Square
Harrow
Marshall Rodion Y. Mathiavaly
Runglan
Trans Baikal Amur
Manchuria
Polithtra
Communist Party
Bolshoi Theater
Niskalai Bulganin
Truman
Weston Obserevers
Legion Auxiliary to Sell Poppies Saturday in Hope
Legion Auxiliary to sell poppies on Saturday November 10 in Hope with Poppy Day. Mrs. Mary Sue Evang announces that most poppies are made by veterans in hospitals and some by veterans outside. Proceeds benefit disabled war veterans and their families nationwide as young girls sell the flowers downtown.
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Hope
Mary Sue Evang
American Legion Auxiliary
Cale PTA to Dine Prescott Kiwanis Club
Cale PTA will entertain the Kiwanis Club of Prescott with a 4 course dinner on November 6. Mrs. Lera J Smith of Prescott is listed as host. Proceeds from the event support PTA activities and scholarships in the school community.
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Cale Pta
Wauis Glub
Prescott
Dire Tera
Lera J Vee T. Smith
Cele
W. Barham
Digert Pleo
Astadee
Reds Seek End to Fighting Without Formal Truce
United Nations spokesman said the Reds want to stop fighting without a formal armistice and rejected the proposed ceasefire plan. He described the demand for an immediate final resolution and noted Allied talks would continue as troops prepare to study options in the Yonchon area.
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Monsan
Korea
United Nations Command
U. N
Tig. Tien
William PB. Nucko
Henry J
Adler
Luesday
Soda
Militar
Goth
Theo Fees Willimeet
Orn
United Nations
Yonchon
Elg
Guardmen Reflect on Infantry Role and National Guard Pride
A fragmented historical clipping discusses the National Guard, its strength, and the value of infantry as the backbone of the military. It notes pride in service, opportunities from drills, training with combat, and the path for guardmembers to rise in rank within the Arkansas department while highlighting strength concerns.
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Thitary Seil
U. S.walder
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