Little Rock Elects Republican Mayor in Reconstruction Era
In a landmark shift, Little Rock voters elect a Republican mayor for the first time since Reconstruction, roiling Democratic ranks. The column reflects on national tensions over civil rights, labor unrest, and immigration, then humorously contrasts Texan boastfulness with New England pragmatism through a brief anecdote about Paul Revere.
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Little Rock
New England
Texas
Paul Revere
American Legion Plans Armistice Day Observance
American Legion Leslie Huddleston Post No 2 announces Armistice Day services at Hope Gospel Tabernacle on Sunday Nov 1 during morning worship led by Rev G W Hardcastle district superintendent of Arkansas Assembly of God. Post urges all members and veterans to attend in a body for a fitting memorial through worship.
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Leslie Huddleston
Igeal American Legion Organization
Milton Dillard
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
North Main Street
G. W. Hardcastle
Arkansas District Council of the Assembly's of God
Dillard
Aeteran
Manganese Plant to Start Operating Near Norman
Norman reports a manganese processing plant by Ark-Cal Manganese Inc. should begin operations by week’s end if weather cooperates. The Arkansas Gazette notes federal agencies are studying locating a manganese depot in Arkansas amid tentative discussions, with no firm decision yet. The ore source spans western Garland County to east of Mena, about 44 miles, and is used to strengthen steel.
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Norman
Arkansas
Nicholas G. Baster
Ark-Cal Manganese, Inc
Arkansas Gazette
Defense Minerals Procurement Administration
Defense Production Administration
General Services Administration
GSA
Defense Materials Procurement Administration
Garland County
Mena
Airengthen Steel
Seeks Names of Gamblers in Arkansas Letters to Senators
Pulaski County prosecutor Tom Downie asked U S senators John L. McClellan and J William Fulbright to help obtain names of gamblers registering under a new federal license law He argued local officials possess data that could form a double targeted attack on commercialized gambling Downie suggested Washington officials provide the information.
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Little Rock
Pulaski
Tom Downie
Arkansas
John L. McClellan
J. William Fulbright
Downie
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Lions Yale Radio Auction Nets $560 For Charity
Howe Lions club held its first Christmas radio auction on KXAR from 7 to 10 pm netting $499.50 plus $67 in prior gifts for $546.50 total. Of 130 items offered only some were sold, with twelve volunteers adding merchandise and others calling in tonight for a second session at 7 3601. Mayor Elect John L Wilson Jr offered as a three hour babysitting job and sold for $25 to Jim James of The Trading Post. The Lions club led by President Ben Owen ran the event with Wes Ninemice directing and L B Touley assisting as manager. it drew wide city attention and was a first in public participation here.
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Howe Lions Club
KXAT
KNAR
Phore 7-3601
John L. Wilson, Jr
Jim James
Trading Post
Lions Club
Ben Owen
Wes Ninemice
KXAR
L. B. Touley
Paragould
Eisenhower Urges More European Arms to NATO
Washington reports say Eisenhower secured assurances of increased armor flow to Western European forces while cautioning that new European inventories and NATO talks will precede firm U.S. pledges. Harriman and Fleischmann head to Europe to align inventories, production, and delivery timetables for rapid arming of divisions.
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Washington
Dwight
Eisenhower
Europe
U.S
White House
W. Averell Barriman
Mutual Security Agency
Manly Fleischmann
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Paris
London
Harrimann
Pleisehman
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Armed Services
Olc
Johnson
Eva Peron Recovering After Operation
Eva Peron wife of Argentine president remains in hospital recovering from a serious operation. A communique said she was resting and condition is satisfactory with normal respiration and pulse. The nature of the operation was not disclosed. she had anemia earlier and received blood transfusions. She entered hospital for preoperative treatment last Saturday.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Eva Peron
Peron
Negro 4-H Members to Be Awarded This Week
National 4-H Achievement Week marks recognition for 41ers across the U S and other nations with 2 000 000 participants in 87 000 clubs The Hempstead County group totaling 475 youths will receive awards at a program Saturday at the Bethany A M E Church for 1951 efforts including home improvement clothing and agriculture projects
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England
Puerto Rico
Japan
Alaskl
Austria
Pura
Norway
Sweden
Hempstead
Navy
Kiempstead
Bethy A. M. E
I Aan
Haeel Porrenine
Right Whales Named for Their Status in Whaling
Non sinkable right whales were named for not sinking when killed, leading whalers to view them as the best quarry. The designation reflects 19th century whaling beliefs about ease of capture and value.
Hope City Council Approves Alley Openings and Utilities Move
In a routine session Hope City Council denied a 0 per cent discount request from Southern Philwood Corp for plant electricity and ordered continuation of current rates from Southwestern Gas & Electric. An ordinance raised city treasurer salary to 178 per month. The council approved alley openings between Main and Elm and between Main and Walker, postponed a Brown’s Addition alley hearing to November 13, and authorized sale of Black R in Rose Hill Cemetery. The city switched employee insurance to Blue Shield and planned a Third and Washington Street pedestrian light at Third and Hervey.
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Hope City
Southern Philwood Corp
Southwestern Proving Ground
Water & Light Plant
Soiuthwestern Gag & Electric Company
Tess
Main
Elm
Sth
Mth
Walker
Rose Hill
Prudential Co
Washington Street
Third
Hervey
PSC Approves Bus Rate Increase in Arkansas
The Public Service Commission approved higher fares for Paul Transit Co in Little Rock and North Little Rock. A 3 cent token to a quarter and a five cent transfer fee change were ordered, while adults pay 18 cents and pupils five cents. the five percent rule remains unchanged.
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PSC
Final plans for open house at telephone building
Pinal plans announced for Hope open house at the telephone building on November 6, 9 and 11, inviting citizens to tour the facilities on South Main. Southwestern Bell staff will guide visitors through the plant, with displays including Bell’s first telephone, coaxial cable for TV, long distance circuits, and a voice recording machine. Hours are 2 to 5 in the afternoon and 7:40 to 9 in the evening.
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BP. J. Pay
Bava Wien
South Main
Poesic
Hope
Poe Pintado
Alexander Grahia Bell
Oper House
Circuit Court in Session in Hempstead
Hempstead circuit court session convened with Judge Huie presiding. Defendant Pick entered a plea of not guilty as Attorney Col Nunn was appointed to defend him. A related matter involved Corneling receiving a $3 forged payment jury judge noted as being false.
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Hempstead
Huie
Col. Nunn
Write-in Winner Emerges In Municipal Balloting
The article reports on a write-in contest in a municipal race where W K Lemley’s candidacy becomes the focal point. It details court actions, commission votes, and ongoing questions about the validity of write-in votes for Vesey and Lemley as the official ballot outcome remains unsettled.
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Yestordiacs
Dabe
Geowriteein Vanidate
Americans Aren't Born With a Smoker's Cough
The article surveys tobacco use in America, noting infants rarely smoke but adults turn to cigarettes pipes and cigars. It profiles Kaywoodie president Morris Levingon, cites pipe sales shifts, and lists prominent pipe enthusiasts while outlining marketing efforts to reclaim pipe market share.
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New York
Morris Levingon
Yale Law School
Kaywoodie Co
America
Republican Wins Mayorship in Little Rock After Close Vote
In Little Rock, Republican candidate Remmel narrowly defeats Democrat Wasdell 7,704 to 6,? with unofficial results from 26 boxes. Remmel’s win marks the first Republican mayor since 1897 and signals a shift in Arkansas politics as turnout and party loyalty influence the council and state race dynamics. Political figures McMath and others comment on the outcome and its potential implications for party strategy in the South.
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Reine
Selon
Repubblicwiy
Democratic
Arkansas
Sid Mathis
McMath
Wosdell
Willi G. Whipple
Arkanga
Eat City
Remmel
Steminst
Oxh
Priiria
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Remmypl
Ragi Namige
GOP
Arkanaaga
Allug
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Tam
Dietrick Alter Wansell
Iin
Lion Hosts Vocational Instructors At Oil Refining Plant
Hope High School counselor Sturace Mubbard attended a Lions Club visit with about thirty vocational teachers to South Arkansas. The group toured the refinery and chemical plant, received detailed briefings on Lion Oil operations, and debated employment procedures and industrial relations in a closing panel.
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Sturace Mubbard
Hope High School
Lion
Toony South Arkansas
Lion Oil
South Ave Kinsap
Warmer Weather Expected Across Arkansas This Week
Forecasters predict a rise in temperatures Wednesday across Arkansas ending an unseasonable spell that gripped the state for five days. The Weather Bureau reports the cold front leaving the state as 2 x 3 day forecasts indicate warmer conditions ahead.
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U.S
Masini
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