Armistice Day Thoughts on War and Peace
Alex H Washburn reflects on Armistice Day 1918 and the 23 years since, noting a paradox of a prepared nation amid ongoing conflicts. He warns against cynicism, urges understanding, and calls for peace while acknowledging hardship for families of Korea War casualties and the persistent threat of future wars. History’s lessons temper national arrogance as tension with Russia persists.
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America
Europe
Russia
Reported Toll of Disease Believed High
Tokyo dispatch notes General headquarters doubts Washington counts of hemorrhagic fever among U S troops in Korea. Col George P Welch says figures differ from reports from this headquarters and that no official figures will be released until a careful investigation. Army officials hint Washington totals may be inflated or include doubtful cases.
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Tokyo
Washington
U. S
Korea
George P. Welch
Army
Welch
Navy to Call Up Reserve Officers for Release
Washington says the Navy will release 93,000 World War II veteran reservists before July 1. The officers set free are those not drawing pay for reserve duties when recalled to active duty after the Korea conflict began.
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Washington
Navy
Korea
Loyalty Probe Finds 99.5 Percent Loyal in FBI Checks
Solicitor General Philip B. Perlman reported that 99.5 percent of the 3,983,600 government employees surveyed by the FBI under the loyalty program were found loyal. He noted 343 persons were dismissed during the four years since the program began.
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Washington
Philip B. Perlman
FBI
Perlman
CBS
Bobcats Capture Arkadelphia Clash for Loop Win
Hope College Bobcats beat Arkadelphia 20 to 0 in a stout defensive game. Arkadelphia troubled by limited offense, while Hope capitalized with two late touchdowns, led by Baker passes to Bright and Yocom then a 60 yard return by Nolan Stanford. Bright added the extra point and a late two-yard dash by Clyde Arnold.
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Ilppe
Arkadelphia
Bobcats
Baker
Bright
Yocom
Badger
Clyde Arnold
Orville Bright
Hope
Nolan Stanford
Barbarer
Camp
Byers
Wiggins
Hape
Percenters Still Doing Business in Washington
Senator Robert Taft denounced the Truman era as corrupt and accused officials of protecting the Pendergast network in Kansas City. He attacked government policy, especially on Korea, and said Maragon and Vaughan symbolized ongoing influence peddling. Taft spoke to 1,500 at a Kansas City dinner, then traveled to Enid and Oklahoma City.
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Kansas City
Washington
Robert Taft
R-Ghio
Maragon
Harry Vaughan
White House
John Maragon
Kansas Cition
Truman
Meraven
Taft
Ohio
Enid
Okia
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Armistice Day Observances Rally Amid War Years
Armistice Day Sunday marked by church prayers for peace and parades as the nation reflects 43 years after World War I while in Korea and amid a vast rearmament effort. In El Paso Texas six city prisoners donated blood. five returned as one prisoner fainted and needed air.
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Nov
Toomorrow
United States
Korea
Free World
el Paso
Tex
Palice
WSCS Plans a Special Program Here Monday
WSCS of the First Methodist Church will host a special program at its Monday meeting. A film titled Wings to the Word, based on a missionary’s Latin America experiences, will be shown. Members of other denominations are invited. A business session and a play titled A Family Reunion will follow.
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WSCS
First Methodist Church
Latin America
Churchill Pleads for U S Aid Amid Britain’s Financial Strain
London reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill urged the United States to give the fullest consideration to Britain's need for fresh financial aid to support rearmament and a sagging economy. A British treasury official said Britain will seek about 300 million dollars from the NATO finance board in Paris, aiming for money rather than military materiel and seeking a share of the 4.8 billion dollar European aid program.
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London
Winston Churchill
United States
Britain
Churchill
Treasury
Equalty
U.S
East Anglia
England
Financial and Economic Board
Feb
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Paris
Europe
Congress
Woman Revives in Morgue After Death Ordeal
In San Francisco a 60-year-old widow, Theresa Butcher, was declared dead but faintly gasped at the morgue entrance, revived after two days with fluctuating vitals. Doctors reported kidney function returning, yet warned brain oxygen deprivation could leave her in a limited recovery, with uncertain outcome.
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San Francisco
Theresa Butcher
San Francisco Hospital
Pensioner Robbed in Columbus Then Dies
In Columbus on Wednesday 73 year old Fdr ward Null said two men robbed him of his life savings amounting to 535 dollars. He collapsed and died of a heart attack later that night. The incident highlights fears among age pensioners about bank accounts and crime.
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Columbus
Fdrward Null
Null
How to Spoil a Husband Turns on Women Readers
A humorous column reveals wives reject male advice on handling husbands while eagerly seeking tips on spoiling their own spouses. The author acknowledges error after letters from readers describe daily joys and frictions of married life and gifts of thoughtfulness, including small courtesies like lighting a cigarette or helping with outerwear.
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New York
Carringe
Ozark
Frances
Rover
Fadhter
Boyle
Momma
Itu
Lions Yule Fund Nears Sixteen Hundred Dollars
Lions club charity drive for underprivileged children set a new high of 1576.14 dollars after four members served at a Rotary Club luncheon and collected 40.64 in tips. A three day radio auction on Station KXAR contributed 1535.50, boosting the tentative total and reflecting strong community support.
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Hope Lions Club
Rotary Club
Barlow
Lions
Bob Shivers
Hen Owen
Bob Danivis
Buddy Mhoon
KXAR
New Waterfront Crisis Affects New York Piers
A New York waterfront disruption ends after a state panel orders talks. Longshoremen return to work as dispute parties claim victory. a new work contract dispute and stalled gates caused brief port closures at several piers.
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New York
Uyon
Steye
Meeksie Hivos
Oil Experts Advise U.S. to Prepare Underground Storage
Washington reports oil experts urged big storage of petroleum products in underground caverns to shield supplies from attacks and save manpower. The Interior Department study outlines 100 million barrels stored in 100 wells with salt beds across multiple states and compares costs and manpower to above ground options.
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Washington
Department of the Terror
Interior
Chone
Petroleum Council
Lexas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Kansas
Michigin
Ohio
West Virgina
Pennsylvne Fin
New York
Texas
Lewisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Grass fires keep firemen busy across the city
Firemen fought six grass blazes yesterday at various city sections and urged residents to burn trash with caution. Officials appealed for stricter burning rules during this period to prevent further fires.
Youth Admits Stealing Pistol
A youth was taken into custody yesterday after admitting stealing a pistol. The report mentions a 1 year old black youth and another youth tied to theft of an air pistol at a local location. Police did not name the individuals.
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Officgra
VFW Scrap Paper Drive Scheduled This Sunday
VFW posts will collect scrap paper Sunday afternoon at the drive site. Residents are asked to bundle papers and place them at the curb by 2 PM. Volunteers will collect from local houses as part of the community waste-scrap program.
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VFW
Ineo
Lupe
City Tiwi
Europe-Bound Congressmen Struggle for Air Transport
Washington reports many members and senators are overseas or planning official trips during Congress adjournment. Defense officials face plane shortages, favoring four engine VIP aircraft. A delegation of house and senate members travels to Europe to attend the consultative assembly of Europe in Strasbourg and Brussels, with plans to visit Bonn Vienna and the United Nations assembly in Paris.
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Washington
Amity Air Transport Service
State Department
Defense Department
Ig Tnd
Tyne
South America
Saver House
Saver Seralars
Council of ‘Europe
Strasbourg
Bruken
House
Leps
Cox -Ga
Smith
Vai
O'Ladle
Benton
Hendrickson
Humphrey
Paris
Visi
Bonn
Vienna
United Nations General Assembly
Puria
Duck-Calling Contest Set for Hope November 2
A Southwest Arkansas Duck club formed in Hope announces a duck calling contest to be held downtown on Wednesday November 2. The daytime event features classes for guides and amateur callers along with a women and children division. Bob Shivers is executive chairman and Dorsey McRaela leads registration. Planning meetings were scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday November 12.
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Southwest Arkansas
Hope
Navy to Release Some Reservists to Active Duty
Eight thousand naval reserve officers will be called to active duty by next June. Capt Parker Brady, assistant chief of naval operations for reserves in Washington, said last night that three thousand would come from the voluntary reserve and the remainder from the organized reserve.
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Naval Reserve
Parker. Brady
Naval Operations
Washington
Auto Overturns Near Highway Intersection No Serious Injuries
An automobile ran off the road and overturned around 2:15 am at a Highway 4 intersection with Highway 87. Two occupants escaped serious injury. Police identified the occupants as Leroy Ragis, Sylvester Lawson, and others.
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Highway 4
Highway 87
Leroy Ragis
Sylvester Lawson
Professor Jailed on Dope Charges in City Case
State narcotics officers report Professor Lem involved in heroin distribution. Capsule evidence seized when arrest completed. Mor details unclear. trial proceedings to follow.
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S. Bk
Negotiators reject idea of giving up ground in ceasefire plan
Allied negotiators in Panmunjon push for a buffer zone along the line of contact. The plan envisions local adjustments and a demilitarized area to protect Seoul, with both sides seeking acceptable terms and possible troop withdrawals. Observers note debate over compensation and the scope of concessions.
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Hali Hind
Kaexong
Panmu
Armig
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Seoul
Kueson
Wp Cola
Algo
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