War speech cites Armistice Day costs and draft debate
The Associated Press reports on Armistice Day remarks by Gray and others, noting the high cost of war and the argument for a strong military. Estimates place World War I expenses around 27 to 30 billion dollars, with discussions of universal service and draft retention shaping future policy.
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Associated Press
Yay
Deliv. Talon Armuetice
N.C
Gray
Easor
United Military Machine
Jré
Wey
Ceremonica
Craig ‘National Com- American Légion
Arlington
Tomb Nation
Calvin Coolidge
Coolameena
Alreadze
Arkansas Health Board Seeks Federal Aid for First Claims Center
The Arkansas Health Board discussed securing federal aid and a matching funding formula for every dollar of state medical center support. A hospital advisory committee had proposed priority and a 4 to 1 matching ratio to leverage funds for the proposed facility.
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Ork
Arkanéspital Advisory
Man Freed After Slaying Charge in Adena Case
In Adena California on November 11 police said Ed Evans avoided murder charges after a slaying linked to Frederick Moore. Sheriff Sprankle Jr. noted the case remains unresolved as investigators pursue the missing corpus and determine all parties involved.
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Adena
Calif
Ed. Evans
Joseph A. Sprankle Jr
Waa
Rederick. Moore
Tgo Nceded
Officials Say Chaffee Base Shutdown Finalized
Reports indicate Camp Chaffee in Arkansas will close next April with only a maintenance force remaining. General Leroy Lutes, visiting Little Rock, confirms the order to shut down Chaffee is final, pending no formal report altering the decision.
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hington,Moy
Iselaide
McCielan Arkseid
Johnson
Fort Smith
F ‘Angone
Secreto
Jaromy
Army Navy Hospital to Remain Open at Hot Springs
Washington reports indicate that the Army Navy hospital at Hot Springs may not close immediately, as Rep. Nore Ark says forces have been told the matter will be reviewed later. An aide to the Defense Secretary Johnson clarified no final decision has been made.
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Ashington
Nore
D-Ark
Army-Navy
Orrell
Etary
Johnson
Enire
Arkensus
Detedse Anment
Tg Ini
Bible Shade Vaay
Eatouk Prom
Mruetinens
Big Three Ministers Meet to Discuss West German Economy
Western Allies Britain France and the United States convene in a summit at Banso to chart a path for rehabilitating the West German Republic’s economy. Analysts note Moscow's response may hinge on consolidating eastern influence and Poland’s role as a potential buffer allied with Soviet aims.
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West German
Dewitt MacKenzie P
Unis
Britain
France
America
Banso
Tepe
Russia
Konstantin Rikossovsky
Poland
Iilyafiamati
Washington
Moscow
Ingieulo
Germany
Europe
Cloyd Gearau
Funds allotment to state and cities for public works
Federal government provides $264,440 for public works to state and city governments. Funds, distributed by the General Services Administration, are allocated to support local projects and shared among state, county, and city agencies as of yesterday.
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Cone
Ue General Services Agwmiattalion
Margaret Again the Center of a Romance
Detroit reports rumors around Margaret Truman and Frank P Handy Jr of Ypsilanti Mich as the president’s daughter visits to perform. They were seen at lunch and dining in private, with Miss Truman calling Handy a friend as they left in his convertible.
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Detroit
Margaret Truman
Frank Pandy, Jr
Ypsilanti
Mich
Sho
Miss Truman
Handy
Mild Temperatures Dominate Across Regions
Temperature trends show mild conditions across the country with warm spells from the Rockies to the South and Great Lakes. LA measured 2.2 inches of rain while highs reached near record levels in Chicago and Philadelphia. Cooler conditions persisted in New England and northern areas with many places reporting above average readings for November 10.
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Spain
Rockies
Los Angeles
Gulf Coast
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cdshona City
Kansas City
Laredo
Tex
Caribou
Ex Paratrooper Tests a New Automatic Chute
A former paratrooper Terence Williams, 35, tested a new robot operated automatic parachute by performing two delayed jumps yesterday. Irvine Airchute of Letchworth developed the automatic canopy system using a spring mechanism and a preset altitude clockwork. A company spokesman cautioned about oxygen risk at high altitude if a pilot panics or faints before deploying a ripcord.
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Stopshad
Terence Williams
Chotu
Irvine Airchute Company
Letchworth
iSpokesihan Said
Isms
Nigde
Bear Meat Has Hospital Puzzled In Alabama tale
Mobile hospital prepares to serve confiscated bear meat to patients as dietician worries how to cook it. Game Warden Nall seized the 310 pound bear killed by beekeeper A L Webb on Rep Frank Boykin's property after bees and honey were damaged. Webb may face charges while Boykin faces further bear trouble including a Truman hunting invite.
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Mouile
Ala
Iup
Washington
City Hospital
Helen Scarbrough
Nalf
Hunter Webb
Webb
Nall
Boykin
President Truman
More Hot Air Diplomats Say of Vishinsky
Washington officials dismissed Andrei Vishinsky's claim that Russia uses atomic explosives for peaceful works as silly. Some called it hot air or propaganda while others noted the remark echoed a Berlin press piece and stressed no need for atomic weapons beyond defense.
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Washington
Andrei
Y. Vishinsky
Russia
U. N. General Assembly
Soviet Union
Vishinsky
Penta
Aged Gunman Loots Bank Eludes Police in Sardis
Aged gunman, described as six feet tall and 160 pounds, robbed the Sardis bank of 3000 to 5000 dollars yesterday and fled in a gray Plymouth. Police in Mississippi and Tennessee and the FBI pursued the suspect, who forced clerk Mary Le Rhodes to fill a bag with unbroken currency during the noon robbery.
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Sardis
Miss
Bank of
Mississippia
Tennessee
Mary le Rhodes
Miss Rhodes Couc
Bank Cassader J
Dismissed Worker Admits Slaying Former Boss
A dismissed worker in Lawton Oklahoma admits shooting James T. Downen at Downen’s home near Fort Sill. Downen, 45, was killed as he sat in a living room. A. J. Farish, 136, was arrested at the scene after the shooting. Parish quoted: Wes, I did it, I went out to talk to the man about a job, we had a little argument, but there was no struggle. Downen’s wife and 1-year-old daughter were in another part of the house.
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Lawton
Okla
James T. Downen
Fort Sill
Downen
A. J. Farish
Land Use Shifts Highlight Arkansas Farming Meeting
The gathering contrasts cotton's value with livestock, noting livestock sales of 15 million dollars versus cotton’s historic 7.5 million. Officials from Hope Chamber of Commerce and farm agencies presided as farm winners were named in Balanced Farming Competition. Awards included baskets of merchandise and corporate sponsorships from local businesses.
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Arkansas
Burns
Fort Smith
Southwest American
Evening Times Record
South- West Times Record
Alex H. Washburn
Charles A. Armitage
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Stephen Cook
First Presbyterian
Oliver L. Adams
Hempstead
W. M Sparks
Farmers Home Administration
R. B. Arnold
Hope Route
Jack Allen
Houte
John Taylor Washington
Co. J. Rowe
Hope
Jesse Brown
Lester B
Kent
Palmogs
Eb, Brown
R. L. Shuart
Ozan
Herbert Elam
Patmes
Cash
Davey Weems
Fred
Garr
Nashville
Hoy Campbell
Werbert Burns
Hope Furniture Company
Replims Dept
Allen Electric ~ Company
Essa Standard OH Company
Hage Auto Company
Jonesboro Soldier Sets Pistol Shooting Record
Jonesboro Ark sergeant Hulet Benner set a world record in Olympic silhouette pistol shooting at the international championships yesterday, clocking 377. The previous mark of 576 was held by Enrique Diaz Saene of Augentarg.
Lost Boy Enjoys Joyride With Police Escort
In Baltimore on November 11 a lost two year old, Roger Nestor, rode in the sidecar of Patrolman George Rudolph as officers searched Bethel Street for his home. After confirming he lived on Exeter Street, Roger guided the patrol with cries of straight ahead. Mrs Mary Wesler later claimed him at the station, explaining the boy’s home was Exeter Street, not Bethel.
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Baltimore
Iri
Roger Nestor
Malorcyele Parolman
George Rudolph
Roger
Bethel Street
Huedolph
Rudolph
Mary Wesler
Nestore
Exeter
United Daughters Convention Ends in New Orleans
The United Daughters of the Confederacy wrap up their annual convention in New Orleans with a Baton Rouge luncheon and reception. No final action on a proposed Robert E. Lee memorial in Washington referenced for referendum at the 4850 convention. delegates to be instructed.
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New Orleans
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Baton Rouge
Robert E. Lee
Washington Cathedral
Washington, D. C
Congressmen Differ on Demo Success
Washington November 11 lawmakers split over President Truman assertion that Democratic victory in Tuesday elections would ease passage of the party program. Republican Senator Bricker said the outcome would have little effect, while Senator Kilgore predicted easier going for the administration. Senator Byrd maintained opposition to civil rights and said he would vote his convictions regardless. Senator Frear echoed the view that election results won’t alter the civil rights debate. Truman framed the wins as a mandate to carry out the party platform at his news conference yesterday.
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Washington
Truman
Gricker
Ohio
Bricker
Mitch
Kilgore
West Virginia
Byrd
Virginia
Congress
Frear
Delaware
Fie
Ihe
New York
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