Public library tax muddle ends in quiet funding
A Nashville editor reflects on a library tax ballot confusion. The one mill levy was technically defeated but remained self perpetuating, ensuring funds for two years after a legal mislisting. Voters and papers share blame for incomplete ballot coverage and the publicity needed for informed decisions. Timed will tell the rest of the story.
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Library Board
the Star
Ilegal
Library Service
Farm Contest Winners Are Awarded
Charles Wilkins former president at Magnolia A and M College and present executive vice president of the Lawton Oil Co spoke on balanced firming and socialistic trends at a dinner meeting for county farm contest winners at the high school. About 70 attended as awards were presented by Eq Thrash and other local officials.
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Charles Wilkins
Magnolia A & M College
Lawton Oil Co
Thrash
Chamber of Commerce Farm Committee
Hempstead
Oliver L. Adams
Lyle Brown
C. C. Spraging
H. M. Rosenbaum
Fulton Rt
L. E. Brown
Spring Hill
James W. Rider
Patmos
Wille Jam A. Burke
Hope Rt
Troy Crumpler
Shelby Ford
Springdale
W. E. Brewster
Magnolia
Jeff Burnett
Little Rock
Thomas McRae
Mr. White
Bank
Prescoth
Hempstead Students Make Honor Roll at Magnolia A&M
Hope and Crary McNab students earned Dean’s Honor Roll at State A&M College Hempstead end of first semester. Names include Paul Ray Duvigherty and Lawrenee W. itwzzard from Hope, Willy Alieg Green from Ozau, and Donald Stuarmann from McNab IL. To qualify, students must average above a B with no grade below C. Longest village claim notes North Fork Idaho as a distant long-standing feature.
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Maghelia
Hope
Crary
McNab
State A&m College
Paul Ray Duvigherty
Lawrenee W. Itwzzard
Willy Alieg Green
Ozau
Donald Stuarmann
McNab IL
Dixie May Be Troublesome to Administration
Washington reports new headaches for House leaders as Republicans and southern Democrats push for better committee assignments after the election. With the Democratic majority reduced, gains in chairmanship power and rules committee influence may become points of contention as the new Congress opens in January.
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Congress
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Massachusetts
Occupation Is Important to Students by Nora Lee Ross
A 10th grade occupation class theme stresses researching a chosen field before training. It warns against following parents, trends, or TV depictions, urging clear goals, proper training, and commitment to a lifelong career.
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Ellors
Horace Hubbard
Nora Lee Ross
Vice President Miller Guest of WOW Meet Here
R. E. B Milley of Omaha Nebraska national vice president of Woodmen of the World addressed about 200 at a southwest Arkansas district meeting in Hope hall last night. State Manager Bill Tidwell and other state officers also attended.
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Nebr
Woodmen of the World
Southwest Arkansas
Hope Hall
Bill Tidwell
Tomorrow Is Arkansas Day in Washington
In Washington on November 17 the sesquicentennial celebration observes Arkansas Day with a scroll presentation by the sesqui commission at the fall dance of the state society. Brig. Gen. Earl Ricks plans to accept the scroll for Gov. Sidney McMath, who cannot attend. T. Roy Reid will be named an honorary Arkansas Traveler.
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State Society
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Arkansans
Suspicion Ends Michael Lee's Commerce Post
Washington reports Michael E B Lee resigns after loyalty charges are cleared then overridden by a security dismissal order. Sawyer fines but fires, ending a two-year public service controversy. Lee, a naturalized U.S. economist born in Harbin, defends anti communist stance while noting commendations from Chiang Kai-shek and General MacArthur.
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Congress
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Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Majone
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Harbin
Manchuria
China
Formula Planned for Alloting State Funds
Little Rock Nov 7 UP As new formula for allocation of state funds to local school districts may be recommended in the 1951 legislature Governor McMath voiced support for an incentive based system. He criticized the present equalizing method as penalizing districts with higher local assessments and sufficient millage. McMath urged considering each district’s ability to improve and bolster finances. The Arkansas Legislative Council ordered an immediate study after the informal meeting.
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Little Rock
McMath
Arkansas Legislative Council
Unions Call for Higher Excess Profits Tax Plan
AFL and CIO urged a steeper excess profits tax than President Truman proposed, aiming for 5 to 6 billion and 6 to 7 billion respectively. They supported retroactivity from last July 1 and favored base years 1946–1949, with small businesses given consideration. Testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee ran 15 minutes per witness.
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CIO
Truman
American Fedration of Labors
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ABL
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CIQ
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
House
Ways and Means
Arthur A. Elder
Stanley Ruttenberg
Oveut
Woly
No Severe Cold Is In Prospect Says Weatherman
The Associated Press reports midwest cold and wet air moving into the east with no severe cold expected for the area. A cooler snap may reach the Carolinas with coastal showers while central states enjoy fair conditions. Skies are cloudy and mild from the Rockies to the Pacific, with light snow in the central Rockies and rain along the northwest coast. Canadian cold air may enter Montana and the Dakotas tonight amid a Yukon mass. Mayo, Alaska recorded 47 degrees below zero.
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Carolinas
Atlantic Coast
Central States
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Central Rockies
Northwest
Canada
Montana
Dakotas
Ederal
Yukon Territory
Mayo
Anti-Picketing Injunctions Sought
Philadelphia reports show Bell Telephone company seeks to broaden anti-picketing injunctions as hearings are set. Strikes by Western Electric workers cause picket lines and brief scuffles but service largely continues across 44 states with CIO CWA members involved. No injuries reported.
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Maverhill
Mass
Alabama Supreme Court
Guerrilla Warfare Tactics Rise in North Korea
U N intelligence notes a guerrilla front behind main Korean battle lines. North Korean fighters operate in a triangle of Chorwon Inchon Pyongyang and use hit and run tactics learned from China Russia and World War II. They aim to disrupt supply routes and seize gear while blending with civilians.
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Hal Boyle
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Korea
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China
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Pusan
Chorwon
Inchon
Pyongyang
U. N
Git
United States
Philippines
Wacho
Commmunists
Millain
Leif Erickson
Battle Swan
U.N
Hit-Skip plan of pickets deemed a failure
St Louis November 17 Southwestern Bell Telephone Co said CIO Communications Workers failed to cripple service with hit skip picket lines in five states. A company spy noted some damage in non dial phone cities but overall service remained normal. Union leader Frank P Longergan accused Bell of lies and intimidation while calling for joint talks to investigate both sides statements.
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Southwestern Gell Telephone Co Srnd
CIO Communications
Incs
Southwestern Bell
Frank P. Longergan
Division 20
CWA
Bell System
Lonergan
Governor commutes 47 Arkansas life terms to parole eligible
Gov McMath shortened life sentences for 47 Arkansas inmates all long released on furlough, most for first degree murder. Commutations allow parole after reduced terms and behavior time, with pardons possible after completion. Ranges in new terms span roughly 30 to 43 years with various conviction counties and dates.
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McMath
Arkansas
State Parole Board
Parole Board
R. J. Sania
Ouachita
Luther W Saeed
Craighyad
Early Peoples
Union
Charley Johnson
Phillips
Theldie Vane
Puingett
Henry Malley
Mississippi
Alfred Valantite
Eli Davis
Willie Banns
Charenne Baker
Voinsett
Casell Habitub
Herman LeGray
Chirk
Adulph Wurebuegee
Phillip
Ose Taylor
Jefferson
Gerald Steward
Washington
Jesse Blair
Marely
Hhijah Burks
Willie Rayford
Pearcy Heard
Hemps
Reds Advance Back on Entire Front in Korea War
A tense United Nations debate over Chinese Communist intervention in Korea unfolds as Russia and the United States clash. Malik accuses the U.S. of aggression while Gross defends American policy toward China. A Chinese delegation nears Peiping, and U.S. forces press Kundry operations as fronts shift along the Manchurian border and near Pyongyang.
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United Nations Security Council
Russia
Jacob A. Malik
U. S
China
Soviet Union
Security Council
Red China
Korea
Malik
Peiping
Ernest A. Gross
Truman
U.S
Pelping
Bucador
Antonio Quevedo
University Opens Art Center with Acres of Sky Premiere
Fayetteville Nov. 17 The University of Arkansas formally opened its new fine arts center and experimental theater with the premiere of Acres of Sky a dramatic musical based on Charles Morrow Wilsons novel The night drew about 300 dressed for the occasion highlighting the centers technical design and the Broadway tone The music by Arthur Kreutsch features Ozark ballads and Southern folk songs with choreography by Bonnie Bird The cast consisted mainly of students and faculty with Bernard Kobiella drawing applause Future Broadway prospects were discussed amid a mixed reception by audience members and theater people
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University of Arkansas
New Fine Arts Center
Acres of Sky
Fine Arts Center
Lewis Webster Jones
University
Charles Morrow Wilson
Fayetteville
Guard Hills
Arthur Krewts
Ozark
Martha Graham
Bonnie Bird
Bernard Kobiella
Fire Prevention Clinic at Hope High School
Fire prevention clinic held at Hope High School featured J. D. Taylor of the Department of Education and Stat i schools representatives from South Arkansas. The program included demonstrations, films, and inspections of schools with safety guidance from Deputy Fire Marshals and local officials.
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Iidt
Figshall Mac Howper
Jaever
Fulton
Hassel Mitchelby
Jack Moran
Brockwoods
Lee Wright
Paisley
Whitten
Garland
Deer Season Extends Through Saturday In Area
The Hempsteady deer season extends through Saturday according to yesterday’s Star. Reports indicate a local hunter fatally wounded a buck along Bois d Point. Ralph Smith identified as the hunter in today’s Star.
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Ralph Smith
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