Smell of smoke covers eastern seaboard causing health worries
A four day oily smoke and fume event spread from New England to Virginia affecting New Jersey and New York areas. Residents report scratchy throats and headaches while authorities monitor air quality. Unseasonably warm weather and a dry tropical air mass contribute to poor visibility and rising pollutant levels. Some relief is expected after several days as the plume slowly disperses and weather conditions improve.
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New York
Wb Department
Jersey
Bib Allahai
Peru
Sunies
Chiesa
Confers With National GOP Leaders In Washington
President Nicondaway held an unscheduled conference at the White House with Represen tative National Chairman and a group of intermittent aides. The meeting, not listed on the White House daily schedule, touched on Dexter Witte case and finance issues as Republicans plan to focus on Communists in government during the 1954 elections.
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Nicondaway
Tuols
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Sulencdar
White House
Mall Vic Pastanister
White Timi
Brewkragt Bol
Ely Blas
Speedie
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Ball
Miepe
Dexter Witte
Hallae
Eisenhower
Washington, D
Tn Doherty
He National Association
Ont Ballyovich
Mid Wethten Corenitstonorst
Warren B. Clay
United States
Janepentent ‘Telephone Association
Alec F Crafe
The
American Telephone and Tetnstalh Company
Moses Attacks TVA Advantage in Tennessee
Chattanooga scene reports Moses charging that the Tennessee Valley Authority enjoys an unfair edge over private power firms. He criticizes token taxes and minimal interest on borrowed funds, claiming TVA’s conduct skews competition and benefits the TVA region at others’ expense.
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Chatanooga Tenn
Arkin Willy Expesiiy
Tennessee
Valley Auth
TVA
Arkansas Power and Eight Co
Tennessee Valley
Moses
Bow
Man Given Three Years in Shooting
Luther Atkinson, a 61 year old contractor, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for shooting A B Martin outside the Pine Bluff home of Mrs Tena Stanley last June. The jury reduced a first degree murder charge to manslaughter and fixed a three year term.
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Quinthey
Ash
Nile
Avicin- Bis
Luther Atkinson
A. B. Marui
Atkinson
Jefferson Cirrcuit Court
Tena Stanley
Martin
Shiels
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Abingon
Sitanley
Stanley
Pamca Dixon
Fred Mayberry
S Martin
Slinlay
Associated Press
Trieste Workers Protest Riot Over Unemployment
In Trieste a large protest by about 800 workers grew violent as they battered City Mall doors and broke windows before 200 police reinforcements arrived. They demanded to see Mayor Gianni Bartoli while shouting about hunger and bread, with earlier demonstrations of around 500 in other city parts.
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Trinse
Mane
Tomloes
Ittalian
Gianni Bartoli
Local Men to Attend Bureau Meet in Arkansas Farm Bureau Session
Twelve Hempstead County delegates head to two day Arkansas Farm Bureau convention in Little Rock led by Ned Purtle president of the county unit. Delegates Neely B. Coleman and Mrs. Purtle named with alternates Richard Arnold and Howard Reece. Other Hempstead members include Wilson Moss Rowe Mes ser Bailly Garrett Lawrence Adams Samuels Schooley and Lester Brown as official delegates or alternates.
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Arkansas Farm S Bureau| Federation
Little Rock
Henrysstead Farm Bureau
Ned Purtle
Country Unit
Purthe
Arkansis Soaned
State Resolutions Committee
Hal
Arkansas Farm Bureau
Neely B. Coleman
Fulton
Mrs. Purtle
Richard Arnold
del Ano
Howard Reece
Shover Springs
County Farm Bureau
Dim Wilson
Moss Rowe
T. V. Messer
J. W. Bailly
Robert E.garrett Hay Lawrence
Oliver L. Adams
Horace Samuels
William Schooley
Lester Brown
Hempstead County
Hi Way Needs More Funds for Maintenance
Arkansas legislative council report outlines a $42.7 million annual highway bill against an estimated $41.5 million in available income. It warns current revenues will not cover maintenance and construction of the 10,000 mile system and proposes options including higher user taxes, reduced mileage, reclassification of the system, or financing via new highway bonds and toll roads.
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Little Rock
Queen's Husband Seeks Regency Power After New Act
The Duke of Edinburgh would become regent if the Queen dies or is incapacitated, under amendments to the Regency Acts approved by Parliament. Princess Margaret remains in line. Charles and Princess Anne are noted. Legislation rushed through as the royal couple prepare a Commonwealth tour starting Monday.
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Duke of Edinburgh
Margaret Codas
Quran Ebigabush
House of Lords
House of Com Jontons
Chirlus II
Marrgaret
Algey Charles
Ayine
Hay
Mondy
Bermuda
Prisoner Dickenson to be medically examined at Walter Reed
Cpl Ward Dickenson a Korean War prisoner who refused repatriation then shifted stance said he wants to stay with the Army. He asked the FBI to protect his family. he will not be examined at Walter Reed Hospital, and his parents will remain in town through Sunday before returning home for furlough.
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Waslington
Hd. Ward Dickenson
Drlsagey
Tudhly
Wat Buren Dickenson
Little Cruker
Dickenton
Andrews Field
Amarolia
Brawis Air Force Base
Calif
Mointaineer
United States
California
FBI
Dickenson
Walter Reed Hospital
Negro 4 H Club Awards Announced in Arkansas
Lille Rock announced winners of the yearly Arkansas Negro 4 H Club membership competition. Leadership honors went to Paul lie Jefferson aged 18 from Marked Tree and James Wilson aged 18 from Lewisville. Achievement honors went to Erma McCowan Jr from New Hope Lee County and Oliver W. Baker 17 from the Wolf Project 4 H Club in Ish County.
U S Plans to Loan Destroyers to Chiang Regime
United States officials announce a loan of two destroyers to the Nationalist Chinese navy as part of broader aid. Admiral Robert B. Carney says the move testscredited as support for Chiang Kai-shek's forces and may include escort duties and other escort craft.
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Chitapayy
China
Kabslwl
Defense Department
Spulegimay
Handia
Thel
Rans Yytay
Moklend
AMT
Adin
Robert B. Carney
Cdischiseck
United States
Carney
United States seeks strongest UN censure of Kibya killings
The United States pushes a Western draft in the United Nations demanding the Security Council condemn the Kibya assault as a violation of the Palestine armistice. Israel and Jordan prepare for tough debate as Arab nations seek harsher language while a U.N. observer cites Israeli forces as responsible.
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Security Council
Jordan
Kibya
U.S
James Wadsworth
United States
Ritain Ami Brance
Palestine
Tstar
Israe
Abba Isbun
Israel
U.N
Danigh
Vagn Benntae
Deg Hammarskjold
Bennike
Rigid Cotton Quarantine in Eight Counties
Rigid cotton quarantine declared across eight southwest Arkansas counties to halt spread of boll weevil and other pests. Authorities closed farms near affected towns and imposed strict disposal, certification, and planting controls to stop infestation, with penalties for violations and procedures for seed and hull handling.
Kidnap Slayers Sent to Death Row in Joint Execution
Convicted kidnappers Ito Austin and Bonnie Mevady, tied to a Kansas City crime, were moved to the death row block after a lengthy trial. The two will face execution in the state penitentiary as authorities completed the standard intake steps, including weighing and photographing.
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Ito
Austin UN
Bonnie Mevady
He Gray
Migguri
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Kansas City
Automobile
Violence Flares at Struck Plant in Columbus
Police report a violent flare up at the Shuck North American Aviation plant in Columbus involving workers and others. Contempt charges against Local 927 and Auto Workers amid the unrest, a striker reports a jet hole punched in his car door and his assailants damaging his vehicle in front of the plant.
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Columbus
Pallee
Columbua
Striker
Melvin Maybin
Parcel Post Increase Authorized by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission today authorized increases in parcel post rules on catalogues, similar printed advertising matter and controlled circulation publications. The advance in the catalogue and advertising matter group publication Nealsons will be raised about 10.
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Wassingon
Interstate Ammerce Commission
Parcel Post
Mater Group
Nealsons
White Case Grips GOP in National Debate, Varies Reactions
The White case dominates Republican chatter as Democrats say the administration’s spin and expansion programs won’t suffer. Brownell accuses Truman aides of sensational charges, while Canadian and U.S. officials respond to disclosures about White’s diplomatic ties.
New Orleans Hit by Heavy Rain and Flooding
New Orleans faced near eight inch rainfall last night causing widespread flooding. Roads were flooded, traffic stalled, and several stores lost power due to electrical outages across residential areas amid forecasts of more rain. Local authorities warned residents to stay safe as cleanup began and utilities assessed damage.
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New Orleans
Battle Death Toll in Korea Passes 30,000
The report outlines casualties in the Korean War with figures for the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. It notes estimated totals and the status of presumed dead, detailing how many are listed as missing or awaiting confirmation, and mentions the start of a prisoner exchange process and ongoing casualty tallies.
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Washington
Kore
Pentagon
Marine Corps Hina
Navy
Belilidi Sal
Willy Tach
U. B
Kibean
Tulsalng
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Pyittayus
Guaranteed wage plan proposed by CIO that would secure workers' income
The CIO and Walter Reuther outline a guaranteed annual wage backed by employers and unions to stabilize earnings. They argue the plan would prevent income drops during business cycles, with contributions from management groups and workers, aiming for broader economic security.
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Wii Houbt Ik
Gal Noval
Reuthar
Jason
CIO
CTO
Cers
Elil Mutt
Ang
Housdd
CIO - Uni
Baldheaded Men Convene in Prohibition Era Meeting
A group of men gathered in T. Cloud to discuss temperance issues at a local convening described in fragmented OCR text. The report notes their baldheaded appearance and hints at national concerns tied to the event, with limited legible details about speakers or outcomes.
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