Newspaper Week Sparks Talks On Costs And Sports Reporting
A reader highlights a flawed Texarkana beats Little Rock 27 to 7 report and why prompt sports writing matters. The piece notes National Newspaper Week underway, cites inflation-driven print costs from Los Angeles and Rochester publishers, and references a looming 1952 print-wood price spike with mill contracts tightening supply.
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National Pickle Packers Association
Usher
New York
Los Angeles
Norman Chandler
the Mirror
Matthew G. Sullivan
Gannett Newspapers
Rochester
Baltimore
Washington
U. S
National Newspaper Week
Truck Hits Parked Car on Bent Street Causes Minor Damage
A Saturday night incident reports a truck driven by Smith colliding with a parked car on Bent Street. Minor damage occurred to the parked vehicle and no serious injuries are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Bent “Street
Mabe Woage
Eestie
Basler Ity
Markets News Os Pm Ecole Futures Prices
Futures prices shown include October at 37.00 and December at 36.85 with mixed quotes. Trading notes indicate volatility and daily bid levels around 96.21 for a related benchmark.
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P.m. Ecole
Prises
Daly
Get
Grand Jury Meets for First Time in Years
A Hempsterd County grand jury, the first to meet in years, considered indictments at the courthouse. Foreman Roy Anderson led jurors K. G. Hamilton Jim Cole Ted Merryman George P. Newbern John P. Hatley A. B. Patten Earl O’Neal Beryl Henry Kate M. Olsen A. H. Washburn Ed McCorkle C. C. McNeill R. Jackson Ury McKenzie and Bailiff Morgan Patrick. Two jurors failed to appear and were fined five dollars each. Herman Stoy did not receive a petit jury summons. The docket was sounded and cases set.
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Hempsterd County
Wi Loout
Roy Anderson
K. G. Hamilton
Jim Cole
Ted Merryman
George P. Newbern
John P. Hatley
A. B. Patten
Earl O'Neal
Beryl Henry
Kate M. Olsen
A. H. Washburn
Ed McCorkle
C. C. McNeiil
Leaders to Pick Sites for Bases in Japan
Washington officials say the United States will select land, sea, and air bases to retain in Japan, likely by week’s end, as the Korean war keeps demands high. Japan’s occupation treaty and future security accords shape timing, with key bases in Yokosuka, Sasebo, Kure, Tokyo area airfields, and Kobe listed as main sites for continued U.S. presence.
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Washington
UPI
State and Defense Department
United States
Japan
Far East
San Francisco
State Department
Senate
Tokyo
Navy
Yokosuka
Sasebo
Kure
Air Force
Army
Kobe
Rice crop bottleneck halts Wynne processing plant
Wynne Arkansas reports a rice shortage as Gibbs Harris Rice Dryer ceases accepting rice due to no boxcars. About 100000 bushels are piled awaiting shipment with 54 carloads bound for Memphis and 10 for Stuttgart, but railroad boxcars are unavailable forcing the plant to close temporarily.
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Wynne
Memphis
Missouri Pacific
Hope Theaters to Observe 50th Year of Movies
Hope theaters join Arkansas venues in a year long Movietime celebration marking the motion picture industrys 56th anniversary. Eddie Holland Maico Theatres Hope says nationwide ad campaigns will run in 1 753 newspapers with full page ads in large cities and half page ads in smaller markets reaching about 50 million readers. On October 8 Hollywood stars will attend the kickoff with plans to have at least one celebrity visit Hope. The stars named include Smily Bernette Ward Bond Ricardo Montalban Starlet Eileen Christy Fwin Adams and producer Anthony Veiller.
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Saencer
Rialto
Hope
Arkansas
Eddie Holland
Maico Theatres
Movietime
Holland
Smily Bernette
Ward Bond
Rivardo Montalban
Eileen Christy
Fwin Adams
Anthony Veiller
Mrs Martindale Addresses Tri State Medical Group
Mrs James G Martindale president of the Arkansas Medical Society women s auxiliary returned from a tri State Medical Assembly in Marshall Texas where she spoke to doctors wives from Arkansas Texas and Louisiana She was guest at a luncheon and outlined Arkansas auxiliary plans and activities Her long service includes Arkansas Executive board Hempstead County Auxiliary Tri County Auxiliary president state Today s Health Committee chairman and third vice president She is active in religious educational and civic work and a former teacher in two Methodist colleges.
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James G. Martindale
Woman's Auxiliary
The
Arkansas Medical Society
Marshall
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Martindale
Theodore Simon
New Orleans
Louisiana Organiation
Q. W. Robinson
P Dent
Arkansas Auxiliary
Hempstead
State
Local Officer to Manage Hospital
Major George B. Curtis of the Army Medical Service Corps trains in a hospital administration course at the Medical Field Service School Fort Sam Houston Texas. The Brooke Army Medical Center unit offers the world’s largest military medical service training program. The course prepares officers for managerial and administrative roles in military hospitals.
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George B. Curtis
Army Medical Service Corps
Henry Curtis
McCaskill
Arkansas
Medical Field Service School
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Brooke Army Medical Center
The Chinese drilled wells
A fragmented note notes Chinese drilling activity with mention of a teen and large quantities. The incomplete text limits precise details but indicates significant well development and potential oil or gas extraction work. Further readable context would clarify the actors, location, and outcomes.
FBI Arrests Midway Game Operator Here
FBI agents arrested a Midway game operator in Little Rock and seized 37 slot machines from six men over the weekend. The group faced charges of transporting gambling equipment across state lines under a January law aimed at curbing gambling nationwide. Agent M. W. McFarlin identified suspects including Harry Ray Briant with Trivell Show at Hope.
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Little Rock
Tope
Show At Hope
Iran
Gabrielson Faces RFC Deal Question In Committee
Washington October 1 A Republican National Committee member voiced strong support for Chairman Guy George Gabrielson to be tied to RFC activities during a one day regional conference on 1952 campaign plans. The vote by four committee members was unanimous. Gabrielson had raised the issue himself amid criticism over representing a private corporation while leading the party.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Guy George Gabriel
Gabrielson
Ountlawing Wi
Hig
Gabriejeon
Danell Ross Todd
Martial Phonograph Duel Becomes Nightly Pact
A married couple in a humorous feud use a shared phonograph to bargain over a $2,000 fur coat. Trellis Mae Peeble attempts to win her husband Wilbur with subliminal messages played at night, while Wilbur counters with his own recordings. The duel ends with Trellis Mae keeping the coat and both learning a lesson about spending and persuasion.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Trelis Mae Peehle
Wilbur
Tyeilis Mae
Tretlis Mac
Trellis Mae
Wilbur Peeble
Wilbur Solemy
A. Chaap
Wilbue
Trellis Mac
Trelis Mae
Welrus
Fulton Child Has Mild Case Of Polio
Joyce Crumpler aged year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Crumpsler of Fulton has a mild case of polio. She was admitted last week to the polio ward of St Michael's Hospital for observation. She is the third polio case reported in Hempstead this year.
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Joyce Crumpler
Dau- Fehter
Crumps Ler
Fulton
St. Michael's Trospital
Hempstead
Cigarettes and Gas Taxes to Rise Under New Bills
Washington Oklahoma City reports upcoming excise tax hikes on cigarettes gasoline and other items starting next month. The House and Senate bills align on most provisions though differences may persist in conference. Prices may rise as manufacturers pass higher costs to retailers with lag before some stations apply the new rates.
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Washington, Ok
Conference Committee
White House
Truman
House
Senate
Oil Dealers Meet Here and Plan Campaign
Oil dealers and county chairmen gathered at the Bartow Hotel to map a publicity drive for Oil Industry and Oil Progress Week from October 24 to 26. M. OR. Springer presided as division manager of the Ligon Oil Company with Goode Stoard, RK. Greens, and Emie We among the sponsors and attendees from Magnilitia, Pan-Am Southern, and various local chapters.
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Ehelmen
Arkangas
Bartow
M. OR. Springer
Ligon of Company
Ackangan
al Fondynee
Goode Stoard
Magniltia
W.C
Dudney
High Court May Rule on Segregation
The Supreme Court opens a new term amid major cases on communism, deportation, and racial segregation in public schools. It weighs whether aliens may be detained or deported, and if公to end racial segregation in schools by ruling on admissions in Mississippi and Pennsylvania. The term also faces cases on free speech and voting rights, with groups seeking equal pay and voter registration, and the ACLU urging protection of a Chicago man’s right to distribution of critical literature.
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Bengals
Paul Goad
Little Rock
Texarkana
Gazette
Pulaski
Tigers
Lille
Washington
Jiyq
Supreme Court
Eneater Shimmer
Wbte
Genera
Gonaqunis Party
U. 8
New York
Judith Copton
Nussia
Seh Auyide
Jaine
Tralia
High Court
Provida
Penatayee
American Civil Liberties Union
Chicago
Nev, &Reus
Mattress Fire Causes Little Damage
Firemen were called to 221 W Sid Street on Saturday night to tackle a smoldering mattress. The resident, who was smoking a cigar, reportedly fell asleep. Little damage resulted.
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W. Sid Street
Parently & Regmer
Tabernacle Mees Revival Continues at Hope Gospel Church
A revival led by Tabernacle Mees and evangelist Wille C continues nightly at Hope Gospel Church. Mrs. DeMeschant and others travel from the U S Mexico for the campaign as speakers and attendees fill the pews each evening.
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Hope Gospel
Wille C
U. S
Mexico
America
United Nations command promises possible strike amid stalled talks
A U N command briefing in Tokyo reports the United Nations ready to strike if the Reds end negotiations. Gen. Ridgway and allied leaders urge resolve as autumn talks stall and military pressure on the Korean front intensifies.
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U. & Wiuhth
Korea
Rigtig Army
Arimandey
U.N
Ory
United. N
Wale Vanes
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Joe Doaks
Harry Zilch
Sunday Gazette
Pulaski County
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Yeaterday
Earl Johnson
Tan
Shipley
Fred Rensser
Kroger Grocery Company
Charles Hays
Magnolia
Feft
Albert E. Evans
Kroger
Kroger Company
Hope Theaters
Mrs. Martindale
Tri-State’ Medical Group
FBI
RFC
Trelis
Tabernacle Mees
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