12 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
1
Rail unions press for a 25 cent per hour raise, arguing the cost to operate and pay scales requires boosts across non operating staff. The plan targets clerks, service and dining workers, with wage agreements tied to a broader labor agenda and inflation, citing past adjustments and current industry pay gaps.
The St Francis district held its annual water hearing as commissioners discussed multiple river projects near Happy and No. For the Memphis area project the initial priority budget will be allocated between Madison and Amuanoa. W G Huxtable, chief clerk, outlined several rules and the siting of a river improvement plan along the St. Francis basin.
A Latin teacher at the University of Michigan confessed to starting the Haven Hall blaze on June 6. Robert Ey, son of Gowindi, a teaching felon and former student, was identified by police after an all-night questioning session. He admitted setting the fire that damaged the historic building, which caused extensive damage and prompted a statewide investigation.
Arkansas' oldest timber estimator, GB. J. Chandler, near Hot Springs, credits Hadacol with easing vitamin deficiencies including B-1 B-2 niacin and iron. He reports improved sleep appetite and reduced pains after about 35 bottles, touting the product’s liquid vitamins and minerals and a money back guarantee.
Alaska voters cast ballots in a closely watched federal election as preliminary counts suggested Republicans leading in multiple districts. Incumbent E. La. Burkett led over Republican challenger Almer Peterson in the territorial delegate race, with Democrats aiming to defend several seats in the Arctic and West Coast regions.
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