Bowie Knife biography review by Raymond Thorp
A Washington Ark feature lauds Bowie Knife by Raymond W. Thorp from University of New Mexico Press. It traces the Bowie brothers and James Black, notes 20 years of research, and champions the book as a definitive regional history of the Old West weapon and its makers.
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Raymond W. Thorp
University of New Mexico Press
Albuquerque, N.M
Ishife
Arkavieas House of Representatives
Alamo
James Bowie
Washington
Hempstead County
Acknabas
James Black
Old West
Southwest
Arkansas
Mr. Thorp
Bowie
John
Rezin
James
Fulton
Mexico
Texas
Mann
Steve Carrigan
Cof Black
Carri UN
Rayniwnell W. Thorp
Ton
Hog Angeles
Miami
Mississippi
Missouri
Blacksmith Black
Black
Damascus
French miners challenge government in northern France showdown
The French Confederation of Labor ordered maintenance and security crews at pits to stay away as thousands of troops seized mines in Central France. Clashes broke out near Villiers and Merlebach as strikers faced guards with tear gas and improvised weapons. Officials warned of disaster for the mining industry amid varied regional responses.
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Oet
UPI
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Huroter
Eas
Merlebach
Acunion
France
Jules Moch
Caminform
Germany
Fulbright Warns Russia Not Ready for War
Senator Fulbright told a Vittle Roele audience that Russia aims to scare Western powers from Berlin and urged against giving in to fear. He warned Western airlift plans could provoke escalation and called for firm U.S. leadership despite contention in Congress.
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U.S
Hassinas
Walbright Ain
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Prvestelunitict
Chen
Tareien
Chay
Adi
Land Case Settled Adjourns By Circuit Court
Land case details appear settled with a circuit court adjournment noted. Vague references include witnesses and local names, suggesting a brief legal notice update rather than full case merits.
Texas City Gas Blast Fatal to Four
A gas explosion and ensuing fire killed four people in Texas City area as rescuers battled flames. Authorities reported multiple injuries and extensive damage to nearby structures while investigating the blast’s cause and the sequence of events surrounding the disaster.
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Texas City
Righters Plan Whirlwind Texas Drive
A States Rights campaign in Houston draws 2,500 supporters at the Coliseum for a Thurmond Wright bid to carry Texas 28 electoral votes for Gov. J. Strom Thurmond. Speakers include Gov. Ben Laney and former Gov. Frank Dixon who denounce Truman civil rights policy as dangerous to democracy and constitutional liberty.
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Houston
Tes
Poemocrats Ari
Texas
Gale Efe
J. Shyam Thimond
South Carolina
Thurmond-Wright
Sons Houston Coliseum
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Truman
H. R. Cullen
Thurmond
South
Frank Dixon
Alabama
Laney
J. Howard McGrath
National Democratic Committee
Nyem
Democratic Party
Ing
Ion
State Highway Death Toll Stands at 306
The Associated Press reports Arkansas's death toll from wine related vehicle crashes this year remains at 306. Lloyd May Wilson died when his car collided head on with a loaded cart on a North Tulie Street last Monday night. Denis Wright, Earle grotd died in a hospital yesterday from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Earle Saturday.
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Lloyd May- Wilson
Tultie Sark
Denis Wright
Wye Grotd
Earle
Israeli Air Strikes Hit Arab Stronghold Amid Gaza Fighting
Israeli air force actions enter a fourth day as Arab-held Gaza comes under renewed bombardment. UN observers have evacuated the port city as Israeli and Egyptian forces contest control near the Negev, with fighting intensifying and roads disrupted across southern Palestine.
Travel Agent Takes a Vacation Like Everyone Else
New York report by HAL BOYLE describes a travel agent finally taking a vacation after 26 years guiding others, visiting the United States and other continents. The piece blends travel lore, language quirks, and global travel motifs, presenting a quirky portrait of an agent who has long lived through others' itineraries.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Vpi
Noravan J. Chinuny
United Statas
Chinhoy
al Ainyays
Dein
Pla
Afra
Sewyrk
Wales
Krug’s Expense Trip Questioned by Officials
Washington, Det, Limm et al report seeks to block Krug’s West Coast political trip expenses. Harness, chair of a House committee, made public letters urging inquiry by Civil Service Commission. Krug and aides reportedly left on a Western-project tour covering several states and facing billed treasury costs.
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Wachington
Whit Tavnnss
Seers Et Tytevion Krug
Hartess
Houses Libeumimilloe
Camper Pardnerly Uiid
Dan Detter
Harness
Civil Service Corminssion
Krag Ane Othey
Krug
Department
Wit Keog
South
Daklia
Wyoming
Montana
Nevada
Washington
Oregon
California
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Ttip
Treasury
Second Frost Is General Over Arkansas
United Press report describes Second Frost's control over Arkansas politics and key figures. Mixed names and garbled OCR obscure specifics yet indicate state-wide influence and notable figures in agriculture and extension services.
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Arkansas
Seven People Sought for Census Work in City Notices
A fragmented regional notice states seven individuals are needed to assist in census collection. The public hiring drive invites applicants from the local area, listing general responsibilities and the recruitment period.
Teachers Quit Close Three Schools in Toftsville Township
In Toftsville Pa on October 10 Blythe township shut three public schools after teachers refused to return without pay for September and October. Principal James B Nash said arrangements would be made via state aid to cover the wages while the district awaits funds.
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Blythe Township
Epido Owith James B. Nash
Alt Fine
Sehuytlcli County
Nash
UN Demands Cease Fire in Palestine
The United Nations Security Council unanimously orders an immediate cease fire between Jews and Arabs in the Negev amid Israeli Egyptian fighting. Dr. Ralph Bunche reports and a truce plan is urged with Israel and Egypt to cooperate with observers. Israel and Bunche clash over causes of the fighting as the council debates enforcement.
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Get
United Nations Security Council
Palestine
Ecomnet
U. N
Ralph J. Bunche
Nepev
Teypt
Bunehe
Israel
Gaon
Arab Palestine Snvevnment
Byyiytian Air Force
Nir Am
Dorot
Theil-nation Council
Lycia
Russia
Ukraine
Ealing
Guon Bang
Solke Bernado
Big Sum Offered to Kill CIO Chief Attorneys Testify
A Detroit witness testified Carl Bolton offered a large payment to kill Walter Renther, CIO United Auto Workers president. John Miller described Bolton's statements and warned of a plan to assassinate Renther, who was shot in his home last April and is recovering. The testimony covered Bolton’s claims of a coming job and involvement of a leading Ford director in the plot.
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Aib
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bin S
CNN
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John Miller
Multon
Ennel Bingen
Ford
Renther
Miller
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Hie
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Minor Accident Report Near Nay Dh Aves
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a minor accident near Nay Dh Aves with unclear details. Mentions a ship or vehicle element and a reference to a national event or project built to a specific standard. The readable terms include possible names like Bustos and Gosat, but key facts, dates, and actions are not clear.
Allies Press for Soviet Concessions in Berlin Blockade Talks
Paris reports say Allied powers told the United Nations Security Council that talks with the Soviet Union over Germany are useless unless Moscow yields. Dr. Philip United States and British officials highlighted a tightened waterport blockade and the Soviet stance amid a three power attack. Vishinsky attended quietly as four powers refuted the blockade and presented Soviet white papers detailing notes between bloc states. The council sought specifics on the border traffic and the Berlin perimeter, while Western spokesmen argued the blockade remains a pressure tool.
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Alexander Cadogan
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Vishinsky
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Juan Bramuglia
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Iidge
Wallace Campaign Swing Marred by Booby Trap Incident
Wallace neared the end of a 606 mile tour through Pittsburgh when a booby trap misfired near his speech, scattering pages as he attacked President Truman from the platform. Police chased suspects as Wallace, amid a Southern tour, blamed the South for political violence and praised his momentum in the Industrial City.
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Henry A Wallace
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Moustai Lex
Sey
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Netelard
Jury Indicts Meyers on Another Charge
A Baltimore federal grand jury indicted Meyers for a second time in a tax evasion case. The Record notes penalties totaling 45,731.97 dollars and mentions prior evasion totaling 15,855 dollars. Meyers, linked to a business associate, faces ongoing legal proceedings and has a prior conviction in Washington.
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