Story of a Florida lands boom in St Petersburg Times
Walter P. Puller,early Florida developer in St. Petersburg, chronicles the 1920s land boom. He details buying 40 acres for 14.27 dollars and selling for 40 000, then 860 000 to a Philadelphian, with a later tax sale at 450. Fuller ties the boom to Ford's wage policy, wartime shifts, and migratory influx, noting boom psychology and its eventual reversal.
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Tom
St. Petersburg
Tamgia Bay
Walter P. Puller
Fuller
Stony Philadelphia
Philadelphian
Carefoot
Florida
Paul
District PTA Conference Here Oct 27
The annual District 13 PTA conference will be held Thursday October 27 at the Junior High School. Morning session begins 9:90 with registration 10:2. Meeting features greetings, devotions, talks Partners Through Action and panel discussions. Luncheon at 12:40, skit on Parent Education, program chairmen and participants listed. Conference closes 4:30 p.m.
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PTA
Oliver Adams
Haskell Jones
L. B. Tooley
Denver J. Dickinson
Hope Pta Council
Harold Madge
DeQueen
J. W. Garrett Jr
Jonesboro
Fairview Pta
Texarkana
F. A. Poe
Paragould
Dick Watkins
Brents McPherson
Frank Mason
A. Whitlow
Jack Lowe
Albert Graves
Presbyterians to Sell Old Church in Hope Downtown
The First Presbyterian Church of Hope plans to sell its downtown property near East Second and Hazel to fund its new four building project on South Main Street. Completion expected early January. Offers will be considered locally first, with fair market price ensuring sale only to serious buyers. The property is offered both in separate tracts and as a whole with further details in this issue.
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First Presbyterian Church
Hope
South Main Street
Grunding Commitee
Wit Presbyterian
Theroperty
East Second
Hazel
The
Star
110 year old Aunt Jennie Taylor donates to Red Cross
Laura Massey Red Cross secretary preserves a one dollar bill from Aunt Jennie Taylor a 110 year old former slave who saved her penny to aid the needy. She walked to the Red Grass office then bank to ensure the donation reached the Red Cross and kept farming a small cotton patch despite drought and age.
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Laura Massey
Red Cross
Jennie
Red Grass
Jonnie
First National Bank
India Missionary to Speak at Hope First Church
The Rev. Lester Finley a missionary to India will speak at the First Methodist Church in Hope at 7 30 p m on November 7.
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India
Lester Finley
First Methodist Church At
Hope
Masons to Confer Degree Tonight
Mason James McClarty announced a Fellowcraft Degree will be conferred tonight at 7 20 at the Masonic Hall. All Masons are urged to attend.
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James McClarty
Masonic Hall
Atomic Current Might Prove Expensive
Washington reports that early atomic power costs are uncertain but experts expect future plants to become competitive or cheaper than conventional power. The Atomic Energy Commission plans a $40 million first scale nuclear plant to 1957, with Westinghouse building a 60 000 kilowatts pilot at an undetermined site to test costs and provide knowledge for future reactors.
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Atamic Energy Commission
ABC
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Channel Swimmer Says Wolves Ashore Cause More Trouble Than Wolves
New York columnist recounts Florence Chadwick, famed English Channel swimmer, advising women to swim to lose weight. She notes crossing multiple channels, plans retirement after holding many records, and admits love of candy despite a tobacco and alcohol free life.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Dovan
Florence Chadwick
Florence
England
Frances
Transportation of Drouth Hay Poses Problem
Kansas City reports drought experts from 16 states warn that moving and distributing about 1.2 million tons of hay over six months is the major issue for drought-stricken areas. They say supply is ample but access to affected regions hinges on transport, pricing, and beef purchases.
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Kansas City
Agricultural Commissioners Along
Eight Mile Stretch Opens on Highway 67 in Milley County
A new eight mile stretch of Highway 67 from Fulton to Paup's Spur in Milley county opens to the public per the Highway Department. The segment begins about two miles west of Fulton with shoulder work expected to be completed this week.
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Fulton
Paup's Spur
Milley County
Highway Department
Truck Auto Wreck Near Hope No Injuries Reported
State Patrol reports a transport truck driven by John P. McDonald of St. Louis struck the rear of a car driven by Frederick Muldrow of Prescott on Highway 67 ten miles west of Hope at 2 40 a m. No injuries were reported though the auto sustained heavy damage.
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John P. McDonald
St. Louis
Frederick Muldrow
Negra
Prescott
Highway 67
Hope
Travis Ward
Extended Forecast With Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Extended forecast shows temperatures two to six degrees below normal Friday through Wednesday. Minimums 45 to 52, up to 52 to 62 in the extreme south. highs 72 to 78. Cooler northwest Saturday and northeast Sunday. Little or no precipitation, heaviest in the northwest. Scattered thunderstorms anticipated northwest Saturday and in the north and west portions Sunday.
Miss Lula McClarty Dies in Hope Hospital
Lula McClarty of Blevins dies in Hope Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by two sisters, Mrs Aviat and Mrs Shera Cox of Hope. Funeral arrangements at Mrs Arrington's home with burial at Martivook, conducted by Rev Hotter.
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Lula McClarty of
Blevins
Hope Hospital
Gala McClarty
Meving
Te Aviat
Shera Cox
Hope
Beth
Arrington
Merdie
Martivook
Hotter
Three Million Korean War Casualties Reported
United Nations figures suggest total casualties in the Korean War exceed three million with both sides suffering heavy losses. U.N. totals show about 1.71 million for the U.N. side including the United States and allied forces, while Communist casualties are estimated around 1.84 million, with thousands listed as missing or captured. Defense officials note the need to honor families as casualty counts remain under review.
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United Nations
N.Y. i
U.N
Dale
Pentasion
Washington
Priganers
Unite States
One Package Budget Draws Praise and Caution
Administration officials are weighing a one package budget uniting U S defense needs with foreign aid requests. Sen Mundt supports its breadth while cautioning overemphasis on foreign spending. Sen Sun Alexander Smith calls the plan very interesting. The administration says the measure is under serious consideration.
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Wsiington
Caulor
Sen. Mundt
R-So
U. S
Mundt
Senate
Sun. H. Alexander Smith
Ndy
Foreign Relations Comite
Eisenhower
Optimistic Over Future of Rice at International Festival
LSU rice expert Dr. J Norman Efferson spoke at the 17th annual International Rice Festival praising cautious optimism for the industry. He noted Europe and Asia influence, with about 93 percent of world rice coming from Asia and warned of tougher selling this year but no imminent market collapse.
Pentecostal Ladies to Hold Benefit Sale
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the First Pentecostal Church sponsors a benefit sale on Saturday October 24 starting at 10 am at the entrance of Hope Furniture Company. The event aims to raise funds for church missions and community aid.
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Pentecostal
First Penecostal Church
Hope Furniture Company
Red Persuasion Talks Stall in Korea Panmunjom
In Panmunjom, talks on repatriation stall as North Korea and allied delegates press for POWs to attend Communist interviews. A walkout by Koreans and opposition from Switelzer and others halted progress, with a suspended program noted and no consensus reached on red prisoners.
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Panmunjom
Poe
Marle Mateomma
Conctssion
Iand
Sweden
Indies
Mons
Phe
Plane Factory Workers Strike Amid Jet Program Tie In
About 42 000 North American Aviation workers walked out at midnight as UAW contracts expired at Los Angeles and Columbus plants. Fresno workers also threatened to strike. Production of the Super Sabre and other combat aircraft was at risk, with union leaders and company officials trading claims over wage concessions and an alleged failure to negotiate substantial changes.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Wnt
Air Force
CIO
United Auto Workers
Columbus
Fresno
Cadif
UAW
North American
Paul Schrade
3.7 Million Baby Chicks Produced
The Crop Reporting Service said that Kansas hatchery Ads produced 3,578,000 baby chicks in September. The total shows a 1 percent rise from September 1952, with hatchings near 1,205,000 and almost three times the 1952 September average production.
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Little Rock
Sai
Adskansas
Gaid
General Rain Forecast for Drouth Aids Arkansas
Weather forecast notes light showers easing drouth in eastern areas this afternoon. Rivers remained high overnight near Beaver and Mort Sortie, with radar indicating continuing chances of rain and cooler temperatures ahead.
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Weil
Arkansas
Biny
Mort
Swedish Plane Is Shot Down Over Syria
Reports from Beirut and Damascus describe a Swedish passenger and crew plane shot down near Damascus, with conflicting claims about the crash. Beirut says Israeli fighters attacked, while Swedish authorities deny knowledge of any crash. The incident reportedly killed 38 people.
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London
Lebanon
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Breleat
Iseavel
Beirut
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Damasgens
M& Herman
Swortish Gonsul
Dean Faltal
Tsrael
Forela
Alr Lites
Reguli Passene
Igor
Blytheville Sees Four Seek Mayorship In Race
Blytheville's mayoral contest features four candidates, including former mayors Doyle Sfendyson and Jackson, Alderman John Caudill, and A K F Dietrich. Jackson served as mayor 1942 to 1950, Tenderson 1902 to 1902, with Ron Blodgett withdrawing after a tie for a second term. All run without party labels. Dietrich is noted as a Mississippi County Republican Committeeman.
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Blythe Vile
Blytheyvilly
Doyle Sfendyson
Offt Jackson
John Caudill
A. K F. Dietrich
Insurance Ape
Jackkson
Fram
Tenderson
Ron Blodgett
Detrilch
Mississsppi County
Republican Committed
Bridge toll project stirs investor interest in Helena
Lambert, chairman of the committee promoting a Mississippi River toll bridge at Helena, reports several investment concerns have inquired about bond issuance. The effort seeks to fund the proposed bridge, with committee members outlining plans and the project’s goals.
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Helena Ly
Mississippi River
Lambert
Lamber
Hope Bobcats Rally Lifts Local spirits after tough loss
The Star reports Hope's Bobcats rebounded at a rival showdown improving morale after a harsh defeat at Fairview. Fans saw hard running from Steve Maylar and a confident squad, while surrounding events included university banquets and a service-team victory for Bobby Bearden.
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Hope
Bobcats
Nashville Burappers
Fairview
Blicce R
Camden
Magnolia
Arkadelphia
Smackover
Steve Maylar
Five Killed One Wounded by Berserk Gunman
Police in Monte Vista report a railroad superintendent opened fire in a San Jose area building, killing two, wounding others, and self inflicting a suicide attempt. Neighbors heard shots around 6:40 a.m. before officers arrived to find multiple fatalities.
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Dlice
Ove
Aiid
Les
Polles
Rudy Morgan
Rattrond
Tinbher
Morgan
Kel
Marytnn
Johnny
Tameny
Guy O'Neal
Keys
Pollew
O'Neal
Kepx
Ander
Morgan Porrimen
New
Aldad
Meys
Hiaule Tal
Hs Gondition
Rertour
Ois
Tension Rising as Holy Land Talks Near UN Session
A flurry of diplomacy surrounds the Holy Land as the United Nations Security Council prepares for a pivotal Palestine debate. Eban, Bennike, and senior envoys from the United States, Britain, and France are pressed to curb violence and outline steps toward a peace framework, including possible demilitarized zones and stabilized frontiers.
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Unit Nations
N. VI
Diplomata
Tiuly Land
U.N
J. S
Slattguard
A. Byrondy
Tarnell Ambage
Seder Abba
Eban
Limediata
Palestine
UW. 6
Hanry Cabot Lodge Jr
Selwyn ‘Loyd
John Poster
Teraeli
Rivar Jordan
Vagn Bennike
Truge
Tel Aviv
Summion
Security Council
Bennike
Sebutio
Teyael
Bla
Bennil Sal
Jordan
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