Hot Springs gambling policy sparks talks on liberalizing laws
In Hot Springs Arkansas debate grows over gambling devices and licensing as state officials sample enforcement options. Attorney General Ike Murry says each gambling device case needs separate inquiry while local officials face reports of heavy gambling at a city club. A newly organized better business association plans Sept 8 meetings to push liberalization, including talk of a fall horse racing season to support the spring meet.
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Ike Murry
Dean R. Morley
Morley
Mutry
A .Moreley
Murry
Hot Springs
Urry
Better Business Association
McMath
Prescott Weds Miss Tomilson and Crow in Prescott
Prescott notes a September 3 wedding at First Methodist Church for Miss Mary Fran Tomilson and Samuel Jerome Beard Jr. A rehearsal dinner at Hotel Lawson precedes. The Crow Tompkins nuptials follow with extensive reception at the bride’s home. Included are brideturnout details, outfits, and post ceremony plans. The article also lists other social events and local movements.
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Horace H. MecKenzie
Beard- Tomilson
Hotel Lawson
Mary Fran Tomilson
Samuel Jerome Beard Jr
First Methodist Church
Horace H. McKenzie
Jesse Crow
Crow-Cummings
Warren Cummings
W. G. Bensberg
Nona Eagle
Bernice Daniel
C. H. Tompkins, Jr
Richard Bright
Donnell Buchanan
Lloyd Cummings
Richard
Grand Prairie
Tex
W. B. Frisby
Kameliia Jones
Vinox
Arkana
Mattie Harris
Richard Johnson
Prescott
Charles H. Tompkins, Jr
Cummings
Hal H. Hill
Little Rock
Robert Fincher
Jonesboro
Kamellia Kay Jones
Pexarkan
Ann — Fincher
Bloyd Hamm
Odell Garrett
Nancy Lynn Garrett
New Orleans
Arkansas School of Medicine
Harland Blake Crow
Nancy Cummings
Lloyd M. Cummings
Hary
Blake Crow
Jesse J. Crow
First Presbyterian Church
Numa Eagle
Truman Remarks on Vaughan Senate Inquiry
General Vaughan remained as Army aide amid a Senate inquiry into Vaughan's activities. President Truman gave few comments at a news conference, saying the investigation would continue at the Capitol, not the White House. Vaughan said former White House figure John Maragen should be washed up and fumigated, as he defended Vaughan’s ongoing role.
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Truman
Senate
Vaughan
McCartth
Huy McCarty
Vance
Aida
Mr. Truman
I. Vaughan
Harry Vaughan
White House
John Maragen
Maragen
Maragon
Whele
Mr.Truman
Capitol
Rail workers face changes under new freight rate boost
Faricy of the Association of American Railroads cited a 450 million dollar freight rate increase with a four percent rise in revenue to 293 million. He said carriers will try to manage without further hikes while concerns grow for telegraph service in small towns on Saturdays and the 40 hour week delay in railroads since rail workers were exempt from the 1938 wage hour act establishing a five day week.
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Faricy
theAssociation of American Railroads
Conway Editor Frank Robins Dies at 68 in Conway
Frank Edward Robins 68 longtime Conway civic leader and publisher of the Log Cabin Democrat died after a heart attack last night. He led the paper for 55 years, served as mayor 1905 to 1908, chaired the municipal water board, and held positions in the Arkansas Press Association and local civic groups. Survivors include wife Lyte Allinger Robins, four daughters, two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Conway
Frank Edward Robins
Arkansas
Conway Log Cabin Democrat
Robins
Daily Log Cabin Democrat
Associated Press
Conway Corporation Board
Highland Water Plants
Hendrix Colege
Conway School Board
Arkansas Press Association
Conway Rotary Club
Masonic Judge
Lyte Allinger Robins
Onc Sor
Frank &. Robins, Jr
Carl E. Heinzman
Fort Worth
Tex
W. E.tiller
Little Rock
Karl S. Nickle
Ariington
William B. Jones
Myrtle Beach
Atlanta Office to Care for State Housing
The housing expeditor's office announced the closing of the Dallas regional office which supervised rent controls in eight states. Supervisory duties will shift to Chicago San Francisco and Atlanta regional offices, with Wyoming duties moving from San Francisco to Chicago. The notice reflects Texas decontrol and agency economy moves. Week end guests included Harold Lewis and daughter Nancy. Ken Lautenslager and Mrs Lebanon Ohio visited H. H. McKenzie and family.
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Washington
Dallas
Tex
Texas
New Mexico
San Francisco
Colorado
Kansas
Missour
Chicago
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Atlanta
Wyoming
Harold Lewis
Nancy
McMath Pledges Completion of Highway 7
Governor Sid McMath pledged to complete state highway No. 7 from Harrison to Hot Springs during his four years in office. He said the project is in the program or near completion, despite engineering challenges north of Arkadelphia. Delegates urged swift paving into central Arkansas recreational areas, stressing tourist benefits and urgency. Bill Seiz Jr of Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce highlighted forest and lake Nimrod regions along the route. Bob Bailey of Russellville described the highway from Harrison to El Dorado.
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Little Rock
Sid McMath
Harrison
Hot Springs
Arkadelphia
Arkana
Arkansas
McMath
Bill Seiz, Jr
Ouachita and
Ozark
Lake Nimrod
Seiz
Bob Bailey
Russellville
el Dorada
Local Group Incorporates In Polk County
Lake Mena registers articles of incorporation with the secretary of state to promote and develop medical facilities in Polk county. Authorized capital stands at $50,000. Incorporators include Dr. H. H. McHee Dr. G. W. Goforth and Russell Ox.
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Little Rock
Secretary of State
Lake
Opportunities Offered Rural Women Says Jones
Fayetteville, Sept. 1. Dr. Lewis W. Jones, president of the University of Arkansas, urged rural women to seize emerging chances at the 21st annual meeting of the Arkansas Council of Home Demonstration clubs. He noted most counties were represented and predicted farm women will gain the same opportunities as urban women as farm life modernizes.
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Fayetteville
Lewis W. Jones
University of Arkansas
Arkansas Council of Home Demonstration Clubs
Arkansas
Jones
Changes for Freedom From Drudgery Offer New Use
A speaker urged that changes should not merely mean relief from drudgery but unlock freedom for beneficial use of new opportunities now arising. The remark highlighted a shift toward practical gains and productive potential in the era.
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