Delayed Decision on Hiring Appraiser in Hempstead County
A second meeting of Hempstead County taxing units in the county courtroom ended with a plan for a third gathering in two weeks. Votes favored hiring an outside appraisal firm for tax equalization, though one member urged local action. Judge Y G Garrett warned a countywide move depends on a majority of units, with individual districts free to act if the decision is negative.
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Y. G. Garrett
Aspen
A. G. Garrett
Arkansas
Wwewd
Lovel
Garrett
Development Clinic Draws 100 Attendees at Local High School
Over 260 tickets were sold for the Bob Grimes led Development Clinic hosted by the Hope B&PW Club at the high school auditorium. Proceeds benefit the Student Loan Fund and other civic projects. Southern Equitable Life Insurance provided Grimes’ services free, with chamber official B. N. Holt MC. Out-of-town attendees included Lowell Cruse and Tilman Waters from Little Rock.
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Elinsc
Hope B&pw
Wilton’. Garrett
Hope
Public Service Feilure
Lhe
Southern Equitable. Life Insurance Company
Bob Grjnde
B. N. ‘Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Little Rock
Lowell Cruse
Southern Equitable
Tilman Waters
Integration Situation Elsewhere In South Leads to Stability
Reports from Our Wire indicate a calmer integration front in the South with Sturgis High School finishing a mixed class day, despite a brief jeer from about a dozen onlookers. In Union County, Shidzanan quotes Citizens Council chair seeking a delegation to urge state aid and asks Mayor Holman for city compliance guidance.
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Fr Lite
Sturgis
Studerts
Pali
Elly
Holman
Ministers Deplore Faubus Action In Arkansas
Ten Presbyterian ministers met in Huntsville to deplore Governor Faubus for sending National Guard troops to block the integration of Center High School. The telegram urged Faubus to uphold educational equity, signing pastors from Huntsville Rogers Eureka Springs Fayetteville Vaughan Berryville Pea Ridge and Springdale.
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Huntsville
Atk
Imeetig
Guv
Orval Faubus
National Guard
Center High School
Faubus
Wendell B. Hinns
Rogers
Eureka Eprings
Fayatteville
Vaughan
Berryville
Pea Ridge
Springdale
Soviet Farm Claims Unrealistic by Khrushchev comments
Washington dispatch reports Soviet claims that the USSR would soon equal or surpass U S meat and dairy output per capita are viewed as unrealistic. A Foreign Agriculture publication notes Khrushchev cited 1970s U S milk per capita at about 180 pounds versus 71 pounds in the Soviet Union, but the article questions feasibility due to farmworker productivity, livestock quality, and inconsistent Soviet data.
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Richard P. Powers
Washington
Arle Jic Department
Oithin
Russia
Communist Party
Khrushchev
Leutne Wind
United States
Soviet Union
Kheushchev
Batista Claims Rebels Licked and 50 Dead
In Cienfuegos Cuba authorities report fifty rebels and twelve government soldiers killed in a ten hour clash on the south coast port. Thirteen people were wounded with unclear status. The government says order is restored and loyal troops recaptured the sugar port after the battle.
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Havana
Cuba
Ciehfuegos
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Officer Says Girard Had No Orders to Fire
Maebashi Japan Lt Billy Hon of Comyn Tex testifies Girard and his mother were ordered to keep people away from a firing range as a Japanese court reviews claims of metal scavenger activity. The prosecutor quotes a Japanese metal collector noting they were chased from ranges by American soldiers firing empty casings.
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Maebashi
Japan
Willlnin
Girard
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Itil
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Comyn
Tex
Mnother
Krep
Jananess
Seray Metal Collegtard
Elusive Check Artist Caught in Nationwide Inquest
Indiana State Police Lt Edwin C Schroeder announced the arrest of Charles B Speedie in Middleborough Heights after a nationwide manhunt. Speedie allegedly passed tens of thousands of dollars in worthless checks across 40 states while evading authorities. Officers recovered a portfolio with 30 pounds of evidence and documented Speedie’s methods and victims.
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Indiana
Edwin C. Schroeder
Nedutisg
Diana
Schroeder
Vane
Charles BR. Spredin
San Perhonda
Calif
Speedie
Oferiben
Middlebovel Heights
Senroeder
Spacdie
Lyons
Fesimillus
Pugsar
Moderate Tax Cut Possibility Discussed by Senate Panel
In Washington the Senate Finance Committee advanced cautions on a possible 1958 tax reduction. Sen. George Smathers said any cut must avoid fueling inflation and warned that a government budget surplus or excessive spending could negate gains. The committee, led by Sen. Harry Byrd, will study all fiscal policy options as the new session opens. The House Ways and Means Committee under Rep. Jere Cooper will begin hearings on a tax cut later.
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Senate
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Dfla
Harry PP. Byretva
Dds
Samibers
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Lo’ Cinstiivents
Smathers
Jere Cooper
Penn
Ian
Eisenhower Bossed to Receive Faubus Data Amid Arkansas Crisis
President Eisenhower remained briefed on the Little Rock school integration standoff as Gen. Brownell advised on possible federal limits to the Arkansas National Guard's actions. The White House planned briefings with Secretary Dulles and discussions on Syria and Middle East policy.
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Witte House
Hyngerly
Senel Ward
Huwalnrn
Brownell Tole
Eisenhower
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Arkahdan Gav. Orval
Paubis
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Norman Palmer
Hagerly
Arkansas Gay
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Lille Rock
Meel Witly
Dulles
State Department
Loy
Henderson
Syria
Arkansas Governor seeks federal aid over Little Rock school case
In Washington Governor Orval Faubus pledges cooperation with federal authorities amid calls to delay integration at Central High School in Little Rock. Officials note Paubus has informed the U S district attorney and states police that his personal counsel and the Arkansas State Police director are available to discuss any action to preserve public peace and constitutional order.
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Jay Vestaue
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Jeave
Woodrow
eMorths
Ile Mock
Eliy
Arkan
Brother of Hope Man Is Killed
C Wisemiller twenty year old son of Mr and Mrs John Winemiller of Long Beach California was killed in an accident Thursday while on duty at Fort Hood Texas He was the brother of C W Winemiller of Hope and nephew of Clyde Winamuller
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Ft. Hood, Texas
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Hope
Clyde Winamuller
Pyt
L. H. Galyean
Rio 4
Fort Chattee
Ark
Antibiotics Not Effective Against Asian Flu Says AMA
A Chicago report from AMA councils warns against using antibiotics or sulfa drugs to treat Asian flu. Rest, fluids, and symptom care are advised while the influenza virus runs its course.
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Chicago
Strange Violence in Little Rock Splits City
A chaotic scene in Little Rock shows racial tensions rising as desegregation efforts intensify. National Guard surrounds Central High School amid protests while mayor questions the mobilization as a political trick. The city remains deeply split along regional lines and demographics.
Top Teamsters Face Ousted Leaders in Corruption Probe
Reporters describe internal strife as Teamsters officials vow to challenge actions by the CIO ethical committee. The union seeks to revise rules for greater member influence while denying charges of corruption tied to the Hoffa era and Senate inquiries.
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Ar Loliteis
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CIO Officals
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Senate
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James R. Hoffa
Midwest
Watermelon clipping from Portland leads to local note
A Portland clipping shows a giant 103 pound watermelon grown near Hope Arkansas with six melons weighing 50 to 12 pounds. The feature mentions residents visiting, a hospital reading, and local coaching staff, while forest and wood product stats from Hempstead County supply context for 1949.
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Portland
Oregon
C. S. Warren
Rt 2
Hope
Lesli¢ers
Atesas
Fussell
Phillips
Kansas City
Hopes Ark
Weather Experyment Station 24-Hour Report Friday
Weather data for 24 hours ending 7 a m Friday shows high in the low 90s, low 50s, and light scattered thundershowers mainly in the north. River stages include Red River at 6.2 feet, Arkansas riv er discharge 2 295 cfs, and nearby gauges near 4.0 to 5.0 feet with minor changes expected.
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Pulton
Itvany
Danlson
Arkansas
Wilepnaon
Ark
Gentral
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