Labor unity talks stall as AFL CIO merger eyed
NEA dispatch reports stalled harmony talks between the AFL and CIO amid忙 convention schedules in Houston Chicago and Chicago. The six previous efforts to unite face leadership selection jurisdictional disputes and the risk of duplication across two large unions. A merged body could wield greater political and bargaining power though practical hurdles remain.
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Washington
NEA
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial
Chisago
AFL
Houston
CIO
Chicago
Allan #5
Haywood
AFL Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Charles J. McGowan
Industrs
CLO
Philps Murray
ATL
United Political and Legislation Action
AFL Cio
William Green
Philip Murey
CAL — Congress of American Labor
APIO
American Federation of Industrial Organizations
APL
Toyo
Organized Labor Movement
Treasury
Organized Labor
United Labor Movement
Britain
Labour Party
Labor Unity Movement
Louis Johnson Seen Leaving Post Amid White House Doubt
Washington reports close adviser says Louis Johnson may resign as defense secretary before the November election. White House officials deny the claim, noting Johnson faces bipartisan criticism while President Truman defends him and signals Johnson could stay if asked.
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Washington
Truman
Louis Johnson
Taurleijlo
Johnson
John
James Forresta
Marine Corps League
Jolmson
White House
Defense Department
Acheson
Truran
Trumah
Hope Public Schools Open for 1850 61 Term Monday
Hope Public Schools will open for the 1850 61 term Monday September 11, James H Jones superintendent announced today. Buses will run as previously announced. School begins at 8 45 with a half day Monday and Tuesday and full time classes start Wednesday.
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Hope Public Schools
James H. Jones
Governor Still in Favor of Power Projects
Governor Sid McMath reiterated support for more electric power projects in Arkansas. He endorsed a 6 million dollar Rural Electrification Administration loan to a cooperative to build a plant in northwest Arkansas. He said Arkansas lacks sufficient power facilities for industrial growth and war production, referencing a proposed 200 million dollar hydrogen bomb plant. He favored construction of more power facilities by government, private utilities, or cooperatives.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Sid McMath
Arkansas
Arkansas State Electric Coopertive
Litle Rock
Rural Electrification Administration
Coop
McMath
MecMath
New Neon Sign for Police Department in Hope Arkansas
The Hope Arkansas Police Department unveils a new neon sign reading Police Department. It was donated by local sign painter Jack Simpson and Ray Allen of Allen Electrical Co.
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Hope
Arkansas
Jack Simpson
Ray Allen
Allen Electrical Co
Rescuers Reach 116 Trapped Coal Miners
In New Cumnock Scotland rescuers freed 116 miners after 80 hours entombed in Knockshinnoch mine. Fifty-eight hours of rescue effort saw entry through a 3 foot coal wall while deadly black damp gas hampered progress and 12 miners remained missing. One rescue worker died and surface crowds watched as the trapped men were brought to the adjacent pit for exams and rest.
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New Cumnock
Scotland
Knockshinnoch
Frgedaranes Srt
Wupeckl Rae
Lunchroom at Yerger Opens Monday
The Yerger Lunchroom will open Monday September 11 with day meal prices 15 or 60 cents for a five meal ticket at 12 cents per meal. First week menus include Assorted Sandwiches Peach Salad Milk Cake. Meat Loaf with Gravy Mashed Potatoes English Peas Apple Pie. Cheese and Spaghetti Greens Candied Potatoes Cornbread. Fiph Potato Salad Jello Cookies. Hamburgers Potato Pie. A death by own action in Egypt is listed among items.
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Yerger
Congress May Override Veto of Red Bill
Washington reports senators on both sides foresee a presidential veto of the McCarran Communist registration bill being overridden by Congress. Key figures like Kilgore and Magnuson back the Kilgore substitute for detention camps in war or emergencies, while Truman signals potential veto or quiet action to stall passage. The Senate plans to vote at noon EST Tuesday as House already passes a similar measure.
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Washington
Congress
Kilgore
D - WV
Pro Bosal
Truman
Senate
McCarran
D-Nev
House
Humphrey
D-Minn
Magnuson
Dash
Mynuson
Yerger System Reports Enrollment Rise Across Schools
Principal W. V. Rutherford releases Yerger System enrollment figures showing a total of 1,000 students, up slightly from last year. The gain is largest in Yerger High School with 389 students and Hopewell with 23, while Fulton 116 and Rosinwald 107 also contribute. Expectation mounts for end of harvest season as more enroll.
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W. V. Rutherford
Yerger
Hopewell
Yerger High School
Yerger Elementary
Fulton
Rosinwald
Garden Clubs Meet September 13 at Hotel Barlow
Hope garden club members will host the September 13 luncheon at Hotel Barlow with Rose Garden Club members as hosts. Colored slides of Richmond Virginia gardens will be shown. Mrs Joe Hardin, state president of the Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs, arranged the pictures from the National Garden Clubs convention in Richmond last April. AML garden club members are urged to call Mrs C Lewis for reservations by Monday.
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Hope Garden Clubs
Hotel Barlow
Rose Garden Club
Richmond
Joe Hardin
Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs
National Council of Garden Clubs
AML Garden Club
C. Lewis
Emmet Baptists to Start Revival Meeting Sunday
A revival will begin Sunday September 10 at Emmet Baptist Church led by Rev Earl Humble of Prescott. Services are set for 7 30 p m nightly through September 24, announced pastor Rev W Carl Wright. Public invited.
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Emmet Baptist Church
Earl Humble
Prescott
W. Carl Wright
Arkansas Motor Coaches Join Trailways
Arkansas Motor Coaches becomes the 69th member of the Trailways system, with R W McClendon of Little Rock stating approval came from Chicago. The agency will operate routes linking Memphis Little Rock Hot Springs Texarkana and integrate with Trailways hubs in Memphis Texarkana Little Rock and other cities. Repainting to Trailways colors will begin, through service previously extended to Miami Denver Los Angeles Chicago Asheville and the Rio Grande Valley.
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Arkansas Motor Coaches
Trailways
R. W. McClendon
Little Rock
Chicago
Arkansas Trailways
Arkansas Company
Memphis
Hot Springs
Texarkana
Prescott
Magnolia
Springhill
Camden
Nashville
Arkansas
McClendon
Trailways Thru
Dallas
Amarillo
Pridge
Miami
Denver
Los Angeles
Ashville
N. C
Rio Grande Valley
New Orleans
Monroe
Wichita Joplin
Texarkana- Nashville
Iervice
Trailway
Cittes
Did and
Union Avenue
4Th
State Line Avenue
Markham
Main
Thru Bus
Io Hope
Did
Funeral Service for Mrs Cobb at First Methodist Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Cobb and for Men A W Cobb are planned today at 4 p m at the First Methodist Church led by Rev J M Hamilton and Rev H P Holdridge. Active pallbearers include Louis Sutton Merlin Hargis Ernest Davi Elbert Burke Big Wilson and Herbert Herlafield.
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A. W. Cobb
First Methodist Church
J. M. Hamilton
H. Paul Holdridge
Louis [Sutton
Merlin Hargis
Ernest Davi
Elbert Burke
Big Wilson
Herbert. Herlafield
Newsmen Apology Hour at Happy Holler Hall
An Associated Press column recalls the daily Apology Hour at Happy Holler hall where reporters soothe offended pride. Hal Boyle and peers describe the rambling building, its smell and weathered rooms, yet the camaraderie among nations endures despite rain and fleas.
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Don Whitehead
Hal Boyle
Korea
United Nations News
Ptay
Associated Press
Happy Holler
Frayne
Frank Connilg
New York Journal American
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Washington Correspondent
U. Sy Marini
Naktong River
NEA Telep
Steinberg
Communit Party
Bara
Los Ange Calif
Quad
Alshoritiss
Los Angeles County
Etginberg
Police Dept
Egypt
Barlow Hotel
Emmet Baptists
Hall
Tokyo
Peari
Trey
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