Washington BrucE BlossAt NRA Washington Prespendant
We will double armed forces with 1,500,000 more in uniform in the coming months. Drafts may extend to married men and veterans of World War II, with age limits revised and older workers considered if needed. The nation faces peril from Soviet power, requiring duties to be shared by all Americans. If recall is required, those with the longest service overseas should be drafted last.
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Russia
U.S
Stalin
New Earthquake Reported in India Centered Near Dibrugarh
A fresh quake hit northern India at 4 43 a m CST possibly stronger than the August 15 shock. Dibrugarh, town of 80000, near the center, suffered severe damage previously. Officials fear higher casualties and extensive property loss as tremors lasted 90 minutes. Seismologists note the August quake caused widespread homelessness and floods.
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Bombay
India
Assia
Dibrugarh
Ship Missing in Wake of Hurricane Lashes Halifax Harbor
Halifax Nova Scotia September reports four ships missing as hurricane rips the coast. Sir Echo remains unaccounted after hours of battle offshore. Afeneth and Emma Marie reach Wood Harbour. Nickerson found by Cook Inlet. Vagabond Prince located about 50 miles west of Seal Island amid 200 mile offshore storm.
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Halifax
N.S
Fisy
Nova Scotia
Sir Echo
Afeneth
Emma Marie
Wood's Harbor
Nickerson
United States Coast Guard
Cook Inlet
Seal Island
Governor to Visit Third District Livestock Show
Governor Sidney McMath will speak at the Third District Livestock Show at Hope’s livestock coliseum at 11 a.m. on Friday Sept. 29. The 1950 show runs Sept. 26 to 30 with entries from all 18 counties and a plan for a rodeo queen contest and a Miss Hope selection. The event features free grounds admission, a Sunset Amusement carnival, nightly cowboy rodeos, a Friday matinee, a downtown parade, and a new $100000 indoor coliseum.
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Sidney McMath
McMath
Livestock Coliseum
Bob Shivere
Hope
Shivers
Hempstead
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Missouri Pacific
Arkansas
No Shortage of Power in State Says Moses
Moses of Arkansas Power and Light declares no power shortage in Arkansas during the stockholders meeting. He says AP L is ready to meet any reasonable demand for new plants as industries grow and criticizes the Ozark super co op plan as a government power move. Edgar H. Dixon, of Middle South Utilities, elected new director. other directors and officers reelected.
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Iytte Rock
C. Hamilton Moses
Arkansas Power and Light Company
Arkansas
A. P. and L
Moses
Ozark
Cotton consumption averages 40392 bales daily
The census bureau reported today that cotton consumption for July 30 to Aug 28 averaged 40392 bales per working day, up from 28392 bales in the same period last year and below 52134 for July this year.
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Washington
uPj
Census Bureau
Hempstead 4H Club Receives Fourth $50 Grant
Hempstead County 4H Club received a $50 check from Southwestern Gas and Electric Company marking the fourth straight year of support. The donation was presented to Bitrel Smittle and Kay Kent by C W Andrews of Southwestern’s Rural Development Department. Southwestern officials said the funds help promote 4-H programs, farm practices, and demonstrations in the county with the money to be used as the county organization sees fit. Last year and this year, the group planned to use the funds to boost 4-H activities locally.
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Burrell Smittle
Hempstead 4H
Kay Kent
Lorraine Blackwood
O. B. Pullém
C. W. Andrews
Southwestern Gas and Electric Co
Hempstead County
Southwestern Gas and Electric ‘Company
Hempstead
Bitrel Smittle
Kay ‘Kent
C.W. Andrews
Southwest
Andrews
Arkansas
Southwestern
Anthony
The Soldier who kept glimpses of a fallen comrade
HAL BOYLE recalls the unseen belongings that betray soldiers’ lives after death in Korea. A sergeant catalogs casualties and notes wallets hold photos, letters, and keepsakes that reveal personal stories beyond dog tags. One notebook, found with Lieutenant Blond, shows a meticulous, philosophical young man and ends with lines about learning.
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Korea
Walveless
Japan
Blond
Quartermaster Corps
Outfit
Marshall Gets Committee Approval 10 2
Washington Sept 13 President Truman asked Congress to grant an exception and name Gen George C Marshall as secretary of defense though he is a military man. The Senate armed services committee approved the legislation 10 to 2 with Knowland and Cain dissenting. Johnson resigns next Tuesday and Marshall would succeed him.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
George C. Marshall Garve
Senate Armed Services Committee
Defange
Senate
House
Armed Service
Vinson
D-Ga
Senate Committee
Tydings
Marshall
Louis Johnson
Defense
Johnson
Marshallings
Tydltigs
Armed Services
State Acheson
Hope High School PTA Plans First Regular Meet
Hope High School PTA schedules its first meeting of the year for Thursday at 2 30 PM in the school library. The group aims to involve every parent and active worker as plans for the year unfold. Last year they paid for a fountain, installed a new one, donated 50 to the library and 80 to the Youth Center. Mrs Lawrence Martin will deliver the president's message and James H Jones, Superintendent, will discuss school issues in Hope. Refreshments will follow.
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Hope High School
PTA
Worrer
Lawrence Martin
James H. Jones
Wil
Stolen Car Is Quickly Recovered
Judge B Harold Beck’s car disappeared from a downtown garage and was found abandoned in a ditch near Arkadelphia. Hope and Texarkana police coordinated the recovery, with a suspect being held for questioning. The garage owners say the method of theft remains unclear.
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Atkansas
Hope
B. Harold Beck
Arkadelphia
Beck
Fifth District
Texarkana
Marshall Named Secretary of Defense in Truman Cabinet Shakeup
Washington reports Gen George Catlett Marshall, 89, former five star general and ex secretary of state, was chosen by President Truman to be secretary of defense. Johnson resigned amid cabinet pressures while Early also stepped down as deputy secretary. Marshall’s return aims to balance civilian leadership with military expertise in the evolving national defense establishment.
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Elton
Fay
Washington
George Catlett
Marshall
Ekperience
Pentagon
Defense
Truman
Louis
Johnson
Early
Defence
Teadera
Lawa
Army
Marshal
Mr. Truman
Hls
Lessburg
Oo Marshall
China
State Department
Hig
Potomac River
VFW to Meet for September Evening Session
The VFW will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday with important business on the agenda. This will be the only regularity in September. All members are urged to attend and refreshments will be served.
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VFW
Singing Services at Grace Baptist Church of Bingen
Singing services will be held at Grace Baptist Church of Bingen with further details unreadable.
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Grace Baptist Church
Bingen
Western Europe defense plan eyed at high level meeting
A high level session described by Secretary Acheson and Louis Johnson examined Western Europe defense, manpower, and production amid calls to bolster armed strength. The talks focused on Germany, potential German participation, and overall Western alliance readiness.
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Ee Carrien
Army Ee
Lowed
Atheson
Europe
Germany
Acheson
Louis’ Johnson
France
Congress Eyes Profits Tax Bill Amid Debate in Washington
In Washington today the House Rules Committee advanced a controversial profits tax proposal. Lawmakers against the measure warn of higher levies and delayed revenue, while supporters push for immediate action to curb corporate profits.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Bys
Tagl
Hutar Cor
Man Poughton
Paseways
Reed Ae Tae
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