Dam and flood control plans loom in Arkansas and beyond
A lengthy press release from the Army Corps of Engineers discusses the Narrows dam and related flood control and navigation projects on the Ouachita and Little Missouri rivers. It outlines estimated costs of up to 21.2 million dollars for multiple reservoirs and power reserves, stressing regional benefits and industrial development along the Piedmont and surrounding counties. The piece also covers Western Powers’ rift over Germany as the U.S. rethinks reparations policy under Economic Cooperation Administration guidance, with Congress weighing continued capital shipments versus accelerating Europe’s recovery.
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Little Missouri River
Division Engineer
Army Corps of Engineers
Vickshung
Miss
Marrows Dam
South Arka Digettising
Ouachite River
United States
Quachila
Black
Camden
Talakely Mountain
Tot Springs
Narrows
Muriceosboro
DeGray
Caddo River
Arkangas
Vais Tegorvant
Murfees Bara
Maddy Fork
Missouri River
Ounehita River
Erick
Little
Missouri
Hempstead
Piedmont
Germany
James Thrasher
Russia
Britain
France
Who
Paw Hoffiman
Congress
Europe
West Congress
ECA
Flight to Be Made Over Hope Saturday
Flight to be made over Hope Saturday and race coverage from Sint. 1h tie details. Avkat nations fate with hop rehaind the sats. Tomorrow in an unclear schedule with Arbanede cities and teams involved. Mentions of trials, scores, and local watchers. The garbled text references various squads, pilots, and events related to aviation and a possible city race.
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Sint
Briel Elite
Ted Y
Iro Fae
Daily Route of Parades During Livestock Show
Parade schedule announced for Thinl District Livestock Show with entries disqualified for improper positioning. Hope High School band leads daily processions forming at Hempstead Motor Co on South Walnut, with horses near 4th Guild streets and floats from 6th Street south on Walnut. Route runs Walnut to Second, west to Main, north to Front, west on Byont to Elm, then south to Gta before dispersal.
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House of
Hope High School
Hempstead Motor Co
South Walnut
Walnut
Hollis Lueck
Rae Luek
Byont
Iim
Elm
Gta
Guard Planes to Parade in Livestock Show Event
The Arkansas National Guard Squadron will fly in the Livestock Show parade on Wednesday September 22. Participants include VEE LAL and B 26 pilots Col Yoo A Shea Maj J M VS dT Reaves and Capt May C Parish. After the parade planes land at Municipal Airport for tuning and exhibit reviews then perform aerial maneuvers over Pair Park.
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Vee Lal
Yoo A. Shea
J. M
Dt Reaves
May C. Parish
Municipal
Pir Park
Rearlezaidair
Pair Park
Wil
Arkansas National Guard Squadra
Lilthe Rock
DeGaulle Bid Challenged by Communists in Paris
Paris dispatch reports a Communist challenge to Gen Charles DeGaulle for power raising fears of potential unrest. Clashes disrupted a rally in Vizilla near Grevail as DeGaulle prepared to lay a wreath, with protesters waving red flags and shouting support for DeGaulle’s rivals.
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Joseph W. Grigg
Paris
Charles DeGaulle
France
de Gaulle
Vizilla
Domeniatmitars
Leinbers
BeGaulle
Desea
Kupporturs
Gaulle
Pawer
Failing Log Kills Negro Near Hope
A man described as a negro was killed Wednesday near Hope when a falling log toppled on him during loading at Gates Lumber Co. He had worked at the mill and lived nearby. An investigation was undertaken by local authorities as details emerged from the accident.
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Hsroake
Pbrpe
Gates Lumber Go
Bel
4790 Registers at University of Arkansas
Fayetteville September 17 registration for the fall term at the University of Arkansas totals 4790, about 190 more than the corresponding period last year. Undetermined number of students will register in coming weeks, with 148, 0? date registrations noted. Cumulative enrollment for last year excludes medical school students in Little Rock.
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Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
University School of Medicine
Litte Roek
Telephone Strike Averted Brightens Labor Picture
Nationwide telephone strike plans were halted by a late settlement between Western Electric and CIO maintenance workers. In Chicago the AFL Type-setters Union resumed negotiations with Chicago newspapers after dropping a contract demand, while New York trucking talks began under mediator Hugh E. Sheridan's push for a unified wage claim amid fragmented local unions.
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United Press
Western Electrig
Cio Maintenancework. Org
Chicago
AFL
New York
York
Hugh E. Sheridan
Sheridan
Millers
Merger of Exchanges Would Help Bell Subsidaries
Arkansas Public Service Commission heard Smith Western Bell Telephone Company plans to merge exchanges in Port Smith Van Buren and Bentonville Rogers to justify an estimated 1.8 million dollar annual rate increase. Barbee projected lower toll charges between merged areas cutting costs for subscribers, while separate exchange operation could keep higher rates. The hearing noted potential savings depend on commission approval of the rate hike and the proposed consolidation.
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Leon Hatch
Little Rock
Smithwestern Bell Telephone Company
Arkansas Public Ferm Commission
Maay
D. E. Bayave
Port Smith-Van Buren
Bentonville-Rogers
Arkansas
Barbe E
Port Smith
van Buren
Bentonville
Rogers
Commission
Barbee
Bentville
Buren Gid Bart
Lowe Hald
Mort
Teachers to Attend HSTC Classes
Teachers will join HSTC sessions amid a schedule of classes and training. Officials outline programs to enhance instruction and professional development for AMAL and Tevbolytay staff.
Tobacco Farmers and Carnival Owner Bet on Mule Versus Boa
In Walnut Cove North Carolina on September 17 a tobacco farmer and carnival owner staged a dangerous contest pitting a mule against a huge boa constrictor in a battle to the death. The carnival promoter claimed the mule would prevail, while locals speculated on the outcome as the event drew attention ahead of the carnival’s next night.
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Walnut Cove
N. C
Thy Page
Luther Mitchel
Wall
Strege Bay
Stukes County
Special Guests to Attend Show Opening at Wistriet Livestock Show
Leaders and dignitaries including Harris Conquissiu Juah Baye Tae Bressman Sid McMuth and Governor Iket Dr Heary Gi Borat are announced as visiting guests of the Oklahoma A&M fair association for the opening week events. Downtown parades are planned with visits from Little Rock Chamber leaders and extension service heads expected to attend.
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Raun
Industriz
The
Fair Association
Oren Harris
Conquissi
U.S
An Juah
Ion
Baye Tae Bressman
Ton
Sid McMuth
Guvern
Heary Gi
Borat
Oklahoma
A & My i
Tiuy Pommpkins
Mau
Arkansas
Scott Namillon
Little Rock
Schedule for Draft Registration for 17 Percent or Sept 12M Born
Draft registration schedule lists eligible birth dates for registrants born in the year 17 percent and those born on September 12. The notice specifies registration windows and locations, guiding new registrants through required steps and deadlines.
Television Not Far Off Says TV Problems Will Persist
A HAL BOYLE column discusses future television development and ongoing issues for set owners. The piece references signaling, tuning, and cost impacts while noting consumer frustrations and industry challenges amid evolving technology. The draft conveys a skeptical tone about rapid gains and ongoing maintenance concerns for households.
Must Register for Draft Board Warns
Local Board No 29 Seluetive Service urges all men born before September 19 1980 to report at the board office for registration on September 17 or 18 and those born after September 19 1930 to register on their 8th birthday or within five days after. Hempstead county men born in 1924 after August 80 1922 and those born in 1924 1929 195 1926 1927 1920 1929 should report and register. Laval Board hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with typos and instructions near 3 yen.
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Local Board No
Seluetive Service
Shold
Local Board Aid Register
Hempstead
Laval Board
78 Survivors Tell of Fight for Lives
Seventy eight survivors describe their struggle as a Beit disherighter sank near North Atlantic hurricane. The Teton British steamer drifted helplessly, while crewmen aboard the American ship Celestial rescued twenty. Argentine and Cosmopolitan vessels aided, all survivors reported in good condition.
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York
Capet Guard
Freeiay
Teton
New York
Ceeon
Bentiog
Aperelioat
Cis
New
Seek New Firra to Handle State Health Plan
A fragmented local report discusses plans to appoint Seek New Firra to manage the state health plan. The piece mentions hospital associations, policy letters, and several organizations, noting stakeholder interest and the need for leadership.
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Firra
UN Palestine War Mediator Bernadotte Shot and Killed
Report from consul in Jerusalem states Count Folke Bernadotte, UN mediator in Palestine, was ambushed and shot to death by four men likely from the Stern gang. Col. Serot, French observer, also killed. UN security officer Col. Wegley wounded. Preliminary account says the attackers blocked the route at Katamon and killed two men at close range with a sten gun before escaping. Bernadotte, linked to Red Cross and UN peace efforts, was a Swedish prince nephew renowned for mediating truces in Palestine.
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Washington
Aepl Re Suey
Jerusalem
Folke Bernadette
Stern Gang
Stern
John Joseph MacDonald
Serot
United Nations
MacDonald
Frank Wegley
U. N
Jeep
Count
Frank Begley
U.N
Associated Press
Folke Bernadotte
Iirid
Red Cross
Palestine
Bernadothe
Feinrich Hinmiler
Germany
Gustav
Sweden
Europe
Hyderabad State Surrenders to Indian Forces in War
Report from New Delhi Sept 7 states Hyderabad State has yielded in the war with the Dominion. The Nizam’s government announces a cease fire at 5:30 pm. Indian troops reach the Hyderabad outskirts amid heavy fighting as tanks, armored cars and air support aid the drive.
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Hyderabad
New Delhi
Mir Laisali
Nigam
Gss
Hydeabad
Min Osmainy Ali Khan
Karan
Pakistan
J- India
Paris
Trulia
Poona-sa
Wiegapatelr
Blind Man to Get Fare Paid
A blind hitchhiker seeks to reach New York for an operation. Joseph Siegal of Philadelphia offered to pay his train fare once located. Clar enel Puddicard, 30, once left Portland, Oregon, now travels with aid from a Chicago motorist until Siegal’s pledge. The man plans to continue seeking help and reach New York while awaiting funds.
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Chicago
uPa
Midwest
Zere Toray
New York
Clarenel Puddicard
Joseph Siegal
Poddicord
Portland
Ore
Henrik 5
Siegal
Timber Fire Threatens 300 Acres Near Hope
A large timber burn near Hope scorched about 300 acres causing smoke to drift over surrounding areas. Local crews reported difficult access amid rising winds while residents were urged to monitor emergency updates and shelter if advised. No injuries reported. investigators will assess spread and containment progress.
Public Invited to Hear Dr Bennett at Olchitoma A M College
Public invited to hear Dr Henry G Bennett, president of Olchitoma A M College in Oklahoma, with the event announced across county circles. The notice highlights his long service, church ties, and role at the college, inviting residents of Her pstead and Nevada counties to attend.
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Dr. Bennett
Henry G. Bennett
Olchitoma A & M College
3 Water
Oklahoma
Aletti
Bennett
Pirtle
Lane New
Ape
Bert
Herpstead
Nevada
Bennuts
de Bennett
Y J
Pare Ig
Seywihe Vai Baptist Avention
Dennett
Rey
Tori Kins
Diveedar
Departmeart
Eda
Calinat
Jd M College
Ind
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Alex. A. Washburn
DeGaulle
Hope
Caves
AMAL
Ene
Wistrand Carty
Hbo
Peggy Marie Pentecost
Melba Jo Kimberly
Betty Lou Roberts
Patsy Jo Roberts
Hope Merchants
Kimberly
Kiwanis Club
Miss. Moore
Rotary
Betty Roberts
American Legion
Patsy Joe Roberts
WOW
Miss Pentecost
VFW
Miss Hefner
Lions Club
Mary Loi Moore
Arthurdale Hefner
Horn
Hal Boyle
Maye
Ghee Ito
Peek
Sapna
Atyuiges Pvr
Alee
Guntjiebes
Roel
Waieet Nassien
UN Palestine War
India
Rezakars
Priivolunteer Maslersbu
Boelork
Lana Bey
Ces Sud Co
J.A. Jordan
Banas
Rade Mt. Jed Earls
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