Voting as Civic Duty in 1646 and Today
Washington editor argues Americans lag in turnout in 1646 style and in modern elections. He cites Britain and Germany surpassing 80 percent, notes impact of city life on responsibility, and urges voting Nov 7 as crucial to democracy. He recalls OPA turnover and Chester Bowles’ political move as cautionary examples.
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Australia
Italy
West Germany
Russia
Glde
Sowles
OPA
Forrestal
Johnson
Marshall
Bowles
Gies
Washington
Hinton Showcases Giant Watermelons in New Mexico
From Carlsbad Daily Current Argus a clipping highlights hempstead county Arkansas farmer Claud Hinton and Mrs. Jo Jean Aycock beside a 150 pound watermelon display. The two giant melons were shown with a four column photograph and indicate Arkansas growers’ record watermelons displayed in Carlsbad Hardware Co window.
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Carlebad
New Mexico
Current Argus
Jo Jean Aycock
Arkansas
Carlsbad, ‘Hardware Co
Yerger Tiger Booster Club Organized
Felix Evans and W V Rutherford organized a Yerger High booster group in Hope to promote school consciousness for Hope and surrounding territory. Officers include President Thomas C Davis and Treasurer Mary Joney. The club meets the first and third Tuesdays at 7 pm at the school.
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Felix Evans
Yerger High School
W. V. Rutherfoyd
Citizens of Hope
Hope
Ag Folpene
Thomas C. Davis
Fred Scott
Sec
Earnestine Friergan
Treas
Mary wJoney
Third District Livestock Show Opens in Hope
Fair Park in Hope hosts the Third District Livestock Show with stockmen moving in cattle and horses for a $5,600 prize pool. The event runs September 25 to 30 featuring a large parade and Burr Andrew’s rodeo with no grounds admission. Parade leaders include Mr. and Mrs. Leon Arnold from Texarkana, and local clubs will participate. Community entries are urged by Friday.
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Fair Park
Hope
Burr Andrew
Leon Arnold
Texarkana
Arnold
Arkansas Third District
Ben Owen
B and B marks 13th year week celebration
Dewey Baker owner of B and B supermarket at Second and Hazel streets marks the 19th anniversary of the store and the first at its current location today and Saturday. The event features music, special programs and interview records for customers to keep with Baker inviting all to visit during the two days.
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Dewey Baker
B &B
Second
Hazel Streets
Baker
Shipbuilders May Go on Strike in Camden
About 6,000 workers at New York Shipbuilding in Camden carried out a sit down protest after a mass layoff and new government orders. Union leaders warned of an indefinite stoppage if needed, as 1,100 men were furloughed last week amid structural changes to three 13,000 ton liners.
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Camden
N. J
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
AFL
Thomas Sallin
Camden Yards
Hopewell Hopewell Yerger Yerger Sixroom units planned for Negro schools
The plan includes two Sixroom units for the Negro elementary program at Yerger and Hopewell sites, five classrooms added to Negro high, and a broader Hopewell improvement program funded by a 25 mill tax levy. The package, up for Hope School District 1-A election on September 26, also covers painting, furniture, sewage and water work, and a new junior high building at White school. A 07 E00 bond issue, 20 years, is proposed to finance new and enlarged facilities, with a continuing annual levy until debt is paid.
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Yerger
Hopewell
Hope
Newro
Rahan White School
Fulton
Board of Directors
Rally Day Program At First Presbyterian Church
In observance of Rally Day on Sunday September 24 the First Presbyterian Church Sunday School presents a 1030 am program in the church auditorium with the theme People People People A special offering for Education funds regional directors assistants free literature for churches vacation Bible schools and Higher Education work The event includes promotion certificates for children promoted between departments.
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First Presbyterian Church
Division of Higher Education
Chemist Gets 15 Years for Spying for Russia
Greenville Senn Sept 22 Alfred Dean Slack chemist was sentenced to 15 years in prison for spying for Russia during World War II. Prosecutors sought 20 years but Attorney General McGrath urged a harsher term, citing Slack’s role in feeding munitions secrets and linking him to atomic spy Harry Gold. Slack pleaded guilty at arraignment after leaving Knox County jail in Knoxville. Continued on Page Two.
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Greenville
Senn
Alfred Dean Slack
Russia
J. Howard McGrath
U. S
Robert L. Taylor
Slack
McGrath
Harry Gold
Philadelphia
Taylor
Knox County
Knoxville
Tenn
Many American GIs Feel About Japanese Girlfriends
In Korea north of Taegu a U S doughboy describes romances between American soldiers and Japanese women. He cites mixed motives from opportunism to longing for stability, noting some unions become genuine partnerships. A private reads a Tokyo cabaret letter from a girl awaiting him, highlighting devotion, risk, and the wartime distance shaping fragile bonds. War and peace contours frame these personal tales, as told by Hal Boyle.
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Hal Boyle
Korea
Taegu
Japan
Tokyo
Moon
Sky
Moody Dies at 69 in South Main Home
Marshall H. Moody died last night at his home on South Main Street at age 69. He is survived by his widow, four brothers F T Moody of Waldo C G Moody of Hope Ben Moody of Clarendon Cecil S Moody of San Antonio and three sisters Mrs W M Fincher of Waldo Mrs Mattie Lavender and Miss Hattle Moody of Dallas. Funeral services set for 3 p m Saturday at Herndon Cornelius Funeral Home with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Marshall H. Moody
South Main Street
F. T. Moody
Waldo
C. G
Hope
Ben
Moody
Clarendon
Cecil S. Moody
San Antonio
W. M. Fincher
Mattie Lavender
Miss Hattle Moody
Dallas
Herndon- Cornelius
Rose Hill
Bride-to-Be Fleeing Threat From Phantom Whistler
Paradis Louisiana September 22 an 18 year old bride to be hid from a phantom whistler who has threatened to kill her before her marriage to her fiancé October 1 Mrs Clifford Catlow said she had sent her daughter away from the home amid the family’s troubling tale of fear and pursuit
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Paradis
Whistler
Clifford Catlow
Five Hurt in Three-Way Wreck Near Highway 67
Five persons were hurt in a three way crash eight miles west of Arkadelphia on Highway 67. Wayne Cagle 28 suffered a leg injury and was taken to a Little Rock hospital. R Russell of Okolona and Mrs Mattie Fuller 25 of Dallas were in the other vehicle. Four others in the highway department truck were injured with leg or knee injuries. two occupants escaped unhurt. A subsequent wreck occurred involving a wrecker chain causing a second collision but no injuries. State police investigator Ward investigated.
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Pout
Highway
Wayne Cagle
Arkadelphia
Highway Department
R. §. Russell
Okolona
Mattie Fuller
Dandas
Cagle
Josephine
Little Rock
B. L. Dorman
Truman Fawlkner
Ray Cranfield
Forrest Cobb
T. E. Phillips
James Matthews
New Brunswick
Ward
Miss King Crowned Queen of Nevada County Fair 1950
Miss Kay King of Prescott crowned queen in a six contestant Nevada County Fair pageant at the Prescott fair grounds with master of ceremonies George Frazier and judges Olle Olsen Eva Reynerson Doyle Reeves. Gene Hale, president of the fair association, performed the crowning amid a large crowd.
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Nevada County
Prescott
Miss King
Washington Dispatch on Truman Veto and Home Front Subversives
Washington dispatch indicates President Truman aims to curb home front subversives who threaten unity. House factions plan actions, while discussions focus on veto power and wartime governance amid ongoing security concerns.
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Washington
Rhaban
Truman
Santeniig
Election Judges for Annual School Election Across Districts
Fragmentary list of election officials from Hempstead and various districts dated 1860 outlining judges and clerks for multiple school districts. Names include judges in several boxes with sheriffs and clerks noted, showing scattered records of local election administration.
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Thal
Hempstead
W. “Sampson
James Waite
Om Gamble
OF. Walker
Blevins
H. Nolen
W. B. Cummings
He Beauchamp
Mes. Heyman ,Brown
Elgin’ Campbell
R.C. Taylor
Patmos
John Laha
O. B
Rasen Cuerks
B. Begven
Don Griffith
Patrick
Dailey Brothers Circus Ends Season Early
The Dailey Brothers Circus canceled four Arkensag performances and limited cities due to unseasonable weather. A spokesman blamed the decision on fer weather conditions, announcing that the night show would be the season's final performance in Hot Bp.
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Cee
Foxenesieée
Arkensag
Sokrnih
Sai
Qwopaur
Acanon
Cou
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Nik
Washington Corraepondent
Hinton
Yerger Tiger Booster Club
Wey
Presbyterian Church
States
M. H. Moody
Bride
Nevada
Union
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