Ballot measures spark tax and school funding clash
The piece argues for Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 41 to earmark all state general revenues for public schools until a set amount per child is reached, despite county opposition over revenues. It also notes a UN Security Council moment where the United States framed a veto as applicable only to major issues, not routine matters, predicting a precedent if Russia vetoes again.
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Judy Garland Freed by MGM Ends Studio Ties
Judy Garland wins release from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after 15 years with the studio. She plans a trip to New York with daughter Liza Minnelli and secretary Myrtle Cully, then hopes for screen or stage offers. Health and nerves led to suspensions, and MGM chairman Lew Wasserman said the release was granted for her happiness and career.
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Broadened draft law eyed to raise 3 million force
Washington October 30. A broadened draft law to raise and maintain a 3 million armed force for years to come is in prospect before year’s end. VA Vinson chairman of the house armed services committee said Congress will revise the law when it returns in November. Hershey urged four changes: extend service from 21 to 30 months. reduce hold on dependents for deferment. allow draft of some veterans under 26. cut physical and mental standards. He warned some draftees fail tests on purpose. Gen Clovis Byers defended the army’s methods. The army insists it needs capable manpower. Navy, Air Force, and Marines to testify.
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Ching May Be Pick For Wage Stabilization Board
Washington reports labor troubleshooter Ching, Truman’s top choice for mobilization era wage controls, may head a national wage stabilization board. Talks with Truman occurred this week as Congress authorizes price and wage controls if needed to end economic strains during defense build up.
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Truman Sails Tonight for Weeks Trip
President Truman sails on an eight week vacation aboard the yacht Williamsburg with staff. The party travels down the Potomac and up Chesapeake Bay docking nightly. they plan to return by Friday or Saturday with White House radio and navy courier updates.
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Television in Color May Go Before Courts
Washington reports speculation that color television may enter court review before it becomes a regular commercial service. FCC officials could be challenged to defend procedures as broadcasters expect a U S district judge to seek an injunction delaying further action pending broader consideration of the color plan.
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Russia Opposes Allies Crossing 38th Parallel
Bitter Russian opposition to United Nations forces crossing north of the 38th parallel in Korea looms in the powerless political committee. Andrei Vishinsky is expected to stall the order and push for a 48th parallel stop order, while Yugoslavia and India may side with the Soviet bloc. Britain leads a multination resolution calling for UN forces and a commission to unify and rehabilitate Korea, with Asian members likely to supervise elections and relief.
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It's a Simple Thing to Get Entertainment to Troops in Korea
Airman Howard Jackson of San Antonio, Texas opens Hollywood access to Korea by recording skits on tape for frontline troops. He has already played Jolson’s recording on Inchon beachhead, and asks studios to supply tapes. The idea aims to boost morale amid the war, noting vast demands for brief forgetfulness and entertainment.
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Jolson Recalls Whirlwind Korea War Front Tour
Hollywood report says Jolson, 62, returned from a rapid entertainment trip to Korea. He describes a younger American force, interruptions during performances, and accidents near front lines. He recounts asking a soldier what he fought for, and a brief exchange with officers about the dangers and his own illness.
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Teachers Meet in Magnolia for Education Association Session
Teachers from Columbia Hempstead Lafayette Miller counties gather October 4 in Magnolia for district MI Arkansas Education Association meetings. White at State A and M College and Negro at Magnolia venues with PTA members and patrons invited for all day sessions.
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Four Negroes Escape From Hospital at Little Rock
Four Black inmates escaped the Ar kansas State Hospital for Nervous Diseases in Little Rock by removing bars from a rotten window frame. Authorities say one fugitive, A. G. Murray, is dangerous and had been committed after allegedly killing his mother in law in Lincoln county last year. The others are identified as L. J. Hines Elijah Butler Tucker and Qozie Miles.
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UN Planes, North Korea Halt Troop Movements
Unclear text fragment mentions UN planes and North Korea with references to troops and a halt. No coherent events or dates could be established from the fragment.
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Hempstead 4-H Youths Rule at Third District Show
Hempstead County 4-H youth and general livestock judging teams captured top honors at the Third District Livestock Show. Donald Roy Brown led the 17 county 4-H daily judging, with Richard Lynn Hunt second and Mitla Ann Brown fourth. James C. Hutson, James Smith, and Kenneth Dale Singard placed among the top entrants. Hempstead’s general livestock team, Burrel Smittie, Travis England, and J. B. Ellen, will join three other district teams to represent Southwest Arkansas at the State show in Little Rock on October 2. They depart Hope at 6:40 a.m. to compete in dairy and livestock judging.
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Prohibition Seen as Legal Nightmare in Arkansas
Little Rock Sept 90 p r The statewide prohibition act would ban liquor manufacture and sale while allowing possession of not more than one quart. Circuit Judge J Sam Wood Fort Smith warned the measure creates a legal ordeal for judges and property owners, noting its possession clause permits drinking anywhere and could prompt unprecedented judgments against offenders.
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