Dakar and West Africa Under Axis Pressure
Foreign correspondents in Sierra Leone describe Dakar as a potential flashpoint in World War II. Allied shipping fears, German threat, and Vichy French divisions loom as Britain and the United States weigh a possible African advance. Goree Island fortress and nearby defenses underscore the danger of a land or sea strike along the West African coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Leone
Dakar
Bathhurst
Freetown
Takara
Accra
Lagos
Gibraltar
Stres
Goree
Iai
Inél-Isle
Garee
Richelieu
France
Africa
Bathurst
Lakar
Vichy
Reta
French planes harassed over Freetown sky
After weeks of reconnaissance over Freetown, two carps repeatedly dodged anti-aircraft fire as dusk fell. Hurricane fighters landed from a cargo ship, but the next day French planes again returned, both shot down. One crashed on a hillside while two crewmen who bailed out reported deep anger at the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakar
Freetown
War era vehicle use rules extend to Hempstead licensing
The article outlines permitted and restricted uses for trucks and vehicles in Hempstead, detailing categories for farm, industrial, and public service transportation. It specifies that rubber tires are essential for certain equipment and lists scenarios where certificates may be issued, including transport for war-related facilities and essential government work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FLA
Prescott News Cases In Circuit Court in Nevada County
Case tried Tuesday in Nevada County Circuit Court involved Joe Downs Arkansas Fuel Oil Co. Downs received a $2000 judgment with E F McFaddin of Hope and Bb. L Mitchell of Prescott for Downs, Jim Bush for Arkansas Fuel Oil Co. A settled case Charles Evans vs Swanton Motor Sales Co. and A J Hicks yielded a $400 judgment for the plaintiff with L L Mitchell. McRae Thompson of Prescott and Edward Steel of Texarkana represented the defendant as H C Trevillion vs L J Naperskie and D Curtis set for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada County
Joe Downs
Arkansas Fuel Oil Company
Plaintife
E. F. McFaddin
Hope
Bb. L. Mitchell
Prescott
Downs
Jim Bush
Arkansas Fuel Qil Company
Charles Evans
Swanton Motor Sales Ceat
A. J. Hicks
Plantiff
L. L. Mitchell
McRae and Thompkins
Edward and Steel
Texarkana
H. C. Trevillion
L. J. Naperskie
D. Curtis
Social Notes From Little Rock Trip and Meetings
Society items report Mrs Milton Whitaker and son visiting Mrs Fannie Newth in Little Rock while Mrs Dexter Bush visits relatives in Texarkana. Violet Coe returns from visit to son in Sheppard Field Texas. Families Matt Hitt and Tom Bemis drive to Little Rock. Jennie Mildred McRae leaves Lindenwood College for spring holidays. Garden Pilgrimage attendees include Mrs C Mamby Mrs Lasetter and Miss Hamby in Natchez. Local meetings cover Mission Study led by Mrs J W Kennedy at First Methodist and WCTU meeting at Mrs Myrrah home with 2:30 start plus Thursday Contract Club at Mrs Orrin Elsworth.
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Milton Whitaker
Bobsby
Little Rock
War Effort Transportation Rules and Ta Pan Alley Songs
In wartime policy text, restrictions on vehicle ownership and operation are noted, including provisions for traveling salesmen and essential equipment transport. The passage also mentions a shift away from ballads toward more practical war songs offered to Ta Pan Alley, signaling a push for concise, action oriented content.
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Ta Pan Alley
Cantor Extends War Comedy
Eddie Cantor recalls his 25 year Broadway career from the New Amsterdam Roof to the theatre stage. He notes audience nerves during wartime and says he has volunteered full time for the government, aiding morale with entertainment while stressing the need for broader support beyond laughter. Cantor began in 1911 with Bedini and Arthur in a blackface vaudeville act.
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Tom Wolf
NEA
New York
America
Flo Ziegfeld
New Amsterdam Roof
Wiegfeld
New Amsterdam
Ince
Hie
Eddie Cantor
Kid Boots
Helax
Bedini
Arthur
Tabernacle to Close Revival at Hope Gospel Tabernacle
The Hope Gospel Tabernacle revival enters its third and final week with rising attendance. Evangelists Rev. and Mrs. Bid HH Campbell of Little Rock lead nightly services after Tuesday's large turnout, with Mrs Campbell singing and Rev S A Mays directing congregational singing. Sunday is expected to be a campaign highlight.
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Hope Gospel Tabernacle
Tabernacle
Bid HH. Campbell
Little Rock
Campbell
Funny? A look back at escalating war talk and world events
The text recounts a zigzag of prewar and wartime events from 1939 to 1941, noting Hitler's rejection of FDR’s anti war proposals, Mussolini’s stance, Yugoslavia, Romania, and invasions of Denmark Norway Greece and Libya era. It questions contemporary views by contrasting past tensions with current expectations.
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Japan
Hitler
FDR
Great Britain
Mussolini
New York
Maly
Butte Tire Dealer Uncovers Theft Ring Among Boys
A Butte tire dealer was shocked to learn from police that he had been buying stolen tires from two youths. His surprise deepened when he discovered the boys had been stealing from his own warehouse and reselling the tires to him.
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Butte, Mont
Butte
Eddie Cantor and Banjo Eyes reminisce on stage
The piece recalls Bedini’s desire to stand out and Cantor joining the act with burnt cork. Eddie calls Banjo Eyes his favorite show and praises a convincing drunk scene he does not personally relate to. He denies a secret Hamlet wish and hints at future straight comedies without song or vaudeville antics.
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Bedini
Cantor
New York
Eddie
Banjo
Eddio
Color Motion Picture Of Hope Filmed On Location
Wayne A. Cayton of Reelife Motion Picture Co. films Hope activities on location with a feature showing planned at the Saenger theater next Wednesday and Thursday April 8 and 9. Local groups schools bands and city officials are to be photographed and mothers with children up to six invited to participate without charge.
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Wayne A. Cayton
Reelife Motion Picture Company
Hope Activites
Remmel Young
Snen- Her Theater
Police and Fire Department
Chamber of Vamimerce
Audientes
Rialta
Suenger
Rotary and
Kiwanis
Saenger
Hope
Defense Won't Win the War, Says Col Kernan
Washington observers evaluate Lt. Col. W. F. Kernan’s bestseller Defense Will Not Win the War. They debate offensive strategy versus defensive myths and whether Berlin should remain a focal objective or if Japan’s role changes the plan.
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Tom Wolf
NEA Service
Washington
W. F. Kernan
Kernan
Hitler
Col. Kernan
Americs
Col. Keenan
U. S
France
Britain
America
U. SS
Stall
Garee
Gol. Kernan
Japan
Germany
Berlin
Taly
Luke
Cal. Kornan
Nevessay
Col, Kernan
Col. Keranan
Jane
War Materials Roll From Prison At San Quentin
San Quentin, Calif. the largest in the country, devotes about 10 000 man hours daily to war production. The big jute mill supplies sandbag sacking and burlap for camouflage while convict shops produce sirens stirrup pumps and field equipment. Donald M. Nelson forwards a description of the program as a suggestion for salvaging prison labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin
Calif
California State
Nag
Donald M. Nelson
Countey's
Rocky Road of Thre Rationing on the Pacific Coast
On the Pacific coast two individuals solved rationing problems by improvisation. Portland showmaker Charles Danner assembled old car parts with bolts and drove his creation 60 miles at up to 50 miles per hour. Nevada? California resident Nathan Bell of Glendale fashioned a wheel block toy to aid travel, noting it rides fine if you don’t push too far.
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San Francisco
cPi
Charles Danner
Portland
Ile
Nathan Bell
Gleidale
Calif
Yankee Ingenuity in the Artillery
Newport News dispatch notes Battery Th of the 246th Coast Artillery at Port Monroe lacking anti-neveral gun targets. Crews improvised two 18 inch pipes, a cast iron collar, metal rings, and rubber bands into a makeshift tank sighting frame. A test firing used a towed truck, extending the experiment to about 250 yards.
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Newport News
246Th Coast Artillery
Port Monroe
Critics Question Kernan Plan for Major Allied Invasion
The piece debates Col Kernan's bold invasion scheme, noting it demands enormous forces and shipping capacity without feasible logistics. Critics argue few officers hold enough data to judge timing and method, while asserting the core premise that offensive seizure wins wars remains contested amid broader strategic doubt.
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Dakarsky
Hempstead
Norway
Nasjonal Samling
Quisling Party
Haaken
Prescott News
Woman's Society of Christian Service of
The
First Methodist Church
J. W. Kennedy
Plb. Myrrah
Orrin Elsworth
RED Cross
Princess Debbs
Bieges
Rev. Campbell
India
Coca-Cola Company
Pusatoes
Coca- Cola
Va West
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