National Defense Strikes Stir Public Debate
President Roosevelt faces mixed reaction as Allis-Chalmers plant disruption nears two months, with critics urging action while defenders cite democracy and labor rights. The piece notes Lloyd Spencer sworn in as U.S. senator, with NEA photo from Washington to Dallas accompanying the report.
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Lloyd Spencer
Washington
United States
Ywoday
Big Mic
Henry A. Witliee
Havlie W. Crrawing
Spencer
NEA
Senate
Dallas
Texas
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Caraway
NCA Washington
Stor
Henry A. Wallace
Center
Arkansas
John E. Miller
U. S
Hattie Caraway
Senator Spencer
FDR Accuses Italy of Sabotage in Press Conference
President Roosevelt accused Italy of sabotage and condemned the seizure of ships and crews linked to Germany. Secretary Hull rejected Axis protests, stating the action violated international law and treaty obligations, as Italy sought formal notes on custody and fate of 875 men and vessels.
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Hull
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Roberto Las
Geoyany
State Department
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Andy Talion
Gersmauty
Hess
Nazis Report Shipping Toll In North Atlantic
German high command says merchant shipping was heavily attacked in the North Atlantic by Luftwaffe forces. Reports claim many ships damaged or sunk, with losses mounting as Allied convoy protection remains strong.
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Berlin
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High Command
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Nivea
Te Luftwaffe
May Use Robinson for Balloon Training at Camp Robinson
The report from Camp Robinson Arkansas suggests a plan to establish a balloon training center at the 33rd division camp. Col L. & Hobs, camp executive officer, stated that a site has been sought and nine special boards are involved in evaluating the proposal.
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Robinson
Camp Robinson
Ark
Cranium Crackers Cranium Crackers
Puzzle item with true or false geography questions about seas, regions, and world capitals, presented in a comic page style for reader challenge.
Local Youths Drafted for Military Service
Three Hempstead county youths are to depart for Little Rock on April 18 for induction into military service at Camp Robinson. Names listed include Wey wall to Camp Jaacoh T. Robin son and others with dates in early April.
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Hempstead County
Little
Wey Wall
Camp
Jaacoh
T. Robinson
Yeere
Bulas A. Wy
Wile Urepaan
Will Rewakr
Camp Robinson
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Willie Wild West
Airliner Plunges in Swamp Injuring Sixteen Passengers
Miami reports a plane crash into a swamp injuring sixteen aboard, none seriously. Pilot Gerald O'Brien suffered a chest injury while trying to land. passengers describe the water filling the cabin as the plane settled. Mrs Crile praises the captain, observers note the water depth and rescue actions. (Continued on page four).
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Miami
Cleveland
Jacy
O'Brien
Beng
Yugoslav Fortifications Grow as Peace Talks Drift
Belgrade reports rush to reinforce the Varchir valley railheads as wartime pressure mounts. Cabinet delays follow the arrival of the peasant party leader, Vladivoi Mavok, amid efforts by Simovic and ministers to pursue peace talks. Estimated 1940 air industry output and factory space show notable growth amid strategic tensions.
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Varchir Valley
Ibuy
Dusan Simovic
Foreigni Wrs
Chost Pessant Party
Vladdoi Mavok
Mantehilo ‘Nicicie
Preseigu
Cablinet
Mivhick
RAF Strikes at Nazis in Africa
Cairo reports RAF raids against German and Italian forces along the Libyan Mediterranean coast. Night bombings targeted Tripoli and the Mersa Brega area, with claims of heavy attacks and 3,000 Axis prisoners taken. A stray note mentions Wild Acres Maryland birds but lacks context.
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Cairo
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Libya
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Middle East
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Tripoli
Sangmele
A Thought For If Ye Forgive Men Their Trespasses
A short reflective line from a religious text, noting forgiveness as a higher divine principle. Matthew 6 Bible reference hints at forgiveness to receive forgiveness, urging mercy toward others as a spiritual duty.
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Sales School to Close Here
The Salesmanslin School sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and led by Miss Every Schoffhaus er, a Distributive Education Specialist, will end next Wednesday with a general meeting. Certificates will be awarded to those who complete the tie course. A special program is planned and the public is invited. State officials are expected to attend. Those who attended but were warned out may receive certificates if they attend the next two meetings. Over 600 attendees have joined the city hall nights and morning sessions. nearly two hundred certificates will be issued for completing the course. Attendance has been high for the town size, per Miss Schoffhau ser. (Continued on Page Four).
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Chamber of Commerce
Scott Stare
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Wad Dolar
Cox Drug Store
American Cyanamid takes over Arkansas Bauxite mines
In a corporate action, American Cyanamid and Chemical announced Friday it had taken over the operation and properties of the Arkansas Bauxite Company in Saline County. The firm will place the mines into its capacity production at once.
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Arkansas
Saline County
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Singing Service Planned at Spring Hill Church
O. J. Phillips of Spring Hill announced Friday a special singing service at Spring Hill Baptist church Sunday night. Several quality will attend and the public is invited.
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O. J. Phillips
Spring Hill
Spring Hill Baptist Church
Hempstead Stock Thieves Strike North Hempstead
State police report cattle thieves used a large rock to enter farms in north Hempstead county on Thursday. Three head of livestock were taken, a bull aged about one year from D Yellen’s barn and two young heifers from Mack Poisons’ barn in Washington. Tracks indicate a trio of men. a large dual-wheel truck headed toward Hope from Washington amid early rain. No arrests yet.
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North Hempstead
D. Yellen
Washington
Hope
Roosevelt plans action as Ford strike triggers federal move
Detroit reporters note President Roosevelt preparing a response amid U A W strikes at Ford. Federal restraining orders target interference and the Communist party. defense mediation board seeks settlement. Judge Tuttle calls the situation an emergency as production halts at River Rouge.
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Milwaukee
Stims
War Department
Defense Mediation Board
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McCormick
Roosevelt
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United Automobile’ Workers
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Japs Change High Officials In Government Reshuffle
TOKYO Japan’s army and navy leaders were moved into key posts in a cabinet reshuffle and planning board. Maj Gen Teichi Suzuke was named president of the planning board as Premier Prince Fumimaro Konoye and others seek a larger role for the government in tackling economic difficulties.
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Teichi Suzuke
Fumimara Konnye
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