08 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1940
Page
1
In a terse report the incident centers on temporary staff and a contact at Miss Mary Dixon with Nevada Home Demonstration Agent Portur serving as Home Restrictor at Central High. The readable lines suggest a staffing or supervisory matter tied to the Nevada Home program.
The article profiles Deanna Durbin as a poised rising star in Hollywood, noting her appeal and musical talents. It discusses her cautious public image shaped by her mother’s management, her film and stage interest, and her limited time for new projects amid a busy schedule of plays and performances. It also mentions ongoing interest in her potential future roles and personal development.
A Montana reader compliments Kentucky for its horses and scenery while noting broken arms and slow handwriting. Harry J. Jon, editor of the Board of Trade in Wisville Ky, reports receiving warm missives asking for information about the state.
A Wichita man Wes son Wilmur Kyns reports he has kept a daily diary for seven years despite failing health. The note highlights his long habit and the personal record of daily life.
District Attorney O'Dwyer extends murder investigations into members listed on the roll of death cases connected to Murder Inc. authorities pursue links to the killings and related organized crime activity as inquiries widen.
A partial OCR docket lists numerous individuals including David Gordon Joe Massaria Sammy Model Alex Alpert Louis Amberg John Spider Martha Tyving Abraham Meats Mortis Kessler Joseph Rosen Dutch Schultz Trving Ashkenas Soloman Goldstein Samuel Silverman Frenchy Carillot Irving Penn Walter Sage Yoel Miller Charles Sherman George Rudnick and others, with number of participants unknown.
Bruce Catton reports inside the White House clash over selling military aircraft abroad. Treasury led talks with Morgenthau while War and Navy chiefs resisted, claiming limited supplies at home. Minnesota congressman Maas says planes are needed and shortages hinder defense efforts as allies may gain more planes. Trade with Japan remains legally adjustable, but no practical impact noted.
Reviver eat Little Rock reports Winfred Lake of De Queen entered the race for prosecuting attorney of the Ninth District. The district includes Little River Sevier Howard Pike and Hemp counties with current representative Byron Geodon of Nashville.
The Hope baseball team the Butterflies will face Providence Sunday at Fair Park starting at 1 p m. Providence has practiced hard and aims to win. Two weeks ago Providence beat Hope 5 to 3 and now shows new equipment as they seek an edge in this clash.
Baseball exhibition action mixed results across multiple sites. White Sox rally past Pirates after early two run deficit while other matchups feature Washington beating Boston, Philadelphia beating Pensacola, St Louis beating Pensacola style. Browns close season with minor league foe ahead of Cubs series.
A long running dispute in Independence centers on a hedge and a moved house footnote. A resident who changed address must re register to vote under the current law. The fray shows how address changes trigger re registration rules.
Sen. Schwelledbach seeks action to embargo goats used in the War on China with no hearing yet. Sen. May probes foreign propaganda, resolution 48 sponsored by Sen. Clawly of Missouri clears foreign relations committee. Hope is the measure curbs hot stories by next session. Ambsia’s trailer population nears 1,000,000 at 2938.
Baseball writer notes Frank McCormick of the Cincinnati Reds and rookie Myron Mika McCormick competing for a first base job. The piece compares McCormick to a famed teammate, discusses hitting style and baserunning, and cites other players competing for spots as spring training unfolds in Tampa. The analysis blends nostalgia with talent scouting.
A New York NEA service report surveys a generation of stage families in Ebner Rice’s Two on an Island. The Adler lineage dominates with Luther Adler and Sylvia Sidney among in-laws. Lucien and Luts Adley John Craven and Murthy Howe appear as kin of vaudeville pedigrees. Young stars like Murthy Herge and John Craven’s grandson status are noted alongside the Nose end of Broadway dynasties. Dyke Eliot Nugent is tied to The Male Animal as a contemporary link to college theater.
Los Angeles reports Bertrand Russell facing moral objections over philosophy teaching duties at City College. He defends exposing students to sexual experience topics and argues censorship harms reform, while critics cite remarks on marriage and adultery and warn of campus disruption.
In Colorado charges involve theft of poultry with day daylight timing affecting the statute. Investigations traced the culprits via footprints and witness reports, linking the crime to a local party. the value thresholds determine charges.
Fragmentary OCR text references a water trough scene and an unconscious person, with unclear names and events. It notes renewal of activity and mentions Verarris Payas and Leluie in garbled form, lacking coherent dates, places, or identifiable organizations.
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