Norway Battles and Diplomatic Moves Across Europe
Reports describe German advances toward Oslo and strikes against Norwegian targets while British air and sea actions hinder the Nazi effort. In Bucharest, Romania suspends Danube freight, hinting at an embargo as German pressure mounts on Roumania, with King Carol's government resisting German demands and planning to list wartime export prohibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipmer Roumania
Roumanian Go
Tatarescu
Germa
Germany
Roumania
Roumani
Lebensawn
Carol
Karl Clodius
Geman Trade Commission
Roumanian
Articsles
Roumagnia
Giurgiu
Cold snap spares Arkansas fruit crops but alarms growers
University of Arkansas officials report no fruit damage at the experimental farm despite 33 degree Friday and 30 degree Saturday lows. Northwest Arkansas growers fear serious losses to peaches and strawberries, though apples and grapes may fare better. horticulturist J R Cooper notes hopeful signs for apples and grapes while strawberry buds appear largely intact. Dry wind aided less favorable outcomes for apples, with rivers remaining at flood levels in parts of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Arkansas Fruit and Truck
Northwest
Arkinss
Northwest Mit
J. R. Cooper
University of Arknawsas
Arkansas
Ouachita
South
First Lady Mrs Roosevelt greeted by 10000 at Fort Smith
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt spoke on a typical day at the White House in Fort Smith Arkansas drawing an estimated 10000 people along Garrison avenue. Accompanied by Mrs Joseph T Robinson and Mrs Henry Read Sr the First Lady rode in an automobile to a reception after the lecture. Fort Smith school bands and 18 apple blossom queens helped line the procession as the Northwest Arkansas Apple Blossom Pilgrimage continued.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Franklin DB. Roosevelt
White House
Garrison Avenue
Joseph T. Robinson
Little Rock
Henry €. Read
Bard of
Sparks Mermorial
Deuteronomy 2:13 Quotation About Wise Men and Tribes
A biblical verse fragment urges wise men to listen and be noted among their tribes. It speaks of guidance, leadership, and passage over a boundary set by Deuteronomy imagery.
Pan American Day Quiz Test on American Geography
A brief two question teaser asking for the Latin American country nicknamed the shoe string republic and the capital of Paraguay, plus the smallest American republic by area and the two American republics on the game board. Answers appear on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Tomor
Purgsuay
Reds Plan a Mexican Revolt So Dies Declares
Rep Dies of Texas says Russia and Germany plot to spark a Mexican upheaval and install a puppet government at the U S doorstep. He cites Communist groups in the United States ready to recruit for a Mexican coup and questions veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.
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Washington
Rep. Dies
Dtexas
Russia
Germany
Mexico
United States
House
Sme
Abraham Lincoln Brigade
Barcelona
Spain
California May Get the Last Laugh
Washington writer Sy Stinnett argues the census migrant issue could reshape state power. He reflects on Oklahoma’s loss of farmers to migration, estimating up to 200,000 people, potentially halting representation and federal highway funds for Oklahoma while others gain.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
Oklahoma
John Steinbeck
California
New Hempstead Jail to Be Filled by Scouts
The new Hempstead county jail will be occupied Saturday night by 9 to 100 Boy Scouts of Hope. Scouts are urged to bring a blanket or two for personal use as they report at 7 20 oclock for the bunking party.
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Hempstead County
Boy i Scouts of Hope
Probation for L S U and Baylor Amid Scandals
The Southern Association places Louisiana State University on probation after governance turmoil linked to the James Monroe Smith case. Baylor University in Waco and Judson College in Marion also receive probationary status amid ongoing inquiries into higher education governance. A Florida State College for Women educator Roy Hinson denied as president successor to Loyola University’s Roy P. A. Roy.
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Atlanta
Louisiana State University
James Monroe Smith
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
ARH
L. S. UW
Commission On Higher Institutions of the
Louisiana
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Baylor
Baylor University of
Florida State College For Women
Tallahassee
Fla
Roy
P. A. Roy
Loyola University
New Orleans
Marginal Swiss Coal Mines Open After Twenty Years
Wartime conditions revive Swiss coal mining in Valais near Lausanne. Three new small deposits are restored to production as European conflict drives coal demand and prices higher.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Valais
Europe
Cotton futures open and close brief in New York
The Cotton market opened in New York on July 1 at 30.44 cents and closed at 10:43. The midday stagnation at the stock depot ended at 10:89 with no major movement disclosed.
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New York
Tuberculin Test Begins In Hope Schools
The Arkansas State Board of Health, at the request of the PTA, will start tuberculin testing in Hope white schools. The program, overseen by County Health Officer Dr. J. Martindale and physicians, aims to detect active or latent infection using X rays when needed. Testing is voluntary and safe, not mandatory, with option to use a personal physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas State Board of Health
Parent-Teacher Association
J. Martindale
Bery Henry
CCC Quota Is Hiked in State Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK State Welfare Commissioner John B Thompson received authorization for enrollment of an additional 5179 youths from Arkansas for the Civilian Conservation Corps. The total quota for April rises to 2519 and county welfare units report the entire quota will be enrolled before April 20. A Henry VIII gold coin was called a George.
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Little Rock
John B. Thompson
Arkansas
Civilian Conservation Corps
Thompson
Local merchant offers to pay parking fines for customers
In Tillamook Oregon a main street shopkeeper advertises he will pay all parking fines for customers while they shop to cope with a rigid enforcement of a full hour parking rule. He reports business has improved enough to absorb the fines. Infants clothing remains restricted in Germany with rationing after the war outbreak and extra allowances are available to encourage knitting baby clothes.
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Tillamook
Ore
Germany
Road Contracts Awarded Friday in Arkansas
The state Highway Commission awarded contracts for road and bridge work totaling about 370000 dollars. Projects include Craighead county 3.6 miles of blacktop on State 1 and a 3.2 mile U S 79 corridor in Ouachita county. Several firms from Little Rock and Memphis secured bids, with one right of way delay held for Lake Village Greenville relocation.
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Little Rock
State Highway Commission
W. W. Mitchell
Pointsett County
U. S
Trumann Road
J. B. Michael & Co
Memphis
Ouachita County
U.S
Camden South Road
DB. F. Jones Construction Company, Inc
J. P. Mc
Lake Village
Greenville
Miss
Mississippi River
Fair Oaks
Cross County
Stuttgart
Arkansas County
Pigs Die After Sow Bears Thirteen Pups in Crane
In Crane Missouri a sow on Jim Comner’s property bore thirteen piglets the day of the thirteenth. Three piglets died soon after birth and neighbors note the unusual litter. Lettuce was introduced to England from Holland in 1520.
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Crane
Jim Comner
Jim
Main Street
England
Holland
Archie C. Smith Named Moderator in Ouachita Presbytery
The Ouachita Presbytery adjourned its semi annual two day session with Rev. Archie C. Smith of DeQueen elected moderator and Rev. Herndon McCain of Arkadelphia named temporary clerk. About 50 attendees from 25 churches heard reports as two ministers joined from other presbyteries and one candidate was received while Ridley Barnett was licensed to preach. Commissioners were chosen to attend the General Assembly in Chattanooga May 22 to 26, 1940, including Rev. A. C. Smith and Rev. Thos. Brewster and elders Abe Collis and Howard Abraham. The fall meeting is set for Marlbrook Presbyterian Church in October.
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Presbytery
Ouachita
Archie C. Smith
DeQueen
Herndon McCain
Arkadelphia
Ridley Barnett
Presbyterian Seminary
Louisville
General Assembly
Chattanooga
Tenn
A. C. Smith
Ark
Thos
Brewster
Hope
Abe Collis
Howard Abraham
Marlbrook Presbyterian Church
Prescott Obituary J Ben Phillips Dies at 76
PRESCOTT J Ben Phillips 76 died suddenly Thursday at 12 40 PM at his home on route Five. He is survived by three sons Claud Phillips Great Bend Kansas Olin Phillips Pampa Texas and Jesse Phillips Prescott route five. Five daughters Mrs Ethel Thompson Willisville Mrs Myrtle Bailey Phoenix Arizona Mrs Edna Thornton Chandler Oklahoma Mrs Inez Steed Blevins and Mrs Freda Ward this city. Two brothers Will Phillips Centerpoint and T Lu Phillips and one sister Mrs Dorg Burns Blevins.
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Prescott
J. Ben Phillips
Claud Phillips
Great Bend
Kan
Olin Phillips
Pampa
Texas
Jesse Phillips
Ethel Thompson
Willisville
Myrtle Bailey
Phoenix
Ariz
Edna Thornton
Chandler
Okla
Inez Steed
Blevins
Freda Ward
This City
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Narvik
Trondsheim
Rontmania
Pens
Bucharest
Wey. Ork. Gity
QUIZZ
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Veterans of Spain
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Congress
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Hugin
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Denmar
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Poland
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