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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1943
Page
4
Social notes from Daisy Heard list meetings and hostesses across April 14 to 16. Includes speakers at the Methodist church, Lime Garden club events, Masonic visits, bridge club results, and visits by members from Tepeville, Pine Bluff, and Murphy.
Philadelphia April 14 Lanky rookie Jim Tyack eyed Shibe Park as he hoped to break in with Connie Mack's Athletics. The former Hollywood and Little Rock outfielder said he aims to earn playing time, improve his batting, and prove himself after a slow start in prior seasons.
Bill King reports the National AAU wartime boxing trials show a deep, well-trained field. Cleveland led with nine servicemen among winners as 32 semi-finalists emerge, including powerfully talented flyweight and middleweight prospects from Port Sill and Cleveland.
In a tense congressional session the Senate debates education funding and a farm supply package while the Truman committee hears from the cabinet secretary on conservation funding. William M. Jeffers discusses civilian supply measures as the House weighs a $707,000,000 agriculture assistance bill. The Military, Ways and Means committees review Interior defense expenditures and trade agreement inquiries.
A wide World Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr collects quirky wartime sports anecdotes. It references Wojciech, a Syracuse showman of many prizes, U.S. teams, military figures, and the Chicago Pro football meeting with anecdotes about Bert Bell, Bill Dodsey, and Dudley. It mentions naval baseball rosters, a Michigan air base, and a Youngstown trainer, plus a new book on boxing and hand-to-hand combat.
In Radnor Pa a memorial note recalls William L. Nevin 80 former president of John Wanamaker stores died last night. Nevin, Philadelphia native, spent 47 years with Waithmakers before he retired.
In a storm drenched jungle trek, Allison Topping endures a brutal mule ride with Barry and Renaldo as they move toward a distant estancia. A Mayan heritage hint surfaces, a poisonous compadre tree looms, and a near disaster with a bogged baggage mule brings Allison to decisive action aiding the trapped animal despite fatigue.
Spring training notes from multiple camps: Ossie Bluege optimistic about Washington Senators pitching and double play pairing of Gerry Priddy and Johnny Sullivan. Browns shift Ganks to left field with Kreevich to center, McQuillen inducted into Navy. Cubs and White Sox finish Indiana training with Sox hampered by injuries to three outfielders. Connie Mack retains John Burrows amid Philadelphia Athletics versus Boston Braves. Tommy Bridges to start for Detroit Tigers against Minneapolis Millers as camp winds down.
Editor notes a leading role for newspapers in the 13 billion dollar second world war loan drive. Roy A Roberts argues it is a personal citizen duty, not a Treasury drive, urging sacrifices to fund the war, curb inflation, and prevent victory by enemy forces.
New York April 14 Count Fleet made a brisk debut in the Derby prep scene. Spectators praised the colt’s speed and poise, noting the strong support from trainers and bettors who see a bright path toward the Kentucky Derby on May 1.
London reports the loss of the 14,650 ton British submarine depot ship Odin Me Vas in the Mediterranean. The admiralty withheld news at the time, as it was not clear if the enemy knew the ship had sunk.
San Francisco April 14 two convicts reportedly dead and a third believed drowned after an Alcatraz escape attempt. Warden James A. Johnston said the four men bound guards and fled from the model shop. Fred Hunter of Ohio, 43, was last checked. James A. Boarman 24 and Fred G. Hamilton 36 died in the bay. Harold M. Breit 31 was recovered alive with an elbow wound.
Jersey City bout saw Charles Lewis outpoint Carla Cue vus in a 123 to 121 decision. Harford and Bowby Lakin posted wins. Red Doty defeated Hartford. Dusty Wilkerson stopped Teon Ford in Philadelphia, while Hilly White knocked out Manuel Rosa.
An inexpensive home remedy claims to ease rheumatic, neuritis, and arthritis pain by mixing Ru Ex Compound with water and lemon juice. The ad promises quick relief within 48 hours or overnight, with a money back guarantee if no improvement. John J. Cox endorses the product sold by druggists everywhere.
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