Chamber Banquet Highlights Civic Growth Ideas in Hope
Henry W. Stanley of the Mot Springs Chamber of Commerce praised Hope leaders at a banquet in Hotel Barlow. He urged active community effort to repair Third Street and emphasized commerce groups as engines of town development. He noted women control much of the money and will grow influence in business and finance. The speaker urged broad citizen participation in supporting the Chamber and civic improvement programs.
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Comerce
Hope
Chamber of Commerce
Barlow
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Stanley
America
Onsy
Detroit
Henry Ford
Paymont
Ohio
United States
Mibers
Kroger Official to Address Kiwanis Luncheon
G. B. Houstons of Little Rock Kroger branch manager will be the guest speaker at the Wednesday Kiwanis luncheon in Hotel Barley. Cecil Dennis will direct the program with Thomas Cannon directing the musical portion. Attendance at recent luncheons nears one hundred percent as officials hope to maintain the record.
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Hotel Barlay
G. BE. Houstons
Little Rock
Kroger Food Sores
Cecil Dennis
Thomas Cannon
Ue Kiwanis Club
A Thought And When He Was At We Place
A fragment from Luke 22 40 echoes a plea to pray that one avoid temptation. The brief line reflects a religious meditation on vigilance and spiritual risk, suggesting a devotional note within a church context.
Cranium Crackers From Recent History Quiz
The reader is prompted to recall from the day’s paper a set of questions about historical issues. It asks which two nations were involved in a boundary dispute, identifies the last U S Constitution amendment, notes a January 1930 South American earthquake, and asks if a Panama meeting of American Republics ministers established a 200 mile neutrality zone.
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Conference of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of
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Amopricas
Dunaway to Retire as Pine Bluff High Coach
Pine Bluff coach Allen Dunaway after 14 seasons announces retirement from coaching at term end to enter civilian business. The veteran mentor, praised as one of the state’s outstanding educators, leaves Pine Bluff High School to pursue new ventures.
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Pine Bluff
Allen Dunaway
Pine Bluff High School
Jalynte Business
Louisiana Nevada Transit seeks new financing in Arkansas
Louisiana Nevada Transit of Ada Oklahoma asks the State Utilities Commission to approve a revised financing plan for southwest Arkansas operations. Three stockholders would add 150000 dollars cash and 30000 dollars secured by a mortgage, with total costs pegged at 450000 dollars and 50000 dollars for initial operating expenses. The commission had objected to the original plan as undercapitalized.
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Louiziana Nevada Transit Company
Ada
Okla
State Utilities Commission
Arkansas
North Louisiana
Hope and Gray
Ark
Louisiana Nevada
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company
Pilack
Pulaski Circuit
Annual Reunion of Loule and Jackson Families at Shiloh Baptist
The Loule and Jackson families plan their annual reunion at Shiloh Baptist church two miles north of Waldo. The program features Pink W. Taylor of Hope leading singing at 10 a.m. and Rev. John Jackson of Waldo conducting devotions. Rev. J. B. Lucie of Magnolia preaches at 2 p.m. All relatives are urged to attend and share fellowship.
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Loule
Young President Beryl Henry Re elected Hope School Chief
Miss Beryl Henry, longtime Hope public school principal and superintendent, was reelected superintendent for three more years by the school board on Monday night. The board made no decision yet on the 1940 41 faculty list, and Syd McMath joined as a new board member succeeding C. E. Cassidy. EB P Young was named president for one year, Clifford Franks secretary, with the board now including A A Albritton Robert LiGrone Jr J P Duffie and Syd McMath.
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Hope Public School
Jmew
Syd McMath
McMath
C. E. Cassidy
EB. P. Young
Clifford Franks
Mr. Young
J. P. Duffie
Mr. Franks
A. A. Albritton
Mr. McMath
B P. Young
Robert LiGrone
Allies to Receive Newest Bombers
Washington reports the Anglo French purchasing mission accepted release conditions for latest bomber aircraft. Allies must pay at least a portion of research costs for developing life model planes as part of the agreement. Continued on Page Four.
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de Verment
Honesty Triumphs in Richmond Store Theft Letter
In Richmond Kentucky a store owner received a surprising letter and a 35 bill. The note explains the writer took an article unintentionally as a child and intends to pay in full while remaining unnamed. The letter highlights honesty and a request to settle the matter without personal disclosure.
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Richmond
Chile
Mind Business Nazi reply to F D Roosevelt
Berlin replies that Roosevelt should mind his own business and notes that American history should be viewed through the lens of national expansion needs. German sources argue Europe must be governed by European methods, not American principles or interpretations.
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Roosevelt
Norway
Europe
Minor Changes in Farm Laws Urged by Wallace
Secretary Wallace urged Congress to modify the farm program chiefly affecting wheat, cotton and tobacco. He told Speaker Bankhead that the changes would be minor and would not require substantial alterations to the program, which he defended as sound and economical.
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Washington
Wallace
Congress
Bankhead
Nazis Can Break Maginot Line at a Terrific Price
Thomas M Johnson notes that Nazi air power may breach France's Maginot Line, but at a high cost. He details German advantages in armor, air bombardment, and underground tunneling, while noting French and British forces poised for open warfare if the line falls, with the price measured in lives and supply strain.
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Poland
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Duke of Gloucester
Norway Reported Cut in Two by New Onslaught of Germans
Stockholm reports German troops pushed toward Storlein heights three miles from the Swedish border and about 50 miles east of Trondheim. Allied leaders declare plans and progress against Germany as Britain reports landing forces in the Faroe Islands and Reynaud cites heavy German naval losses in Norway.
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North Sea
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Sweden
Palm Springs Council Hears Nudity Ordinance Plea
A petition signed by actor Charles Farrell and several businessmen urges Palm Springs to require guests to wear more than shorts in public spaces. The council weighs a public-safety and decency ordinance aimed at better covering sunbathers at a resort famed for its sun training.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Desmi
Charles Farrell
Western World Is Covered by Me Doctrine Say
Secretary Hull states the Western world is safeguarded by the doctrine, outlining strategic implications and the role of allied powers in maintaining balance amid rising tensions. His remarks emphasize collective security and shared responsibilities among nations.
U S Navy Funding Debate Amid Build Plan Controversy
Washington reports Admiral Harald urged $45 million more for naval programs as Congress weighs the $985 million appropriation. Stark pushes legislation to expand the Navy's building program, with hearings planned to shape the outcome.
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Washington
United States
Harald
House
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Nate Naval Committee
New City Officials to Take Oath of Office
Hope city hall will host the oath for new officials including Aldermen from Wards One to Four. Ward One elects E. P. to succeed himself, Ward Two names Jesse to succeed L, Ward Three appoints Ro to succeed F D Henry, Ward Four returns C E. T R Billingsley remains city clerk and E F McFaddin is appointed city attorney to fill the expired term of W S Atkins who resigned as mayor.
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Hope City
T. R R. Billingsley
E. P
Jesse
A.keith
F.D. Henry
C. E
T. R. Billingsley
E. F. McFadd McFaddin
Ing
Atkins
Ratify Death of Long Machine in Louisiana Vote
Louisiana voters in a general election Tuesday will ratify the nomination of Sam H. Jones and other primary candidates, ending Huey P. Long era influence. W. W. Tuttle, Republican challenger, expected to offer little opposition as Jones’ victory is widely anticipated. Canada ranked fifth among 24 leading commercial nations in total trade for 1938.
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Louisiana
Tueson
Machi
Huey P. Long
Huey
Earl K. Long
Sam H. Jones
Lake Charles
Jones
W. W. Tuttle
Ete Canada
July cotton closes mixed as quotes drift on New York market
In New York the July cotton futures show a mixed close with the front month ending around 10.50 after opening near 10.48. Dyer and medling pot prices appear at 10.35, reflecting modest shifts in the market as traders weigh fiber demand.
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