Looking for a Goat in Rubber Politics Echoes
Government pressure on Standard Oil over synthetic rubber after Pearl Harbor reveals debate over funding 800 million dollars for plants. Standard cites cost and future competition with natural rubber, warning only government action could sustain production. Analysis notes delayed action and broader supply advantages remain with the United States.
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Standard Oil Company
Standard
Standard Oi
Pearl Harbor
Standard Oil
Far East
Standards
Tillle
America
Lale
Industry
Nesa
Panay Island Defended by U S Forces
Washington reports American and Philippine troops repel a Japanese attack on Panay Island's Woila city with about 8 000 invaders landing from eight transports under air and naval bombardment. The War Department notes ongoing air attacks on Corregidor and reduced enemy artillery fire over the last 30 hours.
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Washington
Woila
Panay Island
Philipping Point
Wary Department
War Department
Philippines
Corregilor
Agfaan
Cavite
Supplies Go to North Africa
A vast and growing flow of war materiel is being ferried to the Middle East under UN auspices. American factories and skilled workers are operating in Eritrea and other regions, moving heavy equipment along routes from the Atlantic to the Suez via Africa. The Mediterranean is limited, so Britain relies on the round Africa route. ships, planes and trucks travel long, perilous distances as the U S ramps up its arsenal of democracy.
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Clayton J. Irwin
Middle East
United Nations
America
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Eritrea
Red Sea
Suez
Africa
Egypt
Palestine
United States
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Ibya
Britain
London
Brazil
Congressmen Worry Over Inflation and Jobs
Willis Thornton notes that Congressmen fear inflation and job security as Roosevelt may push price freeze plans wage controls and new limits on installment buying The article compares with Canada’s approach and hints at broader cost challenges and policy debates.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Profi Canada
British Forces Destroy Rich Burma Oil Field
British forces destroyed the Yenangyaung oil fields in west Burma to prevent Japanese capture. The Yorkshire Night infantry retired north toward Mugye after torch and dynamite demolition as other units held positions around Taungdwingyi and the Pegu Yoma foothills.
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New Delhi
West Burma
Yenangyaung
Burma
Yorkshire Night
Mugye
Taungdwingyi
Pegu Yoma
Irrawaddy River
Sittang River
Thaogaya
Toungoo
Nazis Say Red Attack Halted
Berlin reports powerful Russian attacks on central and eastern fronts repulsed. Other Soviet offensives in northern and central sectors unsuccessful. Russians allegedly lost planes and railroad materials to German air raids. Berlin broadcasts paused on spring offensive with June seen as peak of effort. Soviet advances claimed near Staraya Russa and along the Dorogobuch Smolensk road west of Moscow.
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Berlin
London
Staraya Russia
Dorogobuch
Smolensk
Moscow
British Sub Sinks Large Italian Transport in Mediterranean
The Admiralty announced Friday that a British submarine torpedoed and sunk a large Italian transport from a convoy in the Mediterranean. The transport, one of two escort-protected ships, was hit twice and sunk in seven minutes.
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London Pi
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Pritchett Joins U S Naval Reserve for Active Duty
Jack D. Pritchett of Hope reported for active duty with the U S Naval Reserve and was sent to the Naval Training Station at San Diego California. He passed his physical at Little Rock March 20 and was sworn in as Motor Machinist Second Class.
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Jack D. Pritchett
Hope
U. S. Naval Reserve
Naval Training Station
San Diego
California
Little Hook
Women urged to join federal stenography posts in DC
The U S Civil Service Commission warns that few young women are applying for stenographer and typist jobs in Washington DC hindering the war effort. Requirements are minimal, pay is 120 dollars monthly with advancement, and credit plans help with transportation. Women 18 or older should contact the Ninth U S Civil Service District Office in St. Louis, the examiner secretary, or the local Employment Service Office.
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The
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Washington, D.C
America
Washington
D. C
San Franccisco
New York
Ninth
U. S. Civil Service District Office
Naw Federal Building
St. Louis
Missouri
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
U. S. Employment Service Office
Silver Award to State Man in Bali Battle
U S Army Far East Airforce commander Major General Lewis H Brereton awarded silver stars to seven bomber pilots for gallantry against the Japanese off the Bali coast during the Java battle on February 20. Despite heavy anti aircraft fire they achieved nine direct hits and six near misses, damaging naval craft. Noted among the honorees is Capt Harry Galusha of Little Rock.
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U. S. Army
Australia
Lewis H. Brereton
U. S. Army Far East Airforce
Bali
Java
Harry Galusha
Little Rock
Five Japanese Bombers Raid Port Moresby Friday
Melbourne says five Japanese bombers escorted by fighters bombed Port Moresby New Guinea on Friday from 22 000 feet. One enemy plane was shot down and several damaged by Allied fighters.
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Melbourne
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Stimson Says Army Is Ready for Offensive
Secretary of War Stimson told reporters that the army is nearing readiness for an offensive in the war against Japan. He said things are moving in the right direction and Douglas MacArthur leads the Allied effort in the southwest Pacific, with New Zealand's role remaining secret. A directive dated April 3 defined general authority including coordination of the campaign. He cautioned that offensive warfare in a global conflict is a long, difficult process.
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Washington
Stimson
Pearl Harbor
Douglas MacArthur
United Nation
South West Pacific
New Zealand
Australia
Southwest Pacific
City Trucks Offer Free Clean Up Service Next Week
Hope city provides a free trash collection truck for Clean Up Week covering Ward One to Ward Four on specific days and continuing through the month. Mayor Albert Graves, City Council, and Street Commissioner Frank Rider are thanked by the Chamber of Commerce and Garden Clubs for the program.
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Chamber of Commerce
Garden Clubs
Albert Graves
Frank Rider
65 000 Taken in Philippines War Losses Reported
Washington announced the War Department says more than 65 000 troops and civilians, including 19 generals, were not reported for over a week on Bataan Peninsula and are likely in enemy hands. The figure includes about 35 000 combat troops, 5 500 sick and wounded, various supply troops, and 25 000 civilians. There were 68 army nurses on Bataan, evacuated to Corregidor on April 5 with a small number of troops.
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Washington
War Department
Bataan Peninsula
Bataan
Corregidor Ishand
Dr Crow Speaks at Gurdon Rotary Club
De F. OC Crow of Hope was the principal speaker Thursday at Gurdon Rotary Club. The event drew local business leaders and civic figures for a talk on community development and regional progress.
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Dr. Crow
Gurdon
de. F. OC. Crow of Hope
Daily Drilling Report for S Arkansas May 1942 Muddy Entries
April 36 1942 MIDMAY drilling report lists multiple oil wells across Barnsdall McAlester Atlantic and surrounding fields with elevations from 270 to 275 feet. Entries include F C Roberts Nos 1 2 3 Wilis Unit 1 Hodnett Nos 1 Dodson Nos 1 Hanes No 3 and other operators showing drilling depth drilling rig names and locations with 40 acre and 80 acre spacing and notes on wells flow status and shut in for taps.
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Midmay
Barnsdall
F.C. Roberts
T. D
W. O. Cytapparos
F. C. Robots
M. F. Creek
Brig. Rds
Gene Goff
M. McClain
Southwood
CNW
Macedonia
McAlester-Atlantic
Nipper No
J. H W. Hughes Oil Coz Smith-Souter
Soda
Ron Atlante
Warnock, Jr
Drk Dorcheat
C.H. Lyons
Dodson
Rob's
A. Stacy
Barton
Delg
McKainie
Carter
Hanes
R. A
Patton
Tidewater
A. S. Bendaw
W. O. BR
Wildcats
McAlester
Jeffus
Eley
Orig
Hypgrade Oi Co
Sylvan
Ford No
Oil and Gas Filings Nevada County 1912 Summary
Oil and Gas filings listed for Nevada County on Thursday April 1 1912 include detailed royalty and deed records. Colbert Lee Stott transfers to Arkansas Fuel Oil Co in sections 23 24 26 township 12 with recording 20. E J Juris dux transfers to Louis Suckle in NENE section 24 township 14 re recording 23. R F Sherman and associates transfer to Louis Suckle et al in SNW section 19 township 14 re recording 22.
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Colbert Lee Stott
Arkansas Fuel Oil Co
E. J. Juris Dux
Louis Suckle
R. F. Sherman Et Ax
Plan to use idle materials in war effort proposed to Nelson
Senator Smathers told War Production Chief Byron M. Nelson that hundreds of millions of dollars worth of idle assets in bankrupt firms should be redirected to wartime use. He said about 7,000 Insulvericies occur weekly and roughly 40 percent of national assets like steel oils chemicals machinery pipe and heating equipment are involved in idle holdings.
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Washington
Byron M. Nelson
Senator Smathers
N. J
Smathers
Nelson
Singing Convention Meet at Centerville
The Hempstead county singing convention will meet at Centerville Sunday. Singers from all over the county are expected to attend. The public is invited.
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Hempstead County
Centerville
Teacher Salary Aid Funds Distributed Across 35 Counties
The Educa list department distributed 60684 dollars in teachers salary aid funds to balance school districts in 35 counties. This is the first distribution under the 1941 teachers salary aid law allocating state funds to districts meeting certain requirements.
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Little Rock
United States
China
Berry Pickers Sought for U.S. Jobs in Several Counties
The U.S. Employment Service issues a call for strawberry pickers in plowing counties with starting dates from April 20 in Sevier to May 15 in Washington. About 3 000, 10 000, and 5 000 workers are needed in Sevier, White, and Washington counties respectively at 3 cents per quart. Apply to Farm Placement Service at McRae, Bald Knob, Russell, Mena, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, or N Little Rock with family size, camping gear, shelter, and transportation details.
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U. S. Employment Service
Sevier County
White County
Washington County
McRae
Bald Knob
Russell
Mena
Rogers
Springdale
Fayetteville
N. Little Rock
Prescott Minister to Speak in Hope
The Rev J D Baker District Superintendent of the Prescott District will preach at the First Methodist church at 5 30 p m Sunday April 19 He will preside at the Second Quarterly Conference for the Hope and Water Creek Churches immediately following the service Officials of the Bouchurches are expected to attend.
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J. D. Baker
Prescott
First Methodist
Hope and Water Creek
Bouchurches
Darlan to Head Armed Forces as Leahy recalled
The Vichy government named Admiral Jean Darlan to command French land, sea and air forces as Pierre Laval rose to power. The move aimed to ensure cooperation with Laval while the Allies monitored talk of a French-German peace. Leahy was recalled from Vichy to act for the State Department amid U S concerns over Laval influence.
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Associated Press
Vichy
Pierre Laval
Jean Darlan
London
Switzerland
Lays
United States
Germany
U.S
Washington
Laval
Solidarit
France
Admiral Darlan
Marshal Petain
Darlan
Gernment
Marshall Petain
Frere
Leahy
Dor
William D. Leahy
Welles
Roosevelt
Fran
U. S
War is Swell ask the People Who Live There
Wide World Features profiles War West Virginia a coal town of 1,200 in Appalachia. Residents describe normal life amid war talk, with draft boards, enlistments, and a sense of patriotism. War Creek gave the town its name. Welch remains the trading hub nearby as 75 local men serve, half from WWI, one killed in France.
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Wide World
W. Va
War
Appalachia
Pence
Draft Board
Thomas E. Lowes
War Creek
Miner's City
Welch
Virginia
Lovas
France
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Naval Reserve
Daily Drilling Report of
S. Arkansas
ARK. Oil & Gas Commission
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Ceylon
Miles
India
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