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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
3
In ominous tone a fascist paper predicts guaranteed victory in the Mediterranean while Mussolini is portrayed attempting to cajole the people, signaling a confidence that may conceal underlying risks and uncertainty.
A fragmentary question prompts debate on Mussolini and Hitler's strategy at the Brenner conference. Analysts ponder whether Il Duce will bluff for gains or seize them, and whether Hitler's stance resembles forcing a choice at gunpoint in the Brenner Pass.
Denver medical meeting speaker Dr. Michael L. Mason of Northwestern University Medical School questioned what makes a good airplane pilot. He explored whether body type predicts flight qualification and noted that answers may emerge from trial and error methods.
The Hope Brick Works notes thirty years serving Hempstead County with corn rye and oats seed. It cites misrepresented seeds sold locally, recalls a December drain tile deal paid in cotton seed, and reports certified seed failing to sell after listing at $1.30 per bushel. A farmer’s choice to buy cheaper seed elsewhere is noted, with sales attempted in Memphis to prove quality.
Labor and trucking representatives joined a manufacturer to oppose the Patman bill taxing interstate chain stores. C M Baker of the International Typographical Union warned the measure would punish initiative and drive firms from the market. Executives cited potential ad revenue losses and job risks if chain stores close under new taxes, arguing large-scale production relies on chains.
The Army Air Corps study explains some applicants pass strict physicals and excel in ground school yet fail in flight, and notes that some men cannot endure flying. In Tolwo England scientists report finding sea shells aged 20 million years.
The Hope store announces a spring and summer merchandise sale with new shipments of shoes, dresses, and many family items. The sale runs several days with special prices on much new merchandise.
County Avenue Cleaners of Texarkana, city soft ball champions, schedule a Friday night tilt with Bruner Ivory after Texarkana reports of a strong edge. Bruner Ivory routed Murty Service Station 12 to 2 Tuesday. last year they fell to Murry in district finals.
The record notes Kenig Kelley known as the world famous King and mentions Beaner’s district tournament final defeat last year after two closely contested softball games.
In Butte Montana defendants O Callaghan and O Keefe faced vagrancy charges. O Callaghan claimed he roamed the world and found Butte finest outside of Ireland. Judge Buckley considered 60 days and the men said they would move on, leaving the town.
Many suffer nagging backache and related symptoms from kidney trouble. The remedy claims to flush waste from blood and ease pain, urging readers to consult their druggist for Doan's Pills, a product marketed as providing relief for over four decades.
The claim states Handel completed the music for Messiah in 24 days. It then speculates that if the global temperature were persistently low by 10 degrees, another Ice Age could occur that year.
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