Pan American Day celebrates Simon Bolivar legacy
Our Daily Bread Pan American Day on April 14 highlights Bolivar’s vision of hemispheric solidarity. The South American patriot freed five nations, called a Pan American congress, and faced tragedy and exile. His enduring example fosters unity and self government across Spanish speaking lands today.
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RAF Pounds Berlin in Retaliation for London Raid
RAF struck Berlin overnight with new super bombs in its strongest attack yet, causing very substantial damage. London reports said the German capital was set afire, with fires concentrated in the city center as the Luftwaffe pressed attacks on southern and eastern England, including Portsmouth.
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Traffic test questions for safe driving tips
Continued on Page Four traffic quiz covers hand signals for right and left turns and stopping, the meaning of an octagonal right sided highway sign, signal colors red yellow green, best stopping technique, and passing on the right. Answers are on the comic page.
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Baptist Training School Week in Allen Chapel
A Baptist Training School will be held at the Allen Baptist Chapel starting Monday April 7 at 7 p.m. through Friday with four classes for age groups led by Ouachita College students Miss Margaret Haines Miss Harriet Grant Lawson Hatfield and Ottis Benny. The event invites the public to join each evening on aspects of Christian life. Sugar Has Many Sides S Sugar facts state there are 16 sides to each grain and 30 to 40 million such crystals in a pound, all identical in shape.
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First American Troops Go to Bermuda Base
The War Department announced the first contingent sailed to Bermuda aboard the transport American Legion from the Brooklyn Army Base. Details were limited but artillery and infantry units were believed included.
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W M Marshall Dies Friday
W M Marshall of Hope died Friday morning at love Hospital from a serious illness. He is survived by his widow and one sister Mrs BL Arnald of Lape. Funeral services will be at Herndon Cornelius Funeral Home at 10 o'clock Saturday morning with Rev W R Wranilten of First Baptist Church officiating. Active pallbearers are Alva Middlebrooks Lawrence Boswell Charles Dudley Lon Sanders R T White and Mr Franks.
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Stolen Goods Recovered After Sewer Cleanup Incident
In East Liverpool a sewer cleanup near a laundry yielded assorted items after a reported break in. Items recovered included seven in change a couple of wrist watches several rings numerous pieces of women's jewelry three pen knives marbles and safety pins.
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Warkmien
The Boys in Company A by Pvt Terrell Hutson
Thanks for the treats and support from Hope as Company A of Hempstead County soldiers sustain camp morale. The unit joined a Federal inspection of the First Battalion of Lord Infantry, with officers pleased by the reception and traditions. Private J D Jones boasted of a naval promotion, later clarified as Kitchen Police duty. Several men visited Hope over the weekend and rose early for duties at 5:30 Monday.
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Hope
Wilson Leads Narrowly as County Judge Contest Continues
In Hempstead County the race for county judge narrows as John L. Wilson's lead drops to 18 votes after a check of challenged ballots. Frank Hill, county clerk, testified improper handling and unsealed envelopes in the vault may have affected ballots and affidavits across 18 precincts. The circuit court, then Hempstead chancery court, will reconvene with more rulings on ballot counts and possible review of ballots in four precincts.
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Fred A. Lack
Frank Hill
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Hempstead
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Luck
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Axis and British naval actions report across theaters
Bulletin summarizes British sinkings of Italian convoy steamers and a torpedo boat, plus damaged ships off Sicily. It notes German and Italian air raids on Tobruk, Libyan control, and a Blenheim raid off the Norwegian coast. Also announced are 134 ship contracts worth 264.8 million dollars and the emergence of emergency carrier types amid war production.
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State Police Station Sought in Hope
Hope town discussed securing an Arkansas State Police district station and radio broadcasting facility at Rotary Club with Chief F W Haynie, former district sergeant. Haynie noted plans are in formative stages but local support could bring headquarters and investment to Hope, benefiting the community and staffing.
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Little Rock
Livestock and Pasture Meeting At Arkansas Station
A large gathering of farmers attended the annual Livestock and Pasture meeting at the University of Arkansas Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station Friday afternoon. George W. Ware, assistant director, led the program with participants including J. F. Rains, Warren Gifford, N. W. Hilston, R. P. Bartholomew, Charles Simmons, and Ware.
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George W. Ware
J. F. Rains
Warren Gifford
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N. W. Hilston
University Aniial Industry
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Department of Agronomy
Charles Simmmons
Ware
Public Becoming Aware of War
President Roosevelt said the American public is not yet fully aware of Europe’s acute danger but is becoming more alert. He suggested increasing awareness through general intellect and crack er barrel and press club conversations, and declined to comment on reverses in Greece affecting U S danger.
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Blockhouses Rise on Ukraine Frontier
Moscow reports thousands of defense cabins being built along the Soviet western frontier to mobilize villagers for military labor. The first huts began at Vernopolie years ago and now over 4,000 are planned with one man on guard per blockhouse. Red Army reserve officers lead units training in marksmanship riding nursing and air defense.
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Murphy resigns from Henderson coach to join army
Murphy, Henderson State Teachers College coach Tom Murphy, received his call to active duty at Fort Lewis Washington as a reserve first lieutenant. He will take his examination this month, marking his transition from college athletics to military service.
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Axis in Africa: British forces clash at Tobruk and Salum
Cairo reports British troops and RAF, aided by the Mediterranean fleet, inflicting heavy Axis casualties in North Africa. Clashes at Taburk and Salum destroy numerous Axis men and vehicles. five Axis officers and 72 men are captured. High command commends Imperial fighting qualities at Tobruk and Salum.
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Swiss Put Children on Ration List
Bern Switzerland tightens travel rules limiting child entrants due to precarious economy. Only a small number of victimized children from other nations may visit, drawing on WWI experience with Austrian child vacations to justify restrictions. Additionally a science note explains grasshoppers discard their external skeletons as they grow.
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Axis push drives deeper into Aegean fronts as Yugoslavia capitulates
The German advance in Greece presses the Aegean line as Mussolini’s forces roll through Albania toward the Adriatic coast. In Yugoslavia, Berlin announced unconditional surrender of the remaining fighting units, ending the Horthy-era war in the region. Negotiations followed with Serb authorities while Crete maintains independence.
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U.S. Auto Toll Sets Record in Early 1841
The report notes a total toll of 370 in the first two months of 1841. It underscores a safety reminder that the only way to ensure safe travel is to practice safety first.
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76 Frenchmen Killed in Raid
The French information office reported 76 killed and 5 wounded in a recent RAF raid on Brest. The office called the bombing the most terrible raid known, with rescue squads still working to uncover survivors. A civil hospital was demolished and further damage details were not disclosed.
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Correction of county court report on last Monday
The Star misreported that the court adjourned due to the court clerk’s absence. In fact the court reporter was absent because of illness, while court clerk Z. P. Byers was present.
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A Thought God's mills grind slow but usey grind woe
The fragment hints at a reflective line about divine mills grinding slowly and the burden of woes. Names Alger, RK and initials Wm appear, yet the readable text is fragmentary and lacks a clear event or reporting context.
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