Willkie Urges International Duty for Republicans
In a Chicago meeting, Wendell L. Willkie urges the Republican National Committee to accept just and reasonable international responsibilities. The piece contrasts isolationism past and warns that rail vs trucking restrictions hinder wartime logistics, urging states to unify transport laws for war shipments while noting current varied regulations and examples from Birmingham, Atlanta, and Los Angeles to Wilmington and Bethlehem. The article ends with a quiz-like note on coffee and diamond production.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Republican Party
United States
Europe
Woodrow Wilset
Grent
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
America
Hirmingham
Ala
Alanta
Gla
Georgia
Alabama
Birmingham
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Diego
Navy
Highway Department
Naval Base
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Bethlehem
New England
South
Arkansas to furnish 105000 men to armed forces by 1943
Fayetteville reports that about 105000 Arkansas men will be in the nation’s armed services by end of 1943, per University of Arkansas bulletin. It notes shifting labor needs, farm price hikes since 1935, urban job gains, and a labor shortage risk. The bulletin suggests industrial absorption of rural workers and employing idle women to avert shortages.
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Fayetteville
P— Arkansas
University of Arkansas College of Business Administration
College Bulletin
Arkansas
Pyolletin
Ulhtristabiar Iteidkern
Ife
College
Chinese Save 7 000 Britons in Burma Victory
Chinese forces recaptured Yenangyaung and saved 7,000 exhausted British troops and 100 supply trucks in the first Allied victory in Burma. Army spokesman said after rescuing the British the Chinese pushed three miles south through burned oil fields, with torches lighting the way, as severe fighting with Japanese continued.
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Chungking
Yenangyaung
Burma
Rotary Meet in Hot Springs District Conference Opens
The Annual Rotary District Conference meets at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs Thursday and Friday, April 23 and 24. Registration is 4.00 for Rotarians and 2.00 for Rotary Anns, covering the banquet and luncheon. District Gov Bruce Bonaplex has prepared an inspiring program of fellowship and fun.
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Arlington Hotel
Hot Springs
Rotary Anns
Hope Club
Leo Robbis Pol Isler
Bruce Bonap
U.S. Warplanes to Join RAF Over Germany
U S warplanes now ferrying to Britain to join the RAF offensive against the continent and a plan to organize a combined operation staff linking Britain’s army navy and air force is approved by Prime Minister Churchill. Reports say von Runstedt prepares in northern France and Belgium as German troops anxiously await a potential Allied invasion while Dutch refugees note restricted movement and rising production control.
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Britsly
RAF
London
Anthony Ibden
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Britain
Europe
George C. Marshall
U. S
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
Gerd von Runstedt
France
Belgium
England
U. S. Army
London Daily Sketch
Chinese Say Japs Will Attack Russia
Shungking officials said Tuesday that the Japanese were making further preparations for possible war against Russia.
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Russia
Shungking
Rotary Essay Winners Named by Hope Rotary Club
Hope Rotary club announces six winners from Hope Senior and Junior High Schools for the contest on What a High School Student Can Do to Help Win the War. Prizes are 2.50 in each grade. winners include Edwin Jackson, John Paul Urban, John Paul Saunders, Freddie Patton, Harlan Spore, and Norma Jean Archer. The papers were judged by Rev. Thomas Brewster, George W. Robison, and Alex Washburn.
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Hope Rotary Club
Hope
Edwin Jackson
John Paul Urban
John Paul Saunders
Freddie Patton
Harlan Spore
Norma Jean Archer
Rotary Club
Rotary
Thomas Brewster
George W. Robison
Alex
Washburn
Star
Eerae
Battle of Pine Bluff First Story of Series on Defense Works
Pine Bluff Arkansas reports a rapid wartime shift as arsenal workers flood in, sparking housing strain and clashes with locals. City grapples with crowded shelters, rent turmoil, and a pending garbage and parking plan while police hope crime stays contained.
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Pine Bluff
Sid Cole of Prescott Dies
Sid Cole 68 owner of Cole tee Cream stores in Hope and Prescott died at home in Prescott. He lived there 42 years and with son Jim ran stores in both towns for nine years. Funeral Wednesday at 3 pm in Prescott with Rev. Garroll and Rev. Queen. burial in DeAnn Cemetery. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs. Dale Jones of Hope.
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Sid Cole
Cole Tee
Hope
Prescott
Jim Cole
E. P. J. Garroll
Prescott Baptist Church
J. F. Queen
Son) Jones
Leo Ray
Roy Anderson
Roy Jones
C Vr. Nuns
E. P. Young
Louis Carlson
Wead Lassiter Sr
Chas. Taylor
Artie Taylor
Dr. L. M. Lile
Elbert Burke
All of Hope
Congress Studies Dependants Measure For Enlisted Families
The War Department prepared legislation to provide allowances for dependants of enlisted servicemen to supplement a portion of their pay sent home. The article notes Brazil patterned its constitution after the U S model.
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Congress Studies
Washington
iPi
Congress
War Department
Brazil
United States
Midway Wells Adds 2 Producers As Barnsdall Drops Oil
A Monday oil test in Lafayette county reports Barnsdall Oil Company bringing in Roberts No 2 in section 11 15 24 that flowed on test and topped oil saturation at 6313 feet 41 feet above the west offset. Roberts No 1 in same section flowed without aid with porosity at 6420 feet and total depth 5270 feet. McAlester Fuel Oil Company completed Buckner formation at 10271 feet near Taylor in section 4 19 23, with total depth 10401 feet.
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Stamps
Midway
Barnsdall Oil Company
Roberts
LaFayette County
McAlester Fuel Oil Company
Buckner
Jeffus
Wildcat
Taylor
U. S. Ambassador's Wife Dies in France
Vichy France report states Mrs William D Leahy wife of the American ambassador died Tuesday after major surgery last week. The death follows her husband’s service in France and diplomatic duties in Vichy where she resided.
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U. S
France
Vichy
William D. Leahy
United States
Cigarettes for Hempstead County Draftees
Hempstead county to provide every draftee a package of cigarettes when leaving for the Army. The idea stems from an Easter 1941 effort by residents who sent comforts to Hempstead boys at Camp Robinson, leaving a balance of 17.18 to be used to fund cigarette packages until exhausted.
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Hempstead County
15Ard Infantry
Camp Robinson
Arkansas
Uncle Sam
Navy Seizes Brewster Plants In New York
The United States Navy assumed active command over Brewster Aeronautical Co plants in Long Island City after reporting no finished planes were being produced. Capt. George C. Westerwell, retired, said the takeover aims to restart production as a federal effort.
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New York
United States Navy
Long Island City
Brewster Aeronautical Co
George C. Westerwell
U. S. Navy
Oil and Gas Filings in Nevada County April 1942
Royalty and mineral deeds filed in Nevada County in April 1942 list transfers among J. B. Zicket, E. B. South, J. B. Warmack, Terrell Brantle, Carl Dalrymple, and Southland Royalty Corp. Deeds dated March and April 1942 cover Sections 4 and 24 in Township 14 North Range 23 East, with filings through April 20 1942.
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J. B. Zicket Ux
Southland Royalty Corp
Terrell Brantle
Carl Dalrymple
McArthur Takes Over Control of War News
General Douglas MacArthur announced his first daily war communique from Australia outlining operations in the Philippines Dutch Indies and Australia. Allied air patrols and railhead actions were reported at Salamaua and Raba, with Japanese advances stalled on Mindanao Cebu and Panay.
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War News
U. S&s. Army
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Comunique
Philippines
Dutch Indies
Salamaua
MacArthur
Mindanao
Cebu
Panay
San Jose
U S Ace Receives Medal and Promotion in Honor
Lt Edward H O Hara, a naval aviator, earned the Medal of Honor from President Roosevelt for destroying five Japanese bombers and damaging a sixth in five minutes. He is promoted to lieutenant commander, with Roosevelt noting the rapid upgrade and presenting the papers as O’Hara expressed quiet gratitude.
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Washington
Edwar H. O'Hare
Naval
Rags
O'Hara
Roosevelt
Gardenia Club Supports Clean Up Campaign
The Gardenia Club urges members to promote health by moss control and mosquito breeding prevention in Hope. They offer advice and seek cooperation to encourage homes to eliminate breeding places and set a good example for the community.
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Gardenia Club
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