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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1940

Page

4

Our Daily Bread Sliced Thin by The Editor

Secretary of War Stimson testified before a committee of Congress that tax policy uncertainty has limited private contracts for defense planes. The piece argues the Roosevelt administration is slow to raise funds, totaling a looming debt, and urges immediate high-level action to restore industry confidence and establish reliable taxation for years.

Stimson Peorgress United States Dof Roosevelt John T. Flynn The Star Mer Flynn Mr. Roosevelt

DeAnn Stump Tour Near Hope Hosts Candidacy Day

The August stump tour closed Thursday in DeAnn and Garland townships with a noon meal under the trees by the Methodist church. Oren Harris of El Dorado spoke for congress and was followed by entertainer Jimmie Breach. Circuit clerk hopefuls Cecil Weaver Arthur C. Anderson Elmer Brown and J Pinkey Byers addressed the crowd with thanks for support. Sheriff Clarence Baker and Assessor Dewey Hendrix hailed their term limits, and John Timberlake urged opposition to Governor Carl Bailey. The final rally moves to Bingen Mine Creek and Hope on Monday.

DeAnn Garland Claude Burke Hope Leroy Samuels DeAnn Singing School Representative Post No Oren Harris el Dorado Congress Harris Jimmie Breach Camlen Breach Circuit Clerk Cecil Weaver Arthur C. Anderson Elmer Brown J. P. “Pinkey” Byers Clarence Baker Dewey Hendrix John Timberlake Carl E. Bailey Bingen Mine Creek

British say sixty German planes down in largest raid ever

London reports at least 60 German planes were destroyed with many damaged in the great aerial assault on British shores and shipping. Losses included 16 British planes. In Africa, Italians advance in British Somaliland toward Berbera while British forces claim a decisive defense and air battles over Libya.

London Germany Air Ministry Io All Ministry War Office Shanghai North China Africa Cairo Somaliland Berbera Libya Comanunique Re Gulf of Aden Indian Ocean

Cotton New York Opens and Closes Pricing Report

December cotton opened at 3.82 with a close near 3.91. Middling spot price listed at 10.18, reflecting market activity in New York.

New York

War Production Delays Cited By Stimson And Compton

Secretary of War Stimson and Assistant Secretary Lewis Compton told a congressional committee that profit limits and tax bill uncertainty slowed defense production including planes ships and guns. Stimson said only 33 of 4000 June airplanes were signed due to tax leg uncertainly.

Washington Stimson Lewis Compton Secretary of the Navy Congressional Army

Continued Rain Forecast and Weather Notes

The Fruit, Truck Branch Experiment Station reports an 82 degrees temperature and .55 inch rainfall. Strong winds reduced heat earlier in the week. showers are forecast continuing Friday night and Saturday. Around 190,000,000 people live under Russian Communist rule.

Fruit & Truck Branch Weather Bureau

Mitchell and Bryson Debate in Nevada County Stump Tour

Wayne Jarvis reports the Nevada County stump tour as Mitchell and Bryson address a Bluff City crowd, with sheriff and clerk candidates also speaking. The event closes with plans for Prescott and remarks urging clean conduct, reflecting tense campaign atmosphere despite rain.

Mitchell Bryson Nevada Co Wayne Jarvis Nevada County Bluff City Prescott Ed Cottingham John A. Jarvis Barton Saunders Curtis Ward R. L. Vandiver Howie Butler Jesse Baker Brad Dewoodey Buck Young Lawrence Mitchell Edward Bryson

Election Officials for Hempstead Nevada and LaFayette

Hempstead Democratic Central Committee named judges clerks and guards for August 13 election across Hempstead Nevada and LaFayette townships. The detailed lists cover Bodcan Sardie DeRoan McNab Roxy Hols Ware and many other precincts with multiple alternates and guards. The compilation names dozens of individuals and precincts across counties, highlighting election staffing for the statewide vote.

Hempstead Nevada LaFayette Democratic Central Committee W. S. Atkins Hope City Hall

Five Poetic Works and Their Authors Listed

The piece asks to identify authors for five titles: Schrab and Rustin, Endymion, Camus, The Dady of the Lake, and Sordello, Answers on Cone Page. It appears as a prompt listing potential poets or works for attribution.

Schrab Rustin Endymion Camus Sordello

Box of Township and Box Election Docket Names

A long list of township box judges and clerks across multiple towns. Alternates named for each box include additional judges and clerks. The record notes sheriff roles and cross references to continued listings on page three.

W. T. McDeniel Chas. White Jeff Sampson Henry Whitten Leonard Hart Jackson Township Earl Mitchell W. D. McAteer R. H. Delaney Thos Neighbors Ben Waller J. C. Ingram W. E. Bevill J. R. Boyce Robi. Purifoy W. Q. Ingram

Deficit Forecast Urges Tax Move for Defense Costs

Secretary Morgenthau forecast a $5.7 billion federal deficit for the current fiscal year and urged Congress to adopt an excess profits tax to better distribute defense costs. He spoke before a joint House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee, calling for prompt action on pending tax legislation to speed defense contracts.

Washington Morgenthau Congress House Ways and Means Committee Senate Finance Committee Treasury

Box to Box Election Judges and Clerks List

A long OCR fragment lists election boxes with assigned judges clerks and alternates for Lewisville, Stamps, Sardis, Pleasant, Russell, Buckner, Center, Oak Grove, Mars Hill, Midway, and other boxes. Names include Hurd, McKnight, Wilson, Harrel, and many others across locations. The text details roles per box and alternates.

Lewisville Box Henry Russell George Smith Jr T. K. Storer Fannie Barbatee Lucy Mae Smith Edwin Hurd Dewey Crank P. T. Bennett L W. Holmes Court House H. B. Kirtley G. M. McKnight Travis Pike Walter Wilson Phillip Harrel J. W. Wheelis W. A. Nicholas A.C. Cummings Luther Rogers Buck Hamilton Clyde Wheelington Buel Douglas Tom Horton Russell Township Henry Sewell Edwin Turnipseed J. B. Cryer Cecil Landes B. H. Taylor Mfadison Kitchens Jack Wise Minor Sewell Clerks Roy Crank Austin Foster G. W. Crank Buckner Box B. M. More Ihead Leonard Roton J. C. Farrar Jack Cook Horace Stokes Altemstes Louie Pelt Will Clerks Ben Eddy Jewell Atom Polk Norris Walthall Paul Parker W. P. Jones Lee Price Walter Reynolds Johnson Camp C. N. Knighton Euel Price G. M. Strang Heber Perkins Oak Grove Claude Grimmett J. R. Roton Grady Thomason L. B. White A. L. Parks R. E. Stevens A. H. Robinson J. M. Roton W. B. Ogles-4by Russ Roton J. F. Everett Mars Hill J. N. Me Kamie C. C. Colvin Frank Ford D. B. Lester Delonet McGooogan Haywood Olive W. D. Owsley Ellis Lee Alonzo Bright J. W. Adair D. B. McQuogan Midway W. H. Nelson John Sewell W. M. Jones Perry Sewell Tillman M. Jones J. B. Powell Lon Cox

Commodity Credit Corp backs 1940 cotton loans plan

The Commodity Credit Corporation announced a loan rate of 8 1/2 cents per pound at the base for 7 to 8 inch cotton, with 8.2 cents last year. President Roosevelt approved Secretary Wallace's recommendation for a 150 million dollar nonmandatory loan on the 1940 cotton crop, to be announced later.

Washington The Moodity Credit Corporation Losng Roosevelt Hyde Park White House

Crowley Facing Flooded Streets After Heavy Rainfall

Crowley Louisiana endures extensive flooding as nearly 20 inches of rain in 48 hours submerges business areas and residential blocks. Rescue boats operate as emergency relief appeals rise. Local leaders urge outside aid for marooned residents and refugees amid rising water.

Crowley Southwe Louisiana Instan Cleveland Emergency Relief Organization

County Campaigns Nearing the Close

Local candidates across the south race toward the Democratic primary today August 13. Hempstead tours Bingen Friday, idle Saturday, rally in Hope Monday. Nevada county speakers at Rosston Friday, rest Saturday, close in Presscott Monday. Lafay ette at Buckner Friday with Toploma Saturday, closing Lewiston rally Monday night.

South Hempstead Bingen Wil Hope Nevada County Rosston Cott LaFayette Buckner Stan Lewiville

E R Timberlake Dies on Thursday in Washington

E R Timberlake 57 of Washington died about 8 p m Thursday at Tri State Hospital in Shreveport after ill health. A rural mail carrier on Washington Route One for 8 years he was born at Holly Grove son of Hugh Timberlake an early Washington settler. Funeral at Washington Methodist church Sunday 2 p m with Masonic lodge in charge burial at Holly Grove cemetery 4 p m Survived by widow daughter Evelyn Ruth son Roscoe three brothers John Wins hun near Washington and Murs ray Snyder Ark two sisters Miss Sally Timberlake DeAnn and Elizabeth Delaney Mineral Springs

E. R. Timbelake Washington Tri-State Shreveport Mr. Timberlake Hugh Timberlake Washyngton Holly Grove Methodist Church Washingt Masonic Lodge Holly Grove Cemetery Evelyn Ruth Roscoe John and Winshun Murs Ray Snyder, Ark Miss Sally Timberlake DeAnn Elizabeth Delaney Mineral Springs

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