Four Phases World War Developments Enter Global Power Shifts
The world heads toward a new order as France withdraws support and Germany pushes its military goals. French fleet orders and French adherence to commands remain pivotal while German advances risk drawing the US into the conflict. Meanwhile the U S House passes an 18 month Army draft extension by a narrow margin with a ten dollar monthly bonus to draftees.
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Unite States
Liam
Fénice
Germany
Europe
Nepon
Britain
Black Sea
House of Representatives
U. S
Congress
Nazis Charge VJ S to Seize Martinique
Associated Press report states Germany accuses the United States of planning to seize Martinique following France's collaboration with Germany. Berlin asserts American groups will exploit Petain's policy to justify action. Washington and London view Petain's move as an American threat and discuss Brazil and West African missions.
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Associated Press
Germany
United States
Martinique
West Indies
France
Berlin
Petaity
Washington
London
Brazil
Petain
State Department
Dakar
House Passes Service Bill With Narrow Margin
In a rowdy session the House approved an 18 month extension of military service for selectees and National Guardsmen by a 203 to 226 vote. The measure allows training for 18 months and removes the 5000 yearly husbandry limit, with final Senate compromise expected and formal submission to President Roosevelt anticipated.
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Washington
War Department
Congres Duthor
Senate
Roosevelt
Cranium Crackers Solve the cigar and work puzzles
A puzzle page presents two problems. A man has 36 cigarette butts and can make six more cigarettes per every six butts. The second problem asks how many days Harry would need alone to finish a job with two partners joining at different rates, given speeds relative to Harry. A third problem asks for travel time and speeds given mixed highway conditions and time spent in towns.
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Harry
George
Ehner
Cleveland
Chicago
Tong
Allegers
There Are Many to Protect From Inflation
The piece argues inflation harms the average worker with small savings and wages, noting 45 million with Social Security and millions with life and group policies. It explains how price rises erode security, urges restraint on prices and support for Defense Bonds to fund government needs and curb currency expansion.
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Ing
United States
Temperature Report Shows Summer Heat Across Days
A string of hot days records the temperature staying above 90 degrees for three days. The article notes a 96 degree high last Monday and 86 degrees on Sunday at the University of Arkansas Experiment Station, with mid afternoon readings around 54 degrees at one location.
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University of Arkansas Experiment Station
Well outside Nanking a 500-year-old milk well tale
A fragment describes Mik Well near Nanking and a Wayfiew Slemple where people claim to obtain milk from a centuries old well. The well is said to produce a sweet liquid the color of tile, recited as part of local lore.
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Nanking
Lower Ukraine Falls Under Allied Pressure Near Odessa
Soviet defense lines near the Dnieper weaken as German forces advance on Odessa and Nikolaev. British and London reports warn of ruined streets if German troops seize key port cities, while Soviet high command claims routing a German elite division and inflicting heavy casualties in an undefined sector.
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Associated Press
Ukraine
Dnieper River
Odessa
War Office
Tommund
London
Nikolaev
Dniepur
Hitler
Black
Oressa
Red Army
Turrapin visit to Guy Smith farm noted this summer
Aesop Redfield visits the Guy Smith farm near Redfield on schedule for the 18th annual tour. The family marks him clearly to confirm his identity as the same fellow. In Hongkong, a sedan chair with four bearers costs about 20 cents in US currency for a one way ride.
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Redfield
Kas
Turrapin Aiade
Guy Smith
Sumiers
Hongkong
United States
Rency
Foe
A Thought All that a man hath will he give for his life
A compact item notes a reflection on the value of life with a dated reference to July 2.
Jaycees Meet Tuesday Night in Hope
The Hope Junior Chamber of Commerce set a Bet-together meeting for Tuesday September 9 with charter presentation by the State Junior Chamber president. Plans were shared for cotton allotment efforts and committee work led by Senator James Pilkinson and George W. Ware. Over $6,009 in cotton stamps were released to Hempstead farmers last Saturday with most funds spent in Hope. New members announced include Dewey Bolls Jim J Cale Garhind Darwin C N Davenport Hernan Davis Des Davis Etnie Frans Leroy Henry C C Wallaman Pred McElvey Nova Moore Hays Munn Herald Porterfield H2 Shull William FR Summerville W L Tate Beverly Johnson FLD Henry Travis W Lively Wallace Monroe Donate Moore Perry Moses and Guy Watkins.
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Hope Junior Chamber of Commerce
State Junior Chamber
Hempstead County
Vincent Foster
James Pilkinson
George W. Ware
Jim J. Cale
Garhind Darwin
C. N. Davenport
Hernan Davis
Dess Davis
Etnie Frans
Leroy Henry
C. C. Wallaman
Pred McElvey
Nova Moore
Hays Munn
Herald Porterfield
H.2
Shull
William FR
Summerville
W. L. Tate
Beverly Johnson
Fld. Henry
Travis W. Lively
Wallace Monroe
Donate Moore
Perry Moses
Guy Watkins
Pentecost Revival Draws Crowds at Local Church
Crowds continue to attend daily services at the Pentecostal Church where Rev. W P Graves, pastor, announced Wednesday that meetings are held nightly beginning at four. Rev. M W Howard conducts the services and the public is invited.
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I Pentecostal Church
W. PB. Graves
M. W. Howard
Flower plant blooms on 24 hour shift in Memphis
Busy Plant in Memphis grows an unusual flower plant under continuous operation. Through grafting, Wohlwath has produced pink and white night blooming cereus and a red Christmas cactus from a single plant. The cereus opens at night while the cactus blooms during the day.
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Memphis
Tenn
Wohlwath
Restrictions on Chinese Women Hit New Edicts
Restrictions in parts of China target women, banning unstockinged tegs, permanent waves, lipstick, owned gowns and quined bathing, reflecting government controls over appearance and dress during the period.
Nine Euclid Dump Wagons Sent to Proving Ground
The Star shows one of nine identical Euclid dump wagons unloaded in Missouri Pacific yards for gravel and earth hauling at the Southwestern Proving Ground. The 165 hp Diesel machine weighs 23,600 pounds and can move 14 to 16 cubic yards of material depending on type. Lonnie Hendrix, a Missouri Pacific car inspector, stands beside the largest motor equipment in the area to give a size comparison.
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Star
Missouri Pacific
Southwestern Proving Ground
W. E. Callahan Company
Proving Ground
Lonnie Hendrix
Missouri Pacific Car
Soldier's Fund Reaches 96.25 for Second Army Troops
Cecil Devinis, chairman of the finance committee of the Civilian Maternity Council, announced that Hope citizens donated 96.25 to entertain soldiers of the Second Army during their stay. The drive continues and all sons missing by canvassers are asked to leave contributions with Mr. Dennis at the Kroger store or Hope Star office. Funds will support soldiers’ entertainment, shower baths, and writing space and materials during maneuvers.
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Cecil Devinis
Civilian Minetary Council
Citizens of Hope
Second Army
Dennis
Kroger
Hope Star
British Planes Bomb Berlin in Night Raid Across Europe
British aircraft conducted a broad night raid from Norway to France hitting Berlin and other targets including Magdeburg Hannover and Krupp Armament works in Exsen. The air ministry reported large fires and intensifying damage despite bad weather and confirmed the loss of one bomber. Germany replied with a daytime raid on England's northeast coast.
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London
Norway
France
Berlin
Magdeburg
Hannover
Exs- Sen
Krupp Armament Works
England
Air Ministry
Scout Rally to Be Held Here at Experiment Station
Priday August 15 scouts from Hope and neighboring towns gather for a full day event at the Experiment Station near Hope. Contests run 10:00 to 4:00 with prizes for patrols and a bronze neckerchief slide for every attendee. Activities include knot tying, first aid, signaling, model airplanes, water hosting, rebuilding, and more. George Ware Ed McFadeen and A W Stubbeman oversee planning with free lemonade and watermelon provided.
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Hope
Tve
Lewisville
Stumps
Frescatt
Willisville
Cale
Nashville
Ashdown
Fulton
DeQueen
Washington
Spring Hill
Okay
George Ware
Ed McFadeen
A. W. Stubbeman
Puerto Rican Yum Industry Taxes Drive Treasury Revenue
Taxes from the Yum industry in Puerto Rico account for nearly a quarter of the insular treasury's total revenues, highlighting the sector's central role in public finances.
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Insular
Notices Sent to 78 Farmers in Southwestern Proving Ground Evacuations
Seventy-eight notices were mailed on August 11 directing evacuations by August 25 to farms in the third section of the Southwestern Proving Ground area. The county Relocation Committee continued accepting applications for tents and immediate needs as residents relocate.
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Southwestern Proving Ground Area
County Relocation Committee
Noties
W. F. Robins
E. Terrell Lewis
Est
Helen M. Garland
Easter Garland
G. W. Hood
Virgil May
Ida Chambless
Bert Scott
Rhodes & Rhinehart
B. W. Edwards
Jake Ogden
Bell Carrigan
Eras Samuels
Claude Johnson
State of Arkansas
M. B. Davis
J. H. Haynes
Ode
Traffic Collision In Albemarle Involving Airplane And Car
An automobile and an airplane collided near the airfield in Albemarle Craven Almond’s plane failed to gain altitude and struck the car as it stopped. Damage was slight and no injuries were reported.
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Albemarle
N. C
i/Pj
Craven Almond
So-be at church and ball game start in Hong Kong
In Rocky Mount North Carolina Mrs William Fitt kept a careful diary of her social rounds before her marriage noting So-be at church. Meanwhile Sir Geoffry Northcote Governor of Hong Kong threw the first pitch at a game between US Mindanao gunboat sailors and a Hong Kong local team.
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Rocky Mount, N. C
William Fitt
Geoffry Northcote
Hongkong
United States
Mindanao
Troops Prepare for Maneuvers in This Area
Large tent cities rise in southwest Arkansas between the Red and Ouachita rivers as 120,000 troops prepare to start field maneuvers next Sunday. Major General R. Richardson directs operations with Lt General Ben Lear arriving to supervise. National guard divisions from Camp Forrest Camp Robinson and Ft McClellan converge as 30 mile per hour convoy speeds and civilian traffic pauses.
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Jerry T. Bauldit
U. S. Army
Arkansas
Red
Ouachita
Gordon
R. Richardson
Tth
Ben Lear
National Guard
Camp Forrest
Camp Robinson
Ft. McClelland
Ft. Leonard Wood
Weevils and Worms Attack Cotton Crops Reported
County Agent Oliver Lyon Adams presents recommended substitutes for calcium arsenate to combat cotton boll weevils and leaf worms. Powdered lead arsenate magnesium arsenate and zinc arsenate may be used full strength or with lime. Paris Green offered as blend with flour and hydrated lime to reduce leaf burn. For spraying apply twelve pounds per acre if possible. otherwise mix three to five pounds per acre in treated water. avoid white arsenic.
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Ar Senate
Oliver Lyn Adams
Free Fair Board to Meet on Thursday Hempstead meeting set for 10 A.M.
A. W. Stubbeman, chairman of the Hempstead County Fair Association Board, called a meeting at 10 o'clock Thursday morning in the Extension Service office at the Hempstead County courthouse to discuss plans for the Hempstead free fair.
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Free Fair Board
A. W. Stubbeman
Hempstead County
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