Minnesota cheers Arkansas Guardsmen home from camp
Our Daily Bread notes Hempstead county National Guardsmen returning from Minnesota report cold weather giant mosquitoes and warm Minnesota hospitality. The piece links immigrant roots in Minnesota to the American experience of seeking equal rights under the law, citing Wendell Willkie and the founders. It argues that recent immigrants and their descendants share patriotism and support for American ideals.
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Berlin Bombed by the British Early Monday
Berlin endured air raids as four waves of British bombers attacked early Monday. Despite heavy anti aircraft fire, only one garden suburb house reportedly burned with no casualties. Meanwhile German raids on Birmingham Coventry and other targets caused fires and explosions as London defended against renewed assaults.
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Armstrong Car Is Stolen at Lewisville
A Ford coupe owned by Dr. R. L. Armstrong of Lewisville was stolen in front of his office around 8 30 Saturday night. The vehicle was later found wrecked near Brutus mill in southern Lafay ette county.
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Pre Election Crowds Gather Here Monday
Crowds gathered to hear final pleas of candidates for votes in Hope Delaware primaries. The central committee changed Ward 4 voting place to Paisley School. Ballot locations list Hempstead County, Arkansas Bank, City Hall, and other sites with judges and clerks for each ward. The moon phase note ends the item with a science aside.
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Proverb Verse Cites Righteousness and Wickedness
A quoted biblical verse from Proverbs cautions that the righteous will not be removed, while the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. The line reflects a moral judgment on virtue and punishment.
Love On The Line In Sioux Springs Frontier
SERIAL STORY open in Sioux Springs as a stylish woman arrives at the land office. Mark and Newt Gale note her ruffles and poise, a splash of white among denims and homespuns. Colonel Barrington warns it’s not a woman alone country, while the town’s homesteading bustle pauses at her entrance.
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Tin shortage risks U S war materiel supply
US tin dependence sits at odds with wartime needs as tin comes largely from overseas sources via Britain and the Dutch East Indies. The 75,000 ton reserve faces logistics, cartel quotas, and potential need for domestic smelters in Bolivia where Simon Patino dominates export ore. If sea lanes stay open, delivery may take a year. closures force drastic production and substitute measures.
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Four Defense Training Courses Set by Little Rock Office
EB Jackson reports four training courses approved for defense work with applications sent to Little Rock. Selection will weigh experience age fitness and similar data. Courses cover welding acetylene welding foundry molding and pattern making. Limited slots exist and interested applicants 18 plus with related training may register at the Employment Office. Craft committees will evaluate and select trainees.
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Little Rock
Hungary and Romania Tense Over Transylvania Crisis
Hungary called up thousands of reservists and ordered air raid precautions as reports said Romania sent reinforcements to Transylvania. The escalation followed a Hungarian delegation return from Turnu Severin where talks on Transylvanian claims collapsed.
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Cotton New York Opening and Close Prices Dec.
Cotton in New York opened at 9.16 and closed at 9.18. Middling spot traded at 9.90.
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Limiting Conscripts Set at 900000 in Peace Time
Washington officials reported Monday a cap of 900000 active training conscripts during peacetime under a Burke Wads compromise. The measure aligns with Sen O Mahoney’s 1000000 cap and Sen Lodge’s 800000 amendment. Sheppard said the war department plans to drain 8400000 conscripts in five years.
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Market Fund for Cotton Campaign Declared Effective
MEMPHIS TENN With the American Cotton Shippers Association announcing that merchants and cotton mills handling 96 percent of the crop have signed, the Nations Cotton Council activates its plan to raise the greatest promotions fund in raw cotton history. President Oscar Johnston declares the decks are cleared for action in the first major battle of the industry.
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Star Election Party to Be Held Tuesday Night
Complete returns from the Democratic run-off on Tuesday August 27 will be projected on a screen before The Star building in Hope Arkansas South Walnut street The projection is handled by Ray Allen of the Saenger Rialto theaters A large crowd is expected Precinct officials should report their box directly to the newspaper after counts The Associated Press will wire state returns An Election Extra will print before midnight for city sale and mail subscribers Wednesday morning
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Hempstead County
Associated Press Election Wire
Expected to Be Called Out in Few Weeks
The 153d Infantry of the National Guard is expected to be called out within a few weeks. About 60,000 soldiers participated in maneuvers in Minnesota with 1,900 men from Hope, Magnolia, Prescott, Arkadelphia, Conway, Dardanelle, Russellville, Clarksville, Blythe, Walnut Ridge, and Searcy in camp. Captain J. M. Duffie said the unit would assist regular army cavalry during war games and may be deployed to Alaska after Camp Robinson.
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Clarksville
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Little Rock
Little Rock ‘Before Going’ To “Alask “All Hope Boys
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Jap Squadron Rumors Discounted Off Indo China
Shanghai reports British ships delayed Sunday for Haiphong amid rumors of a Japanese naval concentration off Indo China waters. Dispatches deny unusual Japanese activity and Chinese reports of warships massed at Haiphong. A Hanoi report says a Japanese mission in Indo China seeks trade commitments and troop routes for actions toward Yunnan, focusing on sightseeing and sports.
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Mythic figures quiz prompts five ancient questions
Five myth questions test knowledge of ancient figures. Pygmalion’s profession, famous son of Thetis, parents of Castor and Pollux, Odysseus’s wife, and the quest for the Golden Fleece. Answers appear on the Comic Page.
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