29 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes federal payroll and World War pay figures reaching new highs in seven months, with sales at a Washington department store hitting all-time peaks. It references Rep Schafer and an endorsement while touching on political rhetoric and wider policy strains across states and cities.
A debate over a law restricting liquor sales to residential districts faces citizens as Congress passes a measure limiting alcohol outlets. The contention centers on local control and the impact on cafes and neighborhoods.
Johnsen notes a political climate where four of seven Republican congressmen secure reelection by winning both major party nominations while three run on both tickets. Twelve Democratic congressmen seem assured of renomination yet mostly face Republican opposition in November.
The House Group outlines a draft plan starting with Registration Day and conscripts entering training camps, aiming to mobilize about 460,000 men by year end and 400,000 more by April 1 1944, with yearly half increments toward 4,000,000 trained or in reserve. Gen George C Marshall warns this is the minimum needed to defend the Western Hemisphere.
Baseball and hockey standings and Wednesday results including Memphis at Nashville and Boston versus Chicago. Thursday’s schedule shows Knonville at Lite Rock, Birmingham at Atlanta, Nashville at Memphis, New Orleans at Chattanooga, plus Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn clashes with rain in Cincinnati. AL table lists Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, and New York with varied records.
The Arkansas Shire Stork show adopts a point based prize system funded by Hope business men and the Fair association. Cash awards are distributed by dividing total prize money by total points and multiplying by an animal's points, plus ribbons for top places. Entries via A C Monts, Hempstead County Fair Association president, Herman Stoy dairy superintendent, and Oliver L Adams County Agent. Meanwhile, wartime raids linger as German bombers strike London and parts of the British Isles with heavy losses and censorship. the longest air attack of the war targets the capital while nearby towns report casualties and ongoing shell bursts.
An authorized spokesman said four houses were struck and burned during the raid which lasted two hours and fourteen minutes. The attack began at 12 25 a m and ended at 3 18 a m West of the city a drone of motors could be heard as planes circled the western suburbs while suburban anti aircraft artillery banged and residents sheltered amid shell fragments.
The Unity Baptist Church women sponsor a chicken dinner sale on Saturday August 1 to deliver complete dinners to homes for a small charge. Proceeds support a worthy cause.
At the Commerce Department the rubber problem is a key hurdle for the national defense program. The United States consumes about 50,000 tons monthly, with 75 percent used for tires, and 98 percent of world supply coming from Dutch East Indies and British Malaya. Brazil supplies 16,000 tons annually. other regions provide the rest. If imports halted, 30 million vehicles would stop, the defense effort would falter, and the era of horse and buggy tires could return, though a rubber shortage would still threaten for about a year and a half.
A projected expansion at a government subsidized plant could lift synthetic rubber output to 10 000 tons this year, with aims to meet full demand in 18 months to 2 years. Proposals include driveless days, tire retreads, and reclaiming rubber from unlikely sources to stretch supplies.
An NEA report describes a German raid on London as crowds danced at the Savoy and nearby venues, while sirens sounded and anti aircraft fire lit the sky. The bomber dropped a deadly bomb, setting fires and drawing up emergency actions as residents sought shelter yet continued celebrations.
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