Army radio speech by Lt General Lear in Hope Arkansas
The Army sought a loud speaker for Lt. Gen. Ben Lear to reach 800 soldiers near NBC microphones in Hope Arkansas. Civilians including Roy Anderson Mayor Albert Graves and Rep Talbot Feild attended for a photo and to support the broadcast. The general urged loyalty to home and flag, addressing 100000 Second Army personnel via NBC from Hope.
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Army
Ben Lear
Roy Anderson
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Roy
Hope
Albert Graves
Talbot Feild
Civilian Military Council
U S Influence for Peace in World War II
The piece argues the United States cannot directly stop WWII with moral appeals alone. It outlines possible actions such as threatening Britain to cut aid or warning Germany of war if peace terms fail. It concludes U.S. real influence rests on demonstrated force and commitment to credible peace efforts.
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Roosevelt
Europe
United States
Herr Hiteler
Mascieki
Poland
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Miter
Cudahy
Tallinn Falls to Nazis After Bitter Fight
The Assaulted Press reports Nazi forces captured Tallinn, Estonia after a hard battle. German high command said the port, 22 transport ships and multiple vessels were seized, with several thousand prisoners taken at the naval base. The fall follows the destruction of the Dnieper river dam and losses for the Soviets in the region.
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Adolf Hitler
Tallinn
Estonia
Gulf of
Finnland
Helsinki
Ukraine
Dnieperoretrovsk
Dnieper
Nazi Way
Italinn
Keystone
Narmat
Baltic
Farm Work in U S Defense
With the National Defense Program demanding more beef poultry dairy and pork products planting plenty of fall oats takes on greater importance says Oliver L Adams County Agent The necessity for greater production of livestock will require more feed and oats continuing on Page Four
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National Defense Program
Oliver L. Adams
As water spilt on the ground and cannot be gathered
A fragment from a biblical verse notes that once spilled water cannot be retrieved, reflecting a proverb about irretrievability and loss. The source references Samuel 14 14, aligning to a timed moment of futility and consequence in ancient narration.
Army Fit to Fight Says Gen Lear in Hope Broadcast
Lt General Ben Lear closed the Second Army maneuvers with a one minute radio address to 190000 troops and the nation from Hope. He urged perseverance work correction of mistakes and teamwork. He defended the Army against critics and emphasized every soldier and unit is vital to the nation.
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Ben Lear
Hope
NBC
East Corporation Line
Lear
William N. Hiell
27Th Divion
Second Army
Ralston
105Th Infantry
Upstate
New York
Second Aay
Prescott
Lens
Thorn
Third Army
Republic
Doctors to Operate on Ex Premier Laval
Paris officials report doctors will operate to remove an assassin’s bullet near Pierre Laval’s heart. The former French premier, age 58, remains in critical condition as surgery is planned for Friday amid widespread fear and public attention.
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Laval
Paris
Doxtors
Pierre Laval
Axis Partners Meet Again
Berlin reports Hitler and Mussolini met at the Führer’s east front headquarters for five days through Saturday. The joint official statement says they discussed all military and political questions about the duration of the war with emphasis on unity and resolve to prolong the conflict.
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Berlin
Hitler
Mussolini
East Front
Fuherer
Tl Duce
War Games to Shift Eastward in Southwest Arkansas
The Second Army war games moved east Saturday from Prescott to the Ouachita river near Camden as three more divisions join, forming a 110000 strong force. Weekend planned to position units for next week’s massive drills involving about 300000 men, with the 7th Corps of 75000 finishing 13 days of field exercises and traveling three days to join.
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Arkansas
Prescott
Ouachita River
Camden
7Th Corps
Band to Begin Rehearsals Ahead of Busy Season
The High School Band will start rehearsals Tuesday night September 2 in the High School Auditorium from 7 to 9. Band director Mr. Cannon says the schedule fits members working days. He will meet new students and parents each morning at the band office from eight to noon until school starts.
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Cannon
Soldiers Mail Away Edition Promises New Army Photo Stories
The Star releases tomorrow a revised Soldiers Mail-Away Edition with fresh pictures of Second Army maneuvers. Lt Gen Ben Lear addresses the Second Army, Third Battalion 105th Infantry New York stands at attention, and Seventh Ordnance Battalion troops bivouac on Spring Hill road maintaining guns. Mail-in copies cost 5 cents and include postage paid to any address in the United States for a service member.
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The
Star
Ben Lear
Second Army
105Th Infantry
New York
Seventh Ordnance Battalion
Seventh Army Corps
Spring Hill
U S Culture Faces Challenge Proving It Is Not Wild West
NEA Service reports on U S efforts to improve inter American cultural relations amid stereotypes of Americans as wild and uncultured. Peter Edson outlines the two way program and past missteps, detailing the State Department's Division of Cultural Relations and its shift toward Central and South America and the Caribbean.
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Avis
Europe
Latin America
Sam
Peter Edson
NEA Service
Washington
Edson
Sumner Welles
U.S. Department of State
Warren Lee Pierson
Export-Import Bank
United States
Hill-Billy
Hoosier
DCR
United States Department of State
Four Corners
Earth
Central and
South America
Caribbean Islands
Sbove
New Spiperman
U. S
Car and Truck Collision Kills Three In Louisiana
Three youths died and three others were injured in a Lebeau road crash between a car and a produce truck on Thursday night. Sheriff Simon Stelly said truck driver H. H. Downs of Hope Arkansas escaped injury.
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Opeloubas
Lebeau Road
Simon Stelly
H. H. Downs
Hope
Ark
More Showers for Soldiers Near Hope
James Embree Hope Fire Chief donated private property south of Hope for a soldiers’ area while the American Legion built showers to serve hundreds. A city water pump supports the facilities. 25 to 30 soldiers can use them at once, with expansion possible if needed. Over 1,500 Second Army men used the facilities Thursday afternoon as Daily use continues at Fair Park to prevent water shortages.
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James Embree
Hope
American Legion
Legion
Second Army
Fair Park
New Barbecue and Cafe Open in Hope
Kirk Patrick announces the opening of a new Barbecue and Cafe counter on Hazel Street behind Young Chevrolet Co. The building is completely new and modern with free parking and curb service. The public is invited.
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Kirk Patrick
Hazel Street
Young Chevrolet Co
Postoffice to Work Labor Day
Postmaster Robert M. Wilson announced that the postoffice will operate all windows on Labor Day next Monday. The extra service is needed for Second Army troops maneuvering nearby and because Labor Day falls on the first of the month. There will be one city delivery of mail but no rural deliveries.
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Hope Postoffice
Robert M. Wilson
Second Army
Harriman to Head Moscow Delegation
President Roosevelt said he would appoint W. Averell Harriman to lead the American delegation to Moscow to discuss aid to Russia. Harriman and possibly others will meet with British and Russian officials.
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Washington
Roosevelt
W. Averell Harriman
Moscow
Russia
HarriMan
Local Stolen Auto Recovered at Levy
Miss Ellen Carrigan of Hope reported her auto stolen from home Thursday afternoon and recovered by police early Friday at Levy Arkansas.
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Levy
Ellen .Carrigan of Hope
Ark
Cranium Crackers Historic Events Quiz Card
Cranium Crackers presents a 1941 themed quiz asking five memory questions on historical events. Includes a foreign ruler’s cataract surgery in New York, a wind up peace resolution signed by a president, a great city fire, women burned at the stake in England, and a young girl who led the French army.
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U. S
New York
Congress
Germany
Austria
America
England
Japanese Plans Follow Message to Roosevelt
Tokyo reports Prime Minister pronounces delicate Japan United States relations after the Russian German war. Domei says Tokyo seeks China policy disposal and an East Asia co prosperity sphere to usher permanent Pacific peace. Prince Kenoye conveyed Japan's stance to President Roosevelt.
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Tokyo
Honoui
Roosevelt
Japan
United States
Domei
Pacific
Washington
China
East Asia
Prince Kenoye
Arkansas Draftees Eligible for Release Next Week
Little Rock General E L Compere announced that about 25 percent of Arkansas inductees, roughly 12,000 men, are 28 or older and eligible for release under recent legislation. Some may qualify due to economic hardship, according to estimates from local draft boards.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Army payroll distribution centers on Hope plan
Informed sources say about 600000 dollars would be distributed to Se ond army enlisted men in the Hope area next Tuesday. Hope acts as a distribution center with captains paying troops at camps across southwest Arkansas. Money would come from Camp Robinson by armored car, with headquarters in a vacant downtown store. most troops have moved toward Ouachita river for a drive into Louisiana.
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Hope
Seond
Ope
Arkansas
Ouachita River
Louisiana
Camp Robinson
Catholic Church Plans Benefit Party This Week
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church announces a benefit party hosted at the church on Friday and Saturday night. The event invites all community members to attend and support the church activities.
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Catholic Church
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
Urelock
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