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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1939
Page
5
Soviet envoy to Italy Nicolai Gorelov left Rome for Moscow with his aide after being in Rome one day, sparking confusion over the recall. U.S. Ambassador Joseph B. Davies warned the war would be long and bitter, stating little could prevent a protracted European conflict.
The Presbyterian Evangelistic conference will be held Wednesday night at 7:30 at Five Presbyterian Church. All church leaders and members will discuss participation in the General Assembly’s energetic evide beginning January 1, 19a. Proclaimers are expected to pledge loyal support including elders, deacons, church school, auxiliary, young people and leaders. A chilly sermon is said to mark the occasion as turnout from 5 to 8 feet of intimated cure towns one day.
Five Hope men Oliver Atlanta Roy Stephenson W M Ramsey Herman Stoy and R E Griffin attended a dairy meeting Tuesday at the Riverside Jersey farm in Shreveport. The session was led by Dan Van Pelt a nationally known dairy authority who spoke on industry problems. Coffee and sandwiches were served at Feeders Supply Co and Purina Mills.
Geneva reports the League of Nations adopts a resolution condemning Russia for invading Finland. The plan urges Finland aid and suggests non-member nations like the United States could join. The draft urges ousting Russia from the league and offers the league staff to assist Finland economically, healthwise, and financially.
In Independence Missouri a housewife complained to Police Chief Hal Phillips that her husband would not quit drinking. She described attempts to curb his thirst including striking with a broom locking him out of the house leaving him taking him back filing for divorce withdrawing the suit throwing water on him pouring hot coffee on him and hitting him with the pot knocking out some teeth and finally quitting drinking herself.
The piece argues for strengthening Alaska as a strategic frontier near Russia and Japan. It cites Alaska’s 600,000 square miles as critical soil outside the lower 48 and notes Alaska’s vulnerability to air and sea threats. It references Russia’s growing navy and air forces and mentions possible bases and deployments to deter aggression.
Cotton futures opened Wednesday at 11.28 and closed at 11.56 with middling spot at 11.66.
In Southbury on a Christmas Eve, snow drifts fall softly as Donaldson's Palais Royale dazzles with toys. Jim Carter, a dedicated shovel worker, stays to earn money for his three children while others head home to celebrate. Continues on Page Three.
The home of S S Moses on Highway 67 east of town was robbed Tuesday night for the second time in four days. The first robbery occurred last Friday night, yielding $12 to $15 in cash and a pocket book. The intruder returned Tuesday, cut a rear screen door and took about $20, plus a pocket book with other items. Police had no leads as other robberies were reported in the area.
At least 700 Russians including women and children are missing after the steamer Indigirku wrecked off Hokkaido in heavy seas. Survivors say the ship sent an SOS before waves and blizzard conditions hampered position details. The Japanese vessel Karafoto Maru rescued 395 survivors from the grounded Russian fishing vessel.
Washington news reports Senator Hattie W. Caraway, ill after emergency surgery, receiving many messages of sympathy. The story notes her simplicity, long senate career since 1931, initial appointment after husband Thaddeus Caraway’s death, and path to a second term with help from Huey Long. Her husband’s patronage influence and modest lifestyle are highlighted.
North German Lloyd line offices said the liner Bremen, which broke the British blockade from Marmansl, Russia, docked safely at Bremerhaven today German time. The ship completed the voyage and was reported docked at noon.
J F Letton, former Ark Hotel Men's Association president, visiting living charter members EMolly to St. Petersburg Florida. He calls on Walter Trulock Pine Bluff J D Barlow Hope and Willian McCartney Texarkana. Letton tours Pine Bluff Hope and Texarkana with plans to stay with Mr Barlow in Hope Wednesday.
Louisville circuit court clerk Joseph J. Ballard learned he had four World Series tickets after fiscal court moved to a new office. He had written to a Cincinnati friend who promised tickets, but they were in an overlooked unopened envelope. Ballard now plans to attend the 1933 World Series.
A Thought Alirade is a work exceeding the power of any created agent, consequently being an effect of the divine vamingtenge.
Unofficial results from the city primary show E F McFaddin defeating Lawson Glover 478 to 77 for city attorney while YT BR Billingsley is renominated city clerk with 1 225 votes. E P Young wins Ward One alderman 859 to 385, posting a record margin of 424. Ward Three sees Ross Spears beat Roy Johnson by 30. other wards list re nominations and committee posts without opposition.
AFL leader Joe Ozanic told a House committee that 80,900 coal miners lacked rights under the Wagner Act and were compelled to join the CIO. He spoke before the House panel probing the act and the National Labor Relations Board.
Fragmentary notes describe Christmas carols and legendary folk tales. Mentions Saint Basil in Greece providing a ship for Christmas, and Saint Nicholas guiding a reindeer sled in the north with traditional carol duties tracing to the first century.
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