Our Daily Bread Diced Thin by The Editor
A fragment from the Our Daily Bread column includes wartime reflections on entertainment and public life. It cites editorials about tension, safety, and a push for sensible limits amid war hysteria, with mentions of football and California daylight attractions. The piece critiques overreaction and urges balanced public policy.
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Radimenca
Pere Fuettat
Monty Capek
Elkdara Alfeirs
Pittspraiway
Nenanon Aonse
Arkatea Democrat Psitorial
Carolina
the Democrat
Kroves
Oregon
England
Noth Luftwaffe
Sraets
Agen
California
War at Home Duty in Civilians Falls in Line
By Willis Thornton the piece argues that Americans must shoulder a parallel war effort at home. It stresses that ultimate victory relies on civilian actions, not just soldiers. The author notes home duties lack glamour yet risk death, echoing Britain’s wartime experiences. Continued on page four.
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Britain
Christmas Seals Buy Now for Holiday Mail
Christmas Seals urged readers to purchase to support public health efforts. The appeal cited low costs and wide impact, urging citizens to contribute through county and city leadership, including Talbot Feild Jr., county chairman, and Rey J. E. Hamill, city chair.
Telephone Co Proposes Rate Hikes Across Arkansas Towns
Arkansas based Telephone Company seeks higher rates to cover rising costs as service expands. Plans would raise Hope monthly business rates to 5 and two party residence rates to 2.25, with four party residence service at 2. Total cities affected include Batesville, Conway, El Dorado, Fayetteville, Hope, Searcy, Warren, and others. Company cites 62 percent telephone growth since 1920 and growing operating expenses plus wage and tax impacts. President Shepard emphasizes need for fair revenues to maintain dependable service and defense-related lines.
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Rabie Wace Tang
Caida Leymanner
HeeRap
Fein
Tomate Oy
Faetasane
Spylland
Arkaanien Sitien
Altheushot
Arkan- San
Shepard
Treat Frankly Wat
Winy Pesta
Hope
Arendelpha
Batesville
Brinkley
Cuiden
Conway
Barto
el Devriaddo
Fayetteville
Poirest City
Tat Springs
Megdolla
Malvern
Marianha
McGehe
Newport
Gececa
Pata- Roult
Pine Blut
Repgers
Searcy
Bacingdate
View Murer
Warren
Wyntw
Shepardaie
Arkansas Telephone
Decisive Phase Seen in Libyan Battle
A late world war update notes a decisive phase in Libyan fighting with forces around Elest and Teleuk pushing back German lines. Reports claim Soviet and Red Army action near Klin and Moscow areas signals a major Allied shift as German divisions are said to be routed and casualties rise, amid Allied comm unique briefings.
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Red Army
Klin
Morcow
Tula
Moscow
Sens
New York
Nyc
Manila Pilot Foresees War Hit As Jap Attack Looms
Letter from Army Air Corps Lieutenant Hamney Ramsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ramsey, written from Manila a week before the Pearl Harbor attack, describes Manila readiness, anticipated air and naval action, and looming hostilities as American forces brace for a Japanese strike in the Philippines. The letter notes training complete, planes loaded, and intelligence placing the Japs within striking distance.
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Manila
Wapial
Philippines
Sanday
Mawan
Liew. Perry Ramsey
Army Air Corps
W. M Ramsey
Rendulph Field
San Attoned
Texas
Hamney
Stunday
Manila Watch
Motive
Dudt
O. K
Washington
Legaspi
Luzon
Department
First Week of U S Japan War Telephoto Review
A review of the first week of the war between the United States and Japan. Points out Japanese attacks and the destruction of Japanese ships by U S forces are clearly shown.
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NEA
United States
Japan
U.S
Lower Age on Draft Sought by President to Senate
President Roosevelt sent identical letters to Vice President Wallace and party leaders urging the draft age drop from 21 to 39. The Senate military committee weighs a plan to induct 21 through 44 and require 18 to 64 to register, while current law drafts 21 to 28.
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Essage
Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Wallace
Barkley
McNary
Senate Military Committee
Wrough
War Department
Eight Die in $20,000 Schenectady Fire
Eight elderly residents including seven women perished when a four-home fire destroyed the building within an hour in Schenectady New York. Seven others were rescued in their night clothes as temperatures stood at 20 degrees. Victims ranged from 68 to 93 years old. Lena Smith, home operator, blamed a patient smoking in bed and assessed damage at $20,000.
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Schenectady
Lena Smith
Army motorcyclist ordered back to Camp Forrest
An Army motorcyclist headed toward Hope is ordered back to Camp Forrest Tennessee. Corporal Melvin E. Jones is the rider sought. Army authorities request local help to relay the message. The telegram to the Chief of Police F Haynie was signed by Louis L. Austin first lieutenant commanding Troop F of the 8th Cavalry.
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Hope
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Melvin E. Jones
F. ¥. Haynie
Louis L. Austin
Wth Cavalry
Bill for farmer conservation benefits advances to White House
Telegram from Congressman Oren Harris reports the House passed Senator Spencer's bill to pay conservation benefits to farmers in the Southwestern Praying Ground area. With Senate approval last Thursday the measure now heads to the President for approval.
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The
Star
Oren Harris
House
Spencer
Praying Ground
Senate
White House
DeAnn Native Dies Monday at Age About Sixty
W. L. Clark aged about 60 and a Hempstead county native died near DeAnn late Monday night at his home. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Wednesday at White Oak cemetery in DeAnn. Survived by widow, Grady son, nine daughters, a brother George of DeAnn, three sisters in Rogers Arkansas, DeAnn, and Canton North Carolina. Rev. T L Epton of Nashville will officiate.
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Hempstead County
DeAnn
White Oak
Grady
Lillie
Minnie
Fhala Clark
May Buchanan
Charles Smith
Nellie Stuart
Vernita Burke
George Calhoun
Harry Robinson
George
Mittie Willis
Rogers
Ark
W. H. Burke
Ruth Willie
Canton
N. C
T. L. Epton
Nashville
House Passes Naval Expansion Program
Washington report notes the House approved a naval expansion program sending the measure to the Senate. The bill authorizes construction of 150000 tons of additional naval fighting ships as part of military buildup.
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House
Naval
Washington
Senate
Boy Scouts Help Drive to Recycle Waste Paper
The Boy Scouts of the city will assist the A.R.B. committee for Conservation of waste paper in a drive starting Monday December 22 for three days. They will canvass houses for waste paper while local housekeepers are urged to prepare magazines in 26 bound bundles and newspapers in separate parcels.
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Boy Scouts
A.rb. Committee For
Frank R. Johnson
David Hoover County Man Dies Tuesday
Davie Hoover of near Beard's Chapel died at his home early Tuesday morning. Funeral services were to be held at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Piney Grove. He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
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Davie Hoover
Beard’s Chapel
Piney Grove
Cranium Crackers Teamwork Comic Quiz
A reader quiz asks for first names of famous comedy pairs. Bud Abbott is the straight partner with Costello. the fat one is Lou. In Laurel and Hardy the heavy man is Oliver Hardy. Andy is not part of the duo. Gosden and Correll portray Amos and Andy. Amos is the character. Howard and Shelton pair list George as the straight man. Wheeler and Woolsey, the deceased member is W. S. Woolsey.
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Abbot and Costello
Bud
Laurel and Hardy
Andy
Gosden and Correll
Howard and Shelton
George
Wheeler and Woolsey
Jap thrusts hit Borneo Malaya and Hongkong
Associated Press reports Japanese attempts to pierce American defenses in the Philippines slowed Luzon fighting while new actions hit Borneo Malaya and Hongkong. London and Canberra indicate growing Allied coordination with Russia and the United States as the Pacific war continues.
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Associated Press
Philpines
Japan
Luzon
Ish
North Koreno
Malaya
Hokong
Russia
Pacific
London
Clement R. All
United States
Canberra
Herbert V. “Evatt
Disc
Tokyo
Borneo
Manila
Singapore
Formida i
U.S
Jganese Ineka
Olongapo
Manila Bay
Philippine
Hongkong
Untaxed liquor seized in city raid
Police raided the home of Dela Straughter and Hilton Blake, arresting both after seizing 20 gallons of untaxed liquor. The city police department conducted the raid and charged the two men with possessing untaxed liquor.
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Dela Straughter
Hilton Blake
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