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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1940
Page
3
Our Daily Bread argues America must aid Britain with ships and war materials despite German opposition. It contends war may be inevitable for self defense and asserts Germany cannot complain if the United States becomes realistic in aiding democratic Britain.
A German foreign office spokesman blasted Britain and the American aid plan as a wavering act and asserted Germany’s restraint has ended. He condemned English American discussions on U S aid as drifting toward provocative policy and warned Berlin cannot endure continued challenges. Hull in Washington declined comment.
In Los Angeles a federal court probes the so called Saint Germain Movement tied to Edna Ballard. Prosecutors describe a mail fraud scheme claiming miracles and immortality. The group, led by Ballard and Guy Wr., grew from 30 people in 1934 to a larger following, with court testimony detailing payments and ascension claims.
RAF bombers raided Italian oil bases opposite Albania on Saturday, starting large fires and triggering explosions. Greek forces captured an Italian colonel and two battalions around Tepeleni amid heavy fighting, and occupied two villages and two heights. Greek artillery shelled retreating forces while Italian planes tried to halt the advance and four enemy aircraft were shot down.
Columbus swept three fast basketball battles over Washington teams on Friday. The Columbus junior team beat Washington Juniors 22 to 6, the senior squad won 39 to 25, and Caldwell and Purdue, in their final high school appearance, joined Columbus all-stars to defeat Washington all stars 50 to 22.
A Christmas dance is announced for Wednesday night December 25 at Notel Barlow with Tommy Kinser's band providing music. The event starts at 8 o clock and is open to the public.
Five name groups across arts fields with one outlier in each. Identifies the common discipline all intact members share, calling attention to the misplaced figure in each list. Includes composers conductors playwrights writers and poets from mid 20th century.
Arkansas Racing Commission fixed February 24 to March 29 as the spring racing meet dates for Oaklawn park in Hot Springs. The commission accepted Jiles L. Bland’s resignation as secretary and appointed Guy Freeling to succeed him, with the change effective when the new administration takes office. Officials named for the meets include William A. Hamilton, J. G. Reeder, Dr. F. W. Asche as stewards and others in judging and timing roles. The financial report showed 1940 tax receipts of 204205.68 compared with 152175.08 in 1939, and Bland was commended for his services.
Wyoming report notes extreme winter peril with long distances in Sweetwater County. Shelters with matches wood and coal were built for travelers. Signs warn that stealing supplies could be deadly for some, while census data outlines variability in US store customers.
The Daily Mail reported Lord Halifax as the likely next British ambassador to the United States. If chosen, he would replace Anthony Eden as foreign minister and spur wartime efforts from Washington while cabinet changes were discussed.
Prescott Arkansas Mr and Mrs Sam H Cadenhead waived examining trials before Justice W J White this afternoon and were granted bail of 1000 and 9500 respectively for appearance for trial in Circuit Court in January They are charged with embezzling more than 300 dollars in funds belonging to the Nevada County Fair Association Mrs Cadenhead was secretary of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce three years resigning November 1 Mr Cadenhead had not made his bond Friday night
The Negro Goodfellows appeal for help to brighten many families in Hope this Christmas. They urge friends to contribute as much as possible, calling 340 or 294 to arrange a representative visit promptly.
Visiting a different county in Tesas each day, nine months would be needed to cover all counties. The state has 334 counties in total.
Cairo dispatch reports British bombers artillery and ships battering Bardia as siege tightens. British forces capture nine more prisoners and four guns while advancing to clear western Libyan areas behind the eastern base. Limited reinforcements arrive and coastal naval gunfire supports the landward push.
MADERA Calif. Hal Kemp 35 orchestra leader died Saturday from complications after injuries in a Wednesday auto accident. Doctors said pneumonia contributed to his death and had placed him on oxygen as his condition remained grave.
Industrial research in 1939 showed expenditure of 200 million dollars by about 2000 scientists and engineers across individual companies. The sector employed roughly 32 000 workers, reflecting growing investment in science and industry during the period.
In Paris informed sources report France refused to change its cabinet or recall Pierre Laval. Petain consented to a German request by Otto Abetz to replace General de La Laurencie with Fernand de Brinon as delegate-general in the occupied zone.
W H Herndon age 60 longtime Magnolia A M College secretary since June 1922 died Friday at his campus home from a cerebral hemorrhage. He came from Brownstown Sevier county earlier worked for a Nashville wholesale grocer. Surviving wife Ze Garrison Magnolia daughter Mrs Kimbrough Harrington mother Carrie Herndon Ardmore Oklahoma three brothers Luther J Ernest Roy and two sisters Mrs Smith Spencer Funeral Saturday at 9 30 a m Lewis funeral home with burial at Nashville cemetery at 3 p m He was a first cousin of R Herndon of Hope
The Rev William R Parsons of Louisville Kentucky will preach at the Sunday evening service of First Baptist Church. The pastor will administer baptism and Christmas music will be performed. Parsons, brother of Mrs Bates of Hope, was ordained last fall and is in his second year at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is known in church circles here and has led boys handwork in the first Vacation Bible School. The service opens at 7:30 p m.
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