War Wages and Inflation Drive Allied Economy Strain
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss wartime wage hikes, price pressures, and inflation risks. It notes labor costs rising with earnings and the impact on fuel, materials, and production. References to British trade, exports, and fuel logistics hint at postwar adjustments and potential shortages as factories resume operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sordapan
England
Brituky
Sono
Amersand
Germany
Erlea
Aretha
Bowling results snapshot from February weekly listings
Readable bowling schedule shows totals for February including Geo W Robison Kiwanis Club and Standard Oil Rotary Club on Monday. Tuesday lists Home Tea Guy Bakery for Keratt Cukato and C Pewtex. Wednesday features Gunter Bros Bruner Ivory A Hope Basket Bruner Ivory B with multiple matchups and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Robison
Kiwanis Club
Standard Oil—Rotary Club
Guy
Keratt Cukato
Pewtex
Gunter Bros—Bruner Ivory A
Hope Basket
Bruuner Ivory B
Free Potatoes of Diseases in Seed Industry Growth
Northwest Washington farmers advance certified disease free seed potatoes to Argentina and California. The seed program centers on White Rose stock from Near here, expanding acreage and shipments to California, Alabama, Idaho, Montana, and beyond as growers share disease free stock and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer. Wash
Washington
Argentina
Tod
Whatcom Ang Skagit County
Srevers
California
Alabama
Ocegoat
Idaho
Montana
Soo
Smang
Berka
Hollywood Follywood Ghost Pictures Stir Film World
Behind the screen news notes a flood of ghost pictures like Earthbound and The Invisible Man Returns, along with techs in ghost photography. Warner Baxter trains by ghost directors, while a veteran producer seeks returning prestige. Items cover war front resumes, star moves, and studio plans across Paramount, MGM, Universal, and Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Follywood
Earthbound
So Goodby
Rebecca
Warner Baxter
Ghost
Wess
Arthur Murryn
Hope High School Cage Schedule Summary
The record lists Hope High School basketball games in February with opponents North Little Rock Warren El Dorado Russellville Arkadelphia Magnolia Texarkana Prescott Patmos New Edinburg Gatland Magnolia Patmos Blevins and district tournaments. It also states an embargo impact estimate of 170 million dollars in Preach and British aircraft orders placed in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope High School
Hope
North Little Rock
Warren
el Dorado
Patmos Uligh
Patmos
Prescott
Garland
Palms
Magnolia
New Edinburg
Ponnus
Gatland
Blevins
Guernsey
United States
Motion Picture Industry At Fifty Years Old
McGinnis of the New Theater spoke at Hope Rotary about the film business. He cited eight major studios with annual budgets of 15 million dollars for 30 to 60 pictures and noted top salaries such as Claudette Colbert 301000 Bob Burns 155952 Warner Baxter 279000. He recalled past Catholic League decency campaigns and the Neely bill on bloc booking before Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Dietrich
Howard Hughes
Universal
Metro
Clark Gable
Rhett Butler
Jolson
Hollywood
Don Ameche
Annabella Ard
Grace Moore
Sheill
John Ford
Mark
Ford
Cecil de Mitte
Simone Simon
Northwest Mounted Police
Joe Pasternack
Miss Dietrich
Twentieth-Fox
Zovita
Warner Press
Zeta Tink
RV. McGinnis
New Theater
Teld Hope Rotary
Roosevelt successor debate fuels Ohio delegation push
Ohio Democratic leaders rally behind promising delegates to Roosevelt or his chosen successor to sustain the New Deal. The piece weighs possible heirs like Paul McNutt and Robert Jackson, noting Roosevelt’s search for a strong, unwavering ally to carry on the program and potential candidates beyond Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Grover Washington
Ohio
Roosevelt
Tathe Rman
Theodore Roosevelt
Willan Howard Taft
Kelly
Chicago
T. R
Taft
Harrys Hopkins
Franklin Roosevelt
Hopkins
Hull
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
Robert H. Jackson
McNutt
Bydisna
Rooservelt
Feld
Jackson
McNutt Jackson
New Deal
Ruase
Former Ouachita leader named in local obituary
Former Ouachita school system and junior college head who resigned years ago moved to this area after being drafted to organize a public forum program. He is survived by his widow and son Albert Dicken of Little Rock. Funeral services set for Friday at 4 p.m. at the Deunwmond company chapel officiated by Rev. Gile Chittington of Little Rock.
Immigration Tightening Sparks Congressional Action Talks
Bruce Catton notes rising immigration tension as courts strike down state alien laws and push Congress to act. Passports will be revalidated with consul thumbprints, reducing fraud while civil liberties groups pledge resistance to punitive measures. Hull’s presidential hopes and FDR policy shifts loom as key factors shaping the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Nea Washingto
Washington
Thoase
Congress
U. S. District Court
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Senatorial Commission
U.S
U. S
Cleaver Awarded Weurdetes Trey Honors
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Cleaver receiving an award and attention for a person named Trey, with unclear details. The readable elements suggest a local brief noting recognition or honor, but specifics are obscured.
Norman to coach Clemson basketball as Davis departs
Buck Norman likely steps in as Clemson basketball mentor after Joy Davis leaves for Rice. Davis follows Jess Neely, while Norman remains coach at The Citadel until February. Clemson faces The Citadel in Charleston on February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson
S. C
Buck Norman
Norn
Joy Davis
Davis
Jess’ Neely
Rice
Norman
Citadel
Clamsar
Citade Un-Charleston
Hull Seen As Strong Democratic Hope In Roosevelt Era
The discussion suggests Hull as a leading Democrat against the Roosevelt era, though his age 62 draws opposition. Gartner at 71 is also a common foil. The reciprocity trade treaty debate may define Hull as the key Democratic figure besides Roosevelt or detract from his prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Che
Gartner
Mr. Hull
Roosevelt
Public notice of real estate sale in Hempstead County Arkansas
In pursuance of a chancery order of Hempstead County Court on January 24 1940 the Citizens National Bank of Hope as complainant will offer for sale at public vendue the described real estate in Hempstead County Arkansas on February 24 1940. The property includes SE4 SW4 of Section 1 and NEY of Section 10 plus adjoining tracts totaling about 22 acres. Terms: three months on credit with bond and security per law, 10 percent interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Hempstead County
Arkansas
Citizens National Bank of Hope
K. J. Burns
Wnder
Citizens National Bank
City of Hope
A. J. Ker
Yieid Court
Batise
Ape
Ralph Bailey
Meat License Notice for Hope Cay
Fragmentary OCR yields a meat license notice and a due date reference to Hope Cay. Readable bits indicate a regulatory licensing item with an implied payment or renewal deadline and place names.
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Harry W. Shiver
Jonn E. Ave
Gover
Wwe
Rein Gough
Jake
C. Arnold
Roberts Va
Johnson
UT Ant
Henderson
Boyd Sorscene
Clut
Poss
Pickar
Stubbenant
AG Steuart
Fcc
Logan
Bowen
Andres EL
Ranwey
Dillard
Bearden
Weomack
Ramsey
Roberts
Fountain
Harrison
Baxter
Dietrich
Miamhattan
Dimms Roosevelt
Ursula Parrott
Dick Powell
Joan Blondell
Paramount
Mae West
W. C. Fields Micker
Wallace Beery
Norma Shearer
Greer Garson
Cage
R. V. McGinnis
Rotary Club
Grover
EFD
M‘nutt and
Jeff McCord
Atlanta
Georgia
Séisheai Firas
Ouachita
Bruce Catton
Cation Hn
Phonies
Hitler
Ladies Specialty Shop
Hoover
Hope Hardware Co
Comsussioner's
Seaton
Hea Hlhrays
Hope Creamery and Dairy CO
Amhr Rl
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