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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1941
Page
4
A trucking operator recounts a government fertilizer shipment tied up by conflicting rules. Officials offer only five cents per hundred to unload and distribute, while the driver cites 30 cents an hour for forty hours of work. The stalemate risks demurrage and unguaranteed access when the boxcar arrives. The author suggests calling in WPA reserves to resolve the deadlock.
Four killed and several injured after a pair of gas explosions and a third blast at Philadelphia's South Side. Early morning blasts shattered homes, triggered a fierce fire, and drew a three alarm response. Patrolman Janes Clark died during rescue efforts as debris fell. Dozens hurt, multiple structures damaged, gas crews and emergency responders staffed the scene.
Acting for 17 state senators, Chancellor Frank Dodge seeks an injunction to stop Lieut. Gov. Bob Bailey from conducting a drawing for two and four year terms. The suit asks the court to interpret constitutional amendment No. 23 and determine if newly elected senators can serve full four-year terms or must run again with all electors in 1942. The case will go to the Arkansas Supreme Court without delay.
Scrambled familiar phrases to solve with mixed letters and words. Giese notes pings are mixed up, making recognition harder. Unscramble each fate the whole, well known quotation of which it is a part. answers on Comic Page.
Revenue Commissioner Joe Hardin outlined a reform bill to replace the gross sales tax with a fixed charge embedded in retail prices. The plan would require merchant registration for wholesale resale, apply a 2 percent use tax on out of state purchases, exclude imports unavailable in Arkansas, and estimate annual revenue of 500000 dollars. Tokens for a sales tax system were not planned.
Masons at Whitfield Lodge No 239 in Hope Arkansas announce a group meeting. State certifies Lecturers of Southwest Arkansas will preside with several grand officers including Past Grand Master Claude Rankin. All Master Masons in the area are urged to attend on Wednesday, March 1.
State highways director W. W. Mitchell told Hope Chamber of Commerce secretary St. P. Bowen that rumors of a U S 67 bypass around Hope are unfounded. He cited current highway work and unavailable information, saying by passes will be considered only after major highway gaps are closed and years of planning remain ahead.
The British announce continued successes in their African campaign with operations across Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Italian Somaliland. The Red Sea coast foothold suggests naval support, and observers cite the capture of Mersa Paclai near Assau as a base to push southeast toward Massawa while aiming to reach Assau and control rail hubs.
A naval recruiting party will visit Nashville Tuesday February 18 to interview and conduct preliminary physical examinations of all young men between ages 18 and 21 who seek naval enlistment. The temporary office will be at the Old Court House, Nashville, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on that date. Candidates should note the unusual opportunity, as there are no long delays for qualified applicants this time.
The Arkansas Senate passed a preferential primary bill 28 to 0 with an emergency clause to apply to spring elections in various cities. The measure allows two elections two weeks apart and expires after 1942. Other measures included a rural library aid bill transferring 40 000 a year from the common school fund to aid rural libraries, and a trucking lien bill for oil and gas wells.
Oliver L. Adams county agent met with farmers at Shaver Springs on Monday afternoon to discuss cotton improvement. The group organized a cotton improvement association and elected R. M. Rogers as chairman Clint Martin as vice chairman Mrs Larlie McWilliams as secretary D Wiggins Marshall Beck and H C Collier as board members. They will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. to decide on the cotton varieties to plant all interested farmers urged to attend.
Berlin reports German combat planes sank two merchant ships in the Suez Canal in an attack verified by the high command. Bombers also raided the British base at Malta, with civilian casualties from British air attacks in northern Germany noted but no military or economic damage claimed.
A compact religious reflection on reverence to God and obedience to his commandments. The verse from Deuteronomy 6:18 emphasizes serving God and swearing by his name as a guide for daily conduct.
A referendum on a new refunding measure and a vote on immediate bond sale are planned for Saturday February 15. If approved, the state would refund 137 million dollars of highway obligations at a lower interest rate and unlock highway revenues for maintenance and new construction. The plan earmarks 8.075 million for maintenance, 2.5 million for new construction, and 0.75 million for aid to districts, totaling 6.425 million annually, with excess funds directed to highway purposes when highway receipts exceed 13.3 million. A decisive yes aims to attract investors and lower interest costs.
Farm families in Hempstead county with unpaid 1941 crop financing can still file for a Farm Security Administration loan. W M Sparks LFSA says funds are sufficient to aid all eligible families, with preparations like farm and home plans to finish so loans can be approved before spring plowing. Staff will answer questions on a free day Saturday, and eligibility requires farm leasing or ability to lease land.
The Star's Page 2 features the 21st in a weekly series of newspaper ads titled Crusade. It promotes the relationship between a free press and representative government, illustrating the publishers' viewpoint with an ongoing nationwide spread.
The Hope city council met Monday night with Mayor W. S. Atkins to discuss the airport project and the food stamp plan but took no land purchase action. C A. A. headquarters in Fort Worth was tasked with drafting airport plans while the food stamp committee prepares to meet Surplus Commodities officials in Little Rock. South Main Street will reopen Wednesday as a detour is arranged during paving, and signals on East Third Street will be adjusted to allow police control of lights from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The Temple Cotton Oil Company received a safety award for the period ending February 1 after three months of perfect records. A flag was presented Saturday by Blain Billington in the presence of workers, praising Sam Taylor as Safety Foreman for the plant’s conscientious performance.
The Hope Bobcats basketball game scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 30 has been postponed due to illness Coach Foy Ham mons Tuesday Reports from Benton say five Panthers are in bed with influenza It has been estimated that less than 20 percent of the inmates of Anerivas penal institutions have had high school educations.
Dr H H Darnall 61 a Hempstead county physician was found shot to death beside a pistol after being ill for years. Coroner J H Weaver and deputies were en route from Fulton to confirm a formal ruling. Survived by Mrs Darnall, two sons Henry Herbert in Amarillo and Charles William in Roswell, and two married daughters, one in De Queen.
Willkie urges immediate and long term U S aid to Britain under the lease lend plan. He proposes supplying 5 to 30 destroyers a month and limits on aid to Britain China and Greece. He warns against delayed or misinterpreted action and notes Britain would need time to gain air superiority.
Reports from Belgrade say thirty one German three engine troop transports flew low over Budapest en route to Romania. The sighting follows Britain breaking relations with Romania and Bulgaria tensions rise as Soviet Russia warns Bulgaria and a Bulgarian train explosion raises sabotage fears. Turkish papers note German troops moving toward the Bosporus and Mediterranean as Britain threatens to sever relations with Bulgaria.
Circuit Judge J E Keck said he would dismiss disbarment proceedings by the Arkansas Bar Association against Denyer L Dudley with a reproval for failing to file full reports. The court found no moral fault involved. An unrelated note mentions an average of one typewriter per ten persons in the United States.
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