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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1940

Page

2

European oil firms push supply amid rising prices and neutrality pledge

An article notes Europe’s oil companies increasing output to meet rising demand as prices climb to around 300 per barrel. American-owned firms in Germany vow to maintain neutral supply to longtime customers, stressing contracts and steady deliveries despite political tensions.

Germany Mr. Bolton Standard Oi New Jersey Deutsch-Aimerijkamische Petroleum Gestellechaft Bolton Seft Rumania Alies Gergeanu Balkem

Melrose Home Demonstration Notes February Meeting

Melrose clubs report a February 6 gathering at Mrs. Murry home with 10 members present and 3 new as they discussed garden planting, budget reading, and a tea table topic. Bruce Chapel and Betlie Field notes follow with meetings, enrollments, and planned socials including a pie supper and future host arrangements.

Melrose N. Murray P. J. Bolt Old Kentucky Terry Young Wiggins Lester Huckabee John Sparks C. P. Zimmerly Executive Council Mestag Murray Mix Julie Sperks KYA Giles Hatfield Bettefield FL J. Hoit Giles Herreid Pam Joan Sparrs Cluso Agin Rein Urrey Bruce Chapel Rome Demonshre Beachy Mra Shed Mourderis Victor Mre Ott Foster Wye Will Glover

Burglar Toils Without Reward

Palton Kentucky report describes a burglar entering a dwelling, discovering no money, and leaving after being refused a crude attempt at bribery. The tale notes the intruder’s search yielded nothing and mentions odd, garbled details about insects.

Death toll rises as storm wrecks town and rebuilding begins

Storm day raises death toll to 17 with one white and one Negro listed among the dead. National Guard and Red Cross field director James W. Cullens estimate damage at $5.5 million to $208? million. workers survey wrecked buildings as 60 trucks assist cleanup. Travel in the damaged area is restricted under Governor Rivers martial law proclamation.

Red Cros James W. Cullens National Guardanen D. Rivers

Labor Vote Eludes Clear Swing in Labor Factions

Observers in Washington say neither CIO leader John L. Lewis nor AFL head William Green can reliably sway their unions. Lewis claims past swing influence for Roosevelt but faces mixed support as wariness grows over a third term. Green remains politically divided, with some AFL figures backing Republicans and others avoiding firm commitments amid shifting labor loyalties.

Preston Grover Washington John L. Lewis CIO William Grem AFL Washington Roosevelt Columbus United Mine Workers Lewis Lewis Seid Dubinsky Hibsian Im Giavd Nat Hilliman CIO Dubinski Pennylvenia Wes Virginia Rouse- Welt Bey Taft McNuter Garner Mr. Green Ite Senator Wheeler Montana Aogether Dasiel Tobin George Mo Herrison Wheeler William Hendson Brotherhood of Carpenters Matthew Wool Rumanis Dent Pan Germany Rumania Nezi D. Worth Clark Idany Jean Tourmat Sereten Buren Fort Hinex Feiers New York Elmer Cerwinry Tye Maeris

Large Crowd Here Continued Page One Pirchasing Project

A readable fragment describes a large crowd present for a purchasing project and lists several individuals associated with a Seaving Administration. The text includes garbled names such as Enensie Agen and Mery Claude Fiennes, with references to various people and a Brenon Experiment, indicating a possible cultural or agricultural context.

Progrem Enensie Agen Oliyver Lo Adamt Mery Claude Fiennes Leura Hornet Maenell Sperns Fan Sevaring W. Page Buford Freuf Curbervalan Bercyana Genere Ware Searive Harris Neers Vovatione Deanery

Italian Turkish Trade Pact Sparks Political Realignment

Reported accord between Italy and Turkey seen as reducing Germany’s influence in Turkey and signaling a shift toward Britain and France. Observers tweet potential early policy rapprochement and a move to independent Turkish trade, stressing access to ports and key commodities like wool, cotton, chrome and ore. The piece notes Turkey’s non belligerent stance and its strategic value amid Germany’s diminishing economic reach.

Istanbul Italy Germany Acement Iudy Turkey Britain France Lly

Wilderness debate marks latest federal land policy clash

A garbled report notes the State Gate Department praising wilderness areas as the finest quality in the United States. It mentions scattered chatter about wilderness preservation across regions including Mour n Raimier, reflecting renewed interest in conservation policy.

State Gate Department Mourn Raimier

Governor General of Canada Dies After Illness

Lord Tweedsmuir, 6th Governor General of Canada since 1935 and noted author, died at Ottawa after a series of operations. He had collapsed last Tuesday at the governor’s quarters and underwent multiple procedures at Montreal neurologic institute before passing on Sunday night. His death marks the first Canadian viceroy to die in office since Confederation.

Montreal Lord Tweedsmuir Canada Ottawa Lord Tweedmuir Otawa Montreal Neurological Institute Lea Ta'eedsmuir Candsen Barnament E.ing Vime

Jammed-Up Session Ends in Finger Injury

In Oklahoma City Ty performed a routine for Mrs. Jimmie Clerk, delivering a rendition of Le Louis Bisex. A misstep caused a hard landing that fractured the index finger of her right hand.

Oklahoma

Helene printing head kills mother and sister then himself

Helena Arkansas police report George Nicholls, 62, head of a Helene printing firm, killed his mother Mrs. Janie Nicholls and sister Mrs. Winnie Moore and then fatally shot himself. Chief Lucian Webster said a preliminary investigation indicates Nicholls murdered his mother and sister before committing suicide.

Helena. Ark George Nicholls Helene Nicholls Janie Nicholls Winnie Moore Lucian Webster

Ice Gorge Breaks on Ohio River Near Cincinnati

A mile long ice gorge in the Ohio River about six miles west of Cincinnati broke on Monday. It piled about 15 feet onto the lock esplanade and nearby shore, causing the river to rise two feet in a minute before subsiding shortly after.

Cincinnati Ohio Onis River

Form Conference organized in Southwest Arkansas

ERESCOTT Ark A Southwest Arkansas Athletic Conference was instited by officials of teen high schools here Saturday to stimulate interest in sports in this section. Representatives from Texarkana Nashville De Queen Magnolia Prescott Gordon and Arkadelphia announced schools in their cities will join. Principal W M Locke of Arkansas High Texarkana was elected president E T Moody Nashville vice president and W L Huddleston Arkadelphia secretary treasurer. These officers will serve as an Executive Committee to draw up a constitution and by laws.

Erescott Ark Suthwest Arkansas Athletic Conference Texarkana Nashville de Queen Magnolia Prescox Gordon Arkadelphia W. M. Locke Arkansas High E. T. Moody W.L. Huddleston

When Is a Drunk Not a Drunk in Covington

In Covington newly elected Police Judge Eugene Benninger warns that persons adjudged guilty of drunken driving will be dealt with severely but requires police to obtain conclusive evidence via physician examination and certificate. The note hints at a future visit to Columbus and a White House confrontation for John L. Lewis with a cold formality.

Covington Eugene Benninger Fins Columbus, O John L. Lewis White House

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