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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1941
Page
3
A clipped note questions why magnesium matters, referencing federal control and executives’ likely replies. It notes magnesium’s key role in aircraft construction, its light weight and useful properties, while acknowledging its difficult handling and the fact serum alloys are not pure magnesium.
The text explains magnesium’s rare properties including its ability to burn in air when pure and to become nearly unburnable in compounds. It traces reactions with chlorine, hydrogen, and calcium, notes uses in flash powder and parachute flares for aerial photography, and mentions magnesite forming calcined bricks with magnesium, calcium, and oxygen to line steel furnaces.
Lawyers cite McRae era 24 cent bauxite tax and claim it was fiscal. Company executives note bauxite value at severance and discuss magnesium alloy production limits and a sea water recovery plant as magnesium demand rises for aircraft.
Washington reports the British war finance plan entwines with foreign holdings in the United States. Estimates of British property here range from about 34 billion to 4 billion, with the Commerce Department putting total at 4.054 billion including Hong Kong investments. Breakdowns cover stocks and bonds, direct investments, miscellaneous assets, and short term holdings. debates unfold over cashing in investments to favor U S goods.
Wart the dog mascot of the 158th field artillery disrupted a staff conference at Fort Sill Oklahoma by leaping at the commanding general as officers rose to salute. The incident showed Wart’s bold temperament as officers recoiled from the surprise intrusion.
Graham Hull, part owner of the Dixie Bauxite Company at Sweet Home, warned he would not attempt to stay open if the new Texas regulation is approved. He warned four other independent producers would face severe cuts as foreign competition increases.
In St Louis on Wednesday representatives from the council discussed retroactive compensation rates dating to December 5, 1940. New and pro rata rates across industries such as ginning, electric equipment, advertising, sawmills, and newspapers were outlined, with remarks from Senator Rowell and Graves about promulgation upon return to Arkansas.
American war reporters recount arduous postwar homeward travel from England to New York via Lisbon Bermuda and clipper and air routes. Costs include $140 Lisbon fare and $312 to $470 sea passage with some ships flagged for American patrols while British censorship and danger persist.
Senator Taylor, though a committee member, said the statement was not improper as he had not participated in its work. The senate approved a $230.61 expense account. Other committee members included Senators Mitchell of Prescott Middleton of Mena Byrd of El Dorado Shepherd of Russellville Mikel of Fort Smith and Lookadoo of Arkadelphia.
Margaret Krenodle notes 1941 trends in home decor using Indian influence. Navajo blankets suit modern chairs seen at the New York Museum of Modern Art exhibition, praised for simple forms, basic materials, and rich colors. The piece links Indian craft to contemporary interiors and domestic taste.
The Moravians of Winston-Salem gather on New Year’s Eve as the bishop reads memorables. The scene features a cottonwood drum with raw hide, a polished Papaga pottery jar in black on red, and birch bark quill embroidery by Chippewa artisans. Nearby mantelpieces mix Hopi pottery in rust-red and natural tones with black accents. Indian handcrafts and furniture are offered, while American manufacturers show little interest in the trend.
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