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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1941
Page
4
Our Daily Bread notes a Arkansas Senate proposal to require newspapers to print opposing views side by side with editorial content, plus space and timing rules. The piece argues such a law echoes German and Italian control, threatens free speech, and questions lawmakers’ honesty versus press independence.
London circles said Germany plans twin thrusts toward Gibraltar and Suez within 30 days to seal the Mediterranean ends. Westward entry would use Spain’s acquiescence. eastward moves might pressure Turkey and Greece, with Bulgaria's massing aiding a route to Salonika.
Washington police closed the case of former Soviet secret agent General Walter G. Krivitsky after further inquiry reinforced their original conclusion that he took his own life. The note referenced also mentions the English shire horse as the heaviest breed in the world.
A comic page asks readers to identify orchestra leaders by their on air greetings. Choices include Evenin folks hi all, Is everybody happy, Hello everybody speaking, Au revoir pleasant drowns, Su Jong everybody, with answers on the comic page.
B L Kaufman 49 manager of Temple Cotton Oil Co died at his home on south Elm street after a short illness. A Arkadelphia native, he moved to Hope 14 years ago from Florida. Kaufman led a 1937 chamber of commerce reorganization and served as president for two years. Funeral at home Friday 10 am. burial Arkadelphia. Survived by widow, daughter Marie, parents A G and Mrs A G Kaufman of Arkadelphia, a sister Mrs McFerrin Gibbs of Glenwood. Active pallbearers named. honorary pallbearers listed from several states.
A House Bill 305 would tax bauxite at 1.03 percent to fund old age pensions, projected to raise about 500000 yearly. Steering committees backed the measure as the main revenue source, amid opposition from mine operators who warned of possible mine closures. The bill originated at administration request and faces continued discussion.
A Senate investigative committee report from Pine Bluff led by Senator Rowell finds workmen's compensation rates can be reduced by about 250000 dollars annually in Arkansas. It cites the National Council on Compensation Insurance in New York as setting rates and notes only the state insurance commissioner can adjust them.
The senate shaped the Baker Lovett liquor and beer tax recodification bill for final action with amendments to broaden appeal. It would repeal existing taxes and levy liquor 1.28 per gallon wine 60 cents gallon malt liquor 20 cents per 3 gallons and beer 5 a barrel, replacing current rates. In other items the House passed food stamp plan extensions to 75 counties and a transfer from sanatorium funds to welfare and school equalization funds to save rural schools and welfare grants. Gov Adkins announced a delinquent personal property tax collection bill to create county delinquent tax boards and hire special collectors to target willful delinquents.
Spain and Fascist Italy reached a complete accord on their wartime roles in Europe and the Mediterranean and Africa. General Franco, returning from a conference with Premier Mussolini, reportedly informed Marshal Petain and Hitler is expected to be informed. Axis observers say Hitler must answer several points concerning France. Meanwhile Montana forests supplied about one fifth of all Christmas trees used in 1940.
Secretary Hull said consular officers urged American citizens to leave Far Eastern countries as a precaution due to disturbed conditions. The state department confirmed renewals of prior suggestions for U S nationals to withdraw from China Japan and other Far Eastern areas while transportation remains available.
A W Fadden deputy prime minister said Australia faced a new stage of gravity with grave advices about the Pacific. The War Advisory Council met as service chiefs prepared to appear before the war cabinet, with Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Popham visiting from the Far East region. Prime Minister Menzies is in Africa as Australia braces for intensified preparedness and effort nationwide.
J B Willson 72, Hempstead county native and farmer, died at his home on Hast Division Street Thursday morning after an illness. Funeral at Herndon-Cornelius Funeral Home Saturday officiated by Rev. W R Hamilton. Burial Shower Springs Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Marion LaVerne and Mrs Willigny Purtle. four brothers Troup Earl Hodge Joe. one sister Alma. Shown value annually 1,000,000 kangaroo skins turned into athletic shoes in U S. fifty years ago hides had no value.
Bulgaria, cut off from American markets by war, has sold Germany about 26 million pounds of tobacco, accounting for three quarters of its prior harvest stock. Germany will also buy two thirds of Bulgaria's 1940 crop. Separate note mentions North Carolina counties Lincoln Cleveland and Wilson named for historical figures.
The Associated Press reports in New Orleans that cotton prices edged lower amid easing supply concerns. Traders noted harvest progress and favorable weather reducing immediate market pressure while demand remained cautious from textile buyers.
Washington officials urged Americans to leave the Orient while noting no diplomatic guidance had arrived from area diplomats. Secretary of State Hull announced renewed notices for Americans to return to the United States amid fears of a Japanese thrust against British and Dutch possessions in the Far East. Berlin reported German subs sank 12 armed British merchantmen in the Atlantic in what the communique called the most successful convoy attack in naval history.
C P Roberts of Hope was re elected president of the Southwest District of the Arkansas Association of Letter Carriers at a weekend meeting held at Grand Avenue Methodist Church in Hot Springs. Re elected officials include Charles Thomas Prescott vice president Glen Ward Stamps vice president and executive board members T J Bridges Camden J W Dodson Magnolia and W T Smith Hot Springs.
A Valentine dance is hosted by the Hope Girls Cotillion club Friday night at Hotel Barlow. Dancing runs from 9 to 1 with Tommy Kinser and his orchestra providing music. A small admission will be charged.
Belgrade reports Premier Dragila Cvetkovic and Foreign Minister Alkasander Markovic traveled to Berlin or Salzburg for talks with German leaders amid Turkish and Bulgarian moves to shape a pro British bloc in the Balkans. Rumors swirl of Yugoslavia joining the Axis as German planning intensifies. Romanian civilians begin moving from German oil fields and key Black Sea ports as Royal Air Force activity looms.
Vernon Harris aged 32 of Tokio died when his car overturned in a ditch seven miles west of Nashville on Highway 24. He suffered a broken neck. Passengers Barbie Lively and Christene Hilton, both of Tokio, were uninjured. State police and sheriff deputies investigated. coroner Dr J H Weaver noted the line of survivors includes a wife and one child.
A biblical verse from Deuteronomy 7 11 emphasizes obedience to commandments statutes and judgments passed down for the day instructing adherence and observance within covenant guidance with a tone of solemn religious duty
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