Republicans Name Philadelphia for 1940 Convention
The Republican National Committee set June 24 as the date for the 1940 national convention and planned to select the city that day, with Philadelphia the leading bid. John Hamilton urged Roosevelt’s third term, predicting Democratic defeat if pursued. The article notes Benny the Bum as a Philadelphia institution and discusses convention atmosphere and local entertainment amid party preparations.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
John Hamilton
Roosevelt
Suez
Franklin Roosevelt
Hamilton
Army Recruiting Breaks All Records in War Drive
Washington officials announced the Army has broken force-time recruiting records by surpassing 227,000 enlisted men set last fall by President Roosevelt during the national emergency. The surge reflects intensified mobilization efforts as the United States moves to strengthen military readiness.
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Washington
Department of War
Amy
Roosevelt
Meeting Concludes at Southwest District Extension Conference
County agents close a three day University of Arkansas conducted conference focusing on conserving natural and human resources. Principal speakers include Ross R Mauney and Tda A Fenton detailing farm unit demonstrations and balancing remunerative work with well being. The program wraps with discussions on information outreach and teaching methods led by K B Roy and Anne Jim Holman.
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Humen
Ross R. Mauney
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Mauney
Tda A. Fenton
Fenton
Jewell Davis
Polk County
Connie J. Bonslagel
Ella Posey
J. P. Rains
K. B. Roy
Anne Jim Holman
Extension Service
Bobcats Upset at Searcy in 34 to 24 victory
SEARCY The Searcy High School Lions upset the Hope Bobcats 34 to 24 before a crowd Thursday night. Searcy led in the third quarter after a slow start, with Troxell scoring 18 for the Lions and Davis adding 10. Hope’s Jones and center Davis paced their team as the Bobcats, joint leaders, tried to control the pace. The result moves the conference race toward a title decison with remaining games against Jonesboro.
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Searcy
Searcy High School Lions
Hope Rebcats
Xetpacky
Hupe
Lions
Shaver
Bobcats
Troxell
Jones
Hope
Davis
Searcy Suard
Warren
el Dorado
Jonesboro
Virgin Mary Apparition Reported by Front Line
Paris dispatches claim a night sighting of the Virgin Mary above a British held outpost. A patrol investigated and found a ground device projecting the image, while a stray mathematical note about Diophantus is appended to the report.
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Paris
Governor May Seek Special Session for Rural School Funds
Governor Bailey said he would call the General Assembly into an extraordinary session if a revenue source is found to fund a longer eight month school term in rural areas. A delegation urged raising the equalizing fund to aid 1939-40 schools, with a target of $20 per pupil or $130 per transported pupil, requiring about $450,000 more.
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Little Rock
Bailey
Senate
General Assembly
Donald Poe
Waldron
T. H. Arford
Equaliaing Fund
Poe
Alford
Arkansas
Port
A Thought I Fear Nothing But Doing Wrong
A compact reflection quotes Sterne on courage and error. It asserts fear of moral fault as the primary burden rather than fear of harm. The line invites contemplation of conscience and virtue.
Finnish Relief Fund Reaches One Hundred Dollars
The Finnish Relief Fund topped $100 on Friday as donors pushed the total past the milestone. Checks should be made out to Finnish Relief Fund and sent to Roy Anderson, county chairman of Hope Star. Names listed include Mr. and Mrs. D A Graves and Mrs. E F McFaddin among others.
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Roy Anderson
Hope Star
D. A. Graves
Anna M. Duffie
E. F. McFaddin
Mary Ross McFaddin
Matilda McFaddin Marsue McFaddin
L. C
Sommerville
Japan fears US embargo on war materials
Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Hachiro Avila said he did not believe the United States would impose an embargo on Japan sales, but warned no optimism is warranted. In the house of Representatives Arita spoke of a strong US sentiment favoring an embargo on materials Japan relies on for China war efforts.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hachiro Avila
United States
House of Representatives
Arita
China
Victim Letter Details Slim Hudson Forgery Case
A letter to Sheriff Clarence E. Baker from Ed Graves dated February 14 1940 in Arkadelphia Arkansas chronicles a forgery attempt linked to C R B Slim Hudson who is held at Hempstead County Jail. Graves describes trading a 19 for 16 a misgiving about the con and suggests using funds for churches or colleges while naming Little Rock Arkadelphia Malvern and Ark financier figures.
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C. RB
Slim) Hudson
Hempstead
Clarence E. Baker
Hone Dear Sit
Littie Rock
Slim
Hope
Arkansas
Prescott
Gordon
Malvern
Arkadelphia
First National Bank
Little Rock
Ark
Tun ‘Saim
Herbert Hoover
Oly
Ed Graves
Cranium Crackers Cranium Crackers
Puzzle item from a historical page asks to fill blanks about Romania and its borders and ruler. It references disputes between Russia and Romania over a province, mentions a ruler who renounced the throne in favor of his son, notes most Romanians are members of a church, cites the Danube river boundaries, and asks for the capital city of Romania. The page invites answers on page two.
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Rumania
Balkans
Russia
Churely
Washington Was the Versatile First President of Note
A compact profile recounts George Washington as the ninth president under the Constitution, noting he served without pay as both general and president, owned vast land and slaves, designed structures, aided canal projects, and endured a crowning mix of feats and flaws including drinking swearing and a strong distillery legacy.
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NEA
George Washington
Washington
U.S
Mt. Vernon
U. S
United States
Sven
Selden Washington
George
Selden
Alexandria
Sebety
Vernon
Jigs
Jeanne Hoddons
Pine Bluff at Hope Thanksgiving clash on schedule
Pine Bluff High School Zebra Tigers set to play Hope on November 28, Thanksgiving Day era tradition. The slate also lists Georgia Military Academy Cadets visiting November 22 and a November 16 trip to Little Rock. Other dates include September 20 McGhee at home and October games across several towns.
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Pinne Bluff
Bailey
Pine Bluff
Hope
Zebras
Georgia Military Academy
Little Rock
McGhee
Fordyce
Fort Smith
Blytheville
Camden
el Dorado
North Little Rock
Hot Springs
Program Ready for Band Concert Sunday Afternoon
Hope High School Band presents a program at City hall on Sunday February 18 at 2 30. The lineup includes March Invercargill Lithgow Prelude Fugue in G Minor Overture Niobe from Maytime by Romberg Cornet Solo Carnival of Venice Tango Pan American Scenes from the Sierra Payanne Payanne American Symphonette Gould Pavanne Glory of the Trumpets Brockenshire Niobe overture is the Class B contest required piece Wallace Van Sickle soloist with band Recent additions include Scenes from the Sierras and Pavanne Gould.
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City Hall
Hope High School
Invercargill
Lithgow
J. S Bach
Niobe
de Robertis
S. Romberg
Cornet
Wallace van Sickle
Olivadoti
Tone Poen
Bennet
Gould
Payanne
Brockenshire
The
Sierras
Pavanne
Care of Cripples Is Rotary Theme
Hope Rotary club heard John Bruner of Marked Tree recount the Memphis Hospital for Crippled Adults, run by Dr. Campbell and bone specialists, funded as a charitable project by Rotary clubs of Arkansas Tennessee and Mississippi. A film showed hospital activities while John Wortham attended and county agents were introduced by Oliver Adams.
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Memphis
Campbell
Rotary Clubs
Arkansas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Hope Rotary Club
Hotel Barlow
John Bruner
Marked Tree
Rotary
Bruner
John Wortham
Prescott
Hempstead
Oliver Adams
J. L. Hier
Ashdown
L. J. Rogers
Malvern
Dee Stanford
de. Queen
W. EF. Spivey
Arkadelphia
Paul Eddleman
Nashville
Maestri calls Interior report a political trick
New Orleans mayor Robert S. Maestri denounces a Department of Interior oil inquiry as a political trick by New Orleans newspapers. He claims lawful investment in Coal Oil Co and asserts the report shows no law violations, noting a 80 percent stake in a field venture amid accusations of excess oil production.
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New Orleans
Robert S. Maestri
Department of Interior
Maestri
Earl Kng
Meesti
William G
Finnish front holds as Soviet assault rages on Summa
Reports from Moscow and Helsinki describe a heavy Soviet offensive across the Mannerheim Line with 400 shells per hour striking Finnish positions. Finns claim to hold vital positions despite fierce losses, noting 4,000 Russians killed and the Summa sector entering its 15th day of pounding.
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Helsinki
Finland
Pether
Manne
Karelian
Admi
Red
Summa
Advices
Neips
Russia
Mannerheim
House Again Rejects Fortifying of Guam
Washington reports the House tentatively rejected a harbor improvement proposal for Guam for a second time in less than a year. The plan aimed to fortify the Pacific island as a naval take-out post, reflecting broader defense considerations amid ongoing military discussions.
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Washington
House
Pacific
Guam
Naval
Cotton New York Opens in May Trade at 10 70 to 10 76
In May cotton opened Friday at 10 70 and closed at 10 76 with Middling spot at E114.
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New York
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Slim” Hudson
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