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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1941
Page
3
In discussing a prohibitory tax on chain stores, advocates warn it will raise grocery prices and create a privileged merchant class. The House Revenue and Taxation committee favors the bill, but opponents expect rejection by legislature or referendum. The debate frames government interference as the broader danger to free, competitive trade.
Hempstead County Library marked its first anniversary with 3800 new books, six daily newspapers, and thirty three magazines added. Four branches opened, 6565 books and 402 magazines circulated, 7100 books in system, 3235 borrowers registered, and 26 162 books circulated by Hope headquarters.
A compact moral reflection notes that God does not require us to live on credit but pays us as we earn, with consequences of heaven or hell tied to our choices and conduct. The fragment conveys religious ethics and accountability through a personal voice.
In a Senate debate on the aid bill Britain, Sen Taft Ohio and Sen Capper Kansas argued the measure would grant the president authority to plunge the U S into war and control domestic economy. Taft proposed extending a 2 billion loan to Britain as an alternative to lending and leasing military gear. West Midwestern senators accused the House lend bill of risking war and signaled possible filibuster to block passage.
George Washington celebrated on Saturday marks his 201st birthday and his enduring legacy in soil conservation. Riley Lewallen leads the Terre Rouge Bodecan Sail Conservation District praising Washington for foresight in preserving soil and resources for a strong democracy. Quotations from 1781 via Arthur Young reflect early tobacco and crop rotation practices, warning against exhausting land and urging sustainable farming methods. Continued on Page Three.
Dearborn reports Henry Ford tests a new plastic car body made from soy bean resin binder and plant fibers, claiming steellike strength with half the weight. Ford plans mass production within a year, using a welded steel frame and plastic panels to boost mileage and aid farmers growing soy beans, cotton, wheat and corn.
Mr. Riley Lewallen, chairman of the Ter re Ronge Boolcan Soil Conservation District, announced that the Soil Conservation Service has made available on loan several thousand dollars worth of field equipment to cooperating farmers. The loan includes 26 Texas terracers, 40 fresnoes, 30 long-wing Kelly terracing plows and two large caterpillar graders. Heavy equipment carries a moderate hourly charge to cover gas, oil, driver time, and maintenance. Interested farmers with large terracing jobs should contact H. B. Eley at McCaskill, district supervisor. Equipment is distributed by community to aid a coordinated erosion control program and is available only through local supervisors.
Berlin dispatch reports an armed British merchant ship out of Montreal identified as the Canadian Cruiser sunk in the Indian Ocean on Saturday by German naval forces. The ship allegedly flew the U S flag to conceal its nationality, prompting Germany to warn of risks to U S sea traffic. Two additional ships were sunk by submarine and air attack off England's coasts.
The ordinary man with a 50 year working life and a weekly wage of 20 dollars spends over 30 thousand dollars on feeding his family and himself, highlighting the long term cost burden of food.
A 1792 ordinance in Trenton, New Jersey, declared illegal the disposal of tainted pickles on city streets. The text notes Tudino Sunflowers and the Huron Indians cultivating sunflowers before Europeans arrived, using the plant for oil, food, fodder, thread, and dye.
The page lists five senior officers in the United States armed forces. Names include Admiral H E Kimmel Lieut Gen Daniel Van Voorhis Admiral TP C Hart Admiral EB J King Lieut Gen Hugh Drum. Readers are asked to identify each from the comic page.
El Dorado High School led 11 to 13 at halftime but fell to Hope 37 to 23. Hope forwards Smith and Lyle helped power a late third quarter run, with Hope pulling ahead 24 to 21 after three. El Dorado’s standout efforts faded as Hope claimed the seventh conference win.
Nazi and British warplanes clashed in a major daylight battle over the Dover Strait as German ships laid smoke screens and long range guns shelling Cap Gris Nez. Observers say the five mile high duel involved over 100 aircraft, with Germans retreating to French bases after strong British attacks toward Boulogne and Ostend.
Hope Chamber of Commerce condemns the loss of Brice Kaufman a former member and first president in a resolution of respect dated February 20 1941 The Board expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and orders copies sent to his relatives and to the public press for publication and records are to reflect the tribute by the directors Guy Beasyc president and R P Bowen secretary.
In Government City Washington Secretary of Commerce Jesse Jones and assistant Baxter head the Service and Information Office, a small room near the Commerce lobby. Baxter’s baby handles inquiries from about 1,000 daily “salesmen” peddling to Uncle Sam, though many are company heads seeking favors.
Civilian clothed German officers observed in Sofia amid antiwar demonstrations and road signs along routes from the Rum frontier to the interior. British directors flee the city as anti aircraft guns rise atop central Sofia buildings while French and Japanese positions in Asia show shifting stances ahead of Tokyo talks.
Johnny Adams of Arkansas Parkers scored 36 points to surpass the Southern Conference individual record, leading a 67 to 42 win over Texas Christian. The Parkers clinched a share of the conference title while Adams played all 49 minutes and guided the team past the Frogs. North Little Rock edged Jonesboro 39 to 35 to take league leadership in a key state high school game.
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