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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1941
Page
3
Feature summary notes how public opinion shapes presidential power in crises, tracing early uses by Washington and Lincoln, and how Roosevelt and later leaders relied on emergency powers. It contrasts executive initiative with congressional ratification, highlighting debates on who controls wartime authority.
Washington reports a push to modernize military procurement under the Quartermaster corps with civilian experts from retailers guiding buying to create a buyers market. Three main offices in New York Chicago and San Francisco will handle food purchases while 36 zone offices stock locally. The plan aims to reduce price competition among camps, promote local farming, and plan for vast needs such as nearly a million winter overcoats and six million shoes annually.
The article discusses how presidents historically framed war power actions from making or declaring war. It highlights how figures like McKinley Wilson and Roosevelt used emergency measures and public opinion to influence Congress. It notes debates over who holds decisive war authority and the impact of public support on policy shifts. The piece cites the lease lend era as an example of executive strategy aligning with legislative action.
In a Capital Town roundup JACK STINNETT notes CCC birthday observances may occur between March 3 and April 17 due to Congress timing. He highlights an McEntee report stating 9,000 illiterate youths left camps able to read and write, plus a fond dog tale of Laddie the Seventy dog saved by Stilwell. A defense housing press conference mix up in a 30 foot room shows rapid program growth outpacing government capacity.
The article notes limited numbers of experienced explosive manufacturers, listing DuPont Trojan Hercules and Remington as capable of large scale production for gas mask materials. It describes allocating 15 freight car loads daily of smokeless powder to these firms and the army’s search for firms to load powder bags for artillery. Goodyear and Procter & Gamble are among two companies stepping into new, unfamiliar businesses to meet demands, with more such shifts expected.
A spectacular blaze ripped through a five story structure at 164 168 West Lake street Chicago on a Wednesday. Fire Marshal Michael coreigan estimated the loss at 150000. The Geiser Office Furniture company and George Watson Paint company occupied the building. Seventy apparatus and over 100 policemen fought the fire with a fire boat assisting in suppressing the blaze.
An Oklahoma druggist touts ADLERIKA as a fast bowel aid claiming 94 walks to town daily and noting the product contains three laxatives and five carminatives. The ad urges purchases at John S. Gibson Drug Co.
Dr J B Hammons of Hendrix College visited Hope on Tuesday to organize a local unit of a proposed State Council on Wills. He met at the Graves offices and discussed interdenominational committee work with leaders including Dr A C Kolb Senator Lloyd Spencer C C Spragins Rev Kenneth J Spore and others.
An old home recipe promotes Ru-Ex Compound mixed with lemon juice and water to alleviate rheumatic arthritis and neuritis pains. It claims fast relief within 48 hours, offers a money-back guarantee, and notes endorsements by John P. Cox and druggists.
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