Farmers Push Parity Fight Amid Tariff Debate in Washington
Washington dispatch reports farmers, organized by groups like the Form Bureau, warn parity for agriculture remains distant in the 1941-42 year. Secretary Wickard says the current program cannot yield parity with industry, while farmers vow to press their lobby through the crisis.
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Washington
Form Bureau
Yu Simay Reenl
Wid
United States
Agriculure
Wickard
Tala
House Appropriations Committee
Peope
America
Stiuacs
British Mass Troops in the Tobruk Area
British Army of the Nile concentrates forces in Tobruk area amid siege preparations. Reports say Tobruk is blockaded on the west by British troops after the fall of Bardia, with small enemy patrols possible but reinforcements limited. Bergonzoli captured, others fled. desert fighting continues as British and Australian forces push toward Tobruk.
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Tobruk
Cairo
Bardia
Ger. Bergonzoli
Ely
Wey
Berganzoli
Gktapas
Blavle Shiet Corps
Slivisionit
Capital Pairs Quiz From a Cranium Crackers Page
A playful puzzle asks readers to identify pairs of state capitals hidden in a list. The cities named show a mix of well known capitals, inviting readers to test memory and geography skills.
Haynes Co White Goods Sale Opens Thursday Morning
The Charles A. Haynes Co department store announces its first White Goods Event set to open Thursday. The sale features nationally advertised Pequot sheets and cases, chenille spreads, and other items bought direct from manufacturers, with the store promising value for shoppers.
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Charles A. Haynes
U S Navy to Form Three Main Fleets
Secretary Knox announced a three fleet reorganization of the U S Navy into Atlantic Pacific and Asiatic fleets. President Roosevelt authorized a 42000 increase in naval manpower effective February 1 with Rear Admiral Husband Kimmel to head the new system and Admiral James Richardson reassigned.
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Washington
U. S. Navy
Atlantic
Pacific
Asia
Knox
Roosevelt
Husband Kime
Kinunel
James Richardson
U. S
Roosevelt Talk Hit by Germans
Berlin reports claim German press denounces Roosevelt's congressional message as historically inaccurate with little effect on the war. Papers criticize what they call imperialist aims and predict Britain’s doom, labeling Roosevelt arrogant and nervy compared with his fireside chats.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
Congress
Britain
U. 5
Reysovelt
South
Central America
Inigourney
Lakeside to Visit Hope for Doubleheader Clash
Lakeside, consolidates near Hot Springs, will travel to Hope Friday night for a doubleheader with the Bols cagers. Lakeside, coached by Duck Turner, boasts one of the state’s strongest teams after a holiday win over Hot Springs. First game at 7:15 with admission 5 cents for students and 15 cents for adults. Vermeer painting sales noted with prices cited.
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Ciel Fay Hantiions
Lakeside
Near Hot Springs
Hope
Bolsat
Teaur
Duck Turner
Wage Suv
Hot Springs
Oe Vermeer
Epee
Thought Faith in an All-Seeing Personal God
A fragment attributing a quote to Juan Valera discusses belief in a personal, all-seeing God purifying the soul and emotions and shaping inner faith.
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Juan Valera
Action on Airfield Site Purchase Sees Debates and Raises
City council discussed a proposed 595 acre municipal airport site north of Hope with plans to be submitted to the Civil Aeronautics Authority for approval. Costs to finalize plans not to exceed 250 dollars. WPA aid discussed. Salaries for several city employees increased. Seepage found in high school cafeteria to be repaired. Street gravel project to be pursued with WPA aid. Fueling debate about purchasing land and field expansion.
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Little Rock
Midt
WPA
Holdenbaum
Civil Aeronautics Authority
W. Kemley
Municiipal
Water & Light Plant
Herbert Lewallen
Joe Brown
Norman Moore
Clyde Zinn
Herbert (Blackie) Elliot
Roy Anderson
Hope Fire Department
Hope Palice Department
Blevins PTA Plans January Program at High School
The Blevins P T A announces a January program Thursday night at 7 34 in the high school auditorium. The event titled Consider Our Children How Are They Growing aims to engage every member. Also note Norway has 2493 miles of railways.
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Blevins P. T. A
Eatire
Norway
Islands Vessels Gather to Start Convoy to Europe
Secretary Wickard stated the farm parity goal may not be met under the current farm program. He discussed income certificates and price-fixing as possible substitutes, with no single proposal endorsed. Continued on page five. Bermuda war story notes censorship role and convoy hub status, while life on the island remains unchanged amid broader conflict.
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Europe
Washington
Wickard
House Appropriations
Agriculture Secretary
Tom Wolf Nea
Eecruice
Hamilton
Bermuda
U. S
Britain
London
Scout Founder Dies at Age 83 in Kenya Colony
Lord Baden-Powell, 83, founder of the Boy Scout movement, died at his home in Kenya Colony after years of peace work. He had suffered several serious heart attacks since last September and had been in precarious health.
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Nairobi
Kenya Colony
Lord Baden-Powell
Boy Scout Movement
Little Joe Goes to College at New York University
New York University’s School of Commerce offers a course on laws of probability in games of chance. The study aids economists, social scientists, and business students, with practical research based on actual games. The text notes fire losses nationwide exceed 30 million, affecting insurers.
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New York
New York University
School of Commerce
Roosevelt seeks record 1942 budget for war defense and relief
Forecast by President Roosevelt requests 17.49 trillion dollars in a peace time budget focused on total defense. He earmarks 10.81 trillion for war defense with a projected 9.21 million deficit for the year starting July 1. Tax revenues may rise to around 87 billion, aided by higher national income, while non-defense costs face a slight cut. He urges Congress to set levies while maintaining democratic programs and relief efforts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Britain
Greece
China
Vic Jerop
Red Cross to Ship Supplies to Unoccupied Europe
The Red Cross announced plans to dispatch an American ship later this month carrying condensed milk and other supplies to unoccupied France and Spain. Chairman Norman Davis said a cargo of wheat and flour could also be offered to the Spanish government under certain conditions to meet civilian needs. The plan follows an agreement with Britain for passage through the blockade.
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Washington
Red Cross
France
Spain
Norman Davis
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