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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1941
Page
3
Our Daily Bread argues the municipal airport is a keystone for future aviation growth, not a revenue source. It compares airport predevelopment to rail and highway builds, noting initial losses but long term transport expansion and economic gains for Hope.
Rep. Ellis calls for a new Arkansas Valley Authority spanning the White and St. Francis in Arkansas and rivers across neighboring states. The plan includes yardstick gates, up to 100 million in bonds, and three dams at Bull Shoals White River Arkansas Table Rock White Missouri and The Narrows Little Missouri Arkansas with a total estimated cost of 78 million dollars.
Doctors at Mayo Clinic discuss a patient with 21 years of migraines who began waking with headaches each morning after blood pressure rose. Tilting the bed so the head sits about a foot and a half higher reduced headaches to mild on two days, suggesting a possible link to blood pressure.
A scrambled zoo card puzzle asks readers to match animals with their natural habitats. Labeled options present bear from Chile or the south Pole, llama from Tibet or South America, eland from Siberia or North America, puma from China or the United States, and elephant to India or Australia, with the page concluding in a cryptic conclusive line.
Aviation editor Devon Francis reports streamlined buses and trains gain public interest in 1940. Bus travel rises about 8 percent due to air conditioning and higher speeds, with passenger totals growing from 511 million to 562 million for major carriers. Freight revenues surge while rail passenger revenue slips slightly. The United States launches its luxury liner America and air transport totals reach about 3 million passengers, with around 400 transport planes in service.
Pioneer Construction of Malvern won state highway contracts for concrete and steel underpasses at Hope and Garland City. Low bids were 83 790.51 for Hope and 65 189.88 for Garland City, with work to start near railroad crossing south of Hope and one mile northwest of Garland City.
Allied air forces conducted a daylight raid on north western France with hundreds of fighters protecting hundreds of bombers. About fifty bombers were seen over a Channel site as the heavy strike aimed at bases and military targets. The action followed a pattern resembling earlier German daylight raids, with eight gun fighters outnumbering bombers ten to one.
Conway Hendrix sophomore J T Luck of Hope is among about 25 in a 62 piece Hendrix band chosen by M J Lippman to perform at all campus basketball games this season. Luck is also one of four student conductors and plays trombone in the band. He also belongs to the student orchestra men’s club Hendrix Choristers Delta Alpha fraternity and the symphony orchestra.
FIRE swept Meiffer Bros. Store in Arkansas on Friday causing extensive damage. Firefighters found flames in a first floor column near the main entrance then spread to the second floor within two hours. Estimated damage ranges from 20 to 40 thousand dollars for the blaze with water damage another 10 thousand.
Charles G. Miller reports that after three months the Harrisburg to Pittsburgh turnpike earns more than forecast, prompting plans to extend to Philadelphia. Federal funding covered part of the cost, with bond sales and RRFC support. future financing may rely on public bonds. Traffic, tolls, and maintenance plans are outlined, including a new radio traffic control system request.
An all day manhunt by local officers and state troopers led to the arrest of Edward Hartsfield, a black forger wanted in McGehee and Beebe on forgery and uttering charges. He was found near Hope and lodged in Hempstead county jail to be returned to state prison.
Six Hempstead County men are drafted for induction, reporting to the local board at 6 30 in the morning on January 15 for induction at Camp Joseph T. Robinson. J D Barr board chairman announced the names V-664 Burton Junior Waters V-2214 See Emmet Ogburn Replacement potential listed for men who may be required to report as substitutes. notification at least five days prior to reporting. Y-d1 Maynard Brown V-290 Reeder Brown V-211G James Douglas Bruce V- Pete Williams
New York dispatch from Domi reports Tokyo cabinet approved an army and navy plan to strengthen air defenses nationwide. War Minister Tojo said completing defenses across Japan will be difficult yet necessary to secure Tokyo Yokohama and Osaka Kobe against aerial raids.
At a Friday luncheon in Hotel Barlow the Rotary Club urged immediate execution of pending plans to purchase acreage for a proposed municipal airport. Robert M. Wilson led the motion recommending that the council and mayor approve the acquisition now.
Berlin reports an agreement between Germany and Soviet Russia on trade barter and resettlement signed in Moscow. A spokesman said details would be disclosed on Saturday, signaling a formal pact and future arrangements between the two nations.
Washington reports President Roosevelt asks Congress for broad authority to transfer and dispose of U S defense articles to Britain and other warring democracies. The plan covers manufacture, transfer, inspection, and defense information sharing to speed aid and avoid delays in wartime production.
Dr James W Branch received War Department orders for one year with the Army Medical Corps. He will be stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky on the Fort Knox hospital staff. Dr Branch and Mrs Branch and their sons will leave Hope February 1 for Fort Knox.
Linus Walker of Walker Tourist Court told the Hope Rotary Club that tourism added 500000 in new money to Arkansas last year as 800 cars from 43 states plus D C, Mexico, the Canal Zone and Guatemala stayed at his court. He noted US 67 and 82 traffic shifts and urged road repairs and parking changes on Third Street to protect tourist flow. He called for united support of the infantile paralysis drive beginning January 13. Randall Dixon of Little Rock was present.
LITTLE ROCK The selection of Whit Morgan as chief deputy of the Revenue Commission during the incoming administration was announced Friday by Joe Hardin Revenue Commissioner. Commissioner Hallin said that Newt Shofield was retained as the revenue department cashier. Appropriations provide for two deputies but it was not announced whether another would be appointed.
Athens reportsKlIsura fallen after a week of fighting as Greek forces push west toward Berat and approach Valona. Metaxas announces cabinet approval of Klisura seizure amid Greek rejoicing. Italian air and naval strikes hit British ships and merchantmen in the easternMediterranean as the war widens.
Rev Phinas Lewis denounces modern dance road houses and suggestive films as top moral threats in a Hope Gospel Tabernacle revival. Congregational and special singing accompany his sermons. Sunday services include morning address and final sermon Sunday night. no Saturday service. expected crowd. Sunday school goal set at 500.
British bombers pounded targets along the French coast in a major daylight assault. Simultaneous night raids continued on the Ruhr district as 4 twin engined bombers returned from Boulogne, arriving from a French invasion port.
A brief, archaic reflection by Jerane noting that the burden borne by martyrs sows the growth of the church, framing suffering as a catalyst for faith and community expansion.
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