Our Daily Bread Reflections on WWII and Allied Unity
NEA columnist reflects as 1941 ends on Quezon’s oath in the Philippines and US-Filipino resolve. He lauds blood-brotherhood against Nazi racial theories, praises Allied sacrifice in Luzon, and laments a Belgian child’s death under Nazi occupation, framing the war as a fight for freedom and decency.
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Manuel L. Quezon
General MacArthur
Philippines
Philippine Commonwealth
U. S
Francis B. Sayre
Manuel Queston
United States
Luzon
Filipio
Hitler
China
Mussolini
Red Fleet Shells Nazis and British Press Drive in Africa
Reports say the Soviet Black Sea Fleet shelled retreating German columns near Sevastopol and supported the Kerch Peninsula landing, while the Central Front sees German activity fueled by desperation as Moscow stays in Soviet hands. In North Africa, British forces press the retreating Axis from Halfaya Sajum to Agedabia, claiming prisoner captures and continued pressure on Rommel's forces amid poor weather.
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London
Black Sea
Sevastopol
Crimen Monday
Crimea
Red Navy
Kerch
Red Army
Moscow
War Department
Cairo
Middle East
el Aghella
Halfaya-Sajum
Erwin Rommel
Adkins to Seek Second Term
Adkins announces plans to run for re election as Arkansas governor ending talk of a U S Senate bid. The 1940 Democrat nominee and former Pulaski sheriff served two years as governor and is seen as a strong contender for reelection amid regional political shifts. Carl Bailey and Bob Bailey plan to seek higher office, with Bailey from Russellville and Terry in Little Rock also pursuing the U S Senate nomination.
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Litle Rock
Homer
Adkins
United States Senate
United States Internal Revenue
Arkansas
Pulaski County
Carl E. Bailey
Bob Bailey
Bailey
Russellville
Dave D. Terry
Pittle Rock
United States
Hope Police Recover a Stolen Automobile
Hope police announce the recovery of a stolen automobile near Oglesby School Tate Sunday afternoon. The car, owned by Wesley Mays of Pittsburg, Texas, had been stolen in the downtown area earlier Sunday morning.
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Oglesby School
Tate
Wesley Mays
Pitsburg
Tex
Relations of Japan and United States in World Tensions
Questions recall peaceful ties between Japan and the United States before the Hawaii attack. Topics include who opened Japan to trade, key wars and bonds, alliances, naval-armament pacts and their renunciation, plus a 1937 act that raised tensions. Answers on Comriv Page.
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Japan
United States
Hawaii
Comiv
Japanese Step Up Pace of Luzon Battle
War Department reports heavy artillery action along the Philippines front Monday as fresh Japanese troops move into front line positions. Corregidor and Manila Bay defenses face renewed air assaults while Japanese forces restrain civilian radio receivers to block Allied broadcasts.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
U. S
Corregidor
Manila Bay
Douglas MacArthur
Philippine Thessers
MacArthur
Manila
United States
England
Tokyo
Firebase Pressures Put Aligned Bases in Ireland
Prime Minister de Valera vowed Ireland would defend its territory from any aggression and pursue arms. Reports say Britain and the United States are pressing for war bases in neutral Eire to aid the Atlantic war, with Dublin officials cautious yet engaged in discussions and diplomacy.
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Doublin
de Valera
Eire
London
Britain
United States
Amon de Valera
Aire
Dublin
Hope to Play Texarkana Here Hope to Play Texarkana Here
Hope high school Bobcats open basketball season here Tuesday night at 7 30 facing Texarkana Razorbacks Arkansas. Friday night the Tigers tangle with Hot Springs Trojans as the Trojans boast one of the state’s best duets after beating Pine Bluff last weekend.
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Hope High School Bobcats
Razorbacks
Texarkana
Arkansas
Hot Springs Trojans
Trojans
Pine Bluff
Atlantic Battle Most Important Job Says Knox
Secretary of Navy Knox told Mayors at the convention that while the fleet isn’t idle no quick Pacific showdown will come. He termed the Atlantic struggle the top priority, aiming to keep sea lanes open to back Britain and defeat Hitler’s Germany. He identified Hitler as the primary enemy, not Japan.
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Washington
Knox
the Atlante
Navy
Britain
Hitler
Germany
Pacific
Japan
Defense Office Needs Fixtures in Hempstead County
The Hempstead County Defense Council announces two county office staff trained via WPA certification to open the Civilian Defense office Wednesday and begin volunteer registration. The council will fund Civilian Defense activities by selling national emblem windshield stickers, with daily notices to follow in the paper. The council requests tables and six chairs for the office and asks for donations by calling 917.
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Hempstead
Defense Council
Hempstead County Defense Council
Civilian Defense Volunteer Office
Civilian Defense
Gas and Oil Dealers to Meet in Hope Monday Night
Gasoline and oil dealers of Hope will meet at the Chamber of Commerce office Monday at 7 30 to discuss problems arising from tire rationing. All dealers in Hope are urged to attend. The meeting is set for 7 30 PM at the Chamber office.
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Hope
Chamber of Commerce
Daily Drilling Report of Arkansas by State Oil Commission
Daily drilling report items list multiple wells in Arkansas and Oklahoma noting operators, locations, casing actions, drilling numbers, and production indices. Entries include McKainie Mt Helly Carter Hanes No 2, Buckner 9020 Drilg 5097, Bedcaw No $, Wariluck Brewer No 4, Snider Unit No 1, Brewer-Wesnock No 1, Bond No 1, and various testing and production index activities with references to McAlester, Midway Garnsdall, and Wildeaty.
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Ark
Hope Boy Joins U S Air Corps Cadet James H Buller Class 42 C
Aviation cadet James H. Buller of Mone Arkansas met the graduation challenge at Balsarsfield Air Corps Basic Flying School Monday. He will receive formal recognition January 1 and then spend ten weeks more refining at a practiced school before being commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Army Air Corps.
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James H. Buller
Mone
Arkansas
Balsarsfield
Air Corps
U. Army Air Corps
Father of Hope Woman Dies
The Rev. W. C. Davidson, 74, Methodist leader and father of Mrs. John P. Vesey of Hope, died at his Arkadelphia home Sunday. He began ministry in 1892 and served actively for 47 years, writing and publishing "Joanna Hart Davidson," a true story of a minister's wife. He was a Hendrix College trustee, a Beattie Rite Mason, and an Alumnus member.
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W. C. Davidson
John P. Vesey
Hope
Arkadelphia
Joanna Hart Davidson
Davidson
Hendrix College Board of Trustees
Army training centers announced at Camp Robinson and Pl McClean
The War Department announced Monday the creation of two army replacement training centers. One at Camp Robinson will be medical training under the surgeon general while the other at Pl McClean, Alabama, will be a standard infantry training center. Both centers must be ready by January 15, but officials did not disclose trainee numbers.
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Washington
Camp Robinson
Pl. McClean
Ala
War Department
Chief of
Infantry
Arkatous
J M Smith Farmer Dies at Home on Hope Route Four
John Monroe Smith hempstead county farmer died at his home late Saturday on Hope Route Four. Funeral services will be at Water Creek church at 2 pm Monday. Burial in Water Creek Cemetery. Survived by seven sons H A Marvin Grady Himmie Luther J C Smith all of St Louis and Ernest Smith of Detroit, two daughters Mrs G J Garrett of Hope and Mrs Henry Kyser of Little Rock.
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John Monroe Smith
Hempstead
Hope
Water Creek Church
Water Creek Cemetery
H. A. Marvin
Grady
Himmie
Luther
J.C. Smith
St. Louis
Ernest Smith
Detroit
G. J. Garrett
Henry Kyser
Little Rock
Red Cross Donations Reported From Southwestern Proving Ground
Major Werner Strecker among quartermaster staff members at the Southwestern Proving Ground led a first report showing $225 turned to the Red Cross fund. County chairmen logged a total of $1,200 with a statewide goal of $4,000. Contributions from other departments were not included yet, and many chairmen have not reported. Funds will support U.S. armed forces.
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Werner
Strecker
Southwestern Proving Ground
Emergency Red Cross Fund
Turd 2O
CQM
U's
Stock Transfers at 23 Year Low
New York stock exchange transfers in 1941 reached the lowest level since 1918 with about 166.0 million shares changing hands, down from 207.6 million in 1940. Bond sales totaled about 2.2 billion dollars face value, the highest since 1937, up from 1.67 billion in 1940.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
A Thought For God Hath Not Given Us The Spirit Of Fear
The quote presents a biblical message from Second Timothy 1 7 emphasizing power love and a sound mind over fear, suggesting faith guidance for daily conduct. It echoes Christian encouragement to trust divine strength in adversity.
War Spreads as Japs Attack Dutch Indies
The Associated Press reports Japan presses a quick victory push in the Dutch East Indies, with Dutch and allied forces defending Minahasa Menado Tarakan and Kuala Lumpur. Allied planes and U S warships claim hits on Japanese ships as combats intensify near Singapore and Malaya.
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Dutch Indies
Associated Press
Japan
United Nations
Singapore
Netherlands East Indies
U. S
Minshassa
Menado
Tarakan
Glen Martin
Malaya
NEY
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Tokyo
Imperial Headquarters
Celebes Islands
Borneo
Olongapa
Subic Bay
Manila
Malaya Peninsula
Federated Malaya States
Chinese Win Changsha Fight Splits Japanese Line Northward
Chinese dispatches say Japanese forces retreating north of Changsha were encircled and annihilated. About 8,000 killed, 1,000 taken prisoner, plus large equipment losses after a battle near the Laotao and Mila rivers 30 miles north of Changsha, ending a bold offensive.
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Chungking
Changsha
Laotao
Mila
Hunan
China
Laotan
Yangtze River
Yochow
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