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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
4
Our Daily Bread editor argues for extending the two-year term to four years and curbing re election rights. Governor Adkins voices no objection preferring to let the reform idea proceed. The piece claims savings of campaign costs and improved efficiency, urging reform under Democratic tradition to reduce annual political campaigns and stabilize governance.
Special correspondent reports a dramatic split within the Aircraft union at Boeing in the Pacific Northwest. The Aero Mechanics division accuses 25 officers of Communism and abuse of funds, triggering a mass meeting and a red trial board to hear the charges amid ongoing internal strife and a possible takeover by the International Association of Machinists.
Five famous sayings are presented with names and approximate dates. Readers guess who spoke them first and when, with answers on a complete page for reference. The page invites quick wits and fun as readers test memory and language.
The 9,100 ton cruiser Southampton, damaged January 1 off Sicily, has been sunk by British forces after catching fire. The carrier Eagle was torpedoed in the Mediterranean. Illustrious and destroyer Gallant were also damaged but reached port. The Admiralty noted most of Southampton’s crew were saved.
LITTLE ROCK Governor Adkin's newly appointed prison and parole board met at 2 o'clock Thursday. Chairman Menville announced that the election of a new superintendent to replace Al Reed would be considered. Tom Cogbill, a former superintendent, was named as a possible candidate.
Secretary Henry L. Stimson urged the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the lease lend bill should not prohibit transferring ships to Britain or other nations. He warned of possible conditions where transferring the navy could be advantageous and discussed invasion risks and defense capabilities.
The influenza outbreak spreads through Southern states, taxing hospitals and closing schools. Reports show over 50,000 cases across 11 states, with rapid eastward movement and hotspots like Spartanburg South Carolina and Charlotte North Carolina. Mississippi tallies 14 551 cases in 74 of 82 counties.
The Hope Bobcats host Hot Springs Friday in the first conference game. A prior win over Lakeside gives Hope a slight edge, since Lakeside beat Hot Springs earlier. Saturday the Bobcats travel to Hot Springs for a return contest with the Trojans refereed by Hugh Reece, a former Hope and Henderson star.
British bombers and fighters protect ground forces massed around Tobruk Libya for a final assault on the Italian base. Two attacks hit Bengasi and an airfield at Benina while Asab raid and stores were struck in Italian East Africa. Fighter patrols reported no engagements between Tobruk and Derna.
Librarian Miss Elsie Weisenberger notes adult fiction tops checkout lists at Hempstead county library led by Bristow stories and novels How Green Was My Valley and For Whom the Bell Tolls. Juvenile fiction follows with Coatsworth James and Sherman titles, then magazines led by Good Housekeeping. Non fiction features AP the Story of the News Mein Kampf and I Married Adventure.
London minister Malcolm McDonald urged compulsory removal of all children under 14 deemed likely to suffer mind or body harm from air attacks. The order augments a regulation permitting medical exams for any under 14 at risk if remaining near the capital. Bird migration is unrelated to weather, which only affects the schedule.
The Hope and Hempstead county delegation in the General Assembly holds three chairmanships and key committee seats. Senator James H. Pilkinton chairs the senate civil service committee and serves as vice chairman on three others, while Representative Royce Weisenberger leads the house education committee. Rep. Talbot Feild Jr. is co chairman of the revenue and taxation committee. Additional posts include Interstate Cooperation vice chair, Agriculture, Roads and Highways, Temperance, Cities and Towns vice chair, and Civil Service chairman. The delegation members also sit on Education, Apportionment, Elections, Military Roads and Highways, Judiciary, Insurance, Public Health, and Public Service Corporations committees.
The Hope Kiwanis noon meeting at Hotel Barlow featured Rev Stephen Vandermerwe of Malvern as guest speaker and Rev Derrell Hon of Ft Smith performing vocal selections. Attendees included Rev E M Yats of Houston Rev R C Jones of El Dorado Rev J E Smith of Mobile Rev Paul Holdridge of Plainview Rev Robert Sellers of Hot Springs Rev Carl Barnes of Fine Bluff and Rev Carl Stewart of Fort Worth with a note on a local animal nickname.
The Hempstead Circuit Court opens Monday with Judge Dexter Bush presiding for the year’s first session. Jail defendants will be heard. no civil cases listed. Docket includes Robert Evans forgery and John Trotter untaxed liquor, Leo Herringan three counts assault with deadly weapon carrying pistol disturbing peace, Sam Mercier carrying pistol, Lawyer Johnson carrying pistol, Larry Richards robbery, Tom Frezel rape, Sam Wood grand larceny Willie Washington grand larceny Johnnie B Frances forgery and altering.
Pupils of Mrs. Robert Campbell give a recital at Hope city hall Friday night at 7 30 showing a program including Kenneth Crank Paula Coefield Betty June Monts Mary Dell Waddle Mary Jane Hearne Jack Crank Marsha Ann Atkins Blanche Drake Anna Fay Thrash Eugenia Sue Hassel Mary Elizabeth King Helen Drake Clovis Hassell Luther Garner Jr Darrel Crank Sally Jo Wade Polty Anna Williams Sue Jane Coefield Earl Louise Thornton Carroll Hyatt Assisting on the program Clarinet solo by Luther Garner Jr Trombone solo by Jack Crank Effie Elsie Hyatt and Normin Jean Franks Pupils of Mrs May Wilson also assist on the program.
A cemetery working is planned at Shover Springs on Wednesday January 22. Interested persons are urged to come and bring tools. Separately, the 42 story L. C. Smith building in Seattle is described as the tallest building west of the Mississippi River.
A meditation on Psalm 82 verses 6 and 7 asserting that gods and sons of the most high are mortal beings who shall die like any man. It reflects a Biblical critique of elevated beings lacking ultimate authority.
A proposed constitutional amendment in Arkansas would change term lengths for state offices and judges, limiting successive terms to two for certain officials and fixing supreme court terms at eight years. If approved, the amendment would apply to officials elected in 1942 and require related tax and municipal provisions. Governor Adkins said he favors the current two-year governor term with no third term.
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