20 Jan 1942
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1942
Page
1
Answer to Cranium Crackers on page one identifies Remember the Night as a Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray film. It notes Remember the Day as a Claudette Colbert picture with John Payne. It cites a Lincoln reference and recalls the song Remember Me as a popular 8s tune.
Civil defense usage quiz covers sidewalk behavior during alarms window leans not allowed and calm obedience required. It confirms civilians should help if possible and volunteering should go through local HQ by phone or in person. When writing to frightened friends, tell them you’re worried but avoid spreading fear, and use a direct telephone contact if appropriate.
A disjointed collection of lines mocks notables and tasks. It weaves jokes about barbs and yellow rats from Asia, laments life plowing, and warns about dropping remarks. A colonial era satire tone surfaces with a harsh line about stamping Japan and a grim view of reputations.
British forces rumored to exceed 30,000 move to Freetown Sierra Leone as observers anticipate West Africa action. The 1938 stamp shows the harbor, noted as the continent’s best port capable of hosting large fleets. Freetown lies 500 miles from Dakar, controlled by Vichy, with potential Axis use if South America is invaded. US naval interest in a base at Freetown is reported but not yet realized.
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