Our Daily Bread Warns Americans on Armament Boom
The piece argues that U S rearmament may not bring profits but costs, citing Britain’s conscription of labor and seizure of private capital. It warns we could follow similar wartime measures even without full war, risking high wages for soldiers and poor gains for workers, to deter aggression. It stresses a paradox in preparing to face German and world powers.
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England
Britain
United Stites
Lobor
United States
Iiller
America
Hitler
Ameast
Germany
Eagle Tts
Uxsaliers
First Old Age Pension Bill Introduced in Arkansas
The measure would provide monthly pensions up to 30 dollars funded by liquor and race wagering taxes and Confederate pensions. It creates an Old Age Assistance Fund under the Welfare Department with eligibility for residents who have lived in Arkansas a year and own property under a thousand dollars. Provisions include up to 750000 dollars for the current year and up to 500000 for subsequent years, with roughly four to one county distribution based on population.
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Little Rock
Hardy
Foulkilta
Aldernil
Arhansas
Amore Wan Sio
Loney
Deflovsante Popu
Closur
Washington
Cuite
Hempstead
Adkins
Phillips and
General Revenue Fund
North Lite
Tel Pra Rai
Gliich
Senate
Wo EL Abington
Six Hempstead men are drafted for service
Six Hempstead county men must report to the local Selective Draft Board by January 2 for possible induction. Names listed include Joseph T. Robinson, Clifford Franks, Horace Elledge, Forrest Biddle, William Hobbs, Giles Glasgow, and Carton Folson. Replacements may be required if inductees are not sent to the induction station.
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Hempstead
Bori
Fedyrng
al Cum
Ally Mat
Willian Lestey Hobbs
Giles Clifford Glasgow
Carton O. Folsony
McReynolds to retire from the Supreme Court
Justice Innes Clark McReynolds, longtime opponent of New Deal measures, told President Roosevelt on Wednesday that he will resign from the Supreme Court effective February 1 after 26 years on the bench. The retirement opens a vacancy for Roosevelt to name his sixth associate justice.
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Washington
Innes Clark McReynolds
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Ninesman Court
Hughes
Jong
Robert Jackson
McReynolds
Supreme Bench
McReynalds
Willkie Starts for England
NEW YORK Wendell L Wilkie started for England aboard a Clipper plane. He declared he would be away for a few weeks as a private citizen seeking to learn what is going on and to support Britain so its fighting men can hold out against the German onslaught. He said England’s survival is key to keeping America out of the war and hopes for a return to explain his views to Americans.
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New York
Wendell L. Willsle
England
America
Britain
Unit
Many Workers Call for Jobs in Underpass Project
Blaine Ellington of the Hope Arkansas State Employment Service reports many calls from unemployed workers seeking work on the underpass construction. Cards will be mailed to those meeting employer requirements as work becomes available. Referrals come from registered applicants, with equal opportunity for all unemployed workers.
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Blaine Ellington
Hope Aolfice
Arkansas State Employment Service
Ellington
Juany Wwarku
Hope Office
No Action on Airport and Food Stamp Plan in Hope council
Hope city council deferred action on purchasing 595 acres for an airport site and heard merchants request sponsorship of a county food stamp plan. The proposal would replace the WPA warehouse and allow stamps to be spent in county stores, with $5000 initial cost and federal reimbursement. No action taken.
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Hope City Council
Regula
Hope
R. P. Bowen
Bowen
WPA
Frank Barr
Water & Light Plant
C. ©. Thomas
Rose Hill
Thomas
Main
W. W. Compton
W. A. Lewis
Walter Wright Dies Tuesday in Hope Area
Walter Wright Weight 54 native of Hope died at his home near Hope Tuesday night. A railroad employee for years he was chief clerk at Missouri Pacific freight office since 1911. Funeral Thursday at Methodist church with burial at Rose Hill cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs Giles of Shreveport Mrs Edmonson of Hot Springs and Miss Betty Jean Wright of Hope one son Samuel Wright of Hot Springs two sisters Mrs T J Baird and Mrs J Massey and one brother Fred G Wright of Dallas. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
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Walter Weight
Hope
Cranium Crackers News Quiz Questions Pack
A comic page presents a set of current events questions. It asks about a famous legislative body convening on January 3, the location and context of Bardia, a European prince seeking refuge in the United States, a shortage in industrial centers hindering defense efforts, and the first daughter of a cabinet member to debut at the White House.
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Bardia
U.S
White House
British Aid Bill Debated in Senate Hearings Begin
Washington reports the Senate contemplates the British lend-lease measure amid opposition from Sen McNary who fears centralizing power and Sen Norris who seeks a time limit. Secretary Hull expected to testify as hearings open soon, while Norman Thomas criticizes procedural fairness. Also noted is a Solar System claim and U S battleship count amid evolving world events.
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Washington
Senate
McNary
Cre
Norris
U. S
Britain
Senate Foreign Relusions
Eine Mittee
Hull
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House Committee
Norman Thomas
Knudsen and Hillman in Washington Defense Role
NEA Service profiles William S. Knudsen and Sidney Hillman as key figures in the national defense program. The piece portrays Knudsen as a brisk, hands-on executive who writes letters by hand, works from a modest desk, and drives rapid action in federal operations amid the wartime production effort.
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Knudsen
Detroit
Kiedsen
Washington Knotos
Sidney Hillan
National Defense Production
Sta
Hillman
Knnudsen
Washington
Tom Wolf
NEA Service
Federal Reserve Building
William S. Kuntulsts
National Defense Program
Knudsen Washington
Hayle
British to Conscript Labor Pushes For Men and Women
Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the House of Commons Britain will conscript labor for an army the size of November 1939, with equipment for ten more divisions. He said production plans from 1939 are ramping up and a six month “intense demand” for manpower is unavoidable. Bevan announced a plan to register labor.
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London
Winston Churchill
Britain
House of Commons
Churchill
Europe
Labor
Lilir
Bevan
A Thought on sowing and reaping from George Eliot
A fragment cites George Eliot noting the saying one sows and another reaps as fitting for both evil and good deeds, implying that exaltation and effort reflect outcomes in life.
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George Eliot
Australians Claim Libyan Forts Taken At Tobruk
British and Australian forces report breakthrough at Tobruk with dawn patrols entering harbor defenses. Italian positions are said breached in outer lines as RAF raids precede ground advance toward the city. Churchill comments on Tobruk's fate while London papers hail the development.
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Cairoa
Tobruk
Royal Navy
Airk
Malian
East Africa
Bri
Metemma
London
Churchill
Hofot Commons
Libya
Buia
Bardia
RAF
Mrs Patterson Dies Wednesday In Hope
Alma Stuart Patterson of Hope died after a four year illness at her home. She was wife of merchant R. M. Patterson and mother of J. W. Patterson and Mrs. Howard Byers. Funeral at Methodist church with burial in Rose Hill. survivors include two sisters, a brother, and a grandson. Active and honorary pallbearers listed.
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Alma Stuart Patterson
God Hope
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