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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
3
A Life and Time analysis compares France between the world wars to contemporary events, arguing long political indecision and bureaucratic leadership weakened the nation. The piece cites pensioners, short work hours, and civil unrest as factors, blaming complacent leadership and societal excess for the crisis.
Reported auto crashes and other mishaps across Arkansas on Independence Day led to at least five deaths and twelve injuries in Hope Rogers Helena and surrounding areas. Other tragedies included a Benton county crash killing two sons and injuries to many, an airplane wreck near West Helena, a boat accident near Poteat River, and a fatal fall from a pine during a flight.
A Congreve line notes that blessings arrive after virtuous deeds and a late effort may yield a sure reward, emphasizing moral cause and eventual recompense.
Homer M. Adkins will open his gubernatorial campaign July 7 in Russellville at the Pope county courthouse. Public address at 8 p.m. will not be broadcast. Russellville chosen as center of the largest congressional district with expected large delegations from Little Rock Conway Marmon Fort Smith and western Arkansas.
Questions test knowledge of contemporary literature with prompts about Kenneth Roberts five novels Giants in the Earth Steinbeck works and Sara Teasdale poetry. Answers on Comle Page.
President Roosevelt listed six aims to secure lasting global peace. He emphasized freedom from fear through disarmament and included freedom from want along with freedoms of sea information religion expression. The remarks came as Europe waged war and the United States launched a broad defense program.
Charles Robertson of Stockton and Clif arrives in Nashville with machinery to start a cannery aiming to process Elberta peaches and tomatoes this year. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce hears details with American Can Company backing, supplying closing machines cans labels shipping boxes and labor. Stock subscriptions must be collected immediately to begin building.
In St Louis Dr Francis E Townsend proposed a resolution that the Townsend convention is irrevocably opposed to a third term for any U S president. Frank C Smith and Rev J B Buckey spoke against midstream changes while S M Williams accused Weir of railroaded action. Representative Hamilton Fish praised the stand saying he would not support a third term even for Washington or Lincoln. In Los Angeles officials urged buying vegetables when seasonal surpluses occur to aid food supply.
A multi article profile traces Wendell Willkie from Indiana farmer roots to GOP nomination. It covers his unpolitical image and origins, noting his early Horatio Alger path and public reception as a rising national figure. The piece references Willkie waking early in Indiana and a dramatic ascent included in a six‑part story.
Mayor W. Atkins named a parks commission on Tuesday night listing Frank Nolen as chairman and members Sir McMath C E Cassidy Mrs Foster Mrs Dale Jones Mrs Carter Johnson and Terrell Cornelius. He called the board honorary and praised their work handling city park affairs.
Lyman Armstrong was inducted as president of the Hope Rotary Club at a Friday noon luncheon in Hotel Barlow. Retiring president A. B. Patten reviewed the year's activities and noted donations of $30 to the Finnish Relief Fund and $50 to the Hospital for Crippled Adults of Memphis, supported by tri-state Rotary groups. Guest Tom Campton, Prescott Rotarian, attended.
A community singing at Fairview three miles south of Spring Hill Sunday afternoon July 7 invites all to attend and bring songbooks. Several quartets have been asked to perform.
AP reports London dispatch that the French charge d affaires protested to the British Foreign Office on behalf of the Petain government. Roger Cobon, leading the embassy since Charles Corbin’s resignation, delivered the protest Friday.
CLARKSBURG W Va after 47 years as a first grade teacher Mrs Clara Conrad retires. She says young learners show daily progress from the start of school and she never taught any other grade.
G C Powell 81 died at home near Patmos on July 4. He leaves a widow, five sons Waller Poteau Andrew Patmos Jessie Vivian Johnny Shreveport Sterling Fitisburgh Pa, three daughters Mrs T J Drake Mes Elbert Rider Patmos Mrs M S Wise man Rimeryburg Pa, one brother W F Powell Odabell Okla, one sister Mrs Phronie Johnson Jonesporo Texas. Funeral services were held Thursday July 4 at Mt Neho with Rev E B Jones of Magnolia officiating.
Mexico City reports minor pre election disturbances as officials deploy 3,000 military college students and 5,000 soldiers to maintain order for Sunday's presidential ruling. Generals Avila Camacho and Almazan lead main rival factions with other candidates including Sanchez Tapia and Ramon de la Paz. Interior Ministry readies federal district police for emergencies.
London reports say Italian air strikes hit an airfield at Haltar Mal destroying eight planes as Britain, France and the Petain regime clash over the French fleet. In Bucharest and Budapest fear grows that Moscow will press new demands on Romania. In Egypt British sources describe the French fleet at Alexandria as in abeyance while France and Britain face German air raids and naval maneuvers in Africa and the Mediterranean.
Report notes a mid morning Cotton market in New York with prices around 9.40 for P grade, slipping to 9.35 on close, while middling spot trades at approximately 106. The fragment indicates a volatile session with price pressure and a marginal change from earlier levels.
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