Willkie Seen As Formidable Opponent In 1940 Campaign
Washington by Jack Stinnett reports that Wendell L. Willkie, described as an all American educated Indiana farmer with a sharp mind and radio presence, is poised to wage a tough, dramatic presidential race against Democrats led by Roosevelt. The piece predicts a high stakes effort with Willkie’s platform and persona challenging the Roosevelt administration, signaling a national political clash likely to unfold with vigorous campaigning.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
Amery
Wendell L. Willkie
Peck
Indiana
Conor
The
United
Willkie
G.O.P
Hurs
Democrats
Chicago
Diana Farmer
Billy
William Jengs
Bryan
Winlkle
Roosevelt
Amon
Little Rock Splits Two Games With Birmingham
In a Sunday doubleheader at Travelers Field, the Little Rock Travelers split with the Birmingham Barons. Birmingham won 8 to 1 behind Zach Schuessler in game one, while the Travelers claimed the second game 10 to 6, aided by Mele’s two home runs and Dutch Mele’s power hitting.
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Little Rock
Little Rock Travelers
Birmingham Barons
Travelers Field
Birmingham
Zach Schuessler
Travelers
De‘ision
Mele
Homer
Pac Schussler
Dutch Mele
Bind Conway
Fred Tauby
Conway
Sieling
Barons
Lew Krausie
Churchill Demonstrates How to Handle Mosley
Milton Bronner reports Churchill's government swiftly moved to curb Mosley and his British Union of Fascists, with Parliament passing Defense Regulations within a day. Mosley, once a Tory and then Labour figure, led a black shirted fascist faction imitating Mussolini and Hitler, facing rapid detention and a dramatic end to a volatile political rise.
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Milton Bronner
MEA Service
Lonndon
Tntess Hillet
London
Usald Mosley
Brixton Frison
Churchill
Winston Churchill
Haiily Duy
Mosley
Anderlings
Lor
Duchy of Lancaster
Labor Party
Hhe Star
New Party
British Union of Fascists
Mussolini
Hitler
National Socialists
Hiler
Memy Bey
Buffeona
Harrison in Hollywood column on Paramount films chaos and gossip
Hollywood gossip column reviews typhoon satire plans embezzling rumors about a hostess with a dictaphone in a powder room. Chaplin and Paulette Goddard contracts, Myron Selznick disputes, Capra Life of Jobin Dew troubles, Dietrich Seven Sinners tunes, and casting woes at Central Casting affected by pay and work.
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Hollywood
Aulresses
Bronx
Tee Charfi
Chaplin
Paulette Gathlach
Astaire-Anne Shay
Myron Selznier
England
Peter
Franke Capra
Jobin Dew
Wingerton
Gary Cooper
Marlene Dietrich
Forrest Tucker
Helen Parrish
Lia Nobody
Toy Martin
Alice Faye
Lillelian Russell
The Collapse of France Letter to the Editor
Editor The Star reprints a June article on the collapse of France and European tragedy. The writer laments over free thought and America’s shock while noting ongoing world events and American challenges to national leadership.
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France
the Star
America
Europe
Hixby
United States
Do Their Duty and Arrest a Heckler Comedy
An excerpt notes Mosley dropping the British fascist branding, its failed campaigns in Parliament, and public backlash. It discusses anti Fascist sentiment, punishment of fascists, and Churchill promising unity akin to Clemenceau, warning against division amid war-time rhetoric.
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Mosley
Germany
Churchill
Iron Band
Clemenceau
France
Jall Berths
No Election-Year Uncertainty Here
A reflective column laments drifting toward short hours and mediocrity, urging citizens to honor the hard work of ancestors and the enduring value of the republic. It emphasizes shared effort, responsibility, and the role of government as part of a national character rather than a burden.
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Naurs
Bey
Four Generations Attend Reunion at Monsdows Home
A 1940 family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Monsdlows on Stdpe Rowe Amnee drew thirty six attendees representing four generations. Guests listed include Me. and Mrs. A. W. Meadows, Mr. and Mrs. John Rithwell, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stuckey, and many relatives from Mane, Spring Hill, Reqrden, Pampa, Mulvern, Arkadelphia, Bearden, and Patmos. The gathering featured an all-fish picnic and ample community talk on government benefits and national issues.
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Mane
Joe Portefield
Sin de C
Wil
Xen McDowell
Achitiven
Mushay Garner
Winester
Wid
Glenn Coker
Reqrden
Avi
Hilture Meadows
Pampa
Woridas
Jessie Brston
Ithileloeny
Elwaorl Meadows
Shrevebo
Loukinnon
J [Hower Reaves
Patmos
Carry Nash
Mulvern
Arkadelphia
Frienly
J. Glenn Coker
Bearden
John Ridgiill
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House of Commone
Harrow
Smethwick
Ramsay McDonald
Fall House
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NEA
Dorothy Lamour
Paramount
South Seas
Deroy Latour
Sarong
Levan
Uis
Clinton Ferguson
Clinton Brrguson
A. W. Meadows
Daeltey Moye
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