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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1940
Page
3
The Fort Smith speech by University of Arkansas President J. W. Fulbright highlights a shift from isolationism to a stronger U.S. stance in the Western Hemisphere. He argues for a gun-making role for neighbors, warns against overreliance on European conflict, and contrasts competing views on arming and aiding allies while conserving national wealth.
Washington observers weigh the ABCs of the third term issue as Republicans and Democrats gear for a showdown over a constitutional amendment to limit presidents to two terms. Roosevelt’s stance and the party platforms shape the debate, with historians noting past attempts and the enduring power-perpetuating risk.
Tokyo dispatches report Miyake Volcano eruption on Saturday killed 19 and left 30 missing. A cloudburst forced evacuation of a final island village of 5,200 residents as lava and forest submersion threatened rescue ships.
President J O Fulbright of the University of Arkansas urged decisive U S action to control Western Hemisphere nations if England falls to the Axis. He warned against delaying aid to Britain and called for firm political and economic leadership over South American states to preserve democracy and U S security. He criticized lack of unity among leaders, naming Senators Clark Nye Vandenburg Walsh Wheeler Holt and McCarran.
President Roosevelt and Henry L. Stimson reach a plan to mobilize about 50,000 National Guardsmen for perhaps a year of intensive training at camps. The move awaits congressional approval to authorize the funding and mobilization.
A brief biblical reflection cites Samuel 22 2 asking who is God and why a rock for God restoring faith in divine shelter and strength. The verse emphasizes God as a rock and refuge offering protection and guidance in trials.
The American Legion annual State Convention will convene in Pine Bluff on July 15 to 17. Hope Legion Commander H. G. Kyler says 35 to 40 Hope legionaries and Auxiliary members will travel to Pine Bluff Sunday afternoon. The Hope Boys Band will depart Monday at 7 AM to participate in the three day program. A massing of colors is planned for the parade at 4 PM on Thursday. Kyler notes plans to accommodate about 10,000 visitors with ample housing.
Willard C. Ailes, Texarkana recruiting Sergeant, notes expanded Army vacancies in the district. Field Artillery may go to Camp Ord, California, with all expenses paid from Texarkana station. Air Corps vacancies at Randolph Field, Texas require high school graduation. Picked men go to technical schools for aerial, maintenance, armament, meteorology, para chute rigging, radio work, sheet metal, and welding. Contact the Postmaster to obtain blank forms and send to Voxarkana Recruit Office for reports.
Col DeWitt Perk, U S marine commander in Shanghai, reportedly failed to give a satisfactory reply to Major General Saburo Miura’s protest over the arrest of 14 Japanese plainclothesmen on July 7. Domei said Miura and Perk conferred two hours and Japan expressed a strong attitude.
BERNE Switzerland a wartime decree bans insurance of Swiss factories and properties abroad to protect national defense. The measure responds to insurers demanding detailed property data, deemed incompatible with security interests amid the war.
October cotton opened at 9.44 and closed at 9.43 in New York market. Middling spot price listed at 10.48 with a down adjustment indicated by off and.
Chicago Stadium prepared for the Democratic national convention opening July 15. Sixty carpenters built a 70 by 40 foot stage inside the 300 by 266 foot venue with 23,000 seats. organizers expect 500,000 visitors and $1.5 million in spending amid five days of deliberations and entertainment.
Mexico City reports Gen Manuel Avila Camacho leads in presidential returns with 2,265,199 votes while rival Gen Juan Andreu Almazan claims victory and cites ballot irregularities. Centralist leader Gen Rafael Sanchez Tapia credited with 14,046 votes as counting finishes awaiting Congress confirmation. Federal secret police raid follows protests.
Cir court in Hempstead sets July 15 start at the new courthouse with Judge Dexter Bush presiding. Top criminal docket includes the murder trial of C. E. Duke as jurors Louie Carleson John Kent W W Ellen Sam Ingram Dud Huckabee Hollis Luck Chas M Lewis Oscar Rider H B Eley I E Mosley Lat Moses K B Spears J J Samuels Wilma Williams Oscar Phillips C J Weisen berger Mollis G W McDowell J2 & Light D R Green N U Cassidy Basil York Jercy Turner T M Rowes M Nesbitt J O Johnson Ford Hanna John Martin Ergin Jones RL Byers G C Clark Fulton Anmionette BD M Harris A G Buck Martin W Cox Jr W B Barr Bud Porterfield after Johnson
CHARLESTON W Va Rev H Lloyd Parkinsons church offers free weddings for any member who wants to marry at home. He hopes to stop youths traveling to Kentucky for ceremonies by officiating free marriages through December 31.
Cranium Crackers tests on rivers linking Albany Richmond Sacramento Memphis and Pittsburgh. asks largest cities in Alaska Scotland India Spain Australia and Oceania. identify next three for Tokyo. capitals seats for Greenland Romania Nebraska Australia Venezuela. find North American city near Paris latitude. Answers on Comle Page.
Harry Westerman 24 of Hope is in critical condition at Michael Meagher hospital Texarkana after a Friday hit-and-run in Texarkana at Seventh and Hickory Streets. Paralyzed in both legs, he reportedly suffered a possible spinal injury. x rays were taken as police questioned several out of town motorists. Early report came from a taxi driver and East ambulance rushed him to hospital. Westerman, a former sub postal worker, had traveled from Hope to Texarkana to visit his parents. his wife and two children learned of the accident and headed to Texarkana Friday.
Washington observers say Roosevelt is virtually certain to be drafted by the Democratic convention. He gave no clear answer on running again, saying only he would not attend the Chicago event and would remain near Washington to oversee defense, aiming to show he can lead without a campaign.
Reports from Allied and Italian sources describe continued Mediterranean engagements with bombings and naval hits. Britain admits losses as Italy claims sinking a destroyer while Balkan shifts press Rumanians toward Rome Berlin plans.
Governor Bailey will launch his renomination bid with an address at Little Rock City Park on Saturday night July 20. The announcement came from James L. Bland and notes broadcast coverage across Arkansas and Memphis. Bailey heads to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention and may return if sessions run late. The North Little Rock Alumni band will perform before the speech. Campaign offices and staff are to be announced and organized in Little Rock.
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