Aluminum Drive in Hope Boosts National Campaign
Our Daily Bread calls on Hope residents to donate scrap aluminum for national defense. Campaign runs through the week with Boy and Girl Scouts canvassing wards and city trucks collecting donations. A 2:30 Saturday Aluminum Matinee at Saenger theater, admission one piece of aluminum ware, to aid the effort. Arkansas pride linked to nearby aluminum plant award and future industry prospects near Bauxite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
All America
Saenger Theater
Remmel Young
Albert Graves
Arkansas
Holding
Arkans
Office of Production Management
Aluminum Company of America
Republic Mining Company
Bauxite
Far East Developments Hint at Japanese Move on Indo China Bases
London sources say Japan aims to establish bases to challenge British power from Singapore, with Britain and U.S. acknowledging growing Japanese pressure on French Indo China. Reports claim Japan pressed for facilities in southern China and French Indo China, possibly to threaten Singapore. Foreign Secretary Eden denied British designs on Indo China, while Shanghai circles predict an invasion within a week as negotiations continue in Vichy and Hanoi.
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London
Far East
Japan
Singapore
Indochina
Associated
Prosg
China
U Reuters
Hanai
Rovernor
Inda Ching
Hang
Washington
Bertin
U. S
Britain
Eden
Indo China
Thailand
Saigon
Camranh Bay
Shang-hai
U.S. Ambassadors Abroad Named in Comic Page
The piece lists U S envoys by country with pairs such as John Winant and Clarence J Ans, Alexander C. Kirk and Arthie Schoenfeld, William D. Leahy and William Phillips, Josephus Daniely and Norman Armour, Laurence A. Steinhardt and Anthony J. Drexe Biddle, noting dwindling Mcountries but sizable diplomatic presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
U.S
John Winant
Clarence Jans
Alexander C. Kirk
Arthie Schoenfeld
Willliam D. Leahy
Williiam Phillips
Josephus Daniel
Europe must trade yuan unity not force, says Thornton
Willis Thornton argues that Europe’s breakup into small states after World War I harmed trade and prosperity. He urges voluntary economic unification without destroying local self government, warns against Nazi aims, and promotes freer trade within the Americas and a wider North American free trade area. he also notes currency alignment between the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Hitler
United States
Caribbean
Britain
Canada
Ostrich Feathers Describe Degenerate Flightless Plumes
Discussion notes that ostrich feathers, lacking hooked barbules found in flying birds, form curling plumes due to their degenerate structure. The passage contrasts flight capabilities with feather morphology and notes the evolutionary context of plumage in flightless birds.
Proving Ground Farmers Seek Aid From Central Office
A subcommittee led by Rep Talbot Foil Jr of Hope was appointed by the House Defense Committee to press Gov Homer Adkins and Gen Ralph Truman for aid to Hempstead county farm families displaced by the Southwestern Proving Ground. A unified relocation plan coordinates agencies including the Reemployment Service FSA Extension and Welfare. An emergency Relocation Office operates at the county courthouse with six meetings planned in the area to explain aid and gather applications for FSA grants and loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Talbot Foil, Jr
Hope
House Defense’ Committee
Homer M. Adkins
Mbs
Ralph Truman
Hempstead County
Southwestern Proving Ground
Feild
General Truman
Hempstead
Farm Security Administration
Proving Ground Area
Une «Dey
Olivee L. Adams
Buford Poe
Soil Conservation Service
W. M. Sparks
Lee Garland
T. A. Cornelius
Earl King
Series of Six Community Meets in Proving Ground
Proving Ground organizers announce six community meetings to accept family applications for available assistance. Venues include New Hope Chapel and Stroud's Chapel with timing on July 24 25 26 28. Locations also listed are Ozan Citty Store Golf Chapel Zion Church Belton Church with morning or afternoon slots.
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FSA
Adams
New Hope
County Home Demonstration Council
Mary Claude Fletcher
Gene Beers
Proving Ground
Proving Ground Area
Stroud’s
Ozan, Citty Store
Golf Chapel
Zion Church
Penalized for Failure to Sign in Army Maneuver Area
The United States Army land Board warns landowners in Hempstead County that claims settlements will be delayed if signed permits for troop crossings are not returned. Those who signed receive immediate settlement for any damage. Troops are expected to maneuver in the county with precautions, but some damage is unavoidable. Landowners lacking signed permits should send them to the Hempstead County courthouse at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Land Board
The
Land Board
Hempstead
U. S. Army Land Board
Hempstead County
County Farmer Dies Tuesday Near Hope At 35
Oscar Lee McCorkle 35 a farmer near Hope died in a local hospital late Tuesday afternoon. Funeral service set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Holly Grove with burial there. He is survived by his widow and two small children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lee McCorkle
Near Hope
Holly Grove
Calculating Machine Operators Wanted
Qualified calculating machine operators and experienced draftsmen urged to visit the State Unemployment Service office after a crash at Hope Post Office to leave applications for work.
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State
Hope Post Office
Leave New Address With Land Board Urges Proving Ground moves
H B Grace project manager of the real estate acquisition department urged Wednesday that all persons moving from the Proving Ground leave their new addresses with the land board to avoid delay in clearing up files and making payments. A variety of string bean known as chorrones grown in Acapulco, Mexico, grows to 22 inches in length.
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H. B. Grace
the Proving Ground
Proving Ground
Land Board
Acapulco
Mexico
A Thought Met ought always to pray and not so faint
A short devotional line references Luke 1 urging constant prayer and perseverance in faith, noting the admonition to avoid fainting in spirit. The phrase appears as a pithy religious reminder within a historical newspaper context.
Farmers Free Auction Held in Hope Second Monthly Day
Household articles and farm implements to be offered at the second monthly Farmers Free Auction and Sales Day in Hope on Monday, August 4. Items may be left at the nearest rural store for free collection and haulage. Silas Sanford, noted auctioneer, will tour the area to recruit participants and arrange the sale.
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Hope
Trade Promotion Committee of Hope Junior Chamber of Commerce
Silas Sanford
Chamber of Commerce
Women Groups Aid Draftees In Questionnaire Help
Three Hope women’s organizations will handle the Selec tive Service Act questionnaire work at city hall. United Daughters of the Confederacy Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion Auxiliary will rotate one week each supplying members to assist Army draftees. The task previously ran through the Local Board then the Hope Chamber of Commerce with City Treasurer Charles Reynerson and Miss Annie Jean Walker. The three groups will volunteer in a patriotic effort.
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Hope
City Hall
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Daughters of the American Revolution
American Legion Auxiliary
Selective Service Local Board
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Charles Reynerson
Annie Jean Walker
Warner Backs Legion Move At Arkansas Convention
Milo J. Warner national commander urged President Roosevelt to reveal facts about danger to the country. He said decisions could mean peace or war and backed resigning Secretary Perkins and anti strike measures in defense plants. Arkansas Legion leaders were elected with Neal Reed chosen commander and district officers named. A note on Japan says broken dolls are buried in school playgrounds each June.
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Little Rock
Milo J. Warner
The
American Legion
Roosevelt
Warner
Arkansas Department of the Legion
Labor Perkins
Congress
Fort Smith
Sam Rorex
Arkansas
J. B. Lambert
Neal Reed
Blytheville
Arkansas Department of the American Legion
Hendrix Lackey
Mountain View
Robert Vougt
Rogers
Telephone Co Begins Work for Maneuvers
Southwestern Bell crews in southern Arkansas prepare 700 miles of circuits and 125000 pounds of copper wire for the Second Army maneuvers. 500 soldiers from the 50th Signal Battalion move into Prescott to build Army communications, with additional Oklahoma crews to join. The work includes multiple circuits between Prescott, Gurdon, El Dorado, Hope, Camden, Fordyce and other points, and will likely boost long distance traffic 100 percent at some exchanges.
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Arkansas
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Second
50Th Signal Battalion
Rolland E. Stafford
Prescott
Preschott
Hope
Camden
Fordyce
el Dorado
State Line
Gordon
J Junction City
Bankson
Signal Corps
Telephone Company
Press
local landowner offers free tent space near Washington
W. B. Nelson of Washington announced on Wednesday that he owns 20 acres of land near the Proving Ground area and will permit evacuees with no other shelter to erect tents. Water is available and they may stay as long as needed, free of charge.
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W. B. Nelson
Washington
Proving Ground
Mr. Nelson
Star
American Federation of Labor
Southwestern Proving Ground
H. M. Thackrey
Arkansas State Federation of Labor
Little Rock
Hope Carpenters
Lion of
Hope
Arkansas
Hope Area
Defense Roads Likely Here
A letter from Congressman Oren Harris to Governor Homer M. Adkins outlines a House bill authorizing 287 million dollars for national defense roads. It earmarks 150 million for access roads to military sites and defense industry hubs, with federal funds covering construction costs. The plan targets highways around Southwestern Proving Ground and Almort in Hempstead County and calls for certification by the War and Navy secretaries to speed approval. The bill awaits Senate passage and presidential approval, with further steps to certify critical highways and secure federal aid.
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Homer M. Adkins
Oren Harris
Little Rock
Arkansas
House of Representatives
Federal Works Administrator
National Defense
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Proving Ground
Almort
Hempstead County
Hope
Nashville
Blevins
Bleving
Senate
Secretary For the Navy
Second Nazi raid on Moscow leaves hundreds dead and wounded
German bombers struck Moscow in a second successive night raid, with flames and destruction reported across the city. The German high command touted gains on the eastern front while Soviet officials called the raid a failure, noting casualties and fires but claiming continued defense. Reports differed on air losses, with Russians saying most Luftwaffe were beaten back. Simultaneous claims spoke of heavy bombardments near Polotsk and around Kiev region as German forces pressed toward the Ukrainian capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Kiev
Eastern Front
Germany
Polotsk
Smolensk
Zhitomir
Union Issue Is Raised by Foreman
C J Barnes of Hope says four Hempstead County carpenters were fired Tuesday for lacking union cards and not belonging to a union. Foreman Thomas Gibson of Houston allegedly dismissed Barnes. work records were signed by superintendent C S Neson. Other dismissed carpenters' names were not learned.
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C.J. Barnes
Hope
Hempstead County
Southwestern Proving Ground
Barnes
the Star
Thomas Gibson
Houston
Texas
Bares
C. S. Neson
Gibson
Proving Ground Project J
C. G. Tittle
Washington
Proving Ground
Tittle
The
Star
Avorki
W. EE. Callahan Construction Company
Hope District
Arkansas State
Service
Second
Walnut Streets
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Alex. H. Washburn
World Watches
Vichy
Dix
Hanoi
By Willis Thornton
Belton Church
Army Land Board
O. L. McCorkle
U.D.C
D.A.R
A. S
Legion
Perkins
New Orleans
New York
U.S. Army
Congressman Harris
Gov
Adkins
Ukraine Capial
DNB
Russia
Lake Logada
Ukraine
German, Roman
A. F. of
Praving Ground
Tris
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