I Wanted Wings Opens At Saenger Theater Sunday
Paramount aviation spectacle I Wanted Wings blends adventure and romance with a chronicle of how America trains its young men for air defense. With Army Air Corps cooperation the film promises dramatic sky sequences and gripping bombing raid scenes set over a city like Los Angeles. Stars include Ray Milland William Holden Wayne Morris and Brian Donlevy.
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America
Paramount
Will
Saenger Theater
Harry
Army Air Corps
Los Angeles
Ray Milland
William Holden
Wayne Morris
Brian Donlevy
Wings
Veronica Lake rises toward stardom with striking screen debut
Major Hoople notes Veronica Lake drawing sharp attention as a new screen star. After only three minor roles she moves fast toward fame, described as a streamline beauty with exciting looks and evident acting ability. Constance Moore also shines in her most significant role to date, praised for her camera presence and poise.
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Veronica Lake
Miss Lake
Constance Moore
Streaky Scores and Fraying Standings Across Open Fixtures
Thursday results feature Little Rock beating New Orleans 8 to 6 while Birmingham tops Memphis 3 to 2 and Chattanooga defeats Knoxville 6 to 3. Atlanta over Nashville 8 to 5. Friday schedules include Little Rock at New Orleans and Nashville at Chattanooga with other pairings listed for the circuit. St. Louis 3 New York 2 and Chicago 5 Boston 4 highlight midweek outcomes amid a busy slate.
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Little Rock
New Orleans
Birmingham
Memphis
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Atlanta
Nashville
St. Louis
New York
Futlsburgh
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Southern Association
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Iity
Defense Area plan eyed to ease housing crisis
The city weighs declaring Hope a Defense Area to gain priority access to housing materials amid a national drive. A State Defense Council meeting at Hope city hall Friday at 2 pm will include Mr. Wooten and Mr. Henry. The move could enable speculative building to relief the shortage as public works push public toilets for mid August and curb plans for an exhibit hall at Fair Park.
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Hope
State Defense Council
Hope City Hall
Wooten
Henry
Rotary
George W. Robison
Tom Compton
Prescott Chamber of Commerce
Prescott
Ralph Weddington
Batesville
State Health
Farmers Free Auction Day To Be Held In Hope
Rural farmers may drop household articles and farm implements at nearest rural store for the second monthly Farmers Free Auction and Sales Day in Hope on August 4. Silas Sanford, renowned auctioneer, will tour the area to collect items and arrange the event, coordinated by the Hope Junior Chamber of Commerce Trade Promotion Committee.
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Hope
Trade Promotion Committee of Hope Junior Chamber of Commerce
Silas Sanford
Chamber of Commerce
Health concerns in Hope Prescott district discussed
Sam Sillers of Alameda California and Cal vin Allen of San Marcos Texas are noted among participants addressing maneuvers to tackle health problems in the Hope Prescott district.
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Hope-Prescott
Sam Sillers
Alameda
Calif
Calvin Allen
San Marcos
Texas
Aluminum Drive Aims to Gather Scrap for Defense
Extension agents announce a county wide aluminum scrap drive asking home demonstration committees 4 H clubs and farm groups to collect items made of aluminum. Target items include pans radios toys shakers washing machine parts and more with all donated aluminum going to defense production.
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Office of Production Management
Nationa Defense
Final Rites for G L Johnson Farmere
Funeral services for George L Johnson who died of gunshot wounds at his home near Hope will be held Saturday at 3 pm at Shover Springs Church with burial in Shoyer Springs Cemetery. Herndon Cornelius Funeral Home in charge. Honorary pallbearers include A A Albritton M B Gentry Arthur Fuller and others. active pallbearers listed.
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TL. Johnson
Farmre
Hope
Shover Springs
Shoyer Springs
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Clare
A. A. Albritton
M. B. Gentry
Arthur Fuller
George Crews
Allen Walker
Selman Ruggles
R. P. Fuller
Fred Hunt
D. B. Collier
Howard Collier
Everly McWilliams
Hugh Laseter
Otis Fuller
W. B. Garrett
Sam Englund
Hale Bowden
Memphis to Get New Mississippi River Bridge
United States Senator K D McKellar announced in Washington that a 6 000 000 bridge across the Mississippi at Memphis will be funded with 4 500 000 from the federal government and the remainder from Arkansas and Tennessee. The project, to be included in the defense program, will replace the Harahan Railroad Bridge's narrow wagonways, with site location to be determined after soundings by engineers.
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Memphis
Tenn
Arkansas
Tennessee
Mississippi
United States
K. D. McKellar
Dem
Washington
McKellar
Thomas McDonald
Press-Scimitar
Harahan
Group Favors Longer Service In Emergency Resolution
Washington report says Senate Military committee agreed in general terms to a resolution authorizing a limited emergency. It would allow selectees, National Guards and reservists to remain in service beyond one year. Senator Lee disclosed a vote count showing opposition within the committee.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Congress
Lee
D.-Okla
Ecuador Calls Men to Arms in Border Fight
Quito dispatch reports the government mobilizes all men born 1816 to 1919 for military service amid a border clash with Peru. Heavy bombardments were reported at Chacras and Santa Rosa with no casualties, as Ecuadorian forces repelled several Peru attacks Thursday night.
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Quito
Ecundey
Peru
Priday
Chacras
Santa Rosa
Aluminum Drive Boosts Rural Campaign With Theater Offer
Hope and nation wide aluminum collection drive continues as Suenger theater shows six feature reels at 9:08 Saturday morning. Admission is a piece of aluminum ware donated to the drive, with Mayor Albert Graves urging citizen participation and Rem Mel Young sponsoring a free screening. The note adds a mention of the cheetah as a fast short distance runner.
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Hope
Suenger Theater
Albert Graves
Citizens of Hope
Remmel Young
Japan mobilizes a million as Pacific conquests loom
Across Europe and Asia reports describe Japan's growing grip in the Pacific. Mobilization of a million troops sources indicate impending moves toward Singapore and Indochina with ships silent at sea. Berlin and London discuss countermeasures as France and the Dutch East Indies face pressure.
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Associated Press
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Pacific
United States
London
Anthony Keen
Malaya
Iyvench Todo China
House of Commons
Eden
Singapore
France
Britain
China
Rome
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Saigon
Abone
Hongi
Netherlands East Indies
Berlin
Germany
Far East
Nazis Renew Offensive Across Russian Front
London reports said Hitler's armies renewed the offensive along the entire Russian warfront with no decisive gains for either side. German commanders claimed the 34 day struggle proceeded as planned amid stiff Soviet resistance near Smolensk, while Red Army troops said they annihilated about 15,000 German infantry near Smolensk and defended Moscow. Soviet sources credited air defenses for downing one Nazi plane in a fourth night of attacks.
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Associated Press
London
Adolf Hitler
Martinez Revival in Progress on Courthouse Lawn
The meeting on the courthouse lawn grows in turnout and interest. Severe weather has been converted. Friday night’s subject will be Thy Greatest Home Run. Everyone is cordially invited.
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Counhouse
Nuyie Lers
New All-American Cafe to Open Saturday
A new restaurant named the All-American Cafe will open Saturday at Sol North Hervey stevet, across Highway No 4 from 556 Survice Stalin. Owners Mrs Wicks uml Mos and H. Alexander diy will attend the opening and dine there.
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Survice
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Wicks
May Get New Shell Loading Plant Near Little Rock
The Arkansas Democrat reports from Washington that a large shell loading plant may be built by the War Department north of Little Rock. The proposed site would add to existing plants at Murehe and Jacksonville, signaling a major wartime logistics expansion.
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Little Rock
Arkanseos Democrat
Washington
War Department
Jacksonville
Rev Bennett to Preach at First Baptist Church
The Rev J H Bennett will preach at First Baptist Church at 8 o clock Sunday night in the pastor’s absence. He will address the topic What Deva Is Mean to Be a Christian How We May Know We Have Been Converted.
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J. H. Bennett
Hope
First Baptist Church
William R. Hamilton
Whiteville
Tenn
Mr. Bennett
Deva
Navy Recruiting Party to Visit El Paso August 2
A Navy recruiting party from Texarkana will visit El Paso August 2 and stay at the post office from noon to 4 pm. Officers said the mobile recruiting party aims to save applicants the need to travel to enlist in the Navy.
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Navy
Texarkana
Elape
Boom
Oddity in Cubs Double Shutout by Dodgers
Chicago Cubs suffered two straight shutouts at Brooklyn as Curt Davis limited Cubs to 28 batters in game two while Kirby Higbe and other Dodgers pitchers held Chicago to minimal offense. The oddity may set a national record in Olympic or baseball history.
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Brooklyn
Chicago Cubs
Jimmy Wilson
Cubs
Uclebel
Kirby Sigho
Curt Davis
Parker Cut Adrift
The Pirates have cancelled the option on Ace Parker the Brooklyn professional football star who plays baseball by the summer.
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Pittsburgh
Pirates
Ace Parker
Brooklyn
Stur
Highland Peach Festival Speakers Highlight August 6
The Sixth Annual Highland Peach Festival in Nashville on August 6 will feature two speaking programs. Notable attendees include Senator James Pilkinton Attorney General Jack Holt and University of Arkansas law professor A Leslie in the morning lineup, with Lieutenant Governor Bull Batley introducing the afternoon speakers Governor Homer M. Adkins Major General Ralph Yeaman and other state and local officials.
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Nashville
James Pilkinton
Hope
Jack Holt
John L. McClelland
Rebt
A. Leslie
University of Arkansas
Bull Batley
Homer M. Adkins
Ralph Yeaman
35Th Rivergian
Crip WO
Oxenr Humpkins
Ead Page
Leo P., McLaughlin
Hot Springs
Wareley Conch
Cal
T. Hy Barton
Public Invited to Play Golf Sunday at Country Club
Officials announce open invitation for all to play the newly improved Country Club course this Sunday with free access for all participants. The club notes the greens are in top condition and invites community members to enjoy the facility.
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Ape Country Club
Nogge
Hope Team to Play Nashville Sunday at Pair Park
Hope hesebod tom will yee on Nashville at Pair park here Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. Public is invited. Some tired business men get ty way running down bills that wives lave Sn Up.
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Hope
Nashville
Pair Park
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