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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
2
The article notes officer shortfalls across the fleet as graduates enter active duty. to offset gaps academies adapt with instructors retired from active duty. World War I era plans expand midyear classes at Annapolis and West Point, pushing training late into 1918 while officers reassigned for broader fleet needs.
Passengers aboard the Washington face delays as United Lines enacts emergency measures. Many third class travelers struggle to secure space and exits due to Italy enforcing new passport and exit visa rules for Allied nationals. Cabins are cramped with overbooking, forcing families to endure tight quarters and scarce amenities while awaiting departure revisions in Genoa.
NEA Service military analysis warns that American Communists act as a covert foreign conspiracy. It cites FBI estimates of up to 2,000,000 sympathizers, outlines alleged tactics including infiltrating unions, sabotaging defense industries, and using smear campaigns against G-men. Reports highlight California sabotage attempts and a New Jersey wage strike delaying Navy ships.
Russell Pitches No-Hitter Sunday as Okay Cementers top Hope Robins 8 2 in game two while taking both ends of a doubleheader. A D Russell of Hope hurled a no-hit effort in the second game but errors and wildness doomed the no-no. Selections and errors listed, with Crawford earning the win in nine innings after a 1 40 time. Umpires Harmonds and Russell officiated.
Mrs Emma Qdom of Fulton county chairman of the District Postmasters Association says the annual convention of the Arkansas branch National Leagues of District Postmaster and the Arkansas branch of the National Association of Postal Supervisors will be held in Conway June 9 10 1L Headquarters will be at the Bachelor hotel and all postmasters are urged to attend.
The Texarkana Racer column lists a roster of names including W. C. Kelly Leslie Jones Pete Heflin Pete Cigamero Ellis Williams Dee Williams DeWitte Sellers Hap Heel Bonham B. L. Frees Vernon Maxey Christopher Johnson Harry Moore Grant Baldwin R. D. Carpenter H. H. Moore Jr. and George Hobison of Commerce Verso.
Two brilliant pitching duels fell to Memphis as the Chicks toppled the Gorley and the Travelers in two 2 to 1 games, each decided on breaks. Prendergast took the loss in the first game after Lefebvre yielded the deciding run in the ninth. Allyn Stout earned the win in the second on a five-hitter, with unearned support, as Jim Prendergast took the loss. Duke and Walters set up the tying run in the eighth.
The State Department advised Americans in Britain to head to Eire for repatriation, detailing steps they must follow. They need validated passports, exit visas, and weekly remittance from British banks since only 1 pound cash is allowed. Upon arrival in Eire, reporters must inform police of address changes. If conditions persist, about half of Americans may be affected.
Reported confusion and limited movement as American business staff and families in London consider departure routes. Despite Nazi parachute threat and fifth column rumors in Norway Belgium and Holland, most Americans stay in cities, awaiting safer accommodations away from congested areas. The embassy has prepared options but no large exodus yet.
Paris reports German infantry advanced into Dunkerque's floodwaters in a major effort to seize the port, while French and British air forces protected the retreat of Allied troops. Berlin claims up to 200000 German divisions were committed, as the last Allied foothold in the Low Countries hangs by a thread. Groh suspects in Egypt are moved to interment camps. about 600 detained in Cairo and Alexandria awaiting trial.
Stamps-R. Cornelius of Mes Kamie and Fulton profits from the new Smackover lime wildcat in Lafayette county near the Stamps to Lewisville area. He owns about 4,000 acres near the oil well and previously bought 7,000 acres with Robert Buchanan of Stamps. Discovery of the shallow oil field spurred seismograph activity and leasing, with Cornelius paying off mortgages and planning to sell royalties to cover taxes. He notes substantial earnings but remains eager for ongoing excitement.
J W Turner appointed DeBoone constable, succeeding the late Jesse Britt. Governor Carl Bailey approved the appointment. Turner filed with Circuit Clerk Ralph Bailey and was sworn in Saturday June 4 by County Clerk Frank Hill.
Rossy McAfee, a pitcher from Hell'n Damnation Holler, arrives at Lincoln College seeking to play varsity baseball. He meets Coach Hurd and Doc Tollivar's daughter Judy Tollivar amid comic misadventure, learns housing with Tollivar, and is promised a place in the program as preparations accelerate.
Yerger High School students won top honors at the state judging contest held Friday and Saturday at Arkansas Agricultural College in Pine Bluff. The Yerger district team scored highest with Carrigan 437, Harris 412, Dass 427. Pink Carrigan qualified for the Arkansas State team to compete nationally in August at Pine Bluff, with J A Harris serving as coach for both teams.
In Odessa Texas fifty members of a religious sect were escorted away by officers after refusing to salute the American flag. They were held overnight with no formal charges. In Auburn California unidentified protesters tried to distribute literature and were urged to leave town. In Ardmore Oklahoma several men and women were arrested for disturbing the peace during pamphlet distribution and will be arraigned Monday.
Mrs Stockton bride of weeks was cut on the face and bruised with lost teeth while her husband Mr Stockton endured a severe facial fracture. Mr Epson of the Camden News suffered a left ankle injury and cuts. Husbands were treated at the hospital. The Camden quartet had just left El Dorado after Eben Epson’s wedding to Bert Eason, both former Hope men.
The Yerger chapter quartet captured its second consecutive honey award. Members include W. Caster, Thomas English, Co L Flounoy, A J Piggee. Amos Henry, current president, leads Arkansas National quartet singing efforts and will serve as State president for two years before entering AMN College at Pine Bluff to direct State NFA affairs.
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