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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
4
The editor argues Americans resist war yet fear of European conflict impacts capital goods and investment. He asserts the president must drum up public support for national defense and urges timely preparation, noting war talk will rise as armament programs advance.
Hempstead County’s Red Cross war relief fundraiser shows continued strength as donations reach 805.11 dollars after a 34.55 dollar contribution reported by county chairman Mrs. Ctlne Snyder. A long list of contributors, including Soil Conservation Service employees, is noted with ongoing support continued across the community.
A historical quiz on United States territorial growth asks readers to fill blanks about annexations and purchases. It references Texas annexation involving parts of several territories, Alaska cession for 7 200, Florida purchase, Louisiana Purchase price, and Hawaii annexation dates, with answers promised on page two.
Fritz Thyssen, former German steel magnate in exile, predicts Germany will lose despite Hitler’s victories. He criticizes Hitler’s war decision and argues a strong state is needed, but warns against excessive state control and dictatorship, urging balanced intervention to avoid Bolshevism and disaster.
Mayor W S Atkins attended a council meeting where Ul health limited participation, with reports on fire and police activities for May presented by Vice Chief Tom Bryant and Chief SW Copeland. Leo Compton named to succeed Elmer Brawn in the police department at Brawn’s salary. A hamburger stand permit was approved for Front Street near Reece's Market. An underpass at the Missouri Pacific line was approved. A proposed ordinance to ban beer booths was deferred. Handbill distribution rules were debated. Willis Smith granted permission to eject lights at highway opening for tennis at night. Water and Light plant projects: low-rate electricity, $5 donation to Arkansas Centennial Committee, extend water main on Spring Hall road up to $514, a Hy enzy Decriminator purchase considered, portable self priming pump up to $270, white way improvements up to $690, and a new water well investigation to be bid.
A near oil test in Dekalb County Saint Joseph Missouri started with a prayer. A Greek extraction group funded by investors brought a Kansas City minister to anoint the well with holy water and then sprinkled flowers on the ground.
Washington reports a joint approval by the foreign relations committees of the Senate and House a resolution opposing the transfer of any region in the hemisphere between non American nations. The move signals strong congressional stance on preserving U S territorial integrity and regional control.
The Youth Temperance Council of Eiie Bluff will present a program at Bluff Springs Baptist Church Nevada County on Saturday June 15 at 8 p.m. The event features experts readings and quotations stressing the dangers of repeal laws and the harms to boys girls men and women, with brief actions to educate attendees.
The extraordinary defense act bill rose to about 1 trillion yearly while the administration pressed its arms program. The tax measure intended to raise about 656 million yearly was revised by the Ways and Means Committee after defense additions. The debt limit was proposed to rise from 45 billion to 40 trillion, with a ceiling $1 billion higher than planned. Legislators forecast lowered exemptions to tax more workers.
A verse from Psalms 37 20 contrasts the fate of the wicked with divine justice. It envisions enemies as fat burning to smoke, illustrating the Lord’s judgment and the ultimate disappearance of adversaries.
The French navy, though underplayed, is a world power ranked behind Britain United States and Japan. Its ships include the Dunkerque Strasbourg and the new Richelieu with plans for Clemenceau Gascongne and more, boasting high speed heavy guns and rapid fire capabilities.
County Clerk Frank Hill issued licenses at the New Hempstead County Courthouse. Couples include Rodney Herring aged 18 to Joyce Marler 18 of Russian, Joe Cooper 45 to Rosie Belle Smith 43 of McNab, B J Dinkins 22 to Minnie Jinkins 20 of Emmet, Lewis C Moss 210 to Margaret Dunlap 20 of Hope, Siamond Duffie Jr 21 to Idella Bookes 18 of Washington, and Jessie Hill 64 to Susie Williams 1 of Hope.
Bois d Arc Camp Woodmen of the World and Poplar Grove Woodmen Circle plan a joint Golden Jubilee at Fair Park starting 7 45 p m Tuesday night arrangements announced by Clerk John W Ridghill Officials from state and locality will attend with speakers including Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Albert Graves J F Higgason Mrs Eva D Taylor district deputy of Woodmen Circle Local lodges from southwest Arkansas will send representatives The program covers prayers songs pledges greetings and talks followed by refreshments
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haynes will depart Hope Thursday morning for New York City to purchase new merchandise for Haynes Brothers Department Store. They plan to return in about two weeks. Washington D C has a larger population than several western states and territories.
Neil Shannon, special representative of the U S Secret Service, spoke to Kiwanis on identifying counterfeit money. He noted Arkansas and several Southern states have less counterfeiting than the East, and added government checks are the main Arkansas issue. Guests included W Franks, S W Copeland of Hope, and Aubrey McCasland of Little Rock.
McKamie and Fulton stockman R R Cornelius leased vast acreage to Normandie Oil Co for about 200000, signaling a new field opener as Atlantic Oil Co eyes the area. News also reports other large leases, plans to buy property near the Stamps rail line for supply quarters, and a Bodcan Lumber Co test near section 29-17-25 with promising saturation and a pending production test. A Pampean Macrauchenia fossil note concludes the item.
Paris reports the Somme front widening with German forces launching a major offensive along 125 miles of the Somme Aisne line. French troops hold, with British industry needed to restore lost war equipment. Russia seeks neutrality yet supports Allied aims as Hitler vows total war. Americans consume about five tons of rattlesnake meat annually.
The October cotton market opened at 8.54 and closed at 9.50. Midgling spot price stood at 10.18, with limited readable details remaining for further context.
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