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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
5
The piece critiques proposed defense funding plans as a bargain sale, opposing raising the federal debt limit to 49 billion and favoring higher taxes. It argues for adequate national defense financed without debt, warning against delaying debt reduction and criticizing reliance on borrowed money.
Hempstead County Red Cross drive to aid European war refugees continues with 24.25 reported Thursday, bringing the grand total to 3828.36. County chairwoman Mrs. Kline Snyder invites further donations to Mrs. M. M. McCloughan, listing contributors including Mrs. Alice Finley and Ted Macyman among others.
Senator Harrison a Democrat from Mississippi urged a third term for President Roosevelt in a telegram to Mississippi Democratic chairman Herbert Holmes. He cited urgent domestic and international programs and asked the convention to endorse Roosevelt for a third term, signaling party unity.
An undated group proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish the sales tax funding public schools and welfare in Arkansas. Arkansas Education Association officials denounce the plan as wrecking schools and welfare. Sponsors remain unnamed, with officials and organizers like N. P. Blakemore of the Arkansas Consumers Association unverified.
Raymond Urban and Tom Carrel were arrested by city police after a fight in the Brass Rail beer parlor on South Walnut Street. They posted bond for appearance in municipal court on charges of disturbance of the peace.
Washington reports say America's ambassadors in Paris and London pressed for faster delivery of planes and military equipment. Stephen Early said envoys urged ramping up production of military essentials. Harvey Couch urged laws to allow shipping of all supplies to the Allies on credit if needed. Paris reports hope despite grim news as Reynaud warns French towns will retaliate against German attacks.
MIAMI BEACH Fla P E Wree Freeman Jr 43 business manager of Pine Bluff Ark Commercial daily newspaper was in critical condition from throat wounds described as personal safety related He had blood transfusion and was holding his own A hotel maid wrestled with him as he slashed his throat before Patrolman Gus Armstrong knocked the blade from his hand Freeman had been under medical care for four months while convalescing here.
Missouri Pacific passenger train number 18 northbound struck a log-filled truck at the Hervey and Division streets crossing. The Joe Hollis Patmos vehicle suffered severe damage but no serious injuries were reported. Logs scattered along the track. railroad crews labored overnight to repair the system. Rel's milk reportedly richer in fats and proteins than cow's milk.
The Ritchie Gruewr company Hope branch will be led by C L Walker after H L Hanegan declined the post. Walker has 15 years with the firm, Hanegan 18, both staying on at Hope with Walker as manager and Hanegan handling credit and accounting. replacements include Ralph Smith as city salesman and W D Roddey moving from El Dorado to Hope. The change follows the May 2 death of M M Smyth, long-time grocery business figure.
Residents are invited to meet at City Hall Thursday at 6 o clock to discuss installing floodlights at the Fair Park tennis courts. The session seeks community input and outlines proposed funding and implementation steps.
Health nurse Lillian Waters announces a county wide typhoid vaccination schedule with multiple clinics. The lineup includes Emmet June 10 at the school house 8 15 to 9 15 Lanchburg June 10 at the church 9 45 to 11 15 Cale June 10 at the school house 1 30 to 2 30 Bluff City June 10 at the school house 3 00 to 4 00 Russian June 13 at the school house 9 30 to 9 30 Willisville June 18 at the school house 10 00 to 11 00 Cenville June 13 at Byrus store 1 30 to 2 45
Hysteria over shortages and wartime measures spreads through Vienna as rug and carpet hoarding prompts officials to issue orders. Conflicting reports suggest demand remains strong while trade and street scenes show frayed nerves amid gas rationing and consumer anxiety.
Dr. J. S. Rogers, about 78, of Thorstay, resigns as president of Central College Baptist Junior College in Conway effective June 30. He says illness forced the resignation.
Pine Bluff shows a small population gain with city total around 21,287 and greater Pine Bluff near 36,000 including annexed areas. In Pope county Russellville reports a population drop to 25,622, 723 below 1930, plus fewer farms. Faulkner county near Conway falls to 25,876, a drop of 2,505 since last decade with farm counts down to 3,439.
The Easy Pay Tire Store on South Walnut Street opposite the post office opens this week. J H Walker, former Bradley Ark auto dealer, is proprietor and moves from Lafayette County to Hope. The budget plan lets buyers pay easily, with Goodyear tires tubes batteries bicycles and automotive accessories plus RCA Viclox house radios and Motorola car radios. Open house invites the public to inspect the new shop at 20 South Walnut.
wartime prompted focus on domestic sites with five true or false prompts. Questions cover Yellowstone in Colorado Mesa Verde cliff dwellings bison habitats Carlsbad Caverns volcanic activity and Crater Lake as New Mexico attraction.
London reports unceasing air warfare with Britain attacking troops and bases across France and into the Ruhr. German armor and Spearpoints push on the Somme despite new Weygand defenses. Tanks breach canals and villages but face dense fire and fortified lines, drawing heavy losses as authorities claim mixed progress. Italy poised for further action as war coverage continues.
A fragmented OCR item appears to reference Cotton New York with an October timing and an unclear amount or action. The readable elements indicate a dated period but lack concrete details or entities to expand into a fuller summary.
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