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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1942
Page
2
A fragmented piece describes cockfighting culture from breeding and training to banned status and law changes. It notes leather spurs, padded gear, and grinders who push the sport while advertisements in trade magazines push medicines and fighting foods. It mentions police raids and widespread tournaments across many states.
Ogden Utah AP Sergeant Steven Prince cooked meals for soldiers in five wars including the Spanish American and Boxer Rebellion and the Mexican border skirmishes World War I and the current conflict His memory of the Philippines recalls front line troops unfed for 136 hours as mess staff crawled through mud with food strapped to their backs Large air shipments move goods between warring nations and allies in a Commerce Department report
The county launches a drive to solicit its $500 quota for the U S O campaign. A full canvass of the county will be conducted by workers with George C. Murray, secretary of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, serving as drive chairman.
Mrs. Jesse Porter returns from a visit with her parents in Hot Springs. Billy Denman, University of Arkansas student, comes home for the summer with his parents. Mrs. Werner Hamilton spends several days in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Johnston and sons are guests of Mrs. Pittman and Mr. Pittman. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Daniel of Pine Bluff visit relatives. Mrs. John Morris of Dallas visits her aunt Mrs. DeLamar and Mr. De Lamar.
Hollywood gossip notes Sally Wadsworth a local blonde and Miss High School who joined RKO. She infamously kicked a leading man, slapped a soldier on Jane Withers street car party, and drew attention for her dramatic overacting while studios still hire her for decorative value.
Ray Feacock argues vaudeville has not fully died but moved to night clubs and Broadway. He notes Olsen Johnson and Fischers era revivals, new talents like Gene Sheldon and Hazel Scott, and Harlem Cavalcade. The revival hinges on ongoing talent and staying power, with a tapering appeal as audiences shift.
Paddy Finucane of the Royal Air Force recounts combat over the Channel, detailing approaches to shooting down German planes, the stress of fights, and his praise for Australian squadron mates. He notes a high number of victories and reflects on postwar plans in Australia.
The article notes talent shortages as clubs skim performers and questions whether clubs will allow stars to double on stage. If clubs see harm to business they may prohibit doubling, prompting talent to seek steadier nightclub work.
The piece ponders postwar aims under the Atlantic Charter and four freedoms, weighing Germany’s fate and the fate of small nations. It notes the need for careful policy toward China India and Europe, then features praise for English women training in aviation mechanics and their resolve.
RAF pilots maneuver the Aero-mecs with acrobatics to test performance from observer seats. Girls praise precise landings and the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in reading instrument dials and interpreting flight data.
McCaskill family and relatives visit in Mississippi while Little Miss Sarah Suller joins for the summer. Bob Rodgers and Coy spend Saturday in Hope. Rhodes couple travel to Jefferson Barracks and St. Louis for son Bruce in the Army. Hinton and Harris host visitors. Donald Stone visits. Herman Rhodes and Bell Harper seen in Nashville. McCnoskill visits Hone. Dorothy Sevedge returns from Fort Smith to summer with parents and was Fort Smith teacher. Dr. H. Stephens and Fern visit. Gentry grandparent visits from Prescott and Little Rock. Mrs. Dave Davis of Dallas visits. Bill Parr and Imon of El Dorado visit. Reese Hamilton and son visit from Canada. milk ration change noted by department.
In Hertford England the theatre management took out a policy to cover any patron under 65 for 500 pounds in case of death from laughter during musical comedies. Meanwhile Nova Scotia plans a two dollar subsidy for removing aged and undesirable apple trees from commercial orchards per the Department of Commerce.
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