13 Jun 1940
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
1
A fragmenting memo-style piece traces rumors of denazification schemes and secret weapons. It sketches sensational predictions of massive bombs, parachute drops, and a hypothetical "projectile 2" while noting public fear and the lure of quick battlefield solutions.
The Senate atmosphere grows tense as Senators Clark of Missouri and Pepper clash over continued support for arming and sending planes and navy hardware to the Allies. Pepper defends action while accusing Clark of ignorance of current events.
ADELAIDE KERR profiles Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, noting her fame as a global figure, activist, and fundraiser. The piece highlights her diverse roles from directing Girl Scout activities to war work, needlework prizes, and potential campaigning for the Republican ticket, plus personal anecdotes from wartime excursions and nerve wracking escapes.
AP Fashion writer Amy Porter notes fashion trends for seven to fourteen year olds. She discusses dress choices, from ankle-length gowns for young girls to teen styles inspired by Gloria Jean and Virginia Weider, and advises parents to let kids select garments within budget.
The government plans to issue food stamps allowing welfare recipients to buy cotton goods through participating stores. Buyers must regularly spend cash on stamps enough to trigger matching value, aiming to raise cotton purchases across income groups. Merchants anticipate significant cotton purchases and price effects if the program expands.
Dr. Erle Liljencrantz of Stanford notes flying may favor youth with faster reaction times. He cautions that many veterans around age 50 show two defects that could disqualify them from flying.
Police raided a gambling place in the Negro quarter and, when confronted, a man claimed they were playing pokema a term for draw poker. An officer asked to demonstrate the game and the claimant insisted it remained draw poker. The exchange included odd banter about a honeymoon and a fountain pen.
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