This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
3
In a scrambled local fragment, Basil York and the Gamble competition are mentioned with stray terms like Pro c. and Canada. The text hints at recent bills and electrical matters, but details are unclear and many words are garbled.
Entrants are invited to submit a 25 word sentence completing I like PG White Naptha Soap because. Entries are judged on originality sincerity and conciseness. Five refrigerators daily prize. contest runs May 20 to June 30 with about three weeks left. Call at offices for entry blanks and details.
Congress discussed the Monroe Doctrine in the German context with signals that the United States would use force if needed to defend the doctrine. Lawmakers saw the resolution as clear support for safeguarding trade policy against tariff changes and related shifts.
Fragmentary note cites a revolt concept and indicates a request for Senate action on minor amendments involving President Housevit. The text references hemispheric possessions and shifts in power among nations. Limited readable details prevent full context or outcomes.
From France and Berlin reports Germany troops drove past Cherbourg as Axis demands persist.
Washington reports the house naval committee backed a 4.0 billion naval program to strengthen the fleet against Germany Italy and Japan. The plan envisions 738 ships over seven years including battle ships cruisers destroyers and submarines plus two new vessel types and a heavy cruiser. Admiral Stark pressed swift approval and possible 46 million dollars immediate funding.
German forces claim rapid success across occupied France as their westward push seizes the Loire line to Orleans and Nevers. They report capturing 100000 prisoners and sinking or damaging large Allied shipping in a major raid estuary action.
Jonesboro and Craighead county show population gain over a decade while 1940 census data, released by Director Rupert Blylock, confirm farm consolidation. County totals rise from 1920 to 1930 then fall in 1940, with Jonesboro’s figures fluctuating from 4,848 in 1920 to 14,724 by 1940.
Alabama lawmakers voted to apply unemployment compensation taxes on a sliding scale shifting burden from workers to businesses. Supporters say the shift could save employers 3 to 4 million dollars annually while benefiting around SAMO workers. The present 2.7 percent payroll levy would become variable under the plan.
Hope city council amended Building Ordinance No. 312 requiring written applications and building permits before construction. The meeting approved expenses of 143.52 for a gas rate fight trip, authorized audits totaling 750.70 and 474,793 for the Walter and Light plant, and 275.01 for city audit. The county gifted courthouse fixtures, Wingfield Stroud was hired as an assistant meat inspector, and several pay raises were approved including 30 per month for the park caretaker. An old negro pool opening on Best Third Street was rejected, and a beer sale restriction ordinance was passed with hotel exceptions.
Principal exports of Egypt include culvin custonis¢ed sugar cigarettes onions eggs phosphates rice and gum vatabic in that order.
Charles Draper, a 45 year old convict known as the killer of Bead Man's Hallow, was recaptured near Pawe in LeFlore county and reburied at the gul e prison. Sheriff Morris said a man answering Draper’s description was seen walking along the tracks and Draper offered no resistance before his capture.
Speaker Bankhead signaled the possibility of a recess by the weekend as House leaders push to decide whether to adjourn until August. The main objective this week is to complete appropriations bills and finalize legislative business despite earlier plans to adjourn.
Japanese political figures urged the government to carry out a protective occupation of French Indo China asserting that the French government's lapses in control risk exploitation. Tokyo conveyed concern through a government spokesman noting the status quo in the region is as crucial as in the Netherlands East Indies.
ST. LOUIS population fell to 913 748 according to the Census Office report, down from 930 000 in 1930, leaving the city the seventh largest in the nation. St Louis County shows substantial growth with 275 533 residents, up from 214 504 previously.
CHICAGO report says James A. Farley and President Roosevelt favor Speaker William B Bankhead as keynoter for the Democratic national convention. Farley also suggests Senator Barkley of Kentucky for permanent chairman.
A detailed Visiting Day outline lists speakers from University of Arkansas College of Agriculture and its Experiment Stations. Topics cover fertilizer treatments cotton corn and legumes, fruit and truck cropping, vegetables, marketing, and a noon amphitheater program with bands and special lectures.
The record notes a pasture demonstration at 2:45 with agents from Arkansas College of Agriculture and Station, and a 3:00 individual inspection of experiments by County Agent Oliver L. Adams and Charles Sitmans, in Tampstead County. It also mentions the World War involvement of Africa except Abyssinia and the Spanish protectorates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.