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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
2
A garbled note hints at Deltblindgro preparing for Sunday events, with phrases about seeking God flowing eridi after the Tata and five challenges. Details are unclear but the piece references a ring or match context and upcoming Sunday activity.
Text presents two constitutional amendments labeled No 29 and No 32 from Arkansas. It outlines proposed vacancy filling rules for state offices including governor and lieutenant governor, ineligibility constraints, and the exemption criteria for personal property from ad valorem taxes for state residents. The document includes procedural statements from the Senate and House, and ends with the secretary of state’s official hand and seal dated May 8.
The Robins field a renewed lineup featuring Revenga at second and Ramsey at third as they push for a strong second half in the Southwest Arkansas League playoffs. Pitching rotation includes Reeves Sparks Elliott Russell Hel, with Ramsey at first and Fountain at short. OF Farriers Secrest Hem Robertson and Mclver round out the outfield as Messee, Urben, and Bruner players adjust to the new setup.
The article traces early 20th century U S actions in the Caribbean and Latin America, detailing German, British, and Danish pressures on Cuba, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, and the Virgin Islands. It covers the Platt Amendment, Danish West Indies purchase attempts, and eventual 1916 American acquisition of the Virgin Islands amid fears of German control.
Scores show Chattanooga beating Little Rock and New Orleans over Memphis while Birmingham and Nashville split, plus several intercity games. Friday matchups include Birmingham at Nashville and Memphis at Atlanta with New Orleans at Knoxville. Multiple Montreal-like lines appear garbled but indicate ongoing league standings and upcoming contests.
A Washington corresp notes that France’s collapse might shift the presidential race. Republicans, once optimistic about FDR’s third term, fear a tide reversal if the war ends and the U.S. faces Hitler alone. The piece also discusses Navy plans for 12 cruisers, larger carriers, and a possible filibuster over adjournment as conventions approach.
The Rev J E Calloway of Lewisville will preach at First Baptist during the absence of the local pastor on Sunday June 23. Calloway is a Hope Association Baptist Sunday School Board member and regarded as a fine preacher. large crowds are expected for both morning and evening services.
The report details Republican leaders' backlash against Stimson and Knox appointments, Hoover predicting no shift in the 1940 campaign, and Senate debates. Democrats and Able, Illustrious men praised for potential approval while Clark voices warning of a war cabinet. Holt notes London pressure on Woodsing resignation.
Basil E Newton, age about 53, formerly of Hope, Oklahoma, died recently leaving widow Annie Forney Duckett and four sisters in Los Angeles. He served in the ROTARY club and First Christian church here and held a Masonic lodge membership. Funeral plans not set.
Chattanooga Lookouts defeated Little Rock Travelérs 6 to 2 as traveler's key players suffered injuries. Outfielder Jim Tyack broke an arm and catcher Tony Rensa torn fingernail on throwing hand. Tyack collision with McDaniel during a double play attempt sparked the injuries.
The mattress program in Hampstead County reports 3,000 approved applications for one cotton mattress for over 3,000 farm families. By now 324 mattresses have been made in 13 communities. Leadership meetings are planned for June 21 in Washington and June 22 in Hope to train local leaders for quality community demonstrations.
Census figures show Ouachita County at 91,020, up 1,139 or four percent since 1930. Camden proper rises to 3,981 from 7,273 in 1930, Lafayette township 3,76 from 1,75 in 1920, Fabre township 1,643 from 1,213 in 1930, and countywide 13,800 total for 1900 figures versus 10,241 in 1940, a 36 percent gain.
Secretary Hull warned that isolation cannot preserve American achievements as a menacing shadow grows over the continent. Speaking at Harvard's 289th commencement, he condemned brute force, fraud, and tyranny while urging active foreign policy to meet threats and defend liberty.
About 400 alumni listened to Lewis W. Douglas and William Yandel Elliott urge a system of citizen classification and registration for national service. Harvard Crimson called the gathering a preparedness meeting as seniors resist involvement in war. A pamphlet by Harvard Students' Union echoed pledges to stay out of war.
Shanghai dispatch reports the Japanese navy concentrating units including an aircraft carrier off Hainan Island opposite Indo China. Troop transfers from the Yangtze valley to the south are noted, with as many as 100,000 troops on Hainan Island. Observers express concern as accusations rise and Denials from France filter into Indo China, which remains a supply lifeline to Chungking.
Four French emissaries flew in a white plane Friday to meet Hitler or his delegates as negotiations over the Versailles settlement unfold. Reports say German strategy positions grow with France’s naval base at Brest reportedly solidifying German leverage for an England attack. French officials reportedly disagree on laying down terms, while Marshal Folain’s government confirms four plenipotentiaries Charles Montinger Leon Noel former ambassador to Poland Vice Admiral Lelue and General Bergeret were chosen. a German announcement notes rapid preparations for an armistice delegation following the French move.
The boiling point of water is 212 degrees at sea level and drops by 1 degree for every 533 feet of altitude gained. The note explains that all water boils at the same temperature irrespective of vigor of boiling, given the altitude adjustment.
The term pit money traces to early pin manufacture when pins were costly in the 1dth century and a person was given money to be spent on pins, a practice that gave rise to the saying pit snoney.
The Prescott baseball scene schedules a Sunday visit with a newly organized Prescott softball team facing McHae Miller’s squad at 7 45. Gurton hosts the Hope Americas Legion base ball team Friday at 3 39. Gordon defeated Hope earlier, and locals seek revenge.
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