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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1941
Page
3
A syndicated editorial argues the Axis alliance disintegrates with Germany at war with Russia. It critiques Stalin and Hitler, notes Britain and the U.S. backing Russia for democracy, and warns against trusting either dictator. It laments the shift from faith in Russia to fear of their leaders.
Brig. Gen. E. L. Compere Arkansas state director says registrants on July 1 may list one of multiple residences as their official address to determine local board jurisdiction. He notes October 16 1940 registrants faced confusion choosing between legal and temporary homes for permanent board assignment.
A heavy Sunday rainstorm toppled trees and damaged barns near Fair Park while high winds uprooted roofs and lightning struck a radio shack home of L Huckabee. Fire crews contained a fire that burned wallpaper and curtains, with no serious damage reported beyond the incident.
Hempstead Fair Association president A W Stubbeman announces M S Bates as financial chairman for a fundraising drive to raise 1000 in premium money for the free fair to be held October 18 18. Solicitors listed include Lyman Armstrong R 4 Broach Henry Haynes Cecil Dennig Vincent Foster George Robison J F S Cornelius Guy E Basye Ed Ward Luther Holloman Royce Smith Roy Stephenson.
Willis Thornton argues Turkey’s sign of a non-aggression pact with Germany mirrors earlier pacts. He cites Poland Estonia Latvia Lithuania Finland Denmark and Russia as examples of how such treaties preceded invasions. He warns that Turkey riskily imitates a Bluebeard scenario and questions the hypocrisy of non aggression pledges.
The United States condemned the German attack on Russia and said any rally against Hitlerism would benefit America. Wells said no Soviet communication had been received and lease lend decisions were undecided. Churchill pledged British aid to Russia and urged the United States to join, warning that Hitler’s foes would gain from united effort.
A playful reader challenge tests military drill facts about shoulder arms. Questions cover command usage in the army, inspection arms, locations of Forts and Camps, proper ranking order, and compass directions after a sequence of commands.
Berlin reports authorized sources say Germany’s war with Russia is integral to the fight against England and that smashing the Soviet government is a key link Britain seeks to encircle Germany. The commu nique notes Romania as an ally, Finland’s status pending, and Turkey Greece Spain Hungary and Bulgaria named in varying positions.
The Carmen Beauty Shop on Elm Street changes hands as Mr. and Mrs. Ross Spears purchase from Mr. and Mrs. Ray Conbie who relocate to Alexandria, Louisiana. Mrs. Spears leads a team of three operators and brings notable cosmetology credentials.
Billy Ramsey won the fast swimming contest at the Fines pool on Sunday afternoon. Halliburton earned the first place season ticket award for placing second. Paul Steffy received a two week pass for third place.
The Supplementary Cotton Stamp Program, about 25 million dollars into southern trade, is expected to start in Hempstead county around August 1. A Friday city hall retailers meeting with 36 merchants heard it is a supplementary program of the Surplus Marketing Administration, not the food relief stamps, with speakers B. E. McMahon and David T. Northcutt.
The world's longest dam will be the Santee dam in South Carolina. When completed in 1941 it will be eight miles long. The Conchas dam in New Mexico is its nearest rival with a length of 26,000 feet.
The first of eight jollopy races in Amarica region post served thrills with one spill. Floyd Ferguson of Washington, owner Frank Walters of Hope, rolled his jollopy twice during warm up. Ferguson suffered a broken rib and minor bruises, then was released from hospital. M N Wilson of Texarkana won first, Charles Bryan of Hope second, M L Jeans of Hope third.
Frank Shiver, son of Mrs. John Shivey of Hope, has been promoted to a sergeant's rank in the air ground corps at Randolph Field, Texas, it was learned here Monday. Man has the longest life span of any of the mammals, with the elephant ranking second.
Coup leaders in Lithuania and Estonia align with Germany as Latvia and Finland pivot toward neutrality or resistance. German advances push into Lithuania with calls to arms, while Estonia and Latvia are urged to join the fight against Russia. Finland vows neutrality despite Nazi pressure, amid reports of Russian air raids and a German assault on a Black Sea submarine base.
British motorized columns 130 miles across the desert reached the outskirts of Palmyra in the Syrian desert. Vichy forces reportedly engaged as British units moved toward the Palmyra area. Naval clashes were reported off Beirut as British columns crossed from Iraq into Syria.
The House Ways and Means Committee voted ten to one Monday in favor of estate and gift taxes aimed at generating 113.7 million dollars in additional revenues. Glacier Park reports Chief Mountain has slid 15 miles from its original foundation due to recent geological activity.
A fragmentary line presents Bailey noting a thought on God’s right hand and left, reflecting religious or spiritual sentiment from a historical source. The lone text is brief and lacks surrounding context or clear event connections.
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