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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
1
A aboard scene unfolds as a sailor, cloaked in oil skins, slips from a cabin to the deck. The ship sees no orders or activity, only muffled steps and an eerie stillness. Moments later a pale glow rises over the eastern water, suggesting an unseen moment or event in the murky dark.
In the muted dawn light aboard a lend-lease ship, the crew remains on alert as visibility changes and the Hood and Bismarck could be within a few hundred yards. A reserve officer charms with American city pride while the crew learns to fire unfamiliar U.S. guns and maintain equipment with meticulous care.
In Washington debate swirls around Senator Byrnes potential Supreme Court appointment after Justice McReynolds retires. Charles McNavy and others note Byrnes’ strong administration role while skeptics fear political maneuvering. President’s move seen as easing partisan tensions and reshaping the court’s balance amid broader lend lease and budget battles.
Hollywood gossip notes Irvin S Cobb sells a tale for five to ten thousand dollars yet never becomes a film. Robert Hopkins, an idea man, drifted through Metro and 20th Century Fox offices, finally quitting after a coffee cup moment. Nunnally Johnson publicized his desk routine while Sam Goldwyn and Merle Oberyn walked daily to studios, a curious early exercise amid studio life.
An officer recalls rapid familiarization drills for anti aircraft arms and new gadgets. The squadron, within 24 hours, trained engineers and crews to understand power, wiring, speaking tubes, and how to use depth bombs and gun systems. The commanding officer expressed enthusiasm about the ships and their equipment.
Sealed bids for supervision labor and material to construct a frame and stucco building in Fair Park Hope Arkansas are due July 3 1941 at 10 00 am in the Mayor s Office City Hall. Plans and specs from City Engineer Chas OQ Thomas at Water Light Plant. Bond 3500 required with bid.
U S Senate confirmed Democratic Senator Byrnes to the Supreme Court with swift unanimity. The quick action drew light taunts and a comic aside about protecting a woman, as Miss Oberon hurried to explain and depart for the studio after the incident.
Standings show Atlanta Nashville New Orleans Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis Knoxville with a 49 24 record. Knoxville 10-2, Birmingham 3-6. Thursday games list include Atlanta at Little Rock and Birmingham at Knoxville. Other scores note New York 7, St. Louis 6. Boston 7, Cleveland 2. Philadelphia 5, Detroit 4. Chicago 2, Washington 0.
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