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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
2
A garbled excerpt references coast guard and treasury actions, noting safety of ships and national responsibilities. It mentions supplementary roles and limited authorization affecting domestic and international maritime oversight.
The document outlines two proposed constitutional amendments No 29 and No 32 filed by the General Assembly in March 1939 and May 1940. It details vacancy appointment rules for state offices and tax exemptions for personal property, with conditions for adoption by majority electors at the next general election. Names include Secretary of State V G Hall and references to Arkansas government entities.
Fragmented OCR text references Leopold I and various places including New York Chester Winnipeg Miami and Corpus Christ Texas. Mentions a power to seize foreign vessels granted to the governor of the Panama Canal under the same restrictions placed on Secretary Morgenthau.
A York district attorney withdrew his delegates as Wendell Willkie surged to the Republican nomination on the final ballots. Alf Landon shifted Kansas to Willkie, New York’s 75 votes raised his tally, and Virginia’s vote pushed him to 503, sealing victory as Pennsylvania later pledged 72 votes. Governor Bricker urged unanimous nomination, prompting a loud, approving roar from the crowd.
An exhausted scene in Philadelphia followed a swift nominating process as Willkie’s bid gathered momentum. Delegates pledged early on, with his secondary strength growing evident across successive ballots Thursday night in a crowded hotel suite.
Reports from London say Britain seeks internationalization of Gibraltar and Suez while mobilizing for victory. Herbert Morrison vows Britain will hold on in the face of enemy, as Wall Street wrestles with sudden peace rumors and potential implications for the American economy.
Representative Norrell says Pine Bluff Arkansas will host a non college civilian pilot training unit for summer training. Ralph Devore of the Civil Aeronautics Authority at Fort Worth says Hot Springs may join this year if scholarships exist for towns of similar population.
Chico California Mae Ohmura graduates with an unbroken four year record of straight A grades from local high school completing her coursework with flawless academic achievement in all subjects.
Littlerock Arkansas Dr J W Fulbright president of the University of Arkansas assailed isolationists and politicians during a Rotary Club talk praising democratic unity and warning of danger if unemployment rises from export losses and barter with Germany. He noted five Rhodes scholars from Arkansas including William Nish Gaston Williamson C P Lee and Frederick Suits.
Dale Denman Jr of Prescott has been admitted to the United States Military Academy at West Point and must report July 2. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dale Denman and a graduate of Subisco Academy Subiaco Ark after completing his freshman year at university.
Francie Weston nears her dream on a radio broadcast stage while Gusty Gair faces a life threatening boundary mile from Hollywood. A charity of love tests ambition as Francie must decide between spotlight with Jerry Finney and rushing to Gusty after a life or death moment.
Visiting Day showcases a program at the University of Arkansas Agriculture Station. Officials like Martin Nelson of the agricultural department note 200 thousand farmers depend on government farm agencies. The schedule includes tours, demonstrations on soil, fertilizer, timber, cotton and corn varieties, fruit and vegetable marketing, and special amphitheater talks by Dean Walter Morelacher, Governor Carl Bailey, and Senator Fulbright.
The party's platform calls for a strong national defense, Monroe Doctrine enforcement, and outlays to fund essential civil expenses and debt interest. It criticizes New Deal waste and favors tax revisions to stimulate enterprise while avoiding punitive taxes. It outlines 29 planks on major domestic issues and defense readiness.
Leaders from Washington argue on aiding nations at war with a call for liberty support while avoiding international law conflicts. The platform criticizes the New Deal as deceptive and cites alleged military disclosures to foreign powers amid national defense concerns.
The platform pledges support for all necessary and proper defense measures proposed by the administration in belated efforts to catch up. It deplores the president's explosive utterances directed at other governments that threaten peace and condemns all excessive acts and measures that could lead to war without congressional authorization.
Fragmentary remarks discuss England's defense as inadequate during rain. Some insist Benla will be remembered for a past strong performance, recalling a time he was best held in the Arab bag.
An old drug advertisement touts Nash's C and L Malaria Chill Tonic with laxative claiming relief from malaria symptoms, biliousness, and constipation in days hours. It promises renewed energy and normalcy, urging purchase through drug stores at fifty cents. John S. Gibson endorses the product.
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