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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1940
Page
2
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Washington discusses Senator Wagner's "mediation bill" for industrial peace. Labor Department's Conciliation Service, led by Dr. John H. Steelman, reportedly unaware of the bill's contents until print, faces questions over authority. The piece notes the service's limited legal role, potential expansion, and mixed chances for passage amid broader commerce concerns.
Washington reports President Roosevelt remained silent on a possible third term as his historic years in the White House drew near. He told reporters no anniversary statement would be issued, dispelling speculation about any stance.
El Dorado High School defeated Prescott 39 to 48 to win the District 4 senior Division A boys basketball championship on Saturday. Baker led Prescott with 12 points, while Lawrence and Goodwin had 10 for El Dorado. The tournament featured fourteen teams, with El Dorado’s earlier overtime win over Camden 70 to 18 and semifinal victories shaping the title run. Willisville edged Union 31 to 2 to claim Class B District 9. Girls district play begins Thursday with Bright Star versus Bradley Latyette, as 24 teams expected.
The admiralty said Italian actions hindered several British and Netherlands vessels. It noted SIS involvement and that the crew included British Indians, with abortive Stip implications and disrupted operations.
Paris public works committee members urge government to raise city lighting and lighting in other urban areas to reduce nightly blackout accidents. Insurance experts estimate blackout related accidents have tripled. Argentina president serves six-year term. bill unlikely to help.
Paul Harrison reports from Paramount Stage 40 as Grace Hayle and Mary Haynes appear in a chaotic scene for Charlie Chaplin's new departure The Dictator. The piece notes Hinkel and Garnini in sketches and hints at a Mussolini like reception, with Chaplin’s mild Jewish carder taking the lead.
A historical excerpt contrasts democracy with tyranny, warning that extreme liberty breeds oppression. It notes rulers who promise all, then purge enemies and friends, and ends with a remark on Plato as a model of political insight from twenty-five hundred years ago.
An early film parody features Hinkel and Mischa Auer in roles resembling Hitler and Stalin, presenting double talk and chaotic dialogue. The plot hints at a gas embargo and a dream of reviving old empires, with a rumored non agression pact and lavish party scheme.
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