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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1940
Page
4
Readable fragments show Saint Patrick's Day observance on March 17 with notes on shamrocks and Irish heritage, plus scattered church circle meetings, PTA items, and local travel notes. The text mentions Circle meetings at multiple homes, PTA officers and activities, and a school band auxiliary postponement.
Bright Star the 4929 champions led Friday night into the semifinals of the high school division in the ninth annual state girls AAU basketball tournament with a 72 to 16 victory over Lawson Union of El Dorado. Other first round results included Aplin 47 Clinton 12 and Enola 18 Cabot 11 as Chidester Pleasant View Keiser and Union also moved into the later rounds amid overtime showdowns and decisive wins.
The piece notes Nazi influence pressing for a pro Nazi Iron Guard backed cabinet in Roumania to keep the country out of Soviet reach. It reports King Carol facing pressure as Hitler’s plan seeks a cabinet change to secure Roumanian grain and resources, with past brutality against Iron Guard members and a pending broadcast from Premier Tatarescu claiming the issue is resolved. Joachim von Ribbentrop returns home with little to show.
Chicago Cubs face a bleak outlook with insufficient power and speed on the roster. Key beacons Augie Galan and Stan Hack marred by injuries, while shortstop and pitching depth appear thin. Recycled veterans and hopeful recruits crowd a shaky infield and outfield as Hartnett trims choices and Wrigley Field holds its breath for a breakthrough season.
A six panel picture story compares the Roosevelts record to his 1933 start on March 4. It highlights defense, debt and income figures for the fiscal year ending June 30, with totals for today versus 1933.
St Marie's Episcopal Auxiliary sponsors an Easter sale featuring dyed and fancy eggs and potted plants. Event is next Saturday morning at a local company store with advance reservations via Mrs JW Janes or Mrs Albert Grayes. Proceeds support church activities.
In New York the firm of R J Mincy and company labeled a cover house used by arch swindler F Donald Cost er Musica to move alcohol to bootleggers as eau de quinine. Dietrich Musica testified in a mail fraud trial of five men detailing how Cost er Musica inflated McKesson and Robbins Drug Corporation by about 20 million in fictitious assets. The Mary store served as middleman between Cost er Musica and bootleggers, with ties to Girard and company, and revealed his ex convict identity as Philip Musica. A bootlegger reportedly used de quinine and lime vegetal preparations for sale.
Selma Lagerlof Swedish novelist who won the 1909 Nobel Prize in literature died at her home in Stockholm Her death followed concern over Swedens and Scandinavians fate amid the European war context
The Arkansas Employment Service explains how out of state claimants register and file for unemployment benefits. It notes benefit credits depend on wages earned in the credited state with Florida Arizona and Arkansas examples and urges claimants residing in Arkansas to visit local offices to register for work and file claims against states where credits exist.
The document lists liabilities including capital stock if corporate, sole proprietorships, partnership or firm capital, capital debt, and tax liabilities at federal, state and local levels. It also covers notes and accounts payable and surpluses. A note mentions a man who was overpaid and a municipal probe into how he gained a city job.
A critical essay notes Pericles famous funeral oration and Athens peak of glory, yet credits and blames its city state. It contrasts Athens with Sparta, argues on imperial greed, oversea commerce, and the two durable life philosophies. The piece links ancient questions to modern echoes of conflict and leadership.
Rural Housing authorities borrow at 2.15 percent for 2 periods of four years to cover 90 percent of construction costs. The plan would expand to a $3.2 to $4.0 billion endeavor. Net construction cost per dwelling unit averages 1,682 dollars, ranging from 155 in Georgia to 8 in Florida. Each free county housing authority will provide simple homes with living, dining, kitchen areas and three to five bedrooms. Farm families will lease the houses from the authority after providing land.
John Keith Gregory minister. Bible school 9 45 a m Morning worship 11 o clock Sermonette Looking Toward Easter. Drama Three Who Found Easter Evening worship 7 30 p m Endeavor Society Junior Christina h45 p m
The Hope Gospel Tabernacle in Hawi announces Sunday School and preaching at 11:00 with a sermon on Building a House. Christ's Ambassadors Union meets at 6:90 with Evangelistic Service at 7:4 and a sermon titled The Tragedy of Wasted Opportunity. Finland unrest referenced regarding peace agreement amid tensions.
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