Nazis Gamble on Thaw to Halt Russians in the North
German strategies amid thawing Donets basin advance to Kharkov mark a defensive push to protect the right flank from a possible Soviet breakthrough. Analysts note heavy Wehrmacht use of tanks and air power while ponder invasion timing and broader Axis aims in the Caucasus and Middle East. Twenty four states have minimum salary laws for public school teachers.
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Y Dewitt MacKenzie
Kharkov
Donets
Rostov
Don
Sea of Azov
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Asr
Wehrmacht
Europe
Caucasus
Boche Harding
Eden
Cordell Hull
Caucaus
Middle East
Berlin
Modern Jack Spratts urged to try Udga for stomach distress
A modern advertising notice claims stomach ulcers and indigestion cause distress similar to the fabled Jack Spratt. It promotes Udga tablets sold by Joann P. Cox Drug Co and other druggists with a double‑your‑money‑back offer after the first dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spratt
Jack Spratts
Joann P. Cox Drug Co
Market Report from St Louis Livestock and New York Stocks
National Stockyards market notes hogs and cattle with bids mostly steady to higher on light weight hogs and mixed steer and heifer trades. hogs 7,500 head, cattle and calves around 2,700. sheep, poultry and produce prices listed. New York cotton and grain futures rise modestly on demand and crop concerns. stock market uneven with slow, then choppy trading and limited gains.
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Louis
New York
New Orleans
Jly
Kiska Bombed Heavily by Americans
The Navy reported the heaviest single day air attacks on Japanese held Kiska island in the Aleutians. American bombers struck six times from dawn to dusk, while operations in the South Pacific targeted Vila near Munda in the Solomon Islands. Navy statements and War Information Director Elmer Davis noted heavy Japanese losses in earlier battles and defended Allied naval results against Japanese claims of heavy losses.
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Washington
Kiska Island
Navy
iDssnel
Aleutians
South Pacific
Vila
Munda
Solomon Islands
Solomons
Ishore
Elmer Davis
Bismarck Sea
Davis
United States
North Pacific
Kiska
Viii
Kolombangara Island
Kahlit
Buka
Bougainville
New Georgia Island
Dauntless
Vila Harbor
Georgia Island
Prize for Naming Thirteenth Child in Ponca City
Mr and Mrs H O Brown offered five dollars when their thirteenth child arrived as they ran out of names Nurses and hospital staff submitted forty five names The chosen entry named the boy Jerry Dean Powell Mary H Powell was the prize winner and the child will be known as Jerry Dean
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Ponca City
Okla
H. O. Browns
Mary H. Powell
Jerry Dean
Flashes of Life and Tiny Triumphs From Across the Nation
A series of brief vignettes from the Associated Press recounts a New Albany terrier losing a tail after tangling with a streetcar, a missing sailor found alive after a warning, a Red Cross fund-raiser boy earning $250, a soldier with an unusually hard name joked about by a note, and a Pocatello taxpayer missing the tax deadline due to a shortage of IRS form blanks.
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Associated Press
New Albany
Ind
Hugh Smith
Smith
Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain Relief
A home remedy claims rapid relief from rheumatic, arthritis, or neuritis pain using Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice. A two week supply is advertised with money back guarantee if symptoms persist, advised by John P. Cox and local drug stores.
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John P. Cox
Demonstration on Halting Pocket Gopher Demos at Two Farms
Oliver L. Adams county agent announces demonstrations on stopping pocket gophers at Mark McCain farm near Sweet Home Thursday at 2:00 PM and at E. K. Rider farm for Patmos Friday at 10:00 AM. Prepared strychnine treated Milo maize will be used, with poisoning most effective before peak young gopher emergence in early April.
Senate Near Vote on Farm Draft Question
The Senate voted 51 to 24 to day for legislation directing local draft boards to defer from military service all men employed substantially full time on farms growing essential war crops. The measure allows broad secretary discretion and aims to shield farm labor as war needs demand.
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Washington
Senate
Bankhead
D-Ala
17 Year Olds Sought for Navy Aviation Program
Lt Sam Hocker spoke in Hope about a new Navy Aviation program for 17 year old high school seniors and graduates. Eligible youths must have outstanding school records and be recommended by a principal before taking exams in New Orleans. Cadets train about 18 months, earn Wings of Gold, and become Ensigns or Marine Corps Lieutenants while finishing high school and remaining in civilian status until active duty.
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Sam Hocker
U.S. N. Ra
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board of
New Orleans
Hope
Naval Aviation
Iran
Navy
Naval Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve
Navy Reserve
Canadians Draft Health and S S Bills in Commons Start
Ottawa March 1 Three draft health insurance bills were submitted by Pensions Minister Tan Mackenzie at the first meeting of the special House of Commons committee on social security. Health insurance is pushed as immediate legislation with a social security program outlined by Dr Leonard C Marsh to be studied. The plan envisions universal medical and dental services hospital care and drugs at no more than 26 per adult annually and about 131 million dollars yearly from public funds. The Marsh plan proposes a 1 billion two year social security scheme similar in spirit to Beveridge.
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Ottawa
Canada
Tan Mackenzie
House of Commons
Leonard C. Marsh
Dominion
Coud
Beveridge
United Kingdom
Britain Keeps Colonial Rule Asserts Churchill Policy
In London March 17 the House of Commons cheered Prime Minister Churchill as he said the government believes administration of the British colonies must remain Britain’s sole responsibility. He backed Colonial Secretary Oliver Stanley’s rejection of international colonial governance and vowed continued development within the empire in cooperation with nearby nations. The Glasgow MP pressed on dominion voices in future colonial affairs.
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London
House of Commons
Churchill
Great Britain
Oliver Stanley
Oxford
Stanley
Britain
United States
British Empire
British Commonwealth
Glasgow
J. McGovern
Breakfast Before African Invasion
A Coast Guard galley under Chief Commissary Steward Ermory P. Ward served breakfast to hundreds of American soldiers and officers aboard an oil transport at Casablanca. An hour earlier the crew scrambled ashore, enjoying meals of orange juice, oatmeal, toast and coffee, with later reports of te bone steaks and trimings before landing.
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Balimore
North Africa
Ermory P. Ward
Coast Guard
Ward
Casablanca
Bourges
Laanretta Point Coast Guard
Bowen speaks at Kiwanis on what we are fighting for
R P Bowen secretary of the Hope Chamber of Commerce addressed Kiwanis at the Hotel Henry on yesterday's luncheon. He argued the war aims include destroying the aggressors and shaping future generations to peace while noting labor farmers and capitalists view the war differently. He cited Germany and Japan's internal causes and praised Russia for defending a nation. Guests Ed Spragging and Jack McCorkle attended.
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R. P. Bowen
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Henry
Filer
Hirohito
Bowen
Barmers
Germany
Japan
Ed Spragging
Jack McCorkle
House Holdover Committee Named
The holdover committee to dispose of House business from the recent legislative session was announced today by speaker R. W Griffith. Names include Prince Conway Ray Clinton Warren J. Forrest Rozwell John L. Sullivan Griffith Hubert Taylor Heber Springs Jack Willison Mountain View Henry Yorn Yellville Archie Tipton Clintoun Mrs Bay B. Hurst Fayeneyiller Elbert Lea Seareh Nelson Cox Camden and Ted McCrittain Brinkley.
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Little Rock
House
R. W Griffith
Prince
Conway
Ray Clinton
Warren
J. Forrest Rozwell
John L. Sullivan
Griffith
Hubert Taylor
Heber Springs
Jack Willison
Mounetain View
Henry Yorn
Yellville
Archie Tipton
Clintoun
Bay B. Hurst
Fayeneyiller
Elbert Leasure
Deaths Last Night Horace H Herr Dies at 63
Horace H Herr longtime Kansas City Post city editor and Indianapolis Baily editor died last night at 63. He was secretary of the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors and a native of Lecompton Kansas.
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Associated Press
Horace H, Herr
Washington
Jay
Horace H. Herr
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors
Kansas City Post
Manning
Indianapolis Baily Tires
Lecompton
Kansas
Churchill retorts on occupied territories remark
Churchill rejects the claim that Britain plans to surrender occupied lands after the war. He says the comparison drawn is insulting and misleading, insisting Britain will not abandon its positions.
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Germany
Churchill
County Red Cross Drive Contributors List
A roster of donors to a County Red Cross drive shows numerous individuals and organizations, including Bruner Ivory Handle Company employees, Olives Dairy, City Bakery, Missouri Pacific employees, Hope High School and Oatesby school teachers, Taisley and Bradkwood school teachers, and local businesses such as Tuck's Service Station, Hope Cigar Store, and Standard Oil. Many entries list small contributions from families and church groups, with totals ranging from a few cents to several dollars. The list reflects broad community participation with names like Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Johnson and Baraca Class of Press Church among contributors.
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Bruner Ivory Handle Company
Olives Dairy
City Bakery
Missouri Pacific
City Hall
Tone Water & Light Employss Co
Hope Street Dept
Hope High
Oatesby
Taisley
A. W. Stubbeman
Bill Wray
Gale
Rose
O. W. Mills
W.C. Anders
W. G. Allison
Triple A
B. E. McMahon
Earl Martindale
Oo Boo
Sarah Ledbetter
Mae Dell Phillips
Louise Hinegan
Janie Waddle von RT
Helen Goodwin
Belon June Burke, Ou
Floyce Leverette
Mig Blackard
Fights Last Night Across Cities and Winners
Fights last night featured a Jersey City bout where Dubey Lewis stopped Domingo Raza after a knockdown, New Bedford saw Jimmy McLurnin outpoint Cocky Davis, and Jackie Cooper halted Johnny Morris. Luther White secured a technical knockout over George Morelia in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press Jersey
City
Charles
Dubey
Walllace Wade's Commission and Coaching Success Highlight Sports Mirror
In a look back at recent sports history Wallace Wade, then Duke football coach, receives a commission as major in the U S Field Artillery and is succeeded by Edward C Cameron as mentor. Three years ago the National League All Stars defeated the American League in Florida to raise twenty thousand dollars for the Finnish Relief Fund. Years ago the Chicago White Sox traded first baseman Zeke Bonuru to the Washington Senators for another first sacker Joe Kuhelm.
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Associated Press Today
Wallace Wade
Duke
U. S. Field Artillery
Edward C. Cameron
National League Baseball All Stars
American League All Stars
Florida
Chicago White Sox
Zeke Bonuru
Washington Senators
Joe Kuhelm
Warned Defendants Must Answer in Hempstead Chancery
Legal Notice No 5881 in Hempstead County Arkansas warns Mary E. Smith as plaintiff against G T Blankenship and others to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. The notice names several heirs and corporate defendants and is signed by Clerk J P Byers with Graves & Graves serving as attorneys.
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Chancery Court
Hempstead County
Arkansas
Mary E. Smith
Parners’ Mutual Royalty Syndicate
Incorporated
Plaine
Uff
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Telegraph
Coble
Harry W. Shiver
Taxi Service
Yellow Cab Taxi Co
Jesse Brown
HORTY
Bob Fiore Auto Boner
Market Report
Chicago
Miami
Eugene C. Gesele
Concord
N.C
EB. J. Sharp
American Red Cross War Fund
Pampa, Tex
John 5. Cwiertniewicz
Army Air Field
Troy
Annabella Romisdérwigegustwie
Pocatello, Idahy
Pocatello Texpayer
R. F. Browne
Focke-Wulf
U. S
Tunisia
U. S. Army Signal Corps
Iself
Senstar Pepper
D-Fla
National Emergency Workers Corps
Kilgore D-W. Vail
Pepper
Halt
France
Venus
Navy Aviation
S. S
County Red Cross
Sports Mirror
Wyte Vicks
J.P. Byers
Graves & Graves
Attys
Pfl
SSS Tania
Slivs
Union Motor Co., Inc
North Little Rock, Ark
Roy
Studebaker
Archer Motor Company
East Third Street
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