To Be Or Not To Be shines in Lubitsch style at Saenger
Alexander Korda presents Ernst Lubitsch new film To Be Or Not To Be at the Saenger Theater, with Jack Benny and Carole Lombard in lead roles. The Warsaw-set comedy melodrama follows Polish actors who parody Nazis as they flee to England, mixing satire with dramatic moments.
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Ernst Lubitsch
Saenger Theater
Alexander Korda
Jack Benny Tee
Carole Lombard
Ellar
Lubitsch
Miss Lombard
Warsaw
Polski
Eatr Polski
Odels
Jack Benny
Lionel Atelix
Bressart
Tom Dugan
Halton
George Lynn
Poland
Eng
World Wonders Where Hitler Will Strike
Congressional committee report in Washington quotes Treasury estimates of a present year deficit near 21 to 22 billion dollars and a 1949 deficit around 40 billion, totaling 62 billion by June 30, 1949. It argues defense bond sales must reach about 2 billion monthly this year and over 3 billion monthly next year to cover war costs, urging citizens to buy as many bonds as possible.
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Washington
Pilkinton
Treasury Department
America
Congress
Secretary of Treasury
Iso
India Weather and Geography Size Its Three Regions
The piece outlines India’s climate with hot plains and the Punjab head fatigue, monsoon rainfall patterns from June to October, and a three-region geography divided by the Himalayas the plains and central river systems and southern Vindhyas. It notes railways 43,000 miles plus 800,000 staff and India’s air clubs aiding the air force and transport, with river and riverine transport emphasized on the Ganges and Brahmaputra.
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Writeria
Russia
India
Delhi
Punjab
Simla
Himalayas
Burma
Aden
Enatty
Vindhay Mountains
Vindhyas
United States
Wana
Goa
Bt Ior
Indian Air Force
Aunways
Ganges
Brahmaputra
Prescott News Briefs and Obituaries Amid War Era Updates
Prescott notices report the death of Mrs. Mary Meadows at 44 with survivors including her mother and two sisters and mention funeral plans. A.J. Stephens, 76, dies. Rotary nominees and Prescott mayoral election set for April 7 with a single voting place at City Hall. Burma India transport notes discuss Allied supply routes and challenges through 1946 amid strategic wartime context.
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Mary Meadows
T. P. Meadows
Prescott
S. S&s. Langley
F. E. Hood
Rockford
Dennis Leadbetter
City Hall
Election Officials Named for Auditorium Ballot
Officials named for the auditorium election include Judges Fred Anderson Clarence Marsh and J W Bradley Clerks T A Woosley and H B Felts Sheriff S R Crawford.
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Fred Anderson
Clarence .Marsh
J. W. Bradley
T. A. Woosley
H. B. Felts
S. R. Crawford
Society notes from Prescott and nearby
Mrs H B DeLamar spent Thursday in Texarkana visiting sister Mrs A M Berry. Mr and Mrs W T Yarberry are in Gulfport Mississippi at the bedside of their son James Sewell Yarberry of Gulf Coast Military Academy who underwent an operation for masterd infection at the King’s Sister Hospital. He is rapidly improving. Prescott attendees at Hot Springs races included Mrs Harold Parker C A Smith and Lewis Garrett. Pvt Floyd Crane of Hammer Field Fresno California visits relatives. Miss Berya Hitt and Miss Cora Munni go to Houston Texas. Mr and Mrs Clarence Gordon spent Thursday in Arkadelphia.
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H. B. DeLamar
Texarkana
A. M. Berry
W. T. Yarberry
Gulfport
Mississippi
James Sewell Yarberry
Gulf Coast Military Academy
King's Sister Hospital
Prescott
Hot Springs
Harold Parker
C. A. Smith
Lewis Garrett
Floyd Crane
Hammer Field
Fresno
California
Berya Hitt
Cora Munn
Houston
Texas
Clarence Gordon
Arkadelphia
D A R Chapter Meeting at Mrs Thompkins Home
The Benjamin Culp Chapter of the D A R will meet at the home of Mrs Charles Thompkins with Mrs Allen Gee as co host. The event continues a calendar style gathering with local civic engagement and social remarks.
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Benjamin Culp
Charles Thompkins
Allen Gee
DeQueen Continues Debate On War Bills And Credit
DeQueen discusses fiscal year funding, arguing to replace the current monthly sales cap of 1 billion dollars with a higher limit to pay war expenses and sustain public credit. The debate references recently taken testimony.
War demands sacrifice from every American family
The piece argues that while the nation accepts the need to win the war, the true test will be personal sacrifice realigned to every household. It warns that until each of over 130 million Americans fully embraces hardship, more grim news will disrupt daily life.
Canned Dog Food Likely Vanishes From Stores
Omaha packers warn tin supply for war uses will cut canned dog food soon. Meat packers say they will continue while tin lasts but expect shortages. Some firms test dry dog food as a substitute, as the metal is redirected to war production.
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Omaha
Omalha
Pilot L T Taylor Faces Court After Pearl Harbor Speeding
Lieut Kenneth Taylor, 22, an airman who helped shoot down two Japanese planes in the Pearl Harbor attack, was arraigned before a military court for speeding. The judge warned him not to come back, noting his license will not be suspended this time. Magellan discovered the Philippine islands in 1511. He also discovered Guan.
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Europa
Axis
Hitler
Oll
India
Gibraltar
Dakar
Suez
England
Caucasus
Europe
Turkey
Britain
Honolulu
Kenneth Taylor
Pearl Harbor
Cone
Magellan
Philippine Islands
Religion Vital Force in War Inspires Go to Church Campaign
The Rev J B Hamill urged active church support as essential as guns in wartime at Hope Rotary's Friday meeting at First Christian. He promoted a five week Go-to-Church drive in Hope from Easter through Mother's Day to welcome returning soldiers and preserve liberty and worship. The evangelist B H Campbell of Little Rock spoke briefly, and C B Smith of Little Rock attended as a guest.
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J. BE. Hamill
Tabor Jmade
Hope Rotary Elith i
First Christian Church
Me. Hamill
America
Hamill
B. H. Campball
Little Rock
Eveangelist
Tahernagle
Cam‘paign
Buster
Hope
Allance
C. B. Smith
Bill Wry
Prisoners of War labor proposals spark Geneva debate
A Northeastern Dairy Conference speaker proposes using conscientious objectors and POW labor on farms to ease agricultural shortages. He notes Geneva Convention rights allow POW labor, while the U S Selective Service Act limits CO work to national importance. Japan holds some U S prisoners. Red Cross oversees communications and camp inspections. border cases may need new legislation.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
Norttheastern Dairy Conference
CCC
Japan
Tokyo
International Bet Cross
Nippon
N. S
Red Cross
Germany
Italy
International Red Cross
Geneva
Switzerland
U. S
Army to serve 399000 ham sandwiches at Camp Chaffee
Fort Smith Arkansas reports Capt James A LeRee says the army expects to supply 399000 ham sandwiches between Feb 20 1942 and Feb 20 1943 for troops at Camp Chaffee applicants should contact the post exchange officer.
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Fort Smith
Ark
James A. Leree
Camp Chats Fee
Early English inventor Virelithick crafts first rail locomotive
First Locomotive designer Richard Virevithick, an Englishman, built the initial locomotive to run on rails and demonstrated its capacity to haul heavy loads by 1804. He showed the machine could move sizable freight over distance, marking a milestone in rail transport.
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Richard Virevithick
Seed Sowing Art for Victory Gardeners
A wartime guide explains seed sowing as an art requiring proper moisture and temperature. It warns against burying seeds too deep and notes many failures come from poor methods. tiny seeds should lie on the surface while larger ones receive shallow coverage.
Churches Offer Wide Sunday Schedule Across Town
The First Baptist, First Methodist, St. Mark’s, Church of Christ, and First Pentecostal churches announce sermons and services for Sunday. Topics include Can America Pray Aright, The Winner of Souls, Witnesses for Christ, and God Left Out with varied choirs, Sunday School, vesper, and youth activities. Garfield note and revival potential also mentioned.
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America
Bove
First Christian Church Services Highlighted by Sermons
Millard W. Baggett, pastor, leads Bible School at 9:43 a.m. with Malcolm Porterfield as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:50 includes Love Supper and a sermon The Use of Power. Evening worship at 7:43 features evangelistic song service and Believing and Receiving. Prayer meeting Wednesday.
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Bible School
Malcolm Porterfield
Christian Endeavor Societies
Hope Gospel Tabernacle Revival Continues in Hunt
Evangelist Bud H. Campbell leads second week revival at Hope Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God on N Main and Aye. Sunday School drive starts during morning hour with many expected to attend. Morning service at 11 00 a m and evening services follow Christ's Ambassadors Union at 6 45 p m.
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Rboultier
Bud H. Campbell
Bast
Tabernacle
Evangelist Campbell
Su Christ's Ambassador's Union
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Peek
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James A. Garfield
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Perkison's Jewelry Store
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South Main Street
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Arkansas Machine Specialty CO
Hope, Arkansas
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