Influential Word Sparks Debate Over Press Power
In a Roosevelt press conference, the president questioned the press's influence, distinguishing its effect on foreign policy during wartime from domestic matters. The piece notes Congress’ reactions to media coverage, labor, and war production, praising citizen action and warning against complacency as the nation fights Axis powers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
America
Free Press
Japs Take Andaman Islands in Axis Occupation
The Indian government reports Japan completed the occupation of the Andaman Islands on March 23 after evacuations left parts of the population, with air attacks having begun February 27. The islands lie 650 miles southeast of Calcutta, near Ceylon, as a strategic supply route hub for the Allied forces.
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Andaman Islands
Bay of Bengal
Calcutta
Andamans
United Nations
Ceylon
Geme Fs
Barms
Red Cross Opens Sewing Room in Elks Building
The Red Cross will use the Elks Building upper floor for a sewing room, vacating NYA space Friday. Mrs Mary Foster leaves NYA supplies, Mrs Chester Lester leads the Production Department and plans four day weekly operation with church circles sharing duties.
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Elks
Red Cross
NYA
Mary Foster
Redross
Chester Lester
Hope
Lester
T. S. McDavitt
Blevins Youth Promoted in Navy
Ben F. Mullins of Blevins, son of Mrs. Ruth Cox, earns promotion to Petty Officer Second Class aboard the U. S. S. Prairie. He enlisted in November 1949 and completed high school in May 1938.
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Ben F. Mullins
Ruth Cox
Blevins
U. S. S. Prairie
Navy
Blevins School Holds Annual Election
The Blevins Public School District held its annual election on Saturday March 21 Bert Scott of McCaskill was reelected for a four year term and a 18 mills tax was approved to support current operation and debt service of the district The article notes the first complete census of Alaska occurred in 1929.
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Blevins
Bert Scott
McCaskill
Committee Sets Elections for July 28 and August 11
Hempstead county Democratic Central Committee met at Hope city hall and set primaries for July 28 and August 11. W. S. Atkins presided as chairman. The panel urged two polling boxes in Wards one two and county box five in Hope, with precincts already reporting over 250 votes. Filing deadline is April 28 and fees were listed for several county offices.
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Hempstead County
Democratic Central
Hope City Hall
Atkins
Hope
Duvige
Justice of the Pi
Injuries Fatal to Oil Worker W E Everett
W E Everett 32 of Shreveport died at Julia Chester hospital about 11 30 Tuesday night from injuries after a 29 foot fall from an oil storage tank at Midway field. He suffered a fractured skull and other injuries and did not regain consciousness. Everett worked for Parlers berg Rig and Rail company. The body will be taken to Shreveport for burial. He is survived by his widow.
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W. E. Everett
Shreveport
Julia Chester Hospital
Midway Field
Everett
Parlersberg Rig and Rail Company
Shreverpart
Final March 31 Deadline for AAA Conservation Program
The March 31 final date for signing AAA program applications in Hempstead County. Many farmers have not yet signed. all producers must visit the local AAA office by March 31 to complete their applications for 1941 conservation payments.
Italian Battleship Torpedoed in Mediterranean Fight
British forces torpedoed and set aflame an Italian Littono class battleship amid a naval clash in the Mediterranean. The attack also damaged two Italian cruisers as the Admiralty announced on Wednesday night.
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London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Open fighting reported between Rumania and Hungary near Transylvania
Moscow radio said Romania and Hungary were openly at war with army clashes east of Sighisoara on the Transylvania frontier. The broadcast claimed daily casualties on both sides.
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Rumania
Hungary
Moscow
Sighisoura
Transylvania Trentier
War Production Board limits razor and blade output
The War Production Board ordered curbs on safety razors straight razors and blades, setting an average of one blade per person per week for 38 days. Electric razors excluded but may be addressed later. Manufacturers may run at 80 percent of their 1940 monthly safety razor output, while straight razors and blades stay at 1940 monthly levels, aiming to boost overall blade supply.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Pwrs
Big Increase in Production in War Factories
London reports a 40 percent rise in war production since September as the ministry of supply pushes for maximum output. Secretary Ralph Asshton says peak expansion has passed but aims for even greater volume, with over a million workers in engines and 400,000 in ordnance factories plus 20,000 in smaller plants. The official notes broad participation across all worker classes.
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London
Ralph Assshton
Minister of Supply
Ministry of Supply
Ordnance
Presbyterian Sunday School Group Meet
The Presbyterian Sunday School workers council holds its monthly meeting at 7 30 Wednesday night replacing the usual prayer service. Miss Martin Whitehell directs the program with Miss Lulu Allen leading worship and James H Filkinton presiding over the tech.
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Presbyterian Sunday School Workers Council
Martin Whitehell
Lulu Allen
James H. Filkinton
Tech
140 000 Nazis Killed by Reds Since Feb 5
The Associated Press reports Soviet dispatches claim 140,000 German soldiers have been killed since February as Russian offensives push through the Kharkov area and broader Ukraine fronts. High command notes heavy German losses while offering no forecast of a major offensive. Allied air actions hit targets in Greece and Britain.
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Reds
Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Kerch
Crimea
Donets River
Ukraine
Kharkov
Final Rites for W H McClellan Held at Patmos
Funeral services for S Oscar McClellan age 49 a Hempstead county native who died at his Patmos home were conducted at the First Christian Church of Patmos. Survived by his widow two sons Sgt Henry C McClellan in Alaska and Paul of Patmos two daughters Mrs Danzil Bresnick of Little Rock and Neva Joyce of Patmos his parents Mr and Mrs W H McClellan of Plainfield N J four sisters Mrs John Lohn Mrs Valda Rider Mrs Opal Marlar and Mrs Odell Maybush and three brothers Earl Toy and N McClellan all of Plainfield N J.
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S. Oscar McClellan
Hempstead County
Patmos
First Christian Church
Plainfield
N. J
John Lohn
Valda Rider
Camden
Opal Marlar
Odell Maybush
Earl, Toy
N. McCrellan
Blevins Hosts Hempstead County Literary and Track Meet
Blevins school hosts Hempstead County Literary and Track meet on March 2 1942. Literary events begin 9 30 Friday morning. Track events run 1 p m in the afternoon. First and second prizes awarded in each contest. Awards presented at program end. Wholesome entertainment planned throughout the day. Teachers urged to oversee tests and officiate.
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Blevins
Hempstead County
Modern Age Agrees With Canada's Game
In Elk Island National Park the elk and deer populations rose as buffalo slaughtering subsided. The Department of Mines and Resources notes 1,128 animals at year end 1941, including 283 calves, with elk totals at 550 and moose at 144. England used splinters dipped in tallow as candles in the eleventh century.
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Ottawa
Can
Elk Island National Park
England
Feild to Enlist Shortly in World War II Service
Talbot Feild, Hempstead County representative, announces he will not seek reelection in the coming Democratic primaries. He states his belief that serving in the armed forces now serves the nation more than remaining in the state legislature and will enlist within months after settling personal duties. He will continue aiding County Civilian Defense until departure. March 25, 1942 Hope Ark.
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Hitler
Brenner Pass
MacArthur
Assembly
Detroit
John Citizen
Adolf Sid Benito
Congress
Mickey Owen
Adalé
Washington
Benny
Army
Navy
Goveernment
Adolf
Axis
Satan
United States
Hempstead County
Arkansas General Assembly
Talbot Feild
Hope, Ark
Axis Continue Sub Campaign Off Atlantic Coast
Allied merchant shipping faced heavy losses as Axis submarines torpedoed a medium-sized American vessel off the Atlantic coast. Captain E V Peters of New York was reported killed, while 36 crew members survived in lifeboats. Eight sailors were rescued after nine hours adrift, and 29 others were saved by a second ship and taken ashore at Southport North Carolina.
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Norfolk
Atlantic
E. V. Peters
New York
Southport
N.C
Sth Naval District
Local Drug Store Damaged by Fire
The John P. Drug Co. was slightly damaged by fire early Wednesday morning, discovered by Officer J. W. Jones. The blaze started from an electrical motor shortage and was quickly controlled with no water damage. Store officials could not immediately estimate the damage. An electric eel can discharge about 450 volts.
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John P. Drug Co
J. W. Jones
Oil and Gas Filings in Lafayette and Nevada Counties 1942
Oil and gas instrument filings dated March 1942 across Lafayette and Nevada counties. Includes conveyance and leases such as a 2 10 year oil and gas lease to B A Quillen Trustee, various warranty deeds, royalty deeds, and mineral royalty interests. Names include Eunice Triptell, Julie Ricel, B. AL Quillen, Helen Hesterly, Noble Crank, CG Benson, Wilma Bsiley, Minnie Mar, Nettie V. Munn, Lion Oil Refining Co, George E. Pickard, RT Murry, R L Blakely Jr, Le E Armstrong, Mary Heath. Locations Secs 2 8 17 18 14, Twps 13 14 15, Rees 22 25 West, 22 North, 42. Dates February and March 1942, filings through March 24 1942.
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Boole
Julie Ricel
B. AL Quillen
B.A. Quillen
Ney
S. Rec
West
Nobie Crank
CG. G. Benson
Wilma Bsiley
Minnie Mar- Jar
George E. Pickard
Root Petroleum Co
I Rge
Nettie V. Munn
Lion Oil Refining Co
Nwsw
H.C. Parker
RT. Murry
R. L. Blakely Jr
le. E. Armstrong
Mary Heath
R. L. Blakely
J Jr
Rye
U S Warships and Bombers Hit Japanese Positions
U S warships and Navy planes attacked Wake and Marcus islands in February and March, destroying radar, hangars and fuel depots. Navy reports say task forces bombed Wake with 219 bombs, strafing landing fields and installations, while heavy ships shelled targets and captured prisoners.
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Associated Press
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Tokyo
Indies
Navy
Washington
Muniques
Wake
Marcus
Marcus Island
Eetc
Borneo
Matra
Celebes Isl
Toungon
Mandalay
Toungoo
London
Japan
Australia
Russia
Hitler
Imperial Tokyo
Mare
Weke Island
Patol
EGB
U.S. Navy
Blevins Senior Class to Present Comedy
The Blevins senior class presents a famous comedy What Wright Left directed by Miss Agatha Bullard on April 10. The public is invited to attend this evening performance at the school.
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Blevins
Wright
Blevin
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