Greece Courage and Liberty Inspire Hopeful Relief Drive
Our Daily Bread notes that Greek courage under invasion shows democracy in action and urges Hope and Hempstead counties to support the Greek Relief Fund. It highlights Greece’s 2000 year tradition of patriotism, unity, and fighting spirit despite setbacks, and frames the relief effort as a duty for Americans to aid a steadfast ally.
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Greece
Athens
Sparta
Persia
Xerxes
Mussolini
Italy
Albania
Rumania
Bulgaria
Balkan
Axis
America
United States Congratulates Yugoslavia on Change in Power
The United States sent congratulations to the new Yugoslav government and said President Roosevelt could aid nations seeking independence. Sumner Welles announced Arthur Lane would inform Belgrade that U.S. reaction was welcoming and that frozen Yugoslav assets might be released. European capitals reported mixed official responses as celebrations erupted in Greece.
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United States
Yugoslavia
Roosevelt
Nnions
Sumner Welles
Arthur Lane
Belgrad
U. S
Welles
U.S
Belgrade
Axis
Associated Press
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Eee
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Dusan Simuvic
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Bertin
Foreign Office
Athens
Cheren Taken by the British
London confirms Cheren fallen to British siege forces after reports from Cairo and Cyrenaica. Cheren, a key Malian stronghold in East Africa, had resisted with about 25 000 Malian troops and blocks Britain control of the 40 mile railroad to Asmara, shaping regional dominance.
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Cheren
Eriterea
Seige
Thursty
Cairo
God
Cyiru
Maliai
East Africa
Britain
Richmond CIO Office Raid Sparks Assault Charges
In Richmond Indiana state police raided the downtown CIO Farm Equipment Workers Organizing Committee headquarters arresting FEWOC leader Capt Walter Eckert and about 160 members on assault and battery charges after a tense morning at the International Harvester plant. Police formed lines outside the building while clashes with pickets occurred near the plant reopening. Blood-stained bandages were among the seized items as authorities moved individuals to police cars.
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Richmond
Ind
International Harvester
CIO Farm Equipment Workers Organizmng Committee
FEWOC
Walter Eckert
Frewoc
Union
Harvester
Britain Backs New Regime in Yugoslavia
London reports Britain will back the new Yugoslav government with navy army and air force to defend Yugoslavia against Axis aggression. Churchill predicted Belgrade would repudiate the Axis pact and that Britain would recognize the new regime.
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Yugoslavia
London
Balkans
Churchill
Balkan
Axis
Belgrade
Trade’s Union Congress
Conservative Party
Central Committee
Howe
Blevins FFA Banquet Draws Large Crowd
More than 100 attended the Future Farmers Father and Son banquet at Blevins high gym Wednesday. Speeches by C. J. Seymour and legislators highlighted the program. Luncheon served by the Home Economics department. Also mentions North Carolina water facts and Lake Madamuskeet prey preserve.
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Blevins High School
C. J. Seymour
James H. Pilkinton
Leslie Buchanan
Prescott
Martin Nelson
Blevins
Charles Giesson
James Sewell Yarberry
H. E. Noten
J. C. Smith
Harold Stephens
Blevins F. F. A
Hope
R. E. Jackson
Oliver Adans
George Ware
Royce Weisenberger
Home Economics
Blevins School
Aid Bill Signed by Roosevelt on Yacht Cruise
President Roosevelt aboard the Potomac on a fishing vacation signed the seven billion dollar British aid bill at 9 50 a m CST Thursday. Congress moved fast with funds sent by plane to the president’s yacht in Merida waters after action was completed Tuesday. Bad weather delayed delivery until Thursday and defense officials began directing the funds to munitions industry.
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U. S. S. Benson
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Potomac
Congress
Merida Waters
America
Japanese Foreign Minister Calls on Hitler in Berlin
Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka met Adolf Hitler in Berlin for thorough discussions on Axis issues. They appeared on the Reich Chancellery balcony for about 40 seconds as roughly 60,000 spectators cheered below.
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Yosuke Matsuoka
Adolf Hitler
Tokyo
Matsuoka
Hitler
Rech
Jwrians
Spencer Leaves on Saturday for Washington
Senator Lloyd Spencer and Mrs. Spencer will depart Hope by car Saturday to fill the unexpired term of John E. Miller, who resigns to become a federal judge. They expect to arrive Monday in Washington and reside at the Mayflower hotel, with Spencer uncertain about exact induction timing. He will address the Hope Rotary Club Friday at Hotel Barlow in his final local appearance before taking office.
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Lloyd Spencer
Mrs
Spencer
Hope
Washington
John E. Miller
Western
Arkansas
Spencers
Mayflower Hotel
Senator Spencer
Senator Miller
Hope Rotary Club
Hotel Barlow
Parity Payment Fund Approved by Subcommittee
A 450 million parity payment fund for farmers was approved Thursday by a Senate appropriations subcommittee. Berlin asked Yugoslavia to explain changes in government affecting Axis adherence. Rome cited England’s moves to cancel Yugoslavia’s Axis status, while Turkey warned Yugoslav forces would defend the region if needed. The United States sent congratulations to the Yugoslav government.
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Washington
Berlin
Yugoslavia
Rome
Virginia Gayda
England
Germany
Committee to Seek Paving of State Highway 29
Hope Chamber of Commerce forms a paving committee led by Guy E. Gasge to press for paving Highway 29 from Hope to the Louisiana line. The panel will present before the State Highway Commission in Little Rock at 2:30 p.m. Friday after a 12 a.m. departure from The Star building for a luncheon. Members include Albert Graves, W. K. Lemp ley, A. A. Washburn, and R. P. Bowen, with invites to Hempstead legislators.
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Hope Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Guy E. Gasge
Chamber
Albert Graves
Hope
W. K. Lempley
A. A. Washburn
Star
R. P. Bowen
Hempstead County
James H. Pilkinton
Royce Weisenberger
Talbot Feild, Jr
State Commission
Little Rock
Fay
Arkansas
Louisiana Line
Shreveport
Hope Students Make College Honor Roll
Three Hope students enrolled at Magnalia A and M earned honor roll for the second semester nine weeks. They are Marjorie Malone 41, Laura Faye Reid 4.35 and Wallace Vu Sickle 4.1. An Hempstead County student Mary Maxie Holt achieved a straight A 6.00. Holt resides near Nashville.
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Hope
Magnalia
Marjorie Malone
Laura Faye Reid
Wallace Vu Sickle
Hempstead County
Mary Maxie Holt
Miss Holt
Nashville
A Thought I am glad that he thanks God for everything
Samuel Johnson expresses relief and gratitude to God for all things in a reflective, faith grounded musing.
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God
Samuel Johnson
Seventeen-Year-Old Peter Becomes Yugoslav King Amid Riots
In Belgrade crowds cheered as 17 year old Peter II was proclaimed king after the Axis pact fallout. Regent Paul fled to Greece, Premier Cvetkovic ousted, army vows defend independence, and nationwide demonstrations with British and Russian flags followed.
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Hungary
Peter the Second
Yugoslavia
Prince Paul
Greece
Dragila Cvetkovic
Vienna
Hitler
Belgrade
Cvetkovic
Foree
Alesander Markovic
Dusan Simovic
Yugosla
Cabinie
Peter
Britain
Russia
Germany
Italy
Movable Traffic Towers Tested in England to Tackle Congestion
Portable traffic towers mounted on rollers were tested in England as a solution for congested areas during peak periods. The first day of stormy weather was welcomed in Fairbanks Alaska with a...
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England
Fairbanks
Alaska
Cranium Crackers Starred Title Roles Quiz
Identify the leading actor who played the title role in each film. 1 Kitty Foyle 2 The Westerner 3 The Son of Monte Cristo and The Count of Monte Cristo 4 The Thief of Bagdad original and revival 5 The Bank Dick and Comrade X with the star for each title.
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Kitty Foyle
Monte Cristo
Bagdad
Bank Dick and Coumrade
County Feed Food Program Defense Campaign to Be Aided by Farmers
The Arkansas Extension Service sponsors a Food and Feed campaign to support National Defense by keeping the nation and armed forces supplied with food and fiber. County Agents Mary Claude Fletcher and Oliver L G Adams urge farm families to enroll, noting cash income from 134 crops and urging Hempstead County participation in the program.
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Arkansas ,Extension Service On Food and Feed
Mary Claude Fletcher
Oliver LG. Adams
Hempstead County
Hempstead Coenty
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