British Iraqi clash near Habbaniyah threatens Middle East
British and Iraqi forces engaged near Habbaniyah 60 miles west of Baghdad as Iraq demanded air restraint and Britain prepared countermeasures. London reported bombardment by Iraqi forces and a critical situation as British troops bolster the East flank of the canal. Navicert controls announced to regulate sea cargo to Iraq from March 15, signaling heightened wartime restrictions.
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London
Habbanty
Bariiyah
Bagdai
Persian Gulf
Iraq
Associated Press
London Radio
Habbaniyah
Brit
Germany
Near East
Britain
Guai
Mosul
Ni East
Labor and CIO clash escalates over defense and voice in government
In a Harrisburg address John L Lewis warns the government cannot expect much cooperation in the defense program until labor gains a say in national affairs. He accuses CIO leadership of pursuing class interests and foreign labor policies, while urging citizens to resist moves that would threaten democratic unity and war effort.
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John L. Lewis
CIO
Lewis
America
Harrisburg
Philip Murray
Labor
Lewis and Murray
France
Ofso
Divid
Gov Adkins finishes statewide personnel changes in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK says Gov. Homer M. Adkins has completed personnel changes across state departments. He will now devote full time to industrializing Arkansas and improving agriculture. He noted about 50 000 applications for roughly 5 000 state jobs and cited dairying gains in several counties. He added that future changes will be made by department heads. The article also reports Lt Gov. Bob Bailey announcing a senate tax committee review of a possible tax cut tied to federal tax increases. He argued savings could come from trimming government expenses to offset defense costs.
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Little Rock
Homer M. Adkins
Arkansas
Uhdy
Bob Bailey
Senate
Attack costly to Axis Powers near Tobruk outer defense
British counterattack in Tobruk region damaged 11 Axis tanks with heavy casualties as fighting continued in surrounding sectors near the Libyan frontier. Middle East command said action persisted in Sali area and in Egypt about 90 miles from Tobruk.
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CATRO
Tobruk
Middle East Command
Sali
Egypt
British Propaganda Drive Aims to Oust Iraqi Government
The British Broadcasting Corporation launched a short wave propaganda campaign Friday to topple the pro German Iraqi government and urged all Iraquis to remove the regime so law and order can return.
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New York
British Broadcasting Corporation
Iraq
Famous Kinfolk Brothers and Sisters Quiz
The Beery brothers in film and acting. The Bennett sisters known for science or writing. The Wright brothers famed aviation pioneers. The Bronte sisters celebrated as novelists. The Shuberts notable in theater ownership and production.
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Beery Boys
Bennett Girls
The
Wright Brothers
Bronte Sisters
Shuberts
Gantt Speaks at Arkansas Bar Convention
N J Gantt of Pine Bluff, president of the Arkansas Bar Association, addressed the 44th annual convention at Hot Springs urging patriotic service to protect state integrity as part of the federal system. John Daggett of Marigana was elected chairman.
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Hot Springs
J. Gant J
Pine Bluff
Arkansas Bar Association
John Daggett
Marigana
Thought Warns of Fury in a Patient Mind
A reflective line warns that patience can mask brewing fury as a warning against underestimating slow tempers and deliberate resolve. The aphorism points to inner restraint and the consequences of suppressed emotion.
Critical Stage Confronts U S Says President
Washington reports President Roosevelt urged defense industry to run machine crews 84 hours daily seven days weekly with repairs only, to meet rising munitions demand. He asked Office of Production Manager to expand tools and extend useful hours without raising individual worker hours.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Defense Industry
County Rifle Club Meets in Hempstead at City Hall
A newly organized Hempstead Rifle and Fister Club held a meeting at City Hall. Reports from committees, outdoor range setup at Dr. James G. Martindale farm near Hope, target frames under construction, and indoor range progress were shared. Plans call for weekly shooting, top twelve scores to face other cities in July, with NRA medal opportunities and prizes. The club aims to enroll 150 more members countywide to secure War Department ammunition support.
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Hempstead Rifle and Fister Club
City Hall
James G. Martindale
Hope
Washington Highway
BE. Messer
C. P. Robarts
National Rifle Association
Ccounty
War Department
State Tax Man Here Saturday May 3 at Revenue Office
Bearden, a state income tax auditor, will spend Saturday May 3 at the local revenue office to help citizens prepare their state income tax returns. Inspector IL Pilkinton announced Friday. The deadline for payment is May 15.
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RN. Bearden
IL. Pilkinton
Special Better Homes Week May 8 Tour Schedule
A districtwide Better Homes Week tour on Thursday May 8 begins at 2:00 pm from the county courthouse with a guided autos tour of residences at North Main South Main and nearby streets. Stops include kitchen remodeling outdoor living rooms and landscape features followed by an outdoor recreation program and folk dances by 4 H club members. Transportation will be provided and there is no charge.
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Better Homes
Urban Better Homes Committee
Mary Claud Fletcher
Ray Anderson
J. C. Carlton
Mary E. Foster
Harry Shiver
Fannie MacCannon
Albert Graves
R. P. Bowen
B. E. McMahon
George W. Ware
Harry Harthorne
South Main Street
mLeyn
Roy Anderson
South Main
Fred Luck
Jeff Murphy
Ray Luck
Third Street
Fruit & Truck Branch
Experiment Station Lake
Carol Leaves for Cuba to Cuba from Lisbon voyage
Former Romanian king Carol, Madame Magda Lupescu, and Ernest Urdareanu were reported sailing from Lisbon aboard the American ship Excambion. The party was said to head to Cuba with 23 suitcases addressed to Havana via New York.
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Bern
Switzerland
Carol of Romania
Lisbon
Excambion
Magda Lupescu
Ernest Urdareanu
Cuba
Havana
New York
Music Program Here Sunday at City Hall
National Music Week program sponsored by Hope Choral Club and Friday Music Club will be at city hall Sunday at 3 pm. Performances include two chorales, various solos and bands directed by Thomas Cannon and Mrs B W Edwards, with numerous club members listed. Includes Hope High School Band pieces and a star spangled banner finale.
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Hope Choral Club
Friday Music Club
J. 5. Bach
the Crusaders
Overtyre Buchtel
Amparito Toca
Texidor
Hope High School
Thomas Cannon
Roberton
Hildach- Harris
B. W. Edwards
Kenneth Crank
Jack Crank
Worth
Rachmaninoff-Harris
Fletcher
Romberg
Sousa
J. O. Milan
J. C. Carlton
Edwin Stewart
Jones Reports on Convention at Hot Springs
Jimmy Jones president-elect and Hope club delegate reported at Friday luncheon on the Arkansas district Rotary Conference held in Hot Springs last weekend. He summarized Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr’s foreign affairs speech and noted Vanderbilt's interviews with major figures in the European drama. C. F. Price of Dallas attended as a club guest.
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Arkansas
Hot Springs
Hope Club
Barlow
Jimmy Jones
Jones
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
C. F. Price
Dallas
Lewis Sees limited labor voice in war effort
Harrisburg report of John L. Lewis addressing a Philip Murray dinner denounces government bottlenecks in war production. He faults Knudsen and says labor is underrepresented in OPA and the war department. He urges a stronger labor role and cooperation when labor can speak freely.
Band and Stamp Sales On Opening Day Total $9,100
Festmaster Robert Wilson announced Friday that the defense band sale for the opening day totaled $8,650, just short of the $1,000 expected at mid-afternoon. The food stamp sales, which began operating Thursday, totaled $450. Both departments were pleased with the sales.
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Robert Wilson
Australia’s Menzies seeks full US war aid in speech
Prime Minister Robert Menzies urged the United States to provide war help on a great scale. He said Australia cannot fight this war in an amateur way and called on all to become professionals, working as a continuous, whole-time effort across the English-speaking world. He planned to travel to the US to stress mobilization and solidarity.
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London
Robert G. Menzies
Australia
United States
Menzies
Fight Highway Changes Made in District Personnel
M. C. Mothyin district highway engineer announced personnel changes for the district. John Greene is replaced by Artur Lee as inspector. George Brown leaves as extra crew foreman. Foster City is replaced by Durward Collier as shop room clerk. Poney Reaves of Patmos takes over from Harry McLemore as mechanic. Elbert Burke replaces T. S. Crews as sign painter. Leonard Hughes is hired as truck driver. David Weaver replaces Edward Bonds as mechanic. Herbert Raley of McNab replaces W. M. Dillard as section foreman.
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M. C. Mothyin
John Greene
Artur Lee
George Brown
Extra
Foster City
Durward Collier
Poney Reaves
Patmos
Harry McLemore
Hope
Elbert Burke
T. S. Crews
Leonard Hughes
David Weaver
Edward Bonds
Herbert Raley
McNab
W. M. Dillard
U S Invasion Not Feared Says Jones at Conference
Washington business leader Jesse Jones told a consumers conference that he does not fear a Nazi invasion of the United States though he warned the Axis could cause trouble. He claimed Nazi sympathizers are infiltrating the Americas by the hundreds of thousands as the world crisis deepens.
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Washington
Jesse Jones
England
Consumers Goads
Jones
United States
Americas
Patmos Better Homes Program At Patmos Gym
The Patmos, Mr. Nebo and Histon Home Demonstration clubs sponsor a community Better Homes program at Patmos gym starting 7 30 Saturday night. The evening features a flower display and a style show by Home Demonstration club women 4 H club members and home economic girls plus self help garment displays. Main speaker will be Mr Elmey Brown with Miss Mary Claude Fletcher and Miss Mae Canon presenting demonstrations. All surrounding communities are invited to participate.
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Patmos
Nebo
Histon
Better Homes
My. Elmey Brown
Mary Claude
Naval Recruiting Party Visit to Prescott May 7
The Texarkana recruiting station announced a Naval Recruiting party will visit Prescott with headquarters at the post office on May 7. The group will interview possible recruits from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Prescott
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