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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1944
Page
5
Naples dispatch recalls a comic anecdote about a police officer and a pickpocket. The tale unfolds with the officer unwittingly becoming the victim as the thief works unseen among the crowd.
Major Michael Mikulak, chief of police for Naples with 1 200 000 residents, heads a 2500 strong force in a city plagued by hijacking and black market activity. His top plain clothes man is Joe Savoldi who helped break a major black market ring. Civilians picked up since January 15 exceed 10 715 for curfew violations and disorderly conduct.
Vincent Price stars as Angus Mealy in Keys of the Kingdom and appears at Father Chisholm’s mission after a church fire. To complete the scene, art director William Darling had to superimpose a wrecked church facade for the 20th Century Fox production aided by Navy support and cost considerations.
Alicia Hart explains a rested routine for radiant beauty urging stars like Carole Landis to nap and pamper. A chain letter war stamp scheme is described as deceptive, unprofitable, and potentially prosecutable, with officials warning of postal fraud and lotteries.
The speaker indicates there will be prosecutions to set examples under current law and notes a Treasury official urging continued war stamp purchases but not stamp gifts via chain letters. The statement ends with an aside that Brazil has 20 states.
Arkansas fifth war loan drive quota set at 50000 dollars, about 15 percent higher than the fourth drive. W. W. Campbell, chairman of the state war finance committee, announced. Statewide kickoff in Little Rock is planned for Wednesday with county quotas to be announced.
The article surveys shifts in film production, noting Boris Karloff and Alexander Knox in changing roles, Ann Corcoran overcoming a lisp for Take It or Leave It, and Mitchell Leisen avoiding artificial flowers. It also covers chorus recruitment trends, Tim Whelan restructuring a Sinatra musical cast, and Roosevelt health discussions amid press scrutiny.
The Arkansas Republican Convention in Little Rock approves a 10 point platform urging a two party system. It calls for repeal of the 70 year old primary election law, support for Jeffersonian Democrats, wartime victory and postwar peace, efficiency in government, tax reform, and employment plans for veterans while preserving private enterprise and limiting bureaucratic power.
Modern day Jack Spratts eat no fat due to stomach distress ulcer pains indigestion gas heartburn and burning sensation Udga tablets offer relief. Get a 25 cent box from your druggist. First dose must convince or return box for double your money back. John P Cox Drug Co and drug stores everywhere.
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