Arkansas to Form State Unit of Red Cross? United Service Org. Plan
Arkansas leaders, meeting in Little Rock Friday, aim to form a state unit of the United Service Organizations for National Defense to raise a $10 765 000 nationwide fund for morale programs. Governor Adkins chairs the Arkansas conference as honorary leader with Hempstead county chairman Spraging named to drive the state quota of 45 000. local religious civic and charitable groups urged to join in support of troops and defense industries.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
United Services Organizations For National Defense, Inc
Roosevelt
United Service Organizations For National Defense, Inc
Ameflica
Adkins
Arkansas Conference
Unff
Spraging, Hope
Hempstead
Axis Discusses Possible Entry of U S in War
Rome reports talks among Italy Germany and Japan may have touched on the United States joining the war via convoys. Observers cite Japan’s pact relations and rumors of U S involvement as a major topic of discussion while U S Soviet tensions loom with an impending hull-briefing in Washington.
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Axis
U.S
Rome
United States
Lily
Germany
Japan
Pig Themed Socials Spotlight A Busy Week
A brief social calendar lists Ham meetings and club gatherings. Events include Lions Club, Ad-Vertising Club, and guest visits from friends. Activities span from Monday through Saturday with various home events and informal gatherings noted in the schedule.
New Bank of France Bill Designs Colorful 60 Franc Note
The Bank of France plans a new 60 franc note with mauve, yellow and green colors and a date tied to the bill’s invention. The design updates replace the old pale blue on white paper as the least successful issue.
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Vichy
Bank «of
France
Tomb locations quiz from famed city tombs list
A word puzzle asks to pick the location of each tomb from a list of cities for grants tomb Garfield’s Tomb Lincoln tomb and Napoleon’s Tomb. Choices include New York City Washington D C Springfield Chicago and other places with multiple option prompts.
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Fanous
Grants
Lexington
New York
Springfield
Chicago
Garfield
Wash
Washington
D. C
Los Angeles
Calif
Washington, D .C
New York City
Lincoln
Washington's
D.C
Ind
Arlington Cemetery
Mt. Vernon
Napoleon
St Helena
Waterloo
Elba
Stamp Office to Close Thursday Noon
Beginning Thursday the Food Stamp office in the Elks building will be closed every Thursday afternoon. Issuing officer C. C. Stuart announced the change. The office will be open from 8 to 4 on all other weekdays.
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Elks Building
C. C. Stuart
Vichy Approves Darlan Pact With Berlin
The Vichy government unanimously approved arms negotiated with Berlin involving Jean Darlan. The communique hinted at a soon effect while diplomats expect a broader Franco German cooperation including political ties, prisoner repatriations, and a possible re demarcation shift favoring Paris not under direct German occupation.
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Vichy
Hitler
Jean Darlan
United States
U. S
Darlow
von Ribbentrop
France
Paris
Local Army Private in Radio Training
Arthur D. Erwin, son of Alvie H. Erwin of 810 Second Street Hove, is serving as a private in the U.S. Army Air Corps and has been transferred from Jefferson Barracks Missouri to Scott Field Michigan for radio training. An etiquette book from 15 years ago remarks on placing the plates wrong side up in flight.
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Arthur D. Erwin
Alvie H. Erwin
Second Street
Hove
U.S. Army Air Corps
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Scott Field
Spencer Presides Over Senate Tuesday
Senator Lloyd Spencer of Arkansas presided over the Senate for the first time on Tuesday during the discussion of seating a West Virginia senator. The appearance marked his initial turn at the chair as the chamber debated seating arrangements and represented a procedural milestone for the Arkansas Democrat.
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Spencer
Senate
Washington
Lloyd Spencer
Dem. Ark
Hope
West. Virginia
Eden Warns Japan On British Rights In China
London reports Foreign Secretary Eden told the House of Commons that British economic restrictions against Japan should not be eased unless Tokyo reaffirms British rights in China. He said instructions had been sent to the British ambassador in Tokyo. Eden noted Britain’s sympathy for Syrian aspirations and warned Syria could become a route for German influence from Asia Minor.
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London
Eden
Japan
China
Tokyo
U. S
Matsuoka
House of Commons
Britain
Syria
Asia Minor
Algeria issues new one franc Petain stamp series
The Algerian postal service adopts the French stamp design featuring Marshal Petain, with a "Postes d Algerie" frame. A later color variant will sell for five francs but cover only one franc postage. The proceeds from the four cranes' design go to relief for demobilized soldiers and war prisoners.
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Vichy
Marshal Petain
Continent
Postes d'Algerie
Germany frees Indian detainees in occupied France camp gesture
Berlin reports that German authorities ordered the release or retention of Indian natives detained as British subjects in civil detention camps in occupied France. The move is described as an additional sign of Germany's friendship and sympathy for India.
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Berlin
India
France
Germany
National Cotton Week Opens With Label Reading Advice
National Cotton Week begins Friday as Miss Claude Fletcher cites rising labor costs and urges homemakers to stretch dollars through careful shopping. Miss Sue Marshall stresses label accuracy at fabric counters and in ready-to-wear, noting shrinkage rules from the FTC and the value of preshrunk materials. Emphasis is on fiber quality, color fastness, and reliable labeling to maximize wear and fit, with guidance continuing on page six.
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Claude Fletcher
Sue Marshall
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Marshall
Federal Trade Commission
Active Cleanup Campaign Starts In Hope Plan
The Chamber of Commerce launches a Clean Up-Faint Up program during Better Homes Week in Hempsferd county. Ministers pledge sermons next Sunday to stress spiritual values, while five Hope Garden Clubs propose city beautification including clearing vacant lots planting blooms and removing eyesores on Highway 67. City Schools will mobilize children to visit homes seek improvements with a signed score card. Mayor Graves will coordinate city departments in waste removal mosquito control and building upkeep. Remmel Young offers Tin-Can Matinee with ten tin cans per admission. Lyman Armstrong lends Buer Building show windows for decorations. Continued on Page Six.
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Chamber of Commerce
Better Homes
Hempsferd
Hope
City of Hope
Albert Graves
Remmel Young
Lyman Armstrong
Buer
Second Street
Opening of New Gulf Station on Third and Shower
The new Gulf super-station, a $13,00 facility at Third and Shower streets, will open publicly Thursday May 15. M. Bates Gulf distributor and Leon Bundy station manager announce the event. The building is white and blue trimmed, with an enclosed wash and lubrication stand and modern equipment. A. J. Frey of New Orleans will discuss auto questions. Gulf products including Goodrich tires will be offered. The first 100 customers receive a leather key case. Public invitation to inspect.
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Bates
Gulf Distributor
Leon Bundy
Millamnager
Soldiers Escort Negro to Arkansas City Trial
About 400 soldiers from Camp Robinson escorted John Henry Riney a 25 year old negro from the Pulaski county jail to Arkansas City for a Desha circuit court rape trial. Gov. Adkins sought federal help after Arkansas National Guard was mobilized and state police joined the convoy of more than 59 army trucks and armored cars. In Florida a lynching of A C Williams 22 stirred an investigation as sheriff and state attorney reported no arrests or clues.
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Little Rock
Camp Robinson
John Henry Riney
Pulaski County
Arkansas
McGehee
Homer Adkins
Arkansas National Guard
Desha Circuit Court
Arkansas City
Palaski
Quincy
Fla
A. C. Williams
Bulley
Spessard L. Holland
Tallahassee
M. P. Luton
Orion
Parker
Local Junior Chamber of Commerce to Organize in Hope
State Junior Chamber of Commerce officials and Hope business leaders meet at Hempstead county courthouse on Wednesday at 8 30 in the court room to organize a junior chamber. All young businessmen in Hope are urged to attend and assist the effort.
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State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hope
Hempstead County
Hopeare
History of SCS Work Released in Hope Arkansas
The Hope Chamber of Commerce releases a letter from EB S Leonard district soil conservationist detailing the start and progress of soil conservation work in the Hope area. The communication notes Chamber and civic efforts, with continued discussion on page six.
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Chamber of Commerce
SCS
Hope Chamber of Commerce
EB. S. Leonard
R. P. Bowen
Hope
Arkansas
Bowen
Hope Territory
Hess Flight Reported as Nazi Peace Mission to Scotland
Berlin dispatches indicate Rudolf Hess left Germany to meet the Duke of Hamilton in Scotland with a view to peace talks. Hess reportedly carried a letter to the Duke, who handed it to authorities and received a reply. Officials say Hess planned to communicate with British leaders and return to Germany with German terms.
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NEA
Rudolf Hess
Fuehrer
Berlin
Martin Bormann
Hess
Hitler
Relis
Nazi Party
Duke of Hamilton and
Brandon
Scotland
London
Brid Dress Association
Scotlar
Dal of
Hamilton
Ducal
Dungavt
Earli
Rudolf
Brita
Gow
Duke of Hamilton
Jassorioa
Hines
Germany
Associated Press
BBC
London Daily Mail
Adolf Hiter
Duk
Glasgow
Prin
Churchill
Reich
DNB
Britain
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