Germans Break Through Meuse Front in Major Assault
Paris reports an unprecedented battle along the Meuse as thousands of war planes and tanks clash across a 50 mile front from Neumar to Sedan. German tanks push through gaps after crossing the river as France shifts to mobile warfare to meet the threat. King Leopold addresses Liege defenders by radio urging utmost resistance. Premier Reynaud proclaims France will win and notes Germany’s two‑month timetable.
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Leopold
London
Liege
Col
Maderd
Brussels
Paris
Reynaud
Chamber of Deputies
France
Germany
Meuse
Wth
Neimar
Belgium
Sedan
War Ministry
Reischwehr
Paschal to be Acting Collector as Adkins Leaves
R G Paschal a constitutional candidate for governor and a candidate for a top Internal Revenue post in Washington is due Thursday to check Mr Adkins out of office. Mr Page chal's appointment becomes effective Friday and he will serve as acting collector until a permanent successor is named. Paschal is from Drew County and has lived in Little Rock eleven years. He attended New Edinburgh High School Tulane University and the University of Louisiana. He previously worked five years as cashier at the Bank of Tiller and married Clara King at Tiller. They have two daughters.
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Ee Ee
Betoetatle
Sali A.dupervisor
Internal Revienue” Department
Washington
Adkins
Pagechal
Drew. Comnty
Page Hal Hag
Little Rock
New Edinburgh High School
Tulane University
University of Louisiana
Lite Rock
Bank of Tiller
Clara King
Tiler
Dalizhlers
Pas
El Dorado Woman Found Hanging in City Jail Cell
A 28 year old woman identified as Ruth Biggert was found hanged in a city jail cell in El Dorado on Thursday. She had been arrested Wednesday night on drunkenness charges and appeared to have originated from another state. A member of Winfield Memorial Methodist Church, she was reportedly in El Dorado briefly.
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EL ‘Dorado
Ruth Biggert
Ness
First Methodist Church
Women's Society For Christian Service
St. Paul
Kenneth L.spore
B. W. Edtarda
The Doctor Takes a Wife Starts Sunday
A lighthearted stage note invites audiences to see The Doctor Takes a Wife as a merry medico themed production begins this Sunday at a local venue.
Mrs William Motil Hosts Bridge Club Members
Mrs William Motil acted as hostess for 40 members at her home, with spring flowers decorating the card rooms. Miss Lula Garland won high prize and refreshments of ice cream and cake followed the games.
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J .C. Whitworth
C. Whitworth
South Elm Street
Thomas Kinser
J. W. Branch
Claudia Whitworth
M. M. McCloughtn
Jim McKinle
John P, Cox
William
Local Social Notices From Little Rock Area
Mrs Kite Stuart of Little Reel guest of Mrs Ross Gillespi. Charles Dana Glbson and Margaret Kinser visiting in Brinkley and Memphis. Mr and Mrs A L Park guests of Thomas Kinser. Fanny Garrett and Kline Snyder called to Oaklowa for Dr George W Puerett’s death. Forrest Erns of Little Rock guests of Paul Jones. Ethel Whitehurst John P Cox Lamar Cox and Orton of Fulton in Lille Rock Thursday. J S Gibson Sr and S S Gibson driving to Shreveport Sunday. C C Spraggine visiting Little Rock this week. D M Finley Brooks Schultz Fulton in Little Rock Wednesday. R E Mansfield and son Robert Bruce moved from Boston to live with Mrs Fanny Garrett. W A Chamberlain of Denver visiting mother D T Chamberlain and Genie Chamberlain. Lane Taylor and Mrs Willis...
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Fanny Garrett
Kline Snyder
Oaklowa
George W. Puerett
Mes. Forrest Erns
Little Rock
Paul Ff. Jones
Ethel Whitehurst
John P. Cox
Lamar Cox
Orton
Fulton
Lille Rock
R. E. Mansfield
Robert Bruce
Boston
Mass
City
W. A. Chamberlain
Denver, Colorado
Mr. Chamberlain
D. T. Chamberlain
Genie Chamberlain
Lane Taylor
Myr
Willis
Belgian Defense Hit by Meuse Fort Battle
The Meuse fort battle dents the apex of the Liege defense triangle with Liege Namur and Antwerp. The fall of Mahnedy is less serious but delays German efforts to cut the Liege area as French and British reinforcements bolster Liege. The central defense keeps the Hague Rotterdam and Amsterdam area under pressure.
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Liege
Liege-Namur-Antwerp
Mahnedy
Avedennes
Liegze
Hague
Rotterdam
Amster- Hotland
Emith to represent Hope in Garden of Thursday tennis event
Emith will represent the Hope tennis team at the Tournament at Garden of Thursday night. Miss Hattie Ann Feild of Little Rock visits her grandmother Mrs. J. T. West for a guest stay.
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Emith
Hope
Hattie Ann Feild
Little Rock
J. T. West
Dutch defense lines and river barriers amid flooding
The report notes German penetration through mined roads and destroyed bridges along the Yakel and Meuse rivers. Fortified fire zones delayed advances while flooding rose, seen as Holland’s central defense. Luxembourg’s overlooked advantages aided Hitler’s quick conquest plans, with 20 000 German residents aiding Fifth Column efforts.
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Hague
Hotletaam
L Ands
Yakel
Meuse
Holland
Luxembourg
Hitler
Colwin
Europe
Grand Duchy
Our Daily Bread Urges Tax Funding For Defense
A historical column advocates funding defense through taxation rather than debt. It laments prolonged wartime spending and urges Congress to pass defense appropriations funded by current taxes to prevent burdening future generations. It appeals to citizens to recognize the emergency and act now.
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Europe
Germany
Sundial Agreement on Sun and Clock Time
A sundial can agree with a clock only when the sun and clock time align, which occurs four times yearly. Most sundials include a chart showing year periods to adjust additions or subtractions for correct time.
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Chaligs Meson
Winfield Memorial Methodist. Church
Marthe Duntlay
Hope Cheptey
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Friday
Charles Barroll
Lancheon
Barlow
N. B. ‘Turner
N. B. Turner
Evan Stolsenberg
New Albany
Ind
Mig. Bernard Larke
Fort Worth
Texas
John Lee
E. PF. MecPaddii
Mittse McCammons
E. FB. McPaddin
Mittle McCammon
Ft Worth Ward
McFaddin
Bernard Laski
Fort, Worth
Evan Stosenberg
John Ler
Saenger
Ann Sheridan
Jeffrey Lynn
Bill Boyd
Loretta
Wy Young Uty Ou Tee
Perel Ea
Rico
Dy Mae
John P. Cox Drug Co
Park - Davis
Rep Cads Waren
ABM
Rvs Poatte
New Drug Store
Helena Rubinstein
Hinds
Sibyl
Balcony Cox Drug Co
Mary Calis
Charleon Williams
Garland City
A. Ls. Black
Frank H. Johnson
Pahn Cain
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
A. L. Park
Margaret Kinser
J. S. Gibson Sr
SS. Gibson Dri
Shreveport
Mrs. C. C. Spraggine
D. M. Finley
Brooks Schultz
Rialto
Charles Laughton
Vivien Leigh
Laughton
Kipling
Carmen
Carmen's Beauty Shop
Detroit
Avionio World
Dodge
B. R. Hamm Motor Co
Dodge and
Plymouth
Cleaurat
ATR
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