Struggles of U S Farmers Amid War and Defense Demands
Washington reports show American farmers caught in a paradox as war and defense programs reshape markets. Export values for key crops such as tobacco, cotton, and wheat have collapsed, while government needs may spur new profits for some farmers, potentially altering the farming landscape for years. Estimates indicate large crop surpluses as the new harvest approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stinnett
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Europe
United Kingdom
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
France
Cotton, Wheat, and Tobacco Market Tangles Urge Policy Change
The piece surveys looming farm prices with cotton, tobacco, and peanut crops totaling near 14 million beles equivalents and a 1.236 billion bushel wheat crop estimate. It notes quotas curtailing marketing, potential wheat market tax control after May 31 votes, and mentions experts predicting depressed prices amid shifting farm policy and aid. It also pivots to Blondie creator Dor such as baby naming contest and charitable gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Wickard
Department
Joe Farmer
Antarctica
Agriculture Department
Social events fill May calendar at First Christian Church
May 18 calendar lists Circle No 1 meeting at 3 o clock, then hostesses at 4, Ladies Auxiliary at First Presbyterian at 4, Girls Follow club at 7, and Hope school band auxiliary at the Coplint hotel at 3. Earlier, two and one club at Fair Park at 3, Agales Garden Club party at Syd McMath’s home, and a Readapting class reception at Willis home for Nancy Prye Williams and Pauline Tolleson. The article notes numerous social gatherings, visits, and hospitalities in Hope with many local families hosting and attending events through May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agales Garden Club
Syd McMath
The
Hope High School
J. Ro Williams
C. P. Tolleson
Nancy Prye Williams
Mise Pauline Tulleson
Willis
Iery
Byron Brow
D. L. Bust
Cursis
Cliss
Blowing Battles Sermon At Bible School Service
Morning worship featured a sermon with theme Blowing Battles and a Christa Endeavor society program at 0 50 o clock. Evening worship sermon titled Well Which Church followed by a camp in worship in our midst next supplied at either service. You will be heartily welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Christa Endeavor Society
Sunday Activities at First Presbyterian Church
Sunday School at 9 45 a m with programs for all ages Morning Worship at 1 85 o'clock Young Peoples Meeting 6 30 p m Monthly Meeting of Women’s Auxiliary Monday 2 p m with Birthday Party and program led by Thomas Brewster minister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berth M. Fuller
Little Rock
First Chistian Church
City Observance Plans For Cleanup Week Service
The notice invites Bradiian Missions and Montreal College to attend a city wide cleanup week observance directed by Mrs. Finley Ward. All Auxiliary Members are urged to attend and cooperate fully with the mid week service on Wednesday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
West Third Street
Hn Fihe
Edna Earl Hart
Nell Williams
Gill Wing
Bradiian
Montrreal College
Finley Ward
Paula and Chris Wentrich's Campus Turmoil Deepens
Paula and Tony seek Dr Lud’s help over Chris Wentrich’s League involvement amid campus exams and Greek life tensions. Lud warns of Big Burney Sherwood’s influence at Cardman and the risk the movement poses to the administration. Paula confronts gossip while Tony harbors feelings for her as the chapter ends with a cliffhanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula
Vin Hori
Chris
Tony
Sweetland
Pauly
Sesgiong
Beale
Wentrich’s
League
Dr. Lud
Marin Lud
Wentrich
Lud
Rascal
Wendrich
Wentrieh
Christo
Yuu Hern Ito
Lud Smited
Cardiman
van Horn
Big Barney Jas
Big Barney
Kilo
Lud J
Card
Tan
van Woon
Elias Cardman
Ivill
Nin
Harrison in Hollywood
Lucie Neville details Paul Harrison’s Hollywood coverage with Simone Simon returning to film in The Devil and Daniel Webster. Director William Dieterle guides a side saddle scene while a horse handler cautions about a mix up as Simon reassures the mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucie Neville
NEA
Service
Hollywood
Simone Simon
the Devil
Daniel Webster
Neva
James Craig
Theo
Miss Simon
Simone
William Dieterle
Dieterle
Hossler
Hess
Tal
Madame Novotny Soprano Deadly Drama Drives Met Opera Diva
Czech born soprano Jarmila Novotna, a leading Met Opera artist famed for dying in roles such as Manon and La Traviata, discusses death on stage as the ultimate test of acting. She reflects on Reinhardt collaborations, film work, and enjoying American food like corn on the cob and apple pie after touring the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Allen
Wester New York
Jarmila Novatna
Mme, Novatna
Metropolitan Opera Company
Butterfly
Reinhardt
Novatny
Max Reinhardt
Europe
America
Antonia
Mme. Novatna
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
South
New Orleans
Mmei Novatna
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Join Movie Ranch Scene
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz buy a Northridge ranchette and keep dozen baby chicks in a living room incubator while their studio life unfolds. Lionel Barrymore and a 25 year old simian star named Jimmy steal scenes as John Barrymore dogedly contrasts rehearsals with filming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille, Ball
Desi Alaz
Northridge
Arnaz
Simian
Abe
John
Barrymore
Lionel
Jimmy
Monkey
Liquor Permit Application Filed for Hope Venue
P J Drake applicant filed with the Arkansas Revenue Commissioner for a permit to sell and dispense vinous or spirituous liquors for beverage or retail on Easy Grd St 120 Hope Arkansas. Permit sought for operation from July 1 1941 to June 30 1942 as per Bulletin January 7 1938 and Supplemental Regulation No 19 effective July 10 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Revenues
State of
Arkansas
Hope
P. J. Drake
Gath a presidet Internetional Union in Arkansas
A fragmented report notes that a prior international union in Arkansas involving the fuel oil service at Bossier City was averted or prevented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree Gath
Internetional Union
Ctore
Arkansas Fuel
Bossier City
Fragmented World War II Narrative Snippet Retold
An OCR snippet references Richard O'Connor and Gen Henry Wilson, mentions Wavell, and cites African and Libyan theaters with Bergenzoll and Italian actions. It describes battles near Bardia, Ethiopian invasion echoes, and a cryptic exchange about ownership, blending military topics with scattered phrases and stray quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axia
Richard O'Connor
Henry Wilson
Eac
Batti Fickl
Fragmentary note on European tastes and American cooking
A partial, garbled line suggests discussion of sea food and fruit juices in Europe. It mentions honesty about preferences and lighter American cooking, with stray phrases about lean eating and shore. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or speakers.
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Europe
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J. B Koonee
Netile Brozden
Louise Knoble
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the Church
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Syl McMath
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Harriet Story
Buforel Pac
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Memphis
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Jonuxboya Gallege
Janeslure
Ark
J. M. Campbell
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Kimsay City
Hy C. Whitworth
Mr. Whitworth
Litte Rock
Miss Nancy Robins
Miss Nancy
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