Woodpeckers hide acorns in mountain pole storehouses
A column reflects on woodpeckers as curious drillers and telegraphers, then reports William Feather's Imperial Type Metal note about Portland pole damage. Birds hollowed channels high on a utility pole, storing acorns that swell in winter to feed grubs and incubate worm eggs, fueling future pecking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Feather
Imperial Type Metal
Mr. Feather
Portland
Oregon
Virgil James
Ralius
James
Short Says 110 Per Cent Parity Is Necessary
Little Rock reports R E Short, Brinkley farmer and Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation president, argues 110 per cent parity ceiling is needed for full parity prices. He notes current 85 per cent floor with a 110 per cent ceiling keeps prices near parity, urging stability for Arkansas agriculture and rural business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short
Little Rock
Roosey
Arkansas
R. E. Short
Brinkley Farmer
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Mr. Short
Steagall
Secretary of Agriculure
Control Office Stopping Leaks
Washington looks at the Office of Export Control as the main fleet of U. S. defense licensing. Col Royal B. Lord directs 1500 staff in screening 60 to 1000 license applications daily to prevent goods aiding the enemy. Numerous agencies review each case, with 3500 items now under embargo as war material expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
NER
Washington
United States
Gosport
Congress
Willer
Europe
Dha Ust
Army
Office of Export Control
Board of Economic Warfare
Georgetown
Roth Creek Park
Col
Royal B. Lord
War Production Board
Lease-Lend Administration
Avy
Maritime Commission
Agriiure
We Won't Starve By S. Burton Heath
Approximately a year ago the author argued no gasoline shortage would strike the country citing our petroleum assets. Now shortages loom in 17 states and D C with potential food scarcities ahead as imports tighten and shipping space remains costly. The column warns of tougher times ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
United States
Midway field activity expands with new Barnsdall well
Special correspondent reports Barnsdall Oil adds Barney Powell No. 1 in 30-15-24, drilling to 6490 feet after porosity at 6420. Gunter No. 1 in 5-15-24 spudded. Powell No. 2 planned NW 30-15-24. Other tests include Minnie McClain No. 1 abandonment and Roberts Nos. 4 in 11-15-24 and 14-15-24, with McKamie gas distillate efforts and a new desulphurization plant underway amid field concerns over waste gas fumes and local risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Lafayette County
Barnsdall Oil Company
Barney
Powell
Itamkcs
Barnsdall
Ginter
Barney Powell
Gene Golf
Minnie McClain
Roberts
Southwood O11
Iodnett No
Grady Vaughn
McKamie
Carter Oil Company
Atlantic Refining
Patton Field
Lewisville
Tidewater Seaboard Oil Company
Nevada County
M. &. Wakefields Saunders Rouse
Carol Wyatt Promoted to Corporal Rank
Carol Wyatt son of Mr and Mrs O L Wyatt of Hope has been promoted to Corporal He enlisted in the Air Corps in 1941 and is stationed at Lowry Field Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Wyatt
O. L. Wyatt
Hope
Air Corps
Lowery Field
Denver
Colorado
Flood in East Brings Death and Destruction
Heavy floods hit eastern Pennsylvania causing millions in damage and multiple deaths. Bethlehem steel plant suspended operations as rivers overflowed. Two women died of heart attacks while towns like Honesdale suffered collapsed houses and missing residents. Power plant and communications were disrupted as officials organized aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Bethlehem
Honesdale
Naval Inspection Station
Lackawaxen
Seeleyville
Telephone Company
Wilson Wylie Tie at Fri Day Skeet Shoot
Jim Wilson and George Wylie posted perfect 50s at the Wilson Skeet Club near Columbus on Friday. Other scores listed include Chas Wilson 48 and Jack Ray 46 with several 40s and 20s marked in the mixed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson, Wylie
Jim Wilson
George Wylie
Wilson
Columbus
Geo. Wylie
Chas Wilson
Johnie Wilson
Frank Trimble
Leo Robins
Ross Wright J
Johnson Leo Ray
Jack Ray Oo
Nutrition Classes to Start Here Monday at Courthouse
Nutrition and food classes begin Monday in the Educational Building behind the courthouse for one week. Daytime session runs 2 to 4 p.m. with Mrs. Helen Springer and Mrs. H. Q. Kyler. evening session 7 to 9 p.m. led by Mrs. Harry Shiver and Mrs. Bula Henderickson. All attendees must register with the Civilian Defense Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Springer
H. Q. Kyler
Alvin Robertson
Harry Shiver
Bula Henderickson
Marie Nichols
Civilian Defense Office
Earthworms Bless Soil and Chinese Higher Learning Rise
Earthworms aerate soil and aid water absorption as tunnels fill with decaying matter. In 1912 China had four national higher learning institutions. by 1937 the number of colleges and universities grew to 108.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Hope Boy Is Listed Missing From Corregidor
Mr and Mrs Thomas H Brumfield of Hope were notified by the War Department that their son David Brumfield a four year Army veteran stationed in the Philippines has been listed as missing in action from Corregidor fortress Manila Bay He had served four years and was last with U S forces on Corregidor fort within Manila Bay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Brumfield
Hope
War Department
David
Corregidor Fortress
Philippines
Young Brumfield
U. S
Manila Bay
Could Fly U S Planes to Base
Major Alexander P. de Seversky urges long range attack aircraft powered by their own flight to reach distant theaters, calling convoy delivery absurd. He says modifications could extend range at minor cost, challenging government reliance on ships for transport and noting past Allied setbacks in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
New York
America
Hawaii
Iceland
Africa
Alexander P. de Seversky
New York World-Telegram
U.S
de Seversky
Pacific
Ace
Cumap de Seversky
Major de Seversky
War Department
AFL Opens Offer to CIO Union for Peace and Unity
The AFL offered the CIO a path to reunion amid wartime tensions. CIO president Phillip Murray warned that lingering obstacles echo issues faced in 1935. AFL president William Green said the council urged talks for peace negotiations and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
CIO Union
Washington
CIO
Phillip Murray
William Green
APL
Mystery German Sub Threat Off Havana Lures Cigar City
A broadcaster claiming command of a German submarine, 144 miles from Havana, warned Cubans Friday night of a looming surprise. He claimed this was his second visit to Havana and accused U S and British actions while promises of future action. The message ended when he went off the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
V/Pi
U. S
Jewell Named Among Hendrix College Honors Graduates
Conway Robert Jewell of Hope will be among ten Hendrix College students graduating with honors at commencement next Thursday May 28. The honors group is among the largest in years, officials said. Jewell is the son of Mr and Mrs A T Jewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
Robert Jewell
Hope
Hendrix College
Jewell
A, T. Jewell
Mexico War Move Near As Congress Prepares War
Mexico moves toward declaring war on the Axis with Congress set for a special session within 10 days. Public fury rose after Axis submarines sank a Mexican merchant ship, prompting precautionary measures against Axis aliens as President Avila Camacho prepared to proclaim a state of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Manuel Avila Camacha
Republic
Congress
RAF Offensives Return as Night Raid Hits Submarine Port
London reports violent explosions on the French coast as large RAF squadrons renew the offensive after a night attack on a Nazi submarine west of St Nazaire. Mine laying in enemy waters was included and the air ministry said all raiders returned safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
English Channel
RAF
St. Nazaire
Air Ministry
Nazis Execute 10 French Hostages in Occupied France
German authorities reported on Saturday that ten hostages were killed in reprisal for attacks on German soldiers in occupied France. The report warned that ten more would be shot if the assailants were not found within eight days. The piece notes a contrast in early life artistic talent between Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Oil and Gas Filings in Nevada County May 22 1942
Oil and gas lease filings and royalty deeds listed for Nevada County with names including Dean Benton Gene Gall I B Davis Roy M Mays A W Hamilton Berry Hesterly and W L McClanehan plus sections and townships 14 13 12 11 Rge 20 23 22 21. Filings dated 5 22 42 and earlier show leases and sale of mineral rights across Sec 14 23 25 26 in Twp 14 and other parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assen
D. Dean Benton
Gene Gall
See
Dean Benton
Sk NE
Lled Gueds
BR. C. Casey
A. Q. Smith
Berry Hesterly
W. L. McClanehan
Kharkov Fight Nears Climax in German Russian Clash
Associated Press reports a 12 day Kharkov battle with Germans launching air troopers and a heavy counterattack begun May 15. Russians reportedly repulsed on the southern flank while German, Romanian, and Hungarian forces push on the broader front. Berlin confirms vast combat and says operations extend toward Rostov and the Caucasus oil region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedor von Bock
Kharkov
Berlin
von Boe
Geman
He Ily
Taganrog-Rostov Rway
Rostov! Don
Caucasus
North Little Rock school contracts attract bids
North Little Rock board approves five contracts to expand and equip five small schools in Pulaski county. Projects total about 130000 with federal funding and local matches. bids opened May 26 for Oak Grove additions and a 10 classroom building, and May 28 for Hope district additions including four and two room expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
North Little Rock Board
George S. Harley
Federal Works Agency
North Little Rock
J. D. Johnson
Hot Spring
J. E. Gehrich
Leland Jones
G. W. May
Little Rock
Pulaski
Oak Grove
Hope
Hope Man Joins U S Navy During World War II
Raymond O Stark of Hope Arkansas was enlisted in the U S Naval Reserve Class V-6 at Little Rock on May 21 1942 as an apprentice seaman. He was transferred to the U S Naval Training Station San Diego for duty and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Oliver Stark
W. Avenue D. Hope
Arkansas
U. S. Naval Reserve
Little Rock
U. S. Naval Training Station
San Diego
Calif
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Alex. H. Washburn
Woodpecker
Pecker
Beard's Lake
Barney Hamm
S. Burton Heath
Midway Field
East
Woigerman
Ukraine
Krasnograds
Staliho
Tagani
Soviet
Russia
Rostov
INEA
Policewomen Guard Aircraft Plant
Fairchild Aircraft
Hagerstown
U. S. Air Corps
Helen Hesterly
The
Associated Press
Hitler
Bock
Raymond O. Stark of
U.S. Navy
Montreal
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