The Flight of Time Reaches Utopia in Crisis
The piece argues America has lost its isolation as the world catches up. It cites Roosevelt's global tour and warns that even a hermit nation cannot avoid international pressures. It notes Germany could reach Brazil in seven hours and urges facing facts as the world changes. Nature remains the ultimate authority.
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Africa
Brazil
America
International Airlines
Recount Shows Eight Vote Error in McCaskill Contest
Court found errors in the McCaskill precinct tally sheet after a Tuesday recount. Luck received 50 votes and Wilson 107 in the updated count, an eight vote discrepancy that could shift the lead if approved by higher courts. Wilson’s objections to questioning election official integrity were overruled.
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Fred A. Luck
John L. Wilson
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Supreme Cour
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Sido
Funeral Planned for Malvern Woman on Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. C. P. Bridewell, 7, who died at her home in Malvern early Wednesday morning, will be held at Malvern Presbyterian Church at 2:30 Thursday afternoon. The notice notes the large inland water area of Florida, though the state fact is out of context here.
Ancient Iraq and Eden Quiz Card
Cranium Crackers presents questions on ancient Iraq and the Garden of Eden. Topics include former names for Iraq and Iran, the two rivers forming the Eden valley, Nebuchadnezzar’s hanging gardens, the location of Babylon, Armageddon’s supposed site in the Near East, and pipelines from Syria and Palestine to Mediterranean outlets.
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Syria
Palestine
Have You Bought Your Defense Bond
Willis Thornton urges readers to buy Defense Bonds as a civic duty. He notes only about a quarter of a billion dollars in two weeks and warns more funding is needed as banks purchase bonds to expand credit, while individual bonds lend real money to the government and do not fuel inflation.
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Willis Thornton
Germans Seize Canea Crete as British Fall Back
Nazi high command announced the capture of Canea, Crete, after nine days of fighting as British and Greek defenders retreated. Luftwaffe dive bombers thwarted a sea escape, while Axis forces pressed toward Suez and deepened the Crete advance with mountain troops, parachutists, and airborne units claiming progress despite heavy Allied losses.
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Gurdon Singing Postponed to July Dates
The Gurdon community singing events scheduled for June 8 and 22 have been postponed to July 29 and July 6. Local officials announced the new dates and urged residents to note the changes.
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Gurdon
Thought God is with those who persevere Koran
A brief quotation from the Koran asserts that God remains with those who persevere, offering a faith-minded reminder of resilience in hardship. The line emphasizes steadfastness as a spiritual virtue within Islamic scripture.
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Unlimited National Emergency Proclaimed by Roosevelt May 27 1941
Franklin D Roosevelt declares an unlimited national emergency requiring defense readiness across military naval air and civilian sectors to repel any aggression in the Western Hemisphere. He urges production priority for defense private enterprise cooperation across labor capital and government, and calls state and local leaders to full civilian defense mobilization.
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Arkansas 4 H Club Meets At University Station
Eight hundred eighty nine 4 H club members from Nevada Hempstead Garland Hot Springs Little River Montgomery Pike Union Jefferson and Clark counties gathered at the University of Arkansas Branch Experiment Station for study days. Leaders guided tours and demonstrations on fruit crops landscaping soil conservation and farm homes followed by an afternoon talent contest and group activities led by extension staff.
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Hot Springs
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Montgomery
Pike
Union
Jefferson
Clark
W. J. Jernigan
Ella Posey
J. F. Rains
C. A. Vines
Fred
J. Stulley
Forester
Mary C. Fletcher
Oliver Acllins
Buford Fee
Dan Dennington
Soil Conservation Service
Joe R. Cox
C. R. Pinckley
June Donahue
George W. Ware
Roosevelt Proclamation Sparks Debate On Ensuing Powers
Washington experts say the president’s emergency order lays a foundation for using extraordinary powers but await actions. The resolution could affect radio control, electric stoves, travel, and public life if Hitler worsens the crisis, with potential broader measures even before war.
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British Bomb Sifax in French Tunica Port Attack
British air units bombed the town of Sifax in French Tunica on Wednesday officials said. The Mediterranean port 175 miles south of Tunis was attacked and eight people were wounded aboard the French vessel Rabelais in the harbor. Authorities received a brief message from Tunis and French circles were astonished by the strike with no reason given.
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Postoffice to Close May 30
Postmaster Robert Wilson announced the Hope postoffice will observe Memorial Day Friday May 30 with limited service. No rural delivery and one city delivery in the morning. stamp and general delivery windows open from to 12 o'clock. mail placed in boxes as usual.
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Roosevelt pledges unbounded aid to sea lanes in war crisis
President Roosevelt declared a national emergency and vowed the United States will do whatever is necessary to ensure safe delivery of war supplies to England. He accused Hitler and the Axis of plans to conquer the world and threaten the United States, warning that the war is coming very close to home and that armed forces will be used to repel attack.
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Roosevelt set to speak on convoy policy and emergency
President Roosevelt plans a special press conference by Wednesday to clarify the convoy question. Reports note confusion lingered after his address, with emphasis on freedom of the seas and a shift to active resistance against German sea gains. The proclamation premised a state of full emergency, demanding readiness across military, naval, air and civilian defenses to deter aggression and encirclement in the hemisphere.
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Winant Heads Home to Talk With FDR
United States Ambassador John Winant left England on Wednesday to fly to Washington and confer with President Roosevelt. He plans to return within two weeks to report after learning of the Hood sinking. Accompanied by Benjamin Cohen, he aims to study Roosevelt's radio speech en route.
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British Sunk French Tanker and Axis Liner in Med Losses
The admiralty reported heavy new losses in the Mediterranean. A French tanker of about 8,000 tons bound for Tripoli was sunk, along with an 18,000-ton Axis liner thought to carry about 4,000 troops to Libya. A 6,000-ton transport and a 4,000-ton tanker were also likely damaged or sunk amid Italian escort by warships.
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Tripoli
Lewisville to Graduate 18 Seniors in Commencement
Lewisville Ark plans commencement exercises Thursday evening for eighteen high school seniors. Valedictorian Marzelle Formby and salutatorian Dorothy Tackett will lead the ceremony. diplomas by J R Meaders. Baccalaureate speaker was Dr David Shepperson of El Dorado.
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Lewisville High School
Marzelle Formby
Dorothy Tackett
J. R. Meaders
David Shepperson
First Presbyterian Church
el Dorado
Wayne Bray
Louis Armstrong
N. D. Barrel
James Bray
Alice Frazier
Gladys Hanson
Leroy Hurst
Stewart Landes
Ruth King
Irene Lester
Leo Lewis
Charles McClendon
Robert Smith
G. W. Stacey
Hazel Taent
Marylin Whinhead
Billy Moore Hurst
Roosevelt speech shapes Axis responses on freedom of seas
The Associated press summary notes Roosevelt’s fireside chat signaling U S resolve to resist Axis attempts to control the seas. Berlin papers claim it will face Nazi rejection while British and Allied coverage celebrates the President’s stance, noting Congress grants war powers though the Commander-in-Chief directs naval action.
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Autogyro Used to Check Game Controls in Alaska
Seattle reports autogyro planes used to inspect Alaska game resources. Frank Dufresne of the Alaska Game Commission notes air operations involve up to 40 landings daily across vast regions. He argues Alaska lags 50 years behind the US in fish and game regulation, stressing careful management over spread of propaganda.
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