Watermelon juice canning eyed by Arkansas interests
A 1941 Hope Arkansas inquiry from A G Whidden of Arkansas Power and Light cites possible development of canned watermelon juice. He suggests consulting chemists from major can firms and warns of over-promoter risk, urging independent verification while noting local need for canneries to counter overproduction in fruit and vegetable sectors.
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Hope Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia
Star
C. of C
A. C. Moreland
American
Continental Can
California
Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas
Missouri
Hope
Ex-Champion Max Schmeling Killed in Crete Escape
Cairo dispatch reports former heavyweight champion Max Schmeling killed during Crete escape attempt as he was being moved to a field hospital. An ambulance driver from New Zealand described a chaotic scene with German parachutists and a dogfight, noting Schmeling grabbed a weapon but was ultimately shot.
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Cairo
Max Schmeling
Crete
New Zealand
Egypt
America
Atcent
Max Schmellig
Meenre Petheteg
Schmeling
Max
Hints on Japan relation amid U S policy stance
Washington officials reported no change in United States policy toward Japan. Hull answered queries about Japan's omission in the president's address while some legislators cited a belief that asulamese adherence to the Axis was weakening. Sources said the president sought to appease anti Axis elements in Japan amid reports of business influence in Tokyo shaping decisions over military factions.
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Wasidington
U. 8
Regisres
Japan
Hull
Lid Pat Wins
Tokyo
President Adopts Strategy of Silence
Washington report notes Roosevelt shifts to silence on future delivery methods amid unclear plans for Gevat Bui tah. A service official described avoiding telegraphs as deliberate amid a tense communications era with the world.
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Washington
Pi— Provident
Roosevelt
Cranium Crackers in Small Towns Quiz
Locate Harpers Ferry Fredericksburg Concord Edwoe Coulee City and identify the notable events that occurred there as featured in this puzzle clue as printed in Cony Page.
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New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
U. S
Harpers Ferry
Fredericksburg
Concord
Edwoe
Coulee City
Not Too Strong Yet Strong Enough on Democracy
Willis Thornton argues Americans must safeguard democratic institutions without overreach. He recalls Lincoln's question on whether a government can stay strong enough in emergencies, urging balanced strength to defend liberty while preserving production and essential freedoms. He notes past wartime measures and the need to steer policy to avoid eroding democratic spirit.
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Linenin
Lincoln
Bridge Head for Sea Borne Troops Is Won
The Allied hold on Crete weakened as German forces seized Suda Bay on the island west coast and entered Candia, with Italian troops reported in action. British HQ admitted heavy casualties and a deteriorating situation as Nazi reinforcements landed and transport planes ferried troops to Crete. The British fought to hold the eastern end while attempting to land more forces, but German air and sea power threatened their positions.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Suda Bay
Candid
Crete
Candia
Prine
High
Almyra Bay
Sail Navi
London
Suda T
Btuka
Haly
Phamber
National Park Visitors Reach 16 Million in 1940
The 1940 travel year ended in September with 16,141,899 visitors to U S national parks and monuments, including men women and children. Various directions and cloud observations appear in mountains as the report notes ongoing scenic appeals.
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National Park
National Parks and Monuments
The
United States
Daylight Saving Time Urged To Save Power In Crisis
Interior Secretary Ickes urged nationwide daylight saving time to curb energy use as Federal Power Commission officials warned of a potential historic emergency. He suggested restricting electricity and Sunday gas usage, possibly extending to night baseball, and called for oil transport limits and a pipeline from the South to the East to ease shortages.
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Washington
Ickes
U. S
Federal Power Commission
Icke
To Hold Guards in Service
Washington reports that indefinite military service for the National Guard is seen as certain due to President Roosevelt’s proclamation of an unlimited national emergency. A request to Congress to extend the 251,000 guardsmen beyond the year is anticipated as a logical move given a perceived threat to American security.
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Washington
National Guard
Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt Warns of Broad Nazi Threat in Western Hemisphere
President Roosevelt, addressing Americans and leaders of 21 republics and Canada, warned Tuesday of Nazi moves that could threaten Western Hemisphere safety. He proclaimed the nation in a state of unlimited national emergency and outlined potential developments that could escalate danger.
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Roosevelt
Hemisphere
Dominion of Canada
Hope High School Graduation Thursday Night Event
Seventy five members of the Hope High School senior class will receive diplomas at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony features E. P. Young as speaker with the subject National Defense. Highlights include processional, invocations, music, class address, and awards. A second note references Port of London distance and Minnesota infant mortality rates.
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Hope High School
E. P. Young
Giston Foote
Winfield Memorial Church
Little Rock
Kenneth L. Spare
America
E. PF. Young
Frances Mitchell
Thanas Kinser
Frances Thomas
Thomuas Gordon
Gaston Foute
Helen Crews
Ansounecements
Board of Education
Adams Lumber Co Manager Joins Army
Adams, division manager of Ova Lumber Company headquartered at Prescott, is a reserve first lieutenant who will go on active duty with the Quartermaster Corps next Monday, June 2. He will report for medical examination at Camp Robinson and then serve as assistant to the Zone Construction Quartermaster of Seven at Omaha, Nebraska. Lieutenant Adelaine Was in charge of quen yards at Prescott, Arkadelphia, Nashville and Hope.
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Max Brown Adams
Ova Lumber Company
Prescott
Army
Quartermaster S Corps
Camp Robinson
Dune Seven
Omaha
Nebr
Adéina
Quen
Prescou
Arkadelphia
Nashville
Hope
Buck roast riddle confounds Kansas customer and butcher
In Clay Center Kansas a customer asks for a buck roast and the butcher, skipping pork beef and mutton, admits no such cut. The puzzled shopper wonders if it is deer meat while the banter wanders and ends with a fragment about a club or aid.
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Kas
Police Recover Stolen Autos and Suspects Named
Police recover several stolen vehicles including a 1940 auto from B R Hamm Motor Co and a P J Drake car, with arrests of Phillip Powell for burglary grand larceny and drunk driving. A truck owned by C G Coffee was also recovered, and a bicycle thief Turner linked to Emerson case. A purse with $50 found on Lillie Watson. no charges yet.
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Phillip Powell
B. R. Hamm Motor Co
Hope Police Department
Phillins
Savage
Tate
Tyner
Shipp
P. J. Drake
C. G. Coffee
Will Austin
Hope Negro
Emerson
Arkansas
McGibbons
James William Turner
Homer
Turner
Columbia County
Lexie Carmichael
Lillie Watson
Hope
Old Liberty Church Singing on June 1
An annual all day singing with a picnic dinner will be held Sunday June 1 at Old Liberty Church. Twelve quartets have been invited and are expected to attend. The public is invited.
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Old Liberty Church
Eden Warns Europe Must End German Aggression
London dispatch quotes Anthony Eden pledging decisive action against German deeds. He argues for peace terms linked to free economic cooperation while distinguishing Britain from any appeasement. Eden praises Roosevelt as guiding a resolute world-wide strategy and stresses that victory is essential to secure lasting peace and freedom in Europe and beyond.
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London
Anthony Eden
Brita
Eden
Europe
Roosevelt
Little Missouri Dam Advances Initiatives
Telegram received late Thursday from Congressman Oren Harris discusses funding for initiation of power flood control and navigation improvements along Terre Noire and Ozan creeks including the Little Missouri Dam project.
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Oren Harris
Chinel
Terre Noire
Ozan
Hope Students Are Selected for Advanced ROTC
Two Hope boys among twelve Henderson State youths named for advanced ROTC. Dorsey Fuller and Gan Pilkinton will receive the commission of second lieutenant in the U S Army after two years of training. Applicants must have high scholastic average and two years basic training. Fuller was elected president of his class.
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Hope
Henderson
Dorsey Fuller
Gan Pilkinton
U. S. Army
Young Fuller
Fulkerson Visits Hope During Weeklong Stop
Jack Fulkerson former Bobcat football star and LSU sophomore record holder arrived in Hope Wednesday night for a weeklong visit staying with Mr and Mrs C P Tole on South Main Street.
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Jack Fulkerson
Bobcat
Louisiana State University
Tigers
Hope
C. P. Tole
Lesun
South Main Street
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Adams, Lumber Co
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Cope Negro
B. R. Hamm Garage
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Okeh
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