National defense and production urged to meet emergency
The editor criticizes Harold Ickes and argues for a shift from social welfare toward increased industrial production to support national defense. It urges a double track industrial system, notes soil erosion dangers, and praises the Wild Life Federation's conservation efforts as essential to long term national well being.
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Nalion
Vieia
Eles
America
Chamber of Commerce
Amerie
Uae
Europe
United States
National Wild Life Federation
Ching
al Mans
Wild Life Federation
Rankus
Japs Threaten Dutch Indies in Axis Alignment Signal
Tokyo reports quote Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka reaffirming Japan's adherence to the tripartite pact and signaling a potential reconsideration of its peaceful policy toward the South Seas if international developments force a shift. He cautioned that Japan may reassess its stance should talks stall.
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Tokyo
Yosuke Matsuoka
Japan
Pto
South Seas
Matsuoka
Netherlandia
Mitsuoka
Jaman
Henee
Dupain
4-H Club Meet Draws 2218 Attendees
Bad weather limited attendance to 1684 members of Arkansas 4-H Clubs at the University of Ackamsas Grand Experiment Station. Three study days closed Monday afternoon with 2218 total attendees. Demonstrations and talks on farming and livestock care were led by W. J. Jernigan Miss Ella Posey and George We Ware. More than 3000 members attended last year.
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Southhwost Arkinsans
Bedyshuly
University of Ackamsas Grand Experiment Station
George We Ware
Junior banker president elected at Arkansas bankers meeting
Heard Williams of El Dorado was chosen Friday as president of the junior session during the Arkansas Bankers Association 19th convention in Hoy Springs.
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Hoy Springs
Arkansas Bankers Association
Heard Willams
EL Doradu
Cranium Crackers Cranium Crackers On the Mound
A quirky quiz from a 19th century style page asks about glove use by pitchers, caution by teams, and naming three hall of fame batters. It includes a math puzzle about selling drinks and fruit at a ball game to determine who made the most profit. Answers on Comte Page.
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Yankees
Dulgors
Giants
Jon DiMayek
Ernie Lombardi
Chaytie Gehringer
Champlen
Gach
Jimmy
Jahnny
Dimmiy
Julico
Diplomas Awarded to 75 Hope High Seniors
Seventy five members of the Hope High School senior class graduated in the third school auditorium as diplomas were awarded by EP Young, president of the school board. Dr. Gaston Foote delivered the principal address urging rational defense. Students Frances Mitchell Thoms Kinser Princes Tomas Gordon spoke on American defense. Various awards were announced including the American History award to Havell Spiders and others. Scholarships awarded included Frances Mitchell to College of the Ozarks and Rosalee Balls to Dodd Girls College. National Honor Society members named: Jimmy Simms Dorothy Henry Martha Ann Mexanly Exigin Jackson Foy Hammons.
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Hope High School
EP. Young
Gaston Foote
Wienfield Memorial
Lite Rock
Warner
Honw
Frances Mitchell
Thoms Kinser
Princes ‘Tomas
Thomas Gordon
James Hanoh Ward
Elf
McFaddin
Awa Ai
College of the Ozarks
Jad
Jimmy Hendrix
Iso
Edward Workman
William Dagforth
Aware
Rosalee Balls
Jack Hoveycutt
Gerald Lee Bales
Mary Etta Presley
Deinighn's
Business College
Lucy B. Lloyd
Peter Business Callere
Rosalee Rolls
Wie Dodd Girls College
Stre
British Trap Alians Forces In Ethiopia And Tobruk Front
British sources report Ethiopian troops under British officers clearing a pocket of resistance in northwest Ethiopia near 40 miles north of Gundu Debstuch after a Fascist withdrawal. In the Tobruk area British forces claim a breakthrough against Axis defenses in western Libya.
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London
Balin
Gundy
Ethiopia
Lake Tana
Tobruk
Power Defense Funds Proposal Sparks Senate Letter
Defense funds for national defense are discussed as Senator Spencer of Ack. issues a public statement citing a suggestion from a production office. The letter from the Office Production Management approves the Suge Beatie amid concerns over allocations in Kane, Missa, Arkansis, and Offubu.
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Washington
Scenptor
Spencer
D.-Ack
Thursdy
William, S. Kaiser
Peribit
Conosteuvilia
Sou
Office Production
Maracement
Suge Beatie
Hope's Pines Pool Opens Amid Summer Heat
Opening week at Hope's Pines Pool brings out bathers as summer weather warms the area. In a photo, Nancy Faye Williams and Marilyn McRae sit on the platform with Mary Wilson and Nancy Sue Robins standing nearby. Lower steps feature Yay Ramsey and Polly Tolleson, while atop the platform are Virginia Cassidy and Nancy Hill.
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Hope’s Pines Pool
Nancy Faye Williams
Marilyn McRae
Mary Wilson
Nancy Sue Robins
Yay Ramsey
Polly Tolleson
Virginia Cassidy
Nancy Hill
French Ship Intercepted in Trinidad Port Scene
In Port of Spain a British cruiser intercepted a French merchant ship Wiwwipey as passengers reportedly quaffed champagne awaiting arrival in Martinique. The cruiser fired warnings and compelled the ship to Trinidad. The incident involved hundreds of passengers and claims of German slave trade activity in the region.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
Marlinique
Martinique
Bethlehem Church Singing on June 1
A church singing event at Bethlehem Church is announced for Sunday June 1. The gathering is open to the public with the First organ of the body and Hope on Highway 2 noted in the brief notice. Community members are invited to attend as the season begins.
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Bethlehem Church
Highway 2
Finland faces severe food shortages and ration cuts
Report from Helsinki details a government curtailing meat rations to five meals per person and limiting beer and drinks through June. Bread supplies are stretched as the fourth quarter measures cut bread allocations and reduce other essentials during a serious food crisis.
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Helsinki
Singing on Sunday at Spring Hill
The regular monthly singing at Spring Hill was announced for Sunday, June 1st by 0. 3. Phillips. Several old quarrels are noted and the public is invited to attend.
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Spring Hill
Phillips
First Italian Plane Reported in Iraq
A British RAF report said Italian aircraft were present in Iraq for the first time Friday. British ground forces reportedly shot down some Italian planes as RAF planes engaged targets in the area.
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Iraq
Cairo
Tilejan
British Forces Near Baghdad After Capturing Khanugta
British troops advanced from the west toward Baghdad, within roughly five miles of the city after taking Khanugta. Heavy rains and a damaged bridge slowed progress, but officials said the force had covered about 13 miles in the last 24 hours. Rashid Ali al-Gailani reportedly fled to Iran with King Feisal II.
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London
Baghdad
Khanugta
Rashid Ali al Gailani
Tas
Fisto
Iran
Feisal
Crete falls as Germans gain control amid Allied retreat
Reports from New York dispatches relay British and Axis statements on Crete as German forces advance. Retimo and Canes fallen, hundreds of Allied prisoners captured, while Mussolini’s command claims several hundred prisoners and continued eastward attack. British and German reports describe evacuations to Alexandria and ongoing bombardment by Luftwaffe.
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New York
Withdial
Childdren
Wilety
Crete
Associated Press
Los Down
Adolf Hitler
Kith
G. Freyberg
Imperial
Middle East
Agai
DNB
Officiel
Germans News Age
Mediterrane Island
Retimo
Candia
Canes
Sky
Mussolini
Alexandria
Egypt
Civilian Guard Exercises Spark Nationwide Alert
The Associated Press reports a nationwide civilian and military guard drill sparked by sabotage fears. Across the country defense plants faced sudden alerts, with 14 000 soldiers at Fort Dix and a practice alert at Pt Custer Michigan, while officers struggled with the realism. The War Department denied official instructions guiding precautions, yet alert maneuvers could be ordered, and anti aircraft guns were set atop California plants as ships in Los Angeles harbor were floodlit.
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Associated Press
New England
California
Fort Dix
N. J
Pt. Custer
Michigan
War Department
Washington
Los Angeles
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Alex. H. Washburn
Harald Ickes
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Willis Thornton
Dutch Indies
Comte
Hope
Rev. Foote
Defense Funds For Power
Power Line Fund
Finland
Frida
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