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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1940
Page
1
The report notes wartime budget milestones from 1918 with national defense totals and escalating military funds. It cites a peak wartime mark of 27,063,1000 and minimums guiding expenditures for the army and naval buildup, including equipment and ships as mobilization accelerates.
The conscription law called for registering more than 16.5 million women for selective service and the defense tax law aims to raise 1.006 billion dollars annually. It places the heaviest federal tax burden on U. S. citizens since World War I, with an additional 2.05 million people with small incomes becoming taxpayers next March 15. Exceptions.
The McCleary Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri announces a two page up to date booklet on piles fistula and colon disorders. Request a FREE copy by postcard to the clinic address. No charge. It may save suffering and money. Send today.
Congress passed a broad tax package raising a 10 percent surcharge and boosting excise taxes on tobacco liquor autos tires and radios while imposing a graduated no-war-millionaires tax on excess profits. A 31 percent corporate levy raises the effective rate over 25 000 earnings. Funding includes 91 million for farm aid and 1 157 billion for eight months of relief beginning July 1. Hatch act strengthened for federal state workers and campaign limits set at 5 000. Reciprocal trade program extended for three years and hearings opened on proposed anti third term legislation.
Richmond story of P L Irving Thomas Jr who joined the Canadian Black Watch after running out of dishes and failing to receive an air force call. He planned to be an air force mechanic, turned to dishwashing, and enlisted in the Black Watch after six weeks.
Betty Clark advises readers on foot care including relief for inflammation and calluses. She suggests using a pumice stone, mentholated cream, baths with historic preparations, talcum powder, and lubricating creams for winter care. The piece blends practical tips with period remedies and sample anecdotes.
A serialized tale unfolds with Buck Mentor guiding players amid coach Landis controversy. Players pledge solidarity to strike against perceived injustices while Buck urges discipline and readiness for a pivotal game against East. Tense family dynamics surface as Buck contemplates future coaching decisions.
In a chaotic scene on a prime time field, Buck Mentor rails at scrubs using varsity plays while Bill counters with resolve. Landis, a heavy, red-faced figure, orders discipline as tension rises between players, assistants, and Dot as the drugstore meet turns tense with flirtation and taunting. The fragment ends with a tease of continuation.
Washington report on the veto of a proposed bill to punish homing pigeons. President Roosevelt returns the measure to Congress, calling it unnecessary and noting the defense department would handle future needs. The piece recounts pigeon thefts and the risk of messages intercepted from racing birds, with local figures cited in the debate.
The piece discusses pigeon theft during wartime and government responses. It notes lawmakers failed to craft a deterrent strong enough for would be grabbers. Dr Pfeifer advocates causes such as uniform gravestones in national cemeteries, prompting mixed support.
Fragmented OCR text shows parents complaining during a campaign event. Mentions boys, army, and sellers. Debate tone hints at a political rally with unclear details and damaged phrases.
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