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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1941
Page
4
Congressman Smith of Virginia warned in the House that he would oppose arming merchant ships unless U S actions curb domestic unrest. He argued wage rises and strikes threaten national defense and could undermine foreign policy, urging backbone against labor pressure while maintaining civil liberties.
In the Commons Laborite Emanuel Shinwell urged Britain to form a second fighting front beside Russia with options in Libya. He pressed for an answer on why Libyan action has been delayed and warned that failure to move assumes equipment shortages. Debate touched on imperial defense, Russian reactions, and U S labor movement signals amid wartime production challenges.
Amid disaffections from administration ranks the House heard a bipartisan appeal on revision of the Neutrality Act. Rep Weedraum declared we are sitting on a day of dynamite as voting neared. Speaker Rayburn predicted a Senate-approved measure would gain House passage allowing American vessels to carry or sail anywhere in the world.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Timberlake home between Hoye and Bleving on Wednesday night. Insurance sources say the house cost about 5000 when built and was only partly covered. furniture was completely destroyed and uninsured, with total loss likely exceeding 3000.
A brief maxim attributed to Algernon Sidney suggests personal effort attracts divine aid, stating that providence assists only those who take initiative and help themselves. The saying emphasizes self-reliance over passive reliance on fortune or luck.
The Roosevelt administration weighs legislation requiring a cooling off period before defense industry strikes. The plan includes cost of living bonuses, with unions warned of no action on war ship deployments until domestic labor issues are resolved. Fourteen railroad unions representing about 900,000 non operating workers rejected a wage settlement. Bell Aircraft faces renewed walkouts if bargaining does not begin. UAW seeks a 20 cent wage rise hourly and a 75 cent minimum.
The Hope Industrial Council will hold its annual safety meeting at city hall and proving grounds on Thursday night November 20 at 7 4 p m. J S Henderson safety engineer will show moving pictures stressing better labor practices. Certificates will be awarded to industrial plants with no lost time accidents for at least one month. Clyde E Wilhite safety engineer C Q M will speak along with others interested in safety. The CCC Camp will participate reserving 150 seats. Workers in Hope area plants and proving grounds urged to attend.
A Cole Page prompt asks for five of ten scenes of my childhood from The Old Oaken Bucket, the sun shines bright where birds make music all day, identify the song line Mid pleasures and palaces, and locate the gown on the Schnee river and the rarely heard discouraging word, prompting readers to answer.
In Canada thousands of German prisoners of war live under protection in Class 1 custody, allowed to wear German uniforms and write home under censorship. Swiss Protecting Power visits camps, while Canada enforces discipline and permits religious freedom. Since arrival, 64 escape attempts occurred with few successes, including one notable tunnel escape.
Tokyo reports new emergency laws ready for a special Diet session amid signs of growing tension with the United States over the Turkey crisis. Saburo Kurusu has reached Honolulu en route to the U.S. for talks. Prime Minister Tojo and top ministers presented speeches and planned laws to the emperor, including a 31 tax on luxuries.
George Reed Kirk underwent an operation on Wednesday afternoon and was reported resting well on Thursday. More than 1,000,000 trucks are hauling defense goods on United States highways according to the OPM priorities.
Rome reports British land and air forces struck the Gonday front in Ethiopia against the Julian garrison, which resisted fiercely and suffered notable losses. British air raids paused on the Tray area for 10 days but bombed Bengasi, Derna, and other targets. Axis planes attacked Tobruk and Benghazi, the high command said.
A fractured notice lists various Red Cross donations with inconsistent figures. Amounts cited include 233.71 over two days, 1784.61 from Praying Ground, and 125.78 from Donativ Freyints, plus small gifts from L. B. Springer Jr and others. The total appears unsettled as the report continues on Page Five.
The Agricultural Resources and Production Committee of the Hempstead County Defense Council meets Thursday at 1 30 oclock in the courthouse courtroom. A new chair will be elected and new members added as the group reviews plans to sustain Hempstead County agriculture after losses from the Southwestern Proving Ground. All members are urged to attend and Talbot Feild will preside.
German assault troops stormed Kerch fortifications and reportedly captured defense points south of the town. Rome radio and Pravda offered conflicting reports on Kerch and Sevastopol. London officials warned of a new push toward Moscow amid immense casualties and harsh winter weather. German planes bombed Moscow and Leningrad while navies shelled Kronstadt.
All persons planning art exhibits during National Art Week November 17 to 23 are urged to bring displays to city hall by Monday. The exhibit committee will be on hand to arrange displays with Mrs Arch Moore as chairwoman alongside Mrs Ched Hall and Mrs W L Cantley. Sales committee chair is Mrs E A Morsani.
An expert lists the four most powerful women, in order, Queen Elizabeth, Madame Chiang Kai-shek, Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt, and Denna Rachette Muasetini, as the leading figures shaping global influence.
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