Punter Kicks Off Benton Hope Showdown Thursday Night
Benton Panthers meet Hope Rodents in a decisive conference clash at 8 o clock in which a win advances Hope toward the conference crown. J P Moore leads Benton as a top scorer and pivotal playmaker while Hope’s Bobby Ellen counters strong with speed. Coaches emphasize peak condition for the final home game as seniors make their last stand before local fans.
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India’s Freedom Price of War Aid
BAMBAY India Maharelal K. Ganhi demands a pledge of India’s independence as the price of cooperation to the European war. He says the issue is moral since Britain controls India’s wealth through material and military power and can regulate garrisons.
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Workings of the Law of Requital
A compact aphorism attributed to Mostov reflects the idea that the universe balances actions with consequences, asserting that those who give will ultimately receive in return. The saying emphasizes moral reciprocity and universal justice.
True or false: Norway facts from a garbled quiz
The prompt presents five statements about Norway with misspellings and asks which are true or false. The weathered items include incorrect capitals, elections, industry focus, World War alignment, and currency units, requiring evaluation of each claim against historical context.
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First Baptist to See Movie Film
The First Baptist church auditorium hosts a Wednesday night showing of Aviation picture The Better Way prepared by the Southern Baptist executive committee. The film portrays a small town Baptist church’s problems abroad and ends with war scenes including the Shanghai bombing.
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Arrest Made in Hitler Bombing Case in Munich
Berlin reports Gestapo chief Heinrich Minnnler announces arrest of a Munich man in the failed assassination of Adolf Hitler on November 8. Georg Elser, 49, confessed on November 14 after steadfast denials. Eight killed when a beer hall explosion occurred minutes after Hitler left.
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Parole Denied for Ex Boss Pendergast in Federal Denial
Washington report states former boss of the Boss Pendergast era was denied parole Tuesday by the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth. The erratic account notes prior leadership, with sparse details and garbled context from the source text.
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Red Cross Fund Reaches Over $1000 in City Drive
City residents show strong support as the Red Cross fund tally surpasses $1000. Volunteers report steady donations and anticipate continued contributions, highlighting community response and ongoing fundraising efforts.
Bodeaw Township Reaches Quota in Red Cross Roll Call
Bodeaw Township is the first rural area to meet its Red Cross roll call quota with $39.08 raised, including a $30 coin allotment. Township chairman L D Rider, aided by Hugh Keith and A E Jameson, led the drive. Roynee Weisenberger urged other townships to finish by November 25 deadline and report by November 28, while Worthy volunteers like Miss Elizabeth Hanna in Goodlett and Ms. Wilbur Jones in Ozan push efforts countywide.
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John Fitzsimmons Reported Seriously Ill At Home
John Fitzsimmons, a well known local citizen, is reported seriously ill Tuesday at his daughter Mrs Henry Hicks home on the Experiment station road. He is suffering from cardiac asthma. A movement to establish a ten hour day was active in England between 1830 and 1847.
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Announcements Must Be Signed for Publication
The Star will not publish unsigned announcements as signatures are required by management for all notices including weddings engagements births and deaths. Unsigned submissions are rejected or withheld even when lacunae result from an oversight.
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Capone Gang Shifts Focus From Liquor to Gambling and Vice
Chicago grapples with Capone's fading control as allies linger while doubt grows on his leadership. Ralph Capone claims only a modest $50 weekly graft, Nitti once hailed as the brains faces tax‑evasion imprisonment, and Humphreys is cited as top man during his absence amid a list of Chicago vice and gambling chiefs.
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Former Capone Associates Still Active in Chicago Ventures
Former Capone lieutenants remain in Chicago crime networks amid post repeal shifts into legitimate enterprises. Police say the syndicate still controls betting and gambling, with O’Hare linked to Sportsman Park and the Chicago Cardinals. Notable figures such as Nitti, Guzik, Mangano, and Ralph Capone are referenced as having roles or past influence.
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Band Benefit Show at Saenger Friday
Owing to a Thursday football game between Hope and Benton, the High School Band benefit concert at Saenger has been moved to Friday night. Proceeds from advance tickets will help cover expenses for sending the band to Pine Bluff for the Thanksgiving game. The program will feature a longer concert with new elements and details to be announced.
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Postoffice to Observe Holiday on Thanksgiving Day
The Hope post office will mark Thanksgiving Day by presidential proclamation. Post office service will not be fully suspended. one mail delivery will occur on Thursday morning and window service will operate until 9:00 a.m. on Friday.
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England to Push Drive on Neutrals
Britain moves to seize exports of German origin on the high seas in retaliation for alleged violations of international law. Prime Minister Chamberlain announced to the House of Commons as German mineings continue and the Terukuni Maru is sunk off the east coast. The plan targets neutral shipping and expands the blockade to exports.
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Scrap-iron Orders Placed by Britain and Allies
NEW YORK 41 A year old oil order for 850000 tons of scrap iron has been placed in the United States for shipment to England's war burdened steel mills. Italy bought around 130000 tons and Japan 160000 tons.
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Quorum Court Sets 1940 Hempstead Budget and Roads
Hempstead County Quorum Court approved a 1940 budget of 28 330 dollars for county operations, fixed tax rates, elected a tax equalization board and two road commissioners. The budget increases 1 303 from 1939 and includes 300 dollars for a county library project with 3 000 dollars annual support from other sources. No funds were allotted for the county fair. The court chose J S Monroe, T J Drake and B N Martindale for equalization board and Gordon Prescott and E L Rider as road commissioners. Tax levies include state nine mills, county general five, county road three, corporation five, and five percent on the L levy district. County officials reported 1939 expenses at 26 838 with projected revenue of 31 500 for the year.
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Hempstead County Tuberculosis Association Officers Named
Hempstead County organizes a Tuberculosis Association with President Van Hayes and officers from Hope and Washington. Albert Graves elected general chairman with a large slate of county executives. Hope High School journalism department will handle publicity for the event, now in its 32nd annual Christmas Seal sale nationwide.
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Cotton Prices Open in New York Market
The December cotton market opened Tuesday with initial trades at 9.78 cents and closed at 9.81 cents. Middling prices stood at 9.91 cents, reflecting modest movement in the New York futures session.
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