German Losses at Leningrad Said Heavy By the Associated Press
German siege armies around Leningrad reportedly suffered massive losses with about 100000 men dead on the south and southwest approaches. Romanian losses near Odessa reach 160000 as Russians report gains and counterattacks along the eastern front.
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Leningrad
Associated Press
Odessa
Newport
Red Star
Estonia
Novgorod
Kharkov
Novi
Donets River
Ukraine
DNB
Kharkev
Poltava
Vorskla
Follava
Red Army
Gor- Tan
Kiev
Crimea
London
Perekap
Berlitz
Ligh Command
Petrozavodsk
Leningesd-Murmansk
Fight for a bridge to open Little Missouri farmland
Readers urged Hope to back a bridge across the Little Missouri near Bowen to connect DBlovings to Delight and open Pike county river bottom country to Hope. The piece recalls a 1930s plan moved by Prescott and Pike Lodge, notes 60 000 acres lost to the Southwestern Proving Ground, and argues for brave public works despite world turmoil and wartime distractions.
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Hempstead County
Southwestern Proving Ground
Delight
Little Missouri River
Pike County
Hope
Litte Missouri River
Bowen
Blevins
Pike
Iron Highway
Murfreesboro
Prescott
Little
Missouri
Lite
4Cranium Crackers Pigskin Quiz Fall football season quiz
Fall and football are with us again and this snappy quiz asks which new coaches lead Notre Dame Ohio State and Southern California this fall. It also queries penalties when referees signal with wrist or hip, differences among wingback tailback and fullback, and positions of Don Snavely Bil De Correvent and Frankie Alberts.
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Notre Dame
Ohio State
Southern California
Don Snavely
Columbia
Bil de Correvent
Northwestern
Frankie Alberts
Sunsford
University of Missour
Commons Vote New Tax Bill to Finance War Costs
The House of Commons approved a war credit of one billion pounds requested by Chancellor Wood to cover rising war costs. Daily expenditures currently exceed 44 million dollars, more than half the peak WWI level. The funds are to last at the present rate until about December.
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London
House of Commons
Channcelor Wood
Annual County Free Fair Set for Oct. 13-18
The Hempstead County Free Fair will be held at Pair Park from October 13 to 18. A. W. Libbeman, president of the Fair association, announced plans for another big event featuring the Lang shows with Octopus, Skooter, Hammer and Caterpillar. Exhibits from farm organizations, 4-H, and home demonstration clubs will be showcased with $980 in U. S. Defense Savings stamps offered as premiums. The five day calendar includes judging of exhibits, livestock, beef and dairy cattle, horses, mules, entertainment contests, and award presentations across Tuesday to Saturday.
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Hempstead County
A. W. Libbeman
The
Fair Association
de Lang
U. S. Defense
FFA
Italian Sub Attacks Convoy In Mediterranean Action
Italian subs reportedly torpedoed at least two ships in an attack on a British convoy returning to Gibraltar after battles with Italian torpedo planes. Five subs allegedly scored hits. six British planes were shot down in five engagements. Local high command cited Italian raids on British depots at Matruch Egypt and German strikes on Tobruk harbor.
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Rome
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Africa
Matruch
Egypt
Tobruk
Bengali
Tripoli
Dewey's Foresight Shapes Manila Bay Victory
The article outlines Commodore George Dewey's preparation before the Spanish American War, detailing his study of maps and texts on the Philippines, his orders to proceed to the Philippine Islands, and his rapid, disciplined approach to drill and logistics as he moved toward Manila Bay, with the Brooklyn and other ships ready for action.
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Dewey
Manila Bay
The
Philippines
U. S
Cuba
United States
Manila
George Dewey
Mantifa Bay
Navy Department
Washington
Japan
United States Navy
Library of Congress
Spain
Far East
U.S. S. Bruce
Hong Kong
U. S. Asiatic Squadron
Pacific
U. S. Naval Base
San Francisco
Brooklyn
Philippine Islands
Manus
A Few Kind Words About the New Federal Tax Bill
A satirical take on the new federal tax bill notes how higher taxes reduce spending and demand, with quips about cigarette tax, liquor and wine taxes, gas tax, car use tax, and boat and yacht levies. It mocks Congress and highlights varied rates and exemptions in a lighthearted voice.
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Federal Treasury
Congress
Treasury
Food Stamp Purchases High in August in Southern States
Economic Section of the Surplus Marketing Administration in Dallas reports August spending by Food Stamp Program clients in 13 Southern States totals 6.98 million dollars in groceries. Blue stamps account for 3.38 million, with items including dried fruits, beans, potatoes, and vegetables. orange stamp purchases total 3.78 million for enriched flour and other staples. Free blue stamps funded 1.36 million dozen eggs valued at 1.51 million. The program broadens markets for farmers and improves nutrition for participating families.
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Surplus Marketing Administration
Dallas
Amer
City Missionary Declares Strong Support in Acts Verse
A Bible quotation from Acts 18 10 proclaims assurance that God is with believers and will protect them in a city, stating I have much people in this city and none shall harm thee. The verse emphasizes divine presence and safety for the faithful community.
Texarkanian Shot Fatally Wounded at Downtown Bus Station
Texarkanian Lee Clements, 37, was shot in the abdomen and died on a downtown bus station sidewalk. Prosecuting Attorney Dennis Williams filed a murder charge against Harry H. Oliver, who waited on scene until police took him into custody. Sheriff's deputy said witnesses placed a prior fight at a nearby filling station.
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Texarkana
Lee Clements
Dennis Williams
Harry H. Oliver
Clements
Oliver
W. E. Davis
Clement
Woman Hurt in Auto Accident Near Tyler
One woman tourist was hurt and another escaped with bruises when a Chevrolet sedan tire blew out on U S 67 between Sheppard and Hope causing the car to leave the road and turn over. Mrs H Green Jr of Tyler sustained injuries and was taken to Julia Chester hospital. her companion Miss Celine Morgan of Flint, Texas, had minor bruises.
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Olack
Sheppard
Hope
U. S
L. 5
Dillahunty
Tom Middlebrooks
H. Green, Jr
South
Beverly Street
Tyler
Texas
Julia Chester Hospital
Celine Morgan
Flint
Mrs. Green
U S Soldiers Land at Reykjavik Delayed Arrival
U S Army troops commanded by Maj. Gen. Charles Bone steel have arrived in Reykjavik to bolster the growing garrison. They were met on arrival by Maj. Gen. H C Curtis, head of British forces, as the post grows in importance at the northern frontier.
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Reykijavik
U.S
Charles Bonesteel
Gibraltar
H. C. Curtis
Southwest District Singing at Spring Hill October 4 5
The southwestern district singing convention will meet at Spring Hill on Saturday night October 4 and all day Sunday October 5. All lovers of good music are invited to attend and urged to bring songbooks and luncheon. LO. Mussolini has fo chin in on every controversy to keep up the delusion he is still a going cancer.
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Carlyle
Paris
United States
Lucrece Hupgins
Washington
Jess
Uncle Sam
Spring Hill
Mussolini
U S Leaders Call Postwar Role At ABA Convention
Secretary of Navy Knox urged cooperation with Britain to shape a postwar international order. He argued the United States must provide leadership, defend freedom of the seas, and deter aggression abroad rather than at home, envisioning a combined U S Britain dominance of the maritime region to contain Germany.
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Indianapolis
Knox
Tokyo
U. S
Navy
American Bar Association
Britain
Germany
Four Dutchmen Executed In Netherlands Sabotage Case
NEW YORK German radio said four persons were executed and a fifth sentenced to life imprisonment for sabotage and espionage in the Netherlands. The sentences were ordered by a special war court under the German commander in occupied territories. One man allegedly shot a German railway worker. the others were said to be involved in communist activities. London Reuters reports a state of emergency proclaimed in three more districts of the Bohemian Protectorate, within 24 hours of Reinhard Heydrich’s appointment to quell outbreaks.
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New York
Netherlands
Sperial
London
Reuters
Prague
Fleuponn
Bohemia-Mo
Yankees Top Dodgers 3-2 In opener of 1941 World Series
The New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 3-2 to take game one of the 1941 World Series. Red Ruffing pitched a full game, facing 58,000 as Gordon hit a homer for the Yankees and Keller scored on Dickey's double. Dodgers starter Davis left in the sixth after allowing six hits, while Casey and Allen shut down New York after the sixth.
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New York Yankees
Red Ruffin
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ruffin
Davis
Brooklyn
Casey
Allen
Yankees
Gordon
Yanks
Keller
Bill Dickey
Dodger
Gwen
Reese
Owen
Kellar
Dickey
An Gordon
Hugh Casey
Tih
Riggs
Johnny Allen
Dodgers
Medwick
Heese
Franks
Instruction in First Aid Here First Aid Classes Begin
Grant Wallace of El Dorado, a certified Red Cross instructor, will lead First Aid classes starting Monday October 6 at 7 PM at the Hope Adult Education Center. An afternoon session may be added if enough people enroll. The center offers free public courses and issues Red Cross certificates upon regular attendance.
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Grant Wallace
el Dorado
Red Cross
Hope Adult Education Center
Wallace
State Department of Education
The
Works Projects Administration
Final Rites for A. L. Felix
A. L. Felix, 71, lifelong Hope resident, died Monday in a local hospital. Survived by two sons Vernon of Little Rock and Albert Felix of Hollywood California, three daughters Mrs. Carl La Manga Lorraine Belxi and Mrs. Hayden E. Bone, two sisters Mrs. Edward Gardner and Mrs. Verda Yates, and brother John L. Miller. Funeral services set for 10 a m Wednesday at Ruebel & Co. Little Rock, with Rev H G Bolin of Capitol View Methodist church officiating.
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A. L. Felix
Hope
Vernon
Little Rock
Albert Felix
Hollywood
Cal
Carl la Manga
Lorraine Belxi
Hayden E. Bone
Edward Gardner
Verda Yates
John L. Miller
Chatham
Ruebel & Co
H. G. Bolin
Capitol View Methoxtist Church
Denver Enacts Chimney Requirement for New Homes
Denver officials pass a city ordinance mandating chimneys in all new houses to prevent reliance on gas heating and guard against potential gas-line sabotage. The measure cites possible gas supply disruptions and aims to avert fuel shortages and untold suffering.
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Denver
Texas
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Alex, H. Washburn
By Willis Thornton
Commons
Tom Wolf Ner
George
SMA
Reykjavik
Bar Association
Bohemia-Moravia
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