Waste-paper basket incident sparks debate on democracy
Doris Larue, 31, a RFC employee in Detroit, hurled a waste-paper basket from the 8th floor at Willkie, causing serious injury to 19-year-old Betty Wilson. President Roosevelt condemned the act and vowed to discharge the worker. The incident drew wider talk on campaign ethics and the private class in American politics.
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Wendell Willkie
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Indy
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America
Italy Warns U S Not to Enter War
Rome reports Premier Mussolini warned that Japan plans to attack Singapore if Britain blocks its Orient policy or if the United States enters the war. The warning cites overwhelming Axis strength and labels Singapore a strategic British outpost in East Asia. Rumors of Italian occupation near Matruh, Egypt circulated but lacked confirmation.
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Mussolini
Japan
Singapore
England
Appoliné
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Matruh
Barrani
Alexandria
Egypt
Gasoline tax turnback funds distributed to Hempstead County
The state treasurer released county allocations for the third quarter of 1940 totaling 331,038.18 dollars in gasoline tax turnback funds. Hempstead County received 4,705.37 dollars in this distribution.
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Hempstead County
Little Rock
Hempstead
Roosevelt to Speak in Dayton on October 12
The White House said President Roosevelt will deliver a nonpolitical national defense speech from a special train at Dayton Ohio on October 12. The announcement notes the event as unique in its format and purpose.
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Dayton
Washington
White Teause
Oho
Epigram and Epithets Puzzle From Cranium Crackers
Five clues start with epi. Pick the fitting word: 1 epitaph, 2 epicure, 3 epiglottis, 4 epithet, 5 epigram. Each choice tests knowledge of etymology and common terms.
Hope Builders Supply forms for new lumber yard
Articles filed with the secretary of state show Hope Builders Supply of Hope authorized 150 shares no par value and 15060 paid in. incorporators John B. Lowe Ralph M. Williams and George W. Peck. The yard is under construction on the Frisco right of way between the Frisco depot and Hype Auto used car lot with an outlet on West Third Street. George W. Peek previously managed a lumber yard here before moving to Arkadelphia.
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Little Rock
Hope Builders Supply Company
Hope
John B. Lowe
Ralph M. Williams
George W. Peck
Arkadelphia
Jumber
Frisco
Hype Auto Company
West Third Street
George W. Peek
Cotton New York Prices Open and Close Mixed
December cotton opened at 9.58, closed at 9.57 to 9.58, Middling spot stood at 9.91 as the market closed.
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New York
Reds Tie World Series With 5-3 Victory Over Tigers
The Cincinnati Reds evened the World Series at one game apiece by beating Detroit 5-3 behind Bucky Walters three hit pitching. Rowe took the loss for the Tigers after a rough fourth inning that featured a two run homer by Ripple and a three run Reds burst. Greenberg doubled home a run later in the game as Detroit added two more in the sixth before the final tally.
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Bucky Walters
Reds
Walters
Lynwood
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Greenberg
Webers
McCasky
F. McCormek
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Meyer
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Rowe
Jommy Ripple
Tigers
Gehringer
Hank Greenberg
Detroit
P T A Council to Meet Here in Hope County
The Hope Congregation of Parents and Teachers council holds its annual School of Instruction at Hope High on Saturday October 5 starting 9 30 a m Mrs Herbert Stephens District No 13 Director aids in the meeting County units invited to attend and organize the county council Lunch served free in the Cafeteria under ex parents supervision The program runs 9 30 Registration 10 Assembly 10 20 Reading of Objectives 10 40 P T A program and duties of officers Round table discussion 1 00 Philosophy of P T A 2 30 Highlights of the meeting
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City Council of the Hope Congress of Parents &Teachers
Herbert Stephens
America
Frank Mason
Polmes
Bernarel O'Dwyer
Ofivers
Dorsey Me
Ruth Taylor
Luneh
Parent-Teacher Association
Congress Publicaliens
C. D. Lester
Object Lesson Stronger Than He Figured On
Louisville Ky Law Director Hal O Williams found a box of stamps lying in the open after his office closed He hid the box for a prank then went home The next morning police were fingerprinting staff and an officer questioned workers after the employer reported the theft/alleged prank
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Louisville, Kydio
Hal O. Williams
Jessen
Students Pay Own Way At Indiana University
Bloomington reports a survey of 982 undergraduates by Mary Crawford of the economics department. Women averaged expenses of 482.70 dollars while men averaged 621.07 dollars. The note adds a Sudan fact about gum arabic supply.
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Ind
Indiana Universial
Jessi
Mary MN. Crawford
Magnolia A&M to Meet Paris Junior College Dragons
Magnolia A M Muleriders open the season against Paris Junior College Dragons at Hammons Stadium Thursday night. Gate five cents, with Magnolia claiming readiness and reinforcements including Shelton returning from injury and Parks generating passes. Paris' veteran lineup features co captains Griffin and Roach, Stribling and Moss among others as both teams forecast strong showings in a non conference clash.
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Hurst
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Arkansas
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Clemey
Tate
James Griffin
Donald
Whiz) Roach
Mogata
Arthur Casey
Garterback
Dallas
Joe Stribling
Texarkana
J. TD
Tiny) MecComig
Bogata
Leon Moss
Greenville
Lyndall Surratt
Edd Anderson
Honey Grove
Sumner Smith
Athens
Ed Guiui
Weatherford College Coyotes
Austin College
Sherman
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Redding
McCormick
Goodman
Moore
Cor McGee
Hope Students Hold Honors at Hendrix College
Former Hope High School students at Hendrix College excel in activities. E P Young Jr elected freshman class senator and member of Hendrix Mens club. Martha Houston and J T Luck chosen to sing with Hendrix Choristers after tryouts. Edward Lester named editor of the Troubadour yearbook. Robert Jewell joins the football team.
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Hendrix College
E. P. Young, Jr
Hendrix Mens Club
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J. M. Houston
J.T. Luck
Fred Luck
Hendrix
J. Glenn Metcalf
Luck
Dward Lester
Chester Lester
Robert Jewell
Albert Jewell
Parker to Speak as Rotary District Governor Nominee
Gov. Parker of the Rotary club in Jonesboro and secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy will address the Rotary Club of Hope on Friday October 4. He will discuss club administration with President Ly Man Armstrong, Secretary Royce Smith and others. Parker was nominated in Hot Springs and elected district governor at the Havana Rotary Convention, serving until the 1941 Denver convention. The 138th district includes 52 clubs in Arkansas with about 1825 Rotarians in 60 countries.
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Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
Rotary Club of
Jonesboro
Rotary Club of Hope
Ly Man Armstrong
Royce Smith
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Hot Springs
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Cuba
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Arkansas
Pass thriller eyed as Bobcats face Beebe Friday
Hope fans anticipate a high scoring night as coach Foy Hammons confirms planned passing both ways. Richard Stanford, who threw for El Dorado last week, is expected to start for Hope while Beebe and others also emphasize passing. Martindale, Clark, Jewell, and Oliver report injuries or hospital care, and Beebe’s ball club is also oriented to passing. The Hope second team travels to Texarkana Thursday for a game with the Win City seconds.
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Foy Hammons
Hammon
Richard Stanford
el Dorado
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Martindale
Jewell
Oliver
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Texas
Win-City
Live rattlesnake captured by D Parsons in Bod Ean Creek
A live rattlesnake with all 12 rattles was captured Wednesday by Dean Parsons former Bobcat football star in Bod ean creek bottoms He looped boot string around its neck and placed it in a box then transported it to Hope for display later that afternoon A second rattler was sighted but the third escaped posing no further danger
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Dean Parson
Bodean Creek
Parsons
Hope
Fulton Student Elected Magnolia Sophomore Officers
Charles Rowland of Fulton has been elected vice president of the Magnolia sophomore class at A. & M. College. Other officers include Billy Greeny Stephens as president and Mary Lou Lemport Texerkans as secretary, with the group listing officers for the class.
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Magnolia
Charles Rowland
Fulton
Bee
A. & IM. College
Billy Greeny
Stephens
Mary Lou Lemport
Texerkans
First Baptist to Open Revival in Coming Weeks
Revival plans move forward as officials expect the event to be the greatest in years at First Baptist. Dr C C Warren of Little Rock is chosen to preach, with details on Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock and its strong attendance, staff, and growth cited from a recent Arkansas Baptists writeup.
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First Baptist Church
C. C. Warren
Little Rock
Immanuel Church
J. B. Duck
Central Baptist Church
Mygrollg
Wil
Many Change As Chamberlain Resigns Post
Reported shifts in British government follow Chamberlain stepping down as leader. Herbert Morrison linked to Home Secretary post while policy shifts loom amid wartime pressure. Housing and security roles noted in cabinet reorganization as London endures air raids and anti aircraft activity.
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R Vison
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Noe and Weiss Indicted on Tax Evasion Charges in New Orleans
James Noe former interim governor and Democratic national committeeman and Seymour Weiss hotelman were indicted by a federal grand jury in New Orleans on income tax evasion charges. Also named was the Win or Lose Oil Company in the proceeding.
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New Orleans
James Noe
Huey Long
Sam Jones
Seymour Weiss
Win, Or Lose Oil Company
Thought on God as a circle by Empedocles
A fragment quoting Empedocles that defines God as a circle whose center is everywhere and circumference nowhere, reflecting a philosophical view on deity and infinity.
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Empedocles
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