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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
4
Edward J. Flynn, DNC chairman, accuses U S newspapers of a dictatorship by advertisers at a New York press conference, while a Hope editor defends press independence. The piece argues ownership and ad revenue do not equate to editorial control, citing local turnover and the resilience of press freedom.
London reports indicate mass daylight raids by hundreds of German warplanes targeting London and southern England. Despite heavy anti air fire, several formations penetrated defenses, dropping bombs around the capital as alarms sounded throughout the day. Britain plans to remain in London, while Burma road traffic may reopen to arms shipments to China at midnight.
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith. The Folklore of Capitalism by Alfred Sohn-Rethel. Das Kapital by Karl Marx. The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorsten Veblen. Progress and Poverty by Henry George.
Hempstead county reports 1 464 men ages 21 to 36 registered for selective service in a Wednesday drive. Hope Ward 1 led with 388 registrations while Ward 4 and Ward 2 followed. Fulton precinct added 258 registrations as counts from 35 locations were telephoned to Little Rock and draft boards prepared to begin the selection process.
A concise quotation emphasizes wisdom from instruction in moral matters as essential to cultivating the highest type of citizenship, attributed to Theodorr Roosevelt. The text links moral education with civic virtue and prudent conduct.
London reports the Battle of Britain hinges on aircraft output with the London Sunday Dispatch warning that Britain must achieve maximum production to prevail. Raids disrupt night shifts at large factories, delaying gains against Germany, whose prewar air power was already far ahead.
New York Democratic national chairman Edward J. Flynn charged a financial dictatorship of advertisers controls most newspapers. He urged challenges to media independence and questioned front page smear coverage against Republicans, naming The New York Times in particular. Flynn promised to name specific editors later.
Federal Housing Administration assures no discrimination against military age men seeking to buy build or modernize homes under its program and lending institutions may continue to fund such projects. A Stewart McDonald news release notes policy aligns with new military service protection laws and emphasizes insurers contracts while supporting those entering service.
Cotton market in New York opened at 4.00 and closed at 9.46 cents per pound. Middling spot price reported at 9.60 cents.
A WPA report shows 154.2 miles of farm to market roads built in Hempstead County with county cooperation during the five years ending June 30, 1940. The summary details roads, streets, culverts, curbs, sidewalks, and 47 public buildings including 18 educational facilities. Additional projects cover recreation facilities, utilities, sanitation, and mosquito control, with a note on an artificial lake and primitive earthworks.
Hope Bobcats head to Nashville after five straight losses to face the Scrappers Friday night. Jewell and Cumabie are doubtful, Jimmy Simms out several weeks. Bundy and Bradshaw stood out in scrimmage on defense as coach Hammons notes the Scrappers’ two fast backs Gosnel and Underwood. The Hope Junior team travels to Texarkana with Hammons Stadium hosting a second-string game at 45 dollars.
In Columbia Louisiana a jury convicts four Arkansas inmates for the September 2 murder of posseman Frank Gartinen. Bill Medard, Bill Heard, William Landers, and Floyd Boyce now face the automatic death penalty under the verdict.
Col. McAlister of Conway commands the 13th Infantry at the Arkansas National Guard and said the regiment will be called into federal service on November 30. President Roosevelt orders mobilization as quarters near completes at C. Robison. Five officers, including Capt. John M. Lee of Hope, will go to Fort Benning, Georgia for special training.
AP reports Dykstra, 51, University of Wisconsin president, announces public statement on registration exceeding quota. Secretary Stimson notes early enthusiasm as tabulation continues. officials predict final turnout around 16.4 million men, with a possible excess of about 20,000 based on incomplete returns.
Rommel Young, manager, announced a new price policy at the Saenger Theater. From Wednesday to Tuesday tickets are 10 and 25 cents plus tax for all seats, with Saturday at 20 and 20 cents. Children remain 10e and 25c for adults on other days.
Dutch Legion soldiers in Wales operate machine guns shipped from Holland to guard key airfields against Nazi bombers. The unit assists in protecting strategic targets as Allied forces push back across Europe.
Four rural Presbyterian churches in Stokes and Surry counties, served by Rev. L. B. Cowan, pooled funds to buy materials and the congregations completed a manse in a single day, showcasing unity and rapid response to need.
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