Tojo’s regime and morale drives in wartime Japan
In a wartime column by Glenn McKenzie now in Britain, the Hope Star notes Tokyo’s weekly morale broadcasts praising Tojo’s government as it marks the anniversary of its regime. It discusses home-front mobilization, logistics like rice and petroleum, and shifts in public sentiment amid Pacific war aims and potential future offensives.
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Teolimn
Iire
DeWitt
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Sia
Siberia
Pacific
Nid
Mons
Primarig
America
Tojo
Japan
Solomons
United States
Coral Sea
Market Report: Grain and Provisions Mixed in Chicago
Chicago and St Louis reports show wheat prices slipping briefly after a Washington note on flour ceilings, then rebounding to close higher. Corn rose on strong hog production hints, oats and soybeans moved modestly, while livestock markets in St Louis reflected varied gains and declines across hogs, cattle, and lambs. New York stocks ended a tentative week with mixed activity and tax bill optimism. Cotton futures softened slightly in a narrow trading day.
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Chicago
Washington
Senet Aingat
ST. Louis
Hannohal
iPj
U. S. Dept. Br
New York
Red Cross Dressings Reach Daily Quota in Prescott
Helen Hesterly notes three straight days of 1,000 dressings per day at the Surgical Dressing Rooms. One hundred eight women reported at the Presbyterian church, totaling 4,347 dressings for the week. Sewing Rooms at the Methodist church saw 50 women complete 50 garments, urging broader participation.
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Red Cross Room
Presbyterian Church
Social notes recount visits and travels of Elk River residents
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Plank of Elk River Minnesota travel to San Antonio after visiting his sister Mrs Saxon Regan and Regan. Lt Colonel Blake Scott of Fort Sam Houston is en route to Washington DC after staying with his parents in Arkadelphia. Mrs Joe Boswell and Mrs Frank Turberville plan weeks in New Orleans with Frank Turberville stationed there with the Coast Guard. Sgt and Mrs Dan Pittman Jr of New Orleans visit relatives. Mrs Neeley Parker and Miss Prudence Parker enjoy a Texarkana weekend with Judge and Mrs Dexter Bush. Major and Mrs Brad Scott and family from Camp Bowie Texas stay a few days visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs H B De Lamar visit Arkadelphia friends. J W Kennedy hosts Miss Ruth Elder, and Mr and Mrs Lottin Stewart host at McGee. Dale Denman of Hot Springs visited his parents Mr and Mrs A M Denman while Mr Denman is ill at home.
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Russell Plank
Elk River
Minn
San Antonio
Texas
Saxon Regan
Regan
Blake Scott
Fort Sam
Houston
H. V. Scott
Ington
D. C
Joe Boswell
Frank Turberville
New Orleans
U. S. Coast Guard
Dan Pittman, Jr
Neeley Parker
Prudence Parker
Texarkana
Dexter Bush
Brad Scott
Camp Bowie
D City
H. B. de Lamar
Arkadelphia
J. W. Kennedy
Ruth Elder
Lottin Stewart
McGee
Dale Denman
Hot Springs
A. M. Denman
Mr. Denman
Sunday School Lesson on Growth in Christ and Virtue
Lesson explores how Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and favored by God and man. It weaves Luke 2 40 52 with II Peter 1 1 9, contrasting growth in character with mature faith. Emphasizes fruits of the Spirit and the parallel guidance from Apostle Peter and Paul in early church counsel.
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Christ
Jesus
Peter
Paul
Rec
Jesus Christ
Our Daily Bread and Democratic Discourse Reflections
The piece analyzes censorship and press self restraint during Roosevelt coverage, contrasting pro and anti Roosevelt voices. It cites journalists and publicists, notes the risk to democracy when media withhold information, and calls for enlightened public opinion. It also reports on car fuel efficiency tests showing cutting cylinders is ineffective.
Obituary notes for three prominent figures
New York reports the death of Major Maurice Campbell aged 74, ex prohibition administrator for eastern New York and repeal advocate. Boise, Indiana records the passing of William M. Morgan, 72, Idaho supreme court justice. San Francisco notes the death of George Andrew Pape, 78, wealthy shioning and lumber man.
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New York
Maurice Campbell
Boise
Indho
William M. Morgan
The
Idaho Supreme Court
San Francisco
George Andrew Pape
Hope and Nashville clash as late scoring seals win
Nashville drove to the one yard line but Hope answered with Shaddox scoring on a plunge. Norwood converted for points. Shaddox later broke a 66 yard run but Nashville tied with a late touchdown. Nashville led in first downs 18 to Hope eight. Hope passed for 81 yards on two completions while Nashville totaled 172 through the air on 9 of 13 attempts.
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Shaddox
Norwood
Hope
Huddleston
Stanford
Nashville
Copeland
Wepfer
Cats
Wopler
House to Act Delayed by Absences and Deferment Clash
House to act faces delay as minority leader McNary objects to rushing vote after members returned home. Senate measure grants high school students deferment if called for induction second half of school year, while House bill extends deferment only to current academic year with no after July 1 1943.
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Day
McNary
R-Ore
Senate
One Well in at Midway with Three More Due
In Stumps Arkansas Oct 17 Midway field in Lafayette County shows brighter outlook this weekend with one completion this week and three more due by early next week. Barnsdall Git Powell No 3 flowed 14 barrels at 280 psi. Turner No 2 and Hodnett Nos 2 and 3 push toward completions. Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission granted four well permits for the field while four others were denied.
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Stumps
Ark
Midway
Afayette County
Barnsdall Git Company
Powell No
Notts
Arkansas Fuel Oil Company
Turner
WOC
Willl
Southwood Oil Company
Hednett
Southwood
Hodnett Nos
Arkansas Oil and Gas Compssion
Barnsdall OR Company
Clyde Beck
Millard F. Creek Heirs
Union National Bank
McClaine Et al No
Carter Oil Company
McClendon
Lemley Praises Work of Scout Organization
W K Lemley credits the Boy Scouts of America for praiseworthy service in peace and war. He asserts scouts foster essential responsibilities as youths grow into men on the home front and urges wholehearted support from the community.
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Lemley
Scout
W. Kendal Lemley
Boy Scouts of America
Boys of America
Boy Scouts
Flynn faces grand jury over alleged abuse at party
Errol Flynn was named in a California case tied to a 17 year old girl, with three youth workers charged with attacking her after being lured by Flynn. The girl testified to police that Flynn showed interest and offered a job, then failed to follow up. The grand jury did not return an indictment.
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Jack Marsden
Miss Hansen
Armand Knapp
Morrie Black
Joseph Gersat
California
Pulas
Knapp
Flynn
Miss Pulas
Dockweiler
James Plem- Oi
Erle Gosla
Barbara Hutton
Avley Cary Grant
Arkansas voters face autonomy for Game and Fish Commission
Arkansas voters near a November ballot decision on constitutional amendment No. 34 to create an autonomous seven member Game and Fish Commission. The measure would remove legislative control, authorize self financing and property ownership, set rules, and appoint a governor led initial panel with limited oversight. Supporters cite protecting hunting and fishing amid decades of provoked political meddling by lawmakers and outside groups.
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Little Rock
iPi
State Game and Fish Commission
Arkansas Legislature
Arkansas Wildlife Federation
Game and Fish Commission
Noyd
Arkansas
Adkins
Desha
Chicot
Treasury WLB Set New Salary Controls Amid War Economy
Treasury and WLB plan to cap top salaries at 25 000 a year after deductions and taxes while limiting all other salaries over 3 000 under new stabilization rules. The measures aim to reward merit and higher duties without boosting commodity costs, with farm wages possibly aligned to industrial pay and subsidies debated amid Senate opposition. A national wartime board, including heads of eight agencies and six public representatives, will oversee Byrnes wartime economy. A Redding California municipal gold mine is noted in a marginal detail.
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Roosevelt
Treasury
WLB
W.B
Wickard
Senate
Sernutaesi Reed
R-Kani
Aiken
R-V
Pepper
Byrnes
Explosion in War Plant Kills 34 Workmen
An early morning explosion at the Continental Roll and Steel Foundry in Corapolis near Pittsburgh released molten metal into water in the open hearth area. The blast damaged the roof and spread molten debris over a 500 yard area. About 34 workers were injured, none fatally, with 7 treated at Valley Hospital and 27 at the plant. Operations were expected to resume in about four days.
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Pittsburg
Oel
Ohio River
Coraopolis
Sewickley
Wayne Shanks
Corappolis
Continental Roll and Steel Foundry Company
Pittsburgh
George Hockensmith
Brateclion
Hockensmith
Valley Hospital
Norkensmith
Remnants of a Scrap Drive Stir Reflections on Change
George Tucker recalls wartime salvage campaigns and the fading memory of old tools like sad irons. He muses on thrift, postwar economy, and charity efforts tied to scrap proceeds, while recalling a Greek waiter’s tip on coffee brewing and practical kitchen tricks.
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George ‘Tucker
New York
Grandmother
John Christis
G. R's Dlam House
West 49Th
John
The Burlesque Question Is More Baffling
New York gossip on burlesque shifts from banned girly shows to burlesque sold as comedy. Margie Hart headlines as the “poor man’s Garbo” at higher prices while musical comedy seats rise. The piece blames competition, strip acts, and cinema executives for the sector’s decline and lauds limited venues.
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Goorge Tucker
New York
42Nd Street
Broadway
Margie Hart
Missouri
Michael Todd
Gypsy Rose Lee
Bobby Clark
Jimmy Sage
Iuny
Notion Picture
Hays Office
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Hope, Arkansas
Market Report
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Prescott
Helen Hesterly
Pennsylvania Avenue
Dudah
Signal Corps
Tennessee
Corp
E Michael Tabala
Errol Flynn
Niagara
Washington, D. C
Redding
Cal
Kansas
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