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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1940
Page
3
Read by a Newsman critic the AP history reveals clashes and crookedness among papers. It traces the cooperative roots from 1848 through a mutual organization owned by newspapers, with Gobbright’s goal to simply report facts and stay impartial despite pressures.
Fordyce Red Bugs shocked Hot Springs Trojans 14 to 0 as backs punished the Trojan line. Little Rock Tigers escaped Bert Smith Grizzlies 20 to 19 with a late rally at the stadium. El Dorado Wildcats stopped Jonesboro 6 to 0 in a fourth quarter defensive stand. Blytheville Chicks topped North Little Rock 26 to 6 behind Mosley and Lloyd. Camden Panthers defeated Pine Bluff 13 to 0 after a strong second half.
Five individuals appear on Page Two for unclear reasons in recent weeks. Names listed include Willim Lane Austin Sam Rayburn Ramon Serrang Suner Jimny Foxx and Rodolfo Graziani. The item hints at front-page intrigue or publicity surrounding these figures without detailing the context.
Nashville overwhelmed Hope Bobcats 44 to 7 at home. Nash ville built a big lead on passing and long runs, with Underwood and Gosnell among the standout backs. Hope’s lone score came late in the fourth after two long passes and a Jewell run.
Northeast Center College Indians of Maoacao beat Henderson State Teachers College 20 to 18 here Friday afternoon in a frantic finish. Rowe Wroten 65 yard kickoff return for a score and Buddy Parker 65 yard run set up the late Henderson rally. Seivers to Taylor 23 yard pass for a third quarter touchdown and Hardke to Thomas provided Henderson scores.
New 806 page book titled AP Yohe Story of News by Oliver Gramling adds fresh chapters to the history of the world’s largest cooperative news gathering service. It highlights AP journalists such as Kiriloff and recounts 129 years of front page drama and expeditions across enemy lines and changing media landscapes.
Mexico prepares for Gen Manuel Avila Camacho to assume the presidency on December 1 as the nation faces defense shifts, oil questions, and lingering public resentments toward electoral outcomes. The future leader, a close ally of Lazaro Cardenas, seeks middle ground amid church, leftist, and nationalist tensions.
The ladies rest room will close after this week due to lack of matron service from NYA and WPA and rising expenses. The Chamber of Commerce funded the matron for three months, but the budget cannot cover ongoing costs. Since opening, over 50 000 women and children used the facility, and the chamber laments its closure while seeking new funding.
A brief meditation mentions the widow in Luke 21 2 3 and notes that the Philippine islands were named after Philip II of Spain. The text pairs a biblical reflection with a historical naming fact.
First Baptist Church closes its most successful revival in years with large weeknight crowds and many professed faiths. Dr. Warren spoke Friday on Gods unwillingness to give up a sinner, urging Americas need to accept Christ, warn of hardening hearts, and noting limited chances after repeated rebukes.
Man Bates of Hope suffered a crushed and broken arm Friday afternoon in a traffic crash on So Elm Street near Cox Drug building. Jame driver of Bates truck tried to pass a grocery truck backing into an alley. Williams, riding in Bates truck, was bruised but not seriously. Herron of Camden drove the grocery truck.
Royalty again visits America as the Earl of Athlone arrives from Ottawa to spend the weekend at the Roosevelts in the White House. Officials say the visit will not prompt any announcement on Canadian American relations or international affairs.
Union West Virginia eighty year old professor Albert Lugar returns from retirement to lead the Union High School band at a Virginia fair. Mexico City will inaugurate skiing this winter at Mont Popocatepetl.
Senator John son of California, formerly a Roosevelt supporter, announced his support for Wendell Willkie. He urged against a third term, framing it as a greater crisis than war and stressing the defense of liberty. He cited Hitler's rise as context for resisting constitutional overreach.
Greek diplomatic sources in Cairo reported Axis demands for Greece to surrender territory, sever ties with Britain, and grant air bases. Rome and Athens denied the rumors as baseless, while Greek officials said tensions remain stable despite the circulating claims.
In Zanesville Ohio Mrs. Cleo Newsom reported a milk theft involving a clever thief who faked orders to lure the milkman away. The culprit then stole whipping cream, leaving the scene with both items.
The New York cotton market shows January futures opening at 9.41 and closing at 9.40. Middling spot cotton settles at 9.77, down 1 point from the prior session.
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