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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1939
Page
3
In Fort Wayne Indiana early Tuesday two men were killed and at least 17 injured when the Pennsylvania Express from Chicago collided with a switch engine and derailed near the station. Victims listed include Robert from Chicago and Even Salkeld of Birmingham Michigan as responders battled the wreckage.
A WW II era column notes German newsreels outpacing British releases in quality, citing propaganda bias and censorship. It mentions a German cruiser bombardment scene at Danzig and British footage showing outdated fortresses, while mocking American coverage and Panamanian canal project chatter. The piece quips at various political sentiment and media antics.
A quirky four group word puzzle asks for definitions of near homophones and mixed spellings. It lists items like ballet ballad balloon and chasse chase chaste chassis with Rhine Rhone and Rain rein reign, asking for meanings and distinctions.
Seventy tons of Polish gold, moved from Winsaw at war start, arrived in Paris after a lengthy journey by truck, train, and ship over 6000 miles. The Polish government’s gold reserve is now held in Paris, valued near eighteen million dollars.
Washington lawmakers agreed to a 45 minute limit on Senate debate over neutrality legislation. Democratic Leader Barkley proposed the measure to curtail general discussion as a step toward a final vote this week.
Hope High football trains for a conference clash Friday night at Camden. Coach FoytRemmons says star Noman Green will return after a hip injury from Nashville. A junior varsity double header with Texarkana, Texas, is slated for Hope Stadium with 2:30 start for the junior game and eight-minute quarters, admission ten cents.
WOODS HOLE Massachusetts scientists report a startling method in the Collecting Net journal. Dr Thel Browne Harvey demonstrates that boiling sea water to half evaporation and exposing embryonic sea urchin cells shortly after first division can produce twins and, with further steps, quadruplets. If applicable to livestock, this could transform farming.
Cleveland Professor out lines crisis in the Balkan area as the shadow of the Russian bear looms over Balkans and Turkey. J T Weenci, head of public science at Cleveland College, presents a first hand account of Black Sea importance amid Turkey Soviet negotiations and alliance signs with Britain and France.
The piece surveys Turkey's critical role and fears amid eastern Mediterranean tensions. It notes Turkey's shift to support Britain and France if war erupts, the Kremlin's possible designs in the Balkans, and the risk to oil and rail links through the Black Sea and Caucasus. The analysis warns of Russia's ambitions, Bulgaria's interest in Thrace, and the delicate balance Ankara must maintain with major powers.
New York reports Mrs Besert G Huntington posted bond to release Red from custody amid a grand jury probe into a fake passport ring. She said she did not know Browder personally as she faced a subpoena. In Washington, Chairman Dies said the House committee has evidence to pursue leaders of Fascist and Communist groups.
The Tatuias Parent-Teacher Association sponsors a school carnival at Palmos Friday night October 27. The annual event features a collection of freaks and is open to the public.
The Washington Ph. T. A. sponsors Rose Time a Wayne P. Sewell show to be presented in the Washington High School auditorium Thursday and Friday nights. The main cast includes Clif ford Byers Jean Thompson Mrs. Joe Dickson Paul Rowe Bill Stroud Nelson Frazier Reba May Lola Lee Marlin Woodrow Parson Otis Broach Mrs. Fair Rowe and Mrs. Nelson Brazier. Forty high school girls will provide lively costumed numbers and musical tributes. An Endless Wooden Chain of about 24 inches long was exhibited by Francis P. Gilley of Patmos, who plans to display it at the Louisiana State Fair next year. Gilley estimated four days of constant whistling to duplicate the chain.
A brief admonition based on Colossians 3 13 urging Christians to forbear and forgive one another as Christ forgave them, emphasizing reconciliation and neighborly mercy in daily conduct.
A Shanghai dispatch to Investia accuses Washington of pressuring Tokyo to block Soviet Russian Japanese relations progress. The report cites active U S agents seeking to influence Japan due to imports from the United States amid ongoing Finn Soviet talks and concerns over military mobilizations.
E J Baker aged 61 longtime L A railway employee died at 15 a m Tuesday at 509 South Brown Street after months of ill health. Born October 4 1878 near Stamps he lived in Hope many years and worked 38 years for the railway. Funeral Wednesday at the family residence with Rev Kenneth Eyore Rev Fred Harrison and Rev W R Ufarmiston officiating. Burial at Lewisville with Masonic rites by Whitfield Lodge 239 F A M of Hope. Surviving are his widow a son J G Baker of Little Rock four brothers Julius Baker Tom Baker J Baker and W A Baker and a sister Mrs Netlia Webb.
Percy B. Estes, 68, prominent Nashville citizen and large land owner, died at his home Monday night of a heart attack. Survived by his widow and daughter Mrs. A. M. Sutton of Houston. Estes had long resided in Howard county and was well known. Funeral arrangements not announced at noon Tuesday.
Sacramento reports the season's first snow on September 13 in the nearby Sierras, falling a month earlier than normal and marking the earliest snow on record for the area.
Washington planned to demand Moscow release of the 4969 ton City of Flint held by a German prize crew in Murmansk. The United States argued Germany had no right to use a neutral port absent extraordinary circumstances. Moscow promised full information as the State Department investigated the seizure and legality of the voyage.
Bryan Camp, about 15, was taken to Julia Chester hospital around 1 p.m. Tuesday after a car he rode in overturned 12 miles south of Hope on the Lewisville road. An attending physician said he may have a mild concussion and was kept for observation. His sister from Shreveport drove the car which carried two children. all others escaped injury.
On Tuesday December cotton opened at 9.01 and closed at 9.07 08. Middling spot trades at 9.35.
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