Navy Day Reflections on Maritime Power and History
An essay discusses the enduring role of naval power in national safety and history. It traces the United States and Britain as naval powers, contrasts Greece’s maritime strength with limited land forces, and recounts Themistocles and the oracle of Athens guiding defense by ships.
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United States
England
Engeland
Greece
Britain
Ltt
Thermopylae
Alexander
Themigrocles
Athens
Themistocles
Roosevelt Plans Nation Address Monday Night
President Roosevelt prepares a speech for Monday night likely to stress international affairs and domestic issues such as defense and the coal mine strike. He aims to outline war effects on America and navy efforts to guard sea lanes, delivering after 9 pm as ships in port fly pennants in observance of Navy Day.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Morley
Atlantic
Pacific
America
CSL
Housing Short Here Texarkana Amid Defense Boom
Texarkana and Hope report a huge housing shortage due to nearby defense projects. W S Daniel, housing authority administrator, notes expected demand spillover to Pine Bluff and Lupe Ruel warns of spring need as construction of bomb plants begins. Builders in Texarkana promised 750 housing units by April 1, with materials and financing through the national housing act.
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Yyitter Rock
Texarkana
Hope
W. S. Daniel
Federal Housing Authority
Amiel
Pine Bluff
Lupe Ruel
Jacksonville
Marshe
Danijel
Texwkana
Wilsons and Robins Sweep State Skeet Titles at Camden
Shooters including dJvis Wilson of Columbus and Bud Price of Gowland City led the state wide event at Camden Skeet Club. Price edged Wilson in the prize shoot off 49 to 48, earning the turnout trophy while Charles Wilson won Class B and Leo Rubins took Class C.
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Hempstead
Camden
dJvis Wilson
Columbus
Bud Price
Gowland City
Wilson
Charles Wilson
Leo Rubins
Hope
Crophy
Garland City
Lie
Lt James W Branch Ends Army Schooling
Lt James W Branch Medical Corps of Hope graduated Saturday from the Medical Field Service School in Carlisle Pennsylvania according to an Army news release. The ceremony included guests such as First Lieutenant Adelardo Lobo of the Brazilian Army Medical Corps.
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James W. Branch
Medical Corps
Hope
Medical Field Service
Carlisle
Army
The
Star
Adelardo Lobo
Medial Cops
Georgia Education Clash Over Governor Pins
Willis Thornton argues that political meddling in the University of Georgia’s affairs surpasses any football loss. The Southern Conference voted to drop UGA, Governor Eugene Talmadge reshuffled trustees, and Walter D. Cocking was dismissed amid protests. Critics warn political interference harms accreditation and the school’s mission of knowledge.
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University of Georgia
Southern University Conference
South
University of Georgian
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Eugene ‘Talmadge
Walter D. Cocking
School of Education
Goo
Cooking
Board of Regents
Fairmadge
Talmadge Sinyly
Taleridge
State University
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Arkansas 1942 Auto Tags Go On Sale November 1
1942 state license tags go on sale Saturday November 1 at the Revenue Department office in the courthouse. I L Pilkinton oversees the office. Aluminum plates used for 41 licenses must be turned in when buying 42 tags. late 41 tags were steel and not required to be turned in. For new buyers or movers a 41 license must be paid before obtaining 42 tags. Required: car name, motor number, 41 tag number, dealer license number.
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Arkansas
State Revenue Loci
I. L. Pilkinton
Pilkinton
National Defense
State Revenue Department
Deiger
Starts Debate on Ship Arming and U.S. Policy
In Washington Senator Conally opened debate on arming merchant ships and extending their sailing range, arguing that unrestricted submarine warfare threatens U.S. ships and materials. Hull stated the U.S. pursues self defense only, not entry into war, while leaders predicted rapid passage of the measure within two weeks.
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Washington
Conally
U. S
Foreign Relations
Beligerant
Roosevelt
Canenally
Senate
Secretary of State
Hull
Hitler
First Aid Basics for Everyday People
Historic newspaper quiz asks how many people know first aid besides scouts and firefighters. It covers rules of first aid, treating cuts, stopping bleeding, reviving a person, and frost bite, with answers promised on a later page.
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Boy Scouts
Fire
Russian Japanese Clash Reported on Manchukuo Frontier
Reports from Tass say two Japanese patrols attacked frontier guards near Raskino in Manchukuo causing light casualties and forcing some arms and ammunition to be abandoned on Soviet soil. The clash adds to worries over Japan's Axis role as German drives press toward Rostov and Moscow amid heavy fighting and weather.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Moscow
Vladivotok
Raskino
Tass
Russia
Rostov
Caucasus
Red Army
Rostave
Donets
Italia
Hitler
Cnetral Front
Rostav
Crimea
Kuibychev
Volga
Red
Kuibyshev
Roxsan High Command
Claim Miners Idle Amid Roosevelt Appeal
United Mine Workers said nearly all of the 53,000 coal miners were idle in response to a strike call linked to John L. Lewis. President Roosevelt repeated his appeal for workers to stay on the job for defense needs, with K G Adams noting Lewis would reply later.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Johbo L. Lewis
Roosevelt
K. G. Adams
Lewis
Rooosevelt
Adams
Manganese Co to Begin Tests in Polk County Field
The Manganese Development Company of Rape began operations this week on leased properties in southeast Polk County. Heavy equipment moved to the site for construction of a rod. Mining gear will be used to extract manganese and prospect for deposits in the Ouachita National area.
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Manganese Development Company of
Rape
Polk County
Ouachita National
Mrs A Slayton Succumbs Here
Arthur Slayton, 26, of Low Banner Street, Hope, died Sunday in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife and an infant son, his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Andrews of Hope, a brother Carl Andrews of Shreveport, and Mrs Fred Mouser of Hope. Funeral services were not complete.
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Arthur Slayton
Low Banner Street
Hope
Sam Andrews
Carl Andrews
Shreveport
Fred Mouser
Lemley Hears City Court in Hype City
The municipal court at Hype City heard several cases Monday morning with Judge W K Lemley presiding. ALE Lester was charged with blocking an alley and forfeited a cash bond of 1.6. McElroy faced opening a car with a driver’s license and forfeited a cash bond of 2. R D Hartington and TeGreger were both cited for speeding and forfeited cash bonds of 3 and remaining funds.
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Munnicipal Court
Hype City Hubly
W. K. Lemley
Ale
Lester
McElroy
R. D. Hartington
TeGreger
Tornadoes Kill 18 in Arkansas Hamburg and Dardanelle
Severe storms struck two distant rural areas of Arkansas Sunday night. In Hamburg, near midnight, 12 people died and at least 200 were injured amid widespread property damage and oil storage fires. Six more perished and about 15 injured near Dardanelle along the Arkansas River valley, with homes wrecked and lines down. soldiers from Camp Livingston helped police and rescue efforts. Minor damage reported in surrounding towns as heavy rain and winds accompanied the twisters.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Hamburg
Somme
Arkansas River
Dardnelie
Shelby Jordan
Alias Walker
Clayton
Vester Austin
Robinson
Dardanelle
Bill Price
Bethel
Gus Heathcoast
Price
Alfred McDonald
Okaedoa
Minnie Bruton
al Hamburg
Monticello
Crosett
Camp Livingston
Louisiana
Harps
Hazzard
134Th Infantry
Camp Robinson
Chicalah
Oakedoak
Pottsville
University of Arkansas Experiment Station
Hope Auto Co
Hope Creamery
East Second Street
B. R. Hamm Motor Co
Senator Spencer Arrives in Cape for Week Hopeful Visit
Senator Lloyd Spencer traveled from Washington to Cape over the weekend and plans to stay through the week seeking support.
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Senator Spencer
Lloyd Spencer
Cape
Washington
A Thought AM Service Mystery Reaches Beyond Belief
A fragmented note hints at a morning meditation service about divine aims and human puppets, contrasting virtue and vice while invoking a figure named Robert Brown in a cryptic, nongraphic context.
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Alex, H. Washburn
Willis Thornton
London
Manchukuo
Far East
Moscow Front
New Orleans
Quen High Low
Idl Mido
New York
Mareh
AME
Texas
Minnesota
Fordham
Spec Sanders
Joe ‘ Hwarting
R. L. Harkins
Rice
Austin
Tex
P Em Sr
Cere
Enn Seder
Com
Golden Gophers
Michigan
Tom Kuzma
An Arbor
Mich
Smith
Kuzma
Boor
TCU
Fordhoar
Lansing
Sartori
Bonnet
Palmer
Erin
Texas Chistian
Manganese Co
Robrt Browning
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