Harris urges united support for administration foreign policy
Congressman Oren Harris speaks before Hope Rotary urging backing of the administration’s foreign policy as the only viable path given present circumstances. He argues isolationists are sincere but wrong and warns of the need to build a strong defense with ships, men, and money to deter and possibly deter future aggression.
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Oren Harris
Hope Rotary’ Club
Roosevelt
United States
Life Struggle for Leningrad Nears Climax
Reported on Friday that Leningrad remained under heavy bombardment with Germans claiming proximity and Russians asserting four village recaptures. Dispatches said reinforcements from Tallinn joined the defense while both sides massed big guns for a broader siege across Kiev and Odessa.
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Germaas
Tallinn
Kiev
Odessa
Russia
Ukraine
Black Sea
Inseige
Red Army
Red Navy
Pravda
Communist Party
Viev Populas
Vesey Granted an Extension for Bus Start
LITTLE ROCK The Corporation Commission granted John F. Vesey of Hope a 30 day extension to start bus service from Hope to Camden and back. Vesey had planned operations August 27 but could not obtain equipment due to defense production issues.
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Corporation Commission
John FL Vesey
Hope
Camden
Iran
Praying Grounds Area
North Hope
Vesey
Cranium Crackers Airage Quiz Puts Flight Facts to Test
The item presents a wartime aviation themed quiz with questions on unlimited ceiling versus ceiling tax distinctions piano? and notes about sleeping accommodations for pilots and connections to Pullen cars. Answers promised on the comic page.
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East
U. S
Defense Effort Prevented War Harris Asserts
Congressman Gren Harris of El Dorado, Hempstead county native, spoke at the Hope Rotary Club about national defense efforts. He cited the 15 million-dollar Southwestern Prov ing Ground project and other defense programs, warned that without preparedness the U S could face war, and noted shipments of aviation gasoline to Russia through Japanese waters amid Japan's protests. He predicted Hitler's decline but warned the war would not end soon, and he recalled 1918 Germany as a precedent. Harris, on leave from Washington, was introduced by Roy Anderson. his brother Willie Harris, a staffer, visited Hope briefly.
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EL Dorada
Hempstead County
Tell Hope
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Europe
America
Harris
Russia
Japan
Germany
Mr. Harris
Washington
Roy Anderson
Willie Harris
Hope
Josephine Hospital to Close for Two Weeks
Dr. De G. E. Cannon announces Josephine Hospital will close for two weeks, reopening September 20. He attends Mayo Clinic study course during the period. The article notes indulgence in his absence.
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G. E. Cannon
Josephine Hospital
Cannon
Mayo Clinic
Yarren
A Thought There is a Good, Mans Thoughts and Actions
A clipped aphorism notes that if a corrupt man could submit all thoughts and deeds to laws, he would not deserve punishment but more severe moral mirth. The quote emphasizes justice and virtue through Montaigne’s wary humor.
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Ag Gman
Montaigne
Italian Liner Believed Sunk by Torpedo Attack
London reports a large Italian liner of the Duplio class, about 23 635 tons, torpedoed and almost certainly sunk on Friday. The British Admiralty announced the loss amid a string of Mediterranean naval successes.
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London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Payroll Paid To 2700 Southwestern Proving Ground Employees
About 2700 workers at Southwestern Proving Ground received payroll Friday. Checks for roughly 100 dollars each were issued in morning and afternoon sessions through 16 windows to speed payment. Employees must show a badge with photo and ID number before receiving checks.
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W. 2
Callahan Construction Company
Batenaa
Proving Ground
Hope Business Houses
Civilian Defense Plan Outlined For States And Cities
Rep Telbot Feild Jr announced Friday that nationwide Civilian Defense centers would be established with materials mailed from Washington. A radio program by the State Defense council will discuss soldiers’ treatment during their stay in Hope. The District of Columbia area covers 69 square miles.
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Military Defense Council
Arkansas Defense Committee
Euate House
Little Rock
Avi
LaGuardia
Roosevelt
Paul McNutt
Columbia Broadcasting System
Washington
Edward L. Wilbur
District of Columbia
Fear for Gumbo Traps Tests Third Army Tankers in Louisiana
Ralph Martin Ner Sepceval Correspondent reports on the big West Louisiana maneuvers where tank crews push through mud and terrain. The piece details mud as the tanks’ main enemy, the need for a tactile “feel for terrain,” and how recruits develop instinctive skills to avoid immobilizing mud and keep tanks combat ready.
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Ralph Martin Ner
Sepceval
Third Army
Louisiana
Texas
193Nl
National Guard
Alabama
Colorado
Georgia
Army
Union Heads to Call Rail Strike
Chirsions of nine railway unions authorized a nationwide strike to press for wage increases. Eight operating unions with 900000 members set September 1 tentatively. A preliminary vote showed 283429 for strike and 3751 against. Alvanay Johnston said the date would be announced within three days and rejected arbitration, seeking a presidential fact finding board to investigate. The final wage offer was deemed not a real offer.
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Chicago
Unnions
Alvanay Johnston
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Roosevelt
Johnston
Spring Hill Singing to Be Held Sunday
The public is invited to a singing at Spring Hill at 7 30 Sunday night. Several quartets including the Bodcaw Henshaw and the Warren quartets will perform.
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Caw
Henshaw
Warren
X Symbol as Required Signature in Ancient Times
In ancient times the marker X served as a signature required on all documents to signify good faith, not merely used by illiterates. The practice established X as a universal sign of authenticity and commitment across records and agreements.
U.S. Sees Vladivostok as Pacific Springboard Front
Washington views Siberia as a potential Icelandlike defense outpost in the Pacific. U S planners emphasize keeping Vladivostok open to supply Soviet Asia, deter Japanese and German moves, and possibly take hard measures if needed to defend the Far East springboard. The outcome of the European war will shape steps toward Siberia as a strategic support and potential flashpoint.
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Thomas M
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Russia
Aries
Siberian
U. S
United States
Leningrad-Moscow-Dneiper
Red Army
Europe
Volga River
Lake Baikal
Army Nears State Line on Ouachita River Crossing
The Second Cavalry and supporting units crossed the Ouachita River near El Dorado to threaten the east flank of Alma forces withdrawing into Louisiana. Anti aircraft guns and planes aided the crossing, while light cavalry and the 3rd Cavalry Brigade with pontoon bridges formed a strong line on the state border. Ridley’s divisions pursued from Camden to El Dorado.
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Ouachita River
Louisiana
Arkansas
Second Cavalry
40Th Coast Artillery
Ft. Riley
Kansas
el Dorado
Ridley
Koimk
Quachila
Camden
Washington to Open Schools on Tuesday
Washington will open its white school on Tuesday September 9 for registration at 2:45. Students will be classified and orders placed for books. The school board meets Tuesday night to decide if the UM1-42 term will be held in the regular building or the old courthouse based on Tuesday morning turnout. Buses will run to district No. 56 and Cross Roads.
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Old Court House
Washington School
Ozon
Cross Roads
Grand Coulee Dam
United States
Roosevelt vows to Eliminate sub if found after Greer attack
President Roosevelt said the U S destroyer Greer was attacked in daylight while carrying mail to Iceland and would be eliminated if the submarine was located. He confirmed depth charges were dropped and defended the Greer’s actions as proper and in line with instruction. Berlin sources say the episode is being used by interventionists.
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Washington
Roosevelt
U. S
Greer
Iceland
Navy Department
Atlantic
Berlin
Foreign Office
Strike Called on Texarkana Papers
Negotiations for renewal of a union contract between 26 printers and the Texarkana morning Gazette and evening News climaxed Thursday afternoon with a strike. The morning Gazette was published Friday. A five day week and a new wage scale were among the issues in the controversy.
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Texarkana Morning Gazette
Evening News
Tew
Morning Gazette
Full Retribution Philadelphia Version
Keenan Wynn arrives late for a personal appearance and is halted for speeding. A Philadelphia justice of the peace humorously remarks on being Ed Wynn’s son’s audience, charging $4.40 for the laugh, while Wynn laughs. London balloons each contain $50 of hydrogen.
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Keenan Wynn
Justice of the Peace
Ed Wynn
Wynn
London
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