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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1939
Page
3
Kansas City report notes a social etiquette quiz with questions on appropriate dress for weddings and events. The item references Lafayette County jail and two explosions as context, presenting a contrast between manners guidance and a dramatic incident.
Bruce Catton outlines likely air warfare development as tensions rise in Europe. Military experts expect formation fighting, bomber groups, high altitude bombing, and strong anti aircraft defenses to shape any coming conflict. Britisher French raids may target industry and railroads while civilian safety drives strategic bombing limitations.
An old ad promotes Nash's C. and L. Tonic as a quick fix for malaria symptoms including tiredness back aches sleeplessness and dizziness. It promises relief within a week or money back and claims to cleanse the system and relieve biliousness and constipation. The tonic is advertised as available in Hope and sold by John S. Gibson and other druggists.
Hollywood gossip notes Orson Welles, at his sea-side mansion, pursues a one man assault on cinema. He seeks total control over a project, contrasting with studio paths and past Chaplin precedent. Executives worry about authority and direction as Welles probes The Hunchback of Notre Dame and other ideas.
Opening matches at Pale Park Monday afternoon feature Mark Buchanan beating Boyles in men’s singles. Keys of Culledon defeats Richard Stanford in junior division. John Culp defeats George Ware in doubles with Gregory and Willis Smith set to meet Tuesday for quarterfinal spot. Taylor and Smith vs Culp and Ware looms as a strong doubles clash Tuesday afternoon.
Orson Welles discusses a movie version of Conrad's Heart of Darkness. He describes front men as essential yet free to shape the project, notes Hollywood’s vitality and boredom, and details his preparation including hours of viewing and dictation by two secretaries. Mercury Theatre cast will be involved, with no ready leading woman yet chosen. The piece also mentions industry gossip and a separate Detroit-St Louis dispute involving Dykess and Hubbard.
A garbled message asks about causes and cures for epilepsy. It mentions a supposed offer of free information from doctors and references an Educational Division address at 335 Fifth Avenue New York NY, with unclear department codes.
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