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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
5
The Star notes ee suppliers National Pulp and Paper Co. of New York say the paper rode the 8S Kexholm bound for New Orleans due around September 13. Editors hope the Kexholm is Norwegian and not German, with no further details available.
A fragmented dialogue discusses budgeting with percentages for shelter clothing food and amusement. A belligerent bump leads to a petty dispute about blame. A note on surveys claims modern babies eat about four times as much as their parents did as infants.
A society page lists names and events including Mr. and Mrs. Alexander of the University fund visiting for a month, Loyce Joe Varner returning to Weatherford Texas, and Marian Porter joining Magnolia A and M College. Also notes attendances for Hope chapter 388, Masonic Hall meeting, and numerous family visits across Arkansas and nearby states.
Notice from Hope Arkansas seeks sealed bids for furnishing a steam driven turbine centrifugal feed pulp unit with related necessaries. Bids due 1:00 A.M. Friday Sept 15 1989 in the council chamber. Board of Public Affairs reserves right to reject or waive any bid or all bids.
An analysis argues Italy cannot sustain a war against Britain and France given naval blockades and reliance on seaborne trade for coal iron copper and oil. It suggests Italian detachments lack serious fighting intent and predicts strategic moves by Britain and France to push for Italy to clarify its position. The piece warns of potential surprises if neutrally aligned Italy is pressured.
Dispatches report German motorized troops racing into Poland while French units advance along valleys and creek crossings. Officials note rough terrain and heavy fire from anti tank and machine guns as the western front action continues with early signals of progress beyond the German frontier.
Reportedly the Polish government seat may be under German fire Thursday as experts note a rapid advance through Krakow with little resistance. Germans reach about 14 miles east of Krakow, while Polish forces allegedly offer minimal organized opposition along the French frontier.
Pattern today features a versatile play suit with a pleated shorts option and a tailored shirkwait top for boarwalk strolls. It suggests gingam pique and other cottons, with sizes 12 to 20 and generous yardage. The Fall Winter Pattern Book is advertised at 25 cents, with a mail order form for Hope Star readers.
Standings list teams Memphis Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta Knoxville Little Rock Birmingham New Orleans Wednesday results show Little Rock 2 Birmingham 1 Knoxville 1 Chattanooga 2 Nashville 1. Thursday schedule has Rock at Nashville and other city pairings. Other leagues show Philadelphia over Brooklyn 2 1, Boston 4 St Louis 3, Detroit 2 Cleveland 0, Chicago 7 St Louis 2.
A summary from period notices notes German optimists see Paris and London political drift hindering action while pessimists hint at a surprise plan. Officials say the western front stays strongly manned and Germany won’t strike first, insisting it seeks nothing in the west. The page also carries fashion Q and A on buttoning a two-button single breasted coat and readers’ opinions.
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