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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1941
Page
3
John W. French of Princeton University explained to the American Psychological Association that goldfish can be trained to navigate a lit maze. In experiments the fish learned quickly, showing similar performance after testing at different water temperatures, suggesting memory is not heavily impacted by temperature.
Youthful film star Joan Leslie of Sergeant York joins motorists in learning five do s and don ts to conserve gasoline amid shortages. An expert checks ignition, carburetor, lubrication, cooling, tires, and brakes while advising against speed, rapid starts, idling, and wasteful driving.
Water at 60 degrees left goldfish midway between two groups in recall tasks. French did not specify how often to place goldfish in cold water to stay bright. The experiment aims to find animals suitable for measuring temperature effects on mind, with potential human usefulness.
In Richmond Virginia John E F Payne Jr recalls a close call when a silver perch bit his ankle while wading for bait. He removed his forks and shoes to cast, felt a sting, and realized the fish was too small to chase.
Starlet Miss Oberon urges matching makeup to outfits for autumn style. She notes women should plan cosmetics with wardrobe, using rust lipsticks with green or brown tones and gold accents. Oberon advises trying looks before buying, and applying rouge after powder for a favored finish.
The article discusses shifts in trade and consumption during the war era. It notes rising Indian exports of emeralds to the United States, Australian interest in motorcycles as substitutes for delivery trucks to save gasoline, and the Weather Bureau’s defense-driven aluminum savings. It highlights increased jewelry, candy, and lace exports, with the Navy noting export growth in bias lace and braid once produced by France, and mentions sea trade figures and fuel concerns.
No games Monday. Tuesday features Boston at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Chicago. New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at St Louis. Washington hosts 00. Gennad at Philadelphia. Detroit visits Boston and St Louis plays New York.
Texarkana printers at the Gazette and Daily News plant ended a strike Sunday afternoon. The International Typographical Union members voted to resume production for the Monday morning issue. The pact awarded four years an hour wage increases with a five day week and seven and a half hour day, one week vacation with pay for regular sit holders with five years service and three days vacation with pay for sit holders with one to five years. Several non monetary issues were settled. The agreement followed a meeting involving management, a union committee, and officials from the U S Department of Labor conciliation service and the International Typographical Union.
The text notes that the Sumatran Butaks gauge lime quantities using intervals defined by periods between smallpox epidemics, reflecting a method tied to health events rather than standard supply metrics.
Washington announces 1942 farm program to boost output of essential foods like hay, milk, cheese, and poultry while keeping prices stable. Secretary Wickard stresses expanding production to meet civilian and allied needs, avoid prior war-time farm issues, and maintain parity prices for key commodities.
Regional Commissioner Charles Kay says thousands of London air raid shelters unfit from drainage or structural defects have been rebuilt. London now has 27,000 shelters with capacity for 4,772,000 people, plus subway protectors. Priorities focus on workers' homes first, then factories, then public offices.
A fragment from a behavior guide asks five scenarios about student conduct. Answers: 1 Yes older students assist freshmen. 2 No address teacher as Miss Smite with respect. 3 No back row whispers during meetings. 4 Yes speak to a teacher off campus if recognized. 5 No do not lean on a teacher desk. Also suggests handling advice with courtesy and appreciation.
Population growth in India has accelerated over the past decade, rising by about 38 million to exceed 360 million. Analysts attribute the jump to higher birth rates and improving life expectancy, with urban areas driving much of the increase.
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