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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1940
Page
2
The article describes a four class process for selecting individuals for military service. It outlines physical examinations, induction into the army navy or Marine Corps, and the aims of universal service to foster preparedness and social cohesion among Americans from all walks of life.
AP reports a nationwide fraud warning about the Spanish prisoner racket. Conmen claim a Mexican banker has hidden funds and lure victims to Mexico to pay a prison fine for a trunk of American banknotes. Also notes Mount Evans hosts the world's highest altitude cosmic ray laboratory at 14,259 feet.
Fort Monmouth army officers developed a night flying carrier pigeon strain after World War I. Training since 191? progressed over decades, with birds homing from 20 to 60 miles in total darkness by 1930 and today. Led by Iain I. Kaufmann, lofts are dark and illuminated by red lights as birds rely on instinct.
Connie Mack's Athletics halted a nine-game losing streak by splitting a Monday doubleheader with the league-leading Cleveland Indians. Cleveland won the opener 8 to 3 as Mel Harder retired the first 20 batters, while Philadelphia edged Cleveland 3 to 2 in the nightcap. Ray Mack hit a bases-loaded homer, and Jeff Heath added a run driven in by Harder’s early help. The American League race tightens as Cleveland and Detroit press toward the finish with remaining games against Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, New York, St. Louis, and Boston in late September.
Mrs Frank Evans offered a reward for the return of two escaped pets. The initial appeal failed to yield results, but a new attempt brought better success as the skunks were reportedly decented.
The Home Demonstration council showcased numerous exhibits with A and B ratings across categories such as Club Premiums, Fresh Vegetables, Handicraft, Clothing, Foods, and Flowers. Notable names include Mrs. J. W. Reyenga, Mrs. Lynn Jones, Mrs. J. H. Pickard, and Mrs. W. L. Fairchild as winners in multiple divisions. The fair week featured a Better Babies parade, a 4-H float, and a special booth on cote terns utilization, with 1940s reflections and plans for 1941.
Gladys Hasty Carroll argues that Americans share a resilient unity unseen in newspapers or broadcasts. She notes pride in history and everyday collective identity found in banks unions clubs and churches, urging honest self reflection beyond wartime fears. In the next Our Country piece she continues the series.
In Pueblo Colorado Jacqueline Wells recalls her first red car ride and a friend asks for reaction. She says nothing was wrong noting only people jumping over horses and mares. The piece hints at seismic activity differences across U S regions without further details.
Conway Arkansas article reports Arkansas State Teachers College Bears, fresh from Shawnee scouting, preparing to host Oklahoma Baptist University Bison at Estes Stadium. Coach Woodson concentrates on defense to counter Meek and a high scoring OBU, while relying on speedsters Eiljen Burton Leftwich and Phillips to spark offense.
The table shows teams and results including Cleveland 8 2 and Detroit 9, with St. Louis 16 and New York 4, plus Boston 6 Chicago 2. Tuesday games list Boston at Chicago and New York at St. Louis, with Philadelphia at Cleveland and Washington at Detroit. A note mentions trap shooting beginning in the United States in 1825.
Bankhead attended the service as galleries filled by crowds with special admission cards. Capitol security was heavy well before it began. Rayburn urged humility as he followed a great life of service. Republican Leader Martin praised Bankhead as a strong partisan who upheld fairness to the minority.
States enforce varied waiting periods for marriage across the nation. Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio, Mississippi, Vermont, Wisconsin require five days. California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia impose three days. Only Maryland mandates seven days. Non residents often face delays. Pre marital health test laws, intended as health measures, hinder rapid weddings. They exist in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
Police chase a puzzling case in Gilroy California after 1000 pounds of garlic vanish from a ranch. Authorities investigate motive and suspects as the unusual theft disrupts local agriculture and markets.
In Hempstead County Arkansas Joshelle Jones sues McKinley Jones in Chancery Court. The defendant is warned to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Notices list dates September 17 24 and October 1 8 1940 and lawyers. Houstin & Wolff Coffee Co dissolves partnership with H A Houston and W S Houston owners and not responsible for debts of E B Wolff.
Warden George Woods used a new technique to rescue ducks threatened by a drying pothole. A farmer mowed a path through dense weeds to connect the brood’s home to a nearby pond. Mother and ducklings moved along the lane. later 10 to 15 birds were relocated to the Jersey coast, released after dark, then tracked to measure flight speed, with some birds reaching 60 miles per hour. Night fliers reportedly faster than day messengers.
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