Middle Man in U S Economy Under Attack and Defense
A column contrasts two classes of critics of American life the Communists and theorists and critiques a book on distribution costs from Imperial Type Metal. It argues that eliminating the middle man would raise unemployment and condemns efficiency as a weapon of government control in Communist regimes, urging faith in American freedom and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Feather
Iguorent
Imperial Type Metal Magazine
Twentieth Century Fund
Feather
Milwaukee
Russia
Germany
America
Four Classes of Army Draft Described
President Roosevelt outlines the selective service plan with four steps: registration, classification, selection, and induction. On October 16, men 21 to 35 must register, report to precincts, and carry certificates. Local boards of three members will issue questionnaires and assign registrants to one of four classifications.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tey
Iisucd
Kimg
Rath
Siimson
Andrew May
House
George Marshall
Army
Mortis Sheppard
Senate
Cotton New York Opens and Closes Prices Noted
In December cyt ton opened at 9.30 and closed at 8.33.34. Middling spot recorded at 9.81, reflecting a market movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Know the Law Before Marrying
The AP reports that conscription fears drive some couples to rush marriage, yet about 30 states impose protections beyond a simple agreement. States vary with waiting periods, premarital health tests, or both, aiming to curb Gretna Green style unions. Rhode Island mandates the longest six day wait, while twelve hours is the shortest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of State
Rhode Island
Club Premiums For Free Fair Are Announced
Hope Hempstead County Free Fair closes with ABC judging across divisions. Judges included Chrystal Campbell Mary Dixon Ruth Taylor Hazel Craig and Bettie G Johnson. Nine Home Demonstration Clubs sponsored exhibits with A B C ratings earning cash prizes and mileage. Distinct communities such as Rocky Mound Patmos Melrose Liberty Hill Shover Springs Mt Nebo Wallaceburg McCaskill Sardis were recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration County Council
Merchants of Hope
Alr Board
Chamber of Commerce
Hempstead
Chrystal Campbell
Howard County
Mary Dixon
Nevada County
Ruth Taylor
Hope
Hazel Craig
Miller County
Bettie G. Johnson
Farm Security Administration
Liberty Hill
Oak Grove
Patmos
Melrose
Rocky Mound
Wallaceburg
Mt. Nebo
Shower Springs
Experiment Station
Rural Electrification Administration
National Forestry Department
County Library
WPA Women’s Projects
CCC
Vice
Knox May Be Demo Group Head In Arkansas
Little Rock Arkansas Tuesday reports from the Arkansas Democrat predicted Robert C Knox of El Dorado would chair the powerful State Democratic Organization at the biennial state party convention. The paper said Knox would replace W S Atkins of Hope who led the committee under Governor Bailey. It also named Mrs David Terry of Little Rock wife of the Fifth district congressman as possible vice chairman and Harvey Combs of Little Rock as secretary.
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Little Rock
Robert C. Knox
el’ Dorado Torney
Arkansas Democrat
Knox
Harvey Combs
Bankhead Dead and Rayburn Elected Speaker in 1940
Washington funeral rites mark the burial of Speaker William Bankhead in Jasper Alabama. In a brief noon session the House elected Sam Rayburn as speaker by acclamation with Senator Pittman presiding. The ceremony honored Bankhead as President Roosevelt and a coalition of lawmakers attended.
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Washington
Roosevelt
William
Bankhead
Jaseper
Ala
House
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Pittman
Dem
Senate
NEA
Willian Bankhead
Alabama
Capitol
Hope Prepares for Smackover
Hope High School Bobcats, crushed 24 to 0 by Haynesville in last Friday's opener, drill in scrimmage Monday as coach Foy Harrons notes bruises but expects players ready for Friday. Four new ends join practice. Smackover touted strong but tied Camden 0-0 last Friday. Hope travels by bus at 4:30 Friday. many fans plan to attend.
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The
Hope High School Bobcats
Haynesville
Golden Tornado
Foy Harrons
Brosseers
Monay
Camden
Ietterman
Hope
Buckaroos
Full Dress Act Without Rehearsal In Alamosa
Assistant Fire Chief William Shuldt who leads the Alamosa Elks lodge presided over a lodge initiation as a fire at a parked war van near the building broke out. Volunteers arrived in full dress, fought the flames with a hose, then returned to finish the initiation.
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Alamqsa
Colo
William Shuldt
Alamosa
Voluneer
Conserving Energy If Not Fish and Hatchery Angler Tale
A South Carolina report recalls a resourceful fisherman who used a pocket hole in his pants to reach into a trout hatchery water and pull fish up his leg by patience and technique. The piece notes early organized yacht racing in the United States beginning around 1840.
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United States
Thought for Serving God and Blessings from John Hall
A short reflective note by John Hall on serving God with proper reverence and ensuring blessings are sought through faithful action. The passage emphasizes devotion over worldly vanity and the importance of honoring the divine in daily life.
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John Hall
Bergdoll Must Serve Term In Full Five Year Sentence
Federal Judge John Knox ruled Bergdoll must serve the full five year army court martial term imposed in 1920 for draft evasion, in addition to a two year sentence for his right to Germany, after dismissing his habeas corpus writ.
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New York
John Knox
Cleveland Bergdoll
Bergdoll
Germany
Italians Advance Against Sidi Barrani in Egyptian Desert
Cairo dispatches report Italian forces pushing toward Sidi Barrani as British troops struggle through sandstorms and extreme heat. High command notes Italian legions nearing the frontier while water shortages plague the exhausted soldiers in the Egyptian desert.
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Rome
Hale Lan Ard
High Command
Sidi-Barraki
Egyptain
Cairo
Our Country Voices in a Nation Shaped by Unity and Discord
A veteran American laments the evolving unity of the United States from a “melting pot” that did not melt to a diverse modern nation. He notes swift political decisions, the rise of new Americans, and ongoing battles with traitors and profiteers while reflecting on past unity from Harding to Hoover and current military security consensus.
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America
Jas
Harding
Hoover
Babel
Maine
Dearborn
German Air Attacks Ramp Up On Britain
German authorized sources report intensified air raids on Britain with strikes on London traffic hubs and subway centers. They claim British defenses are weakened as fires from bombs disrupt industry and key plants including Armstrong Works in Birmingham and Rolls Royce, where 5,000 motorcycles were destroyed.
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RAF
Berlin
Britain
London
Mariy
High Command
Armstrong Arms
Birmingham
Rolls Royce
Kiwanis Meeting in Hope to Welcome Two Nurses
Hope Kiwanis Club will host a Wednesday noon meeting at Hotel Barlow with guest speakers Mrs Celia Hughes county health nurse and Miss Mary Sullivan district nursing consultant. All members urged to attend. Astoria Oregon origins noted with 1811 fur trading post by John Jacob Astor.
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Celia Hughes
Mary Sullivan
Hope Kiwanis Club
Hotel Barlow
Astoria
Oregon
John Tacob Astor
Labor leaders and their unions identified
Daniel J. Tobin and Harry Bridges are linked to the labor movement's top unions. Philip Randolph and John L. Lewis are associated with major labor organizations. The exact unions correspond to the leaders' longtime trades within the American labor landscape.
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U.S
Daniel J. Tobin
Harry Bridges
Philip Randolph
John L. Lewis
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Jonathan Daniels
Aurhors
Jonathan Daniels Awhur
Channel
Air’ Ministry
British Isles
Hitler
Churchill
Bépterbe
Wiwanis Meeting
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