Arkansas State Police a political safeguard urged by Adkins
Homer Adkins urged Arkansas at the state convention to back a constitutional amendment to depoliticize the state police. The piece argues for a professional, nonpartisan force to patrol highways and assist sheriffs, noting federal involvement as insufficient for inter county and inter state crime. It cites the need to preserve state police independence across administrations and points to editorial history on the topic.
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Homer Adkins
Arkansas
Adking
Fils
FBI
Washington
Pen-nssylvania
New York
Arkansas Democrat
National Guard
Safety of Our Government Is Free Elections
President Roosevelt, addressing the University of Pennsylvania's 200th anniversary, linked free elections to lasting safety for democracy and warned that dictators dread facing such ballots. He noted some well meaning people claim relief recipients have lost jobs or water rights, while White House officials refrained from labeling the petition as political.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
University of Pennsylvania
White House
Times Editorial Backing Willkie From New York Times
The New York Times opposed a Roosevelt third term and endorsed Wendell Willkie, citing defense readiness, liberal practicality, and opposition to concentrated executive power, framing the choice as crucial amid global crises and democratic safeguards erosion. The piece notes the Times’ long history of supporting Republican candidates since 1908 and signals a pivotal editorial stance.
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New York
New York Times
Franklin J. Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Times
Willkie
Cranium Crackers Philippines Quiz in War Coverage
The page presents a quiz titled Cranium Crackers focusing on the Philippines War in Europe and the Far East. It asks five questions about discovery, acquisition by the United States, geography, Philippine independence timing, and the U S high commissioner, inviting readers to answer on Combos Page.
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Philippines
Europe
Far East
U. S
Philippine Islands
United States
U.S
The
Bobcats Set for Smackover Tilt at 4 15 PM
Hope High School prepares for the second game of the 1940 season as 25 players depart at 4 14 PM by bus to Smackover. Injuries keep two end regulars at home. Hammons and Kimball to start. Smackover holds slight weight edge.Hope seeks rebound after a 24 0 loss to Haynesville Lat. Fans plan to follow. game starts at 7 45 PM with 50 cent adults and 25 cent students admission.
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Hope High School
Egage
Bobcats
Hozel Barlow
Foy Hammons
Bill Brasher
Saulacl
Rowe
Clark
Hammons
Kimball
Smackover
Camden
Hope
Haytesville
Scott and Bugh
Buckaroo Bugks
Hope Smackover Hammons
Schueler Enyker
Nix
SMH
Braxishiew
Mayote
Kimball Perry
Our Country by Robert P Tristram Coffin
An NEA Service essay arguing Americans should celebrate working people and pride in shared labor. It critiques foreign notions of labor, defends the mix of nationalities that built the country, and calls for continued hard work and self-reliance amid evolving ideas.
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NEA
Robert P. Tnistram Coffin
Abby
Tuli
Europe
Iastion
Russia
Robert P
Anger of the Lord Sells Israel to Philistines and Amnon
A biblical line notes the anger of the Lord against Israel leading to their surrender into Philistine and Ammonite control. The text references Judges 17 with a focus on divine wrath and political domination.
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Israel
Aviation Speeds Dutch East Indies Travel By Air
Pan American reporter Peter Edson notes aviation links the Dutch East Indies, reducing months long river trips to hours. KNILM operates nine routes Batavia to Java towns, carrying passengers, mail, and freight, linking Batavia, Surabaya and other ports with Sydney, Port Darwin, and Pacific destinations.
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South Pacific
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Borned
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Thormas
A. T. van der Hoop
National Museum
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Near East
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Bae
van der Hoop
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Royal Netherlands -Indies Airways
Koninklijke Nederlansisch-Indische Luehtvaart Maatschappij
KNILM
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Java
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Port Darwin
Australia
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California
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America
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Hongkong
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Singapore
Siam
Indo- China
Japan
Palestine
England
Egypt
South Africa
Wexs
The Shadow Queen Magda Lupescu and King Carol II Return
Exiled King Carol II of Romania and his red headed companion Magda Lupescu loom in rumors of a possible coup. Magda, called the shadow queen, wields influence on politics, contracts, and foreign policy as Carol tightens his dictatorship amid peasant protests and court intrigue.
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Magda Lupescu
Shadow Queen
Romania
Roger Greene
New York
Caro 11
Balkan
Bibi
Carol
Bucharest
Magda
Rumania
Cyrol
Madame Pompadous
Sutin Maniu
Mme
Lupescu
Torbade
Thane
Alexander Averestu
Amsterdam
Paris
Chausee
New Doctrine for Africa and Allied Axis Plans
British and Italian forces clash in North Africa as Mussolini and von Ribbentrop discuss a future Africa doctrine. London reports British bombers striking from the Libyan coast to Ethiopia while Italian airmen sink a British submarine. The British raid Egyptian regions to hinder Italian advance into Egyptian territory.
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Balin
Africa
Rome
Britain
Bomh
Ethiopia
Somaliland
Egypt
Rumors of New Pacific Moves Rise in Washington
Reports say talks among high state department officials about Japan and French Indochina have sparked speculation of new American diplomatic moves in the Pacific. Fears of basing part of the U S fleet with Britain's Singapore fortress are discussed as possible outcomes.
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Washington
Pacific
State Department
United States
Britain
Singapore
Methodists to Begin Revival at Local Church
The annual revival starts Sunday at the Methodist church and runs for fifteen days through October 6. Services occur Sundays at 10:50 a.m., 8:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Weekday sessions are 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with no Saturday morning services. Children meet after school, and Young People at 6:45 p.m. Each day. Rev. E. H. Martin will lead singing and youth services. Rev. Kenneth L. Spore preaches daily at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Methodist Church
E. H. Martin
Mineral Springs
Kenneth L. Spore
Watermelon Experiment Tends Toward Record Harvests at Oswego
In Oswego Kansas a farmer named Merk Schaltier planted melons atop a dry lake last spring. By August he harvested a large melon pod weighing about 80 pounds the biggest on the reel well.
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Oswego
Kas
Merk Schaltier
Seninteer
British raid and German sinking reported by war desk
London reports indicate heavy battles along the Kent coast with British forces clashing against German raiders. Casualty figures cited include hundreds killed and thousands wounded as ships and towns suffer bombardment and transport losses. London and Paris describe renewed wartime rations and stricter controls issued by Vichy authorities amid ongoing conflicts.
Alexander Bowling Head Elected In Hope Season Start
Alexander is bowling head for the Hope season to start Monday night September 3. E Alexander was elected president and Clyde Coffee treasurer. Twelve men per team, one game weekly, ladies night, $1 per player for twelve weeks, funds for alleys balls and expenses. Ten teams entered, two vacancies remain. firms or organizations urged to contact Clyde Coffee promptly.
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Chambes of Commerce
Alexander
Clyde Coffee
Unseen Embarrassment Besets Pedestrian in Memphis Beach Area
In Memphis Tennessee a man walking near the beach section inadvertently snagged his pants on a car door handle, ripping his trousers from belt to knee and exposing his undergarments as bystanders watched. The mishap drew attention in a crowded area and highlighted a comic lapse in attention.
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Memphis
Tenn
Pais
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Rother
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Raoeng Volcano
Traveler
Axis Plan
New Pacific
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Heidelberg
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