Our Daily Bread Sliced Thin by The Editor
A National series of newspaper advertisements explains why free editorial and advertising columns are essential to a free press. The Star joins Arkansas papers in promoting the message that a free press sustains human rights and democracy amid rising dictatorships. The effort, led by Norman Chandler and J Walter Thompson, involves donated space and shared production costs to keep the press independent for public safety and civic rights.
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Star
America
Europa
Arkansas Gazette
Arkansas Democrat
American Newspaper Publishers Committee
Norman Chandler
Los Angeles Times
J. Walter Thompson Company
New York
Britain
United States
Bobcats Prep for El Dorado Clash in Hope
Bobcats coach Foy Hammons announces Mena Ark will visit Hope for a Friday October 4 game, the lone open date. Hope works on defense to stop El Dorados Reese and Co, with scrimmages and veteran guards Parsons and Keith in tackling drills. Jimmy Simms pressed for readiness as Hammons expresses optimism despite early losses. The El Dorado Hope game will be broadcast locally, with Pridey morning radio exchanges and 15 minute segments for each school.
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Foy Hammons
Mena
Ark
Bobcats
Prescott
Curly Wolves
Hammons
Brasher
Jimmy Simms
Simms
Hameons
Dorado
Hope
Complaint Is Ironed Out By Missouri Pacific Lines
Chamber of Commerce reports a letter from R C Williams superintendent Missouri Pacific Lines saying no employee is required to buy shoes from a specific firm. Workers must supply their own safety steel cap shoes, purchasable from any merchant. Williams clarifies the claim was unfounded and notes the policy.
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Chamber of Commerce
R. C. Williams
Missouri Pacific Lines
Williams
RP. Bowen
Hope Chanter
Commerce
Hope
Arkansas
Bowen
Mer. McCain
Negrets
Merchants of Hope
Missouri- Pacific
Protection for the Protector mural tied to judges
In Aiken South Carolina a Treasury Department solution covers a courtroom mural titled Justice the Protector and Avenger. The mural by Stephen Hirsch sparked objections from late Judge Frank Myers who ordered it covered. A drapery now lets the public view the painting when no judge is present and cover it during court sessions.
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Aiken
5S. C
Treasury Department
Frank Myers
Stephen Hirsch
Patmos P T A Plans First Meeting September 26
Patmos P T A will hold its first meeting September 26 in the high school auditorium. It is urged that every parent be present at this gathering.
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Patmos P.T. A
Mustve Been Very Loud Mustve Been Very Loud
Tulsa report says a man complained to Desk Sergeant Jack Billingsley that two youths violated the anti noise ordinance by tooting an automobile horn. The complaint was hard to hear and the officer noted the incident in his blotter.
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Tulsa
Okla
Jack Billingsley
Billingsley
British Air Raids Hit Berlin and French Coast
British air force strike across Germany and French coast, claiming major raid on Berlin and damage to Boulogne ships. Axis vows to fight Britain to the end after Ribbentrop Mussolini talks. Cambridge bombed in retaliation for Heidelberg. Continuous air war with London rolling attacks and page two continuation.
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London
English Channel
Berlin
Boulogne
Axis
Britain
von Ribbentrop
Rome
Mussolini
Cambridge
England
George
Naal
High Command
Heidelberg
Thought on Inner Beauty in Prayer and Reverence
A pithy line from Socrates implores divine aid to become beautiful within. The reflection links virtue to inner form rather than outward display, urging humility, purity, and ethical conduct as the true measure of beauty.
Suez Canal Becomes Target in Mussolini's War Plans
NEA Service reports Italy seeks control of the Suez Canal as a vital lifeline, aiming to cut Britain free of the waterway. It notes historical control, international legal rights, and Britain’s guard at both ends, with the canal open but threatened by Italian forces advancing through Egypt.
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Suez Canal
Mussolini
NEA
Egypt
Italy
Suez
Ethiopia
Constantinople
Britain
Great Britain
Suez Canal Company
France
Isthmus
Nile River
Red Sea
Timsah
Trajan
Amru
Lamic
Ferdinand de Lesseps
de Lesseps
Turkey
Eugenie
Austria
Our Country by Stuart Chase The American Creed
The essay argues the United States is a unique, self-contained continental empire with deep democratic institutions and a fluid class system. It warns distrust of government among youth as a danger to future stability and jobs, asserting America’s wealth, industry, and mobility as protective forces against fascism or communism.
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America
Stuart Chase
United States of America
Greece
Rome
Germany
Russia
British Empire
United States
North America
Italy
France
Britain
Japan
Europe
Asia
Latin America
Canada
Australia
Steerege
Local Legion Fish Fry Set at Fair Park
Leslie Huddleston Post 12 of the American Legion will host its first fish fry of the season at Fairpark on Thursday September 26 starting at 7:30pm Commander Cornelius said each legionnaire should bring a buddy and a good program is promised
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Legion
Fair Park
Leslie Huddleston
American Legion
Fairpark
T. 5
Cornelius
Hint FD Won't Serve Term
Representative Anderson of Minnesota told the house that if Roosevelt is re elected he plans to turn the presidency to his running mate Henry Wallace within a year or two. He cited M W Thatcher of the National Farmers Union as evidence that Roosevelt may resign if re elected and the war situation allows. He noted Roosevelt thanked Wallace in his Chicago convention acceptance speech and suggested a possible slip of the tongue.
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Washington
Anderson
Rep
Minn
House
Roosevelt
Henry A. Wallace
Andresen
M. W. Thatcher
National Farmers Union Legislative Committee
Minnesotann
Thatcher
Chicago
Wallace
United States
Revival Begun by Methodists at First Church Meetings
Revival services at First Methodist church are held twice daily with morning sessions at 10 and evening at 7:30. The Young People's Meeting led by singer Mr. Martin met Tuesday afternoon and will meet again Tuesday evening. The Women's Society attended Monday night and the church school will be featured Tuesday. Rev Kenneth Spate preached on The Unanswered Prayer Monday night urging prayer with right motives and unity in prayer. Good crowds attend daily as revival spirit grows. all are invited regardless of denomination.
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First Methodist Church
Martin
Voung
Women’s Society For Christian
Church School
Board of Trustees
Kenneth Spate
Jesus
God
Jana
Kiwanis to Elect Officials at Wednesday Luncheon
Kiwanis Club will elect officers and a board of directors for the coming year at the Wednesday luncheon at Hotel Barlow. James Pilkinton will speak on the Constitution of the United States and all members are urged to be present.
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James Pilkinton
United States
Kiwanis Club
Barlow
Japan's Policy Disapproved
Washington sources report the United States may escalate beyond a diplomatic protest over Japan's advance into French Indochina. Secretary Hull noted the move unsettles the Pacific status quo and policy conferences will decide the next steps after Japan's troops entered the Far Eastern colony.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Indo-China
Hull
Pacific
State Departments
Challange
Miller to Be Named Judge in Western Arkansas
Congressional sources disclosed that Senator Miller of Arkansas would be offered a federal district judgeship for the Western District of Arkansas after Judge Hartsill Ragan’s death in Fort Smith. Miller was expected to accept, with possible January timing to allow his Senate successor to be appointed by Homer Adkins.
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Washington
Miller
Dem. Ark
Caraway
Justice Department
Western District of
Arkansas
Hartsill Ragan
Fort Smith
Friends
Miler
Homer M. Adkins
Senate
Short Court Docket Heard in Municipal Court
One of the shortest dockets of the year was heard in Municipal court at city hall. Judge W K Lemley presides. Six drunkenness cases were heard with each fined 10 dollars. Names listed include Halcomb Sommers Mays Heiliburton Dillard Gonzales with varying cash bonds of 10 dollars.
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City Hall
W. K. Lemley
Atta Halcomb
D. Mays, Jr
Ita Heiliburton
Dillard
L. L. Gonzales
Ukenness
Cotton NY P opening and closing prices report
December cotton opened at 9.50 and closed at 9.54 with middling spot at 9.93, reflecting a slight gain in the trading day. Market notes indicate stable demand and modest price movement for bulk futures.
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New York
Reprisal for British Action at Dakar Reported
Fragmentary report describes reprisals by Dakar forces after a British action. It references losses among ager and warships and mentions Darlan and Vichy linked events. The text notes a British landing near Dakar and tensions influencing French and British positions.
Army enlistment rises in Hempstead County after conscription act
Postmaster Robert Wilson and Lt. Royce Weisenberger report a strong rise in Hempstead County enlistments since the conscription act. They note higher pay and benefits in the regular Army, with avenues to choose branches, better drilling with regulars, and many vacancies. Interested youths should apply through Wilson, Weisenberger, or report to the Texarkana recruiting office.
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Robert Wilson
Royce Weisenberger
Infantry Reserve
U. S. Army
Hempstead County
Weisenberger
Army
Wilson
Texarkana
Cranium Crackers Five Farm Fowl Breed Names
Five breed names listed on page two prompt to identify as farm animals. Duroc Jersey Minorca Percheron Angwery likely refer to pig sheep chicken horse. Determine which are sheep horse or other.
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Duroc-Jersey
Dergey
Minorca
Percheron
Angwery
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Alex. H. Washburn
el Dorado
Mo. P. Employes
Patmos P. T. A
Socrates
Caira
Consis
Roland
Fardon H
Lake Timsoh
Davartol
Wikia Av Bose
Isea
Genetra
Shaluf
Towfik
Luya
eGyrt
Ria
Trans
Jordan
Amarice
Kenneth Spore
Kiwanis
U. S
Adkins
Short Court
Seipattes Sommers
Mfc
Dakar
Ager
Darlan
Minsa
Vichy
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