New Book Fund Appeals Hempstead County Library Urges Support
A reader calls for business houses and individuals to boost Hempstead County Library New Book Fund. The goal is 5300 for 18 new books at $2 each, with Charles Reynerson as the donor contact. The piece emphasizes literacy as vital to democracy and newspaper readership. It also critiques radio for quick flashes over printed pages.
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Hempstead County Library
New Book Fund
Hempstead County
Donaon
Charles Reynerson
Plan to Cut Clothing Prices Fades Under OPA Review
Washington reports indicate an effective six to seven percent reduction in clothing prices will likely not be achieved this year. OPA officials cited new concessions allowing manufacturers to produce fewer low priced garments for the rest of 1943 while hints of higher costs for cotton towels and diapers emerge under revised price terms.
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Washington
OPA
Indusa
A U S enrollment climbs twenty percent over last year
Fayetteville September 26 A U enrollment rose by 300 World War Two veterans and is 30 percent above a year ago said President A M Harding. For the second straight year a new high in women students was reported, and freshmen enrollment reached a historic high. Total registration after two weeks stood at 1 554 with 806 women.
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Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
A. M. Harding
Petition to Expand Hope Chamber of Commerce Budget
A circulating petition urges higher dues and assessments to fund a paid secretary manager and an industrial fund to boost expansion and attract new enterprises in Hope. Signers pledge financial backing, noting current financing is inadequate for these objectives.
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Hope Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Indo China Rebels Burn Saigon Market Place
In Saigon, Annamites attacked, kidnapped and burned the city market last night as fighting entered its third day. British troops rescued 31 of 40 French captives, with nine believed dead, amid reports of further kidnappings and loot.
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Vern Haugland
Saigon
Indo-China
Annamites
Douglas Gracey
Numata
Japan
Big Rise Is Forecast on State Rivers
The U S weather bureau in Little Rock forecasts a sharp rise in Arkansas river stages as autumn rains begin. More precipitation is expected tonight and tomorrow after two days of downpours in Oklahoma. Webbers Falls and Muskogee saw 11 feet rises in 24 hours. most Arkansas points may gain ten to 12 feet. Slaves not yet at danger unless rainfall intensifies. Daylight showers are widespread. Wheeling reported the state’s heaviest 24 hour rainfall at 3.20 inches. Temperatures stayed in the 70s yesterday, 60s this morning.
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Little Rock
U. S. Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Webbers Falls
Muskogee
Wheeling
Fulton County
El Dorado Considers Buying Water Company Assets
El Dorado city council moved to explore purchasing El Dorado Water Company properties. Mayor Bodenhamer and City Clerk Goode were authorized to negotiate with an engineering firm for an appraisal. A separate note cites British Trades Union Congress figures: 7,000,000 members with 1,500,000 women.
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el Dorado
el Dorado Water Company
R. C. Bodenhamer
John Goode
British Trades Union Congress
Captured Records Confirm Doolittle Raiders Executed
United Press reports that Japanese records confirm three of the Doolittle Raiders were executed by firing squad at a war prisoners camp near Shanghai on October 1, 1942. The fliers identified include William G. Farrow, Dean Hallmark, Harold Spatz, and Robert Meder died later in Nanking prison. The remaining four prisoners were freed last month.
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Walter G. Rudle
United Press
Shanghai
Doolittle
Tokyo
Shang
Kiangwan
William G. Farrow
Washington
Darlington
D. C
Dean Hallmark
Dallas
Harold A. Spatz
Lebo
Kan
New York State
Robert J. Meder
Lakewood
Ohio
Nanking
Recognition of Hungary Helps Parley
London reports on September 26 that the Big Five foreign ministers discuss German issues amid word the United States may recognize Hungary. Dulles cancels a European swing to pursue clarity on US policy. Byrnes and Molotov prepared to return home. Britain maintains Hungary’s government is nonrepresentative. The US and UK fear Moscow influence over Hungary’s economy and seek free elections.
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London
Tve Council of Foreign Ministers
United States
Hungary
Russia
West
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
U. S
Home
State Byrnes
V. M. Molotov
Red Army
Britain
Moscow
CIO Pledges Nation Wide Oil Strike
The Oil Workers International Union CIO authorized a nationwide strike of the oil industry amid postwar labor talks. Union officials said the move signals a strike is possible if the conference fails, potentially affecting 250,000 workers. Local leaders indicated the action hinges on conference outcomes, with officials cautious about immediate plans.
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Chicago
Oil Workers International Union
CIO
Schwellenbach
Harvey O'Connor
O. A. Knight
Fort Worth
Tex
Union International
Washington
William L. Knous
Colorado Supreme Court
Knight
O'Connor
New York
Building Service
New York Boroughs
David Sullivan
Building Service Employes International Union
AFL
Manhattan
Sullivan
United Press Labor and Industry
CIO Oil Workers International
Owlu
U. S
Detroit
Pontiac
Mich
Toledo
Northwest
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Oil Workers Union
OWIU
Sinclair Company
Sinclair Refining Co
Daniel T. Pierce
Sinclair
A. Knight
Pierce
East Chicago
Ind
Continuea
Hearing on Frat Ban Is Set for October 10 in Little Rock
Parents sue to block a ban on secret fraternities and sororities in Little Rock schools. The injunction hearing before Chancellor Frank Dodge was scheduled for October 10 after a preliminary session. The judge declined a temporary injunction, saying the issue did not justify one.
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Little Rock
Puasiki Chancery Court
Frank Dodge
Tax Cut Looms in 16 Years
Washington reports the House Ways and Means committee voted to rule out excise tax cuts now and focus first on reducing individual and corporate burdens. The panel scrapped public hearings and aims to have a 1946 tax bill ready by November 1, with Secretary Vinson slated to testify.
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Francis M. LE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Doughton
D-Nc
Treasury
Fred M. Vinson
Congress
Bruman
Forand
D-Ri
Eberharter
D-Pa
Coughton
Secretary of the Treasury
Fred M Vinson
Seek Higher Gas Prices Patch in Kansas Louisiana Policy
Kansas and Louisiana push to raise well head gas prices as a Federal Power Commission hearing nears closure. Kansas official McEntire cites 10.5 trillion cubic feet reserves lasting 75 years, while Richardson cites 17 trillion for Louisiana at 28 years with higher export rates.
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Kansas City
Leland Richardson
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Kansas
Federal Power Commission
Richardson
Richard B. McEntire
Kansas Corporation Commission
McFentire
McEntire
FPC
Hogton
Missouri
Public Service Commission
Patton questioned on Bavarian regime and Nazi posts
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered Gen. George S. Patton to appear within a week to explain his Bavarian stewardship and to report on Nazis holding office. Lt. Gen. Walter B. Smith defended denazification while noting Patton’s difficulties and urged marked improvements in U S political control within Bavaria.
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John B. Cdermott
Frankfurt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George S. Patton
Bavaria
Patton
Bavarian
Walter B. Smith
Eisenhower
Smith
U. S
Gestapo
Bulgaria
Simith
George
Germany
Isolation Is Ruin warn by Truman in foreign policy talk
President Truman warned isolationism would ruin the nation as he answered questions on Japan’s fleet, atomic secrets, and Allied policy. He said Russia could voice views to MacArthur, denied plans for a new Allied council on Japan, and stressed awaiting real results before judging the London Big Five.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Japan
Britain
Russia
Berlin
Congress
Douglas MacArthur
China
Big Five Council of Foreign Ministers
London
David Lawrence
Washington Star
World Organization
Allied Control Commission
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
U. S
General MacArthur
MacArthur
Army's Mrs Collins Career Impresses Boyle
HAL BOYLE recalls Mrs Collins a remarkable but brief figure in the American army. She appeared in France as a civilian interpreter and joined the ranks, then managed the regimental mess improving meals and supplies for officers. Her multilingual talents and humor stood out as she served with the regiment during the German pursuit.
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Hal Boyle
Japan
Mrs. Collins
Wick Fowler
Dallas News
France
Roosevelt
Hitler
Collins
Hirohito to MacArthur on Thursday
Tokyo reports say Emperor Hirohito may meet General MacArthur at the U S embassy, with press orders for tomorrow. MacArthur also ordered the army and navy stripped of equipment and civil relief aid to famine areas. A reorganization of the occupation office was approved by the privy council as Hirohito’s influence narrows.
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Russell Brines
Tokyo
Emperor Hirohito
MacArthur
U. S
Japan
Hirohito
Imperial Palace
House of Peers
Yoshichika Tokugawa
Chungking
Foreign Office
Privy Council
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Shigemitsu
Tatsuo Kawai
Shunichi Matzumoto
Special on School Subscriptions for Hope Students
The Star announces an annual subscription offer for Hope students going away to school. Nine months subscription anywhere in the United States costs $4.
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The
Star
United States
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C. C
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Brooklyn
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