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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1940
Page
3
Senator Byrd warns that defense spending could top 15 billion for the current fiscal year, with tax revenue around 6.6 billion, leaving a deficit near 8 billion. He urges cutting non defense spending, reforming tax exemptions on government bonds, and accelerating fiscal preparedness as the nation faces a wartime emergency.
British fighters clashed with German raiders over London in a 20 minute air battle. Unofficial reports claim five German planes down, with up to 100 taking part in the raid. Bombings spread to Liverpool and Merseyside, while Hastings faced Junkers dive bombing causing hangars to burn and runways to be unusable.
The Y M B A football banquet for Hope High School squad, previously set for October 2, has been postponed to Wednesday night October 9. Announcement made Monday.
A short quiz asks five questions about the U.S. cabinet and historic figures. It covers cabinet roles, Lincoln's secretary of state, cabinet salaries versus the vice president, Taft’s cabinet post, and Hoover's two secretary of commerce appointments.
In a NEA produced advisory, Milson Bronner explains that conscription will target men aged 21 to 36 registering on Oct. 16. The army requires certain dental standards and physical fitness, with jokes about dentures highlighting the emphasis on strong teeth for service.
Andre Maurois, biographer and French Academy member, writes an exclusive NEA Service piece detailing lessons from France’s WWI experiences. He warns that bravery cannot halt modern tanks and air power and argues that preparedness, industrial capacity, and timely decisions determined outcomes.
NEA Service reports a new anti aircraft combat car by Tucker Manufacturing with three machine guns and a cannon, speeds above 100 mph, 200 horsepower, bullet proof armor and glass, 50 percent grade capability, 225 mile range at 70 mph, designed for ground strafing defense. Built with welded steel sections from Lincoln Electric Co. Mass production planned.
Prescott reports Jack Gulley, 25, convicted in Nevada Circuit Court for slaying Orville Cox, Falcon Incrchant. Gulley was sentenced Monday to be electrocuted Friday October 18, marking the county’s first death sentence pronounced since 1906.
Chicago report notes August traffic fatalities reached 3,220, the highest for a month since March 1997, amid a surge in vacation travel and no holiday relief on highways according to the National Safety Council.
A U.S. sailor reported to have been detained by Japanese Gendarme Saturday night was allegedly beaten at the gendarme headquarters before release by a visit from the warship. The incident occurred in Shanghai with no immediate official comment.
A fragmentreflects on biblical verse Deuteronomy 2 16 urging judges to hear causes between brethren and judge righteously. It preserves a religious tone and emphasizes rightful judgment among people.
Secretary R P Bowen releases the 1940 41 committee list for Hope Chamber of Commerce with chairmen and meeting times. The Merchants Civic Agricultural Airport Industrial Utilities Good Neighbor Roads Budget committees are named with chairs including Henry Haynes George W Robison Roy Anderson John M Guthrie Albert Graves and Syd McMath among many members.
Magnolia Henderson of Nashville has been elected secretary of the Y M C A at Magnolia College where he is enrolled as a sophomore. Elsie Riley of Bradley is secretary of the Y W C A. Other officers include Presidents Alvin Dean Lester and Bob Dodson. vice presidents Dan Mobley and Ruth Cross. treasurers Wayne Pagan and Hortenseides Sparkman.
Berlin reports indicate preparations for Axis diplomacy push involving Von Ribbetrop Molotov and Molotov in Moscow. Three power pact prompts talks with Russia as Spain and Gibraltar goals are discussed in Berlin with Keitel Serrano Sunne and Ci man. Dutch talks in Berlin between Hiller and Mussert yield no details on the future of the occupied Netherlands.
The Arkansas State Employment Service seeks eight to ten negro families as cotton pickers in Mississippi county. Applicants need transport and bathing facilities. houses will be supplied on arrival. Report to 20 East Second Street to file an application and be informed where to go and when to report.
President Roosevelt nominated G. Paschal of Little Rock to be collector of internal revenue for Arkansas. Paschal, former deputy under Homer Adkins, resigned to run for governor.
The December cotton market opened at 9.55 and closed at 9.66 57. Middling spot price recorded at 9.89. Market activity noted with price movements and closing figures for the day.
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