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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1943
Page
4
Our Daily Bread urges half holiday on week midpoints to aid war effort and conserve. It cites regional practice, stresses thrift and War Bond purchases, and warns against wasting cash amid rationing and looming shortages.
United States preparations for bombing Japan were cited as a threat by Tokyo, while Senator Reynolds warned the Pacific war could persist for years. Intercepted broadcasts warned of another April 18 style raid. Morgenthau cited a Chinese cable describing Japanese atrocities along the China coast after the Yokohama raid. Allied actions in the Pacific included attacks in the Arafura Sea and conduct of sorties in New Guinea, New Ireland, and New Britain. Wavell reported successes against Japanese infiltrations in Arakan.
Washington April 28 Rep. Fulbright the day praised Senator McClellan for going on record in an Associated Press poll as favoring a post war international system to prevent wars Arkansas should be proud to see that Senator McClellan has taken his stand Our senior senator Mrs Cantweld was not reached by AP but I am confident that she will agree We must not overlook the fact that the war is basic cause of most of the troubles that afflict us We now have a second chance to do our part and sincerely hope that we do not fail.
Fort Smith April 29 Big Creek township with Lavace as the main community will hold an option election May 18. The township adjoins Mont Sant del township which voted dry in a similar election earlier.
Skeptical lawmakers urged greater openness as the International Food Conference nears its Washington kickoff. Senators Gillette and Aiken warned the talks may shape postwar food policy and world feeding duties, while Ferguson questioned the conference's real decisions and access for farmers and the press.
President Roosevelt proposed a year of service for American youth after victory, using industrial plants and military camps to build physical fitness and mental alertness. He outlined a broad program beyond compul sory military service, backed by his postwar tour through 20 states and visits to eleven army posts, four war plants, a Marine base, five WAAC schools and a naval air training center.
Washington April 2d Congress faces the question whether a dictator is the person of John J Lewis should be permitted to override the constitutional authority of government Senator Connally Tex sought to bring before the Senate today his measure authorizing the government to seize mines or plants where production is halted by strikes He moved for immediate consideration of the measure last year but died when Roosevelt obtained a no strike agreement from labor leaders He said the time had come to decide whether government agents or Lewis controls war production Minority Leader McNary Oregon supported the bill and urged discussion before voting after absentees return Cahokia Mound in Illinois is the largest prehistoric earthwork in America.
Allied units in North Africa push on with gains by U S and French forces amid stubborn Axis resistance. British First Army faces counterattacks near Medjez El Bab and Enfidaville while Second U S Army Corps advances toward Mateur and Bizerte. Axis air and sea reinforcements continue as German and Italian troops mount heavy defense along the western front.
Cleveland April 29 AIL strike today tied up Cleveland mass transit forcing thousands of war workers to thumb rides or walk. No streetcars were seen on Public Square during the rush hour as Transit System riders shelved cars, traffic jams forming on main routes. Mayor Lausche urged drivers to pick up pedestrians while many motorists reported cooperation, filling seats on busy streets. The strike defied international officials and ignored a War Department telegraph urging settlement.
Ohio narrows losses from a tornado outbreak as Cleveland and Akron tally millions in damage. Police and civilian volunteers patrol for looting, with Akron reporting over 100 injuries and Cleveland about 1 million in damages. Over 1,000 homes dark in Akron. war plants likely back to normal soon. About 400 people homeless as residences were leveled.
Campaign officials said 18 of Arkansas' 73 counties had not reached their quota in the second War loan drive. The final subscription totaled 30,870,601.25 dollars, or 158.12 percent of the statewide quota.
Across the Japanese empire and occupied territories a grand military review in Tokyo highlighted Emperor Hirohito's 42nd birthday celebrations. Axis broadcasts reported a 160,000 amnesty freeing 16,000 inmates, with celebrations in Mania, Rangoon, Hongkong, and Manila.
Little Rock reports 1942 highway accidents and deaths fell from 1941 with 2,593 injuries and 294 deaths versus 3,828 accidents and 505 fatalities last year. Only 600 of 4,336 drivers in mishaps were women. 12 women in fatal crashes. Fatalities rose by county, with Saline and Pulaski among leaders in deaths. several counties listed pedestrians and collisions, while Arkansas had eleven counties with no fatalities.
Secretary of War Stimson said there will be no heavyweight championship fight this summer between Sen. Joe Louis and Cpl. Bill Cann. He denied reports that the War Department was arranging the bout with war bond purchases as the price of admission.
Moscow reports heavy Soviet air operations against German communications and air bases. Soviet raids claimed destruction of over 30 German planes in 24 hours and strikes on two air dromes, plus destroyed supply columns. German claims said attacks near Kuban, Leningrad were unsuccessful with 12 Soviet planes shot down. Northern fleet noted M-1172 submarine returning after sinking 10 transports and two torpedo boats.
State Veterinarian J S Campbell visited Brinkley to gather data on a calf disease outbreak. He noted older cattle resistitance while four week old calves die within about three days. One herd confirmed with five deaths. symptoms include labored breathing swelling around the larynx rapid breathing high pulse and fever above 104 degrees.
Hempstead county reports total war bond sales of 318,450 dollars surpassing its quota of 254,000 dollars after an intensive Second War Loan drive. Chairman C. C. Spragins announced the updated figures today.
President Roosevelt pressed soft coal miners and operators to resume work by 10 a.m. Saturday or risk use of wartime powers to protect the national interest. The War Labor Board referred the dispute to the president as strikes threaten war production. Secretary Perkins urged an immediate return to work and the UMW faced mounting walkouts as talks stalled.
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