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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1941
Page
4
Hope Arkansas announces a mailed free edition commemorating the Second Army Maneuvers in southwest Arkansas from August 18 to September 1, 1941. The edition is produced with the Civilian Military Council American Legion churches city and county governments.
The Star’s Second Army maneuvers edition features pictures of the maneuver area in southwest Arkansas. Hope civic groups and churches organized hospitality for about 75,000 troops, with praise for efforts by local water suppliers, civic clubs, and religious organizations, plus a reflection on principles from Wilson and Roosevelt and a note on Quebec as a historic walled city.
Temporary SPG Construction 90 percent complete at Southwestern Proving Ground Hope Ark with buildings near occupancy readiness. Over 39,000 dollars of lumber used this week, four miles of Highway 29 graded and surfaced, concrete foundations laid for trailers, mess, hall, wash houses and vaults. Earthmoving expands to meet November 1 firing tests and 16,000 yard recovery fields. grading equipment to move up to 5,000 cubic yards per hour.
Hundreds of inventors present devices for defense to government offices yet few match the lasting civilizational contributions of the famed names. Match Edison to a, Bepth bomb b, Steamboat c, Pendulum d, Colt e, Autogyro f, Fultuneo g, Lawn mower h, Whitney i, Bicycle j, Movie machine k, Pistal l, Colton gin m, MacMillisn n, Fountalin o with the listed inventions and sources.
The Staries edition describes Hope Chamber of Commerce backed Civilian Military Council aiding Second Army maneuvers in southwest Arkansas. It covers free showers, water, post offices, maps, recreation rooms, and 20 shoe-shine stands for soldiers, with mailing service for papers at two uptown booths and the main office.
Soviet Marshal Klementi Voroshilov warned Russia’s second city faces a "terrible danger" as German forces press toward Leningrad on the Gulf of Finland. He urged resolve while reports said Red Army reinforcements fight on three fronts and volunteers within a "peoples army" help stem the siege.
Seven Hope and Hempstead county youths have been notified by the local draft board to report to Camp Robinson on September 4 for induction into military service under the selective service law. The list includes Woodrow Kee ton, Cline Stephens, Joseph Lanier Lively, Hugh Herbert McKee, Vernon Robert Avery, Raymond William Can, and Joseph David Knight.
In Mt Holly Milton Morris was overcome by gas at a chemical plant and placed on a 15 foot platform where he fell and fractured his skull. The accident underscores dangerous conditions at the facility and injuries sustained.
Mayor Albert Graves issued a proclamation placing Hope Arkansas on Central Daylight Time at the request of Lieut Col D C Cabell commanding the Southwestern Proving Ground. Merchants petitioned the move to aid defense project timelines and energy saving.
LITTLE ROCK The Louisiana Nevada Transit Company of Ada Oklahoma asked the State Utilities Commission for authority to build a natural gas pipeline to serve the Southwestern Proving Ground near Hope. The plan proposes a 41000 feet long 4 inch high pressure welded line extending from its main line to a new service area.
The regimental band of the 105th Infantry, 27th Division, will give a public concert at Hope High School football stadium at 7 30 Sunday night. Admission is free, with a free will offering to offset lighting and incidental costs. An American Legion committee welcomes attendees at the gate, and Bill Smith of the Legion handles arrangements. The note adds North Carolina maintains 58 232 miles of highways.
In southwest Arkansas the 110th Engineers raced to complete a major pontoon bridge across the Red River. The 738 foot span carried heavy equipment as 70 metal boats ferried troops to establish bridgeheads with nine dive bombers coordinating the operation.
Camp Robinson commander Lt Col G Fairchild announced that the entire 153rd Infantry, formerly of the Arkansas National Guard under Col Heber McAlister, is now at Camp Murray in Washington. The unit becomes part of the 4th army with HQ in the Northwest and will take part in nearby maneuvers. After federal service began last December 24, the regiment was attached to the 35th division and moved to Washington when the 35th was sent to the Southwest for war games.
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