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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1943
Page
1
A poker game is described as part of life in an Allied camp, with players gathering for a routine session. The piece notes social moments, competition, and the informal atmosphere among soldiers and workers.
The piece notes Moscow recalls diplomat Litvinoff as Churchill and Roosevelt meet at Quebec and analyzes a broader shift toward postwar realignments. It cites DeWitt Mackenzie on political changes, the rise of Himmler and the Gestapo, and Russia’s possible territorial demands in Europe. It frames the moves as part of a high-stakes postwar poker game.
The notice lists valid through dates for ration stamps across food and fuel goods. It covers Meat and Cheese Book 2 red stamps T U V W through August 31, Blue stamps R S T through September 20, Sugar Book 1 stamps 14 15 16 with canning limits, Oes Book 1 stamp 18 through October 31, gasoline coupons by region with varying gallon amounts, and fuel oil coupons from last year and new season valid through January 3 with 10 gallons per unit.
Paul M. Simms deputy collector of internal revenue will assist local taxpayers in preparing their declaration of income for 1943 which must be filed by September fifteenth. His itinerary covers Waterloo September second Blevins September third Emmet September fourth Washington September sixth Fulton September seventh Prescott September eighth ninth Hope September tenth through fifteenth inclusive. Deputy Rector O Henry will appear at Bradley September first Stamps September second Lewisville September third fourth inclusive and Texarkana September sixth through fifteenth in Deputy Howell will serve Nashville September second through fourth inclusive. A declaration must be made by single persons or married not living together with certain income thresholds and by married couples with combined income limits. Individuals required to file for 1942 or expected to file for 1943 with wage withholding changes may also need to file. We conclude with a biblical citation from Romans.
Justice Department charges four in Detroit and New York with wartime espionage for Nazi Germany. Leaders include Grace Buchanan-Dineen, described as an attractive descendant of French nobility, plus Bertrand Steuart Hoffman, Theresa Behrens, and Dr. Fred Williams Thomas. Two German aliens were also arrested in Detroit.
New Mexico Senator Dennis Chavez calls for inducting civilian federal employees before fathers with families. He cites Abe Fortas, undersecretary of the interior, as an example and notes the government employs thousands of personnel who could be drafted first. Fortas declined to comment.
Washington Aug. 24 The Draft faces a possible Congressional stop order to halt the drafting of seven in every hundred pre Pearl Harbor fathers. Hershey said 446000 fit fathers must be inducted Oct. 1 to Jan. 1 to meet quotas with Congress expected back September 14 to act. The Senate Military Committee unit already weighs a ban until after Jan. 1.
Hershey argues the core issue is valuing the men most needed for the war and not drafting fathers. He cites 6.6 million fathers aged 16 to 37, with up to 21 in 100 possibly sent to induction centers, though many may be disqualified for physical reasons. He emphasizes boards must balance duty to those already sent with essential home-front work.
RAF bombers struck Berlin in a 42 minute assault described as the most widespread destruction yet in Axis Europe. Lancaster Stirling and Halifax crews reported heavy fires, weak German defenses, and a four square mile blast zone with 4 000 pounder bombs.
Moscow dispatches report the Red Army driving through Kharkov ruins pursuing retreating German forces leaving a city of hollow walls. Russian offensives extend from Kharkov toward Poltava and the Donets basin with advances toward Makeyevka and Stalino while German counterattacks attempt to blunt the gains.
RAF squadrons smashed Berlin in a raid twice as heavy as any capital attack before, dropping over 2 016 tons of explosives. Fifty eight bombers were reported lost, with Canadian and American volunteers aiding. the operation marked the opening of a massive offensive toward Hamburg.
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill ended the eight day Quebec war talks with hints of a tri partite meeting with Russia and said key decisions have been taken for forward action by Britain and the United States. They announced plans to report European war decisions to the Soviet government and noted Japan’s war role remained a focus. Continued on Page Two.
London reports Italy formally informs Britain and the United States of plans to demilitarize Rome with open city status. Stefani broadcasts say defense works neutralized and anti aircraft orders given, with troops moved out and Rome to be a transit line. Allied notification pending.
The heat wave returned with temperatures above 100 degrees across Arkansas. Dardanelle Pine Bluff and Batesville reached 104 degrees while Prescott Mena 103 Fort Smith 102 and several cities hit 100. The Weather Bureau predicted little change.
War Department lists Staff Sgt. James O. Goodson of DeQueen Arkansas and 1st Lt. Joe L. Hudson of Jacksonville Arkansas as missing in action in Europe. They were the sole Arkansans among 194 U.S. troops listed missing. An unrelated note states the average Philippine farm size is three acres.
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