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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1942
Page
3
A commentary on Roosevelt’s warning that Axis barbary will be repaid after the war. It notes the possibility of justice by courts or swift punishment by oppressed peoples if judicial avenues fail. The piece argues morale hinges on leaders and followers, and that Axis forces may falter once retreats begin.
London reports twin raids on Kassel and the Baltic port of Gdynia as RAF bombers strike across Germany to disrupt war industry. The operation involved about 600 aircraft, with damage cited at Kassel including Henschel locomotive works and other factories. German defenses and raids on northern England followed as Allied air power maintains pressure on Nazi targets.
President Roosevelt outlined a plan for inflation control favoring flexible rather than fixed price stabilizations for farm goods and wages. He aligned with Leon Henderson on stabilization and said no wage or price freeze is planned, hinting at a Labor Day speech and fireside chat to explain proposals. He noted farm groups support his aims and cited parity price protections as inflationary if ceilings below 110 percent are imposed.
Funeral services were held for Riley Franklin Thompson in Saratoga Arkansas on Wednesday August 26 conducted by Rev. Peebles. Thompson born January 5 1873 in Boliver Missouri moved to Okay Arkansas in 1928 and worked at Okay Cement ia until shortly before his death. He is survived by his widow two daughters Leon Leech and Mia Leon Campbell one son Jwen all of Los Angeles California four stepchildren Margarite Hill Edward and Charles Nothan Hill all of Okay and Mrs Clarence Gilbert of Washington five sisters and two brothers from Oklahoma and eight grandchildren Burial took place at Yellow Creek cemetery. The budget Sebacolinates that Fry administration publicity cost 27770000.
A two day raid by U S Marines on Makin island wiped out about 350 Japanese defenders and wrecked seaplane facilities. Major James Roosevelt participated, hunting remaining enemies after initial success. Eyewitness accounts note stealthy moonless landings, snipers, and heavy combat as Marines advanced with natives aiding the operation.
A British military commentator says the Red Army’s thrust into Rzhev and stronger Stalingrad defense show a considerably improved Russian position. German lines around Rzhev are described as very strong, with possible encirclement from NW and SE. Novorossiysk remains threatened. no new German pushes toward the Caucasus oil fields.
Workers in six of seven Aluminum Company of America plants rejected the war labor board's wage increase plan. CIO Aluminum Workers of America officials said six plants, New Kensington Pennsylvania Detroit Maryville Tennessee Bridgeport Connecticut Badin North Carolina and Ridgewater New Jersey voted against the WLB decision. Bauxite Arkansas did not report immediately. Union president Nick A Zonartiuh said officers may appeal to the WLB or President Roosevelt if needed to seek reconsideration. The vote supports potential strike action if demanded by leadership.
The Army will organize two new infantry divisions in October, one composed of Negro troops. The 84th division, white troops, will form at Camp Hood, Texas under Brigadier General John H. Hilldring. Brigadier General Edward M. Almond will command the Negro 82nd division at Fort McClellan, Alabama, the second such division with both white and Negro officers.
A jumbled set of Brief items from Spokane Spokane officer John Domit stops a woman for running a light she returns the flashlight left on her car then Domit tears up her ticket she pursues then she returns purse he hands it back Nearly Grand Island Democratic party leaders nominate Sue Madden as a Hall county delegate but her name is not on the ballot revealing she is a Republican precinct committeewoman In Bloomfield Henry Wishard tosses six tires onto a scrap pile while spectators watch Waukegan candidates for a local produce firm report finding two eggs with tree golks
British headquarters reported an August 26 torpedo attack by RAP aircraft on an Italian Giuseppe Garibaldi class cruiser off Antikythera island near Crete. A second aircraft attack near the same area hit an opposing vessel believed to be a large merchant ship or air carrier. a sinking ship was seen northwest of the island with heavy smoke over the sea. Desert operations showed limited activity amid a lull. RAP fighters hit Axis lines in the southern sector and an enemy bomber was driven off a Nile delta air base incident.
German forces pushing from the Ukraine toward the Volga city of Stalingrad reached the distant approaches but were blocked by Red Army infantry from all sides. Reports from Red Star said shock troops were forced to form a ring defense as city fighting intensified and a German spearhead was encircled northwest of Stalingrad. The Red Army also renewed pressure in the suburbs of Radev, 130 miles from Moscow, while air attacks battered the city.
U S Attorney C R Barry said federal inquiry into alleged irregularities in the Arkansas Democratic primaries of July 28 and August 11 has not advanced to grand jury stage. Judge John R Miller charged a four day session to investigate election issues as Attorney General Francis Biddle notes statewide concerns including poll tax receipts cheating and voter denial in the western Arkansas district.
London mourns as the Duke of Kent and three entourage members die in a Scotland crash. Coffin draped with his standard arrives at Windsor while crowds at Euston station stand silent. United States Ambassador Winant offers condolences, calling him a gallant soldier and a friend.
President Roosevelt at a press conference discussed the possible imposition of a meatless day each week. He said 30 to 40 cargo ships now used for meat imports could be diverted to transport tanks, planes and munitions, though the timing depended on transportation studies.
United States Flying Fortresses bombed an airplane factory at Meaulie near Albert in northern France during the sixth wartime raid. Spitfire escorts from RAF and Dominion forces supported the daylight operation, with all Fortresses returning safely and one enemy fighter destroyed. One RCAF fighter is reported missing.
A bomb exploded at a Marcel Deat national popular headquarters gathering in a suburb of Vichy injuring 22 and killing one. The attack, reported from Paris, struck a crowd of about 1,200 from a gallery on the eve of an assassination anniversary linked to Deat and Laval.
A Sunday afternoon community sing is hosted by the industrial workers of Hope at the oily auditorium starting at 3 PM. Invited to all, with balcony seating for African Americans, Ched Hall presents the Union Congress and Warehouse Co. flag. Rev J E Hamill speaks on safety’s war value, and Rev Thos Brewster leads invocation.
London reports Japanese forces retreating after a shattering defeat at Guadalcanal and Milne Bay. Allied air and sea actions pounded Japanese units, sinking ships and destroying planes while reporting Japanese losses around 50 ships. General MacArthur and Blamey noted the battle expanding with heavy resources on both sides and optimism for delaying Japanese advance in the Kokoda corridor.
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