02 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1942
Page
1
Column by Glenn Babb notes Mussolini's speech as an indicator of Allied gains in the war. DeWitt Mackenzie was the regular author, and Mackenzie is currently touring the Middle East zone, with return expected soon.
In a wartime column Glenn Babb argues Mussolini spoke publicly under pressure from Churchill's psychological warfare. The piece notes Italy’s losses, German reinforcement rhetoric, and Mussolini’s fading empire, raising questions about Italian loyalty and possible surrender or continued resistance as Axis power fortunes shift.
Mussolini proclaimed strong Italian unity and discipline while denying sabotage rumors. He claimed Italians must learn to hate to fight and vowed to fight until victory, praising Italy's resolve and condemning Allied leaders as inadequate.
The Arkansas penitentiary board approved using 40 convicts to load stone for the Garland city bridge over the Red River between Miller and Lafayette counties. Highway Director W. W. Mitchell cited labor shortages threatening supplies for the $500,000 span as the east approach was badly eroded by the avin-
Market news details livestock at St Louis National Stockyards with hogs and cattle prices. grain futures rise across wheat corn and rye in Chicago. New York stocks edge higher on reduced tax selling. Poultry Butter Eggs and Cotton prices noted in Chicago and New York trading.
Wartime rationing sparks theft of hundreds of ration books and bogus coupons. Dealers face loss as some accept invalid or post dated coupons to boost short term sales, risking government actions and possible closures. Investigations proceed slowly but firmly, with distributors warning padlocks on doors if deceit continues.
A continued World War II item describes a Russian ambush near a village northwest of Stalingrad where a Red Army battalion had held a position. Facing larger forces, Russians trapped German troops, attacked from house alcoves, and forced a retreat while Germans allegedly torched homes and drove civilians toward a German border area.
American troops in French Morocco settle into wartime life with Padre Patrick J. Ryan, senior chaplain of the division, organizing all religious services and noting soldiers seek spiritual meaning as they face a looming showdown. He recalls baptizing three men en route and praises young officers’ heroism. The piece highlights a diverse fighting force and mentions Captain Michael Nikwak, Colonel William H. Wilbur, and other staff, with anecdotes from camp life and a cook eager for action.
Arkansas reports about 200000 in defense plant sales tax collected so far with an estimated 1000000 owed by contractors as construction nears completion. For 11 months sales tax total reached 7798031, far above all of 1941. Prime contractor Callahan Construction billed 847792.62 today.
State Selective Service announced the sixth mass registration of Arkansas manpower. The rules specify eligibility for youths aged 38 since last June 30 and note registration occurs on the eighteenth birthday. Birthdates span from 1924 to late 1925 with staggered registration windows from December to January.
Boston reports thirty five survivors of Coconut Grove fire diagnosed with pneumonia or smoke related injuries. Dr Charles Lund notes X rays and treatment with sulfe preparations while city and state probes into safety regulations intensify. Authorities close 51 clubs and the license board halts entertainment in Boston pending re checks.
Washington December 2 The Offten Price Administration outlines early next year meat rationing details The plan introduces a point rating system to manage scarce foods In the coming weeks a second ration book will be issued with color coded coupons and letters A through Z guiding allowable purchases The article notes officials have not yet fixed exact point values for different cuts of meat and explains how the system will work with example points for common items
Private Ted ward G. Wright of Bauxite Arkansas was among 102 U S troops wounded in action in Morocco and awarded the Purple Heart at Walter Reed Army Hospital by Lt General Leslie J McNair. The ceremony honored six officers and 96 enlisted men for heroism in the Fedala and initial North Africa fighting on November 8.
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