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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1945
Page
2
London reports a wartime surge in divorces in England, many grounded in infidelity. The writer cites welfare groups and legal hurdles, noting a paradox: public morality appears unchanged while domestic conduct shifts under war pressures.
The text notes that British divorce law changes in 1938 allowed divorce for adultery, desertion after three years, and physical cruelty, leading to a surge in suits. War impact caused a temporary dip, but recent years show records broken, indicating a continuing rise in matrimonial grievances.
Washington reports OPA Chief Chester Bowles says removal of price controls is behind schedule due to persistent economic pressures. He cites higher unemployment estimates and a 12 percent rise in retail sales this quarter versus 1941, noting citrus price ceilings were lifted and prices jumped as a warning.
Mrs Jennie Niermann Forster, 86, widow of Martin Forster a pioneer Texarkana mayor, died at her Little Rock home. A native of Ashland Pennsylvania she moved south in 1877 and married Forster in November 1877. He served as Texarkana mayor 1883 to 1886 and later as Miller county circuit clerk. They moved to Little Rock in the 1890s and he died in 1918. Surviving: one son a brother and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
The International Union of United Automobile Workers CIO says the GM strike may last long and asks members to donate at least $1. A “I gave to win day” is set for December 15 to start the drive, continuing until the strike ends.
The United Steel Workers wage Policy committee adopted a resolution to strike January 14 at 12:01 a m citing mandate from over 490 000 workers across 27 states. The action supports a demand for a 2 22 a day wage increase and opposes President Truman s proposed fact finding board and price controls related to the industry.
Shirley Temple, the former child star, traveled to Los Angeles after a week near her husband Sgt. John Agar stationed at the Kearns AAF Overseas Replacement Depot. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. George Temple.
W J Wunderlich of Blytheville a State Representative told the Arkansas Oil Dealers Association the oil industry is vulnerable to unfair legislation and urged a unified program to secure equitable laws. He urged members to know their legislators and oppose a proposed tax on aviation gasoline.
A compiled Q and A snippet covers topics from voting ages in Czechoslovakia to the taste of whale meat. It lists provinces of the Union of South Africa and mislabels terms like Basuto Land and Switzerland, adds a note on X-ray age attributed to Roentgen, and places Mizutani airport in Hokkaido, Japan as a takeoff point for B 29s.
An editorial excerpt reflects on the long-term U S mission in Japan and the risk of pulling out, warning of smoldering embers of a future war. It cites jet engine thresholds and calls for lessons from 1919 1939 to prevent another conflict.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover warned at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Convention in Miami Beach that crime in America is surging with 6,000,000 fingerprint records and rising youth crime figures. He criticized parole leniency and jail security, warning of a potential return of gang activity and communist influence among veterans.
Mrs. J. A. Williamson, 51, a Columbus native and member of the Stuart family, died Monday in a Kansas City hospital. Her body was brought to Columbus for funeral services at 3 p.m. at the Columbus Presbyterian church with burial there. She is survived by her husband of Kansas City, five brothers Crit Stuart of Hope, Chester and Jolly Stuart of Washington, Taylor Stuart of Hot Springs, Jim Stuart of Columbus, and five sisters Mrs. J. O. Johnson of Columbus, Mrs. H. H. Darnell of Fulton, Mrs. L. R. Merrell and Mrs. Augustus Charles of Evanston, Illinois, and Mrs. J. H. Hawkins of Foreman.
U S Assistant Prosecutor Thomas J. Dodd described a plan to kidnap children for slave labor in German factories as part of an extermination through work policy approved by Alfred Rosenberg. He named Fritz Sauckel as the slave labor kingpin and cited Hitler era officials tied to the system.
M. E. Denning of the British Foreign Office says the conflict involves terrorism suppression, not the Indonesian independence movement, stressing willingness to return servicemen home and equip them for the future in Rolla, Missouri.
Senate hearing revealed Col. Bernard Bernstein testified that I G Farben developed deadly poison gas by testing on prisoners and using it to exterminate groups in camps like Auschwitz. He noted German stockpiles were destroyed before Russian occupation and addressed Farben’s prewar ties to U S dye interests.
Seattle reports Christmas mail for 4 000 troops on Shenya island sank with barges in a November storm. Only 83 of 560 bags survived. New packages to Shenya or APO 729 accepted until December 23 and will be flown north to boost holiday morale.
Eleven motorcycle officers lined up for inspection when a strange rider bolted by on a fast bike. Ten officers pursued on ten bikes, with sirens blaring, and caught the rider at 9:20 p.m. He claimed he only wanted to take a ride and no one was hurt.
Major and minor leagues meet in Columbus as commissioners face reduced authority. Chandler loses veto power over baseball legislation while minor and major leagues realign classifications and discuss potential expansion. Trade rumors swirl around Walker Cooper and Whitey Kurowski as clubs seek upgrades.
The article contrasts a vague question with a polite invitation. It advises asking about plans and proposing a specific activity, using a friendly tone. It emphasizes clarity and consideration to increase the chance of a positive response.
A compact quotation set contrasts Peter’s rebuke that money cannot buy grace with Horace’s jab at wealth not changing birth, highlighting tensions between material wealth and virtue across contexts. The texts anchor a debate on money, power, and moral worth.
Daily Bible reading guide lists Ephesians for Tuesday and Philippians for Wednesday. Readers are invited to request a full 1946 schedule by writing to the interdenominational headquarters or their minister, with assistance from the American Bible Society, Dept BR.
The Victory Loan Drive sets a county quota of 425000 dollars with a total for communities of 65000 dollars. Local chairmen and organizers include B J Drake L D Rider J J Lieblong T H Seymour and others listed as coordinating county fund raising efforts.
At National Stockyards Hogs 7.50 plus with 130 lb hogs up and sows steady. Cattle trade opening generally steady with select steers up to 17.25 and cows 12.00 to 13.00. vealers 17.00. bulls and canners weaker. Sheep steady to 25 cents lower. lambs around 14.25 14.50. New York cotton futures rise on strong demand with Dec 24.73, Mar 24.67, May 24.58 as near term months gain. Army notes vitamin fortified candy bars appeal to soldiers.
Chicago grain futures closed with most losses erased as rye and oats moved lower while wheat steadied. Near-term contracts shifted to deferred positions as cash markets stayed firm with corn and wheat hitting ceiling quotes. Receipts totaled 40 cars for wheat and 195 for corn, with bookings reaching 17 000 and 135 000 bushels respectively.
Butter receipts 330,356. market unchanged. Eggs receipts 11,063. prices steady 35 to 37, checks 34 1 2 to 36 1 2. Live poultry firm. turkeys include transport costs. Roasters 24 1 2 27. fryers 21 1 2 23. broilers 21 1 2 23. rock young stock 4 lbs and over 27. colored stock 4 lbs over 26. ducklines 26 1 2 27. heavy young ducks 26 1 2. light farm ducks 21 1 2 22. young tom turkeys over 20 lbs 30.
After five sessions of gains to 15 year highs, New York stocks eased modestly. Aviation and related shares showed strength on solid backlogs and brighter earnings prospects as taxes ease. Douglas Aircraft Boeing Sperry Murray J Newberry posted gains while GM AT&T GE and Goodrich lagged. Transfers about 1.8 million shares.
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