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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
2
In Oklahoma City on December 26 robbers forced entry to a five and ten cent store,破 broke a safe door, carried the safe to a park. Officer Lee Mullinix tested for fingerprints, opened the door to reveal $2,500 inside. The safe reportedly was never locked. A second note states many US communities have only highway transportation.
DeWitt Mackenzie notes Britain’s King George and Queen Elizabeth II as a balanced royal couple shaping the new socialist era. The king’s high-strung nature contrasts with the queen’s steady calm, aiding his difficult duties like speeches and broadcasts. A long, loving marriage supports royal leadership.
The Hope Star issues show history notes and staff details including publication dates from 1899 to 1929. Mentions Washburn as second class matter at the Hope post office and Associated Press affiliation. Also includes snippets on royal commentary and chemical terms related to benzene derivatives.
In Hartford on Christmas Eve a fire at Niles Street Hospital spread after telephone lines delayed alarms. Commissioner Hickey reports 13 patients died, two later, and 18 others injured as 10 firefighters were hospitalized. A handler unplugged tree lights, a spark ignited cotton under the tree.
San Francisco and Los Angeles ports report improved flow of servicemen home from the Pacific. Two ships bringing 2 702 and 1 915 troops respectively are due, with daily clearances around 15 000 men and expectations of 18 000 before Jan 1. Christmas events kept veterans occupied in port cities as doors opened to them.
Mr Siaron the salesman ordered three catalogs for fashion specialties. Christi Siaron played piano while family guests enjoyed a late supper. Americans learned jitterbug steps from Consuelo Arti and Jahimry Petrache as Poppy the dog and Ming the kitten disrupted the floor. The Si cremts hosted warm hospitality and the Sacred Heart painting reminded readers of blessings on humble homes.
Hollywood gossip reports Mary Astor and Chicago broker Thomas Wheelock wed just before Christmas and honeymoon in Arizona. The 39 year old actress confirmed the secret by telegram to her studio. This marks her fourth marriage following director Kenneth Hawks Dr Franklin Thorpe and Manuel Martinez El Camp.
A mass strike paralyzed Singapore's transport network as about 20,000 workers including transport gas and electric staff, newsboys and laborers at a naval base walk out for higher wages. The report also notes a Komodo dragon can weigh up to 250 pounds. In Chicago, Wheelock is identified as 41 and twice married.
Frazer to be built by Kaiser Frazer Corp at Willow Run features flowing front to rear fenders forming integrated lines. The medium priced Frazer promises increased visibility and widest seating in its class with a rear seat four passengers, 12 312 inch wheelbase, 64 1-2 inch height, and a 100 horsepower engine, price not disclosed.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized postponing indefinitely the May 15 class rate adjustments. The delay follows a federal court injunction restraining a 10 percent rail rate rise in northern and eastern states and a corresponding decrease in the South and West, granted by a Utica court at the request of nine northern states.
New York cotton futures fell sharply in late trading after opening with gains above 1.00 a bale. Heavy selling by New Orleans and commission houses plus hedging triggered the drop, with prices at session lows and near 75 cents below earlier peaks.
Lt. Gen. Philip Christison, Allied commander in the Netherlands East Indies, told Indonesian leaders he planned more active measures to restore order in Java. He asked the Indonesians to place under his command any TK R units needed to aid British troops, amid renewed fighting in Bandeene. British and Gurkha forces fought in multiple sectors, with jungle resistance, house to house clashes, and attacks on patrol bases near Soerbaja and Semarang. Christison reaffirmed British aims to disarm and repatriate Japanese and rescue prisoners, under an Anglo American mandate.
In Wilmington Delaware on Christmas Eve Fanny Christmas a Black woman said by relatives to be 114 years old died at her home. Deputy coroner Austin ar Caulk released a report detailing the death and age assertion.
Hog, cattle, and sheep markets at National Stockyards Illinois on December 27 show overall steady to firmer tendencies. Hogs at 90 lb plus high quality 14.80 ceiling. sows 14.05. total hogs 7,500 with good to choice demand. cattle 3,000 with calves 900 and steer and heifer ranges from 9.00 to 17.90 for slaughter classes. sheep 3,000 with lambs steady to higher on heavier weights reaching 7.00 for 102 lb ewes 25 or more higher.
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