European War Reaches Peak of Crisis on Two Fronts
DeWitt MacKenzie analyzes a high crisis point as German defenses stiffen after Poland retreat. Allied pressure grows on to the Rhine, with Eisenhower’s western campaign aiming for Cologne plain or a withdrawal to defend Berlin. eastern thrusts target Berlin while neutralizing flanking forces.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Oder
Poland
Germany
German West Wall
Cologne
von Rundstedt
Rhine
East
Eisenhower
Rundstedt
Berlin
Hope Star front matter and publication details
Hope Star of Hope Arkansas 1899 issue information lists publication history owners and editors. The note covers Star Publishing Co Inc C E Palmer, Alex H Washburn, address 212 214 South Walnut Hope Ark, and acknowledgments including Associated Press and advertising reps. It documents subscription rates and office details.
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Star Publishing Co., Inc
Cc. E. Palmer
Star Building
South Walnut Street
Hope, Ark
Oregon Cage Star Tops for Nation
Dick Wilkins of the University of Oregon moved to the top of the national college basketball scoring race with 412 points after a 39-point week as Oregon split two games with Washington. George Mikan remained second with 360 points, and Sten McWilliams moved to third with 341 after two games.
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Ted Meier
New York
Dick Wilkins
University of Oregon
Pacific Northwest Star
Washington
Big George Mikan
DePaul Demons
Chicago
Notre Dame
Purdue
Wilkins
Mikan
Oregon
Sten McWilliams
College of the Pacific
Army
Bill Henry
Rice
Henry
Arkansas Eyes District Elimination System For 1946 Football
Arkansas moves toward a district elimination system for the 1946 high school football season as the Arkansas Athletic Association approves the playoff proposal with the state conference. Willis Hudhin, named to manage the 1945 Little Rock Travelers, serves as manager investor and pitcher. Also noted is a posthumous tribute to Herbert Fash former Fayetteville Angels manager.
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Carl Bell
Associated Press
Arkansas
Arkansas Athletic Association
Arkansas High School Conference
Willis Hudhin
Little Rock Travelers
Herbert Fash
Fayetteville Angels
Jim Bohart
Little Rock
Fash
Herb Fash
German defense in Bres Lau and Kustria Frankfurt sector
The third push targets Bres lau in upper Silesia with a fourth on the southern flank toward Czechoslovakia to aid Hungary. The focal 20 mile Kustria Frankfurt sector on the Oder east of Berlin forms a major German fortress line defending the capital.
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Breslau
Upper Silesia
Czechoslovakia
Oder
Berlin
Kustria
Frankfurt
New Rules on Hauling of Livestock in Hempstead County
Hempstead County officials announce Office of Defense Transportation rules for livestock moves. Provisions govern trucking capacity, advance listings, single trucker use, limits on less than truck load shipments, grouping by neighbors, loading facilities, timely arrivals, avoidance of backhauls, and promotional guidance to market livestock early in the week to improve hauler efficiency.
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Earl Martindale
Hempstead County
Livestock Industry Transportation Committee
Office of Defense Transportation
Otha T. Ivie
ODT
Speculation on Owls perfect Southwest Conference season
The piece laments a sport world loss and discusses potential Owls achieving an unblemished Southwest Conference run if they win their last four games. It notes Texas Longhorns and Arkansas Razorbacks historic all-win seasons and explores postwar ideas like player limits to level competition across conferences.
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Owls
Texas’ Longhorns
University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Hempstead County Livestock Transport Plan Tightens Truck Approvals
The Hempstead County plan requires livestock haulers to comply with Transportation Office rules. Non cooperating truckers face possible downward gasoline allotment as per the county Livestock Committee. Eugene Davis, district manager, advises that new truck applications will be refused until full compliance is achieved.
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Office of Defense Transportation
Eugene Davis
Little Rock
Arkansas
Hempstead County
Washington Ddt
Soviet Forces Press Across Oder as Battle Rages
German 25th Motorized Division is reported nearly wiped out while Soviet advances along the Oder push toward Zhukov’s positions near Frankfurt and Kustrin. Berlin reports bridge destruction at Furstenberg and expanded Silesian bridgeheads as air battles heat up and mud slows movements.
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Kustria
Oder
Zhukov
Moscow
Frankfurt
High Command
Furstenberg
Ivan Konev
Brieg
Breslau
Silesia
Berlin
Zhukovna
Crossen
Germany
Poland
Prisoners Freed From Bilibid and Santo Tomas Camps
In rapid advances, U S forces freed 550 prisoners from Bilibid penitentiary and 3 700 internees at Santo Tomas camp. Maj Gen Robert S Beightler led the 37th Infantry Division to Bilibid after Maj Gen Verne D Mudge liberated Santo Tomas with minimal resistance as staff fled ahead of the advance.
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37Th Infantry Division
Robert S. Beightler
Columbus
First Cavalry Division
Verne D. Mudge
Santo Tomas
Rescue of 4000 Malnourished Americans in Manila
American soldiers aided 4000 U S servicemen ill with malnutrition beri beri and dysentery in Manila. They were grateful and asked messengers to inform families they were safe. MacArthur vowed full facilities for the rescued and soon to publish names. First Cavalry cordoned Santo Tomas tight Friday night as more troops arrive, facing crowds of returning civilians.
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MacArthur
Santo Tomas
Manila
New Orleans Cotton Futures End Lower on War News
New Orleans on February 5 saw cotton futures ease from gains on long positions amid favorable war news. The market closed steady 15 to 30 cents per bale lower with several contract highlights: March 21.91 to 21.83, close 21.85. May 21.80 to 21.75, close 21.75. July 21.46 to 21.41, close 21.41. October 20.80 to 20.74, close 20.75. December 20.71 to 20.66, close 20.66.
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New Orleans
Struggle for Bataan as Allied Forces Tighten Ring
American units push west from San Fernando and east from Zambales to link at Dinalupihan trapping Japanese in the Bataan peninsula. MacArthur announces control of all roads into Bataan while AP reporter Jim Hutcheson notes persistent Japanese resistance with machine guns mortars artillery and penetrations along the perimeter.
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Tans
Bataan
Manila Bay
San Fernando
Zambales Province
Dinalupihan
Philippine
MacArthur
Associated Press
Jim Hutcheson
11Th Corps
Senate Backs House in Arkansas Radio Station Dispute
The Arkansas Senate approved a House resolution opposing transfer of Radio Station KTHS from Hot Springs to Memphis Tennessee. Owners filed with the FCC to move the 50,000 watt station, which the resolution calls the largest and most powerful in Arkansas and a valuable government and advertising aid.
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Little Rock
Senate
House
Jim Campbell
Garland
55Th General Assembly
KTHS
Hot Springs
Memphis
Tenn
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
Arkansas
Arkan
Armed Forces Bring Major League Talent to Pacific Tour
At Pearl Harbor on February 6 the Navy major league squad meets Army Air Forces Pacific Ocean area. The two fleets will tour the front with stars from many clubs, including Peewee Reese and Johnny Mize, advancing to Marshalls Guam Saipan Leyte and perhaps Australia. The air force lineup features Bob Dillinger and Walt Judnich among others.
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Alva Copking
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Army Air Force
Pacific Ocean
Arca
Bill Dickey
Marshalls
Guam
Saipan
Leyte
Australia
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Cardinals
Third Fleet
Peewee Reese
Brooklyn
Joe Grave
St Louis Browns
Barney McCoskey
Detroit
Elbie Fletcher
Pittsburgh
Schoolboy
Walt Judnich
St. Louis Browns
William Hitchcock
Don Lang
Kansas City
Dario Lodigani
White Sox
al Levi
San Francisco Seafs
Bill Schmidt
Sacramento
Early Man Mines Found in South Africa
Evidence that early humans reached a developed mining stage has been uncovered in South Africa alongside mastodon-era footprints. The find suggests advanced mining practices existed long ago in Africa.
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South Africa
Debrecen Once Dubbed Calvinist Rome in Reformation Era
Debrecen earned the moniker Calvinist Rome during the Lutheran Reformation, reflecting its prominent role as a center of Protestant faith and religious activity in Hungary.
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Debrecen
Rome
KTHS Authorized to Seek FCC Power Increase
The resolution notes KTHS as the only clear channel station in Arkansas eligible to be raised to 50,000 watts and grants the attorney general authority to intervene in FCC or other agency proceedings on behalf of the state.
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KTHS
Arkansas
FCC
Senate Hikes Welfare Benefits in Arkansas Budget Move
The Arkansas Senate approved a welfare bill 20 to 3 to raise payments to welfare clients, basing increases on department budgets. January and February figures show payments would rise from 7 percent to 100 percent of budget needs, with February costs estimated around 675000 under current rules and over 900000 under the bill. The measure lacks an emergency clause and awaits House action amid a police appropriations bill and a reorganization plan shifting police appointments. The governor’s stance remains undecided.
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Little Rock
Senate
Ted. R. Christy
Rep. Abington
Christy
Laney
Police Department
Jim Snoddy
Mutbe
W. W. Carolan
Booneville
House
Senate House
Police Commission
Cliff Atkinson
Adkins
Gray Albright
Laneys
Designa
Jack Porter
Is Epilepsy Inherited What Causes It
A booklet presenting the opinions of noted doctors on epilepsy is offered free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 35 Fifth Ave New York N Y. Dept. B-131. The promotion promises insights into heredity and causes of epilepsy.
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Fifth Ave
New York
Nly
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Hempstead
Nevada
Miller
Lafayette
National Advertising Representative
Arkansas Dailies, Inc
Memphis, Tenn
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Michigan Avenue
New York City
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Oklahoma City
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Rhode Island State
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Oklahoma Aggies
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Phone 417 Hempstead Motor Co
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Lieb
Tokyo
Coldhearted
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Monghidoro
Italy
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Pvt
Arvid Beck
Deer River
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ST. Louis
Texas
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China
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Ward & Son
Trice
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