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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1942
Page
4
The column recalls local figures like J. P. Brundidge and Pete Brundidge, notes desk chaos after a house cleaning, and quotes Willis Thornton of NEA urging action amid a shifting world order. It contrasts small town recollections with a national reflection on imperialism and leadership as a new era dawns.
Civil Defense in Hempstead County may require a compulsory half-holiday next week if enrollments remain low. Talbot Field Jr said 3,000 workers are needed and only about 10 percent of the target has signed up. training cannot start until enrollments reach about 6,000. Public urged to register at Hope city hall Civilian Defense HQ. volunteers may be called upon to staff air wards, fire, and emergency roles.
President Roosevelt on Tuesday blasted Washington rumor mongers calling the city a fountain of lies and labeled reports about Pearl Harbor losses as rot. He defended loan to Russia against critics wary of Soviet power and referenced the so called Cliveden set in Washington, declining specifics.
Almost one hell of a population in the United States now lives in cities. Pavement-pounders and strap-hangers should find these questions easy. Name the Crescent City and City Twin Cities and Gateway to Alaska. In what states are three of the four Springfields with more than 50,000 inhabitants. What great catastrophes are associated with Chicago, San Francisco and Johnstown, Pa. What municipality calls itself the biggest little city in the world. What famous city in California is not a city.
WILEMSTEAD Dutch West Indies report points to submarines off Aruba Wednesday. They were observed from land and sea posts but dived as U S bombing planes appeared. This follows last Monday’s tanker sinks and shelling near Aruba.
Washington reports the start of the anticipated push against General Douglas MacArthur's forces in the Bataan Peninsula. The War Department notes increased enemy air activity and heavier Japanese shelling, plus reinforcements landing at Olongapo. Four motor bombers claim direct hits on two transports off Bangka Island, sinking one large and one small vessel, with two enemy barges destroyed and no American losses.
The Civilian Defense Council reported progress in registering local citizens for defense unit services. The Parents Teachers Association manages the effort, open 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Each day lists volunteer women assisting over the next three days including Mrs. George Dodds, Mrs. Arch Moore, Mrs. Bill Brasher, and others.
British sources indicate heavy reinforcement of forces in the Middle East to deter a possible German spring push into Turkey. An Admiralty report shows convoys through the Mediterranean between February 13 and 16 lost only two merchant ships, while Italy and Germany claim heavier losses elsewhere. Simultaneous Balkan movements and Soviet advances add to a widening war front as Africa sees British columns pressing toward Tobruk and Moscow reports heavy artillery use.
Arkansas records dated January and February 1942 show oil and gas permits and leases issued or filed for beds of Red River and Old River in Hempstead County to J. B. Zick Willie B. Smith and H. G. Farnsworth plus multiple leases and assignments involving Daisy Brummett C W Everett and Rancho Oil Company. Also listed are various mineral deeds royalty contracts and warranty deeds spanning Townships 14S to 12S and Ranges 23W to 24W totaling several hundred acres, with quantities and parties including L N Grisham Gene Golf and E L Rider. Ratification noted by Eunice Triplett in Lewisville Arkansas.
McRae Implement Co marks the 50th anniversary of the J I Case tractor with a display at their Fifth and Louisiana store. The feature highlights David Pryce Davies, a key engineer whose work on Case gas tractors helped win major design and performance awards in Winnipeg 1912 and 1919, and notes his Modern Pioneer Award from the National Association of Manufacturers.
Hope Methodist church plans an indoor picnic Wednesday night to welcome all Methodists and friends. Recreational games are arranged for all groups and attendees are asked to bring picnic baskets. Transportation and telephone details are provided.
Owners of Navy photographs in the county urged to call at the newspaper office 212-14 South Walnut Street to obtain the pictures at once. Those unable to call may have pictures mailed back, though handling them personally reduces creasing risk.
The Navy announced the tanker E. H. Blum owned by Atlantic Refining was damaged off the Atlantic coast on Monday February 16, 1942. Built within six months at a cost of 4 million dollars, it is among the largest all welded tankers with a sister ship. The vessel, launched March 15, has a speed of 13 knots and capacity of 154000 barrels.
Edwin J. Stewart won the Ward 3 alderman seat in Hope on an unofficial count against incumbent Ross Spears, 212 to 148. Other offices had unopposed candidates including City Attorney E. F. McFaddin and City Clerk T. R. Billingsley, with ward tallies showing Stewart leading in Ward 3.
In Arkansas last Monday selectives listed 1,638 registrations in Hempstead county plus 867 in Howard, 1,40 in Nevada, and 998 in Lafayette. Report emphasizes hotel listings from southwest counties and notes a separate warning to protect barometers from drafts sun and heat.
Washington reports the destroyer Shaw arrives at a west coast port under her own power after a 2,000 mile voyage. Reconditioned for active service, the ship had been listed as lost in the Pearl Harbor attack and was drydocked in Hawaii. Navy officers say it bore a stub emergency bow fitted during repairs. Secretary Knox had listed Shaw among losses from the December attack.
E F McFaddin county Red Cross War Fund chairman submits his final report and forwards a $4,926.38 check to the American Red Cross dated February 14 1942. The letter to William M Baxter Jr Midwestern Area manager notes a county quota of 94000 and the Hempstead County chapter check 95 drawn on First National Bank of Hempstead.
An eyewitness report from lower Sumatra describes fierce fighting between native Dutch Indies troops and Japanese forces, with locals armed by pistols and swords inflicting heavy casualties. Dutch Governor Van Mook urged the United Nations to take the offensive, while Allied efforts in Java and surrounding areas kept Japanese advances at bay, amid warnings of potential U.S. city attacks.
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