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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1945
Page
2
DeWitt MacKenzie cites Goebbels and Hitler’s propaganda as the Reich fears a united Allied assault. He notes the Big Three alignment and the planned spring offensive amid mud and rain, with amphibious moves challenging the Ruhr and Cologne regions.
Allied armor under Patton pushes across the Moselle into the Saar region driving toward the Rhine. The force breaks across the Moselle clears Orscholz Freudenburg Kolles bucken Kelsen Korrig Winderingen Dittling Thorn Kreuzwiller Ditmar with 1200 prisoners taken in the Saar Moselle triangle yesterday.
Star of Hope Press 1087 consolidated January 18 1939 published every weekday Star Publishing Co Inc Hope Arkansas Palmer president Alex H Washburn editor and publisher entered second class matter at Hope Post Office subscription rates vary by location with annual price listed and Associated Press credit and NEA membership noted.
United Press reporter Mac R. Johnson aboard a warship off Iwo described Marines unloading supplies on the beaches while Japanese forces resisted fiercely. He noted infiltration tactics and a single U S battalion reporting over 100 Japanese killed in a series of brutal assaults. The fighting remained exceptionally harsh through the night.
The report details Allied plans to push across the Dueren sector toward the Rhine while Montgomery in the north and Patton in the south encircle German forces. The maneuver aims to squeeze Von Rundstedt’s troops onto the open Cologne plain for armor destruction.
A Kansas City physician's appliance company promotes a new reducible rupture device. The offer provides a free $3.50 truss to test for 30 days with a full return policy if unsatisfied. Readers must write to the address at Koch Building, 2906 Main St, Kansas City, Missouri for the trial.
Operators from New York to Boston pressed for exemptions during a 24 hour curfew amid wartime constraints. Billy Rose of the Diamond Horseshoe warned of a prohibition lobby while Gov. Walgreen urged relief for swing shifts. Detroit to Cleveland plans to protest and seeks late hours for war workers while clubs weigh post midnight options.
Johnson reports the center of the line at the No. 2 Mo toyama air field as Japanese forces throw everything into the defense. The base is the island’s second most important objective after the already captured No. 1 field.
Six Ringling brothers based show executives charged with responsibility for the 168 deaths last July were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and given prison and jail terms. The Ringling Brothers Base man Bailey Combined Show Inc was fined $10. Judge William J. Shea urged reform over punishment and warned against vengeance. James A. Haley received one to five years per count, concurrent with other sentences.
Washington reports Major League Presidents Ford Frick and Will Harridge along with DDT Director J. Monroe Johnson announced a 25 reduction in travel for 1945. Exhibitions limited to home games or military bases, rosters trimmed during travel, World Series contingent on transport and war conditions, and teams to review schedules for further savings.
In Little Rock on February 21 the House reversed a prior move to divert a $1.4 million surplus from the school equalizing fund before July 1. Members said a sudden teachers pay raise was impractical and expelled the amendment boosting the supplemental appropriation from $400,000 to $1.4 million.
A substitute livestock show bill would shift about 200000 dollars to the vocational education fund and end district shows funding, moving campaigns away from the Ragon measure. Senator Milam of Harrison announced the proposal, aiming to create a patchwork fund outside the new general fund. Also, Memphis bids for an 8.5 million Mississippi River bridge were postponed from February 28 to June 1 as delays push work back.
Delegates from leagues concluded a two day visit with War Mobilizer James F. Byrnes to discuss baseball manpower concerns. The talks aimed at easing wartime shortages affecting the sport.
Kenneth R Doane of Texarkana member of the Social Security Board spoke to the Hope Kiwanis Club at the Barlow Hotel. He described old age and survivors insurance for workers and families, noting shifts in farm life and the need for support at age 65. Guests included Delbert Harrill A S Willis and Otis Langston.
Kirby Smith formerly of Blevins, age 52, died in a Dallas explosion at Guiberson Corporation diesel engine plant. Funeral services were in Cooper Texas. Survived by wife of Dallas, four daughters, two brothers, a sister, and his father Z T Smith of Blevins Arkansas.
Hollywood Feb 21 Charles Chaplin fights a proposed Senate inquiry to determine if he should be deported as an undesired alien. Senator Langer introduced the bill directing an attorney general inquiry amid Chaplin's denial of political persecution over his anti Nazi film The Great Dictator and reactions to the Barry paternity case.
New York markets fell on fears of higher wartime tax on profits and inflation signals but recouped late losses. Industrial and rail shares slid more than 2 points at the peak. volume reached about 1,700,000 shares. Gold and copper stocks drew strong demand amid inflation deflation concerns. Chicago poultry and produce markets remained steady with unchanged butter and eyes prices. receipts noted.
Chicago February grain markets closed mixed with wheat steady to firmer and corn up to near unchanged. Wheat May futures quoted at 1.64 58, corn May at 1.12 58, oats down 38 to 5-8, rye down 1-8 to 5-8 and barley down 38 to 34 in May contracts.
New York cotton prices rose modestly early on mill buying but reversed course amid liquidation ahead of first notice day. Spot markets remained quiet while late session quotes showed mixed gains and losses with May at 22.06, May 22.02, and July 21.73.
At National Stockyards on February 21 hogs offered around 5 000 head with activity steady. Prices ranged from 12.00 to 14.70 for various weight classes, sows and stags near 13.95. Cattle and calves receipts lighter with mixed steer and heifer pricing from 12.00 to 14.50 for mid grades, slaughter steers 10.00 to 16.75, cows 9.25 to 13.50, vealers up to 15.00, stocker and feeder steers 9.00 to 13.75. Sheep around 1 200, mostly trucked in with few sales up to 17.00 on good and choice stock.
Alfred Powell of Nashville Arkansas Texaco employee was killed in an automobile accident on Highway 24 two miles from Nashville while attempting to pass Troy Dyer, another Texaco employee. Powell is survived by his wife and a son Charles, both of Nashville.
The Men's Fellowship club of First Christian Church will meet Thursday night at 7:30 for games with dinner served promptly at 8. Ury McKenzie of Hope will speak and the Agricultural Quartette of Blevins will provide special music.
Gary Wayne Powell infant son of Mr and Mrs A P Powell Jr died at Julia Chester hospital last Saturday. Survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs A P Powell Sr and Mrs J W Butler. Funeral services at Fairview church 10 AM Sunday. Rev White of Spring Hill officiating. Burial in Anderson cemetery.
Attorney General Guy E. Williams ruled that the 1945 legislature has no right to pass any resolution to satisfy the 1943 general assembly’s record opposing the federal income tax limitation at 25 percent. The ruling from Little Rock dated February 21 states the 1945 body cannot repeal that 1943 resolution.
Early Americans planted onions beside roses with the belief the onions would yield a sweeter flavor. The claim reflects historical gardening superstition and experimental practices in colonial horticulture.
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