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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1942
Page
3
The piece stresses that production alone does not win wars and that victory requires trained fighting men and actual combat. It warns against complacency, notes Japan's advances offset by Allied resources, and honors newspaper carriers who maintained delivery despite attacks, underscoring duty, sacrifice, and the essential role of the press.
The White House announced a reorganization of the office of civilian defense placing Dean James M. Landis of Harvard Law School in a large share of policy implementation while Edward LaGuardia of New York remains director. Secretary Early would head policy, with Isidoris as a senior aide. Critics say LaGuardia’s dual role as New York mayor limits his time for civilian defense, as Congress previously voted to shift funds to the War Department.
Albert 8. McGough, 69, deputy county treasurer, died unexpectedly at his home in Prescott. Funeral services will be held in Prescott with burial at Ganeburg cemetery. A former Laneburg teacher, he was elected circuit clerk in 1919 and served in county offices since then. Survived by his widow, three brothers and three sisters.
Col Herbert G McAlister of the 153rd Infantry Rifle announces from Camp Murray Washington that the following home addresses for Arkansas men of the 13th now stationed in Washington state. Men stationed at Fort Lewis receive APO 309 with addresses care of the postmaster Seattle Washington.
Cairo reports RAF air strikes disrupted Axis supply by sea to Rommel in Libya. British communique says coastwise ships sustained direct RAF hits while air forces supported mobile columns in broad daylight.
Chinese reports claim penetration of outer defenses of Canton and Nanchang two key Japanese held cities in southern China. Chinese forces say they struck suburbs of Canton and inflicted heavy casualties on Nanchang defenders. Burma and Ichang operations indicate broader offensives as British observers predict potential Wavell-driven moves to relieve Singapore.
Private Drew M. Raines of Alleene Ark formerly with Fort Bragg military police now serves with the Fort Bragg Quartermaster Corps Post Department. The article highlights his transition from military police to fire prevention duties as part of the post department's enlargement.
London reports that six months of Leningrad siege and two months at Sevastopol have been broken. Red Army forces press offensives, with the Red Fleet guns and guerilla operations disrupting German lines as defenders in Crimea face collapse. Soviet and Finnish communiques confirm continued attacks and German setbacks.
Fire Department reports Thursday night blaze on South Main street started by residents thawing pipes and was stopped quickly. Similar fires from frozen lines have caused damage in the past week, prompting safety warnings to thaw carefully. A separate Maryland item notes a motorist finding a note apologizing for damage to a rear fender with an offer to repair.
The McAlester Fuel Co expects to start drilling by weekend on its No 1 Jeffus wildcat in Lafayette county near Taylor. The project, near the Columbia county line, could signal a busy wildcat program in 1942 across Lafayette and Columbia counties. Nearby activity includes McKamie distillate field production at No 3 Nipper Unit and ongoing drilling at No 1 Snider Unit and No 1 Warnock Brewer. Atlantic Refining shows salt water at Mt Holly offset No 1-B Davis. A January 22 hearing in El Dorado will fix field rotes and drilling patterns for the Midway area in Lafayette and Hempstead counties.
Major Werner C. Strecker reports free transport from city hall to the Southwestern Proving Grounds project to aid employees lacking transit as cold weather slows operations. The site is 55 percent complete with an 82 percent near-term finish, weather and a 5 4 inch snowfall hampering field work but progress remains satisfactory.
Funeral services for J. J. Kirk of Shower Springs will be at Herndon-Cornelius Funeral Home at 10 30 Saturday morning. Burial follows at Rose Hill cemetery. Kirk, originally from Long Island, moved to Hope about a year ago, later bought a farm near Shower Springs and joined the firm Tyler & Kirk. He leaves a widow, a daughter Mabel of Shower Springs, a son Frank of Dallas, and a brother Chester of North Little Rock.
After a day of sun the low plunged to seven degrees, just above the season low. Cold persisted statewide with readings as low as 14 degrees below zero in northern areas. Little Rock reported 9 above for the 12 hours ending at 1 a.m., while Batesville logged 10 below and Bentville 16, Fort Smith 14, and Little Rock 15 above.
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Hope reports every employee contributed half a day’s pay to the Red Cross drive. The local office lists names including Mac Chambless, Vesta Williams, Ruby Marley, Bert Moody, Kate Hutson, Madge Crawford, Ruth Fenwick, Hazel Lannon, Mildred Rogers, Lena Maryman, Janette Rosenbaum, Daphne Rowland, Katie Huffman, Maggie Mae Waller, Cleo Munn, Kathryn Cumbie, June Fricks, Margaret Wilkerson, Anita J. Davis, Henry Fenwick, Ralph Horridge, Nathan Harbour and Ora Mae Moody.
A biblical proverb from Hosea echoes in a fragmentary piece about cause and consequence. The line warns that actions trigger swift retaliation, suggesting moral reckoning or social upheaval awaiting those who provoke disruption.
The Louisiana Nevada Transit Co asked the Arkansas Public Service Commission for authority to build a five and a half mile gas branch from its tipline to Barnsdall Oil Co. discovery well near Baker in Lafayette County. The line would fuel Barnsdall's steam equipment and would not duplicate existing regional facilities.
New York reports the world heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and Buddy Baer will proceed Friday at Madison Square Garden without prize money for the champion. Promoter Mike Jacobs routes profits to Navy Relief Society funds, aiming to raise around $100,000 as 20,000 fans attend. Odds favor Louis 1 to 2, with a knockout likely before 15 rounds.
Allied submarine raid within 100 miles of Tokyo torpedoed and damaged the 2,225 ton Akai Maru as imperial headquarters acknowledged the strike. Navy reports say Asiatic fleet submarines sank a 10,000 ton transport and three 10,000 ton supply ships while combat near Bataan dwindled to minor skirmishes. British defenses around Kuala Lumpur face Japanese advances severing links to Singapore as fighting intensifies.
The Christmas Seal drive continues to receive late donations with Rev. J. E. Hamill stating county receipts stand at 930.29 dollars, about three times recent years. Donors who used seals but have not sent checks are urged to mail contributions by January 15 to meet the statewide deadline.
Washington headlines the capital buzz with 48 other capitals in the United States. This item lists questions about state capitals including largest and smallest populations, Harold Stassen’s state, Confederate capitals, the Mile High City, and capitals sharing names with explorers, a German statesman, and a republican president. Answers appear on the comic page.
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