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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1942
Page
3
The piece argues against predicting war outcomes and urges realism and steadfast resolve. It notes Americans misjudge victory risks and acknowledges Japanese confidence, urging fearless, disciplined effort toward ultimate victory while warning excess possessions can destroy a life. A separate anecdote describes a New York widow immobilized by hoarded possessions, ending in tragedy.
Washington new war production chief Donald M Nelson pledged to shake up the defense setup if needed to win the war. In a letter to OPM head Knudsen and War and Navy officials he said any necessary organizational changes will be made to produce enough arms to defeat Hitler and Japan.
Members of the Hope Business and Professional Women club met at Hotel Henry for a monthly session led by Miss Beryl Henry. County Civilian Defense Chair Talbot Feild outlined citizen duties and the council's role in organizing trained emergency responders. Mayor Giyves announced a city hall Civilian Defense registration office with evening hours starting January 19th, listing volunteer schedules for each weekday with names attached.
The quiz cites five famous lines from U S Navy history and asks who spoke them and under what circumstances. The phrases include surrender I have not yet begun to fight we have met the enemy and they are ours damn the torpedoes go ahead you may fire when ready gridley and dont give up the ship The item invites readers to guess the speakers and context as a comic page prompt.
The Hempstead County Civilian Defense Volunteer Office opened in Hope at City Hall. From 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 on Thursday and Friday, auxiliary policemen and auxiliary firemen may register. Volunteers serve without pay and will be selected for best fit, then trained for emergency duties.
Russian troops moved within 190 miles of Adolf Hitler's Smolensk retreat on Wednesday while in Ukraine the Red Army pressed at Kharkov. Soviet dispatches claimed the collapse of a German flank on the Moscow to Mozhaisk highway left the front in motion toward Moscow. Axis acknowledged Russians penetrated Mozhaisk defenses but said counterattacks drove them back. British reports noted rising Axis air activity in Libya and near Halfaya Pass as Allied forces pressed toward El Agheila.
The United States Employment Bureau at 201 Main Street Hope issued a Wednesday notice inviting all graduated trainees to enroll in defense training courses in aircraft sheet metal and riveting. Register with the nearest employment office to qualify.
Notice received Wednesday that James S. Conway Jr has been promoted to corporal. Conway is stationed with the U S air corps at Chanute Field, Illinois.
Thirty hours before the opening session the Pan American conference confronted two hurdles. Argentina would not commit to military alliances or preemptive actions, while Ecuador insisted on resolving its century-old boundary dispute with Peru before participating in broader discussions. Tahar Donoso of Ecuador demanded a settlement basis ensuring no further aggression and a final agreement before joining sessions.
Dr Romulo Noon, longtime Argentine diplomat and staunch Pan American ally, has died in Buenos Aires. The former ambassador and minister to the United States forged close ties with the United States, urging Argentina to align with democracies during wartime. A luncheon at his Buenos Aires home reflected his warm regard for North America and his influential role in regional diplomacy.
Dale Jones near bank cashier announced Wednesday he would seek the Ward Four alderman nomination in the February 17 city election, joining five total candidates. Other announced contenders include Ross Spears Ward Three Jessie Brown Ward Two E F McFaddin city attorney and T R Billingsley city clerk, all seeking re election. Alderman E P Young Ward One will not run again after three terms, and Calvin Cassidy Ward Four had already said he would not seek another term.
Mrs. A J Cox, 74, longtime Hope resident, died at her North Washington home Tuesday night. Funeral set for 2 PM Thursday at Holly Grove with Rev Kenneth L Spore officiating. Survived by four daughters Mrs B Arnold Miss Emma Cox Mr Tolly Meness and C W Field. three sons Carl Hart and Cox, 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Police in Hope arrested Daisy Johnson and Ellis Williams, both Black, following a late Tuesday shooting in the north section. Four rounds were fired, three by Johnson who faces assault with intent to cause fatal harm. Williams faces related charges. No bullets hit a target.
Local 113 Painters Union will sponsor a dance at the American Legion hall across from the post office on Friday night January 16. A well known orchestra will provide music and tickets are on sale at the union office. A Commerce Department report notes a BrazilPara district campaign to buy planes for civilian pilot training.
Tokyo official radio record says a Japanese submarine torpedoed and hit two United States aircraft carriers of the Lexington type west of Hawaii. The Lexington and Saratoga, of 33 000 tons, with crews around 2 200, carry about 81 aircraft. Cost exceeds 45 million dollars. Washington has disputed prior sinking claims. A second report from Tokyo says British defense line extends from Port Dickson to Seremban on the west Malaya coast, with Japanese forces advancing about 60 miles in two days as the line is tested near Malacca.
City Commissioner Bert L Beaty defends a volunteer defense program saying women can endure wartime duties but questions on age on the application card bother some volunteers. The Department of Commerce notes the US electric power industry begins its largest expansion in history.
ISTANBUL January 13. Delayed information says Field Marshal Siegmund Wilhelm List, the German conqueror of the Balkans, has disappeared and Berlin friends seek his safety. Greece reports about 70,000 German troops and 7 Italian divisions stationed there, possibly 105,000 men. Most troops are in the Solanika area. Athens reports nearly 1,000 starvation deaths daily.
The Tol-E-Tex oil company announced that it purchased 10,000 dollars worth of tire recapping and reheading equipment. The machines, capable of fixing 60 tires per day, are expected to arrive soon and will be set up as soon as possible.
Auditor J Oscar Humphrey announced that 1940 ad valorem tax collections in Arkansas totaled 18,054,172.18. The Hempstead County portion reached 227,165.48 dollars as part of county-by-county collections reported Wednesday in Little Rock.
The Fort Francis E Warren Sentinel reports apple pie remains the most popular army dessert after a poll at U S Army camps. Ice cream doughnuts chocolate cake sherry pie and cocoanut cake follow in order of popularity.
Daily drilling notes list multiple wells with operators and locations including Haynes No 2 Eley 297 Top Buckner 9019 Top Smack over and Parosity readings 9123. Reports reference Coring s140 Atlantic Bodeaw No 9 and No 10 with various crews, plus Mt. Holly Atlantic Davis B-1 and Stager No 1 at Big Creek J W Love. Ongoing activity notes include squeezing off, cement work, flowing and static BHP, and several units at McAlester and Midway.
U S bombers fought near Tarakan in the Netherlands East Indies destroying two Japanese fighters while returning to base undamaged. The army said Japanese bases may be built on Mindanao and Jolo to support a Malaya drive amid ongoing Philippine resistance. General Wavell arrived in the NEI with his staff as Axis raids hit Balikpapan and broader NEI fronts.
The Hope high school Bobcats opened the 1942 basketball season with a 16 19 18 victory over the Texarkana Razorbacks. McCullough and Simms led with 12 points each while Wilson scored 6 for Texarkana.
Australia declared on Wednesday that a state of war exists with Bulgaria as of January 6, marking a formal escalation reported from Canberra. Prime Minister and defense officials announced the declaration amid regional tensions and ongoing military adjustments.
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