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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1942
Page
3
A critical overview argues against supporting anti semitism and monarchist “free” movements. It cites Carol of Romania and Otto Strasser, contrasts Nazi and monarchist aims, and endorses Ford’s repudiation of hate in a plea for unified democratic freedom.
Washington issued new censorship regulations to block enemy espionage via radio. By Price urged bans on quiz and audience formats and cautioned on interviews. Vox Pop and similar shows may continue with limits. Weather broadcasts face sharp reductions as the industry shifts away from man in the street formats.
Hempstead county farm families are urged to begin early vegetable production using hotbeds and cold frames. County Home Demonstration Agent Miss Mary Clance Pletcher cites four to eight weeks earlier harvests when starting indoors, with University of Arkansas guidance recommending early planting of cabbage and cauliflower after hard freezes. Home-grown plants thrive more with cold frames. hotbeds boost survival and growth. If hotbeds are unavailable, kitchen boxes can start seedlings then move to cold frames. Cold frames are cheap and easy to build, heat sources include fermenting manure, flue heat, or electric elements where available. Tomato, eggplant, and pepper plants can also be grown in year-round structures.
The District Singing class of this district will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at Garrett Memorial Baptist Church. All are invited to join for an afternoon of singing and fellowship.
A fragmented quiz item notes the United States at war with Germany and Italy during World War I, asking readers about a famous war leader, Roosevelt’s reaction, a noted American novelist, two weapons, a sergeant from the Fighting 69th, and Italy’s 1914 treaty breach with Germany.
Australian troops defending Singapore repelled pressures from the Japanese on the Malayan front. British imperial defenders claim to have knocked out tanks and armored vehicles while Australian forces pressed counterattacks. A Reuters dispatch cited heavy Japanese casualties after an armored column crossed a demolition bridge and was engaged with artillery. Melbourne reports say Australians use jungle fighting tactics and have dealt a strong blow to the invaders. Prime Minister Curtin said the front is under control.
A boy visits First National to apply for a loan. Miss Frankie Campbell sends him to Ross Bayless who declines due to lack of collateral. A customer volunteers to fund the loan, and the boy buys a cap pistol with his dime while shots echo at the stove.
Allied war dispatches report Soviet forces battering the gates of Taganrog near Rostov as Semyon Timoshenko’s armies push a broad counteroffensive across Ukraine, tightening a trap around 100,000 German troops in the Crimea. Free French arrive to back British and Allied forces on the Libyan Egyptian frontier with tanks and armored cars.
Rio de Janeiro reports indicate Argentina may align with sister republics in breaking ties with Axis powers. Pre conference talks show Argentina under pressure to join the bloc, but a border dispute between Peru and Ecuador remains a potential obstacle to unity at the foreign ministers meeting.
Edson notes that the Pan American foreign ministers conference in Rio de Janeiro shifts from oratory to action. Delegates form committees and build hemisphere solidarity, with a broader Washington advisory team and officials from Commerce, the Export-Import Bank, and other agencies joining Undersecretary Sumner Welles. The meeting aims to craft policies to safeguard the hemisphere amid looming European conflict.
The Arkansas Utilities Commission approves A P L to construct 188 miles of high voltage transmission lines to connect with Arkansas for interim power to the Lake Catherine aluminum plant. Project cost about 2.414 million dollars covers 104 miles Little Rock to Norfolk and 84 miles northeast of Ashdown to the plant. C S Lynch states the plant will need interim power sooner than anticipated.
Miss Martha Cox aged 35 dies at Julia Chester hospital from severe burns after gas stove fumes ignited in a room where she and her mother were varnishing a floor. Mrs. Cox suffers non critical burns on her hands. Funeral at 10 Saturday at aunt Mrs Ethel Hulsey's home. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery. Survived by Sherman and Jewell Dean June Nell Mary Cox and Larry Cox all of Hope.
The film Sergeant York starring Gary Cooper as Alvin C. York debuts locally at the Saenger with four showings: 2, 4:25, 6:37 and 9:08. Critics hail it as a powerful World War I hero drama and a standout in years.
A Norfolk and Western Railway bridge guard in Shepherdstown West Virginia parked his car near the bridge and stood post overnight. After his shift ended his car was stolen and he did not return home immediately.
A 2 pm Friday check found no new candidates entering city races. The five already announced are expected to run unopposed. Filing closes Friday at 6 pm. Names filed include city clerk T R Billings ley, city attorney E F P McFaddin, Alderman Ward 1 W E White, Ward 2 Jessie Brown, Ward 3 Ross Spears, Ward 4 Dale Jones. Ohio ranks second in fishermen numbers with 627,972 behind Michigan. Ohio sits sixth in fishing license revenue.
U S Asiatic Fleet reports sinking five enemy ships in Far Eastern waters including two large cargo ships two large transports and one medium transport. The action increases total Japanese vessels sunk by U S forces to 24 non combatant and warships. Submarines threaten U S northeast coast while New York area vessels are sunk offshore. Japanese looting and devastation of Luzon reported by War Department as fighting continues along the front. British Rome report cites Japanese fleet action off Batan Peninsula with night landing claimed. Dutch at Tarakan say destroyers were sunk during Amaboina air base raids.
Missouri Pacific Trailways announced new Hope to Nashville bus times. The outbound trip leaves Hope at 7 30 p m, with return from Nashville at 6 30 a m and 3 00 p m and 3 45 p m. Each trip takes about one hour on the road.
The report lists multiple wells including Hanes No 2, Atlantic entities 9 and 1, Warnock-Brewer, Snider, Brewer-Warnock, Davis B-1, Stager No 1, Mt Holly, Big Creek, Bond No 1, Pinewoods B-1, Jeffus No 1, and Iuter-Cornelius Unit No 1. It notes elevations around 287 and 5740 feet, coring activities, test results, and water issues with suspected saltwater intrusion and low perforations. The narrative mentions cutting tools, 15-hour flowering, and potential water inflow from below, with a forecast of water movement and drilling adjustments.
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