Race for African Allied Command Heads to Decisive Phase
The Dispatch discusses the upcoming Britain United States command decision in North Africa. Eisenhower, Alexander, Montgomery, and Anderson are named as contenders to lead Allied forces for the Tunisian invasion and European campaign, with Washington and London preparing bold plans and an Allied war council under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Sabb
Tripoli
Libya
Stén
Washington
London Bhd
Africa
Morocco
Nile Erta
Alexander
Eisenower
Tunisia
Hit- Europe
Itler
Ake
Rommel
Venim
London
United Nations
Ehow
United Nations Leaderip
Maye
Britain
Eishower
Eisenhower
United States
Marsall
MacArthur
Wavell
Gort
Allied War Council
Market Report from National Stockyards and Markets
Market notes from U S Dept of Agriculture hogs and cattle prices at St Louis yards show limited quotes with hogs around 5.00 for 80 lb, 4.00-4.50 for 40-60 lb, barrows and gilts 0-25 higher, sows 40-50 higher. Cattle and calves mixed with steers 25 higher on choice, vealers steady. sheep mostly higher with top lambs near 6.50. New York stocks, bonds, and commodities show modest buying and stalled gains with around 300,000 shares traded. cotton futures barely steady amid policy shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U. S. Dept
New York
Jiy
Errol Flynn to Take Stand Next Week
Los Angeles report says Errol Flynn plans to testify as defense counsel prepares to call about ten witnesses. The actor faces charges of statutor y rape from two teenage girls. witnesses described seduction attempts and a morbid coffin incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Errol Flynn
Peggy la Rue Satterlea
Hollywood
Betty Hansen
Lincoln, Neb
Flynn
Jerry Giesler
Lili Damita
Owen Cathcart Jones
Miss Satterlee
Cathcart-Jones
Cathcart - Jones
Miss Saterlee
Mickey June
Sharon Hurley
Allied War Aims Unite Powers To Crush Axis By 1944
The Soviet Union and China join in close collaboration with Western allies to concentrate all resources on finishing the war against Hitler's U boats. A coordinated Allied drive aims to smash the European Axis by the end of 1944, using statesmanship and material strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
China
Hitler
United Nations
Adoption Petition In Hempstead Probate Court
In Hempstead County Arkansas Rose Lee Hedger and Arman Hedger seek adoption of Mary Jo Browning. Edgar Lee Browning and all concerned must appear within twenty days or the petition will be confessed and a decree of adoption entered. Dated Hope January 23 1943. Leq Ray Clerk 1 23 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Mary Jo Browning
Edgar Lee Browning
Rose Lee Hedger
Arman B. Hedger
Hempstead County
Hope
Arkansas
Leq Ray
Grain and Provisions Pricing Notes
Grain and provisions pricing data lists corn No. 1 yellow 1.01 with ranges 1-2 and 9.3 OT 1-4-1.00, No. 4 at 93-95 1-2, sample grade 86-98 12. Oats sample grade white 58 1-2, Barley making 88-1.05 nominal, hard 76-91 nominal, feed 72 -2 nominal.
Our Daily Bread and Japanese Distinctions in War Time
The piece argues for Commonwealth autonomy and homeland defense in emergencies, notes how Allied nations extend local autonomy, and discusses how to tell a Japanese from a Chinese person for soldiers. It also questions coal miners’ hours to meet manpower needs for war industries and the Army and Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Dutch East Indies
Indo-China
Puerto Rico
America
Solid Fuels
Lekes
United Mine Workers
Army
Navy
Musical Program at Yerger High School Jan 25
The Home Economic Dept at Yerger High School presents 3 benefit concerts featuring The Deep South Boys, the Souths Famed No 1 Quartet, Monday night January 25 in the Yerger High School Auditorium. Public invited. New Delhi, Jan 23. Japanes fighter planes bombed western Burma as RAF hit targets between Akyab and Rathedaung. British crews returned safely. Genoa noted as an ancient Greek port. the 900 mile Russian line to Murmansk is described as the worlds north Gramost railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerger High School
Deep South
New Delhi
Burma
Akyab
Rathedaung
Murmansk
State Wholesale Liquor Bill Viewed in House
A state wholesale liquor bill and an administration plan to segregate first offender convicts were introduced in the house this afternoon. Rep James M Jackson Howard county proposed a bill similar to the 1941 Spencer measure to create a three member alcoholic control board overseeing state owned wholesale liquor houses. Revenues would fund old age pensions while Governor Adking opposed the measure in his inaugural message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dune Rock
James M. Jackson
Howard
Alcoholic Control Board
Adking
Arkansas Listed in Naval Missing List
The Navy Department reported 95 casualties today: 18 dead, 37 wounded, 40 missing, bringing total Navy Marine and Coast Guard casualties to 21 629 since December 7 1941. The grand total includes 6 386 dead 3 800 wounded and 11 343 missing. Arkansas entries include Terry Charles Dermont fireman second class missing and Gideon Terry Clarence L private first class Marine rescue work.
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Washington
Van
Navy Department
Navy
Marine and
Coast Guard
U. S. Navy
Arkansas — Terry
Charles Dermont
Charles Gideon Terry
Vironia
Missouri
Evans
Clarence L
Marine
Bart 5
Your Husband Goes to War War Time Advice for Wives
Advice piece urges understanding across civilian and military roles during total war. It discusses the emotional toll on wives and mothers, the varied duties of noncombatants, and the need to accept different paths to national service while preserving family responsibilities and wage protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Special Committee
Army
Navy
Military-Medical Board
Ree
Mars
Michigan Boulevard
Ethel Gorham
AP Features
Captured Japs Happy Over U S Treatment
War correspondent Sergeant Samuel Shaffer reports on a large Japanese POW camp in the South Pacific. Prisoners show unexpected adaptability, humor, and preference for American culture, with routines described from reveille to taps. They learn English phrases, imitate American slang, and favor swing tunes despite captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Shaffer
Washington
Marine Corps
Associated Press
South Pacific
Guada
Tojo
Germany
United Nations
Reville
Blue Heaven
Objections Delay Approval of Rutledge Nomination
Washington Jan 27 A Washington lawyer delayed Senate judiciary subcommittee action on President Roosevelt’s nomination of Whey Blent Rutledge of Iowa to the Supreme Court. Edmond C. Fletcher sought a hearing to question Rutledge and indicated a suit might follow over alleged judicial integrity questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Roosevelt
Whey Blent Rutledge
Iowa
United States Supreme Court
Edmond C. Fletcher
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Subcommittee
Fletcher
Rutledge
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
More State Auto Tags Despite Gas Rationing
State revenue officials report auto tag receipts likely to top last year despite rationing. Through Jan 16, 12 workdays left, receipts stood at 1,301,141 versus 1,571,176 through Jan 30 previous year. sale gains before the Jan 30 deadline expected to push totals higher. Sales tax intake through Jan 20 surpassed all of last January with 852,344 collected versus 928,94 for the whole of January 1942. Also noted are scattered names: Evans, Saginaw. Stuerke, Oscar Frederick, seaman first class. Falher. A. Edward H. Stuerke, Higginsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Murray
McLeod
Earned Income Deductible Expenses in Tax Filing
Federal guidance explains how to classify and deduct work related expenses on Form 1040 Item 1. Travel, entertaining customers, and job search costs are discussed with criteria and limitations, including non deductible items like laundry, personal clothing, and commuting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traving
Mauintaining
New Midway Drilling Begins in Lafay ette County
Special to the Hope Star reports Arkansas Fuel Oil Company to start new activity in the Luzenia Creel No 2 well in Lafay ette county with road work and clearances underway and spudding expected next week. Other operators like Hodnett No 8, Graces No 1, and Stamps Land No 1 show varied activity. Warnock Secruy No 1 is slated for future drilling south of Bradey, signaling a broader push into the southern Lafayette and nearby fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamps
Ack
Hope Star
Arkansas Fuel Oil Company
Midway
Lafayelle County
Luzenia Creel No
Southwood Oil Company
Hodnett
Hollywood Gambling on the set proves the easy way
Robbin Coons recalls Cary Grant staging a charity gambling scene for This Way to Victory and shares tips from former dealer Al Rhein. The piece argues honest gambling earns more money over time, while cheating joints risk raids and ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cary Grant
al Rhein
Rex
Gambling and showbiz predictions set in a restless era
A fragmented discussion on gambling risks and house edges alongside Hollywood prognostications for 1943. The tale includes a salesman drawn into a crooked game in a small town, notes on unseen casino profits, and a parade of stars like Claudette Colbert Bing Crosby and others slated for future earnings and Oscar chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Claudette Colbert
Belle Davis
Miriam Hopkins
Bing Crosby
Mrs. Miniver
Weisenberger Raised to Captain in Camp Barkeley Ward
First Lieut Royce Weisenberger son of Mr and Mrs C J Weisenberger of Hope Route One and former Hempstead county representative has been promoted to captain as he serves at Camp Barkeley Texas where he is assistant adjutant and assistant judge advocate The Italian naval base at Spezia reportedly has the largest and safest harbor in the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce Weisenberger
C. J. Weisenberger
Hope Route One
Hempstead County
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Spezia
Halgrad
Medierranean
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