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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
4
Washington report says President Roosevelt may address the nation around February 22 about war progress. Presidential Secretary Stephen Jearly notes the White House hopes for a fireside chat to dispel rumors and clarify the war effort, timing linked to Washington's birthday.
Friday night benefit sponsored by A F of L Paint ex local 1113 at the American Legion hall opposite the post office. Arizona Charlie and his Buckaroos seven piece orchestra provide music. Proceeds fund the Hempstead county Infantile Paralysis drive. prior event proceeds funded defense bonds later burned. funds to LT Cornelius for the charity.
A Christmas Day interview discusses typhus behind German lines in Russia and its historic impact on Babylon. The doctor links disease to military setbacks, suggesting Hitler’s later recall of his generals and a shift in command as war pressure rises.
Willis Thornton argues that Britain's new accord with Ethiopia restoring full sovereignty signals a glimmer of freedom amid ongoing global conflict. He recalls 1935 aggression by Italy and Japan, the League of Nations response, and urges Allies to translate rhetoric into decisive action, noting ongoing vulnerable independence for Ethiopia and Free Syria as the war landscape evolves.
Mrs Olsen returned Monday from Ft Worth and Dallas markets with new spring ready to wear for the Ladies Specialty Shop. Latest New York and California models were on display and shown locally at the Specialty Shop. Courtship oddity noted in local items.
Reported sweeping Soviet gains unfold as London circulates word Hitler, who ousted Brauchitsch, has limited his role to select decisions. Die Zeitung claims he yielded command to von Bock, von Rundstedt, and von Heed. In North Africa Rommel pushes near Bengasi, while Timoshenko’s forces advance 93 miles on the southwestern front and retake 90 towns.
London report says the House of Commons backed Prime Minister Churchill 464 to 1 in a wartime confidence vote after he stated the United States aims to link troops with Nazi Germany forces soon. He announced new UK war production roles and Singapore reinforcements while rejecting apologies or promises.
A Hempstead County records list dated January 26 1942 compiles oil and gas transactions including assignments deeds leases and royalty agreements. Entries cover Magnolia Oil Co J J Kennedy U S A Citizens National Bank Hope Ark and numerous individuals, with lands in Secs 27 34 23 24 28 29 16 15 33 and surrounding townships, detailing multiple 40 to 280 acre parcels, durations up to ten years, and royalty interests across T 13 S R 24 W and adjacent sections. Continued on page two.
Batavia reports Japanese forces advancing along the west coast of Borneo and a convoy moving toward Java. Dutch communiques cite a two pronged thrust toward Pontianak as 440 miles north of Batavia, with attacks planned from Kuehing and Sarawak. Anela notes convoy losses but estimates 65 ships afloat carrying about 450000 troops, signaling a full invasion to Java.
Arkansas employers must file 1941 fourth quarter reports by January 31 1942 to avoid penalties and ensure full credit for state unemployment contributions against the federal tax, according to Roland M Shelton director of the Arkansas Employment Security Division.
El Dorado attorney and former state senator Tom Marlin and Mr. Cox of Oil Well Supply district office in El Dorado visited Hope on business Thursday. They inspected the new oil field south of town.
The Star will publish a layout of pictures of the new oil field south of Hope, featuring Barnsdall Oil company’s Bond No. 1 discovery well and the crew who brought in a major gusher. Reserve extra copies at The Star office to ensure printing, with mailing lists available for mailed copies.
The RAF Ferry command in Montreal notified Mrs. N E Fausett that her son Captain Horace E Fausett aged 26 of Little Rock and his wife were believed lost at sea. Mrs Fausett was formerly Miss Lulleen Campbell of El Dorado. He last wrote relatives January 9 that they planned to travel to Bermuda by steamer.
The Roy Taylor mentioned in Tuesday's municipal court report forfeited a ten dollar bond on a drunkenness charge. He is the former Hope football star now serving on the Southwestern Playing Ground police force. Also Ellis C Williams of Hope route one is not the Ellis Williams listed earlier on the city court docket. Curling, a national Scottish game, originated in the 16th century from the Low Countries.
County Judge Fred Luck announced the start of a three mile southward road from Patmos to the LaFayette county line to serve a new oil field 1.5 miles below Hempstead county. The plan, approved by the Hope Chamber roads committee, foresees multiple roads to the field with Patmos south as the first. Estimated outlay is 1500 dollars for county expenses, with Frost Lumber’s John Wallace heading the finance committee to raise funds, under Syd McMath and Roy Anderson who organized the meetings.
An airliner carrying Argentine foreign minister Enrique Ruiz Guinazu and delegates to the Rio de Janeiro Pan American conferences plunged into the sea as it took off from Rio de Janeiro airport. All aboard were saved and Guinazu suffered a chest injury.
Daily drilling report covers S Arkansas MeKamie 160 acre spacing Carter Hanes No 2 Eleg 297 prep with run 5 percent esg. Cornelius Unit No 1 rubning retaines and will perl 7970 80 and test before retesting 7255 05 Atlantic Bodlean No Dyrlg 9315 No 10 Loc C SE Sec 32 17 Macedonia 80 nerve spacing Warnock Brewer No 1 Lov C Sy SM Sec 15 18 21 McAlester Brewer Warwock No 1 Eley 258 Testing today Mt Holly 40 acre spacing Atlantic Davis H 1 Flowing in tanks gas oil ratio approx 5000 L 6 1 per cent salt water Big Creek 60 acre spacing J W Love Stager No 1 Cutting our D PT D 6550 Midway 40 acre sparing No report Dorchest 40 acre spacing Atlantic Pinewoods B 1 Squeeze job failed to hold Resqueezing Wildcats McAlester Jeffus No 1 Orig 5736
Japanese advances loom near Johore Strait as Singapore defense questions rise. British reports say vanguards close to the strait with Australian counterattacks and over 200 casualties. In the Philippines, U S artillery beats back Japanese assaults on Batan defenses while heavy bombers hit the invasion fleet in the Macassar Strait.
R F McCracken 83 died at his daughter Mrs. John Frice’s home 602 North Hervey. He was buried Wednesday at 2 30 in the Rase Hill cemetery with Rev W R Hamilton pastor of the First Baptist church in charge. He also leaves a son F T McCracken of Hope.
Question recalls the major WWI roles of Franklin D Roosevelt Winston Churchill Marshal Petain Douglas MacArthur and Adolf Hitler. This comic page prompt asks readers to name each war role from 1914 to 1918.
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