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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1943
Page
1
A fragmented item notes tension between policy factions over reconstruction finance and wartime economic measures. The brief suggests a clash of ideas within the Wall Street era debate, highlighting divergent approaches to funding, control, and postwar planning without graphic detail.
The piece argues Jesse Jones and Wallace clash over BEW policy and postwar aid abroad. It contends Americans broadly back Jones against Wallace, warns of postwar borrowing and social programs, and compares US aims with Britain's prewar stance while noting public temper and political dynamics. The writer views Jones as a realist and predicts continued disagreement as the nation plans peacetime policy and financing.
Washington dispatch reports the Pay As You Go income tax deductions began today as the new fiscal year opens with a projected total tax bill of 109 billion dollars. The 20 percent withholding rate, set after personal exemptions, is not expected to rise this year but may increase next January following talks among Treasury officials and leaders. Estimates place current year yields at about 16 billion dollars, with increases from 1942-43 tax liabilities and higher income levels. Withholding exemptions are $12 weekly for singles, $24 for married filers, and $64 per dependent.
Hampstead county native John Hartsfield aged 57 died in a local hospital after a head injury suffered weeks earlier at a sawmill. Funeral services pending relatives arrival with burial at Holly Grove. Survived by widow, mother Mrs W J Hartsfield of DeAnn, eight children and four brothers and four sisters including Leo Jack John Hartsfield Jr Harrell Herbert Wilma Fay and others.
In Knoxville Tennessee, Buddy Lewis’ boner box collects proceeds from Smokies players as a penalty for miscues and missed signs. Each boner costs two hits, with potential banquet plans if season surplus allows after expenses.
Hot Springs police halted operations at three Central Avenue bookie fronts and took staff names. Two of the five raids from two weeks earlier were inactive. Governor Adkins and prosecutor Curtis Ridgway announced charges against 33 bettors for accepting horse race bets.
Ration Book No 1 items include Coffee Stamp 24 for one pound valid until June 30, Sugar Stamp 13 for five pounds until August 15, canning stamps 15 and 16 for five pounds each, Shoes Stamp 18 for one pair until October 31. Ration Book No 2 blue stamps K L M for canned vegetables and fruits valid through July 7. Red stamps J K L M N for meats fats oils cheeses canned fish and milk expire June 30. Gasoline Stamp No 6 of A-books good for four gallons until July 22.
British and American air forces blasted Axis Europe from bases in Britain, North Africa, and the Middle East in June. Pantelleria fell by air power on June 11, followed by Lampedusa Linosa and Jam pine. The Ruhr bombing campaign intensified as RAF and US bombers increased daily raids, with June totals around 13 500 tons.
Allied Northwest African Air Force bombers and fighter bombers hit Palermo and four Sicily air fields with little resistance. Italian reports say great damage and many casualties at Palermo, plus attacks on Sardinian targets. Fires reported in Cagliari and Mesina. Submarine pressure continues. British submarines sink ships in Italian waters.
Soviet troops crossed a river into German trenches and blasted blockhouses and fortifications. The noon communique reports over 100 Germans killed and guns knocked out. Berlin raids and air battles are noted, with several German planes shot down and Soviet ground forces claiming success on multiple fronts.
Hal Davis, famed Berkeley speed king, argues starting block rules must change after setting a 9.4 seconds world record in the 100 yard dash. He contends his block design prevented toe contact with the ground, leading to the mark being disallowed.
About 30,000 miners went back to work in coal regions with roughly 100,000 idle, led by Pennsylvania where 120,000 of 200,000 miners were on the job after UMW locals voted to resume tasks. Gains were noted in hard coal districts and Alabama, while holdsouts lingered in Virginia Arkansas and Tennessee. Secretary Ickes urged miners to return before the upcoming military campaign.
Eamon De Valera was reelected prime minister of Eire by a 67 to 37 vote in the Dail at its first meeting since the June 22 election. His opponent was William Cosgrave of Fine Gael. He opposed suspending party politics for an interim national government.
London reports Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that Britain and the United States asked Generals De Gaulle and Giraud to assure General Eisenhower that the French commander in North Africa, Gen. Giraud, retained effective control. The move aims to prevent political disputes from delaying Allied military operations and supply lines.
The State Welfare Department mailed $522,410.50 today to 32,860 cases, up 120 from last month and 64 from July 1942. Disbursements covered $381,734 to 26,203 old age pensioners, $120,901 to 5,454 dependent children, and $19,775.50 to 1,203 blind recipients. The average July grant was $15.90 with averages of $14.57 for old age pensions, $22.17 for dependent children, and $16.44 for the blind.
Allied headquarters report a major coordinated offensive in the South and Southwest Pacific. General MacArthur directs operations from Australia with Halsey overseeing New Georgia actions and combined efforts targeting New Britain, New Guinea, and Nassau Bay as landings advance.
Washington reports the capture of Rendova and nearby Munda airfield as U S forces push the Solomons offensive. The clash involved heavy sea and air combat with at least 65 enemy planes downed and 17 U S planes missing. The 7 712 ton transport McCawley was sunk by Japanese submarine after disembarking troops. Commander Robert Henry Rodgers of Knoxville led the Jost._American air forces supported the operation with sustained bombing of Vila Kolombangara and Munda.
Secretary of War Stimson reported satisfactory progress by American forces in the South Pacific and New Guinea campaigns. He said advances to Rendova Woodlark and Trobriand were planned in Washington and are on schedule. Stimson warned that forces have reached outer Japanese defenses and strong enemy reaction may follow. General MacArthur directs combined land sea and air operations with incomplete but satisfactory progress.
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