03 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
1
A wartime analyst describes recent counterattacks near El Alamein that pushed Rommel’s forces back toward the coast. Reinforcements strengthen Allied positions as Auchinleck readies further moves, underscoring that the struggle remains fierce with no half measures.
Dr. H. H. Holt resigns Nashville practice to become associate surgeon and general practitioner at Josephine Hospital Hope Arkansas head G. E. Cannon. He will begin duties this week while maintaining Nashville office hours each afternoon. Mrs. Holt to supervise operating room. Holt is Howard County's youngest doctor with eight years of practice specializing in X ray.
National leaders from farm and labor unions warned of continuing strain as Allied air superiority clashes with German reinforcements. Congress adjourned without passing a $680 million agriculture appropriation, jeopardizing payrolls for 80 000 federal workers and delaying farm and food plans for the military and UN. Senate and House battles over parity price limits and new funding left two farm bills awaiting conference.
Market movers show uneven cotton prices with July near 18.79 and Dec 19.30 while grains rise on flour demand and weak wheat outlook. New York stocks drift with Egypt peace hopes aiding gains. livestock and poultry markets report higher hogs and varied cattle values in St Louis and Chicago.
The sinking of a United Nations vessel leaves 33 dead in the western Atlantic from a 47 man crew. 14 survivors report two lifeboats destroyed by fire as a submarine fired two torpedoes in the Gulf of Mexico last Monday. British and Canadian warships join U.S. vessels in intensified anti submarine campaign along the eastern seaboard.
London reports that Hermione a light cruiser four British destroyers and one Polish destroyer were lost in the Malta Libyan reinforcement operation. The ships were listed by Clement Attlee in Commons on June 23 though not named at that time.
President Roosevelt signed a $42.82 billion war department appropriation, funding thousands of planes tanks and guns to equip an army of 4.5 million by July. Congress completed action in minutes with little debate. House and Senate leaders hailed it as enabling the nation to build the best equipped army in history. Details were kept largely secret for security. The House Appropriations Committee noted $11.316 million in relation to the measure.
July 2 4 air activity increased over the battle area as dogfights eased. British fighters claimed eight Axis planes shot down while seven their own were lost. Auchinleck pressed for a decisive blow to Rommel’s armored strength amid heavy fighting. New six pound anti tank guns and 25 pounders reinforced lines as RAF U S air forces hammered ground forces despite stronger German opposition. Cairo remained calm though fears of Fifth Column activity rose. Dispatches from Berlin claimed near Alexandria and El Alamein victory for Axis forces, with British retreat toward the Nile Delta, a report not substantiated locally.
Wartime editorial argues three ships a day may suffice to overcome sinkings and strengthen merchant marine, while warnings of possible steel bottlenecks prompt call for intensified construction and anti submarine craft. It credits steel industry and agencies amid national effort and recalls James Lawrence and naval history. A farming anecdote notes a 20-horse team needed for harvesting with a combine.
The president approved funds for the air corps to reach about 23 550 planes this year toward 80 000 and 125 000 in 1943. He also signed five supply bills totaling Interior 178 099 712 State Justice and Commerce 426 281 885 Labor Federal Security 1 071 574 318 Deficiency Items 53 721 999 and WPA 282 584 000.
Berlin reports German and Axis troops broke through the Russian front over about 185 miles, with counterattacks by Soviet forces repelled on a 200 kilometer sector. The Sevastopol area notes 500 prisoners taken and heavy losses, while details on armored and artillery destruction are given.
Soldiers from the camp hold parties for nurses and charter as many as 75 rowboats for boat trips. Cohen teaches novices baiting hooks handling lines and what to do when fish bite. He trains freshmen in cleaning catch and the day ends with fried fish for supper and giving the rest to locals around the bay.
Judge Ponders April 18 and 19 that provided grounds for his indictment and conviction. Krug testified that Stephan had given him money food clothing entertainment and a bus ticket to Chicago.
Selective Service officials said the modification of the physical requirements would apply to men previously deferred under 1B classification and those who have borne a classified status, but first calls would probably go to men previously deferred.
The state treasurer’s office distributed turnback gasoline funds totaling 4 1 9 two hundred dollars to 75 counties for the April-June quarter. The year’s total turnback allocation rose to 1 526 980, up about 200 000 from 1940-41. Several counties are listed with specific amounts, including Benton Carroll Crawford Moullkner Garland Jefferson Sebastian Union Washington and others.
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