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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1944
Page
2
DeWitt Mackenzie argues Hitler is on his last mile but warns Allied home fronts must stay mobilized. He cites Normandy Cherbourg gains, Rommel’s stalled forces, and three-front pressure as factors shaping a swift, costly drive to defeat Berlin.
Sgt Jess Davis, tail-gunner on a B 17 over Europe, completed his tour of duty and was promoted to staff sergeant and awarded the air medal in a message to Mrs Davis. 712 East Third
Allied forces continued efforts in the Cherbourg and Caen areas as Rommel prepared a counter attack. Heavy rain hindered operations while Allied air forces conducted about 400 sorties, shooting down 22 enemy planes. American First Army reorganized for offensive action after cap de la Hague mop up, with 40 000 prisoners in Cherbourg area and total captives exceeding 55 000 since D day. Montgomery directs a strong box defense with superior artillery repelling German attempts on Odon. The harbor work for Cherbourg advances, while German demolitions are judged clever but within expectations.
Dispatch from the front describes Red Army advances near Minsk with German officers captured or killed amid advancing columns. Reporters note German troops fleeing, roads crowded with endless columns of trucks and soldiers as the Soviet advance continues westward.
President Franklin Roosevelt maintains a vast collection of 3000 diverse Christmas cards alongside a renowned stamp collection. Historical notes state Terracina’s foundations trace back to 500 B C, highlighting ancient origins.
New York markets see a sharp rise in cotton prices on amended price control expectations though gains fade amid profit taking. Futures end higher across July October December contracts as trading slows over the holiday. In Chicago wheat declines on hedging and weak demand while New Orleans cotton posts season highs on buying and ceilings news.
The Chicago market reports July receipts and prices for live poultry including leghorn roosters fryers and ducks, with fowl and eggs showing varied price ranges. Butter and carrots are listed by quality scores and receipts, while U S specials extras standards and current receipts for eggs are noted with price bands.
Hogs 14,000 head active with weights 180 Ibs up steady to strong. light weights up to 25 higher. sows steady to 15 up. Good and choice 180-270 Ibs 13.70-13.75 top 13.75. 160-170 Ibs 12.75-13.15. 140-160 Ibs 11.75-12.85. 100-120 Ibs 9.75-11.00. Cattle 7,000 with 3,000 calves. steers mainly western grassers trading moderately active and steady. medium and good 13.50-16.25. yearlings up to 16.60. western steers 14.25. heifers 8.50-10.00. vealers 13.00-14.25. Slaughter steers 10.50-17.00. slaughter heifers 9.60-16.25. stocker and feeder steers 8.00-13.00. Sheep 5,500. spring lambs steady to 25 lower. good native lambs 13.75.
Sutton Livestock Commission employee Bill Briant collapsed at the stockyards this morning and was taken to Josephine hospital. Dr. G. E. Cannon reported he was resting well later and his condition was not serious.
Washington reports that members of army and navy glider units receive a fifty percent pay rise, matching paratroopers and air service flight units. President Roosevelt signed the bill, granting up to 50 dollars monthly for enlisted and 100 dollars for officers and nurses attached to glider flights. Representative Power notes gliders previously lacked recognized aerial unit status.
A group of about 80 miners, led by Ray Edmundson, presses a campaign for autonomy from appointive UMW leadership and vows to present their program to the United Mine Workers convention of roughly 2700 delegates on September 12. Edmundson claims the movement represents 98 percent of mine workers while denouncing efforts to suppress attendance.
The article notes bananas as vital in Central American diets and livestock feed. It reports the Canadian aviation industry expanding during wartime from 1,000 to 75,000 workers.
A Yell County citizen, now Arkansas State Treasurer, announced for the same office. The writer pledges support for Crip Hall, praising his eight years as Secretary of State, courteous service, and Capitol grounds improvements that boosted Arkansas’ image.
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