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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
2
Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes Nazi use of robot bombs and Allied responses. He contrasts civilian casualties with deliberate terror, notes Churchill’s remark on weapon implications for postwar terms, and reflects on shifting Allied attitudes toward Germany.
Advertises Mexsana as treatment for diaper rash causing baby fretfulness. Claims regular application after each diaper change eases irritation, with a booster mention by a 40 year old narrator.
Prophetic wartime pronouncement declares there will be no balm for Hitler, stating unconditional surrender and occupation by Allied forces for years. It asserts Nazism and Prussian militarism will be wiped out and that many Germans face atrocity charges with severe penalties.
Rostand describes German forces using a castle as regimental HQ and officer club. They looted livestock, damaged furniture, fired a pistol at a clock, planted 12 foot poles to deter landings, built a theater, and held weekly concerts that villagers avoided. The last occupiers predicted a quick return, he quips.
Mrs. Foy Hammons announced that Hope Band Mothers must attend Sunday band practice at 2 PM in the band building. The session aims to raise funds for next year’s clinic.
Allied Fourth Army advances near Livorno Pisa and Florence stall as German forces on the Gothic line halt gains with house to house fighting in Rosignano. American and French troops push along highway No. 2 near Colle di Val D Elsa, while air forces strike Verona Bergamo and Vienna area targets.
Roosevelt says de Gaulle talks will cover civil administration in liberated France and underground movement. no discussion of recognizing the French national committee. The visit aims to ease French American relations and likely lead to unity with Hull and the U.S. government. Saint Sava, a monk, is cited as patron saint.
The Gothic line in Italy rises to about 6 300 feet with 50 miles of rugged defense from west of Pisa to the peninsula center. Fortifications at Futa Pass north of Florence include mutually supporting pillboxes. The Arno river, 200 to 600 feet wide, may serve as a strong outpost for the line.
A pamphlet presenting doctors opinions on what causes epilepsy will be mailed free to any reader who writes to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept G-134.
Market notes a brisk advance in wheat with futures up 2 3 8 to 3 1 4 cents and July at 1.60, while oats barley and corn rise modestly. Washington price supports and CCC buying announced at six cents over loan aid the rally with strong bookings and car receipts showing steady demand.
New York July 7 government plans to support wheat prices sparked a rally in cotton futures as traders anticipated similar parity measures for raw cotton under the amended price control law. Early losses turned to gains on scale up profits and trade liquidation with mid afternoon bids 19 to 25 cents higher per bale.
National Stockyards Illinois market report shows hogs 180 to 270 pounds steady to higher with top loads around 14.06 while lighter weights gain up to 15. Sows rise to 10 higher. hogs 100 to 120 pounds 10.00 to 11.00. Cattle receipts 2,600. calves 900. steer to 17.00 slaughter range. heifers 8.00 to 16.25. vealers 14.00. stocker and feeder steers 7.50 to 13.00. Sheep 2,000 receipts steady with spring lambs 13.25 to 13.50 and packer lines near 13.00.
Democratic maneuvering heats up as National Chairman Hannegan travels from Chicago to Washington to gauge President Roosevelt's view on Henry A. Wallace remaining as vice president. John McCormack of Massachusetts named chairman of the platform committee to align planks with Roosevelt’s preferences.
Report of a massive Allied air operation targeting oil plants and aircraft works in central Germany including Leipzig Mockau and Lutzendorf. Italian based bombers penetrated deep into the Reich with escorts, while U S fighters claimed several German interceptors and multiple aerial victories.
The State Board of Registration for professional engineers chose W B Graver, bridge engineer for the State Highway Department, as board president at a two day meeting in Little Rock. R E Williams was elected vice president and Vernon E Scott became secretary treasurer. The board conducted exams for six applicants and granted one reciprocal license.
Influential Democrats favor dropping Wallace while others push to restore him as vice president. With President likely to seek a fourth term, party leaders plan a Chicago platform tailored to his wishes. A McCormack appointed subcommittee will meet in Chicago before the July 19 convention. half its members are women, signaling a strong female role in this year’s electioneering.
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