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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1945
Page
1
AP foreign affairs analyst DeWitt Maskenzie notes the upcoming Big Three meeting must first stabilize each nation’s house before shaping Europe. He cites unity in defeating Hitler but warns differences will emerge over Germany’s political future and postwar rehabilitation.
Bombing and strafing hit six airfields on northern Luzon with the 32nd Division as reports say surrender numbers rose. In 119 days of bitter fighting along the Villa Verde trail the division took 41 prisoners. Radiotelegraphed Tokyo claims of Ternate island action and invasion lack independent confirmation.
Chinese forces captured Tayu in Kiangsi province 175 miles northeast of Canton and 45 miles southwest of Kanhsien, isolating the rail hub by severing Japanese communications. Chinese spearheads pushed beyond Tayu toward Kanhsien as U.S. forces pulled back earlier, with fighting reported near Kukong and northwest of Kanhsien.
Army authorities reported that a 29 Superfortress was struck by lightning shortly after takeoff from Pueblo Army Air Base. The blast killed 13 crewmen. Pueblo officials said a rancher informed them of the incident.
Akron dispatch reports CIO investigators arriving to probe charges that Goodyear and Firestone locals refused aid during strikes. Army Air Forces warns B-29 tires are dangerously low with only ten days of emergency supply. 123 Thunderbolt tires stocked as long-range aircraft bear the air war on Japan.
In Easton Pennsylvania area a deadly storm killed six people, with four bodies found in Phillipsburg New Jersey where a 30 foot embankment wall collapsed and crushed a dwelling. A Coplay Pennsylvania watchman, 60, was electrocuted by a transformer and a Bethlehem man, 38, died clearing a highway after a fallen tree.
George M. Bennett, a disbarred Paris, Arkansas lawyer, will stand trial in the federal district court at San Francisco on charges of mailing threats to the lives of Arkansas officials. Federal Judge Thomas C. Trimble granted removal to the state where Bennett was arrested. Bennett was returned to Little Rock June 2 after indictment June 27. He was committed to a state hospital for nervous disease evaluation. The targets include Chief Justice Griffin Smith, other Arkansas Supreme Court members, Attorney General Guy E. Williams and Circuit Judge J. O. Kincannon of Van Buren.
Port Huron Michigan July 10 a former Port Huron mail carrier and father of eighteen has been acclaimed today by his army buddies as the champion father of the armed services GI's of the San Francisco postal district celebrate his record and duties among his large family and military service colleagues
Chicago July 10 Butter receipts 1,046,070 unchanged. Eggs 15,655 unchanged. Live poultry firm with small truck receipts. National Stockyards report hogs 6,504 slight early gains, sows around 13.05, calves and cattle with steady to firm bids. Beef cattle mostly steady around 14.25 to 16.10 for middle weights. cows active, bulls firm. Sheep largely steady with spring lambs 15.50 to 15.26 and common stockers around 11.50 to 12.50.
The discussion expands beyond the Charter to address frequent filibuster use and the risk of blocking legislation by a vocal minority. The piece notes historic crude oil transport by horse and wagon as a contrasting early industry example.
The Winsome Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church will host its regular monthly business and social meeting at Mrs. Doris Dunn's home on Tuesday at 8 o'clock with Miss Helen McAdams as associate hostess. A church reception honoring Reverend and Mrs S A Whitlow is planned for Wednesday evening following the mid week service. Godwin Watterson marriage announced the union of Mary Virginia Godwin and Cpl Jewell J D Watterson on July 5 at the Hope Gospel Tabernacle parsonage.
Mrs Alva Reynerson led the Healing, His Aim and Ours program with assistance from Mrs Harry Whitworth and Mrs Theo Bonds. Mrs Floyd Porterfield gave the devotional Fulfil Ye My Joy, citing Psalms 137 and Hebrew 13, and the meeting closed with the benediction.
Mrs. Lois Kenney of Athens, Georgia arrived Tuesday for a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Westerman. Gerald Lee Bales left Sunday for Ft. Sheridan Illinois after a 21 day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bales and brother S/Sgt. Robert Bales.
A wartime cartoon portrays a Japanese figure with thick glasses buck teeth tiny hat and a sly grin, a depiction aligned with broad stereotypes of Japan’s soldiers. The caption frames this as a typical caricature used to emphasize supposed superiority in the conflict.
Dorothy Dix argues that maternal self denial and paternal toil for children are noble yet can become harmful if carried to excess. The piece criticizes mothers who overprotect and overspend on attire and college dreams, urging moderation and balanced parenting.
First Sergeant and Mrs R D Moore announce the birth of a son William DuVal Moore born Sunday July 8 at Barnes hospital St Louis. Sgt Moore is serving with the armed forces in the European theater.
Friends of Master David Spillers report he is a patient at Julia Chester hospital after an appendicitis operation on Sunday. He is reported as doing nicely.
State Education Commissioner Ralph B. Jones announced that common school funds for 1945-46 will be distributed using the 1944 regular enumeration of 451,950 and the 1945 weighted enumeration of 446,784. An increase of 214 in the weighted count means only a fractional decrease in per capita allotments. the first distribution will occur in September. The 1945 enumeration lists counts by county including Pulaski, Pope, Sebastian, and Union among others.
In New York on Monday, 1700 strikers from the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union widened picket lines at leading newspaper plants. The walkout, now in its ninth day, defies War Labor Board orders to end the strike that halted distribution of more than 8 million newspapers. WLB planned to meet in Washington to seek enforcement of return to work and contract terms. Union president Joseph Simon urged compliance, but members voted to continue until a new contract is signed. The board has threatened loss of closed shop and retroactive wage increases.
The body of R. B. Hollingsworth, clerk of the Civil Appeals court for the sixth district, was found by a janitor in the court's conference room closet. Coroner's verdict: death by his own action. Justices could offer no reason for the act.
The Pa cific loss of the Dauntless Dottie, a B 29 Superfortress that led the Tokyo strike and logged 53 missions, claims 10 of 13 crew. Dover Windsor NC Pvt Lowell B Spivey among the dead. two brothers also killed in action. Three survivors include Lt.
Curtiss Archer and Mildred Pringle struggle at a USO bazaar booth. Corliss persuades Dexbny Franklin to purchase five towels after flirty insistence. The scene ends with an agreement to make a sale.
In Little Rock on July 10, Federal Judge Thomas C. Trimble reprimanded two Pine Bluff liquor store clerks for laxity in cashing government checks. They were ordered to appear at a hearing for three Pine Bluff men charged with forgery and uttering. The judge warned merchants they bear responsibility to prevent illegal cashing and could be indicted as a party to the crime in future cases.
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