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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1945
Page
1
Illustration explains a WWII weapon code named Baka by US forces. A medium bomber carries the flying torpedo under its belly, releasing it toward ships. Rockets in the tail drive a 400 mph dive. the nose warhead detonates on impact.
Governor Laney announced plans to raise the freight parity question at the Southern Governors Conference in Mobile on July 20 21. The Interstate Commerce Commission sided with the south on lower rates but Western railroads seek reconsideration. J C Murray of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce urged the Southwestern Steering Committee to handle the case for Arkansas Louisiana Texas Oklahoma and Kansas. Laney will not decide before full Southern governors discussion.
The Queen Mary brought a passenger list of over 15 000, including 7 000 Canadians bound for redistribution centers. Among 8 642 American troops were units from 10 general hospitals. Eighth Air Force bomb groups and air service groups joined the mix. The John Ericsson ferryed 7 493 soldiers, including 414th and 415th Regiments of the 104th Division, with 3 011 more on the James Parker and four smaller transports carrying 1 502 troops.
Excerpts show veterans planning education for children and a wife, buying land, starting businesses, studying agriculture, teaching, attending management school, and establishing ranches. Many express goals to buy a home and build independent livelihoods after war, expecting to need little external aid.
National Stockyards report shows hogs 4 500 with steady tone and varied weights. Cattle and calves receipts about 5 000 with mixed trade, vealers steady to 25 lower, beef cows and bulls steady. Sheep rundowns with native lambs 15.00 15.25 and ewes 6.00 7.25. In New York trading led by declines in several blue chips, Sears Roebuck discounting 4-for-1 split. Grain and provisions show rye firm lifting with short covering, wheat steady to down, corn at ceiling, oats up, barley higher.
Cotton futures rallied to new seasonal highs in New York on heavy buying by trade and commission houses but trimmed gains late as traders took profits and hedged. Traders cited prospects for a smaller crop this season with late afternoon quotes at July 22.71, October 23.05, and December 23.06.
Chicago July 11 butter receipts 1 042 959 eggs 12 076 live poultry 4 trucks 1 car. Market unchanged with firm prices for butter eggs and live poultry FOB.
Washington July 11 Opponents of the United Nations charter trooped before the Senate foreign relations committee today as Chairman Connally expressed confidence restrictive amendments would be beaten down. Mrs Agnes Waters Washington escorted from the table after allotted time. She denounced the charter as an international fraud and urged an American revolution. Other witnesses included Mrs Cecil Bray Arlington Va representing Americans United Inc who warned of empire rules and Rev J Paul Coton Cleveland who called swift action sinister. Ely Culbertson urged global armament limits and an international police force. Grace Keefe Chicago questioned rushing the charter without armed forces abroad. W E B Du Bois of the NAACP urged clarifications via senate reservation, saying the U S delegation allied with colonial powers. Frederick J Libby for the National Council for the Prevention of War said the charter wipes out neutrality and mixes rival imperialist aims with an international body.
The text suggests a shift in street corner fruit trade, with veterans more inclined to buy than sell. It hints at changing consumer dynamics and a rough, opportunistic street economy shaping who controls the fruit corner. The tone reflects cautious optimism about adaptation.
Social and personal notes list July 11 events at First Baptist Church a reception honoring Reverend and Mrs S A Whitlow after the midweek prayer service and July 12 among activities of Nope Gospel Tabernacle Women’s Missionary Council meeting at 3 pm. Scout program features Girl Scout Troop 2 at the Methodist church with a detailed report by leaders Mrs E W Copeland and Mrs Harry Hawthorne and discussions on juvenile delinquency and local entertainment efforts.
The inter Allied Berlin command at its first meeting agreed that each occupation force will feed its own sector. Food for Berlin will come from respective zones with no planned imports from the United States or Britain. British, American, and Russian authorities will take full command of their sectors by 9 am tomorrow, with limited Russian guards remaining at depots.
Mrs Jess Davis arrived Tuesday afternoon from Miami Beach to join Sgt Davis who has been transferred to Wilmington North Carolina. Mrs William Selkirk hosts her sister Miss Anita Phillips of New York City. Mrs Cleo Evans and Mrs W L Mawthorne with daughter Sharon Lee visit Mr and Mrs Clyde Osborne. Miss Doris Urrey visits Pine Bluff with Miss Eva Jean Milam and relatives. Miss Bess Evans, former Camp Polk hostess, returns to Hope en route to Hot Springs Arlington Hotel. Mrs David A McGee arrives from Portland to live with her parents while husband serves overseas.
Late rains bring regular moisture and moderate temperatures aiding Victory Gardens after a tough early season. Deep cultivation harms shallow feeding roots, so mulching and careful upkeep conserve moisture. Prepare fall crops now, clean beds, and plant deep furrows in late July to August with watering as needed. A planting calendar for July 8 to 14 lists beans cucumbers corn cantaloupes squash and tomatoes.
New York fireman George S Keeley tends 14 three week old Dalmatian pups after their mother Susie, the firehouse mascot, was hit by a truck and is recovering nicely.
Information sent to the next of kin remains the final authority per Navy Department telegrams. The notice lists Hilton Jack Pvt USMCR Fayetteville as dead and Wounded Helones Marvin R Pfe USMC Marked Tree as wounded.
Dorothy Dix addresses a veteran who fears his wife’s wartime job changed her, urging that both must adjust as they return home. The column stresses that women also change, and handling divorce risks, while advising tact and patience for a healthy reunion.
James Iffin White aged 52 died at 12 45 this afternoon at Josephine hospital after a short illness. Survived by widow and three sons Allen White of Nashville Tommy White Ned White, two sisters Mrs Jim Reed Delight and Bina Furman Abbyville. Funeral arrangements set for 4 o clock Thursday at First Presbyterian church pending arrival of Tommy from Arizona. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
Actor Pat OBrien says he will write These Boys Are Men about his two overseas tours with American troops. He emphasizes he is no writer, dictating the work between a radio show and Del Mar duties with Bing Crosby. The book aims to benefit charity and is intended for his children.
The interview reveals Pat's view of his career after 26 years in acting. He declines branching into writing, explaining he prefers focus and emphasizes that he would not be good at more than one pursuit.
Steve Stahl, head of the Arkansas Public Expenditures Council, frames an editorial in a San Antonio newspaper praising APEC as among the most effective taxpayers lobbies. The brief item notes Little Rock reporting of Stahl's editorial framing on July 10.
Hope Kiwanis heard a departure from normal programs at Tuesday’s meeting. Lawrence Martin called on members Bill Nichols Aubrey Enoch Tom Bundy Otho Ivy Homer Thomas Newt Pente cost and Howard Byers who drew spontaneous laughter. Clifford Franks led two songs as Lt. Col. J. Ed. Schooley and Rev Paul Holdridge were introduced as guests.
A car crash on the Crossett to El Dorado road injured three people. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported those hurt to area hospitals for treatment. The cause of the collision remains under investigation by local authorities.
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