Japanese Baka bomb shows suicide flying torpedo device
A wartime diagram explains a Japanese suicide weapon carried by a medium bomber. The device releases over ships, then rockets propel a death dive at 400 mph, nose warhead explodes on impact.
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1945
Page
4
A wartime diagram explains a Japanese suicide weapon carried by a medium bomber. The device releases over ships, then rockets propel a death dive at 400 mph, nose warhead explodes on impact.
Arkansas Governor Laney said he will raise the freight parity issue at the Southern Governors Conference in Mobile on July 20 21 He noted the Interstate Commerce Commission favored southern states 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 decide after southern governors discuss the topic
The Queen Mary arrived with a passenger list over 15,000 including 7,000 Canadians bound for redistribution centers. Among 8,642 American troops were the 103rd General Hospital and units from 10 other general hospitals. Eighth Air Force units aboard the liner included bomb groups 466 467 440 458 446 491 and air service groups 374 375 376 377 378 379. The John Ericsson brought 7,493 soldiers including the 414th and 415th Regiments of the 104th Division. The 22nd Infantry Regiment of the Fourth Division was among 3,011 on the James Parker. Four smaller transports carried 1,502 troops in the harbor.
Excerpts from veteran letters outline aims upon return such as buying a home educating children establishing a business or ranch and pursuing further education under the GI Bill while many expect to rebuild their lives with self reliance and little external help.
Hogs 4 500 with steady tone. barrows gilts sows and stags priced. Cattle 3 500 and calves 1 500. mixed trade, fat cattle steady to easy, steers 15.00 16.50, heifers 15.25 16.50, cows 12.00 12.25, bulls up to 13.75, vealers 13.00 15.50. Sheep 3 500 lambs 15.00 15.25, ewes 6.00 7.25. New York stock market mixed with losses. Sears Roebuck 4 for 1 split discounted. Grain and provisions: Chicago rye up on short covering, wheat little changed, corn steady near ceiling, oats up.
New York July 11 Cotton futures climbed to a seasonal high on aggressive buying by trade houses and commissions, then retraced much of the advance on profit taking and hedging. The upturn reflected expectations of a smaller crop, with late afternoon quotes showing July at 22.71, October at 23.05 and December at 23.06.
Butter firm with receipts 1,042,959 and market unchanged. Eggs firm at 12,076 receipts and market unchanged. Live poultry firm with receipts 4 trucks and 1 car, FOB prices unchanged.
Washington July 11 opponents of the United Nations charter testified before the Senate foreign relations committee. Mrs Agnes Waters shouted for an American revolution as policemen escorted her from the table. Other witnesses included Mrs Cecil Bray of Arlington representing Americans United Inc. and Rev J Paul Coton of Cleveland who warned of empire rules and sinister speed of action. Ely Culbertson urged a world armament ban and international police. Mrs Grace Keefe questioned decency of rushing the charter through with many armed forces absent. W E B Du Bois urged race equality clarifications and noted U S delegation aligned with colonial powers. Frederick J Libby argued the charter wipes out the right of neutrals to stay out of wars.
A reflective snippet notes that people will accept what they deserve and that social dynamics endure. It predicts that if the familiar street corner apple reappears, it will be buyers rather than sellers among the ex GI generation who engage with it, suggesting shifting local commerce norms.
Social notes list events for July 11 and 12. The First Baptist Church hosts a reception after the mid week service honoring Reverend and Mrs. S A Whitlow. The Nope Gospel Tabernacle Women’s Missionary Council meets Thursday at 3 PM. Girl Scout Troop 2 at the Methodist church showcases a prepared program with members named, discussion on juvenile delinquency, and a talk on providing clean entertainment for youth.
The inter Allied Berlin command proposed that each occupation force will feed the German population in its own sector. Food will come from the respective occupation zones with no U.S. or British imports planned. A experts group will set details while the current 2,000 calorie Russian ration may remain in place citywide. British and American commands take over their sectors at 9 am tomorrow. most Russian posts will withdraw leaving guard depots.
Mrs. Jess Davis arrived from Miami Beach joining Sgt. Davis who is moving to Wilmington North Carolina. Mrs. William Selkirk hosts her sister Miss Anita Phillips of New York. Miss Doris Urrey visits Pine Bluff with Eva Jean Milam. Miss Bess Evans tours from Camp Polk to Hope then Hot Springs to be Arlington Hotel hostess. Mrs. David A. McGee arrives from Portland to live with her parents while her husband serves overseas.
The piece advises gardeners to optimize late season crops after a tough spring. It covers soil moisture, mulching, deep but careful cultivation, weed control, and moisture preservation. Planting tips include deeper furrows in July August, soaking seeds, and evening planting to avoid drought. A July 8 to 14 planting calendar lists beans cucumbers corn cantaloupes squash and tomatoes.
New York firefighter George S Keeley nurses 14 three week old Dalmatian puppies after their mother Susie, the fire company mascot, was struck by a truck and is recovering.
Navy Department telegrams or letters to the next of kin are deemed the final authority. Pvt. Jack Hilton USMCR of Fayetteville is listed as dead. Private Marvin R. Heloes USMC is wounded and associated with Marked Tree.
Dorothy Dix counsels a discharged 26 year old veteran and his wife, married two years, on adjusting after the war. The wife’s war plant work led to social changes and refusal to settle on a farm, threatening their marriage. The column urges patience and mutual adaptation for a stable home.
James Iffin White aged 52 died at 12 45 PM today at Josephine hospital after a short illness. Survived by widow and three sons Allen White of Nashville Pfc Tommy White in Arizona Ned White at home two sisters Mrs Jim Reed Delight and Bina Furman Abbyville. Funeral arrangements set for 4 PM Thursday at First Presbyterian Church pending Tommy White arrival from Arizona. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
Actor Pat O'Brien announces a forthcoming book titled These Boys Are Men chronicling his two overseas tours with American troops. He emphasizes the work as a factual account, not a literary masterwork, and says profits would go to charity if any money is earned. O'Brien plans to dictate the book this summer between radio duties and Del Mar events.
The veteran performer says he will focus on a single venture after 26 years in acting. He admits ongoing evolution is unlikely and implies he prefers steady work over risky departures from his established path.
Steve Stahl executive director of the Arkansas Public Expenditures Council frames an editorial in the San Antonio news praising the APEC. The piece calls the APEC among the most effective tax payer lobbies on record.
Tuesday Hope Kiwanis meeting departed from routine with Lawrence Martin calling on Bill Nichols Aubrey Enoch Tom Bundy Otho Ivy Homer Thomas Newt Pentecost and Howard Byers whose spontaneous humor brightened the session Clifford Franks led two songs as Lt Col J Ed Schooley and Rev Paul Holdridge were introduced as guests at the Hope Tabernacle event.
A collision on Crossett to El Dorado Road left three people injured. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the injured to a local hospital for treatment. Police investigated the crash and noted weather conditions were clear at the time.
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