20 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1943
Page
1
William Feather argues in Our Daily Bread that wartime regimentation will be discarded after victory. He cites Britain’s lessons in socialism and bureaucratic control, praising voluntary action that moves workers to work and shop despite rationing and plant demand.
Navy reports Liberator bombers from Amchitka attacked Paramushiro on Monday, starting fires and scoring near hits. The raid, described as a formation, marks the first time North Pacific bombers struck so close to Japan proper, with crews claiming destruction on wooden buildings and key camp areas. Also noted were attacks on Canton Island and Kiska Island, with weather hampering observations.
The notice lists expiration dates for red stamps J L M N expiring June 30 P valid through July Q valid July 4. Blue stamps N P Q valid July 1 through August 7. Shoes Book 1 stamp 18 good to Oct 31. Sugar Book 1 stamps 13 15 16 apply to five pounds each through Aug 15. Coffee Book 1 stamps 21 22 valid July 1 to July 21 and July 22 to Aug 11. Gasoline No 6A four gallons through July 21. Renewal of A books and motorcycle books via filing at stations now or soon, with new books issued starting July 22.
American B-25s and P-40 fighters of the 10th Air Force bombed Japanese troop concentrations and military sites in northern Burma and near the Yunnan border. RAF and USAAF reports say British raids targeted Arakan and locations along the Chindwin river with little opposition. all Allied aircraft returned safely.
Lieut. Gen. Prince Gin Ri, former Korean royal, named commander of the Japanese Army Air Force in a war ministry announcement broadcast by Tokyo radio. His promotion marks the first Korean to reach such a high rank in Japanese military service and is seen as a move to win Korean support for Japan's war effort.
Scientists from the British Coal Utilization Research Association unveil a domestic grate that can burn continuously. It requires weekly ashes removal and delivers 45 percent of fuel heat, compared with 25 percent from ordinary grates, claiming a 300 percent fuel savings.
A study finds deaths from premature birth are more common for babies born in spring than in other seasons. Researchers note seasonal factors may influence vulnerability and care needs for newborns.
A study finds high blood pressure to be more than twice as common in obese men compared with men of average weight, highlighting obesity as a strong risk factor for hypertension.
Russian siege guns blast Orel from three sides as Soviet forces tighten a semi circle around the Nazi held fortress. West of Orel a column penetrates 30 miles into the German rear, taking 130 villages for a total of 240 since the counteroffensive began.
The Hope Masonic lodge will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 tonight Tuesday after which the master's degree will be conferred. All Masons are urged to attend.
Joe Gill of Electric Power and Light announces the company does not plan to dispose of Dallas properties, noting SEC plans and possible distribution to about 30,000 stockholders if Dallas units are not included in a proposed system. C. Hamilton Moses, Arkansas Power and Light president, relays the clarification from Gill.
Montana Democrat Senator Murray endorsed Franklin D Roosevelt for a fourth term. He said the president cannot be denied renomination and re election and would serve as a national necessity amid continuing New Deal policies. Murray noted he had not discussed the matter with Roosevelt.
A historical note explains that velocipedes were once termed swift walkers indicating how early riders described the predecessor to bicycles in period language.
Allied bombers conducted a 2000 mile round trip raid on Macassar, Celebes, with a large Liberator force remaining over the target for hours. Reports say the mission inflicted fires and held no Allied losses, as American forces expanded a Solomons beachhead and attacked near Munda.
Report from Washington states Italian-occupied area details a French bus driver resisting with a shouted forward. The incident is described as a significant move forward amid occupation.
In China a custom persists to treat visitors as older than their stated age as a sign of courtesy. The practice hinges on deference to elders and social harmony, shaping greetings, seating, and formal interactions in daily life.
Jewel Cave National Monument in South Dakota reported 3744 visitors for the year 1940. The tally reflects tourism at the cave site and adds to the year's park attendance records.
Allied Headquarters says more than 500 American bombers hit Rome with five planes lost. Targets included Littorio rail yards and San Lorenzo, with heavy damage reported at Tabonelli steel plant and a large chemical works. Ground crews destroyed at the home airdrome, while a Vatican landmark was spared.
The mercury rose to 102 degrees, the season’s high so far, with Sunday at 101 and July 6 at 19. Temperatures have lingered between 95 and 99 degrees for weeks, as hot weather persists. The narrative note about a mate refusing to leave a hooked marlin is unrelated to the weather item.
Little Rock July 20 Accused by State Health Officer W B Grayson of a smear campaign State Comptroller J Bryan Sims counters with a plan to subpoena Grayson to appear with records at the comptroller's office tomorrow over fees paid by the Federal Census Bureau for Arkansas vital statistics Grayson says to sue instead.
A Sicilian farmer gifts a cow to an Allied officer as Sicily welcomes the Allies. The officer loads the cow into a bomber and flies her to Egypt, leaving the farmer satisfied as the cow becomes a humorous symbol of wartime gesture.
The New Hope Cemetery, located miles south of Hope, will be cleaned on Tuesday August 3. All interested persons are urged to attend.
Labrador is identified as the most easterly part of the American continent, marking a geographic extremity.
American and Allied forces push into western and central Sicily against fading Axis resistance. U S troops advance toward Agrigento and Palermo while British Eighth Army probes Catania as mutinies among Italian units under German officers are reported. Canadian forces meet German 15th armored division north of Piazza Armerina.
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