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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1945
Page
3
A columnist argues high school students should earn money to support their own canteens during wartime. They contend youths can work and save a dollar a month, reducing reliance on teachers and parents while countering delinquency rhetoric. The piece asserts older teens serving in wartime already earn and support themselves, stressing self-reliance for youth leisure activities.
Columbia July 24 Police pursue recovery of a motor vehicle stolen from under the owner’s nose. John Wilson says he asked a man to guide the stalled car while he pushed and the driver drove away.
Frankfurt on the Main July 23 Half a million American troops arrested upwards of 80000 persons and searched every house in the American occupation zone over the weekend. It may be the greatest mass raid in history as soldiers hunted war criminals of the S S. The 15 million Germans were surprised and frightened but offered no resistance. Only two Germans tried to escape and at least one was shot. Guns ammunition uniforms gas oline vehicles were found though no organized German underground found. Many S S members posing as Wehrmacht were rounded up but exact leaders not yet revealed.
Boxing results from multiple bouts listed by United Press of New York and Associated Press. Notable decisions include Sonny Horne of Valley Stream defeating J C Wilkens in a New York bout. Freddie Archer of Newark outpointed Johnny WaTatg of Montgomery. George Henry of New York halted Sammy Parrotto in Pittsburgh. other pairs include Mannichelli, Long, Drew, and Carter across Boston area venues.
Officers stated no crime occurred as they restrained the vehicle after it failed to start. They explained there was no illegal intent and described actions as disciplinary rather than criminal.
In Springfield on July 24 a swarm of bees enveloped the lower half of a pump at Newman Brothers station causing service to stop abruptly. Local staff evacuated the area and awaited guidance from county bee specialists. No injuries reported.
In Kiel Harbor the German crew of the Leipzig failed to salute, prompting Admiral Baillie-Grohman to sail past the ship with his escort barge. The act was a disciplinary show aimed at teaching the sulking crew their defeat, as the British escort arrived in England.
Eleanor Cahill of Coronado California won the Miss Stardust of 1945 title from more than 8000 contestants in a national contest. She received a $500 War Bond and a modeling contract.
Chicago-Gene Roberts 123 stops Dickie Miller 130 in Danville. Bert White 135 outpoints Vic Gade 140. Bob Satterfield 173 knocks out Herman Hayes 170. Benny Droll 158 1-2 draws with Curly Denton 158 in Cincinnati. Collings Brown 159 1-2 stops Luther Brent 160 1-2. Providence Charleys Lewis 127 stops Cannonball Gibson 127. Stamford Chilindrina Valencia 121 Mexico decision Carlos Noncuevas 122 Puerto Rico.
In Paris the court erupted as Marshal Petain refused to explain details of a telegram sent to Adolf Hitler. The dramatic hearing highlighted tensions over wartime collaboration and raised questions about accountability for high military leaders.
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