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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1945
Page
1
Notes on world press freedom and politics mix with editorials on France Britain and the Arab rising. James Thrasher compares press freedom in France to American and British traditions while reporting Truman cabinet shifts and new appointees from Iowa Missouri New Mexico Texas and Washington state.
James Marlow argues the proposed League of Nations cannot prevent future conflicts. He explains the UN Security Council's veto power by the five permanent members, notably France, and shows how a future crisis could trigger another world war if one power blocks action and others escalate.
A weather note claims that except for Greenland, over ninety percent of Arctic land remains snow. It cites a daily map from the U S government and oddly mentions 1471 as a publication date. The piece also defines mummy from Arabic roots as bitumen.
In 1944 over 50 million tons of iron ore were mined in the United States. The output could produce nearly a million medium tanks or more than 110 million 50-caliber machine guns. It also could yield about 15 million 16 inch Navy shells or over 800 battleships.
Brig. Gen. Le Roy P. Hunt of the USMC urges Americans to buy more war bonds in the 7th War Loan. He stresses support for the armed forces and the imperative need for maximum backing against the Japanese.
Hempstead county stands at 43 percent of its 624000 War Bond quota with total sales of 273565 after three weeks of the Seventh War Loan. E Bond sales total 175955 from the 305000 quota. Civic leaders BPW club Rotary Kiwanis and American Legion lead in local totals. township figures appear elsewhere in the Star.
Army air crews describe low level strafing tactics in the Pacific. 2nd Lt. Lester Morton recalls crossing targets at under 65 feet while ground fire remains less effective at extreme low altitude. 200 feet raises danger, 25 feet offers safety if speed is high. Morton and Lt. Michael recount encounters with trees, bivouacs, and ships, noting this tactic minimizes gunfire impact though ships can be struck from deck height. The Fifth Air Force’s China Sea blockade role is noted.
The seventh war loan township standings list quota committeemen and contributors for multiple townships including Bois D Arc Garland Spring Hill Water Creek and more with varied amounts from 2,225.00 to 25,000.00 and numerous named individuals such as J J Liebling T H Seymour Mrs J J Battle Earl Martindale Hix Dildy Sloman Goodiett Nowland J M Boyd Ralph Hale and others.
The Associated Press reports Gen Charles de Gaulle avoids joining an international Syria Lebanon peace conference. Moscow urged swift steps to halt Syria fighting while Paris partially complied with a cease fire order. Syria’s Quwatli outlined terms ending French control, demanding Syrian oversight of troops and installations and a diplomatic French delegation.
Berlin mayor Arthur Werner announced on radio that 51 people would die for each act of arson or violence against Red Army occupiers. He said 50 Nazi members would be executed as hostages along with the offender, and that anyone who knows of planned acts but does not report them would also be executed. Werner cited outrages against Soviet troops but gave few details.
Governor Laney of Arkansas began a strong start in the southern governors gardening contest opening yesterday in Little Rock. While Laney tractor work draws attention, Mississippi Louisiana Oklahoma Missouri and Tennessee governors were absorbed with duties. Texas Governor Coke Stevenson declined the challenge due to legislative workload.
An American-born Swedish oil man branded a Nazi collaborator was revealed as a secret Allied agent who aided bombing of Germany. Erich Erickson, Penn Oil Sweden representative, reported to Allies from Berlin and Stockholm, guiding strikes on synthetic oil plants and enabling timely raids. He planned to return to the United States to negotiate real American oil imports.
In a message to Congress President Truman said the U S army in the Pacific will double and be bigger than Europe at its height. He called for shipyard workers to meet the Japanese attack threat and urged civilians to avoid travel during troop movements. He praised the navy for land invasions and noted Japan’s surface navy has been greatly reduced. The Japanese merchant marine is reduced to a quarter of its prewar size, aided by submarines and air and sea bases. The president warned that enemy air power density will rise as we near the homeland.
State Labor Commissioner M. E. Goss announced a Fort Smith branch of the state apprenticeship council to aid veterans in skilled crafts training. The office is in Little Rock with branches contemplated for Hot Springs, Dorado and Pine Bluff.
Trustees of the Leo N Levi hospital endowed by B nai brith voted to run a national drive to raise five hundred thousand dollars to establish an arthritis research center at the spa hot springs hospital.
Vatican broadcast quotes Pope Pius XII expressing hope that Germany can rise to new dignity after renouncing national socialism. He reflects on Vatican policy toward Nazi Germany, addresses the College of Cardinals on St Eugene’s day, and warns that unemployed, disillusioned men may fuel revolution and disorder in support of tyranny.
Seventh Division nears southern Okinawa beaches in a push to split the Japanese garrison. Vanguards six miles from the tip as other American units press through last defenses. Shuri’s capture completed. Japanese raids repelled with three planes down.
The Internal Revenue Department starts refunds of withholding tax overpayments to 75 000 Arkansans. Collector Roy G Paschal announced vouchers are sent to the disbursing office at St Louis for the refunds.
Former French premiers and other prewar political figures have returned from German camps and hired press agents to rebuild prestige and market forthcoming books and magazine pieces. Paul Reynaud leads in literary efforts with two books due soon, while Edouard Daladier shows no publishing plans. Leon Blum weighs a U S publishing path via Paul Weill, who notes Blum’s lack of malice despite urging unity in 1941 and the Riom trials framing his past.
Moscow maintains a strict reading of big five veto powers over the United Nations machinery aimed at preserving peace. Ambassador Andrei Gromyko delivered a note to Stettinius and other leaders at the UN Conference signaling opposition to any relaxation of veto rights and to Security Council complaints absent consensus among the big powers. The issue heights tensions as Britain signals a softer view while daily meetings with the five powers proceed to push toward a conference conclusion. The drafting committee outlines that armed force requires UN approval and all members must resolve disputes peacefully to protect international peace and security.
Manila dispatch reports Allied air forces in the Southwest Pacific have sunk 2,117,482 tons of Japanese shipping from January through May. Rear Admiral James Fife says the submarine war is nearly over and enemy losses are heavy, while Gen. MacArthur notes 1,220 enemy planes destroyed and 113,627 sorties by Kenney’s air force with 70,000 tons of bombs dropped in support of ground operations mainly on Luzon. The Luzon drive sees the 37th and 32nd Divisions advancing to clear the Cagayan valley approaches and secure the Villaverde trail, now opened to traffic after fierce fighting. Central Luzon reports the 380 Division mopping up near awa Dam with 150 more Japanese killed.
Pine Bluff Arkansas is among three labor market areas moved from group three to group two by the War Manpower Commission due to gains in explosive production. The shift lowers classifications, making areas eligible for Rockws and altering employment impact.
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