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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1945
Page
6
Reporter Elmont Waite recalls his chaotic exit from Iwo Jima. He describes the maze of offices and empty tents, slow paperwork, a wary adjutant general, makeshifts medical certs, and a surprising ride on a B29 to reach the airfield and depart.
England's beloved Queen could hardly have reigned 63 years if she suffered stomach ulcer pains. Advertiser promotes Adza for relief of ulcer and indigestion with a 25c box, offering double money back if the first dose fails. John P. Cox Drug Co. listed.
Washington observers note the La Follette-Monroney push to cut Senate standing committees from 33 to 13 amid critique of seniority and dead wood. Critics say committee power shapes most legislation and long tenures entrench "petty barons" while reform efforts falter.
Hollywood star Vincent Price talks about choosing interesting roles to avoid being typecast. He recalls early stage work as Prince Albert and husband in Angel Street, and explains why he values a varied career over predictable romantic parts. He praises Dragonwyck character as an egocentric, mentions a juicy murder.
Analysis notes that isolationists dominate major or minority positions on military and foreign affairs panels and that sick or unavailable members still wield power. It criticizes understaffing and low salaries for committee experts, with departments paying some of their experts more than congressmen.
In Hempstead County Arkansas circuit and chancery courts two warnings orders require defendants Catherine Moore Unsworth Ora Lee Ragland to answer within thirty days. W. E. Weaver clerk and Ad Litem Lyle Brown with attorneys Atkins and Evans. Dates May 1945 and seals indicate formal briefs and deadlines.
William Ferguson notes how actors enter character while stressing limits on cruelty. In government brief, fifteen counties file applications for county livestock show premiums under the 1945 General Livestock Show Act. Secretary Storey describes $49,000 in premiums, eligibility rules, and districts.
A brief newspaper item reports 25 counties forming a band for county fairs. The note outlines collaboration across regions to showcase marching music and parade performances during upcoming fair season.
The prosecution rested in the Medley murder case as ballistics experts testified that two bullets that killed Nancy Boyer bore file marks similar to bullets found in Medley’s St. Louis hotel room. The defense described Medley as a courteous stranger who killed and robbed instead of taking her to breakfast.
Henry Ford II predicts a large postwar market for passenger cars and urges labor management and government to join in. He says Ford will hire widely and pay high wages while demanding fair work and warns against inflation. Production may hit 6 million cars a year by 1947 with new plants planned and material access critical.
Prime Minister Churchill disclosed that in 1944 the United States and Britain loaned Russia 14 warships and 40 000 tons of merchant shipping after the Soviets asked for Italian fleet vessels. The Milwaukee and Royal Sovereign were among the vessels transferred, with Britain and the U S supplying half the shipping and all submarines remaining with the lenders.
Instructions emphasize removing veils and fragile trimmings from hats prior to storage to prevent damage and preserve hat condition.
London June 5 Labourites heckled Prime Minister Churchill as he accused socialism of totalitarianism and needing a political police. Attlee was due to reply with a nationwide broadcast as Churchill seeks to rally support for the Conservative campaign ahead of July 5 elections.
Tokyo papers warn Okinawa battle is critical and signs point to invasion of the Japanese mainland. Domei cites Asahi and others noting Japanese forces face overwhelming odds and production struggles while reinforcements and supplies run short.
In Little Rock on June 5 a sanity exam was ordered for George M. Bennett the disbarred Paris lawyer charged with mailing threats to Arkansas officials. Federal Judge T C Trimble ordered Bennett moved from Pulaski county jail to a state hospital for nervous diseases. He is accused of writing letters to Chief Justice Griffin Smith Arkansas Supreme Court and Attorney General Guy E Williams among others.
The war widow’s wife faces greater loneliness as husbands return and deserters rise. With reconversion and easing shortages, she remains tied to plans and hopes while awaiting the Pacific war’s end. Friends must offer support now as the conflict continues.
The article notes shortages of canned tomatoes and a home front groan while urging purchase of extra War Bonds. It reflects on movie workers aiding the war effort and claims thousands of tons of fire bombs dropped on Japanese cities as perspective.
A brief note states that soft cooked eggs gain flavor when celery salt is added. It highlights celery salt as a simple seasoning choice for improving texture and taste.
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