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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
4
Sumner Welles, Undersecretary of State, urged a cooling-off period after Axis defeat before final peace terms. He said peace should wait until immediate transition tasks are completed by the United Nations and judgments are calmly rendered. He cited Versailles as a warning and stressed calm, rational decisions to avoid repeating past mistakes.
S Burton Heath reports Chairman Vinson of the House Naval Affairs Committee warns of the seven seas war and one ocean navy dilemma. He notes anti submarine warfare, protection of Europe Asia and Africa supply lines, Hawaii Midway Alaska, Panama Canal defense, Latin American protection, and intercoastal trade. He cites Coral Sea and troop conveyance successes, asks where subs sink UN vessels, and hints at military secrecy. Seeds buried in bottles 10 years ago have been resurrected and found viable.
Chungking authorities said Japan might strike Russian Siberia before summer while focusing on air strength. Rumors of planes moved to Manila for Siberian action lack confirmation. Japanese forces have seized most of China’s railway heartland, part of a push to encircle free zones and threaten Chongqing. Intelligence notes massed planes in Burma and a 300 rise in occupied Chinese forces.
A New York socialite Mrs. Payne Whitney relies on the radio to pick a Derby horse. She drafts Shut Out after listening to broadcasts about the Brooklyn Dodgers game and a wartime Army anecdote. The piece links radio influence, aviation and horse racing with personal recollections from Henry L. Cook of the Dixie Hotel.
Secretary of War Slimson said Japanese losses in the Pacific have temporarily reduced the threat to the Pacific coast. He noted only a small Aleutian landing and foggy weather delaying any large-scale operations. Information is incomplete, but he described carrier air and sea engagements near Midway and a dispersed Japanese fleet after three days of fighting. American and Japanese forces in the Aleutians have only glimpsed each other through observation.
Washington report describes growing FBI study of rumors during wartime. It cites cases where an innocent misunderstanding or misinformed fear spread chaos from a Midwest farmhand to poisoned water fears. The piece notes investigators trace sources to separate truth from Axis planted hoaxes.
British troops pull back to fortified positions near the Egyptian frontier leaving Tobruk almost surrounded by Rommel's divisions. Allied air crews shattered enemy lines as heavy assaults were anticipated and retreat continued from El Adem and Sidi Rezegh.
Axis planes in the Mediterranean air-sea battle were reported to have used a new rocket bomb described by authorities as the most important weapon since the magnetic mine. Some observers say its terrific penetrating power and accuracy could lead to a technique that surpasses dive bombing.
John Bill Calhoun 12, son of Mr and Mrs G W Calhoun Emmet Ark, now at U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes Ill undergoing recruit training. He will take aptitude tests to decide whether he proceeds to a service school or is assigned for duty at sea or another naval station.
Filings prepared by Eunice Triplett list multiple O G leases and assignments dated June 1942. Names include Langford Frankel Battle Batte Deware Wilver Lacey Hunt Oil War ren Wright and companies Algoma Oil Co War ren Wright. Descriptions cover various fractional interests across townships 15 and 13 south in ranges 24 and 20 west with sections 12 7 18 19 13 14 15 and 4 and 3 in different combinations.
The German command said the British Army in Libya was split in two. One wing fell back on Tobruk while German and Italian tanks chased other forces toward Bardia. Several forts on Tobruk’s southern perimeter were captured and a base south of El Adem near Tobruk was taken, with about 500 prisoners, per the report.
Washington battle lines form as longshore leader Harry Bridges faces deportation order. The Communist Party and critics clash with Attorney General Biddle over political motive and wartime loyalty. Public letters from party fronts warn of undermining U.S. war effort while Browder’s release looms as a political flashpoint.
Governor Adkins urged the legality of printing absentee ballots now to enable thousands of Arkansas soldiers in distant camps to vote in the July 28 primary. Attorney General Jack Holt ruled that ballots should be printed and mailed to Arkansans in armed services. Harvey Combs said party officials certified tickets to county clerks to allow early ballot distribution.
The Whitfeld Masonic Lodge recently elected officers for the coming year. Installation is set for June 24. Worshipful Master R W Davin leads a slate including Senior Warden Olin Lewis and Junior Warden Norman Seals. Other roles: Senior Deacon Rufus Herndon, Junior Deacon Leroy Spates, Tyler L C Turner, Treasurer Roy Anderson, Secretary John Ridghill. Newton’s Discoveries and highway expansion noted in brief summaries.
Washington P says value of sugar stamps 5 and 6 raised to two pounds each but each covers four weeks. Weekly allocations stay at one half pound per person. Stamp No 4 valid for one pound expires June 27. Two pound stamps valid through July 26 and stamp 6 valid until August 22.
Hempstead County announces a June 24 induction call for numerous local Black men to report to Camp Robinson Arkansas for military service. Names include Earl Horn Jr Walter Kenebrew Hugh Clinton Ferguson Wilson Ragland Clemon Fulce John Turner Booker Gamble James Cale Willie Whitmore J T Moses Sammie Stuart Quinlin Harris and others with alternates listed.
The Hope Gospel Tabernacle Daily Vacation Bible School will hold commencement exercises Friday at 4:00 PM. Mrs J EB Hamill, principal, announced that diplomas and certificates will be awarded to more than one hundred children who attended regularly this year. A departmental program will be presented under department superintendents as parents and friends are invited.
Arthur Pryor, a renowned bandmaster and composer based in West Long Branch New Jersey, died at his home at 5 am Thursday. He was 71 and had a long career shaping band music and concert performances.
Soviet and Allied defenses repelled German assaults on Sevastopol with Fort Gorky near fall before counterattacks. Allied air support and Liberator bombers aided the defense as German claims of breakthroughs were refuted by Soviet dispatches. Across Kharkov and the Atlantic theater, German offensives stalled while American anti-submarine efforts increased opposition to Axis raids.
Col. Caleb Y. Haynes has been named chief of the American bomber command in China. Details of where and when forces will engage are being kept secret. Reports of U S air units arriving lack confirmation. Flying Tigers and Chinese air force may be reorganized, with AVG due to rejoin the Army Air Force on July 4. Haynes previously led the aerial evacuation of Burma and, as Assam Burma China Ferrying commander in India, risked his life delivering fuel to the AVG in Burma and rescuing personnel.
Unidentified Allied merchantman torpedoed last night raises total Allied and neutral ships sunk by submarines in the Atlantic and adjacent waters since Pearl Harbor to 276. The note mentions 16 states owning and operating alcoholic beverages.
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