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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
1
James Thrashers piece notes The Spider plans a War Bond tour at the New theater this Wednesday in Little Rock. He seeks public help to publicize and avoid individual attention, recounting village past and quail jokes. The Spider vows to promote War Bonds amid a personal note.
In northern Luzon’s Cagayan Valley the war’s greatest haul as Maj. Gen. Beightler reports 447 prisoners in 24 hours, with 162 more added next day. Prisoners are described as glad to be out of the war, docile and in good condition.
From being deemed a necessary evil by an attacking force to aid in screening troop, ship, and aircraft movements, smoke has shifted from liability to strategic need as it is produced in increasing quantities.
Lt. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was buried with full military honors at Okinawa near Hagushi beach after being struck by a Japanese shell. Maj. Gen. Roy S. Geiger assumed command as Buckner joined Marines who had fought to the end, just days before Tokyo was expected to fall.
Jett Williams a 55 year old Hope liquor dealer was found with a severe scalp wound in his warehouse on South Walnut Street. He was rushed by ambulance to Julia Chester hospital where doctors described his condition as grave. Police believe he fell and struck his head while he had been drinking over the weekend.
The Office of Malaria Control has safeguarded about 1,800 war establishments across 250 areas in the United States, reflecting a broad nationwide effort to guard critical sites from malaria-related risks.
Allied diplomatic circles fear unconfirmed reports that Adolf Hitler remains alive or left an heir to lead a Nazi revolt. If a living Hitler or a son of Eva Braun emerged within 25 years, they warn, world peace could be threatened. British sources deem Hitler dead. Eisenhower agrees, but others urge caution while investigations unfold.
State treasurer announced April May sales tax back to 75 counties and cities. Cities listed include El Dorado Fort Smith Hot Springs Texarkana Fayetteville Pine Bluff Magnolia Hope Camden Jonesboro Paragould with varied amounts. Counties named include Union Sebastian Garland Miller Columbia Hempstead Ouachita Washington Jefferson Greene Craighead with specific distributions.
Barnacles attached to Allied and Axis vessels alike, but Axis ships stayed at sea longer making barnacle removal impractical. crusted hulls reduce speed and fuel efficiency, affecting wartime operations.
Comdr Bruce McCandless brings the battered U S S Sresary to a naval repair base in San Diego for restoration by his father Commodore Byron McCandless. The destroyer was hit by Japanese air attack causing flooding and power loss. two Kamikazes were shot down and the crew kept guns active. McCandless, a Medal of Honor recipient for a Solomon Islands battle, will retire after 40 years in the Navy.
A plan tying Arkansas marshalling needs to research for industry and agriculture was unveiled by the Arkansas Resources and Development Commission and the Economic Council. Dr Brannen’s University of Arkansas research bureau plan calls for forest products, construction materials, and agricultural processing studies with lab and field work, plus lab facilities and pilot plants for wood products ceramics rice milling and dehydration methods. Wayne C. Fletcher was named industrial engineer at 4200 dollars salary to aid in state planning.
A concise statement notes that the speed of sound declines as temperature falls. The assertion highlights the physical relationship between air temperature and sound propagation speed, relevant to acoustics and atmospheric studies.
Mexico urged the United Nations to permanently bar Franco Spain from world league membership. Luis Quintanilla plans to formalize the proposal at a UN conference session, seeking a declaration that governments coming to power by force against the UN should not be admitted. The final conference session, with President Truman speaking, may be delayed as Russia's stance on debate limits remains uncertain.
Australian troops landed unopposed at Weston on Brunei Bay and pushed inland toward Beaufort near the rubber center Beauport while American forces in northern Luzon advanced toward Naguillan. In Luzon the 37th Division linked at Cauayan and moved four miles toward the town, with heavy air support pounding Formosa targets and anti aircraft fire guarding Keelung Takao and Tai.
Paris June 19 Eight battle hardened U S divisions chosen for permanent duty in the American zone of occupied Germany include the 82nd Airborne First and Fourth Armor and the First Third Ninth 29th and 36th Infantry Divisions. The 82nd now in Neufchateau will move to Berlin within 36 hours, taking over duties once planned for the Second Armored Division. The Fighting First Infantry Division, famed for its North Africa and Tunisia campaigns, led the advance from Kasserine Pass to Cape Bon.
In New York City blocked Eleventh Street extends from the North River to the East River and cannot pass Broadway. The Fourth Avenue buildings linked to Grace Church obstruct crossing the main stem of the street.
A 1941 Ford coach stolen May 29 from W. W. Keaton Hope contractor was recovered Saturday June 16 in Nashville. Charles W. Woodul 27 of Patmos is arrested and state trooper Milton Mozier says Woodul drove the car to Nashville after using a Texas license. The machine was in fair shape.
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 3 ruling, held that the Associated Press by laws restricting membership and exclusive news practices violate the Sherman Act. The decision allows some by laws to remain with changes while keeping government scrutiny and potential court supervision if needed. The ruling, delivered by Justice Black, upholds lower court findings and notes continued district court jurisdiction.
A drinking room for 250 royal servants at Buckingham Palace was established by Queen Victoria to curb gossip leaving the palace. Servants can still purchase a variety of wines and liquors inside the room.
A fragment notes the term jer kin-roofed applied to a particular form of gable end in architecture. The phrase suggests a regional or stylistic naming convention without broader context or attribution.
President Truman urged legislation to place the House speaker first in line for the presidency if both presidency and vice presidency are vacant. He argued the cabinet line is undemocratic and proposed the speaker serve only until the next election or a special election, then resign his seat, with provision for the president pro tempore or cabinet to act until a qualified successor is chosen.
General Douglas MacArthur created a Western Pacific armed forces command under Lt. Gen. Wilhelm D. Styer to manage ammunition equipment food and personnel for the coming assault on Japan. The headquarters will be in Manila and include all non combat forces under MacArthur.
A report notes that gasoline purchased in Canada yields more travel distance per gallon than fuel bought in the United States because the imperial gallon is about five quarts.
U S 442nd Infantry officers set up a replacement plan for Nisei soldiers returning to America. Each man will carry references from unit commanders and contact names to help locate work and housing, with letters attesting to their service. Sagie Nishioka of Hood River Oregon receives care after battle injuries while contemplating a difficult return to the family farm displaced by wartime relocation.
On Okinawa the 10th Army nears the southern tip within a mile as Nimitz says conquest is imminent. Buckner killed yesterday as Marines press from the west and center toward Nagasuku Makabe highway. Japanese garrison flees caves and cliffs while ships and air power pound pockets. invasion of home islands forecast within months.
Hempstead county reports 95.7 percent of its 624000 quota for the 7th War Loan with 597152.75 in sales. E Bond sales reach 282073.75, 92.4 percent of 305000. Hardy Rowland and Pvt Theo Chafin tour Arkansas on June 20 at the New Theater in Hope with War Bond film God Is My Co Pilot. Two showings at 7 and 9 15 p m. Admission by War Bond purchase.
Six states Georgia Maryland North and South Carolina Virginia and West Virginia derive their names from British rulers. The list highlights how colonial heritage shaped modern U S geography with each state linked to a royal namesake.
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