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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1943
Page
2
Mackenzie reports Tomokazu Hori, speaking for Japan’s Board of Information, warned of raids from the Aleutians and Chiba and suggested Burma as the next offensive target. He stressed the enemy contemplates reopening offensives from Burma while Japan strengthens defenses in India and recaptures Kiska.
The Diet convened in Yokio and Hori echoed public backing for Premier Tojo. Shortwave reports warned of raids on the Japanese mainland as Tokyo gauges timing for an Allied push. China may hold until autumn, but Pacific policy will decide broader outcomes beyond a holding war.
Squadron reports describe P-40 Warhawks engaging in wide ranging strikes over Southern Sardinia. They destroy ground planes at Capoterra, damage a highway convoy, bomb La Maddalena rail yards, and fire a 100 foot boat at Cagliari harbor. They shoot down five MB-109s during 60 miles of dogfights over the sea. A Mitchell crew targets a suspected tank landing vessel near Olbia and a gun crew from Arlington, SD downs a hostile aircraft. RAF notes fires in Catania after bombing and Wellington raids on Lleata. An Italian crew loses their Savoia Marchetti-79 bomber, wreckage found at sea.
County education supervisor E. E. Austin announces a short Public School Music course for white teachers and others desiring to teach. The program opens at Hope High School next Monday morning, June 28, and welcomes as many teachers as wish to enroll.
The Nashville Vols nearly tied Little Rock for the Southern Association lead after a doubleheader split with the Travelers. Jake Mooty saved the day in relief, keeping Nashville two and a half games back. Ed Sauer homered in the opener as Wayman Kersieck pitched well for Nashville. New Orleans extended its win streak to 10 with a 4-0 win over Atlanta. Memphis beat Knoxville 12-2. Birmingham edged Chattanooga 5-4.
Mrs. F. G. Hattom aged 48 died at a Hope hospital at 6 40 a m Friday She is survived by her husband F G Hattom Emmet and son Sgt Frank G Hattom Wichita Falls Texas three brothers B M Hadnett El Dorado J C Hadnett Buena Vista H B Hadnett Buena Vista three sisters Miss Zelma Hadnett Buena Vista Mrs R M Hale Pine Bluff Mrs E D Bucks El Dorado The funeral will be at the Emmet Methodist Church Saturday June 26 at 3 30 p m
New York reports Milo Candini tops AL pitchers though unlisted on manager Essie Bluege’s ballot for the All Star game in Philadelphia. Washington’s college all star plans at Chicago include ex pros like Steve Lach and Tony Canadeo. Also notes wins at Washington Park and Hawthorne, plus racing and football tidbits.
Market coverage includes St Louis livestock at National Stockyards with hogs and cattle trade levels, grain and provisions in Chicago with war food admin actions on corn, poultry and produce notes, and New York stock and cotton activity with price movements and closing remarks. Also notes Saudi Arabia larger than Mexico.
Our Daily Bread warns that wartime policy endangers the republic by enemy powers. It cites 78 billion dollars spent, loss of alliances with Europe, and the Philippines left undefended as Japan gains island bases.
The Big Ten faculty representatives waived most eligibility requirements for the war period to ensure football can be fielded this fall. Participation is broadened while scholastic standards are left to each school, aiming to support armed services training. The move follows lifting the freshmen in varsity sports ban and endorses wartime athletic programs for enlisted reserves.
The Toepperwein couple on their 43rd exhibition tour across 70 service camps faces a surprise limitation as paint rationing replaces their famed tomato can tricks and starling effects. The old shooting feats with clay targets remain, now using wooden blocks as props.
Pitcher Rip Sewell, 35, has nine wins this season, all complete games, and only one loss by one run, a remarkable feat in the National League. His journey from 1982 Detroit to a long minor league trek culminated with a starting role for Pittsburgh, where his durability boosts the Pirates toward a strong NL position. The season also saw the Giants sweep the Reds, the Phillies split with the Braves, and the Yankees and Senators competing in the American League.
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Boston Ted Sox 8 to 8 while the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 7 to 4, signaling upward moves and upset wins in major league play.
Bill Wray retired as president of the Hope Rotary Club at Friday lunch in Hotel Barlow, turning the gavel to incoming president James H. Jones whose term begins next meeting. Wray praised Creorgn Ware and Oliver Adams for War Bond tour management, honored W. B. Steffey for chairing the program committee, and commended Rev. Torr Brewster who served as club secretary. Guests included Ben Shipp and Fred Cook Jr.
A garbled sports brief highlights a past moment with Georgetown and the Dodgers. It references a collegiate golf champion, Maxwell Howard as chief winner, and Maxwell Howard winning $24,450 in the Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct with Stageband second.
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