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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1945
Page
1
Our Daily Bread notes the Saenger theater in Hope will be rebuilt and become air conditioned, promising to restore its drawing power beyond the two smaller houses. The piece stresses the theater as a community asset and cites past fire losses and regional commerce benefits.
Washington reports the 7th War Loan surpasses previous records with sales at 21.639 billion dollars, exceeding the 6th War Loan total. The drive ends today after seven weeks, with E bond sales at 3.071 billion and total individual purchases at 6.91 billion. Corporate sales reach 14.729 billion, surpassing the corporate quota.
Burglars looted the General Roofing Supply Co. office taking a 400 pound safe containing $250 a truck and a batch of solvine ration coupons. Police investigation ongoing with no arrests reported.
The War Production Board approved materials and labor for reconstructing Hope’s burned Saenger theater. Basil Edwards began preliminary work on the structure, with plans for a modern, fireproof, air conditioned venue. Malco officials expect quick completion and return of headliner attractions to the Saenger.
H. K. Thatcher of the state resources and development commission says Arkansas clay deposits rival those in other states. He plans a July 5 Washington conference with R. Galbraith of Dupont De Nemours to discuss building a ceramics industry in Little Rock and the state.
Charles A. Armitage spoke at Hope Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Barlow. The event drew many veterans and naval personnel including M Sgt Thomas M Purvis Captain Jim McKenzie C C McNeill Otto Mike Schweiker S1 C USN H ae Marshall Lt Julian Spillers and Midshipman T E Jackson with his father R E Jackson Henry Stilwell Mrs Virginia Armistead executive secretary of the Arkansas Crippled Children's association.
A dispute in New York City concerns whether trees should be planted on Fifth Avenue. A department store president authored a poem on the topic and published it in public prints. Local papers are urged to copy.
In Hollandia, June 28, a glider army transport team reached a hidden valley named Shangri La and rescued five more people from the New Guinea jungle. Earlier, a rescue saved a WAC corporal and two airmen. Four Filipino parachute troopers and cameraman Alexander Cann were also brought out. Further rescues and an army captain leading the effort were pending.
Washington reports indicate 62 senators pledged to vote for U N charter ratification with five others likely. The AP poll shows 67 yes or probably yes votes, exceeding the two thirds present requirement. Senator Wheeler also signaled probable support for the San Francisco charter compromise.
A Republican bloc in the House seeks to undo a Senate House compromise on price control and restore full food power to the Agriculture Secretary. They argue the compromise weakens authority over government food orders and rationing.
Senator Vandenberg urged rapid approval of the United Nations charter as a bold, necessary step to avert chaos and outlaw aggression. He framed global peace as humanity’s collective obligation, while Taft discussed possible limits on American authority in a future World Security Council.
Pvt Joseph McGee of Worcester was arrested by military police after being AWOL from Fort Devens since Monday. The 23 year old, a Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient, had prior court martial and jail sentence revocation last month and previously served 14 days hard labor and a $30 fine. He was held at police headquarters for army officials.
A Polish exile spokesman in London asserted the Polish army of 200 000 to 250 000 remains loyal to the exile government but warned the regime’s future is uncertain as Western recognition of the Warsaw government looms. He denied seeking sanctuary in Ireland or Canada and did not discuss alleged Britain credits. Formal recognition by the Big Three hinges on Poland’s adherence to the Yalta plan.
President Truman worked on a five minute message urging prompt Senate ratification of the United Nations peace organization charter. Press Secretary Ross said the speech would be short and that Truman planned a possible dramatic Senate appearance when the charter is submitted.
In Burao British Somaliland a small girls school has opened, the first in the region. Previously education was opposed on religious grounds, especially for girls.
In early 1941 Germany secretly warned Turkey of war if it hindered the Nazi occupation of Bulgaria. Hitler courted neutrality with promises while Ribbentrop pressed Ankara to silence Turkey at all costs as Germany prepared to move into Bulgaria.
At Fort Dix New Jersey a riot among 154 Russian detainees ended with three dead by suicide and three Americans wounded. Soldiers used tear gas to dislodge barricaded inmates who had hidden weapons and belts. Investigators note the incident followed resistance to repatriation to the Soviet Union under a wartime exchange pact.
The Daily Mail reports Spain will not hand Laval to France unless Britain or the United States demand his surrender as a war criminal. A cabinet meeting led by Franco decided to rely on an extradition treaty that excludes political prisoners, while the ministers reserve the right to surrender Laval if demanded by the Allies.
Bridgeport June 29 Coroner Theodore Steiber says a possible illicit love affair between Mrs Imogene Stevens and neighbor Charles Milton led to the killing of Seaman Albert Kovacs by Mrs Stevens in the Milton home The coroner urges criminal responsibility for Mrs Stevens based on police statements and neighbor testimony.
Agriculture Department warns shortages will persist for meats fats oils rice sugar and baked goods this summer though fresh vegetables fruits and milk should meet civilian demand. Meat output may fall 5 to 10 percent in the July September quarter with distribution programs offering limited relief as war needs keep civilian supplies tight through late 1946.
Saline township achieved its Seventh War Loan target today as Hempstead County Chairman Syd McMath announced. Saline’s purchases totaled 7637.50 against a 7500 quota, making it the eighth township in the county to do so. Four townships remain short. The loan closes tonight.
The Agricultural Council of Arkansas urged the government to continue using prisoners of war on farms indefinitely. President Henry H. Naff warned that releasing POWs would shrink labor and force more land to be abandoned. The council reports 9,132 prisoners are currently working on Arkansas plantations.
President Truman expressed hope that Senate approval of the United Nations charter would foster a bipartisan foreign policy not altered with each administration. He prepared a 60 word message for the Senate and weighed sending it or delivering it personally, aiming to build broad public support for the charter as peace proof. Former Kansas governor Alf Landon reported the discussions and praised the pursuit of continuity in foreign relations.
A. J. Goldberg portrays Vienna after bombardment a city of hunger and resilience where a wounded grand lady endures delirium and hunger while Russians and Austrians shape a wary recovery. She clings to music and memory amid depopulated luxury districts and rebuilt shops as war scars remain.
Allied ships and planes rained 281 tons of ordnance on Balikpapan over four days as Tokyo claimed an imminent landing. MacArthur announced continued air assaults with substantial gains at Leyte and Luzon fronts. Australian forces expanded control north of Junes Bay and Sarawak oilfields, while Japanese withdrawals increased.
Public urged to hold food price line as Hempstead County stores join the Grocer Umer Anti Inflation Campaign. Local War Price and Rationing Board shows materials urging customers to watch pennies and report overcharges. It explains ceiling price enforcement, penalties for violators, and the Administrator’s Claim for treble damages, noting few cases reach paid enforcement. The article ends with an odd note: Costa Rica’s population is about two thirds of a million.
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