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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1942
Page
3
A writer reflects on geese migrations and spring, then pivots to wartime propaganda. He questions informants, cites Adolf Hitler and Yamashita, warns of Nazi influence, and argues unity is essential to blunt morale-wrecking lies that threaten the war effort. Continued on Page Three.
Soviet news service declares the spring offensive will be Russian not German. Front dispatches say German counterattacks are costly and the Red Army pushes west. On the southern front Timoshenko’s Donets basin drive advances, wiping out two strong points and driving toward two towns as German forces defend.
Jesse H. Burns, 52, a World War veteran from Hempstead, died last Wednesday at a U S Marine hospital in Galveston. He was the son of the late M K Burns, raised at Patmos. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Saturday at New Hope Church, with burial by the American Legion. Survived by four brothers W F Burns Hereford Texas T H Burns Monroe La L C Burns El Dorado and A G Burns Caleton Ark and a sister Mrs Nancy Mayton Hope.
A clergyman seeks new tires and cites scripture in a letter to Mark McGee rationing administrator. McGee replies with a biblical quote to justify refusal. The item blends biblical allusion with a bureaucratic exchange and notes on reptile and amphibian egg-laying.
Five questions test knowledge of U S rivers and geography. Topics include which states laws rivers run through the Kentucky Mississippi and Colorado, the river valley of Sleepy Hollow stories, the Connecticut boundary states, a New Deal project on the Tennessee river, and the river Lewis and Clark followed on their expedition.
President Roosevelt said wage control was under consideration though he avoided committing to action. He noted inflation concerns and described House moves to ban below parity sales of government surplus as not supportive, adding that the war and politics should be kept separate. In the Senate, bipartisan push sought overtime legislation to extend the workweek to 48 hours before extra pay, with Repubs and Democrats urging action.
Police reported five bicycles stolen in Hope over the past five nights. Only one, owned by Jess Merchant and taken last Sunday, has been recovered. No arrests. searches continue. Other owners included Marion Baker Charles Thomas Jr Ray Allen and John L Austin.
RAF patrol over the Paris area on Friday reported no bombs dropped amid the alert. Reuters noted no immediate bomb damage in Paris as British broadcasts cited German Jaoneh torpedo and E boat threats.
Washington sources report President Roosevelt weighs a veto of the $65,000,000 farm supply bill claiming it would allow government stocks of farm products to be disposed of below parity. Senate action backed prohibitions, while the House hesitates to drop a clause restricting the commodity credit corporation from using admin funds to sell below parity.
The RAF attacked the 2600 ton German battleship Gneisenau and set Kiel base fires as part of the spring air offensive. Improved conditions allowed a medium bomber force to strike northwestern Germany, with eight RAF planes lost to German AA fire and light fighters. Berlin reported British bombers raiding Kiel causing casualties.
Hope High School will host a carnival Friday night at 7 30 with a 9 o clock king and queen crown ceremony in the auditorium. Events include dancing cake walks fortune telling bingo cheering alleys and more. Amateur contest follows crowning featuring candidates Roxie Sutton Martha Alexander Rose Hendrix Carolyn Trimble and others.
In Abington Virginia two army deserters who shot and killed FBI agent Hubert J. Treacy Jr and wounded another were captured after a lengthy siege. The suspects Charles L. Tignor and an accomplice escaped from Fort Appglorp Georgia, stole pistols and abducted a taxi driver before fleeing into Tennessee.
Leo Flaherty of Mer Caskill described his treatment at Memphis Hospital for Crippled Adults connected to the Campbell Clinic, funded by Rotary. Introduced by Robert M. Wilson at a Rosary luncheon, Flaherty recalled admission on June 2, 1910 and his return to walking normally after operations. He credited Rotary clubs for supporting the hospital that aids Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas youth. Walter Verhalen also attended as a club guest.
The Office of Price Administrator asked railroads to suspend approved freight rate increases on 10 large commodity groups including petroleum and pig iron and indicated it may seek cancellations of the entire rate rise. Dexter M Keezer, Assistant Price Administrator, said the request was prepared for a railroad committee meeting and warned the change could disrupt scrap iron price ceilings and other OPA controls.
Federal Judge Henry Goddard sentenced seven defendants in the nation’s first postwar espionage trials to a total of seven terms. Three received 20 years, three got 15 years, and one woman 12 years, with the judge warning that treachery will not be tolerated.
Summary of royal deeds and oil land transactions filed March 11 to 19 1942 in Lafayette and surrounding counties. Includes J D Hedley to G A Schwab Byron Nelson Susie Wadley and others with multiple royalty deeds O G leases and assignments involving Hunt Oil Atlantic Refining Company and Magnolia Petroleum Company detailing sections townships ranges and recorded dates.
AAP report notes Japanese naval movements and island actions near Solomon Islands and New Britain. British imperial forces withdraw north of Rangoon as Chinese troops press toward key routes. In the Philippines there is no change in the Baal Peninsula stance while Japan shifts focus toward New Guinea and potential strikes toward Australia and New Zealand. Australian reconnaissance spots warships near Buka and Kessa three days prior. British air raids target Gasmata on New Britain.
Tabernacle Meet to Open Sunday as Evangelist Campbell and Mrs Campbell lead a two week revival focusing on Back to God and the Bible. Services begin 11 00 Sunday morning and run nightly at 745 except Saturdays. Campbell, the Business Man Evangelist, previously supervised seven GM states before entering ministry. Topics include The Mark of the Beast and Pearl Harbor Remembered. Special singing by Mrs Campbell and Rev Mays.
Berlin's high command said a British cruiser of the Leander class, about ten years old, was sunk after being struck twice by torpedoes from a German submarine in the eastern Mediterranean. The report, dated Friday, identified the vessel as part of the 7,200-ton class.
Alex Dixon and Dave Cooper were arrested by local police on liquor possession charges. They were driving an old model car when stopped. three one gallon jugs were broken, but officers seized a pint and three half pints. The pair were turned over to county authorities.
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