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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1943
Page
3
The article argues co operatives have expanded beyond groceries into oil, tires, insurance and banking, predicting a future without private stores or media. It warns co ops suit only certain commodities, rely on stable local residence, and fear government push to collectivism during wartime.
John L. Lewis testified before the Senate War Investigating Committee about a possible UMW strike to push for a $2 daily war wage increase. He argued for a negotiated contract while noting a 16 percent cap under the Little Steel formula and disputed the wage hour stance.
Ark march 27 a new oil producer joins the Midway field of lafayette county Arkansas Fuel Oil Co Luzenia Creek No 2 north of section 15 24 top of porosity around 6400 feet test late Thursday gauge obtained operators call it a good seller next test due for Byrnsdall Ol Co Millard F Creek C of NE W section 11 15 24 drilling below 6000 feet expected to hit pay Barnsdall Grace No 1 Miller Feounly wildcat resumed flow after tests, deeper drilling planned. Gene Goff set Mace vusing at Durne No 2 West section 15 24 and ipstacking Southwood Oil Co to spud diga its adnett No NE section 18 15 23.
Ltitlke Rock March 27 Governor Adkins will allow the seven million dollar annual racing commission appropriation to become law without his signature. He said in his inaugural address that appropriations for racing should be legislature initiated. He signed two bills, reducing his remaining bills to four, including annual appropriations of 10,324,000 for education and 125,000 for vocational education.
London reports Polish telegraph agency says 50 to 100 Germans were killed in a battle with 2000 German troops aided by tanks and planes. Polish villagers fled to forests to escape deportation to German factories and farms and resisted search parties for days. In reprisal, Germans executed about 60 locals near Krasnubred and Hamernia and burned buildings.
Washington May 27 Sunday morning papers will tell American housewives of new price values for processed foods and vegetables. The best guess is coupon prices will be substantially lower. OPA officially declined to specify figures but anticipated numerous reductions with a few increases when the price list is published.
Washington on March 27 Republicans denounce the Ruml one year income tax plan as a desperate smear by opponents, while Democrats defend it as fair and practical for about 44 million taxpayers. Key figures Rep. Dingell and Rep. Knutson demand proof of any promised campaign funds to backers.
Arkansas 75 county USDA War Boards classify agricultural registrants for deferments under 2-C or 3-C if needed for Food for Freedom. Local boards will finalize the classifications. Farm plans and manpower inventories guide requests for deferments as farmers plan year round production amid shortages.
Allied warplanes blasted five Japanese strongholds above Australia while RAF attacks from India hit targets on the Burma front. U N airmen dropped 19 tons on Wewak in New Guinea, scoring two direct hits on a 4,000 ton cargo ship. Other raids struck Finschhafen, Salam ata, Lae, and Mubo as MacArthur’s forces push up the New Guinea coast. Simultaneous raids targeted Monywa and Toungoo in Burma as Chennault announced the 14th U S Air Force would play a major role toward Japan’s surrender.
Mrs Elsa Howard, a 44 year old Fort Worth divorcee, was arraigned on a murder charge in the Mayo hotel room shooting of Mrs T Karl Simmons a noted horsewoman. A preliminary hearing was set for Wednesday with no bond. Mrs Howard claimed self defense and told why she fired the pistol during a struggle in which Mrs Simmons died.
Captain C Anderson of Kemper Military School clears his desk while reminiscing about a past birthday gift for his wife Mel. He discovers a package containing three pairs of nylon hose bought long ago for her present and had forgotten to finish.
President Roosevelt faces a farm price bill approved by the Senate aimed at easing wage boosts. Administration foes argue the measure would raise food prices about seven percent, while House and Senate leaders weigh the veto's strength. Parity and farm labor costs debates complicate action as farm bloc opposition grows.
An odd lake fishing anecdote recalls a minnow luring a bass during a freeze in Lawtah Oklahoma. Charlie Gissaway heads to Lake Liwtunka, freezes in, and a frozen minnow lands a five pound bass, a curious success reported from the icy scene.
In Charlotte North Carolina a thief raided a hen house and locked the watchdog in the dog house while stealing four hens and a rooster. The incident details the break in and the animal's confinement during the crime.
A humorous note recalls a man in Vidson Oklahoma who mocked rationing while buying his hunting vent in 1005. The item mentions annual bus work and claims it remains a good, sly encore to the period’s shortages.
German forces mass fresh troops and air power north of Chuguev to force a Donets crossing. Soviet vanguards push toward Smolensk as Red Army repels attacks north of Chuguev and hammers German positions along a 40 mile Donets stretch from Chuguev to Belgorod.
Caylsbad No M a Paul Ball, a viral rehabilitation supervisor, spotted a rabbit while driving. He placed the live creature in the rear place of his car and later rescued it from the garage. The odd incident followed as Ball listened to the radio and learned of the rabbit.
A scrambled courtroom scene in Chearlintic North Carolina where a deputy and a judge conduct a mock session. The court proclaims a brief recess until Monday morning, a one minute session ends with an absent judge and a farcical tone.
Earl N. Martindale, chairman of Hempstead County AAA, announced that farmers who do not exceed their 1943 cotton acreage allotment by more than ten percent will be treated as not having exceeded the limit. The move follows a recent statement by Secretary Wickard permitting extra cotton acreage.
A long list of local contributors for the County Red Cross Drive is shown with individual donations ranging from one to several dollars. The totals accumulate to a grand sum of 87,952.51, reflecting broad community support across numerous households and names.
Allied Headquarters in North Africa reports the British Eighth Army making satisfactory progress against the Mareth Line with a local success. The First Army presses reconnaissance in force against Vor Arnim’s northern forces near Tunis and Bizerte as Patton’s units push toward Maknassy and Guetar.
W A Flynn, manager of a women’s apparel department, set off a riot by lighting a display. Crowds surged as police tried to contain them. Two display cases shattered and others toppled while workers struggled to keep aisles clear and protect stock.
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