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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1943
Page
4
A restaurant discussion weighs the war’s end date with estimates of North Africa battles near Bizerte and Tunis. It considers invasion timing for Europe, citing potential forces, beachheads, and routes via Portugal and Spain, while noting Spain’s stance and Allied options.
Moscow report describes the Kuban delta battle from Novorossisk north to the Sea as both sides contest ground. Soviet air forces repulse German raids while aerial losses mount, with daily tolls nearing six hundred casualties amid resumed fighting and bridge attacks around Krasnodar and Leningrad.
Tope merhents vote to close Duss Hess houses every Wednesday afternoon. The meeting was attended by merchant delegates. The first day of closing will be Beclhresclaays May i.
U S Navy says it repelled a Japanese supply expedition west of the Aleutians on March 26. American ships sustained light damage and few casualties as destroyers torpedoed the Japanese retreating force. The Japanese aimed to land supplies and reinforcements at Kiska and Attu.
The Arkansas Bankers Association holds its executive committee meeting here tonight to start the convention. The event continues through Thursday with the election of officers for the new year.
In Carlsbad, New Mexico, after 13 years of marriage a couple went to Probate Judge J O Hardin seeking a second ceremony. They discovered their 1930 marriage papers were incorrect and needed correction.
A U S Supreme Court ruling held that municipal license taxes on religious literature likely violate free press speech and religion. It may decide three Arkansas cases from Helena Hope and Sheridan where city ordinances fined sellers of religious pamphlets. The Sheridan appeal was filed last week.
Washington May 4 Administrator Ickes ordered a six day work week for the mining industry to end the weekend strike. Mine operators operating under government supervision must pay time and a half for six days with possible price increases approved by the Office of Price Administration. Exemption requests could be filed with supporting statements. failure to comply could lead to rescission of six day wage boosts. The move aims to boost coal production as World War II fuel needs rise.
The Navy announced American forces have occupied the Russell Islands northwest of Guadalcanal. The two island group lies about 18 miles from Guadalcanal, less than 100 miles from Viruharhar and Rekata Bay in the Central Solomons. The move follows a February operation after enemy resistance ceased.
Seven year old Daniel Warren Lille died near Pine Bluff after a bicycle collision on U S 65. The Bishop boy Melvin McCloy also was injured as a passing truck struck the bikes. State Patrol described negligence and noted the Bishop boy died en route to a physician.
A Tennessee roundup reports a chaotic week with a marriage license mixup in Knox County, a stolen license and purse leaving a couple not legally wed. A Willson Ranch mare in Athens births twin colts. A 12 year old from Johnson City rides a train to Knoxville then a truck to Tallahassee before wandering home. A lamb with no hooves found in East Tennessee.
Washington May 4 A flurry of amendments stalled the Plant seizure bill as Benale and allies push to rewrite provisions on government seizure of mines and war plants. Senators Taft Reed Kant and Wagner propose widened penalties and powers, with labor board jurisdiction and subpoena authority debated amid cross party resistance and uncertainty about final form.
The Japanese press claims 50,000 tons of Allied shipping sunk in the Southwest Pacific in nine days, with Asai stating total losses near 229,000 tons since the Oro Bay attack. No Allied confirmation available. Fukyo press hails a far reaching plan to cut Australia’s links to the United States while pressing Allied air resistance. Heap, fiber crop, grows seven to ten feet.
Washington a promise by the mystery van of a four story house to tell about social events linked to war contract figures prompts a House Military Committee hearing. John Monroe and Mrs Eula Smith defy questions about R Street social life as lawmakers consider contempt actions. Officials named include Donald Nelson Hershey Knox and McCormack, with Bennetley under inquiry and Army officials noting meals at the house.
President Roosevelt today proclaimed June as Flag Day and urged Americans to display both the U.S. flag and the United Nations flags where possible. He stated that the flag fights alongside allied nations and embodies a common pledge to victory and lasting peace.
Axis controlled Vichy radio claimed Allied seaborne movements near Gibraltar and off Algiers and predicted an imminent invasion of Sardinia and Sicily. German commentator Sertorius said reserves could strike immediately, while Mussolini allegedly pressed Hitler for aid against a southern invasion of Italy.
Washington May 4 The House neared a showdown on pay as you go taxation as tempers flared over remarks about demagoguery. Speaker Rayburn ruled a member violated House rules by calling another a demagogue. The debate focused on plans to skip an entire income tax year and potential shifts to a federal retail sales tax. Knutson faced censure for his remark after Palman and Bitter argued over the term. The House resumed after 15 minutes, with the outcome of the tax plan still uncertain and millions of taxpayers awaiting relief or higher costs.
Navy announces 14 more casualties from World War II reporting totals of 24 905 in the next of kin list since December 7 1941. The count includes 7 176 dead 4 664 wounded and 13 065 missing. Ensign Alvin Leycester Varnado is among those announced today. his mother Mrs Andrew J Varnado lives in Norphiet Arkansas.
War Production Board reports March output highs with 6200 aircraft many bombers surpassing rate. 45,000-ton Iowa launched as naval and cargo ship construction peaks. First quarter munitions totals show huge production yet under pace to meet yearly goals. early April ship deliveries rise but labor turnover threatens program.
Washington reports a disagreement over the synthetic rubber program. Rubber Director Jeffers urged cooperation with War Secretary Patterson, saying both strive to win the war and denying personal motives. He claimed rubber strides did not delay gasoline, escort vessels, aircraft, or the Merchant Marine, but rather advanced them.
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