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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1944
Page
4
Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes Gandhi's release as a calculated move to soften a martyr’s death for India. He notes Gandhi's spiritual leadership, predicts mourning with potential for limited violence, and suggests Nehru as successor while acknowledging Rajagopalachari’s moderating stance.
The report cites historical boxing results with Billy Corn knocking out Danny Hassett in the fifth round in a Washington bout and recalls William Woodward’s Johnstown entry winning the Kentucky Derby by six lengths with Chalkdon second and Heather Broom third for purses around 346 350.
Oklahoma designates a state park near Watonga as Roman Nose in honor of Chief Henry Roman Nose of the Cheyenne Nation.
Grimm departs Milwaukee to assume managerial duties with the Chicago Cubs as Casey Stengel becomes Brewers boss. Stengel, ex Braves and Dodgers manager, succeeds Grimm rival Jimmy Wilson, while Grimm, a 13 year Cubs veteran, eyes a deal likely above Wilson’s 20000 salary.
Louisville May 6 Derby coverage lists 19 entrants for one mile and a quarter with a purse of 88 200 and 66 700 to the winner after scratches. Track expected muddy with a 60 000 crowd and 5 15 p m post time. Favorites include Stir Up Sky tracer Broadcloth Pensive and Challenge Me with Peace Bells lighter at 121 pounds. Broadcast by CBS.
The Star announces candidates subject to the 1944 Democratic Primary Elections and July 25 Preferential, with Run off August 8. County Judge Fred A. Luck leads the slate. Representative No. 1 Arthur C. Anderson H. W. Timberlake. Representative No. 2 W. W. Compton L. J. Bryson. Local Nevada County slate cited.
Five and one in last six for Browns and Phillies as Freddy Fitzsimmons mixes minor leaguers with holdovers from 1943. Raffensberger’s four-hitter and Ron Northey’s two run homer pace a 3-1 win over Brooklyn. Giants slump, Yanks win big as Etten fuels an 11-7 victory over the Red Sox. weather halts western games.
In New York last night Boston lightweight Bartolo outpointed Phil Terranova over 15 rounds at 126 to 125 1 2. The Milwaukee card featured Harry Teaney defeating Lulu Costantino 137 to 134 in New York Norfolk Shank at 153 in Norfolk Virginia.
Hollywood notes say Dick Haymes who plays Songwriter Ernest Ball in Irish Eyes Are Smiling refuses to sing his 40 or 50 tunes on air. He worries Bing Crosby would be put on the spot and cannot select songs he is sure will suit the show. Chili Williams carries fan mail while a new polka dot bra is being designed for her. The Uninvited and Days of Glory are discussed with stars like Ray Milland Gregory Peck Tamara Toumanova Maria Palmer. Fred MacMurray fumbles lines for Practically Yours. Mitchell Leisen cites on set gag with a blackboard.
Readable fragments list fighters and places such as Denver Norman Rubio Albany Drew New Haven Jalie Ko gan New Bedford Elmer Bay Gainesville knocked out Bob Smith San Francisco Auriel Cout oure Bangor Me and Jackie Ryan with scattered scores 146 195 141 142.
Washington Redskins laden with rules lore face a light fall schedule as Shorty Ray, from Lewis Institute lineage, passes on coaching wisdom. Edgar Busch, rookie Athletics shortstop, emerges with a .300 track record after 1938 LaFayette start and Elmira refinement. Pro golf talks via 700 700 club soon to launch telegraphic tournament while boxing Sal Bartolo Phil Terranova headline a Boston show.
Wilbert Robinson, a 16 year old from the city, turned down a contract with a Yankee farm club after showing strong pitching for City College of New York. He is not related to the former Dodgers manager.
Washington reports a House approved streamlined tax bill heads to the Senate Finance Committee Monday. The measure aims to simplify federal returns for about 30 million taxpayers, replacing the two year old victory tax with new rates and a simplified payroll levy. Republicans expect swift approval.
United States mortgagee will sell at Sutton Sale Barn Hope Hempstead County Arkansas on May 9 1944 from 9 am to 5 pm cash to highest bidder the property described: 1 brown Jersey cow 6002 4 1 National pressure cooker 1 bay horse mule 850% 5 1 black horse mule 38502 5 2 sets of harness. Witness W M Sparks FSA Supervisor May 6 1944
Louisville May 6 Stir Up the Greentree Stable favorite with Eddie Arcaro to ride faces 18 rivals in the 70th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The race offers a record purse of 88000 with 66700 to the winner as 60,000-plus crowd watches a rain softened track and a wide open field led by Stir Up Sk Tracer Broadcloth and Pensive in a closely contested pre post lineup.
Anzio May 1 report describes a 63 foot crash boat used by U S forces in the Mediterranean. The craft, built for aviator rescue, now serves in varied tasks from island assaults to transport runs, with a creaky bridge house and a crew of diverse personnel.
New York traders saw scattered liquor shares perform well while many leaders cooled after a sprint. Bulls remained confident inflation may have already priced in the invasion, with buying driven by earnings outlook and dividends. Weekend account trimming capped gains as the industrial average’s long rise prompted some profit taking amid 330,810 shares traded.
In High Point North Carolina the Pr iiam Penn gym was repeatedly broken into. Seven youths were caught and signed bonds for release after City Judge D. C. MacRea learned they only wanted to play basketball.
Carl Moore purchased a car in Lamar Missouri and, after completing the policy, offered the agent a ride home in the new car. As they stepped outside in the rain they found the car had been stolen.
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