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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1943
Page
3
William Feather of Imperial Type Metal and Ernes t Elmo Calkins discuss novel approaches to insomnia in Our Daily Bread. They suggest embracing wakefulness with reading, radio, puzzles, and writing, arguing many restless people overestimate their sleep needs and rely on pills.
Moscow reports quote Vishinski alleging Polish government in exile operatives spied in Russia. He claims many admitted guilt and were sentenced or deported. mentions General Velikovsky and embassy staff at Vladivostok and Archangel. He says most provided detailed testimony and questions Polish motives despite mutual aid pact.
R P Bowen, secretary of the Hope Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the Rotary luncheon at Hotel Barlow describing the Hope Safety Council and its accident prevention work in local plants and communities. He noted 94 percent of accidents are preventable and outlined safety systems. Bill Wray announced an appeal from the Memphis Hospital for Crippled Adults and upcoming donations.
An eight pound son was born today to screen actress Rosalind Russell. Her husband, Army Capt. Fred Brisson, flew here last night from his Hobbsfield, New Mexico, base. Mother and son were reported dying nicely.
The Republican National Committee launched a campaign against renominating President Roosevelt for a fourth term. A biweekly clipsheet titled on the line frames the argument that no single man should rule and urges editors to share views. Officials note Democrats have yet to comment on the effort.
President Roosevelt announced Joseph E. Davies would depart for Moscow with a personal letter to Joseph Stalin. The content remains unknown as reporters were shut out at a press briefing. Roosevelt suggested a possible message akin to his Churchill communications but offered no specifics.
Washington May 7 UP A son and a grandson of Theodore Roosevelt were decorated for gallantry in North Africa. Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr received an oak leaf cluster in lieu of a second Silver Star while his son Captain Quentin Roosevelt earned a Silver Star. The War Department also announced the Silver Star for Lieutenant Colonel Charles P Summerall, son of Gen. Summerall, former chief of staff and head of The Citadel. All awards cited heroism in North Africa.
Washington May 7 The War Labor Board moves toward a new wage dispute crisis as three members hear cases while United Mine Workers ignore its authority. AFL officials say the board is tottering and lack of power may trigger resignations, with walkouts and protests spreading nationwide.
Moscow reports Red Army gains in the Kuban valley against German and Romanian units north and south of Novorossisk. Axis losses approach 10,000 dead as Soviets cut roads, seize high ground, and push toward Krymskaya and the Kerch Strait with air support and coordinated riverine advances.
Washington reports former price administrator and New Deal economist Leon Henderson will chair the editorial board of the Research Institute of America, guiding business on interpreting federal controls. He will also provide limited economic consultation alongside writing and lecturing. Henderson’s career spans the SEC NRA WPA OPA and other agencies.
Washington, Mai UP Luxten sion of the 48 hour week to the entire country is being considered by the War Manpower Commission. Officials say there are too many problems for a final decision soon. A national 48 hour week could add the equivalent of one million workers to the labor force, with about half freed for new jobs. Firms face fines for over time and wage increases. the impact on prices is debated. The WMC has granted extensions in 30 cases and three industries nationwide, with opposition from steel and mining sectors. The issue ties to wider price controls and economic policy. Continued on Page Four.
Allied forces seized Bobdubi village five miles from Salamaua in New Guinea as planes pummeled Japanese troops. The advance narrows the line to Mubo while awaiting a major push. British reports note Japanese moves against Maungdaw Buthedaung road and Jun sites, with heavy fighting in Burma. Imperial Japanese HQ claim 7400 Chinese killed and 2500 captured in Shansi and Honan.
President Roosevelt indicated at a press conference that he expects no strike by coal miners against the government. He said miners employed by the government could not strike against the government and noted he has not heard of government mine stoppages. The president touched on whether the government would keep mines running until a new contract is signed and peace assured. Also, Nashville reports former Sheriff J. Kelsie Hutchinson, age 70, died at his home after serving 1909 to 1912.
Allied forces push through Northern Tunisia capturing key points near Bizerte and Tunis. Heavy fighting, air superiority, and large prisoner releases mark advances by U.S. Second Corps and British First Army as they close on Tunis City Hall and Bizerte lanes.
Navy reports submarine commander Howard W. Gilmore of New Orleans posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions in a Pacific night battle. Gilmore rode the conning tower to his death after ordering “take her down” to save crew and submarine while three Japanese ships were attacked, with a medium cargo ship sunk and a gunboat damaged.
United States forces have established an air base only 63 nautical miles from Japanese held Kiska island in the western Aleutians on Amchitka island, the Navy announced today.
Fred Mathes former Jonesboro press manager will plead temporary insanity at his May 31 trial for the shooting of Compress president James B Parr. Attorney Will Davis said the state hospital at Lime Rock found Mathes sane though he questioned the observations. Parr was killed in his office after a quarrel Mathes described as unresolved.
All negro youths aged 16 to 24 are invited to enroll in welding, foundry, sheet metal, wood work and machine shop training. Report to 914 Gaines Street, Little Rock, or write Harvey Vere Daniel Jr for more info. The woodchuck is also called a groundhog.
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