Indian Leaders Hope for Settlement of Political Crisis
War analyst DeWitt Mackenzie reflects on Gandhi's release and the chance to unite Hindu and Muslim factions with British leadership to heal India's political crisis. A provisional coalition and truce between Gandhi and Jinnah could bolster Allied war support and shape postwar relations, with Viceroy Wavell tasked to move peace ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Europe
India
Mahatma Gandhi
England
Japan
Gandhi
All-India Congress
Mahomed Ali
Jinnah
All-India
Moslem League
Lord Wavell
Hapless Cubs Endure Twelfth Straight Loss Early In Season
The Cubs dropped both games of a doubleheader to the Pirates 6 5 in 14 innings and 3 2 in 11 frames marking a historic 12 game losing streak. Rip Sewell outpitched the Cubs as Al Rubeling homered in the 11th to complete the nightcap win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Grimm
Bruins
Pirates
Detroit
Rip Sewell
al Rubeling
Bucs
Utg
AQ Aoard Ysary
Utony Passag Cinnati
St. Louis Cardinals
Reds
Danny Litwhiler
St. Louis Browns
Cleveland
Jack Kramer
Tribe
Allie Reynolds
Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Bill Dietrich
Tony Cuccinello
Johnny Rucker
New York Giants
Ottmen
Jim Tobin
Boston Braves
Braves
Nat Andrews
Washington
Philadelphia Athletics
Senators
George Myatt
A's
Boston Red Sox
Dodgers
Leaders of the Major Leagues Snapshot
The Associated Press tallys season leaders in both leagues. National League leaders include Walker Brooklyn .421 batting and Medwick New York 14 runs. Schultz Brooklyn 20 RBIs. Holmes Boston 27 hits. Medwick New York 7 doubles. Barrett Pittsburgh 4 triples. Schultz Brooklyn 3 or more home runs. Lupien Philadelphia 4 stolen bases. Lanier St. Louis 40 pitching. American League leaders feature Etten New York .476 batting. Stephens St. Louis 16 RBIs. Myatt Washington 25 hits. Cullenbine Cleveland 7 doubles. Gutteridge St. Louis 4 triples. Spence Washington 3 home runs. Stirnweiss New York and Kuhel Washington 5 stolen bases. Kramer St. Louis 5 0 pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Walker
Brooklyn
Medwick
New York
Bordagaray
Schultz
Holmes
Boston
Musial
St. Louis
Adams
Philadelphia
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Lupien
Lanier
Etten
Stephens
Myatt
Washington
Cullenbine
Cleveland
Spence
Stirnweiss
Kuhel
Kramer
Court Rules for Executors and Denies Evans Possession
Supreme Court directions require lower court to grant an injunction sought by the executors. J G Evans loses possession of a Park Place lot in Fort Smith under a state tax deed. Evans sued for ejectment against Mary and Minerva Davison. Sebast ian county circuit court judgment for defendants affirmed by high court. Garland county chancery decree affirmed. absence of estate trustee on military duty not enough to remove if no damage to estate. John Morris not removed as executor of Simon Blemenstiel estate. Alfred and Ruth Blem enstiel seek replacement over absence and hostility. High court affirms three year sentence for Elvis Shel by Greene county circuit court for assault with intent to rape. verdict supported by substantial evidence and no prejudice. Workmen compensation award for S L Sullins death affirmed. Elm Springs Canny Company contesting payment due to intoxication. no authority to assume intoxication caused the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
J. G. Evans
Park Place Addition
Fort Smith
Evans
Mary and
Minerva Davison
Sebastian County Circuit Court
High Court
Garland County
Greene County
Elvis Shelby
St. Francis County
S. L. Sullins
Elm Springs Canny Company
Pensive Wins Kentucky Derby Renewed Thrust
The report highlights renewed World War II front activity with Soviet forces repelling German assaults near the Dnestr estuary south of Tiraspol and repelling a Nazi push near Iași Romania. It notes limited patrols southeast of Stanisławów.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
Dnestr
Tiraspol
Iasi
Romania
Stanislawow
Old Poland
Market Report National Stockyards Hogs and Cattle Prices
Hog prices were mostly steady for 180 lb hogs while heavier weights fell slightly. Sows were weak. top 200-270 lb hogs brought 13.70 with various ranges across weights. Cattle and calves offered moderate supply with steady opening trade. steers 13.75-15.35, heifers 14.00-15.25, cows 9.50-11.50, bulls to 15.50, slaughter steers 10.50-16.50, stocker and feeder steers 9.75-14.00. Sheep market not established with late May liquidation and shifting into later months. May contract values listed.
Cotton futures hold narrow gains as Washington talks loom
New York on May 8 saw cotton futures move in a tight range while traders awaited U S proposals for higher textile ceilings and wages. Near term prices were influenced by mill price fixing and buying from New Orleans and commission houses in later trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
New Orleans
Commission House
Returning servicemen boost to pro baseball and football
New York reports that veterans contribute to pro baseball as war nears end. Navy V-12 trainee Johnny Austin impresses on Oklahoma spring football prairie, while other servicemen such as Russ Worman and Norm Scot are noted for baseball and football roles. Mentions of Kurowski brothers, Walter at Bainbridge, George Cardinals hitting, and Floyd Thomas honored in Trapani highlight postwar athletic ties abroad and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oklahoma
Johnny Austin
Solomons
Jewell Eastman
Norm Scot
Marine Air Wing
Guadalcanal
Cherry Point Marine Air Station
Kurowski
Walter
Muhlenberg
Bainbridge Naval Training Station
Not. George
Cardinals
St. Mary’s
Calif
Johnny Mize
Naval Air Station Kaneohe
Hawaii
Trapani
Sicily
Floyd Thomas
Iowa
Jap Haskell
Oklahoma U
Jacksonville, Fla
Monday Matinee According to Marine Trainee Ray Kurowski
Marine trainee Ray Kurowski describes a Monday matinee with emphasis on a longest hitter among participants. The remark highlights competition dynamics and notable power at the event. A clear focus emerges on individual performance during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
Ray Kurowski
Simple home test promises hearing recovery
An ad seeks men and women hard of hearing to try a urine based method to improve hearing with a money back guarantee. It promotes Curine Ear Drops available at John P. Cox and drug stores nationwide, claiming results after a simple test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Cox
Chicago Dairy Receipts Report May 8 Summary
Chicago reports butter and egg receipts with grades and scores. Butter totals include 641 851 pounds with AA 93 score and A 92 score, B 90 score, plus cooking at 88. Eggs receipts reach 29 503 with U S standards around 31 to 31 1-2 and current receipts 29.
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Chicago
U.S
U. S
May rye leads grain gains as General Foods delays stock sales
Chicago May 9 A firm rye market formed after General Foods Corp said it had not sold cash grain stocks Oats held steady on Midwest rain delaying farm work Wheat failed to gain after early strength with local selling in May wheat Bookings near 61 000 May wheat closed up 1 4 to 1 2 higher July 1 69 7 8 1 70 Cats steady to 1 2 higher July 79 1 4 rye up 3 8 to 1 3 4 May 1 29 3 8 1 2 No barley trading
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
General Foods Corporation
Midwest
Red Fliers in Fierce Raids on Sevastopol
Soviet air force continues heavy bombardment of Sevastopol with bombers dropping tons of explosives on German installations. Fires blaze as ships, depots, and airfields come under attack. Soviets reportedly sink 23 German transports in days of raids. Berlin says final land assault nears, but Soviet progress unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Salisbury
United Press
Moscow
Black Sea
Sevastopol
Hige
Berlin
Red Army
Oklahoma Flier Brings Record to 26 Germans
Capt. Robert S. Johnson of Lawton Oklahoma a Thunderbolt pilot shot down two enemy aircraft at a US fighter base in England on May 8 raising his score to 26 confirmed German planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
England
Robert S. Johnson
Lawton
Okla
Record-tying World War II air ace climbs to 27 kills
In Europe and the Pacific theater, Captain Johnson and Maj. Richard Bong reach high totals as they vie to surpass Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker’s career mark. Johnson’s two today boost his unofficial count to 27, while Bong remains the first to break the 26-kill standard in air combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Edward Rickenbaker
Johnson
Southwest Pacific
Richard I. Bong
Poplar
Wis
Thunderbolt
Hubert Lemke
Missouia
Mont
Don Gentile
Piqua
Ohio
Bong
Rickenbacker
Gregory Boyington
Okanogan
Wash
Joe Foss
Sioux Falls
S.D
Pacific
Notice of Delinquent Lands Tax Suit in Hempstead Chancery
The Hempstead County Chancery Court files a suit to collect levee taxes on listed lands. Names of owners or claimants are notified of the suit, with amounts due, for filings dated April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 1944, in district No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead Chancery Court Board OF Directors
Hempstead County
Lever District NO. 1
Chancery Court
Arkansas
Oh Eeener
Fulton
Paralee Wilson
Margie Hall
State of Arkansas
Henry Adan
R. B. Williams
Spence
Willis
Betty Mitchel
Betty Mitchell
Mary Jefferson
Betty Smith
J.C. Pate
Ioc
Pate
Inc
SMITH
N. L
Paxton
Julia Taylor
Missouri Pacific
Railway Company
Ida Richards
Niz
W. HH. McGill
R. T. Thomas
RT. Thomas
Bob Frierson
J.J. Battle
Eliza Paxton
Ava
J. T. Byers
Hermpstead
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Mackenzie
Larry Crabbe
Dwight Odom
Main St. Hope
D & PL
Coker
T. S. McDavitt
Ideal Furniture Store
W. A. Jean Grocery
South Main
F. O. Hughs
Route 1
Willams Flour & Feed Co
Plymouth
Good Wood
T. B. Fenwick
West Ave
Kelsie Pullman’s
S. Main St
Midway Oil Field
Hope
A. P. Powell
Patmos
David Davis
East 3Rd
S. Elm
Paul Rowe
Washington, Ark
Edgington
South Walnut
Herbert Lewallen
Hope Water & Light Plant
W. H. Mann
Oscar
West Avenue
Hope Star
Thompson Cream Market
Barton's Store
Jaen Shan Mat
Cubs
Ted Meier
Chicago Cubs
Triples
Gutteridge
Lone Star Defense Corporation
Leary
Hooks
Texas
Ee Office
Star
Joe C. Booker
Isabelle Onstead
Leon (Jett) Bundy
Cecil Weaver
J. P. (Pinkey) Byers
Fred A. Luck
Arthur C. Anderson
H. W. Timberlake
W. W. Compton
Nevada County
L. J. Bryson
Sullins
Fayetteville
Memphis
DeValls Bluff
Pensive
Warren Wright
Ben Jones
Conn McCreary
Churchill Downs
Broadcloth
Stir Up
Shut Up
NEA
Market Report
Bogd S. Pullerton, Jr
Russ Worman
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Camp Crier
White Sox
Chicago Fire
Windy City
Thaddeus Cieslak
Phillies
Fred Fitzsimmons
Wilmington
Army
Ted
Phils
St. Joseph
St&Joseph
American Chemical Society
Mills
Diamonex Company
N. Ave
Dept
Ilinoi
Uit
Schari
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