Capture of Goering a Major Step Toward Peace
The Allied capture of Hermann Goering, a top Nazi leader, is portrayed as a major stroke for future peace. The piece notes Goering’s leadership and organizational talents, his role in founding the Luftwaffe, and the likely pursuit of war crimes charges, with Himmler and Goebbels also referenced as major figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goering
Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Goering
Fuehrer
London
Franz von Papen
Himmler
Joe Goebbels
Berlin
Hitler
Hermann
Adolf
Eich
Luftwaffe
Europe
Allied High Court
Hope Star Masthead and Publication Details 1899
The Hope Star published weekday editions from Hope Arkansas by Star Publishing Co. Inc. C E Palmer and Alex H Washburn served as president and editor publisher respectively. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with regional advertising reps in Memphis Chicago New York and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Publishing Co., Inc
C. E. Palmer
Alex H. Washburn
Star One
South
Walnut Street
Hope, Ark
Alex. H. Washburn
Associated Press
National Advertising Representative
Arkansas Dailies, Inc
Memphis, Tenn
Sterick
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
New York City
Madison Ave
Detroit
Mich
W. Grand Blvd
Oklahoma City
Terminal
New Orleans
Union St
Germans See Communism as Threat to World Order
The piece reports a Berlin correspondent's conversations with German soldiers who blame leaders for defeat yet remain staunchly anti communist. They fear a Red Army invasion and view Germany as the bulwark against communism, while showing little hatred for Americans or British. The narrative notes enduring wartime propaganda shaping German views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Rhine
English Channel
British Isles
Atlantic
Red Army
Russia
Captor Guards Offer Moments Of Banter Amid Hardship
A detainee recalls loss of belongings including socks and a toilet kit after capture. He describes being allowed to play skat with guards who shared a few cigarettes, noting the tobacco was poor. He says the guards are mostly middle aged and blue in spirits.
Retreat From Allied Control After Prague To Pilsen
The article recalls a German retreat crowding back toward the Reich after World War II hostilities, with families marching on foot or in carts. American front lines monitored 5,000 German women and children resting and receiving care while tension and hunger marked the long journey. A Czech mother contrasts suffering, noting Czech children endured longer shortages, while German infants sought food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Pilsen
Europe
Reich
Czechoslovakia
Plan to free Germany by dramatic uprising including airstrikes
The document outlines a coordinated assault by Fantastic ed men to open cellblocks and seize hospitals, vehicles, and airfields. Paratroopers and tank crews would attack the 11th Armored Division, seize 200 vehicles, and deploy captured planes. The plan targeted Hitler and cites a purported prewritten Hitler order praising fighting world Jewry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
11Th Armored Division
Adolf Hiter
Hitler
The
Freedom Movement
Guard Report Delayed Orders To Third Commander
Guard Sickmann reports to the Third's commander at General John W. O'Daniels headquarters, but army leadership is consulted before issuing any orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sickmann
John W. ‘Iron Mike O’daniels
Army Headquarters
Cox Service Station seeks beer permit in Fulton Hempstead County
Notice is given that W. E. Cox and Son Service Station will apply within the legal time to the Arkansas Commissioner of Revenues for a retail beer permit at Cox Service Station in Fulton Hempstead County. The owners attest good character, no felony convictions, no recent revoked licenses, and compliance with liquor laws. Notary Ruth A. Wilson dated May 4, 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Arkansas
Cox Service Station
Fulton
Hempstead County
W. E. Cox & Son
W. E. Cox, Jr
Ruth A. Wilson
Alton
W. E. Cox,jr
Local Liquor Permit Notation At Alton Hempstead County
A public notice indicates a liquor sale license at Alton Hempstead County. It states moral character and five year felony conviction history, with qualifications under state law. W E Cox and Son sign the notice dated May 4 1945 and notarized by Ruth A Wilson with commission expiry 1948.
City Proclaims May 12 1945 Hospital Day
Albert Graves mayor proclaims May 12 1945 as Hospital Day in Hope Arkansas citing Florence Nightingale and National Hospital Day designation by the American Hospital Association. The proclamation is dated May 10 1945 and bears the mayoral seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Nightingale
American Hospital Association
Albert Graves
City of Hope
Arkansas
Market Report from St Louis and New York stock markets
Livestock at National Stockyards Illinois May 11 shows hogs active and steady with a broad price range for barrows sows and feeders. Cattle calves limited and near steady, beef cows and bulls priced, stocker activity mixed. Sheep market weak with few sales and lambs quoted. New York stock market mixed. selective bidding supports rails aviations and industrials while other leaders retreat. Transfers around 1,000,000 shares. several large names lead advances and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
New York
Santa Fe
Gulf Mobile Ohio
Northern Pacific
Lockheed
Boeing
United Aircraft
Chrysler
Western Union “A
SS Commandant Denies Presence on Hidden Mountain Hideout
Two correspondents join a task force into the Salzkammergut Alps to verify Himmler’s SS stronghold. They confirm via Sickmann Wahlster Limberger and locals that Rieger, the area SS commandant, claims no Nazi officials are on the hill, warning searches will fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salzkammergut Alps
Sickmann
Wahlster
Franz Limberger
Himmler
Rieger
Flashes of Life Items Brighten May News Totals
A fire scene in Denver ends with firefighters using an emergency tank to move a belligerent dog away from a hydrant while Fire man Charles Robinson shouts it off. In Glendale former columnist Robbin Coons is reported in Guam, and a deputy sheriff in Seattle arrests a woman over theft. In Chicago a war plant dispute ends with a defendant claiming to hit with the soft end of an iron pipe and a May 22 probation hearing set. Butter from a truck vanishes as hundreds of women flood a store to claim the 64 pounds spilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Charles Robinson
Glendale
Calif
Western Union
Robbin Coons
Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph Ponicki
Gibson E. Gorman
Ignatz Chabich
John Orman
Russia-Poland
Chabich
Borman
Gorman
Mary Lawrisuk
Controls Over Labor Are to Be Eased
The War Manpower Commission outlined a gradual easing of labor controls as Japan nears defeat. After July 1, four groups determine preservation or elimination of manpower rules, with Group 1 retaining controls and Group 3 and 4 eliminating them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Manpower Commission
Paul V. McNutt
Japan
WMC
McNutt
Doenitz May Face Trial on War Guilt
London reports that Rudolf Hess Heinrich Himmler and Hermann Goering are named war criminals by the United Nations and Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz may also face trial for his life. An informant estimates 4 to 6 million Germans might be held to account under proposed punishments. Hess and Goering are prisoners, Himmler is a fugitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rudolf Hess
Heinrich Himmler
Hermann Goering
United Nations
Karl Doenitz
Hitler
Reich
Hess
Goering
Himmler
Gestapo
Quisling
Oslo
Vidkin Quisling
Norway
Josef Terboven
Terboven
Skaugum
Air Log Prop and Yankee Doodle Robomb Function
An air log propeller counts air miles flown by America's Yankee Doodle robomb. When the target mile count is reached the robomb is presumed over target and dives as controls flip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Knife Wielder Takes Remainder of High-Point Product
A knife-wielding individual divided the remaining high-point product among housewives after a roll. As the pile dwindled to about 10 pounds, the assailant claimed the rest and left.
Superforts Bomb Japan From Home Islands In Massive Raids
A fleet of more than 150 B twenty nine bombers pounded Japan hitting a naval aircraft plant at Fukae on Honshu and targets in Kyushu Miyakanojo and Nitta hara while other waves attacked Mizaki airfield. Marines on Okinawa reached the Asa river estuary within 1000 yards of Naha as 38 856 Japanese dead were counted. fires raged at Japan’s main fuel storage and oil plant complexes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tremaine
Guam
Yushu
Kawanishi
Fukae
Honshu
Osaka
Kobe
Mizaki
Miyakanojo
Nittagahara
Kyushu
Okinawa
Asa River
Naha
Japan
Hall Will Appeal His Death Verdict
James W. Hall a 24 year old cab driver faces a death sentence after a first degree murder conviction for killing his 19 year old wife Fayrene Hall. Hall's attorney M V Moody says a motion for a new trial will be filed and an appeal to the supreme court will be pursued if needed. Moody notes Hall pleaded innocence and insanity challenging the homicide case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
James W. Hall
M. V. Moody
Hall
Fayrene Hall
Moody
Supreme Court
Necesary All
Cab River
Jap Troops Surrendered Near Chihkiang After Chinese Offensives
Chungking reports Chinese forces with U S aided airpower trapped a large Japanese group 40 miles west of Paoshing while repelling a drive on the Chihkiang air base. The counteroffensive left about 1 000 Japanese killed as forces converged from north and south on the highway to Chihkiang. Approximately one third of 80 000 attackers have been killed or wounded since April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
U. S 14Th Air Force
Paoching
Chihkiang
Pagoching
Hunan
Nuernberg Toy Hub Recalled as World’s Supply Center
The article notes Nuernberg's historic role as a leading toy hub, detailing its once preeminent status in global toy production and distribution. It discusses industry impact and regional prominence in manufacturing and trade.
Defeat Dazes German Army Amid Kes S selring Surrender
In Zell Am See Austria Field Marshal Kesselring announces a German surrender as U S officers bearing the order arrive. German officers and troops show shock and mixed emotion while SS troops contest the process before the Americans proceed with the handover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Malcom Muir, JR
Zell Am See
Austria
May
Tyrolean
Albert Kesselring
U. S
Sam Esner
Dallas
Tex
Kesner
Rob
Pinan Clemm
Wichita
Kans
Everett
Wash
Kesselring
Jacob L. Devers
Pine Roads
Salzburg
Germany
Russian Dead May Reach Fifteen Million
Report from May 9 shares an estimate that Soviet losses to defend and then win in Berlin range from 12 to 15 million, with about half being soldiers and half civilians. It notes official Soviet tallies were 5.3 million killed missing or captured in 1944 and German agency figures cited higher casualties earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Halton
Canadian Broadcasting Company
Allied Press
Radio Berlin
iDelayed
Berlin
DNB
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Av Electric Co
Hope Star
Star of Hope
Consolidated
Hope
Arpuses
NEA
Newspaper Enterprise Ass’n
Hempstead
Nevada
Howard, Miller and Lafayette
Crescent
Frank Douglas
Welnut
Hope, Arkansas
Market Report
Texas
Seattle
William B. Coffee
Coffee
COX Drug Store
Doenitz
Nuernberg
World
Peobetaclas PO Tad Sadly
Nyy
Dodge
B. R. Hamm
Plymouth
J. P. Cox Drug Store
Eas Eye
ELC
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