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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1942
Page
5
The piece recounts a onset of discovery about woodpeckers, revealing they signal and drill differently. It cites a Portland pole incident where woodpeckers hollowed channels and stored acorns to fit tightly, unintentionally creating incubators for grub larvae that feed them through winter.
Brinkley farmer and Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation president St E Short urges maintaining 110 percent parity ceiling to secure full parity prices for Arkansas agriculture. He argues 85 percent floors under basic crops and dairy limits, saying parity ensures fair exchange value and equal purchasing power with industry.
Washington reports that export controls began in 1940 to restrict war materials. The Office of Export Control, led by Col Royal B. Lord, now handles thousands of license applications daily, with interagency checks and a 1500-strong staff.
A year after optimistic talk on fuel, shortages hit 17 states and DC. Restaurants limit coffee and sugar serves as pepper paprika and tea rationing emerge. Imported fruits like pineapple rise in price as shipping space premiums bite.
Special correspondent reports Barnsdall Oil adds Barney Powell No 1 in 10-15-24 area as porosity logged at 6420 feet and depth goal 6490. Nearby Spencer Gunter No 1 in 5-15-24 spudded, surface casing 86 feet, drilling expected under the surface by Saturday amid hopes Midway highs offer production potential.
Carol Wyatt of Hope is promoted to corporal in the Air Corps. He enlisted in 1941 and is stationed at Lowry Field Denver Colorado, son of Mr and Mrs QO Wyatt.
Heavy rains swelled streams across eastern Pennsylvania causing millions in damage and several deaths. The Bethlehem steel plant suspended operations, two women died from heart attacks, and Honesdale and nearby towns faced collapsed houses, missing residents, and cut transport and communications as floodwaters from the Lackawaxen and Lehigh rivers surged through streets and past power facilities.
Nutrition and food classes begin Monday in the Educational Building behind the courthouse. One session runs 2 PM to 4 PM with Mrs. Helen Springer and Mrs. H. O. Kyler. evening class 7 PM to 9 PM led by Mrs. Harry Shiver and Mrs. Bula Henderickson. Both cover the same material. registration is at the Civilian Defense Office.
The text notes earthworms aerate soil and aid water absorption, with leaves entering worm holes decomposing into nutrients for crops. It also states China had four national higher learning institutions in 1912, rising to 108 colleges and universities by 1937.
Mr and Mrs Thomas H Brumfield of Hope were notified by the War Department that their son David Brumfield a veteran army sergeant has been listed as missing in action from the Corregidor fortress in the Philippines He had four years in the army and two years in the Philippines and was last heard with the S S forces off Corregidor in Manila Bay
Major Alexander P. de Seversky argues in the New York World Telegram interview that U S long range delivery of fighters to distant bases is practical and cheaper than convoys. He says all planes could be modified at minor cost and sent under their own power, criticizing government reliance on slow convoys.
The AFL held out offers to the CIO asking the rival union to come home for unity amid war. CIO president Phillip Murray cited long standing obstacles from 1935. AFL President William Green said the executive council urged peace talks with CIO for unity negotiations.
A mysterious broadcaster claiming to command a German submarine 44 miles off Havana warned Cubans on Friday night of an impending surprise. He denounced British blockades and U.S. support for American girls on beaches, saying submarines would address it before going off the air.
Robert Jewell of Hope is named among ten Hendrix College students graduating with honors at the commencement next Thursday May 38 officials say this year’s honors group is among the largest in years Jewell is the son of Mr and Mrs A J Jewell
Mexico awaits formal war declaration as public fury grows after Axis submarines sink two Mexican ships in eight days. The cabinet moves to convene Congress within ten days to authorize a state of war, with a special session tentatively set for next Thursday.
London reports violent explosions on the French coast as large RAF squadrons return to the offensive after a night raid west of St Nazaire. The raid included mine laying in enemy waters and all raiders reportedly returned safely.
The German announced Saturday that 10 hostages were executed in reprisal for attacks against German soldiers in occupied France. A further 10 were to be shot if the attackers were not found within a set period. The item notes a significant wartime flare for retaliation.
Oil and Gas filings listed including D G Lease transfers from D Dean Benton to Gene Goff in sections 14 15 township 14 range 29 and additional leases from D Dean Benton to Gene Goff in sections 14 23 township 14 range 22. Sale of Mineral Rights from Casey et ux to A O Smith et al and Roy M Mays receiving leases in sections 3 27 etc. Includes Royalty Deed Berry Hesterly et ux to W L McClanahan in section 21 township 11 range 2.
A German counteroffensive led by von Bock pushed massed air borne troops into the 12 day battle at Kharkov. Russian defense on the southern flank was acknowledged as heavy losses totaled about 15,000 Germans killed. The German bulletin claimed a collapse of the Russian defense and a deep penetration behind the strongest enemy group.
North Little Rock board approved five contracts to provide additional school facilities in the district. Projects include construction and equipment of five small schools with a total estimated cost of 83 000 funded by a federal grant. Bids opened for Pulaski county additions and a 10 classroom building at Oak Grove were planned, with overall project costs around 130 000 and a 118 000 federal grant.
Raymond Oliver Stark of 220 West Avenue D Hope Arkansas enlisted in the U S Naval Reserve Class V-6 at Little Rock on May 2 1942 as an apprentice seaman. He was transferred to the U S Naval Training Station San Diego for duty and training.
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