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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1945

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Our Daily Bread Our Daily Bread Pole's Story

A short feature outlines the journey of a pole used in the Our Daily Bread service. It traces its origins, role in events, and how community volunteers regard the object as a symbol of resilience.

Poland in the War Web and the United Nations Question

A transcripted column discusses a Polish fighter’s shifting allegiances between Russia Britain and Germany, highlighting Poland’s geographic vulnerability and the debate over global security frameworks. It critiques the League of Nations and supports Roosevelt’s force-backed United Nations, noting the need for strong superpowers to secure peace. It also examines Congress costs and expense allowances, arguing for fair pay without tax-free perks while stressing the value of experienced lawmakers.

League of Nations League Roosevelt United Nations Britain Russia United States League of Oe James Thrasher Washington House Congress Philadelphia Eiter

Possum to Avert Meat Crisis in Arkansas Ozarks

May 26 Harrison report notes possum baked with sweet potatoes may ease next winter meat shortage in north Arkansas Ozarks. Farmers promise abundant sweet potatoes and expand canning and planting efforts as possum hunters are expected to be common in the woods.

Arkansas Ozarks Harrison Ozark North Arkansas Ozark

Diary of a Polish prisoner in Berlin camp

United Press war correspondent Edward Beattie describes a Polish captive who fought Ukrainians near Lwow, became a Soviet citizen, joined the Polish army in exile, and served as a parachutist in Arnhem. He hates Germany and Russia, admires Allied air power, notes Berlin devastation, and observes Allied morale among prisoners as Ardennes offensives unfold.

Edward . Beattie, Jr United Press Beattie Pole Russia Germany Britain America Poland Naoleon Bonaparte Poand Edward W. Beattie Berlin Qour Low Red Army Murmansk England Arnem United States Warsaw Europe Benin Eighth Air Force Spaatz Third Reich Ardennes Mortain

Body of John Huntley Here on Monday

The body of John P. Huntley Hope Navy machinist who died in San Francisco after liberation from a Japanese prison camp in the Philippines will arrive in Hope at 9 20 o clock Monday night. Funeral set for Tuesday at 3 pm at First Baptist church with Rev. King of West Frankfort officiating. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery with American Legion service.

John P. Huntley Hope Navy San Francisco Philippines Hope First Baptist Church King West Frankfort Rose Hill Cemetery American Legion

Japs Counter Blow On Tarakan Amid Island Fighting

Savage fighting raged on Tarakan island off Borneo as trapped Japanese troops counter attacked with spears and shells. The conquest of Tarakan nears completion with major installations in Allied hands while mopping up the remaining Japanese becomes a dirty, costly task. Meanwhile Philippine guerrillas and regulars advance on Luzon driving toward Manila and securing beachfront and inland positions.

H. D. Quigganila Tarakan Borneo Philippines Luzon Philippine Army Infanta Manila Misua Dinahican 32Nd Villa Verde Trail Santa Fe Ipo Dam Marikina Bosoboso Mindanao Lineanan Davao

Avranches Breakthrough Hints at Potential Disaster

Rumors echo from the prison grapevine about a breakthrough in Avranches last year that could bring disastrous consequences. Authorities warn and residents await official news on the developing situation.

17 000 Planes Cut From Army Factory Schedule

The Army announced a large cutback in aircraft production stopping about 17 000 planes planned for the next 18 months. The move will lay off up to 200 000 workers in various cities and free steel and aluminum for civilian use while ending B 32 bomber production as B 29 output rises. The decision follows lend lease reductions and shifted needs in the war against Japan.

Elton C. Fay Washington Army Army Air Forces Japan Germany United States Europe RAF AAF Fort Worth Tex San Diego Calif Lockheed Burbank North America Kansas City

Eleven Navy Ships Damaged Off Okinawa

Guam May 26 Eleven air units of the Pacific fleet were damaged in Okinawan waters during an 18 hour raid by Japanese planes some carrying troops. In the battle 111 Nipponese aircraft were shot down with minimal American casualties though five sailors were wounded. One bomber glided to a belt landing on Yontan airfield and troops engaged in destroying some aircraft.

Lief Erickson Guam Pacific Fleet Okinawan Americca-held Yontan Associated Press Vern Haugland Okinawa

Hoover Invited to White House for European Food Situation

President Truman invites former President Herbert Hoover to a White House conference on Europe's food crisis. Hoover, who led food relief efforts in World War I, accepted and will arrive at 10:30 a.m. Eastern War Time Monday.

Washington Truman Herbert Hoover White House Europe Hoover Charles G .Ross Belgium Ross

Churchill says British election won’t delay Big Three meeting

Prime Minister Churchill told Parliament that Britain's general election must not delay a Big Three conference with leaders including President Truman and Premier Stalin. He noted plans to meet over pressing international questions at Chequers and described Truman as Roosevelt’s successor.

W. R. Higginbotham London Churchill Britain Truman Stalin Toughton Joseph E. Davies Chequers Allied Control Commission Germany Roosevelt Tam Europe Japan Commons Wood Essex Churcill Clemente Attlee Dupty Lord Woolton Pesident Council Attlee

War Loan Message from Brig. Gen. Woods

Brig. Gen. Louis E. Woods of the 4th Air Wing U S Marines urges Americans to support the Seventh War Loan. He states war bond purchases are a temporary sacrifice while a soldier’s life is irreplaceable, asking if Americans will be moved by the difference.

Washington Louis E. Woods 4Th Air Wing U. S. Marines

County Nears Third of Its 7th War Loan Quota

Hempstead county nears one third of its Sev enth War Loan goal as the campaign week ends. Chairman Syd McMath reports total sales 173 308 75 dollars 27 8 percent of the 624 000 general quota including 137 598 75 in E Bonds 45 percent of the 305 000 E Bond portion. Local clubs and townships list Rotary Kiwanis B P W American Legion and Bois D Arc Saline among contributors with several thousand dollars each.

Hempstead Syd McMath Clubs Rotary Club Kiwanis EEO American Legion Bois D'Arc Addien Syn Saline

Britain Fights for Yalta Voting Formula Change

Great Britain seeks Big Four accord to soften the Yalta voting formula but faces stiff resistance from the United States and Soviet Russia. Disagreement over wording and veto implications delays the United Nations conference and could push it past the first week of June.

R.T. Btackford San Francisco Great Britain Soviet Russia United States Yalta Britain Russia U. S. Senate Security Council China U. S Little Nations Big Four Conference Committee

Fighting Man Langberg Rescued After Two Years in Prison

Lt Maurice Langberg of Jensen Beach Florida returns to Allied life after two years in Nazi captivity. He recounts escapes and surviving in German hands while seeking further action and promotions. He hopes to join China India Burma operations to add to his four confirmed kills and earn higher rank.

George Tucker Hal Boyle Paris Maurice Kurt Ace) Langberg Jensen Beach Fla Scribe Sanga Lemme Jemme Red Sands Kairouan Tunis Italy Germany Langberg Gestapo Associated Press Wes Gallagher North Africa A.J Jones General Jones

Palace of Mikado Razed by Bombers

Guam dispatch reports Allied B-29 incendiaries destroyed much of Tokyo’s imperial palace complex and central business district. Hirohito and the empress were said to be safe, while government ministers convened to address the fire damage and administration’s renovation efforts.

Richard W. Johnston Guam Hirhito Tokyo Hirohito Donage Omiiya Baron Kantaro Suzuki Suzuki Radio Toyko Imperial Palace

Navy reports 310 ships lost in war to date

Five U S naval vessels sunk near Okinawa bring total losses to 310 ships since the war began. The Little, LSM 195, LSM 190, LSTs, and mine sweeper Swallow were listed as casualties with moderate overall deaths and several injuries.

Washington Okinawa Navy Little Swallow Paul J. Schmitz Willmar Minn Comdr Madison Hall, Jr Juston Whitefield F. Kimball Newburyport Mass Liberty S. C LSM Richard H Saunders Montezuma LST Schmitz Pacific

Alabama bone dry proposal unclear if submit set for floor

Montgomery May 26 UPI legislators back home weighing bills to re enact prohibition by constitutional amendment to make Alabama bone dry supporters say they will push floor action when the session resumes on Tuesday

Montgomery Ala UPI Alabama

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Laffey Frederick J. Becton Hot Springs Ark U.S.S. Laffey Derril W. Stein Kallispell Mont Raymond T. Johnson Allentown John Huntley India Ceylon Bay of Bengal Malaya Sumatra Rangoon Burma Malayan Indian Ocean Miles Chungking South Chin Sea Shanghai Formosa Hong Kong Singapore First Celebes Indies Southeast Asia Lord Louis Mountbatten Southwest Asia Command Lesant County Nears Yatta Gallagher Langbergh Palace of U.S. Navy
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