1,300 Planes Pound Front at Metz
London reports more than 1,300 American heavy bombers struck Metz front lines to clear a path for the third army. Escorts and dive bombers joined the assault amid snow and extreme cold, with no German interceptors seen and two bombers lost. RAF Lancasters also attacked targets in the Ruhr to cripple communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Metz
Third Army
Germany
Ruhr
Reich
Cologne
Hannover
Russellville to Test L A Title Hopes Night Tilts
Russellville Crimson Cyclone travels to Little Rock to challenge the undefeated Tigers as Pine Bluff and Hot Springs square off in a pivotal Arkansas conference night. Other games include Camden at Magnolia and Hope at Texarkana with several cities staging key matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litle Rock
Russellville
Crimson Cyclone
Trojans
12 Bus Permits Sought in Camden Naval Plant Area
Little Rock November 9 The State Corporation Commission heard applications from twelve transportation firms to serve the Camden naval ordnance area. Commissioner Herbert E. Proctor reported all but one applicant agreed to a restriction sought by intervening companies. Protests by Missouri Pacific Lines Southwestern Greyhound Lines and Tri State Motor Company objected to open service and asked that the certificates cover employees only and expire six months after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
State Corporation Commission
Camden
Herbert E. Proctor
Missouri Pacific Lines
Southwestern Greyhound Lines
Tri-State Motor Company
Proctor
Camden Transit Co
Beebe Infantryman Receives Bronze Star for Valour
Pfc. Ray C. Collins of Beebe Arkansas has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions on a date in 1944. After all communications between his company command post and the battalion command post failed, Collins volunteered to continue the mission, displaying conspicuous courage and resourcefulness that aided the unit’s recovery and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ray C. Collins
Beebe
Ark
War Department
Collins
Pro German Editor Executed by French Court in Paris
Georges Suarez editor in chief of Aujourd Hui during the Nazi occupation was executed by firing squad at Montrouge at dawn as a collaborationist. Convicted two weeks earlier by a civil jury for writing editorials urging closer France Germany collaboration. Three others of sixteen tried in Paris have death sentences.
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Paris
Georges Suarez
Secy Hull to Return Says Roosevelt
President Roosevelt indicated Secretary of State Hull is recovering at Bethesda naval hospital and should be back at his desk soon. He received health update from White House physician Admiral Ross R McIntire and did not commit to a new ambassador to China.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hull
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Ross R McIntire
White House
State Department
China
Mr. Roosevelt
Surplus Property Board
John G. Winant
England
New Hampshire
Perkins
Biddle
Js Arnell
Georgia
Justice
Robert FE
Hannegan
Frank Walker
Iekes
Soldier Volunteered to Lead Wiremen Under Fire
A citation notes a volunteer who agreed to move 800 yards through rain and heavy artillery and mortal fire to lead wire men to his company position. The act described highlights bravery and leadership under extreme combat conditions.
Cabinet Change Rumors Stir After Election
Reported speculation centers on possible moves by Roosevelt officials including Hull, Winant, Perkins, and Biddle aides. The chatter notes delays on surplus property appointments and hints at continued tenure for current holders. Roosevelt-era cabinet reshuffles loom as post election uncertainty drives chatter.
Keeping Up With Ration Coupons
Ration guidance outlines stamp dates for canned and processed foods blue stamps G-5 H-5 J-5 K-5 L-5 with blue stamps from Book 4 valid indefinitely. Red stamps G-8 F-8 G-8 in Book IV valid indefinitely. Airplane stamps introduce No. 1 and No. 2 with Book Nos. 3 and May 1 1943 dates, valid when used.
Sugar and gasoline ration stamps validity notice
Sugar stamp Nos. 30 31 and 32 in Book IV are valid for 5 pounds of sugar indefinitely. Sugar stamp No. 33 in War Ration Look 4 is valid for 5 pounds. Gasoline coupons 4 12 become effective June 22 for 3 gallons, with B3 B4 C3 C4 coupons valid for 5 gallons each. The last day for No 12 coupon is September 21.
Library Bill Will Decide Official Vote
Little Rock, Nov. 10 A preliminary count shows 766 of 2,087 precincts reported with the library proposal behind by about 2,000 votes. Unofficial figures from 1,319 precincts show 67,093 for and 68,946 against the library amendment, with final results awaiting official canvass and about a third of ballots untabulated. Other measures show mixed early leads, including anti closed shop and fish and game amendments, while several items remain undecided pending full returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Roosevelt Faces Cabinet Shakeup Amid Resignations Rumors
Reports from the Treasury and Commerce Departments indicate Secretaries Morgenthau and Jones may depart, with denials from the White House. Agriculture Secretary Wreckard is also mentioned, while War and Navy portfolios remain stable under Stimson and Forrestal. Roosevelt must appoint a successor to Byrnes and Fly, plus three on the new war property board, as calls for a broader cabinet revamp circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury and Commerce Departments
Morgenthau
Jones
Agriculture Wreckard
James F. Byrnes
James Lawrence Fly
Federal Communicatons Commission
New
On War Property Board
Washington Post
Hull
Perkins
Joe Esper Wa
Razorbacks Crippled for Rice Game Homecoming tilt at Razorback stadium flags Arkansas in underdog spot
Fayetteville November 10 Proceedings say a 19 year rivalry renews as Arkansas hosts Rice Institute for a homecoming game with Rice at full strength and the Razorbacks missing backfield leaders Frank Schumchyk Paul Anderson and possibly Alton Baldwin. about 5000 expected for 2 PM kickoff as Neely leads the Owls. EG Eugene Wilson and Eugene McClintock named co captains for S M U Texas A M game to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Razorback
University of Arkansas
Rice Institute
Tae Owl
Arkansas
Rice
Razorbacks
Frank Schumchyk
Paul Anderson
Texas Aggie
Alton Baldwin
Owls
Neely
Muskogee
Okla
Glen Rose
S.M.U
Texas A
Jimmy Stewart
Eugene Wilson
Eugene McClintock
Texas Longhorns
Hubert Bechtel
Oklahoma A
M.o Dallas
Texas Christian
Horned Frogs
Texas Tech
Fort Worth
Red Raiders
Duck Meyer
Navy
New Robot Bombs Arcing V-2 Attacks Turned London News
Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons that Germany has been launching V-2 rockets into England from high arcs, with waves reaching Paris and Antwerp as well. He noted the weapons’ speed and depth of impact, while admitting Allied discovery of some launch sites, including Walcheren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Pitein
London
England
Churchill
Commons
Paris
Antwerp
Belgium
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Germany
Walcheren
Local Precinct Vote Totals Across Races Reported
The data shows a four year term with 1,349 precincts tallied. Roosevelt leads president with 116,244 to Dewey 43,906 across 1,347 precincts. Fulbright tops Senate 115,693 to Wade 18,077 across 1,152 precincts. Laney leads governor 118,945 to Stump 16,591 across 1,173 precincts. Trimble leads in Third District Congress 11,501 to Sullins 6,064 across 191 precincts. Hays leads Fifth District Congress 28,323 to Ross 3,980 across 166 precincts.
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President
Roosevelt
Dewey
Fulbright
Wade
Laney
Stump
Congress
Trimble
Sullins
Churchill hints V-2 range could grow and amplifies cited impact
Prime minister comments on the V-2 flying weapon describing its 250 mile range and 15 ton weight while noting some estimates of 3000 mph speed. He says German reports claim extraordinary altitude and erratic accuracy, and that the weapon’s impact is less effective than alternative devices. Churchill mentions captured sites and possible countermeasures as Allied advances close in.
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United States
Churchill
Haunechings
London
England
North Sea
Walcheren
Dwight D. L Eisenhower
Berlin
Farm Bureau Reorganization Meeting at Experiment Station
Hempstead County Farm Bureau holds its annual reorganization and program building meeting at the Experiment Station recreational center today. T. A. Cornelius of Melrose presides with a fish and pork chop lunch led by Garland Kidd. Ark Farm Bureau Federation director Tom Dodson to speak. Syd McMath outlines farmers’ role in the 6th War Loan drive. special entertainment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Hempstead County
Experiment Station
T. A. Cornelius
Melrose
Garland Kidd
Fairview
Tom Dodson
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Syd. McMath
Army PVTs Ledford and Simms Named in Report
The text notes PV 2-c Harold Clyde Ledford of 922 S 16th St Fort Smith and PV 2-c James Harvey Simms of 611 Second St Hope as named in the report. It mentions rockets and damage unknown, with V-2 as a German term Vergeltungswaffen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Clyde Ledford
Clyde Neely Ledford
S. 16Th St
Fort Smith
James Harvey Simms
Paul Montcalm Simms
Hope
Arkansas Officers Promoted in War Department Announcement
Washington November 10 The War Department announced temporary promotions of five Arkansas army officers. Promotions include captain to major William Andrew Galloway of West Helena and first lieutenants Harden Brooks Steeks of Corning and James Windell Rogers of Havana. Second to first lieutenants Earl Edmond Cos of Knobel John Arthur Bryant of Little Rock share the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansans
Washington
War Department
Arkansas Army
William Anderw Galloway
West Helena
Harden Brooks Steeks
Corning
James Windell Rogers
Havana
Earl Edmond Cos
Knobel
John Arthur Bryant
Little Reek
Farm Bureau to elect officers and delegates at Little Rock
Officers and directors for 1945 to be elected along with delegates to the State Farm Bureau Convention in Little Rock on November 20 and 21. Nominating committee named Vernon Brown, Marshall Beck, and T P Boyd. List of current board members includes Andrew Avery and J E McWilliams among others, with emphasis on farm welfare and local support actions.
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State Farm Bureau
Little Rock
Vernon Brown
Spring Hill
Marshall Beck
Oakgrove
T. P. Boyd
Emmett
Cornelius
Andrew Avery
Baird's Chapel
J. E. McWilliams
Shower Springs
Monroe Kent
Patmos
Grady Rogers
Hinton
Lewis Yocom
J. W. Seymour
Fulton
C. W. Wilson
Columbus
Sloman Goodlett
St. Paul
C. A. Hamilton
McCaskill
H. M. Stephens
Blevins
W. E. Lee
Sweet Home
B. J. Ellis
Baird’s Chapel
Paul Dudney
Washington
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L.A
Camden Naval Plant
Janet Anne
Horace B. Tuttle
Pittsburgh
Daddy
Guam
Walter Reed General Hospital
Washington, D. C
Hays
Ross
Sonja Henie
U. S
U.S.S.R
Tibet
India
Pongoria
Bengal
Borneo
Air Forces
Carnegie
Dale Carnegie
Tulsa Okla
Dorothy Price Vanderpool
Tulsa
Hempstead Chancery Court
T. C. White, ET AL
Lon Washington
James Washington
Lillian Washington Jackson
Annie Mae Washington Seaies
J. P. Byers
Exp
Sta
Emil Ludwig
Arkansas Municipal Auditorium
Texarkana
Otto Drugs
Texarkana Book Store
Texarkana Altrusa Club
Roy Anderson & Co
North Main
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