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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1942
Page
4
From Africa to Europe, Allied forces gain momentum and push larger Axis calamities into retreat. The piece cautions against overoptimism, notes Italian nuisance value, and warns that conquest of North Africa does not guarantee quick victory in Europe. It also recalls policy toward Vichy France and a Detroit Kalamazoo political stunt involving Gerald L. Smith.
Washington November 13 The May Department announced the rescue of a flier from Capt Eddie Rickenbackers missing plane in the Pacific The rescued pilot was Capt William T Cherry Jr Abilene Texas picked up by the Navy in good but weak condition The finding spurred a large search over ocean areas south of Honolulu as the missing October 21 plane disappeared en route to survey the South Pacific for Secretary of War The War Department noted Cherry was part of the Rickenbacker flight along with other crew members including Col Hans C Adamson Lt James C Whittaker John J De Angelis Sgt James W Reynolds Alexander T Caczmarczyk John F Bartek and Rickenbacker who had been on an earlier American air forces survey in the Pacific
Arkadelphia November 13 14 farmer W D Lemons carves a personal stake in world conflict as seven of his sons serve. Earl Ep Connie 35 are to be inducted at Camp Robinson Ark next Tuesday. Floyd 21 Navy at Pearl Harbor Hubert 23 Army Navaz dossio 25 Navy 2 years in service Open 27 28 in Army en route South Pacific Lester 7 months in Camp Crowder Mo Bar and Connie married with children Moura the only uncalled son is crippled.
New York November 13 Laura Hope Crews 62 stage and screen actress died today after a four months illness Her career began at Woodward's Garden San Francisco at age four and resumed in 1898 leading to a long and distinguished run in theater and film.
Washington reports Rep Vincent of Kentucky urged a congressional probe after accusing Rep Maas of rendering aid to the enemy in a speech broadcast last night. Vincent said he was astounded by Maas remarks criticizing armed forces organization.
Tobruk abandoned by the Nazis during a headlong retreat is reoccupied by Allied forces as the Axis retreat in North Africa accelerates. RAF fighters reportedly shot down six Italian transport planes carrying German troops. Rommel's remains are blamed for a shrinking fighting force as Tobruk falls again to British hands and the pursuit continues across Libya toward Tripoli.
Mrs. James Calvin Cross, daughter of Mrs. Ralph Routon of Hone, serves as writer and researcher in the Washington DC bureau for Time and Life magazines. Previously with the War Department, she studies general news and features for both publications while Captain Cross oversees supply work in General Marshall's office.
President Roosevelt announced a very satisfactory Franco reply to his note that the American expedition to North Africa was not aimed at Spain. He had no information on whether Bay of Tunis approval was granted. European reports said Franco’s policy shifted from pro Axis non belligerency toward strict neutrality as Allied power rose in the Mediterranean.
Washington reports American submarines and bombers destroyed or damaged at least 11 Japanese cargo and transport vessels in the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. Four ships totaling about 37,000 tons believed carrying troops and equipment were attacked. carriers claim none sunk though bombs caused significant damage. In the Solomons land fighting lingers near Henderson airfield as Allied forces push Japanese from the Gorari area in New Guinea.
Allied headquarters in North Africa reports American pilots downed near Oran were valued at five gold dollars by local Arabs who aided their return. A finance officer had offered the reward after pilots delivered a leafletted message from President Roosevelt. the note urged humane treatment and safe return to American forces. The scheme also paid extra for recovered parachutes, despite prior rewards for British pilots.
Richard G. Maslock reports from Washington that Italy, facing a possible Allied invasion, shows waning morale and heightened defences while Mussolini urges resilience. German reinforcements may be diverted to Italy as food shortages linger and harvests disappoint.
The Arkansas Navy Recruiting Office will relocate from the Federal Building to the second floor of the Donaghey Trust Building at Seventh and Main Streets. Lieutenant H. D. Bradshaw announced the move, with the office to occupy the entire floor of the new quarters.
Washington reports the president was expected to sign the draft bill allowing 18 and 19 year olds to be called up by Christmas with about 800,000 eligible from a pool of 1.5 million. Maj. Gen. Hershey estimates up to 500,000 could be drawn into active duty across services, while the bill also reshapes deferments for farm workers and students and sets age and consent rules.
December 8 1940 British open first offensive against Italians in Egypt. January 22 1941 British capture Tobruk and take 25000 Italian prisoners. April 12 Tobruk encircled and besieged by Axis. December 10 Tobruk relieved. June 18 new Axis offensive. Tobruk again under siege. June 22 Tobruk captured by Rommel with 33000 British prisoners. November 13 Tobruk again in British hands.
In Little Rock on November 13 Attorney General Jack Holt advised First State Bank of Prescott that failure to request a hearing before the county equalization board and to appeal to the county court bars a taxpayer from recourse against an increased personal property assessment.
London reports a Yugoslav Information Bureau note that about a thousand Serbs, many women and children aged 12 to 17, were executed Sept 29 in Vukovar on the Danube. An additional 318 were killed in nearby communities, with more executions of 25 others for espionage in Nazi-occupied lands. Czech beheadings and Belgian officials’ claims are also noted.
Nov 18 dispatch reports Red Star says German attacks were repelled with heavy losses as fierce fighting raged around Stalingrad. Soviet bulletin notes defense holds and tanks and infantry counterattacks. Izvestia cites Black Sea fleet air raid on Maikop and artillery stalls river crossing near Tuapse with German losses. Southeast of Nalchik Red Star claims four German armored cars and a 105 mm howitzer unit were destroyed.
Washington reports Gen. John J. Pershing invited French soldiers to join Allied nations to secure France’s freedom. In a letter to President Roosevelt Pershing declared the Axis defeated at the Marne and predicted final victory. A ring-watch valued at $9000 is described as a tiny limepiece, smaller than an eye.
A jumble of brief notes reports a burglary during Mo San's two week absence and hints at a distant call while away. Other items include a shirt search near Tucson for a plane drop with missing papers and a license amid a chaotic report of a car strike near Santa Fe.
Allied forces led by Eisenhower advancing toward Tunisia with five American assault troops and the British First Army poised to cross the frontier within striking distance of Tripoli. Rommel retreats from Tobruk, abandoning the siege port as Axis defenses crumble. Allied air, sea, and ground actions intensify across French North Africa amid reports of German reinforcements and Vichy radio updates.
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