14 Nov 1944
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1944
Page
1
Brief item notes military training for Alex H Washburn tied to Our Daily Bread program. Detailing enrollment, location and duration with minimal context. Public notice emphasizes support and eligibility for service stipends and official briefing.
In Little Rock the Arkansas Education Association council rejects compulsory peacetime military training. The piece argues national security rests on health and physical fitness, vocational training, and a disciplined society, contrasting with calls for universal conscription and a continuing Legion program. It notes Switzerland Sweden and Holland maintain peacetime drafts and discusses postwar balance of power.
London reports that Eire will not pledge to bar refugees from Axis powers seeking asylum. Undersecretary Paul Emrys-Evans said De Valera would accept fugitives if justice, charity, or national honor required, but would deny entry if aliens harmed neutrality or Irish interests.
Britain and France near a regional Western Europe pact to counter Germany in peacetime. Belgium and the Netherlands likely join. Norway Sweden and Denmark could follow. Spaak may visit Paris as talks advance on postwar security arrangements and potential broader blocs.
The Tokyo radio reported 400 American planes attacked Manila and Cavite, damaging warships while Japanese fliers claimed 34 planes shot down. The broadcast noted 80 carrier based planes raided Clark field and that ground facilities were largely undamaged. Additional raids were reported on Mindanao Cebu and Negros islands with various losses on both sides. In a separate item, W R Stinnett died when his car was crushed between a building and boxcars at a railway loading dock in Little Rock.
A district investigator from the Little Rock OPA arrived in Hope to probe Six-Seven-Nine and Yellow Cab taxi firms after police found twelve stolen tires taken from Arch Wylie filling station. Neal Elder and Bob Cornelius, linked to the theft, were bound for Hempstead county grand jury. Elder confessed to taking tires for sale to Cornelius, who then sold six tires to the taxi firms.
Washington reports that opposition to postwar universal military training has grown, delaying hearings. Senate and House committees show little movement with leaders saying action may wait until next year. Critics include churchmen and educators while veterans groups back the plan.
Local guidance advises occasionally shifting furniture in Spots to prevent rug crushing and wear. Regular rearrangement helps preserve rug fibers and maintain even room wear.
Frank Prist, 30, Acme news photographer, was shot by a Japanese sniper while in the Ormoc sector. He becomes the fourth war correspondent killed in action since the Philippine campaign began and the 13th in the Pacific theater. Prist photographed U.S. troops from Buna New Guinea to the Philippines and died waiting for a replacement to return home.
Berlin radio confirmed the sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz off Norway by six ton British earthquake bombs. The loss clears the North Atlantic threat as Royal Navy ships redeploy to face Japan. remaining German surface ships are confined to the Baltic.
State winners in the 1944 Future Farmers of America contests announced last night include Poultry Dester Barton Delight Meat Lewis Sutton Bismarck Farm Record Maurice Herd Paragould Egg marketing Billy Akin Monti cello Wildlife Conservation Fordyce Chapter Reporting Dale Woodcock Rogers. Caster cups under furniture legs prevent carpet damage.
Hempstead county official canvass shows 2900 votes cast on November 7 with 32 of 33 precincts reporting. Totals list races from President to County offices and amendments, including Fulbright, Laney, Harris, and Stump tallies and various county officials.
The Presbyterian Men plan a 7 o clock supper at the church this Thursday night. All members and friends are urged to attend for a meal and program. Frank McGibbony leads the group in its 11th year.
The Star offers half rate subscriptions for service members worldwide. Report address changes promptly. free changes but temporary addresses may cause interruptions. For APO/FPO subscriptions a written request from the serviceman is required, with an official stamp. Keep track of expiration dates, especially for overseas readers.
American forces of Patton’s Third Army stormed Fort L Yser and Fort L Aisne south of Metz advancing from the Hospital forest across a nine mile front. The Fourth fortress falls as U S troops push toward Metz while Seventh Army expands bridgehead and the Moselle defense lines tighten.
Littl Rock reports only 26 of Arkansas 75 counties had sent general election returns to the secretary of state by Friday, with Friday the deadline for certification fast approaching.
A sergeant, nicknamed Okie, who embraced a promotion role and saw his unit reject him, was stripped of stripes after returning from a late leave. He lost respect, faced AWOL consequences, and returned to private rank, playing guitar only for a small circle.
General MacArthur reports Japanese forces in Leyte attacked Ormoc approaches stalled by American artillery as U S Army units push from three sides. Observers counted over 600 Japanese bodies, with air and riverine support aiding the Leyte operation.
The Union Thanksgiving Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church at 10 o'clock on Thursday November 30. The Rev Henry B Smith pastor of St Mark's Episcopal Church will preach. An offering will be taken for local Christmas charity. The Hope Ministerial Alliance sponsors and members participate.
Washington announces retail price reductions on beef and veal tongues by one to three cents a pound starting November 20 due to lower wholesale ceilings and an original pricing error. At the same time beef veal lambs and mutton sweetbreads rise by one to two cents a pound.
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