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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
2
War analyst Mackenzie notes Nazi underground units and spies threaten the Allied push into the Rhineland. Eisenhower bans fraternizing with German civilians to reduce risk, while civilians in no man’s land and espionage schemes complicate operations and morale.
Allied forces push toward Saarbrucken and the Rhine as Ninth and Third Armies advance past Metz. U S and French units seize key towns in the Vosges, with German counterattacks contained and ground tight near Julich and the Roer region.
Harrison officials report a second appeal challenging the Arkansas Labor Department law before the U S Supreme Court in Washington. Aubrey Hickenbottom, a Harrison auto dealer, had his appeal rejected as the court considered a new brief from attorney Charles M Hart. Floyd Sharp, former state war manpower director, says he has several job offers but declines comment on any runoff participation in Little Rock mayoral race.
Arkansas congressional delegation pushed the Blakley dam on the Ouachita river toward approval as Senate tentative authorization neared. The $11,080,000 project was added to the flood control bill by the Senate Commerce Committee and gained momentum this week.
The speaker recalls wartime espionage methods including carrier pigeons dogs and night runners plus windmill semaphore signals in France. He notes Allied agents in German territory and praises their ingenuity while wishing them luck.
New York November 23 six college games on Thanksgiving card led by Arkansas at Tulsa. Tulsa favored to win sixth, aiming to continue high scoring after Orange Bowl selection. Other games Denver Colorado Utah in Salt Lake City Missouri Kansas in Kansas City Wake Forest South Carolina in Charlotte. Maxwell Field Marauders beat Fourth Infantry Raiders 26-7 at Fort Benning with Johnny Clement scoring three touchdowns.
Washington reports total American war casualties in all theaters since the start of the war at 528,795. Army casualties through Nov 7 are 454,180 with 88,245 killed. navy casualties total 74,615. Comparisons show two week changes in killed, wounded, missing, and prisoners for both services.
War Department announced 2494 U S Army personnel wounded in action in Europe. The Arkansas group includes Pfc George E Albright Texarkana. Pvt Louie C Dorsey Amity. Pvt Arnold Faulk Magnolia. Pvt Fred L Funderburg Monticello. Sgt Alvie W Pate Fouke. 1st Lt Alvin L Rogers Jr Magnolia. Pvt Julius G Woodell Little Rock. and other named soldiers with their hometowns and family links.
Two Iowa sets of twins with identical names are in the armed forces. Richard and Robert McKim, aged 18 from Nevada, and Richard and Robert McKim, aged 19 from Mount Union, are serving in the Navy. The two families are not related. their parents have visited together twice, guided by a gnomonic projection map.
The legislation proceeds to a final approval stage affecting all approving authorities. Key figures indicate consensus is near, with committees and leaders signaling readiness to vote. Analysts note the measure could impact multiple sectors and timelines.
War Secretary Stimson blamed a supply and distribution problem for the overseas cigarette shortage tied to the current offensive. He said frontline troops are less affected, that C and K rations include cigarettes, and that priority is given to critical military supplies. Post exchanges in France and England halted cigarette sales to all but air forces personnel temporarily.
The Second Air Force football squad faces March Field without Lt. Glenn Dobbs who is out with a leg injury. Maj. Red Reese will rely on Lt. Ray Evans to lead the Bombers against Fourth Air Force at Denver as Indi an Jacobs recovers from a leg issue in Denver.
Paris dispatch reports Gen Eisenhower ordered court martial for personnel involved in cigarette black market sales. He mandates a full investigation and strict action as Communications Zone Headquarters plans to ration five packages weekly to combat troops and two to rear forces, with seven packs per week for front-line personnel.
The Daily Express in London deemed a Berlin photograph of Adolf Hitler a fake after facial measurements. Using a photo-microscope method, the ear size appeared inconsistent with Hitler’s age, suggesting manipulation. The report notes ears cease changing after age 21. Also, a Philippine English knowledge stat is mentioned.
U S Government auction offers two parcels in Miller County Arkansas near Red River in Homan The first includes a 3-80 Continental Gin with Mitchell cleaners and equipment on about three acres The second covers about 85.9 acres Bids due by 2 p m CST December 12 1944 at the Office of James D Hannah Region Business Manager 319 Donaghey Building Little Rock Invitations from James D Hannah Inspect by arrangement with Harry O Goodwin FSA Supervisor Texarkana Arkansas November 21 22 23 1944
Paris reporters note chorus girls in demand for more heat in theaters. They threaten to perform in snow outfits if dressing rooms remain near freezing, risking disruption of dance routines and audience reactions.
Our Daily describes five young quintuplets known as the Miles-Dionne sisters who refuse to become a queen despite public adulation. They cite too much sitting, too many obligations, and desire for freedom. The sisters recall simple joys like first communion, birthdays, and family time with parents and siblings.
War bond sales total 3 374 384 dollars, seven percent of Arkansas sixth war loan quota of 44 million, reported from 42 counties. Little River county leads with 5 862 dollars in the F bond series on the drive’s first day.
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