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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1945
Page
1
A Tokyo letter by Alex H. Washburn in Our Daily Bread reports on postwar life, cultural observations, and daily routines. The piece reflects on urban pace, local customs, and the role of religion in everyday Japan.
James Thrasher shares a World War II diary entry from Tokyo Bay detailing a two hour seaplane flight over Tokyo after Japan’s surrender. He notes widespread destruction, a near empty city, and hopes for surviving photographs including Hiroshima, while describing duties aboard USS Hamlin and the Tokyo Seadrome. He praises U.S. aid and reflects on postwar relief needs and missions.
The administration proposes a three point reconversion tax relief package to Congress. It would repeal the 3 percent normal tax on individuals and the excess profits tax on business and roll back wartime excises by July 1. Total 1946 revenue loss estimated about 5.19 billion dollars with broader relief for middle and lower income taxpayers.
The U S Bureau of the Census reports independent Arkansas retailers had 12 percent higher sales in August 1945 than August 1944, with an eight month gain of 5 percent over 1944. Fort Smith rose 20 percent and Little Rock 10 percent from 1944. City size groups varied from 7 to 19 percent gains.
Hempstead circuit court convened this morning for the October term and recessed after an organizational meeting. School matters lie ahead Tuesday before a recess to Monday October 8 for civil cases, with criminal docket set for the week of October 15. The article also notes the first real settlement at Sydney, Australia on January 26, 1788.
Basel welcomed Raymond Rogers a Detroit native on furlough as the ten thousandth American through Basel. The Swiss offered a watch, he declined, but recalling it belonged to the Army he accepted the timepiece.
Prohibitionists filed in Hempstead county court a local option petition to call an election on making Hempstead county bone dry. Eighty four petitions listing about 1600 names filed with County Clerk Leo Ray, claiming over 15 percent of the poll tax list. A hearing is set for Monday October 15 before County Judge Fred Luck to consider the petition.
The Hope Star will begin publishing General Jonathan M. Wainwrights memoir This Is My Story on October 8, exposing the fall of the Philippines, Corregidor, and four years of Japanese occupation. The exclusive serialization came after a six figure bidding by King Features Syndicate, with Wainwright drafting notes in White Sulphur Springs.
Larry Crosby head of the Crosby Research foundation claims a simple defense exists that could detonate bombs miles away without locating them. He says the secret would be shared only with authorization to compel fair play, and notes the attack would protect against other nations seeking the bomb.
American occupation authorities began a search for untold gold and currency seized from Japan as Allied forces closed three banks in Tokyo and other cities. Col. Kramer announced asset seizures while bankers denied hidden funds and the government prepared to cooperate.
The second of four Douglas Skymaster C-54s in the Globester world run is set to depart at 6 15 am Greenwich time for a 1485 mile daylight hop to Calcutta. The journey shows 5883 miles flown and 14254 miles remaining with stops at Karachi Lu liang Manila Guam Kwajalein Johnston Island Honolulu and closer to Washington.
The Roosevelt loan case splits the Roosevelt committee along party lines with two contrasting reports. Democrats back the Treasury action allowing a $196 000 bad debt deduction for Elliott Roosevelt while Republicans argue the deduction violates tax laws and public policy. They call for recovery of revenue if the deduction stands and note President Roosevelt helped arrange the debt settlement.
The Star announces an annual subscription deal for Hope students heading to school. A nine month subscription costs 4 dollars anywhere in the United States.
James BE. Pat Todd, 44, a World War II veteran, enrolls in a two year agricultural course at Pennsylvania State College. He may be the oldest World War II veteran pursuing higher education under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act. Todd served in an anti aircraft unit in New Guinea and is among about 200 veterans enrolled at Penn State.
The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments on appeals over Revenue Commissioner Cook’s revocation of the Glazer Wholesale Drug Company liquor permit and denial of a new permit. The case tests whether courts may interfere in liquor regulation with a decision due next Monday.
London Oct 1 The council of foreign ministers pressed for a Balkan peace plan with the Soviet Union resisting signing unless its treaty demands are met. Molotov urged that Britain the USSR and the United States alone draft the peace acts with Romania Bulgaria and Hungary. Delegates stayed past 1 a m debating the issue as informal talks likely before tonight.
Saigon reports Annamite servants loyal to French households face brutal retribution as rebels press the war for independence. Johnny the Majestic kitchen roustabout cowers at every rifle crack while British troops shelter in the riverfront hotel housing American correspondents led by Lt Col Tex McCrary.
United Press reports a settlement at two Detroit refineries, Aurora and Keystone, ending 35 cent hourly wage disputes as 40 hour weeks approach. Government conciliation efforts continue while broader strikes press for wartime pay and reconversion needs.
Little Rock reports Union County asked for 600 more poll tax receipts bringing county total to 9300 and state total to 412200 with a midnight October 1 deadline for voting through October 1 1946. County plus statewide figures include Miller 6000 Hempstead 6500 Quachita 7200 Columbus 5700 and Garland 11100. More than 400000000 pairs of shoes are produced annually in the United States.
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