06 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1942
Page
1
The Hope Star reports on Allied unity and Soviet leadership with observers noting Britain and America seek a second front in Europe. The piece discusses how Moscow’s stance shapes Western planning and public expectations for a timely invasion.
Livestock at St Louis National Stockyards shows hogs mostly 15 to 24 lower with sows down 10 to 15. cattle and calves mixed with good and choice steers 13.75 to 15.50, cows and bulls lower. Poultry and produce in Chicago steady to unchanged with eggs and butter firm. grain and provisions trade slow amid price control uncertainty. New York stocks fade after brief gains. cotton prices move within a wide range amid ceilings concerns.
The article argues that Allied leaders seek a second front to divert German troops from the eastern front, with invasion through France as the decisive but perilous option. It notes that victory requires readiness and cautions that a failed invasion could leave Britain exposed, referencing the Dieppe raid as proof of danger. It discusses future U S and British landings in France as the likely path to defeat Germany.
A statewide program through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission plans a Hempstead County survey this month to map distribution and abundance of deer wild turkey quail squirrel beaver water otter fox and other wildlife. Field workers will interview farmers and sportsmen and record findings to guide future restoration and wildlife management efforts. Local coordinators Earl Barhan Harold Alexander John Kirby Roy Wond and others oversee the effort with support from the U S Fish and Wildlife Service under Pittman Robertson act.
J T Mercer district forester for Unit Nine warns in a wartime statement that forest fires threaten national defense and war production. Roosevelt proclaims Fire Prevention Week starting October 8 to encourage year round vigilance. He stresses forests supply food, medical proteins, wood alcohol for tires, lubricants, and timber for soldiers, urging citizens to prevent fires and support selective cutting for steady timber growth.
Rising tide of continued from page one describes rioting where one bystander was killed and 19 injured. It notes discord last week over King Christian’s refusal to allow a Trans Danish highway through Jutland to move German supplies to Norway. Prime Minister Orla Bhul opened parliament stressing freedom, while Oslo radio and Stockholm reports mention Hitler’s birthday telegram to Christian with a terse reply.
Lab tests of dried blood found on pavement in Oak Forest and added samples in West Little Rock were ordered today by detective H H Cousin in the search for 10 year old Delores Smith who disappeared ten days ago. A resident reported the smear and investigators will determine if it is animal or human blood as nearby dog tracks suggest. Archeologists in Nevada uncovered a basket of decoy ducks used by ancient Indian hunters.
Prescott News reports the 942 Nevada County Free Fair in Prescott on October 9 and 10 with livestock exhibits urged by fair officials. The Nevada County School Day parade moves to Saturday October 10 at 11 o clock with all county schools participating. Rodeo shows are planned three times October 8 and 16 with Gene Aubey horses featured. Theodore Elgin becomes new member of the local draft board succeeding CG A Smith who resigned effective October 8.
The Weslyn Guild of the First Methodist Church will meet at Mrs Idelle Crank s home with Mrs Christine McMahan as hostess at 7 40 p m Tuesday October 6 The W A L of the First Baptist Church will meet at the church Wednesday October 7 for a Mission Study program and all members are urged to attend Several local residents and relatives are noted as visitors guests or travelers including Mr and Mrs Coy Spradlin and their son from Nalhey Miss Helen Whitaker visiting with her mother Mrs Hubert Whitaker in St Louis two weeks Mr and Mrs Lynn Harrell and daughter Lynnell returning to Pine Bluff after weekend visits in town and Mrs George Newton arriving from Georgetown S C to live with her parents Mr and Mrs Talython Ditkinson while her husband is on U S Navy duty Other brief notes mention local movements and visits to Atkins Little Rock Philadelphia and San Antonio with various relatives named.
Australian forces advance on the New Guinea front near Lifogi and Owen Stanley mountains as Allied air strikes hit Buna. Reports say forward units have limited contact with the enemy, with unclear exact positions. Catalina bomber raids hit Buka airfield while airfields near Port Moresby are targeted. Seven miles from Myola lakes and 64 miles inland, the gap at Owen Stanley ridge is a focal point of the operation.
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