War Censorship and Press Access Described by British Officials
The article discusses censorship in wartime Britain, citing statements by Brendan Bracken and Rear Admiral Thomson on information control. It notes the tension between public need for updates and military secrecy, highlighting how officials determine what can be released to uplift morale while preventing enemy advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brendan Bracken
Navy
Army
Thomson
Bracken and
Markets Closed For Columbus Day And Thanksgiving Observance
New York markets joined in observing Columbus Day while Canadian and U S securities and grain markets also remained closed for Thanksgiving Day in the Dominion. Livestock and produce reports from St Louis and Chicago show hogs near steady to mostly lower, cattle lightly traded, and poultry prices steady to firm with varied regional prices for hens, broilers, and turkeys.
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New York
United States
S.T. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U. S. Dept. Agr
Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Springs
U.S
Idaho
Colorado
Minnesota
North Dakota
Bliss Triumphs
Cobblers Commercial
Wisconsin
Bliss Trumphs
Chippewas
Five-year Tire Thieves Convictions Upheld by Court
The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed five year prison terms for Charles Freemann and Neil Williams of Manila for stealing an automobile tire from Charles Gibson of Lake City on January 24. The decision reversed Pope chancery court and held the evidence sufficient to sustain the convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craighead
Charles Freemann
Neil Williams
Manila
Charles Gibson
Lake City
Pope Chancery Court
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pope Circuit
Jessy L. Bell
Russellville
Iry Ray
Harriett Patterson, Rison
War reporters and the press censor debate in Britain
A debate in Britain questions whether war correspondents are vital to morale. An admiral describes world news briefings for crews as essential while weighing keeping enemy forces in the dark against allowing public scrutiny. The censor seeks a balance between informing the public and strategic secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Keepi
Jeffers Says Use Any Needed To Win War On Rubber
Senator Overton questions a cotton rayon swap as Jeffers defends rapid rubber production. Jeffers insists only his job is to win the war and use any resources, regardless of monopoly fears, amid a heated committee exchange about tire materials and postwar plans.
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Jeffers
Senator Overton
D-La
Smith
Pb - SC
Bankhead
D-Ala
Keeler
Megs
Municipal Court Docket October 72 1942
Disturbing peace cases led to cash bonds forfeited from L. K. Luck and Horton Smith. Several defendants pleaded guilty to drunkenness and were fined ten dollars. A list of individuals forfeited cash bonds for drunkenness and other minor charges appears, naming Buddy Bryant James Adams Harvey Bedard Truman Downs and others.
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L. K. Luck
Disturbing Peace
Horton Smith
Chambers
Jess Atkins
Bertis
W. E. Goodwin
John Phillips
James Reynolds
Arankenness
Buddy Bryant
James Adams
Harvey Bedard
Truman Downs
H. Epps
Tom Gray
C. M. Rogers Biz Royal
General Smith
Jim Thomas
Sam P. Tefteller
A D Erwin Completes Pre-Flight Training in San Antonio
San Antonio aviation center reports Arthur D Edwin of this city as part of a large cadet class that finished firefight training and advanced to primary flying schools across the Gulf Coast Army Air Forces Training Center.
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San Antonio
Texas
Arthur D. Edwin
Gulf Coast Army Air Forces Training Center
Yoke Oxen to Be Feature of Hampstead Show
Two yoke of oxen owned by C l u t Turner of Patmos will star as the parade attraction at the Hampstead County Livestock and Poultry Show on Friday October 16 1942 The four oxen will drive a large hay wagon through the streets of Hope and riding tickets will be offered to those buying War savings bonds or stamps The 4 H Club sponsors expect strong interest in this pioneer era display highlighting historic transportation and war bond support
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Clut 4
Turner
Patmos
Hampstead County
Hope
Hempstead
Sappo
Rowdy
Usla
Malelace
Promotion of Woodrow Rogers at Fort Bliss
Technical Sergeant Woodrow Rogers, Fort Bliss Texas, is promoted to Technician Fourth Grade Sergeant in the Service. Announcement by the Public Relations Office notes the promotion is effective immediately in recognition of her materials application and duty.
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Fort Bliss
Texas
Wooodrow Rovers
Balations
Bill to Outlaw This Year's Election Tax Faces Denial
A bill to outlaw this year's election tax and poll tax schemes is described as aimed at preventing illegal voting and funding school upkeep across several Southern states. Proponents insist taxes are necessary, while opponents challenge the intent and legality of the measures.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Ississippi
South Carolina
Arkansas
Texas
Virginia
Georgia
Enemy Believed in North Africa and Britain Actions
Trial center of about half a million population. A small number of bombers struck Britain on their first night attack with casualties and damage noted. The war in North Africa remained a race to build up striking force and supplies. Allied air offensive designed to disrupt Axis preparations. British patrols reported inaction on land while Axis claimed air activity. In Port? Saturday attackers suffered losses. at least 14 shot down and eight fighters damaged.
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Britain
North Africa
Axis
United Nations
Sfor
Ers
Damighter
Staff Sergeant Clifton C East Promoted At Atlantic Base
Staff Sergeant Clifton C East has been promoted at an Atlantic air base after graduating from Instrument School on September 15, 1942. Son of A P East of Ross, Ark, he previously attended Central High School. East was promoted to Staff Sergeant on October 1. Mediterranean sponge use history noted in brief.
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Atlantic
Clifton C. East
My Air Forges
East
A. P. East
Rosston
Ark
Central High School
Supreme Court to Review Medical Case in DC
The Supreme Court agreed to review a Medical Association petition in a District of Columbia case involving alleged activities against a government employee health group. About 300 petitions were filed as the court opened its term after a four month recess, with a ruling on presidential wartime powers anticipated.
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Washington
Suuptcine
Ameri
AL Group
District of Columbia
Medical Association
The
Medical of
United States
Aainst Brauo Health Association, Inc
Enoch L
Nucky) Johnson
Alantic City
Max Warner
Stephen G. Zyon
Harrisburg
Communist Party
Churchill Rejects Second Front Debate in War Policy
Churchill says leave strategic choices to armed forces and notes Britain’s lone stand. He rebukes German ministers and Hitler for fear, praise of military victories, and calls revolts and commando raids a source of crime and misery. He sees doom approaching for Hitler’s regime.
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Joachim von Ribbentrop
Goering
Hitler
Britain
Churchill
Hillen
Nornings
World's Largest Hog to Show Here on Tue and Wed
Buffello, the world's largest living hog, over four feet high and 1,465 pounds, will be exhibited with the Rainbow Show in Hope near South Reed Street at the Henry Hotel from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on October 13 and 14. Children enter free with an accompanying adult.
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Buffello
Hope Big
South Ree Street
Henry Otel
Fayetteville native earns Silver Star in Pacific action
Maj. Gen. George C. Kellney announced that 32 United States Army Air Force officers and one medical officer received Silver Stars for gallantry in action in the Southwest Pacific. Among them is Lieut. Earl R. Kingsley of Fayetteville, praised by General MacArthur, a former Fayetteville resident whose parents, Mr and Mrs Ross Kingsley, now live in Clinton.
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MacAriair
Australia
Amaj
George C. Kellney
Southwest Pacific
Tadly
United States Army Air Force
Gallanry
Gneral Douglas Macarelet
Fiiefly
Fayetteville
Ark
Earl R. Kingsley
Daviglas MacArthur
Pacific
Fayetteville Bay
Ross
Ross Kingsley
Clinton
Helen Kingsley
University of Arkangag
War Bond Talk Echoes Navy Secretary Knox Message
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox notes the United States has advanced further in wartime training and equipment than in any comparable period, urging continued support for war bonds to secure future readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Secretary of Navy
Frank Knox
Churchill condemns Hitler war prisoners abuse and hostage shootings
In a wartime address Churchill accuses Hitler of terrorizing prisoners of war and hostages held in Norway, Belgium, Holland, and France. He says the dictator will shoot hostages to break national resolve, while flouting remaining conventions. The speech frames Nazi brutality as a deliberate strategy to humiliate and crush Allied resistance.
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Hitler
Churchill
Norway
Belgium
Holland
France
British Blaine Nazis in Prisoner Squable
London reports Britain officially charged Germany with violating the Geneva convention by binding prisoners taken at Dieppe. An authorized order before Dieppe allegedly directed binding to prevent paper destruction. the government says the order was later countermanded and prisoners were treated humanely.
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London
Germany
Dieppe
Britain
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