Allied air offensive in Africa and Europe debated
The piece argues for a second front in Western Europe to force Hitler to divert forces from the East. It compares RAF bombing impact with the San Francisco quake, notes substantial German damage including Cologne, and urges rapid preparatory work for a major invasion by American and British forces to cripple Nazi production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewitt
MacKenzie Low
Wendell
Europe
Africa
Iaid
E'Iman
Hitler
Egypt
Germany
Cologne
Paris
RAF
San Francisco
Market Report from St Louis and New York financial wires
Market report notes livestock prices at National Stockyards with hogs and cattle activity, plus New York stock declines on Guadalcanal anxiety. Also covers Chicago grain and poultry prices, and New York cotton movement in a narrow trading day. Key figures include hogs 14.00 to 14.75 per hundredweight, cattle mostly 8.30 to 15.75, and grain prices easing with rye weakness. Names of markets and dates included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis
Naional Stockyards
U. S. Dept
Chicago
Willkie Urges Allied Unity and Charter Promises
Willkie argues Allies need clear aims and world cooperation. He cites Russia and China asking for Pacific and world charters, criticizes lack of authorized representatives, and laments limited U S flow of war materiel and bomber support to China. He says his speech was not censored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Europe
Russia
China
America
Iran
Iraq
Turkey
United States
Willkis
Carrier Wasp Reported Lost in Solomons
The carrier Wasp, 738 feet long, reported lost in the Solomons with about 10 percent of crew missing. Survivors described torpedo strikes, chaos aboard, and rescue by destroyers after abandoning ship. Other carriers remained active as Guadalcanal battles continued. Allied forces bombed Japanese ships and bases across New Guinea and Timor while Darwin endured air raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomons
W. C. Chapman
Chapman
Miami
James Wilbur Turner
Iter
Atlanta
Mediterranean
Malta
Navy
Guadalcanal
Porter
Florida Island
Buna
Port Moresby
Darwin
Australia
Milneay
Vacancies for 1170 Teachers in Arkansas
The Arkansas education department reported 1,170 teaching vacancies in public schools as of Sept 25, with 275 from retirement and 634 teachers recalled. The shortage is blamed on wartime labor shifts and military service. Rural schools may not open or close early. many teachers seek higher wages in war plants. The report notes a drop in teacher calibre and many new hires are first-time teachers or recalled retirees. The federal fund for kindergartens for war workers' children is welcomed. rural neglected children need educational opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas
Httle
Tll
Anon
Department
AP Answers Anti-Trust Suit Charges
The Associated Press denies government charges of monopoly in a New York district court filing. It argues a free press requires independent news gathering and distribution by its member newspapers and rejects government power to regulate or compel membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
United States
Upeunaing
Manapaly
Tnere
United States District Court
Southern District of
Chicago
Righ
Congress
Nation Pays Continued from Page One
National message from a wartime era, praising the Navy importuning public support. The address stresses resolve against tyranny and commitment to victory, urging citizens to back naval efforts with patriotism and resource pledges. The oration frames the war as universal duty with optimism about eventual success.
Care of Stove Demonstrations Here this Week
Mary Claude Pietels Jr and committees present two demonstrations with Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company at City Hall on Wednesday October 28 at 2 and 8 pm. Topic Victory Care of Your Essential Cooking Devices Your Gas Stove. Miss Erdline Bowden will bring Price Administration updates. Hope volunteers assist with the program. Credit offered to those who attend food and nutrition classes. Focus on home conservation, equipment care, and inflation relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Claude Pietels Jr
Consumer Interest and Food and Nutrition Committee
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company
City Hall
Erdline Bowden
Little Rock
Office of Price Administration
Consumer Interest Committee of Hope
C. B. Wilson
Arkansas Louisiana Gag Company
Japs Claim 28 Battles North of Santa Cruz Islands
The claim sets from Tokyo describe two Japanese carriers and a cruiser damaged while asserting vast American losses north of Guadalcanal. U S Navy reported severe damage to one carrier and a Porter damaged destroyer, with broader claims of sunk ships on August 25 to October 25 and a Santa Cruz clash lasting from dawn to night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Cruz Islands
Solomon Group
U.S. Navy Department
Guadalcanal
U. S. Navy
Wasp
Navy
Tokyo
U.S
U. S
Lexington
Coral Sea
Midway
Sans Cruz
Santa Cruz
United States
Navy's unity and courage rally nation in wartime pledge
A militant call declares nationwide faith in the Navy's mission to defeat foes and preserve America's role among nations. It lauds the combined effort with the Army, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, emphasizing resolve and unity in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone Junction
Army
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
America
D A R Has First Meeting of the Year in Prescott
The Benjamin Culp Chapter of the D A R met at Mrs. Al Buchanan's home with Mrs. Carl Dalrymple as co host. Mrs. Charles Thomas presided and led a conservation program. The event included a social hour with pastel fall chrysanthemums and purple sage decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toplc
Benjamin Culp
al Buchanan
Carl Dalrymple
Charles Thomas
Dalrymple
T. C. McRae, Jr
Society Notes From Fayetteville and Nearby Towns
W F Denman Jr a University of Arkansas Fay atteville guest of his parents Mr and Mrs W F Denman Mrs Jessie Porter weekend Hot Springs visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H B Reese Mr and Mrs Orren Ellsworth in Little Rock visiting relatives Mrs Leon Carrington and Mrs R B Hardy Saturday guests of friends in Hope Mr and Mrs J W Teeter weekend guests their daughter Betty Teeter Arkansas State Teachers College Conway and son John Teeter Conway Lt Douglas Waters was
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F. Denman, Jr
University of Arkansas
Fayatteville
W. F. Denman
Jessie Porter
Hot Springs
H. B. Reese
Orren Ellsworth
Little Rock
Leon Carrington
R. B. Hardy
Friends In
Hope
J. W. Teeter
Betty Teeter
Arkansas State Teachers College
Conway
John Teeter
Douglas Waters
Qwen Walters
Bee Campbell
Kentucky
U.S. Army
Edna Ruth Walters
Denton
Pex
Texas State College For Women
I. Berkey Bishop, Jr
du Martin
Marjorie Bush
Bubbles Bush
Yarkana
Rey
Troy Wheeler
Nacadoches
Bale of cotton sells at 32c per pound at local pool
Hempstead county farmer HT Bumpers yesterday sold a bale of cotton to Tom Kinser Cotton Co. for 32 cents per pound, the highest price here this year. A prior bale brought 3244 cents. Bumpers expects cotton seed will yield more than the boll. Coker Wild was paid $166 for a 520 pound bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumpers
Hempstead
Tom Kinser Cotton Co
Collan
Coker Wild
Auxiliary Police Oyster Supper At Fair Park Tonight
The Hempstead County Auxiliary Police plan an oyster supper at Fair Park tonight. Corbin Foster, secretary treasurer, said all members are urged to attend. The note also records several local visits and departures, including Corbin Foster’s weeklong visit with parents and Edna Ruth Walters returning to Denton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
Fair Park
Corbin Foster
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Market Report
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Helen Hesterly
Kenneth L. Spore
Methodist Church
Anti-Saloon League
Unnions
Miss Moode
Sam O. Logan
Presrott
A. M. Denman
William F
Dale Denman
Lofton Stuart
McGehee
Nevada County
Cys
Penney's
Cynthia
Dean Nedra
Dressy
Cdl
Penney
Anly Lea
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