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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1942
Page
2
World War II analyst Joseph C. Grew argues that dismantling Japan's military caste and eradicating militarism in Germany are essential for lasting peace. He urges to crush Hitlers dictatorship, remove military power, and place Germany under Allied control to ensure civil society and global safety.
August 31 1942 at Municipal Court several defendants faced charges of disturbing the peace drunkenness and incorrect parking. Fines posted ranged from 1 to 16 dollars with several cash bonds forfeited or dismissed per the docket listing including Robert Han Daisy Nichols Seaborn Bumphus and Claud Wilson among others.
British sources say Rommel began earlier than expected as Allied reinforcements flowed from the U K. Rommel’s supply lines are harried by air attacks and he may attack before more Allied strength arrives. British circles expect Alexander to stop the Axis drive and possibly strike back, aiming to push the enemy from North Africa and open routes to overseas operations. The Cairo communique notes strong enemy columns and ongoing tank and infantry fighting, while Italy reports only activity and many prisoners.
The speaker argues postwar policing must continue for years to curb rearmament. A colossal propaganda effort is needed to undo Hitler and Japanese militarist influence, focusing on children and youth. Conquered peoples may resist, but with proper leadership, Germans and Japanese can become useful members of society. Further remarks depend on circumstances.
Market totals show hogs at 10,000 with steady to strong prices and cattle at 6,000 with mixed demand, while New York stocks edge lower on inflation and war news. Grain futures rise with wheat near six week peaks and cotton slips after Texas crop damage reports amid inflation policy uncertainty.
Elementary and Negro schools are listed with teachers and roles. Names include Luke Allen Mrs Ray Andrews Mrs Nallon Wylie Hazel Wall Miriam Porter K J Blakeley Myrtle Yerger English registrar J A Harris vocational agriculture Mattiew Rainey home economics Tyler Rainey coach and science Clovis Tippett social science and English E N Glover Latin and mathematics T A Hamilton English and mathematics Lucinle Harris health and social science band director to be supplied Elementary Schools Shover Street School Georgia Yerger 1st grade Ella Yerger 2nd grade Mary Lee Jones Alfreia Walker ard prade Naomi Yerger Ethel Bizzell 4th rade Emma Copper Florine Ray aidrade Mary 8 McColm 6th rade Rosenwald School Lula Benton 1st grade Irene Hamilton 2nd grade Mt Hebron School M McFadden 4th 5th and 6th grades Nova Carmical 1st 2nd and 3rd grades Mt Olive School E M Williamson Highland School Ola B Wands
Early yesterday Rommel sent forces including armor toward El Himel mat, about 25 miles south of Hi Ala mein. Our light forces engaged them immediately and fighting was in progress. A northern Italian feint was repulsed with loss, according to the war office.
Paul L Haid, 63, president of the Insurance Executives Association, a national body of fire insurance companies, native of Newcastle, Pennsylvania, died last night.
Leslie Huddleston Post No. 12 of the American Legion will hold a special chicken barbecue Thursday night September 3 at the local Legion hall. Announcement made by Olie Olsen past commander and T. B. Cornelius adjutant.
The article notes the spending tax debate ongoing from page one with rebates and a committee decision limiting the next excess profits taxable income to 80 percent, setting a higher overall maximum beyond which corporate taxation should not grow.
Arkansas boards may begin inducting married men late in October with uncertainty over married men with children. Draft officials note many boards have exhausted immediate supplies of categories 1 and 2 men but still defer some single men for occupational or other reasons. A camel can drink 15 gallons of water at one time and needs as much water as its size would suggest.
Hempstead county farmers designated themselves as Parity Boosters to push fair prices for farm products under Farm Bureau plans. Mrs. H. H. Huskey and Arkansas Farm Bureau staff outline parity as the basis for agriculture and industry pricing. Additional boosters and meetings are set as A. B. Short visits Hempstead County.
Chinese troops storming Chekiang intercept and rout Japanese reinforcements rushing toward Kinhwa. Another Chinese column advances toward Nanchang while U S planes strike Myiskyina airfield in northern Burma. Fires burn along railway storage area as bombers score direct hits.
Cincinnati report by Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines states a ten year hospital expansion plan is being accelerated. The Veterans Administration is decentralized for efficiency and life insurance support already aids many families of fallen service members. More than 3,760,000 life insurance applications with a face value of 20 billion dollars have been received from servicemen. A churchyard working is scheduled at Evening Shade community on Thursday, September 3.
British agency dispatch notes Japanese forces launching a strong attack on Kokoda sector west of Port Moresby as Australian troops fall back then steady. Milne Bay sees Australians mop up scattered enemies while Okinawa style jungle fighting continues. UN bombers strike Lee base near Port Moresby and Buna encampments. Chungking says Japan’s Rising Sun set and more islands may fall. The prehistoric saber-tooth tiger was not a tiger.
Belfast authorities ordered U S troops to stay off Belfast streets tomorrow amid rising tension over IRA plans to attack American and British forces in Northern Ireland. Police report a large cache of arms and explosives tied to the IRA and 17 people detained for questioning as investigators probe a plot strong enough to threaten the Ulster capital. An armed man with a tommy gun was killed during a raid on a farm arsenal nearby.
Washington reports shrinking U.S. rubber reserves amid wartime needs. Estimates place annual military demand around 860,000 tons for 1942–43, while civilian use shrinks. The Truman committee cites stockpile failures and regulatory limits as reasons for shortfalls and notes prewar plans to build a 700,000 ton reserve.
Royalty deed filings dated August 14 1942 and August 20 1942 record transfers of oil and gas interests in multiple sections of townships 15 and 5 west near 24 West. Parties include Eunice Triplett and Roman auteron with wife to M A Shaw and Waldron with wife to Te st Hawn. Descriptions cover NWY SEY Sec 11 SW SWiK NEY Sec 10 NEY Sec 14 Sec 16 N% Sec 1 and related parcels across Sec 8 10 11 14 16. Continuous references to royalties and interest amounts.
American industry absorbed most rubber brought into the country while Dutch supplies waited for ships. By mid 1941 the Office of Production Management curtailed non defense use but heavy crude rubber orders delayed reserve deliveries until October. The rubber stockpile may prove America’s salvation in this war.
Governor Adkins said Arkansas state penitentiary lavoro shortage worsens as war draws manpower away. About 1,200 inmates work 9,000 acres at Cummins and Tucker farms plus leased land, far below normal 2,100 to 2,500 inmate population. Crop focus includes Catton, vegetables, feed, and a large canning plant. Other state farms like Benton dairy and Alexander girls school also report shortages.
Utilities commission in Little Rock ordered Arkansas Power & Light and its subsidiary to supply detailed information before a hearing on AP&L’s plan to sell water systems in 20 towns to Arkansas Municipal. The filing lacked 13 required items including inventory, appraisal, and 1941 operating statement. The Arkansas Smelting Co protested discriminatory natural gas rates by Twin City Pipe Line, asking for a cut to nine cents per thousand cubic feet. Twin City must respond by Sept. 14.
Dr. Frank Vinsonhaler, 78, father of the University of Arkansas Medical School, died at his Little Rock home after prolonged ill health. He led the medical school from 1927 to 1939, expanding its facilities at MacArthur Park and Little Rock City Hospital. A native of Grafham Missouri, he studied at Columbia and other universities and commanded the American base hospital in Vichy during World War I. Surviving are two daughters, a son, and two brothers.
A rear cafe fire in Dardanelle destroyed three buildings in the business district early today. Losses were estimated at 26500 by officials and merchants. a fire wall saved three other structures. The blaze began at the Jordan cafe and swept a dress shop run by Mrs H O Pledger and the Scott Hardware Co store. Power lines were destroyed, leaving the city dark for six hours.
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