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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1943
Page
1
The Star recalls the start of World War No 2 on September 1 1939 with a day by day look from that week. It notes German air raids over Warsaw and Britain and France declaring war, then reflects on the five year conflict, Axis persistence, and democracies’ mobilization and current momentum.
The DNB reported another German retreat on the eastern front in the Donets basin southwest of Voroshilovgrad. Berlin radio broadcast the dispatch via Associated Press noting a planned withdrawal to shorten the front and form operative reserves. The communique said Soviet attacks in the Mius Ralusk Vyazma sectors were beaten off after violent combat.
Moscow dispatch reports the Red Army smashing the eastern front fortifications from Taganrog to Smolensk as Vassiliy Sokolovsky’s western front begins an offensive on key railway and road hubs. Soviet infantry and tank forces breach the Ugra river line and enter Glukhov, clearing German garrisons and driving deep into occupied zones.
The notice lists ration validity for meat cheese and other items. Book 2 red stamps T U V and W expire August 31, blue stamps R S T expire September 20, sugar Book 1 stamp 14 5 pounds through October with stamps 15 16 for canning. shoes Book 1 stamp 18 good through October 31. gas coupons vary by region with different gallon values. fuel oil again with last year period through September 30 and new season period through January 3 1944 worth 10 gallons per unit.
Stockholm reports Danes remain defiant under German occupation as King Christian X and Queen Alexandria appear publicly in Sorgenfri castle area. Eyewitnesses say executions and troop repression fail to dampen Danish resolve, while crowds in Lyngby cheer the monarch amid strict bans.
Nick Gregovich founded a wartime community near Fort Huachuca promising a baby bond for each newborn. He fulfilled the promise seven times and the eighth bond went to a child born to Mr and Mrs Nick Gregovich in Nicksville Arizona.
Pope Pius XII urged world leaders to seek a just peace and a new dawn of peace in 1943. He spoke 14 minutes on Vatican radio stressing mediation for all belligerents and warning against inciting conflicts, as war nears its fifth year and nations endure immense strain.
A Japanese broadcast declared U S warships and many planes attacked Marcus Island at dawn. The communiqué broadcast from Tokyo said enemy planes raided Minamitsu Shima and shelled the land by naval guns. The island lies 1200 miles from Tokyo and 900 miles northwest of Wake Island. The report warns Japan must strengthen defenses.
Gas line tax receipts in August reached 966 22587 dollars, the highest since rationing began last December. The August 1943 total was only slightly below the 1 074 401 from August 1942, while total receipts from 31 taxes fell about 300 000 from a year earlier to 2 507 164 dollars. The article also notes the chorus frog as the smallest vertebrate in the United States at seven sixteenths of an inch.
RAF heavy bombers pounded Berlin in a 45 minute night raid inflicting great damage as part of a renewed offensive. Mosquito bombers hit Berlin twice after a prior saturation raid while German defenses fielded swarms of fighters and searchlights.
Soldiers and volunteer fire-fighters halted a major blaze near Sulphur Springs burning over 1500 acres of timber and farm land. Captain C W Shirley and State Forester Fred Lang reported control reached 2 am, with the arsenal safely protected by a wide fire belt. Other ranger units fought fires near Haskell Magnolia and Warren.
Governor Adkins said the acute drought in Arkansas forced him to postpone a planned vacation. He will stay in the state through mid September to monitor feed shortages forest fires and to visit state institutions.
Allied heavy bombers flew a 1000 mile round trip from North Africa to strike Pisa rail yard and airfield facilities. Liberators hit Pescara and Salerno railway systems as British battleships joined coastal bombardments near Reggio Calabria and Cape Pellaro, with enemy losses cited and some Allied aircraft shot down.
Governor Adkins appeals to cottonseed processors to preserve Arkansas livestock by reserving feed for home use. He notes a severe drought causing a critical feed shortage and potential herd sales, urging processors to act as good neighbors amid state regulations.
Allied reports detail heavy air and ground attacks around Wewak Salamaua and Marcus Island. Liberators bombed Wewak airfields. Marcus Island raid proposed by a carrier task force with ships and planes en route and possible progress.
Washington reports Arkansas department stores see July sales 34 percent higher than 1942 and first seven months up 39 percent. Independent retailers total 14 percent higher in July and 10 percent higher for January–July. Little Rock stores up 25 percent in July and 34 percent for seven months. Fort Smith stores up 41 percent in July and 21 percent for seven months.
Wet forces gain another victory in Huntington Diamond township voting 66 to 59 to allow continued legal sale of liquor beer and wine. The Aug 3 election was postponed after Joe Parker challenged Initiated Act No 1 in Sebastian circuit court. Judge J Sam Wood upheld the act. The article also notes an odd aside about sailors eating 542 pounds of food daily.
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