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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1943
Page
1
President Roosevelt urges the nation to buy War Bonds in the upcoming Third War Loan with a $15 billion goal. Hempstead county shows progress with $558,584 raised January through July toward a $536,500 quota, while veterans rely on bonds for postwar security and planning.
The Office of Price Administration raised blue-stamp values on four canned fruits and numerous other items to curb demand. Changes include No. 2 apples 10 points, 16 oz cranberries 10 points, No. 2½ peaches 27 points, No. 2½ pears 21 points, with other beans, pumpkins, squash, and dried fruits adjusted.
The notice lists ration details: Book 2 red stamps T U V W valid through August 31 for meat cheese and processed foods, blue stamps R S T through September 20 for fruits and vegetables, sugar Book 1 stamp 14 five pounds through October with stamps 15 16 for home canning, Book 1 stamp 18 shoes through October 31, gasoline coupons varying by region, and fuel oil coupons with last year and new season periods noting validity and gallon value. It outlines regional differences for gasoline and the new season’s fuel oil unit validity to January 3 1944.
Washington September 1 Representative Snyder urged that Selective Service resume inducting men aged 37 to 45. He said the army needs replacements and that fit men without dependents could serve domestically, freeing younger fathers for combat roles.
Scattered thundershowers cooled Arkansas heat last night and the weather bureau forecast continues of cooler damp weather tonight and Friday forenoon. FCA emergency feed and crop division prepared to lend funds to farmers to purchase feed, with A. W. Walker stating money exists but feed is scarce. The giant starling flocks in the United States trace to 60 birds released in Central Park in 1890.
London reports confirm a rapid German withdrawal from the Donets basin in Southern Russia after a series of Soviet offensives. Moscow claims heavy losses for Germany including 35,000 killed and 5,166 captured, with eight divisions routed. Sumy, near Kharkov, falls to Red Army, bringing Soviet forces within 185 miles of Kiev as Stalin praises troops in a fourth consecutive victory order.
Allied reports from the South west Pacific describe Japanese positions around Salamaua New Guinea eroding under Allied pressure. American and Australian forces advance along Scout ridge and toward the Francisco river, while PT boats and aircraft destroy supply barges between Vella Lavela and Koombangara. In the Solomons Santa Isabel island is reportedly evacuated, with New Georgia and Vella Lavella holding the line.
Hempstead County enjoyed relief from a blistering spell as the Experiment Station recorded .79 inches of rain yesterday and last night. The driest August in 40 years followed a severe stretch with only scattered showers since June 29, and temperatures averaged over 100 degrees for much of July and August.
Superintendent Paul Power announced Guernsey School will open on Friday September 17 with all students reporting for classification that day. Earlier reports had listed September 15 as the opening date.
War officials warn pulpwood shortages threaten the national war effort and call on 3,800,000 pulpwood region farmers to increase cutting. The War Production Board, with federal agency help, leads an aggressive campaign in the South, Northeast and Lake States.
Washington reports 7 500 casualties in the Sicily campaign as of early September, lifting total U S war losses to 70 872 with 105 446 in all services and merchant marine. McCloy cites breakdowns by service and notes more than 9 00 wounded have recovered.
Supreme Court records show a drop in appeals during summer recess with 131 appeals pending at the start of the fall session on Sept 27, including 12 criminal cases. Clerk Carl Stevenson cites wartime service difficulties for reduced litigation and service.
Danish premier Eric Scavenius who resigned after Germany seized control refuses to head a new government offered by Gen. Hermann Von Hannecken. Refugees report Berlin seeks a Danish civil authority while Germans retain martial law powers and punish saboteurs. Sabotage slows industry as Hannecken presses for a compromise in Copenhagen.
Arkansas reports that counties voting against beer sales may forfeit school fund revenues from beer taxes and permit fees. For year ending June 30 the common school fund received 30 708.79, the school equalizing fund about 247, and the agricultural extension service fund 108. Ashley Perry Izard and Fulton counties already outlawed beer sales with Clark and Hot Spring counties due to follow next Tuesday. Attorney General Williams said he will issue an opinion later.
A description notes crows as the most intelligent birds. The claim highlights their problem solving and adaptability in various contexts.
Imperial headquarters conceded some damage from the Marcus Island raid as 160 U.S. bombers and fighters hit the outpost near Tokyo. The Tokyo communique said U.S. planes shot down 12 of its craft while ground installations and planes suffered losses.
Hope post office will operate one city carrier delivery in the morning on Labor Day September 6 with no rural route service. Stamp and general delivery windows will be open 9 to 11 A M, while all other windows close for the day. mail will be dispatched and boxes filled as usual.
Allied air offensive concentrates on the toe of the Italian peninsula with fighters and fighter-bombers. Bad weather kept American Fortresses and many medium bombers grounded. RAF Wellingtons hit railway targets at Aversa and North Naples and the Iglesias zinc factory faced fighter-bomber raids. From the Middle East, British heavy bombers struck the Avis air field at Grottaglie near Taranto. all aircraft returned safely.
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