MacArthur Moves Swiftly to Counter Anti Western Feeling
AP analysis notes General MacArthur’s occupation of Japan progresses smoothly, aiding Western aims in the Orient. Beob ard gossip says Tokyo’s surrender was a crucial step, but dissent persists as Japanese forces abroad resist defeat. Mountbatten reports Japs in Southeast Asia struggle to accept loss and obey surrender orders amid broader Allied rehabilitation efforts.
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MacArthur
Japan
Orient
Dewitt MacKenzie
East Asia
Anyene
Far East
Ecomore
Tokyo
Mikado
China
Indonesia
Pacific
Jhese
Lord Lewis Mountbatten
South East Asia
Russia
Manchuria
Hope Star listing historic details and staff credits
The Hope Star published in Hope Arkansas lists its 1899 founding, 1927 Star of Hope consolidation, and 1929 merger date. It notes weekday editions by Star Publishing Co with C E Palmer and Alex H Washburn as officers and editors, and provides office address, press details, AP and NEA designations, and subscription rates.
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Star of Hope
Consolidated
Star Publishing Co., Inc
C. E. Palmer
Alex H. Washburn
Star
South
Walnut Street
Hope, Ark
Empire on the continent ends as surrender shifts balance
The article notes an empire on the continent facing collapse despite the surrender of the mother country. It states such schemes became impossible when Red armies swept across the Manchurian border, altering strategic prospects and regional power.
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Manchurian
House Votes for Standard Time Sept 30
Washington Sept 12 The House voted to turn the nation clocks back one hour on Sept 30 to replace War Time with Standard Time. The Senate was told the army wants the draft to continue until next July and will likely vote the same.
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Washington
House
Senate
Cemetery Working Cleanup at St Paul Cemetery
The St Paul cemetery will be cleaned Friday September 14. Friends are urged to come or send donations to support maintenance and caretaking.
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St. Paul
Heavy Rains Endanger Arkansas Cotton Crop Prospect
Heavy rains threaten Arkansas cotton yields as several counties report extreme rainfall totals from 8.2 inches in Bee Branch to over 5 inches in Mulberry and Subiaco. Officials warn continued rain and cool weather could sap the crop and hay harvest, needing hot dry weather and frost for best results.
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Little Rock
Bee Branch
van Buren
Arkansas
Aubrey D. Gates
Arkansas Agricultural Extension Service
U. S. Weather Bureau
Mountainburg
Mulberry
Subiaco
Ozark
Fayetteville
Harrison
Jonesboro
Corning
Batesville
Wake Island Hero Describes Long Japanese Siege and Evacuation
Devereux, surviving Wake Island garrison commander, recalls 12 day defense against 200 planes and naval guns, counting modest American losses while noting 12 planes downed and ships sunk. He details prisoner transit to Shanghai and Japan, then later command at Utashinai as evacuees received aid.
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Devereux
Wake Island
al Martin
Roanoke
5Th Air Force
Deveaux
Hokkido
Wake
China
Shanghai
Japan
Korea
Hokkaido
Utashinai
Utsahinai
Demobilization Push Aims For 6 Million Out by July 1
Army officials testified to lawmakers that discharges reached 360000 a month in early September and promised to accelerate to 600000 monthly by December. With 71 separation centers planned and rules for hardship releases liberalized, the Marines expect 600000 discharges per month by December 1. Senators pressed for justification of occupier forces and relief for limited service soldiers while Senator Johnson urged faster demobilization and clearer criteria for eligibility.
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Robert P. Patterson
Patterson
Edwin D
Johnson
Colo
Europe
Pacific
Robert M. la Follette
Wis
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Navy seeks own prewar stands over blaming disaster
The article notes Navy leaders favor independent prewar positions instead of a broad inquiry. Senate and House leaders would avoid appointing military and naval committee members, raising the likelihood that Senator Scott Lucas of Illinois could become chairman. Other named senators include Homer Ferguson of Michigan and Owen Brewster.
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Senate
House
Scott Lucas
D., Jr
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Owen Brewster
Spa Racing Unaffected by Hotels at Oaklawn Park
Hot Springs sources say four major hotels will be kept by the army to care for liberated Japanese prisoners until November 20 and are not expected to disrupt the Oaklawn Park meet set for November 5 to December 8. Oaklawn Jockey Club plans no racing permit yet but anticipates routine approval based on past filings.
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Oaklawn Park
Oaklawn Jockey Club
Arkansas Racing Commission
Hot Springs Club
Commission
Tokyo Leaders Announce Demobilization of Imperial Headquarters
Tokyo officials led by Admiral Toyoda and Gen. Shimomura reported to Emperor Hirohito the abolition of Imperial Headquarters and ordered demobilization of staff. US forces prepare arrests of war crime suspects, with Filipinos including Jose Laurel likely to be captured at Naha. Only Tojo and Shigemasa Shimada remain in custody. General SikiYama’s death cremation planned. Ogata linked to no Black Dragon ties, removal from war-crime list debated.
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Soemu Toyoda
Navy General Staff
Sadamu Shimomura
Mitsumasa Yonai
Imperial Palace
Hirohito
Imperial Headquarters
Amezu
Domei
Japan
Eighth Army
Naha
Jose P. Laurel
Manila
Tojo
Shigetaro Shimada
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Shimada
Yokohama
New Grand Hotel
MacArthur
Gen
Sigiyama
Hatagaya Kosoba
Ogata
Black Dragon Society
Cemetery Work Planned at Forrest Hill
A cemetery work will take place at Forrest Hill located 10 miles east of Hope on Friday September 14. The event invites volunteers and work crews to assist with maintenance and cleanup duties at the site.
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Forrest Hill
Hope
Grand Master of Masons to Visit Hope on Friday
Dr. F. D. Henry of Whitfield Lodge No. 239 announced that D. F. Lud wick, Grand Master of Masons of Arkansas, will visit the Whitfield lodge Friday night September 14 at 8 o clock. The district deputy Grand Master will attend. All masons are invited. The refreshments committee will serve Hempstead County's Famous Watermelons at the conclusion.
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F. D. Henry
W. M
Whitfield
Fiery Balkan talks center on peace treaties and regimes
Moscow signals back the Groza government in Romania and seeks to shape postwar treaties. A nine day Moscow conference announced arms terms, reparations shifts, and return of fleets while L B and E U pressure to uphold armistice. King Mihai may abdicate amid Soviet backing amid Yugoslav election concerns.
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Moscow
Romania
London
Washington
Petru Groza
Russia
Black Sea
Danube
Groza
Gheorghe Tatarescu
Soviet Union
Mihai
Fisher
Balkans
Balkan
Peter
Yugoslavia
Byrnes
Marshal Tito
Possible House leadership names span Democrats and Republicans
In Maine the House considered who might be the ranking Democratic member with Rep. Robert Ramspeck of Georgia mentioned. Republicans discussed options including Reps. Wadsworth of New York Allen of Illinois and Brown of Ohio for potential leadership or investigative roles, while Dewey Short and Forest Harness on military affairs faced possible elimination from committee consideration.
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Maine
Robert Ramspeck
James Wedsworth
New York
Leo Allen
Illinois
Clarence Brown
Ohio
Wadsworth
Allen
Brown
Dewey Short
Forest A. Harness
Ind
House
McKellar
Rayburn
Poultry and Produce Market Report Chicago and St Louis
Chicago market shows live poultry steady with mixed egg receipts and unchanged butter. St Louis market notes hogs steady with some early gains, cattle and calves active with mixed ranges, strong spring lambs and higher packer bids, vealers steady, and overall livestock activity at National Stockyards with prices varying by class.
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Chicago
ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
New York Cotton Futures Rise Amid Thin Offerings
New York cotton futures strengthened as deferred contracts faced hedging and profit taking. By late afternoon, prices added 30 to 95 cents per bale with Oct at 22.91, Dec 22.98, and Oct 22.96. Final quotes showed gains of 20 to 65 cents.
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New York
Wheat futures rise on govt shipping to Europe
Grain and Provisions Chicago reports the government ready to ship large wheat quantities to war-torn Europe, boosting futures by up to a cent. Wheat closes 1 2 to 7 8 cents higher. corn up 1 4 to 5 8. oats and rye mixed. barley steady.
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Chicago
Europe
Harley
New York Stocks Rally Ends Weak Session In Quiet Trade
A late rally steadied prices after a session of generally lower moves. Closing quotations were slightly mixed as the market firmed in the final hour. About 1,200,000 shares changed hands amid the comeback.
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New York
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Hempstead
Nevada
Howard, Miller and
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National Advertising Representative
Arkansas Dailies, Inc
Memphis, Tenn
Sterick
North
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New York City
Madison Ave
Detroit
Mich
W. Grand Blvd
Oklahoma City
Terminal
New Orleans
Union St
Grandma
Nature
Doan
Dean
Bob Elmore
Texarkana
Theo Long
Hope, Arkansas
Montgomery Ward
Harry W. Shiver
Hope Appliance Co
East 3Rd St
Frank J. Hill
By William Ferguson
Bering Strait
United States
Russian
U.S
Kiwets
Rowe
Corp’s Wrecking Yard
West Hope, Ark
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Market Report
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Redaian Semel Aaa
S.A.S. Pho
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Kansas City
Chemurgy
America
Kansas
Texas
Pras
Tou
F. T. Ridley
Kansas City Southern Bldg
Kansas City, Mo
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