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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1942
Page
4
Our Daily Bread Sliced Thin argues that wartime efficiency should not override peaceful education. It cites Dr A Caswell Ellis on reading rates and warns against overemphasizing speed, noting growth and maturity require balanced schooling. The piece reflects on wartime lessons and the longing for normal, happier times.
Soden September 17 British air forces mounted a massive night raid on Germany's Ruhr industrial heart and a dusk attack on Wiesbaden, with up to 800 planes involved. The operation damaged factories and sparked heavy fires, while German defenses claimed substantial losses for the raids. American pilots serving with RAF spoke of widespread fires in the Ruhr valley, and British fighter patrols repelled daylight German raiders over the Channel.
A midnight blast at Winchester Repeating Arms in New Haven injured fourteen workers, eight taken to hospital and six to the plant hospital. The blast shattered the building roof and blew out windows. no one was reported seriously hurt. Plant manager Boak called the blast accidental and estimated damage at 10,000 dollars. The explosion was heard up to 12 miles away and woke sleepers across the city.
President Roosevelt voiced unalterable opposition to changing the farm parity price formula. In letters to Senate and House banking leaders, he warned amendments to anti inflation bills redefining parity could raise farm prices by altering labor cost considerations. He urged continuing current parity computations and cited past messages. Senate Republicans pledged cooperation to push anti inflation legislation, with McNary planning to draft amendments after a weekend meeting.
German and Soviet infantry clash in attics and cellars of Stalingrad's northwestern sector as the city gates finally open to invasion. Bombs fall, Red Army and civilians defend amid heavy air and tank assaults with both sides suffering numerous casualties.
In Hempstead county the Jumpstead county jail sits empty for the first time in years after a fire burned it late yesterday. The final prisoner, a soldier, was released late yesterday amid the disruption from the blaze and service member departures.
An anonymous call to Saratoga Springs officials triggered an air raid warning that led to 800 students being dismissed. Police hunt the caller. no protests were recorded. The piece also notes unrelated oddities about complaints and a button theft mystery in Topeka.
Coach Foy Hammons appeals to local fund to charter a bus or train for the Hope Bobcats to attend the Smariker game Friday night. Wartime restrictions block travel options and players are urged to contact the high school office to join the grid squad. The clipping notes a Canada 1941 value fact about honey and wax at 1,276,200.
Allied and Japanese forces clash near Port Moresby as the Owen Stanley range sees renewed fighting. Japanese assault from the south with mountain guns and mortars presses toward Ifogi and Lorimaiwa, with several thousand expected in the spearhead.
Tokyo reports Masayuki Tani a 53 year old career diplomat was named foreign minister. He will also head the Information board and succeed Shigenori Tojo who held the post provisionally since September 1. Tani supported the army’s continental expansion and helped establish the sphere policy.
Little Rock dispatch reports State Selective Service Director E L Compere announcing a draft quota far beyond prior levels. He says 18 to 45 year olds will be drawn as the army aims for 10 to 13 million men, with 4A and 3B reclassifications updated via supplemental questionnaires mailed to Arkansas registrants.
London reports British forces largely continue their week-old advance toward Antananarivo, seat of the Madagascar French administration, as talks for an armistice proceed without official progress from London. Governor General Armand Annet seeks talks to cease fighting with honor.
James Patton national president of the Farmers Union arrived in Little Rock today for a meeting tomorrow. Organizers plan to form a Southern Farmers Union from units in Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi and possibly Alabama.
Little Rock September 17 A Democratic platform calls for no new taxes and no tax increases while auditing state purchases. Governor Adkins, accepting a second term, pushes civil service by competitive exams, four year terms for officials, recall rights, and an early inauguration to enable a legislative program. He warns against blanket employment and urges voter approval of civil service and a constitutional amendment. Liquor laws must be tightened with stores confined to corporate city limits. Continued on Page Three.
Washington reports heavy US air strikes against Japanese forces in the Aleutians and Solomon Islands. American planes claimed multiple ships damaged or sunk, plus submarines and troop craft hit. In the Pacific, air and naval forces reported strikes on bases at Rekata Bay and Guadalcanal area, with ships lost or damaged and enemy counterfires battling back.
Mrs. T. M. Russell, 66, died at home after months of illness. Survived by husband three sons and three daughters, all of Hope and Fort Worth. Funeral at Florida-Cornelius funeral home Friday at 2 pm. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
Mrs. John D. Prescott Cornish, longtime resident of Nevada County, died Friday morning at home from a heart attack. Survived by husband, two daughters in Tulsa and Wichita Falls, and several siblings. Funeral set for Friday at 2:30 with Rev. S. P. Baugh officiating.
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