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Friday, Moy 28, 1943 End War Conference May Mark Final Stage of Global Conflict -I. Washington. May 28 of the strategy conference between President Hoosevell and Prime Minister Churchill was viewed some quarters today as marking the beginning of the final phase of this global war a in which the United Nation dselined to undertake full offensives mid the Pacific. The end of the historic meeting was announced by Mr. Koose- jVell late yesterday, lie said simply "complete agreement" had been reached on future What those plans are will come known only as they in action.

The wording of the president's 'statement, however. suggested that when the conference began there were questions of vast stra- in both, Kurope plans, be- unfold Igical importance which required answering to the satisfaction of both and American leaders. The fact, as Mr. Roosevelt indicates, they have now answered leaves no doubt that decisions of supreme importance have been made. The president's statement said only this: "The conference of the rn- bined staffs in Washington has ended in complete agreement on future op-rations in theaters of the war." Thai the war against Japan received Ihe fullest was made clear by Mr.

Churchill in his address lo Congress. Yet it was equally clear that there had be-on no change in Ihe grand slra- tegy previously agreed upon lo smash Germany first and Japan The Oil Industry Gives Thanks To B. R. HAMM He was long ago rated a success in the Automobile installing the Dodge-Plymouth agency in its own modern building is a magnificent example to business men at this particular time. We congratulate him for having given courage to all business, by this expression of confidence in his Country, his Industry, and his Town.

For this renewal of our faith in the future we again congratulate him. M. S. BATES, Distributor Gulf Refining Co. Products second.

In (he absence of any hints ns to what the conference accomplished in cither the military or political fields, Informed persons here speculated on the probab- lily of severn I future developments: The present strategical bombing of Germany will be followed by an Allied invasion of the continent this summer. will develop ill limes and places where limes and places where the all- Amorican drive In throw Hie Japanese 10 Aleutian islands bo- wllh a surprise flanking attack on Atlu rather than a frontal assault on Kiska. The war in Ktirope is expected to be won by soinetinje next year at the lalesl. but Hie conflict in the Pacific may run on until Ifl'lfi or to reliable estimates. The forces available for use against Japan's Pacific flank have been greatly increased.

President Roosevelt revealed nt a recent 01 conference lhat bulk of American strength already was in the Pacific. those forces grow sufficiently strong and the lime is right, there probably will be an American thrust which will so directly threaten Japanese vital interests that the Japanese fleet will be compelled to fit-lit. Destruction of thai fleet, is generally considered to the primary objective of the American naval high command. Occupation of new island bases, now that the Southwest Pacific have been secured, is secondary to that purpose. But Japanese strategy has become so defensive within Hie last six months that they no longer appear willing to Hunt for a position which they do not need vitallv.

Their failure to make a counterattack by sea on United Stales forces at Atlu island i stands in direct contrast to the long struggle they pul up for Guadalcanal not only doomed Iheir garrison there but also at their main Aleutians base on Kiska. The weakest spot in the Allied ring around China al present, observers here agree, is on the continent of Asia. China which could be made a formidable offensvie base, is isolated from British and American arsenals except by air transports from India. Deopeii- iii" of the Burma road remains the number one task of the Allied forces in India so bulk supplies may be moved into China rapidly. The presence of Field Marshall Sir Archibald Wavll the Allied chief in India, and his top sea and air officers in Washington for Hie Roosevelt-Churchill talks gave considerable weight to speculation that a drive to brek I Japanese hold on Burma is a primary objective of Hie high command.

Participation of Russia in the war against Japan would quickly solve the problem of bases from which to bomb (he main Japanese islands, but this may not be possible at least until the war in Europe is won. Legion Auxiliary to Sell Poppies The Ameriran Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a Memorial Day Poppy sale Saturday, it was announced today. The sale, an annual event, will be under the direction of Mrs. McCloughan. AIRCRAFT JOBS OPEN For Trained Men and Women For full particulars listen to KWKIt Monday, thru Friday a.

m. Sunday night 8:20 p. in. Also Electric Welding Write to Shrevcporf Aeronautical Institute Room No. -142 Grim Hotel, Texarkana Congratulations To B.

R. For His Splendid New Motor Plant The Oil Industry shares his confidence in the future of America and her highway transportation system. We honor B. R. Hamm not only for his 23 consecutive years representing the same line of motor cars, but for having faith to prepare today for the business of tomorrow.

C. V. NUNN, Commission Agent SINCLAIR HC OIL PRODUCTS HOPE STAR, HOPE, ARKANSAS Search Begins for Idle Farm Machinery Washington. May 28 1 The War Kood Administration embarked today on a nationwide search for idle farm machinery, annnuiieiiig it would be requisi- lloned by the government and distributed where it is needed most lo boost food production. The WI'A promised farmers a reasonable price tor such machinery.

How much could bo salvaged for release to production areas lias nol been estimated. A said a windfall of farm implements was left by Japanese removed from their west coast farms after Pearl II a and this probably will gel lc firsl attention in the campaign. The county war boards have boon instructed In look around for machinery not being used now, or excpctcd lo be put inlo service this slimmer. Their findings will be submitted to state headquarters with recommendations for acquiring specific pieces and the State War Board chairman then is lo proceed wilh Ihe purchase. Owners will be paid coiling prices or "fair appraisal" values if not have been established, and the equipment will be resold to farmers who need it.

In making their recommendations for requisitions, the county war boards will certify (1) whether Ihe owner of (he machinery is known to them (2) that he is nol a member of the armed forces: and that he has been notified that the machinery is needed and has refused to negotiate with a responsible purchaser. Where the owner is nol known lo the war board, the board will report the amount and kinds of machinery involved. circumstances under which it is being held, and ils precise location. Also, the county war boards must, certify to their slale boards that the machinery is needed to meet food production goals within Hie localities and that responsible purchasers can be found for the machinery when it is requisitioned. The county war boards will post public notices that Ihe machinery will be requisitioned and sold at a specified time and place.

Deaths Last Night By The Associated Press New York, May 28 Mrs. Luigina Arnone Di Cicco, 73, widow of the one-time "Broccoli King" of Long Island and mother- in-law of Mrs. Gloria Vandcrbilt Di Cicco, died last night. William H. Me Surely Chicago, May 'if, 1 Justice William II.

McHurely, 7B. for HI years a member of the Illinois Ap- pclale Court, died last night. Food Parley (Continued From Page One) eyes fixed on war expanded of wheat let it be known, that the dominion lo Ihe north hopes the conference- will do nothing which might nullify a world wheat agreement, signed at Washington last year. That agreement Involving Canada, Argenlina, Australia, the Uniled States and Great Britain is designed lo promote postwar stability of wheat prices and supplies. Consumers were cautioned by Chairman Richard K.

Law of the British delegation against expecting a quick achievement of conference aims. In a broadcast, law said it would be absurd to suppose that "problems of this complexity can be finally solved by a conference al Mot Springs or anywhere else." "Im not saying thai the problem won't be solved. It, will be. All I am saying is thai if I work thai has been begun by the nations represented here is carried to fruition, a generation or two from now, the problems that perplex us won't be the a in problems that, baffled us Ion years ago." The conference was preparing reports and drafting resolutions for submission to the final plenary session, tentatively set for June 3. Byrnes to (Continued From Page One) ural and industrial resources for military and civilian needs, for the I effective use of the national power not in the armed forces, for the maintenance and stabilization of the civilian economy, and for the adjustment of such economy lo war needs and contitions." Washington.

May 28 President Roosevelt created a new Office of War Mobilization today to be directed by James F. Byrnes, who will exercise virtually complete powers over all home front war. The new office is to: Develop unified programs and establishing policies for maximum 'isc of America's natural and in dustrial resources for military and civilian needs for effective us of national manpower outside the armed forces for maintenanc and of civilian economy and adjusting that economy to wartime conditions. Byrnes is giving up his job as economic stabilization director, and that will be taken over by Judge Fred M. Vinson of Kentucky, now a member of the United Slates Circuit Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia.

Vinson served in Congress for 14 years before he went on the bench and Queen to Screen Rosemary LaPlanche, winner a Miss America beauly queen tille, will soon be seen oh the screen now that she has a movie contract is considered an authority on tax- alion and economic affairs. The new Office of War Mobiliza- Lion was acuted in the Office of Emergency Management in the president's executive office. Therefore it will be subjccl lo th "direction and control of the president." The executive order setting it up said il was lo unify activities of federal agences and deparlmenls "ctiL'aged or concerned wilh production, procurement, distribution or transportation of military or civilian supplies, materials and products and to resolve and determine controversies between such agencies or departments." Lefty Grove, former groat Philadelphia and Boston pitcher, was beaten thirteen straight times by Washington before he could score a triumph. Elbie Fletcher, Pirates' firs won a newspaper con test as the best schoolboy baseball player lo break inlo the big leagues. ODT Restricts Use Vehicles Sunday Washington, May 28 I7P) buses, trucks, fire engines, and other commercial ve- licles must not be used in Memorial Day or other parades, the Office of Defense Transportation ruled today.

Pointing out gasoline is allotted to commercial vehicles only for essential operations, ODT said an jperalor who uses his vehicle parades, or in other non csscn- pursuit's, may have his gasoline allotments reduced by the imount of his non essential operation. Livestock Group Plans 1943 Show Little Rock, May 28 1 A five member committee was named by Col. T. H. Barton, president of the Arkansas Livestock Show Assoc- iallon.

today lo select a site for the 1043 show. On the committee are ttoward Slebbins, Dave Brundfesl, and Joe N. Martin, Little Rock; Clyde Byrd, El Dorado, and Judge J. E. Chambers, Danville.

Martin said they may decide next week. Bluff and Little Rock have been mentioned ns possible sites. A definite decison has not been made to hold the show but many livestock breeders have expressed themselves as favoring one. Hope Firm Gets Big War Contract Little Rock, May 28 The Arkansas Machine Specialty of Hope has been awarded a Navy contract for approximately $10,000 worth of cast iron kitchen griddles, Dislrict Manager A. M.

Lund of Ihe Smaller War Plants Corporation announced. Lund said the war had sharply reduced the Hope firm's peacetime volume of auto trailer and metal truck body business. GRAIN AND PROVISIONS Chicago, May 28 Rye rallied fro mine day's lows today after declining about a cent, but could nol recoup all of Ihe previously lost ground. Some local traders took to the buying side in a much lighter trade than has characterized recent sessions. Some hedge selling appeared in September wheat and all contracts of that grain weakened.

Thero were reports of cash wheat being offered more freely in the west. Oals sank on commission house selling on the basis of fairly liberal imports of Canadian oats into this country. At the close wheat was lower, July $1.43 September $1.44 corn was unchanged, July $1.05, oats were off and rye finished 1-4 lower I to 1-8 higher. SOMETIMES-ON SOME CALLS-THE LONG DISTANCE OPERATOR WILL limit your call to 5 minutes. Others are waiting' Long Distance calls go through about as fast as ever.

But sometimes there's an extra-heavy rush on certain to war-busy places. Whenever that happens, the operator will ask you to limit your Long Distance calls to 5 minutes. The idea is to give everybody a fair share of the wires. That gets to be more and more important every day. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CO.

PAGE FIVE- We Congratulate B. R. For the enterprise and success that have made it possible for him to move the Dodge Plymouth agency into its fine new building. And we doubly congratulate him for faith and confidence in the Automobile Business to make this investment now. The Hotel and Restaurant Business, like the Motor Industry, has a great stake in seeing America return to her peace-time role of a traveling nation and we have absolute confidence that she will.

Congratulations again to B. R. Hamm! DIAMOND CAFE HOTEL HENRY Ralph Bailey and Buck Powers Congratulations To B. R. HAMM From Building Industry We are proud to have helped make B.

R. Hamm's big building a fine modern home for the Dodge-Plymouth, agency. We furnished the glass and construction material that went into its remodeling. It is a motor plant worthy of a city many times Hope's we congratulate B. R.

Hamm for a large and progressive accomplishment. HEMPSTEAD LUMBER COMPANY.