08 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1942
Page
1
The piece contrasts princely rulers in India amid Britain's dominion status push. It cites two styles of rulers, from a champagne loving young Maharajah to a humane Gaekwar of Baroda, noting most princes inherit absolutist rule despite some good works.
Soviet forces faced a German assault using about 100 tanks in Crimea but halted the advance with artillery and forced a retreat. The Moscow radio claimed 32 German tanks were left behind with heavy casualties. The Soviet information bureau cited large German losses elsewhere and noted increased aerial combat with 19 planes downed by Russia.
The War Production Board issued wartime rules limiting skirt and dress lengths and tightening styles for women. No longer or fuller garments, no frills such as French cuffs, balloon sleeves, or patch pockets of wool, and a two-piece unit price cap on suit and coat ensembles after August 17. Restrictions on wool apply tomorrow, with cotton and rayon rules June 19. Coats face no cuffs, no wool linings, and no sleeves cut.
In Rutherfordton on April, Claude Abrams 56, a Black man, was struck and died after entering the Laurel Hill home of Frances Ferguson. Officers say Ferguson used a 22 caliber public safety item and was alone with small children nearby. Coroner Hovis indicated no inquest was needed.
Alexandria, Egypt was bombed again early today after yesterday’s worst attack of the year that killed 52 and left 80 injured. The follow-up raid was light with few bombs and no casualties, as authorities and Premier Mustapha Nahas Pasha urged national mourning.
Rocky Mount April 8 Richarr Fountain Democratic Senate candidate charged Bailey opposed leaders in Congress defending shores and not true to North Carolina people. He called Bailey’s record barren and accused him of denouncing the recovery program and seeking anti New Deal papers and propaganda.
United States Army chief of staff General George C. Marshall and Harry Hopkins reach London for talks with British leaders on grand strategy for 1942 campaigns. The visit, likened to Pershing’s 1917 arrival, includes top aides and signals expected high level discussions on strategy and supply roles.
Tokyo says Japanese forces on Java captured 82,618 prisoners including 883 Americans. Among the captives 66,209 were Dutch, 10,163 British and 4,890 Australians. Reported Japanese gains include 1,059 tanks and armored cars and large artillery stocks. Imperial headquarters tallies 85 Japanese killed and 1,784 wounded.
At an all India Congress Party session in New Delhi India a new plan to handle Indian defense was presented by semi official sources as clearing a path to a national government and full wartime participation. Louis Johnson Roosevelts emissary aided mediation in easing a deadlock over Britain's defense autonomy offer and Cripps mission.
Clarence Sanford an Auburn New York university graduate and pilot in World War II bailed out over the Pacific after running out of fuel. Stripped to swim ashore he was saved when three Aboriginal natives spotted his silver crucifix and called out Jesus, number one man. The trio guided him 25 miles to Bremer Island mission before a pearl lugger brought him to Australia.
Governor Broughton welcomed Fairchild Aircraft Company to Burlington last night and promised state cooperation. North Carolina emphasized readiness for the nation’s war effort, noting preparation began before a declaration of war as the plant will manufacture training planes locally.
Mrs P Noble Simons a widely known pianist and organist and widow of a prominent cotton broker died yesterday in Brevard. Her death leaves a notable figure in local music and business circles.
A Commerce Department survey by Lou E. Holland shows small Midwestern towns near defense centers losing population due to workers' migration and enlistment. Kansas counties mostly declined. auto repair shops and filling stations moved away for jobs. shortages reduced rentals and property values as machine shops idle at low capacity. Continued on Page 7.
Berlin reports six of ten Norwegian vessels attempting a Goteborg breakout were sunk by German naval and air forces. Two ships escaped to Swedish waters, while Britain and Vichy broadcasts mention others reaching Britain. The German notice cites five ships totaling 26,000 tons sunk by naval forces and one 6,000-ton ship sunk by air power.
Washington April 8 Congress postponed further debate on limiting war profits until April 16. The Senate gave discretionary power over profits to the secretary of war secretary of the navy and chairman of the maritime commission in the war appropriation bill while the House had approved a flat six per cent limit. A joint conference on the big war bill cannot meet until mid-April due to recesses and delays after Easter.
Rome dispatch says the Italian high command claims increased Axis pressure in Libya forced the British to yield several advance positions. A British spokesman hinted of two new North African offensives but gave few details on locations or withdrawal extent.
Mrs Octavia Noolan Weathers 80 mother of Lee B Weathers publisher of the Shelby Daily Star died after a brief illness in Shelby Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon She was widow of A P Weathers former Shelby mayor A schoolteacher in youth and a pioneer in beautifying school grounds Survived by son Lee B Weathers Forest City another son J Flay Weathers Columbus Ga and daughter ee H Dixon Smith
The War Department announced an orderly withdrawal of American Filipino forces in Bataan to a previously prepared defensive position to rectify a penetrated line. The move follows sustained Japanese attacks aided by tanks heavy artillery and air power. An April 3 Rangoon raid by seven American heavy bombers was confirmed with damage to docks and port facilities and several fires started.
Malta faced its heaviest air attack yet as massed German bombers hit the island for round the clock raids. Casualties were not heavy. observers noted multiple Junkers and Me109 losses, while Malta’s 273,000 residents endured extensive bombardment and shelters.
Raleigh April 8 Charles A Cannon of Concord head of Cannon Mills Company Kannapolis was named to the State Highway and Public Works Commission from the Seventh Division to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Thomas R Wolfe of Albemarle Wolfe served six years on the commission He resigned to accept a commission as lieutenant colonel in the army Cannon previously served two years on the highway commission during Governor Gardner's administration His term runs until May 1 1945.
Australian War Council meeting in Melbourne follows a two hour conference between Prime Minister John Curtin and General Douglas MacArthur and aides. A war cabinet session is planned for tomorrow to discuss enlarging the Allied supply council to include shipping transport and medical equipment alongside its original duties. The briefing lists MacArthur Blamey Brett and Leahy among attendees. Curtin reported air strikes at Lae with direct hits on several enemy fighters and bombers.
President Roosevelt and his war production chief Donald Nelson publicly disagreed on wartime cash bonuses for workers in vital arms industries. Roosevelt opposed bonuses in war or peace time, while Nelson supported incentive pay to speed production. Nelson suggested merit awards as a targeted alternative, with applicability limited to major war industries. The disagreement signaled possible movement toward a resolution amid wage and hour tensions.
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