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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1943
Page
8
North Carolina sees scattered light showers this afternoon or early tonight with cooler temperatures in the north and central areas. South Carolina experiences little temperature change, slightly warmer along the coast with possible light showers in the extreme north portions.
The piece recalls Confederate generals Lee Longstreet Ewell Hill Early Gordon and their riders in a sunset parade, with dust and clinking equipment. It notes Confederate Memorial Day is observed to keep alive memories of the war and the Confederacy.
Allied communique reports U.S. Alexander's 18th Army Group advancing on Tunisian hills. French and Algerian divisions seize Djebel Mansour and other heights while German tanks are knocked out. Second U.S. Corps captures key height in Sidi N'Sir sector and Axis garrison in Heidous Valley is eliminated. Air forces resume heavy attacks despite weather, with several enemy planes shot down.
Great Yarmouth residents endure frequent Luftwaffe raids with sirens, shelters, and barbed wire beaches. The town has few shoppers and many families seek inland work and refuges while authorities fund mortgage relief and tax deficits to aid evacuees.
Easter reflections mix family meals war talk and faith as W A Bivins muses on expectations for victory in World War II. He recalls a Rowan County lineage, the dream of America, and urges support for war bonds amid spring wistfulness and sacrifice.
Newark April 26 The Celanese Corporation plastic division workers resumed duties less than 48 hours after a presidential directive to end the walkout. Local 12666 District 50 of the United Mine Workers voted to end the strike as the War Labor Board referred the bargaining dispute to the President for lawful adjudication. The CIO affiliated Textile Workers Union remains the certified bargaining agent.
Washington reports an expected Senate approval for a civilian supply agency bill. Sen Taft says the measure would vest Byrnes with final say on allocations among civilian, Army, and Navy agencies, elevating him toward an assistant president role despite WPB opposition. Senator Maloney plans to push the bill this week amid Easter recess delays.
Washington reports a looming floor fight over renewing authority to negotiate reciprocal trade agreements. Senator McNary calls for power to nullify any deal within 60 days. Hull seeks no amendments to the nine year program expiring June 12. AP poll shows 40 senators favor a three year extension, 19 oppose, 37 undecided.
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