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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1942
Page
2
Weather bulletin notes minimal temp shift for North and South Carolina tonight with values around 12 46 90 63 6 St 6 inches as reference, indicating small evening cooling and mild overnight conditions.
Hitler designates Russia as the decisive battlefield while the Leningrad front endures a third straight day of heavy bombing. Sixty three German bombers hit Leningrad with reports of civilian casualties and limited military damage as Red Army clashes persist nearby. On the central front the Red Army repelled German river assaults amid intense fighting, and Moscow radio tallies 2800 German casualties on the Kalinin front northwest of Moscow.
In a message read to Congress, President Roosevelt supported raising taxes and stabilizing farm prices, while opposing widespread credit and installment buying. He warned Congress he would seek further measures if the cost of living continued to rise, noting a 15 percent increase since autumn 1939 and the potential for substantial future gains.
In a radio style briefing, President Roosevelt presents a broad program to curb the cost of living during wartime. He calls for heavy taxation to keep profits reasonable, ceilings on prices and rents, wage stabilization, and promotion of war bond purchases. He notes labor policy, the War Labor Board will handle wage disputes, and stresses honoring existing contracts while encouraging savings and debt reduction.
The article reports on Hitler’s postwinter crisis demand for stronger dictatorial authority, seen as a sign of weakness by British and Russian observers. London papers debate whether a purge is coming, while Moscow radio interprets the move as acknowledgment of Nazi failure both on the front and at home.
About 300000 Tar Heels, ages 45 to 65, lined up at select service boards to register not for combat but to possibly fill out questionnaires on occupational qualifications. Governor Broughton planned to register in Washington. Lieutenant Governor Harris registered in Roxboro. Registration lasts 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. for those born between April 28, 1877 and February 26, 1897, amid wartime duty considerations and price anxiety.
Contributions for United China Relief continue to exceed the prior tallies as readers submit gifts. A correction lists donors and amounts. totals now show 2306 dollars and 15 cents with several new entries and past misprints clarified.
The report states the Russo-German battle will intensify as land dries and movement increases. Hitler remains dangerous after winter setbacks, and the Allies must marshal their strongest forces. The article notes the importance of civilian support in sustaining the war effort.
The Supreme Court ruled seven to one that evidence obtained by FBI listening devices in adjoining rooms may be used in federal criminal trials. Justice Roberts wrote the decision, with Jackson not participating and Murphy dissenting, citing national defense concerns from Pearl Harbor. The ruling affirmed the conviction of New York attorneys Goldman, Shulman, and Goldman for conspiring to file and withdraw a fraudulent bankruptcy petition to seize $400.
A wartime quiz asks about the meaning of gun unis used by American armed forces and what Australians mean by fair dinkum. It notes British airmen and ships attacked Rhodes and asks who controls the island. It also includes a tip about valve caps preventing dirt and air loss.
Washington April 27 Officials warn that fighting profiteering must avoid slowing war production. Proposals range from 6 to 10 percent profit limits on war contracts to broad revenue measures. Administration officials oppose strict percentage caps fearing reduced firm efficiency and higher overall costs.
Washington April 27 Leo T Crowley property custodian told the Senate Patents Committee his policy to seize enemy owned or controlled patents with substantial value and to make them freely available to American industry while not generally selling them at this time A separate fire department action prevented a blaze at National Food Stores warehouse 315 West Commerce Street amid a trash pile fire yesterday morning
A four in one stage show arrives tomorrow at the Paramount Theatre featuring the Billy Rose Beauties and the music styles of Harry James and Henry Busse. NBC’s Cal Gwin hosts as national comedians join the four performances at 2 10, 4 90, 7 10 and 9 20.
Dorothy Mae McCaskill, four months old, died early Monday near City at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Sheffield in Springfield community High Point route 4. Born November 3, 1941 in Montgomery County to Daniel David and Delilah Gillis McCaskill Jr. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the parents’ residence, Rev. D. A. McDuffie officiating. Burial in McCaskie family cemetery.
Religious leaders across the nation announced a four year Bible teaching program aimed at expanding church participation. In Reidsville plans were refined to start with nationwide conventions. Speakers included Dr J B Messick Dean of Eaton College Dr Edward D Grant of Richmond Dr J Quinter Miller of New York and Mrs Albert E Beebe of New York.
The ninth ship built at the North Carolina Shipbuilding Yards since work began little more than a year ago slid down the ways yesterday. The John C. Calhoun, liberty freighter built under contract with the maritime commission, was christened by Miss Jean Elizabeth Maclay, daughter of J Maclay, superintendent of hull construction at the yards. The exercises were brief.
Funeral services for Mrs Angie Candless 87 former resident of Guilford County Home were held Sunday at 4 pm at Sechrest Funeral Home with Rev Cecil Haworth officiating A quartet sang Precious Memories and Home of The Soul Mrs John Byerley accompanied on piano Pallbearers included R W Walker C T Ridge J C Heilig Samuel King D L Barbee and John Byerley Interment followed in Springfield Cemetery Also included is a Chicago market brief noting butter and egg price details from April 27.
The United Furniture Workers of America CIO and C. M. Wall and Son Inc. of Thomasville signed a contract granting a two and a half cent per hour wage increase and other benefits. D H Woodall said it is the first union management deal in the area’s furniture industry with a dues check-off, protected seniority during military service, extra holiday pay, a cash Christmas bonus, and potential future raises if living costs rise 10 percent.
Mayor O Arthur Kirkman will deliver the commencement address to Trinity High graduates on Thursday night May 7 at 8 o'clock. Principal F D McLeod announced. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev Clyde H DuBoise of Thomasville next Sunday at 11. Senior class night May 6 features the play Taste of Our Dreams directed by Mrs Gur ney Peace. Sixty two graduates with Lucia Redding valedictorian.
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