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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
2
Cloudy and mild conditions with periodic light rain through forenoon. Clearing tonight and a mild, pleasant Friday with gentle winds and no significant temperature extremes.
Special to The Enterprise Thomasville April 27 S Braden of High Point spoke at the weekly club meeting noon Wednesday He described youth centers in High Point and the work and figures showing a decline in delinquency Visitors included Phil Grand Dr J R Ter Bryce Lockwood Bobby Crews and Red Kennedy.
The text describes Allied movements around Burma, noting Stilwell's forces backing Japanese retreat and a push toward a railway town. It mentions Manpin connected by roads to Kamaing and a ringboard setup for an operation toward Pyaung, with emphasis on strategic positioning near the Mogaung region.
The piece argues the true measure of a nation's war effort is its will and total cooperation with allies, not blood shed or loaned aid. It contends the United States, Russia, and Britain each contribute in different ways and stresses unity with Sweden against potential German attack.
Dispatches describe p-s forces pushing six miles in the east Taung Valley in the last 24 hours while Chinese units move along the west side, reportedly occluding about 12 miles northwest of Manpin the day before yesterday.
Captain John M. Thornton, U S N will replace Captain Maurice R. Pierce, U S N ret, as commanding officer of the Lakehurst naval air station on May 2. Thornton, formerly at Weekville NC, served at Lakehurst 1932 to 1937 and helped rescue Akron crash survivors and Morro Castle incidents. Rear Admiral Charles E. Rosendahl remains head of naval airship training at Lakehurst.
Admiral Nimitz reported continued attacks in the Pacific with Sev enth Army Air Forces Liberators dropping 36 tons of bombs on Truk atoll and a pre dawn raid on Ponape 440 miles east as Japanese defense faltered on Matsuwa. The action followed a morning assault on Shumushu where Matsuwa offered little resistance.
Japanese forces push westward in northern Henan overrunning about 1800 square miles in nine days. Loyang town, once a major Chinese center, is increasingly threatened as dawns the Lunghai railway front from Chenghsien. China reports show famine threatened regions and record crops delayed.
Federal authorities, led by Taylor as operating manager, extended a contract with a CIO union while the government prepares to run Montgomery Ward plants in Chicago. Biddle and Carusi advised, with Army guards at offices. Avery and key attorneys resisted. Dewey calls for a special House investigation into the action.
Greenville S C April 27 after a spirited discussion this morning by the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church the proposal for union with the Presbyterian Church U S was referred to a committee to study a basis of union and report back this afternoon or tonight recommendations will then be opened to debate by the general session the synod will be in session until Saturday
Fatal accidents in and around American homes totaled about 31 000 in 1943, up roughly 1 000 from 1942. The figure reflects domestic safety trends during the wartime era.
Post Office officials report High Point area girls write more to overseas servicemen than to domestic troops with a three to one ratio. Dispatcher J. S. White notes overseas letters outnumber domestic ones. clerk Robert Royal says purchases favor 6 cent stamps for overseas mail over 8 cent stamps for domestic camps.
In Washington on April 27 the seditious conspiracy trial for 30 defendants was delayed as James True failed to appear citing critical illness. Judge Edward C. Eicher ordered a coroner to inspect True’s home and recessed court. A defense attorney for Mrs. Elizabeth Dilling of Chicago was dismissed to save expense.
Russian communiques claim renewed attacks and heavy fighting across the front. Transports and ships suffer losses in the Black Sea and Baltic theaters while Soviet tanks clash with German forces near Stanislawow and Iasi. Air and naval actions yield several sunk or damaged vessels and aircraft.
Reports from the Anzio bridgehead state that German prisoners captured near Rome include members of the Third panzer grenadier division the 362nd infantry division and the new Fourth parachute division. Allied forces conducted two platoon level assaults and the attacks increased shelling on German lines.
Repair permits issued today by the building inspector include O. W. Jackson at 110 Winslow Street for 120 dollars to reroof a dwelling and J. A. Campbell at 1113 Anderson Street for 150 dollars to build a garage. A soldier requires 250 pounds of cotton.
Ford M Myers was elected chairman of the Thomasville Township Democratic organization at a city hall meeting. Mrs Frank Hepler was named vice chairman and Howard Steed secretary. Precinct chairs and registrars were chosen with registration to start Saturday at six locations. George L Hundley received tribute for four years as chairman and is a State Senate candidate. A county convention in Lexington Saturday drew local Democrats to attend as delegates.
The funeral service for Mrs Mag Conrad Ward of Lexington Two died Monday morning at her home was held Wednesday at 11 from Holy Grove Lutheran Church. Rev C F Kyles and Rev T R York officiated. Pallbearers were Efird Conrad Raleigh Carter Everett Crouse Deroy Miller Glenn Conrad Howard Foust. Music by a duet with Mrs J L Gathings Mrs Roy Fisher and Mrs Donnie Curry at the piano. Intest followed in the church cemetery family plot.
William H. Baugh of 223 Barnwell Street died at home Sunday afternoon. Funeral conducted at the Methodist Church of Keezeltown Virginia by Rev. J. T. Brown. Pallbearers were William Wright Marion Koontz Hiram Earman William Earman N. H. Keezer Frank Kiser. Music by church choir. Interment in church cemetery.
Funeral services for Jack Edward Squires 14 a Junior High School student were held at First Baptist Church with Dr A B Conrad officiating. Music by Margaret Burgess Helen Craven and Ernestine Hedrick organist Mrs Harry Monroe. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
A detailed wartime radio lineup lists programs across hours with emphasis on news briefings, dramatic serials, music segments, and commentary. Notable entries include Captain Midnight and Captain Tim Healy stories, Fred Waring and Gloria, Henry Aldrich Family, World War via Broadcast, and March of Time reviews.
Senator Smith backs making the Rural Electrification Administration an independent agency, removing it from the Agriculture Department. Senator Shipstead urged independence, saying it is the main goal, as a four month investigation continues with the subcommittee reportedly out of funds.
Boston attendees include hundreds of priests sisters and nuns paying tribute to William Cardinal O Connell at Holy Cross Cathedral for the repose of the 84 year old prelate. The first of two pontifical masses was sung with Rev Richard D Cushing officiating as auxiliary bishop and interim administrator.
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