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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1943
Page
8
In Louisville, Army nurses from Bowman Field proved they can match and even exceed male performance in a mock infantry exercise at Fort Knox. They crawled through no-man’s land under live-fire, demonstrating agility, discipline, and poise as they completed the infiltration course.
A port tale recounts Soui the pig from a transport ship, once crew mascot in the South Pacific, being turned over to the butcher after crew members noted rationing looks at port. The passage mentions five events and references the Smith Connally act on government mine control.
Washington reports new ration stamp dates and rules affecting A to W stamps for September. Amendments lower home canned point values to meet commercial rates. bulk frozen fruit pricing changes aim to curb jam production. Seed potato supply stays tight with War Approved seed class created to extend planting stock. Farmers urged to inspect potential seed acreages and note limited seed production for 1943.
The article reports that Allied leaders vow ruthless pursuit of Japan with full resources while Europe’s campaigning continues. Bracken says press will hear a statesmanlike statement after the conference. Cor dell Hull's arrival signals further political talks with Eden, Roosevelt, and Churchill. Russia’s Stalin is kept informed on Quebec progress.
The crew aboard the Tirpitz recounts a simulated stealth run against battleships cruisers and destroyers. They maneuvered at 27 knots while the enemy held 25 knots and faced land based aircraft and a Focke-Wulf. A later sighting of two enemy cruisers and the pursuit ended with the ships engaging in a fog bound night chase.
Continued mild conditions prevail this afternoon and tonight with Saturday forenoon still calm. No small craft or storm warnings issued. Charlotte reports official weather bureau records show 24 hour temperature and rainfall up to 8.3 as of 8:30 this morning.
Soviet forces attacked from four villages east of Bryansk in a tight front fight where tanks could not be used. Fresh German battalions failed to halt the Red Army as it cleared village after village and pushed Nazis back to a new line. The German air force struck Soviet lines but failed to disrupt communications as Stormoviks bombarded positions.
The piece notes that war leaders devalue others lives while seeking to dodge danger. It suggests Hitler’s government hides as Germany faces an acute crisis. It warns the Nazis are not near surrender, predicting continued fierce combat ahead.
Allied and Axis forces reported a major raid over Southern Italy with heavy bombers striking Foggia and Salerno while Foggia’s rail routes and communications were cited as critical. German fighters countered as bombers damaged Catanzaro Salerno and Bizerte, with losses and air battles noted.
Allied air forces blasted barges in New Guinea and New Britain as Japanese defenses at Salamaua hold from ridge to ridge. Wewak air losses totaled 215 planes, depleting air support while Japanese troops fought to hold positions amid heavy bombardment.
In 1942 US salt output reached 27 billion pounds with 20 percent used for food seasoning and 80 percent directed to industrial purposes.
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