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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1942
Page
2
NORTH CAROLINA: Rather cool tonight after showers this afternoon along the coast. SOUTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA: Rather cool tonight in north and west central portions with scattered showers and thunderstorms across the extreme south this afternoon and early tonight. Minor expected temperature changes.
Uruguayan sources say three coast guard vessels may join Brazilian patrols at the mouth of the River Chuy to cooperate with Brazil. Argentina would allow Brazilian ships and air power in its ports if it remains non belligerent, while denying access to Germany and Italy. Uruguay’s Baldomir expresses solidarity with Brazil, calling for a continental response under the Havana pact.
Aug 24 disclosure confirms Lieutenant Douglas Fairbanks Jr. of the U S Navy participated in the Dieppe commando raid and returned safely to England. He was attached to Vice Admiral Mountbatten’s headquarters. Fort Bragg in North Carolina is named for Confederate General Braxton Bragg.
A Carolina Lumber and Building Supply Association bulletin clarifies that Washington’s building restriction order is not a stop-building mandate. Homeowners may spend without limit on repairs up to $500 annually for new work, with larger projects and remodeling allowed within specified caps for homes farms and institutions.
Lieutenant A. J. Pieri of San Francisco died in an airplane crash in a swamp near Myrtle Beach South Carolina on Saturday. The body was recovered yesterday after a long search. The Department of Commerce says the American pulp and paper industry has grown substantially in recent years.
The article argues a major invasion would be costly in men and material but inevitable. It outlines Hitler’s possible two months of favorable campaign weather to push toward the Caucasus and Middle East, Rommel’s eastward push, and a plan to strike from Egypt if needed while the Russian front remains active.
An American pilot recounts a July raid in which he shot down the enemy bomber and a Zero, saying he “kinda evened things up today.” Another flyer describes his first bomber kill, detailing a close-quarters burst of fire that crippled the Nip bomber and sent debris scattering.
Russian forces fought to push Germans into the Don as a new crossing formed southeast of Kretskaya. In Kretskaya area night actions killed or wounded many Germans, while a raid near Pyatigorsk moved to a new Red Army position 140 miles from Grozny oil fields. Berlin reports claim German and Soviet battle lines hardened amid heat and rain as Stalingrad looms.
Dixie Ann Edwards, 12, was hospitalized in Kannapolis after a dynamite stick exploded in her hand while she played with it. Her condition was listed as critical.
North Carolina banks report a midsummer record with 361 banking places and total assets of 759,858,424.21 dollars. State commercial banks increased investments in U.S. government securities and cash, while deposits rose significantly in personal and municipal accounts. The report highlights more branches, higher bonds, and a strong overall banking health for the state.
London report says three German bombers were destroyed in a night raid over East Anglia and the Midlands, with minor damage and some casualties. RAF Wellington bombers struck Emden dock buildings, and a German plane near Northern Ireland was damaged before turning south.
In Kellogg Minnesota on August 24 mosquitoes swarmed an open air musicale. Slide trombone players and a Tooter struggled as the insects drove the village band from their seats, forcing the cancellation of the weekly event.
Bee keepers from Brevard and surrounding areas will meet next Friday to discuss combatting foulbrood, a bee disease threatening honey crops in western North Carolina. The illness targets bee larvae and can be controlled only by burning the entire hive, said David Norton, president of the Transylvania County Beekeepers Association.
The Office of Petroleum Coordinator announced the Plantation Pipe Line will be extended through western South Carolina from Greensboro North Carolina to Richmond Virginia. The project expands the pipeline's northern terminus and broadens its service area across the region.
Canberra reports Prime Minister John Curtin announced a Commonwealth loan of 100000000 pounds to be floated before year end. The Australian pound is valued at 53.22 at official rate. The National Inventors Council Department of Commerce notes civilians revised and developed many key military items.
Chinese guerrillas are described as effective in hit and run destruction of Japanese railroad depots. The piece also notes editors Morris J. Harris and James D. White returning to the United States from Japanese internment in China. Harris led the Associated Press bureau in Shanghai and White was a Peiping correspondent.
Aboard S S Gripsholm Aug 24 Wide World reports thousands of unnamed Chinese guerrillas harry Japanese forces in occupied China. They operate by night from hidden bases, attack depots and railways, and shift massed manpower to disabling supply lines. In Northwest China the Red forces form a tighter, larger body among the irregulars.
Notice of public auction of the property at 423 North Hamilton Street High Point Guilford County North Carolina to satisfy a deed of trust by Charles F Hrabe and Stella B Hrabe dated January 5 1942 recorded book 984 page 646 with the Security Life & Trust Company as beneficiary. Auction set for September 8 1942 at 11:00 A M in front of the County Building High Point. Property described as 5000 square feet No 423 North Hamilton Street with five percent bid bond. Subject to taxes street assessments and prior deeds of trust. Attorneys Roberson Haworth Reese signatories.
CHAPEL HILL August 24 The annual Boys State conducted by the North Carolina American Legion Institute of Government opened yesterday at the University of North Carolina. It will run through next Saturday with 155 boys attending. Welcoming remarks were given by Henry Ingram of Burlington department commander Roy W. McMillan Raleigh past commander and R D Perry Durham chair of the Boys State committee.
Under a deed of trust A M Rankin et al defaulted on a note and a sale is set for 11 AM on September 9 1942 in front of the County Building High Point North Carolina. Property lies in High Point Township described by metes and bounds with reference to North Main Street Church Street and Reitzel corner. Sale subject to unpaid taxes and street assessments with 5 percent cash deposit. Attorneys Roberson Haworth & Reese. Also notice of another sale of real estate under a trust dated September 20 1941 and substituted August 7 1942 in Paint Township Guilford County to be sold at 1 AM on September 8 1952 with detailed lot description and tax conditions. Owens Reese substituted trustee.
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