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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1942
Page
3
Continued mild temperatures are expected this afternoon and tonight across North Carolina with a possible light shower along the coast. Minor variability in coastal conditions noted as the day progresses.
A Wright company spokesman said management would deal only with organized committees after a return to work, despite three more work stoppages in five weeks. Savage warned a general strike could shut the five plants, while the union pushes to keep men at work. meanwhile the U S uses over a billion lead pencils annually.
Senate members discuss a new levy intended to augment regular taxes by four to five billion dollars while curbing inflation. Senator Clark calls parts of the plan vicious though transformative, while Senator Herring argues a spending tax would reach mainly those already paying income tax and favors a straight sales tax. George explains exemptions could shield low earners, suggesting deductions for spending and mortgages.
Washington reports reveal Joseph C. Grew, longtime US ambassador to Tokyo, argues that only an offensive war leading to complete defeat in battle can crush Japan. He warns of a fearless, driven Japanese war machine and cites atrocity reports while condemning Japanese brutality.
Senator Vandenberg spoke against increasing social security taxes as part of the revenue bill. He noted the treasury plans to raise combined employer and employee taxes to 5 percent, potentially yielding 2.5 billion annually, while the Social Security reserve fund exceeds 30 times anticipated benefits.
Smoke poured from an escort destroyer as the Sicily air offensive continued. RAF bombers and torpedo planes set two Axis ships afire off Libya and hit another, with a blazing oil tanker left in the Mediterranean. The main effort targeted Axis supply lines while desert air fights continued near El Alamein.
Fighters claimed at least three Messerschmitts shot down and damage to others in Avis raids. Two German bombers were reported shot down during Allied attacks on landing fields. American planes struck east of Matruh and Tobruk harbor and docks causing large fires and explosions. Both medium and heavy bombers took part and all American aircraft returned safely. British four engine bombers joined the assault, aided by desert moonlight, creating major fires in supply dumps and harbor facilities at Tobruk.
Chinese forces push about 350 miles along the railway, regaining most of the territories occupied by Japan in the summer across two eastern provinces. Berlin radio quotes Imperial HQ saying May offensives concluded and Allies failed to establish air bases there. Currently Chinese occupy districts Japan evacuated in a regrouping.
Soviet forces under Marshal Semeon Timoshenko repelled attacks northwest of Stalingrad in house to house fighting. Red armies destroyed 18 German tanks and nine field guns, wiping out about 600 Germans. Italians in another sector suffered heavy losses, while Russians pressed operations around Rzhev and crossed the Upper Volga in an encirclement effort. Insect pest note mentions about 20,000 species not yet found in the United States.
Turkish schools now require etiquet as a standard course across the education system. The move aims to teach manners and respectful conduct in daily life, with officials stressing consistent implementation and assessment across grades.
In Thomasville, R Stokes Basinger longtime Justice of the Peace was found guilty by Judge Carl Wilson of practicing law without a license. Evidence showed he drafted adoption papers for a $2 fee and attempted to charge $5 more to reverse the adoption. The judge revoked his commission and ordered payment of court costs.
The last Summer series service occurred Sunday at 8 p.m. at Central Friends Church with Pastor Cecil Haworth in charge. Rev. W A Jenkins and Rev. Hoy L Fesperman spoke, delivering Scripture, invocation, and a sermon on How Great a Salvation. The music featured an offertory Romance and the anthem Savior Breathe an Evening Blessing. Fesperman’s sermon urged conversion, describing four pillars of salvation and urging revival to reawaken indifferent hearts.
Minor reported aged 33.33 last Thursday and 32 Friday. Prices were strong at Greenville though no official figures were available. Agents of the Commodity Credit Corporation buying for the Allies were purchasing heavily. Some individuals believed prices were better at Greenville than last week.
Alaska supports a population of about four million reindeer that can live and thrive on the available reindeer moss. The hardy herds graze across tundra habitats in the state, adapting to seasonal changes and sustaining both wildlife and local livelihoods.
T. V. Rochelle, chairman of the USO in High Point, reveals a telegram from Gov. J. M. Broughton and George M. Ivey urging all counties to meet their quotas for North Carolina. He notes about 98 percent of local industrial plants have reported 100 percent participation and expects remaining plants to finish within a day or two without further appeals.
Funeral services for H A Rogers 88 were held at 11 a m at Spring Hill Methodist Church on the Winston road High Point route 1. Rev O L Easter and Rev O L Ruth led the service with church choir offerings and floral tributes from grandchildren. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Riley 57 wife of S A Riley will be at 2 PM Wednesday from her home 303 Howell Street. Dr A B Conrad Rev Edward Suits and Rev Mr Moore will officiate. Active pallbearers include Ray Davis Worth Lewis S G Carmichael Arthur Bunch Carl Flood Brant Avers. Burial in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery.
Inside multiple fronts, Nazi forces face mounting physical strain and crippled logistics as Germany struggles with transport, fuel, and raw materials shortages. The Chinese and Allied advances press toward key targets in Kiangsi Chekiang and Chuhsien, while MacArthur reports a Milne Bay victory and Japanese losses near Solomon Islands.
Slane Hosiery Mills at 318 Mangum Avenue has secured a permit to construct a 34,200 square foot one-story brick addition to the boarding room of the existing plant.
Mrs Elizabeth Adams White 84 widow of R H Adams died at daughter Mrs G T Ball home in Oak View High Point route 1 before 9 pm Sunday after seven years of declining health. She born November 3 1837 in Yadkin County came to the city five years ago from Surry County. Survived by one daughter Mrs Ball three sons J R White G W White J H White two sons Sanford White S S White 21 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from Fairview Baptist Church Surry County with Rev Richard Day and Rev Scales Draughn. Burial at Fairview Church Cemetery. The funeral party leaves residence at noon.
Milne Bay operations described as the fourth phase of a campaign to seize Port Moresby. Japanese forces, aided by eight destroyers and a cruiser, were engaged after landing attempts at Lae Salamua Buna Gona and Milne Bay. Allied air and sea actions, hindered by weather, repulsed the enemy with heavy losses. Milne Bay seen as a strategic trap.
The U S Maritime Commission awarded the M pennant for merit in shipbuilding to the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company in Wilmington. Admiral Emory S Land presented the pennant and urged balanced production of planes ships and land forces to win the war. Governor J M Broughton addressed about 20 000 attendees at the yard. The Roger Williams Liberty ship 26th built here was christened in memory of Rhode Island founder Roger Williams.
Minnie Hughes three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Hughes died at the family home 422 Park Street this morning after several days illness. Survived by parents and a sister Helen Hughes. Funeral from Mt Zion Church Randolph County Tuesday at 2 PM with interment in the church cemetery.
The Navy reported a medium-sized Dutch merchant ship was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine late in June several hundred miles off the northern coast of South America. Survivors have landed at United States ports.
Chicago market notes butter and egg receipts with current price quotes and grade details. In South Africa five farmers killed 35 baboons near Worcester to stop crop destruction. Kokoda fighting persists with heavy Japanese casualties. Salamaua reports increased ground activity, no inland Port Moresby motion clarified.
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