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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1943
Page
8
The U S Tobacco Association marketing committee voted to shorten sales days on eastern North Carolina and South Carolina markets to 9 30 a m to 1 p m for five weeks and four weeks on central belts, due to labor shortages. A 300 pound cap on tobacco piles and a 1260 pound buying limit per buyer during each 3 1 2 hour period were set, with possible continuation if labor improves.
A National Coal Association bulletin accuses miners of enormous absenteeism and indifference, contributing to a lag in soft coal production since a spring strike. It criticizes government actions and warns of possible shortages and rationing if workers do not resume full effort. Interior Secretary Ickes notes output falls short of yearly needs.
Washington, Aug 31 It ends the pleasure driving ban imposed last May 20 to curb gasoline rationing. The Office of Price Administration and Petroleum Administrator for War say motorists will no longer be stopped for questioning. Gasoline remains reserved for essential needs and for fighting forces, with drivers trusted to judge what is necessary.
A final divorce decree was entered in superior court for Lois Andrews against George Jessel. The couple wed in Detroit three years earlier when she was 16 and he 42. Jessel must pay Andrews 100 dollars weekly for life if she does not remarry and 50 dollars weekly for their 21 month old daughter Jerilynn.
Mary Churchill, youngest daughter of Britain’s prime minister, said Britons enjoy leisure but cannot match American jitterbugging. She serves in an anti-aircraft unit and works in a mixed battery, living in barracks and on 24 hour call, while praising her wartime uniform. The visit included inspecting the third WAC training center and a parade plan before air travel.
Washington Aug 31 An investigator for the Cox committee charged the Federal Communications Commission with obtaining draft deferments for a large share of its staff within a month of employment. Roy Osborn cited 27 deferments within 10 days and 58 within 30 days, many 1-A at hiring. FCC Chairman Fly rejected the claim, defending staff qualifications. Miller later said the committee would hear FCC’s side.
Danish refugees flood into Sweden as Von Hannecken seizes power and Nazifies public life. Reports say Copenhagen police headquarters taken, 450 killed or wounded at Sveaborg, and King Christian's family confined at Amalienborg. Catapult history note ends the report.
In New York City the GOP and Democrats split over the first district supreme court race. Manhattan DA S Hogan tied the Democratic approved candidate Thomas A Aurelio to casino figure Frank Costello, prompting Republican withdrawal and plan to nominate their own candidate. Leaders indicate a hard fought fall campaign around HasKell and Hanley for lieutenant governor.
Nassau Bahamas August 31 Magistrate F E Field ordered Alfred De Marigny held for jury trial on murder of his father in law Sir Harry Oakes. Witnesses testified at a July 12 preliminary hearing. defense presented Dr Ulrich Oberwarth who said no burns were found on De Marigny. Indictment to be filed when Bahamas Supreme Court opens October 6.
Reports swirl over Galeazzo Ciano former Italian foreign minister and Mussolini son in law fleeing Rome. Discrepant claims place him near Innsbruck Paris or the Spanish embassy as Italian and Allied outlets chase confirmation while rumors of his retirement from public duties circulate. Meanwhile US synthetic rubber output is projected to hit 850000 tons by year end 1943.
North Carolina shows slightly warmer conditions this afternoon with continued mild tonight and Wednesday forenoon. western areas may see slightly higher temperatures. South Carolina remains warm this afternoon tonight and Wednesday forenoon with similar mild conditions.
General Blamey told Australian infantry in New Guinea that Japanese soldiers proved inferior and lacked intelligence. He cited Buna Guadalcanal Kiska and Salamaua as examples and warned that the enemy would not be easy to face.
The writer argues heavy German counter-attacks are needed in the Donets and that failure would signal weak Nazi power. If pushed to the Dnieper line the Germans may defend the Crimea along the rail axis from Zaporizhzhia to Melitopol. A retreat could open the Black Sea to the Reds and cripple the German war effort.
RAF Wellington and Mitchell heavy bombers attacked Civita Vecchia northwest of Rome, hitting rail yards and a station. Allied fighter bombers swept southern Italy while formations bombed Sardinia targets. Twenty one enemy planes were down, and 15 Allied aircraft were reported missing amid fires and explosions across several targets.
Five persons were injured early today when the Atlantic Coast Line locomotive of train No. 41 sideswiped the last car of an empty Pullman train as both left Fremont station. Three injured were dismissed after treatment. the engineer and fireman were taken for care. Parachute jumpers are initiated at 1000 feet with later jumps from lower levels. average combat jump is 300 feet.
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