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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1943
Page
5
A pair of cold fronts keeps North Carolina and South Carolina, especially coastal areas, under continued frigid conditions with fair skies. Daytime highs stay low while nights remain chilly, matching a persistent winter pattern across the region.
The interview with Doctor Hopper highlights a push in Washington to document air force history. He recalls wartime experiences, praises clearer record keeping, and argues living testimony from commanders and crews is vital to shape future understanding of airpower and global security. He predicts Japan’s resistance will fade as Allied naval and air power intensifies.
The report notes a Liberator attack on Sofia and nine days since Berlin last absorbed a major strike. It cites the Fortress air raid on northwestern Germany as the first U S heavy bomber mission on the Reich since December 1, plus eight days since Leipzig was targeted by the RAF. It mentions German night sorties and Goering shifting fighters toward Berlin as a defense, with Mosquito raids on northwest Germany and daylight bomber missions continuing.
The Wisconsin State Democratic convention endorsed President Roosevelt for a fourth term. By acclamation the convention adopted a unanimous resolution praising his leadership amid national and international events and World War I, saying he has led America toward victory and lasting world peace.
An old time home remedy verdict transitions to Penetro a modern medicated base with mutton dust boasting double action. It claims to soothe a stuffy nose and act as a warming plaster when rubbed on. Offers a double supply for 35c.
A bloc of senate Republicans weighs a compromise on food subsidies while opposing an immediate vote. Some favor delaying action until after Christmas to gain time, as discussions consider linking subsidies with price and wage controls. Roosevelt faces potential veto battles over subsidies and rail- wage issues in a polarized Congress.
Moscow dispatches report heavy fighting around Kiev as Soviet forces strike west from Malin to Fastov with increased air activity and tank clashes. Russian advances push along the Dnieper bend, while Germans evacuate Chigrin and Cherkasy, revealing a widening bridgehead extension toward Kremenchug.
In Charlotte on December 11 a placard campaign suggested Senator Robert Reynolds as a 1944 presidential candidate. The card praised Reynolds as for America first and cited Reynolds for President Clubs of Massachusetts with a Boston address, though locals knew nothing of the club and Reynolds’ Washington office had no knowledge of the announcement.
Plainclothesmen with the local police department apprehended Eddie Montgomery age 42 after he attempted to flee with six pocketbooks valued at $6 from Woolworths five and ten cent store. He broke a front plate glass window valued at $60 during the escape and was released on $400 bond pending charges of assault and malicious damage to personal property.
North Carolina ground water resource study by the state department of conservation and development with the U S Geological Survey will be published in about two weeks. Geologist Jasper L Stuckey said the work began in 1941 and aims to guide future industrial development and surface water needs.
Vice President Wallace told the Carolina Political Union at the University of North Carolina that peace must end international monopolies on vital medicines. He urged continued U.S. leadership in vitamin production and warned against German cartel control of quinine and atabrine after the war.
A White House briefing to Dwight D. Eisenhower outlines the final pieces of a new Mediterranean victory plan. Roosevelt reported to the general at Carthage on the joint staffs agreed details shaping potential southern, eastern, and western strikes toward Germany. Whether Eisenhower will lead further Mediterranean offensives remains an Allied secret.
Secretary Ickes warns U S soft coal supply continues to dwindle due to unfavorable mine conditions and higher consumption. October stockpiles fell 4 million tons, with further December declines expected. reserves dropped from 45 to 42 days. He urges faster industry wide wage contracts and more production.
General Henry H. Arnold predicts German resistance will falter as Allied air power from the west increases. He notes new American bombers like the Flying Fortress and Liberator, and aims for 360 degree bombing with Russia. Arnold tours the Italian front with Lt Gen Carl A. Spaatz to coordinate winter campaigns.
Chairman Vinson introduces a bill to prevent rapid disposal of navy land factories and material worth hundreds of millions until both the house and senate naval committees approve. The measure aims to stabilize the civilian economy as the war nears its end and guards training sites storage facilities munitions plants and shore installations.
Wendell Willkie said he would gladly undergo unlimited cross-examination by a Congressional committee over charges that some supporters tried to buy votes at the 1940 Republican convention. He offered to appear personally for questioning as Senator Langer seeks an investigation into Philadelphia convention irregularities.
Three Danish persons were hanged by Danish patriots in a Copenhagen park after a summary trial by a secret court for tipping off the Gestapo about Danish resistance operations. Two other informers were reportedly shot earlier this week.
Washington reports the Maritime Commission orders shipyards to close on Sundays starting January 1 to give workers a regular rest day. The move, aimed at about 20 million deadweight tons annual output, could reduce next year’s production as yards shift to a seven day schedule. Officials note uncertainty whether tonnage will drop or be offset by other measures.
Fort Jackson will close its reception center on January 1. The post induction station will stay, but men from the former service area will be processed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina after the first of the year. A special battalion for men who meet physical but fail other requirements may be expanded. Noted assignees include Kirby Lee and Marion Butler among others.
In Hoke county court this week four men were tried and convicted of hunting deer at night with a spotlight and related charges. They were fined a total of 550 dollars plus costs. two were also convicted of hunting without a license and all on Sunday hunting. The four appealed to superior court.
The article outlines WAC policies allowing marriage after entering the Corps and rules for married women to join if they have no dependents. It also notes a WAC parody of Irving Berlin’s song, imagining a wish to marry the bugler to avoid waking up early.
Western Republican leaders convened in Salt Lake City to demand a platform pledge recognizing states rights and restoring individual initiative and competitive enterprise. Clarence Budington Kelland was named chairman of the resolutions committee to frame the western states’ stance on the 1944 Republican platform. Fred Baker of Seattle proposed revising the tax program to allow postwar enterprise reserves.
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