29 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1942
Page
1
Occasional rain in showers tonight and early Wednesday across North Carolina with slightly lower temperatures. South Carolina experiences showers this afternoon and tonight with cooler air. Georgia reports rain in the north and east this afternoon and drifting north tonight, followed by colder conditions.
Hidalgo Texas border patrolmen arrested three aliens accused of smuggling 33 pounds of ground coffee across the Rio Grande. The incident underscores ongoing smuggling concerns in the region.
The raid on 1256 Leland Avenue led to deaths and injuries as FBI agents closed in on the Tophy mob hierarchy including Touhy and Banghart. Several gangsters killed during the confrontation were linked to the 1933 kidnapping of John Factor. Residents and building manager Anthony Battaglia provided details of tenant moves and payments amid the siege.
Rev Richard N Merrill officiates a wartime speed up ceremony joining four flying cadets from Thunderbird field with their sweethearts. The couples are Forsling and Anne Jackson of Sioux City Iowa, Farmer and Itha Martin of Odessa Texas, Barr and Dorothy Davis of Rocky River Ohio, and Davis and Ida Ward of Kansas City Kansas.
On a Burma road mission 30 miles across the Salween in Yunnan, Japs faced heavy anti aircraft fire as three bombers were damaged but all returned to base. Captain Grant Mahony of Vadejo California led an early recon that began a bad day for Japanese forces by strafing near Mamyo, Burma, where a train steamed and smoked.
The arrival of General Wavell in Delhi is described with warmth as he discusses war prospects with locals. He remains optimistic about nearing final victory, lauds India’s defenses under his watch, and shares personal notes on his connections to past commanders and his literary interests. Lady Wavell accompanies him in New Delhi.
American Flying Fortresses braved rain to attack Louise harbor docks. central dock area severely struck with a large smoke column. Lieut Virgil Smith of McAllen Texas claimed sixth kill, making him leading ace in the theater. Allied patrols clash with Axis. Eighth Army pushes beyond Sirt as Tunisia sees intensified bombing and patrols.
German troops widen their march across the south, driving toward the Kalmyk region and capturing Kichkine, located 42 miles north of Elista, the provincial capital.
Soviet forces press the Middle Don advance toward Rostov and Likhaya while reporting 21,000 Axis casualties in the region since December 12. Red Army claims penetrations near Millerovo, Chertkov, and surrounding towns as German reinforcements arrive and weather turns severe.
Funeral services were held for Andrew H. Casey 54 a prominent attorney and civic leader of North Wilkesboro who died in Winston-Salem hospital. He served as Wilkes County attorney and was a Republican leader. Survivors include his wife Vera and three children Lucille Billie and Mary Ann Casey plus several siblings.
Doroth y Lamour faces a rival in South Sea scanty department as Hedy Lamarr's White Cargo inspires MGM to consider Congal for her next film. Hollywood sets a 1942 record with 280 Army training reels and 1500 to 2000 more in 1943. The delay on Laurel and Hardy Air Raid Wardens stems from risk of mocking civilian defense, now greenlit by officials. RKO clashes over Queens of Burlesque title yield Republic ownership.
Tunesmith Hal Borne's The Brown Danioce Waltz in Boogie gains attention with Fred Astaire's likely purchase for a future film. Alexander Korda's One of Our Aircraft is Missing shows a starless cast can still win audiences. A strong story, well told, boosts box office.
Helsinki December 29. Soviet troops widened their offensive push on the Svir river front between Ladoga and Onega. A Russian battalion struck the center of the Finnish line yesterday but was repulsed with about 150 dead. Smaller Soviet assault units were reported dispersed elsewhere.
National City Calif. 18 year old triplets Alvin Calvin and Malvin Gross register for the draft. Malvin vows the three will all serve stating they will fight with gusto until enemies are reduced, while Alvin and Calvin share the same resolve.
Stocks including Packard, Penn, Dix, Penn R, Phillips, Fet, Pitts, Scr, B Pub Soc, N J Pullman, Pure Oil, Radio, Radi O, Rem Rand, Rep Stl, Reynolds, and B Ss show varied moves. Major gains in some blue chips contrast with declines in others as market sentiment wavers.
Dynamiters blasted an ice jam on the Lackawaxen river to relieve a flood threat in Honesdale Pennsylvania after heavy rain. The jam backed water behind a temporary bridge, eight feet above normal, as state crews blasted a channel to carry off the pent-up flow. Police said the flood danger was eliminated after several hours of blasting.
Salt Lake City Fire Chief Jack Clay says the rationing board office should be moved from the fire station. He denies personal ill will toward the board, citing public belief that the fire department runs the rationing and is responsible for gas and sugar shortages.
In Gallup New Mexico an old frost protection tale backfires as four roosters placed in a burlap sack under a car hood to keep the engine warm fail to start the morning car due to missing spark plug wires and a fan belt. The story notes the neighbor had four goats instead of the birds, correcting the accounts.
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