30 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1942
Page
1
Somewhat cold conditions noted in North Carolina with light snow or precipitation in the mountains this afternoon. South Carolina sees similar chilly air tonight. Georgia experiences a drop in temperatures with light freezing in the north and scattered frost in southern areas.
An Army report cites heavy drinking at Crowder Camp and Biloxi posts, with about 1 million dollars paid on payday. It notes arrests for drunkenness, beverage preferences, and chaplains endorsing a pragmatic approach. The findings show drinking persists in the service, influenced by community norms and varying by location. The report also notes civilian agencies’ cooperation and differences between large cities and smaller towns in fatal wrecks involving local drivers.
The article notes India's radio reach across illiterate masses and its dramatic industrial gains in textiles iron steel and sugar. It highlights replacing Lancashire in cotton, large steel plants at Tata, and a self-sufficient cotton supply aided by new long and medium staple varieties. Sugar, wheat, tobacco, peanuts exports rise, irrigation expands, boosting health and population by over 50 million.
Soviet forces advance westward along the Tikhoretsk Stalingrad railway axis and seize Torgavaya and Jashkul, expanding control to 113 miles of line from Kotelnikovski. The gains cut German supply routes to Stalingrad and Don region, with large stores and a tank aircraft base falling into Red hands. In other fronts, Velikie Luki villages, Rzhev artillery duels, and a Caucasus consolidation are noted, with heavy Axis losses and hundreds captured.
The December 30 radio schedule lists numerous programs across networks NBC CBS and mutual. Highlights include The Jack Armstrong Serial The Len Bernie Musical Show and The War Overseas with news updates and war commentary. A long slate features orchestras dramas comedies and variety shows with recurring serials and featured performers.
Former secretary to Paris in 1916 and counsellor in Constantinople in 1921 rose to high commissioner there. He served as envoy to Belgrade from 1929 to 1935, ambassador to Argentina Republic and minister to Paraguay, and Britain’s ambassador to Berlin in 1937. His 1939 dispatches described Poland's crisis and Hitler as excitable and violent in tone. He hunted, fished and golfed, visiting Goering’s country home as a guest.
Axis aircraft attacked Tunis and Bizerte dock areas while Italian detachments inflicted losses on enemy columns along Libya. U S troops reportedly seized Gafsa and Maknassy. Rommel retreats toward Tripoli with the British Eighth Army within 180 miles of the city. General Juin named commander in chief of French troops in North Africa under Gen. Giraud.
Broadway's mood mixes optimism and caution as war news dictates trends. Impresarios like Billy Rose expect travelers to spend on amusements despite taxes. War and women dominate upcoming dramas with few major musicals. John Golden foresees escapist drama and morale-boosting theater as Moscow’s resilience persists. Leading performers join the 3-A and 4-F pool while more women attend shows nationwide.
Otto Bruster, 82, ends his 47 year streak of safe driving after a head on collision in a tunnel. He was treated for injuries at a hospital and remarked that he hoped to live long enough to avoid such an accident after decades of driving.
OFA agents were in High Point investigating price ceiling violation reports and claims that G F Schrieber trucking and teamsters used his gasoline ration for joyriding. M W Nash, local rationing board secretary, noted several complaints, but said Raleigh office must authorize action in specific cases.
The High Point post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars urges all members to attend the regular meeting at 7 30 tonight. Post Commander T C Potts says important business of an urgent nature will be taken up.
Allied front line dispatches report American forces in New Guinea capturing the 13 fortified bunkers of the bloody triangle near Buna after driving out Japanese defenders and repelling a counterattack. MacArthur headquarters say mop up and expansion of the wedge continue. In Burma, RAF Blenheims bomb allied targets at Monywa and Youngoo as British air patrols press toward Akyab. progress on the overland thrust remains unconfirmed.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue warns employers nationwide to withhold five percent tax on wages above a $624 annual deduction starting January 1 1942. Exclusions apply to agricultural labor domestic service casual labor and certain other classes. The guidance explains how the 5 percent rate applies to the excess earnings of wage earners and notes part of salaries may be earned in December.
Sincerely Yours Portland edition prints a V-mail Christmas message from Pfc Anthony P. Sheridan, 29, drafted last spring, stationed in a Pacific theater. He writes Merry Christmas, having a wonderful time, Wish you were here instead of me.
In a Los Angeles scrap drive scene a contestant named Lydia Read stood out in a costume made from discarded auto trimmings, winning a prize. The quirky entry reflected a dreamlike, avant garde vibe characteristic of the era.
A dense compilation of stock quotes lists numerous corporations across industries, from Eastman Kodak and Phillips Petroleum to General Electric and U S Steel, with prices and percent changes indicated. The list also features automakers, oil firms, utilities, retailers, and financials reflecting a wide market snapshot.
Sam Hansen, city collector, laments Denver’s garbage crisis noting a shift from abundance of bread vegetables and meat waste to scarce bread and mostly bones in the city’s refuse. He describes the changing patterns of disposal and the strain on sanitation services.
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