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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1943
Page
2
North Carolina looks considerably warmer this afternoon and tonight with scattered interior showers and mountain showers this afternoon. South Carolina shows some likelihood of showers in the northwest portion.
The commission recommends reducing solicitorial districts from 21 to 16 by 1947 and creating a new district consisting of Mecklenburg County alone. McDougle said the county’s main need is the new district, but he did not elaborate after today's meeting.
The Treasury opposes full 1942 tax forgiveness but backs limited relief. A 24 percent withholding levy would hit earned income, combining the 5 percent victory tax and 19 percent surtax. Law requires at least one fourth of 1942 taxes by March 15, with forgiven amounts applied to 1943 obligations.
Eden notes divisions of opinion on the North African question and says the House should allow arrangements to have the best chance to work out. He emphasizes his record in fighting Germany and defends differing viewpoints within the government.
The defense for Errol Flynn opened final argument in his statutory rape trial as Deputy DA Thomas W. Cochran urged acquittal or conviction and referenced Peggy LaRue Satterlee's account of an alleged August 1941 encounter aboard Flynn's Catalina Island yacht. The judge warned jurors on virginity evidence while British war reports from North Africa noted Allied advances toward Tunisia and political shifts in the Algerian command structure.
Instructions describe six day rationing starting February 22 with canned baby foods. Families must report remaining cans or packages to clerks who issue ration books. Blue stamps cover canned foods and red stamps cover meat later. Each stamp shows a letter A B or C and a point value of 1 2 5 or 8, adjustable with price trends.
Allied reports say German attacks slowed on the front while they cling to heights near Faid Pass and attempt to widen a coastal corridor. The Faid area yielded heavy losses as French communique notes, and US forces fought to near Sened before withdrawing after mission completion.
The local rationing board will hold a gas-rationing violators hearing next Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the County Building court room. Secretary M W Nash said the hearing is open to the public and those with licenses turned in are being notified.
Lieut Sparky Casteel of Oakland Maryland navigator and Lieuts Hatch and Seffern sailing Australia bound flight died when their planes collided mid voyage. Hatch piloted and Seffern co piloted before the fatal crash.
Knox described three weeks away from Washington including two weeks touring American posts in the South Pacific. He visited Guadalcanal, observed Japanese routes and surrenders, and warned of starving groups. He cited uncertain sea air actions, disputed Japanese claims, and highlighted American undeterred hold on the southeastern Solomons with MacArthur’s air support aiding operations.
Russian noon communique reports 16 towns captured around Rostov after ferocious fighting and five more west of Voronezh. Advances toward Kupyansk, Krasnodar, and Pavlovskaya shrink Axis forces in the Caucasus while air and ground losses mount.
Sydnor Elkins of Liberty was elected president of the High Point College freshman class at its first meeting of the year. Marjorie Payne of High Point named secretary, with Marion Workman vice president, Dick Whitehead assistant secretary, Tom Cole treasurer, and Jim Reed of Reidsville reporter.
Foster Walker of 609 Bridges Street and Clarence Baumgardner of 206 West Point Avenue were charged with assault with a deadly weapon after an affray last night left Baumgardner stabbed and taken to Burrus Memorial Hospital. Both men posted bonds of 200 dollars. a hearing is set for next Friday.
Mrs. J W Marshall 801 North Main Street died at Brew ers Nursing Home in Winston Salem shortly after 1 PM today after several years as a patient. Survived by daughter Mrs J B Craven of High Point and sons H P Marshall and H F Marshall of Knoxville and J W Marshall of Virginia. Funeral arrangements were reported complete.
Two High Point officers left for Newport News Virginia to bring Wilson Gill a Negro man wanted here on abandonment and non support. Gill is in Newport News police custody after extradition approval by Governor Broughton last month. Officers plan to return via Elizabeth City to collect John Cassidy a white man charged with seduction.
Thomasville city council forms a committee to study salary adjustments for all city workers led by J R Blair Fremont Mendenhall E L Webb and City Manager R M Cooksey The meeting also bans lighting matches or smoking in theatres and recommends reappointing Carl C Wilson as local court judge and L Roy Hughes as solicitor to Governor Broughton.
Over the last two weeks Brentwood School pupils purchased 575 ten cent defense savings stamps, about two stamps per child, totaling $57.50. The Brentwood PTA meeting in January approved parent cooperation with pupils and teachers to sell stamps at the school once weekly.
Miss Mary W. Hackworth, secretarial instructor at Senior High School, resigns to join the Civil Service Commission in Winston-Salem as recruiting representative. A Bowling Green College of Commerce graduate, she led the commercial department to rapid progress and state recognition in shorthand and typing.
William P. Yow of 110 West Homestead Avenue remains in serious condition at Duke Hospital Durham awaiting an operation. Former machine shop instructor at the local high school and defense industry preparatory courses, he had recent employment in Durham. Forty High Point High School boys offered blood transfusions, with several traveling to Durham to donate.
The Exchange Club at the Sheraton Hotel entertained with four randomly chosen quartettes. R. T. Craughon directed the program. C. L. Austins quartet won the prize for the best group, while F. E. Brockmann’s selections earned the low-score prize for wort and humor.
Thomasville officials urge all local food merchants to attend a 7 30 p m meeting in the city hall court room. Allen F Parks of the Office of Price Administration in Winston Salem will explain all phases of the price program.
Funeral services for 17 year old Billy Rector were held at Yow's Funeral Home chapel with Rev. W L Smith officiating. Interment followed at Floral Garden Cemetery after his death in a local hospital last Friday night. His brother Private Roy S Rector is en route from Camp Haan California to attend the funeral.
Mrs Myrtle Cross Yow 58 leaves this world after a long illness at Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem born Random County November 5 1884 daughter of A W and Alice Ritter Cross member Giles Methodist Church Randolph County for 30 years a High Point resident Survivors include daughter Alice and sons R R Yow J Melvin Yow two brothers H C Cross and F C Cross Funeral Thursday at 4 from the Hicks Street home with interment at Oakwood Memorial Cemetery
Denton reports Pvt. Jas Jac Crowell died at Kestler Field Army Hospital Mississippi after a brief illness. Parents Mr and Mrs G B Crowell were informed the body will arrive Thursday morning and funeral arrangements are not yet made.
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