17 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1943
Page
1
Washington reports that Axis forces exceed Allied divisions by over 100 in Europe and ten in Asia. Military officials say even 11 million men won t guarantee victory, and the United States faces global deployment, supply, and communication challenges as it plans larger armed strength.
Red Star reports Kharkov fell after 16 months in German hands as Soviet forces breached three rings of fortifications. The assault, aided by cavalry and tanks, trapped the German garrison while losses were described as tremendous.
Red Army units breached Kharkov after days of brutal combat, restoring a momentum from the Donets Basin west of Rostov. German resistance persisted nearby as Soviet forces moved to crush the last organized pockets and capture remaining fortifications.
Allied dispatches report Rommel’s veteran tanks driving toward Feriana after breaking American lines near Sbeitla. American units were cut off in the push, suffering heavy casualties as German and 19th armored divisions gained up to 18 miles in a day and threaten to sever communications with Algeria. Montgomery’s Eighth Army reportedly infiltrating along the Mareth Line.
Three British submarines roving the Central Mediterranean destroyed six Axis supply ships and damaged seven more. Four ships sank and two were so badly damaged they beached. one sub shelled a railway station in Sicily. An additional vessel was torpedoed near Brindisi before beaching.
Raleigh report on a joint committee vote regarding bills to remove the University of North Carolina board of trustees from political entanglements. Proponents favored action, but the substitute and original bills were killed by voice vote, with debate citing safeguards and potential impact on membership.
North Mississippi authorities press the manhunt for three of seven fugitives from Parchman State Prison Farm who kidnapped a plantation wife, forced her car, and fled after gas ran low. Acting Governor Murphyreen mobilized the State Guard to assist in the search as more officers join the pursuit.
Chicago February report cites Alvin J. Steinkopf of the Associated Press who says the United Nations may not crack the fortress of Europe before 1944. He argues Italy could fall earlier, while Germany would withdraw to strengthen defenses and resist invasion, fearing eastern troops and occupation.
The Enterprise announces a new rationing program affecting all residents and publishes detailed explanations on Page 2. Readers are urged to study the articles to simplify registration for Rationing Book 2 and clip the items for reference.
Chicago launches a bond sale campaign to fund a new heavy cruiser to replace the sunken U S S Chicago. Pledges totaling $2,000 were raised, with a goal of $40 million in 40 days, aided by schools, unions, veterans groups and civic organizations united under Oscar G. Mayer.
Raleigh, Feb. 17. A legislative committee's recommendations call for a bond issue to pay off the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad obligations. First mortgage bonds of 295000 are in default, with a 3 percent interest if paid by April 1, 1943. The governor would allocate 200000 to match federal funds for road bed and bridge work from New Bern to Morehead City, via Kinston to New Bern. The plan also proposes a new loan to retire the sinking fund loan of 122128.37, and authorizes accepting unpaid franchise taxes from 1935-1938 on a lowered basis. The road is key to Cherry Point and rising freight.
Two days of severe cold along the Atlantic Seaboard caused at least 36 deaths and widespread crop damage from Maine to Florida. Major utilities reported only four days of fuel oil for gas production, prompting advisories to curb gas use and halt kitchen heating. Schools closed, trains ran late, and frosty conditions affected transport and industry from Hancock New Hampshire to Warrenburg New York.
A Berlin broadcast cited by Reuters said the United States troopship John Ericsson, over 20 000 tons, was torpedoed off the Moroccan coast. No Allied source confirmed the report.
Allied air forces attacked Lorient and St Nazaire on the French Atlantic coast in renewed operations against U boats. RAF bombers reported heavy damage in Lorient with minimal losses while American Liberator and Flying Fortress crews struck St Nazaire. German raids on South Wales caused casualties, and British fighter patrols targeted trains and rail links across occupied Europe.
A high ranking Army officer warned that enacting quotas statewide with deferment priorities for men with dependents could require inducting illiterates and other "undesirables" currently admitted in limited numbers. The measure's vote was deferred to tomorrow as debate on the independent offices appropriation bill continued.
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