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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1943
Page
10
North Carolina showers expected with slightly higher temperatures tonight. South Carolina shows no decided change but a slight rising trend in the north portion of the state.
The article describes Allied action against German and Japanese submarines. A Japanese submarine shelling a merchant vessel failed to hit as a Nashville Tennessee gunner and his crew repelled the attack and helped sink the U boat with heavy gunfire. The destroyer then destroyed a German U-boat in night action with five inch guns. The Navy reports both boats sunk and cargo saved.
In the latest war bulletin American and British troops fight side by side as air and ground operations continue in North Africa. American air forces suffered some losses but shot down several German planes while RAF bombers hit enemy transports. German and Italian commanders claim heavy losses for the Allies while pilots report sinking and disabling enemy ships and vehicles amid advancing Allied pressure.
Allied forces reported heavy fighting north and northwest of Kasserine with Rommel deploying large tank and infantry units. Churchill tanks operated near Thala and Shiba while British actions in the Mar eth Line were summarized as part of Eisenhower’s North Africa command.
Mrs. Mary Tullock Sale, 73, widow of W. D. Sale, died at 9 30 AM at 203 Thurston Street after several months illness. Born May 1 1869 in Rockingham County she married December 30 1886. Survived by son Vester D. Sale Jr grandson Edwin Sale and granddaughter Martha Sale all of the city. Funeral at home Wednesday 4 PM conducted by Dr C Sixecelle Rozzell Wesley Memorial Church with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
An Allied convoy endured a five minute interval air assault with anti-aircraft fire and burning hits. Witnesses said destroyer screens identified planes and fired while the ships executed evasive maneuvers. No torpedoes found their mark and the fight ended in about fifteen minutes with enemy aircraft down and crews rescuing survivors later.
City collection of scrap cans begins Friday under a plan from officials. Girl Scouts and Girl Reserves ask grocers to place receptacles near store entrances for cans. Merchants not yet contacted may call J E Lyon at 3085 to join. Cans must follow the War Production Board formula.
Luther B McPherson Sr 59 longtime High Point resident and Sunshine Laundry employee died at 1806 Johnson Street Monday after a brief illness Born February 26 1883 in Alamance County he is survived by Ava Shackells his wife nine children two sons seven daughters a half brother and half sister plus eleven grandchildren Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Central Friends Church at 2 30 pm with Rev Cecil Haworth officiating Burial in Floral Garden Cemetery. body to be returned to residence this afternoon.
Rector of the Catholic Church addresses the Civitan Club on four columns behind fifth columnists. Sevarn Regar introduces the speaker who identifies educators and leaders driving radical aims. He cites groups that undermine justice and mercy and blur civil law with divine law. Visitors Dan Gorman and William Hall Jr of High Point attend.
Correction for the Boys' Commissioner and Supervisor of Public Works examinations scheduled February 10 at 7 00 p m in City Hall council chamber. Pay now listed as 155 per month plus 10 supplement instead of 100 previously reported.
The rationing board urges citizens to register for War Book Two before the last minute. Mrs. W R Burgess, chief clerk, notes schools vary in turnout with Jr and Sr High lower. Enmaina Blair led yesterday with 1,279 registrations. Senior High had 476. Demobilized Records Branch in the government building saw 639 registrations.
The Senate moved a bill to abolish the state school commission and related boards and transfer duties to the state board of education created by the 1942 constitution effective April 1. The revenue bill awaits hearing as the House passed a tax measure 110 to 0. A nine month school term bill cleared final reading 40 to 2 after calendar committee action. The Senate kept its education board plan with 10 appointees and two at large. A sales tax rise, opposed by amendment, was tabled as the $105 million revenue measure passed. A North Carolina aeronautics commission bill emerged with gubernatorial backing, while the governor and council of state may seek a mines bureau if resources justify it.
Raleigh dispatch reports Civilian Defense Director R L McMillan says wartime blackout drills will not affect War Ration Book No 2 registrations. Registrations in progress anywhere will be exempt until Feb 26 except western Asheville district counties. Also notes Odd Fellows Lodge meeting with Brotherly Love degree to be conferred after business.
An ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy to stimulate liver bile flow and improve bowel movements. It promotes regular intestinal action with daily use and lists prices 15¢ 30¢ 60¢ with availability at drugstores.
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