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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
8
Charlotte notes the 45th annual Tri-State Medical Association session features a paper on penicillin by Sreeley E. Ye oo of the University of North Carolina Medical School. Fifteen other technical topics are listed on today’s program.
David A. Simmons of Houston Texas was nominated today by State ABA delegates for the American Bar Association presidency. Nomination is tantamount to election at the ABA annual meeting in September, with Simmons set to succeed Joseph W. Henderson of Philadelphia.
The passage discusses Mussolini and Badoglio, Italy's wartime leadership, and how Italy is viewed as a co-belligerent by the Allies. It argues Italy must seek partnership with Hitler and warns of losing empire if the Allies change stance. It frames Italy’s likely fate as diminished unless policy shifts.
A Senate subcommittee postponed action on contempt against Jonathan Daniels for refusing to answer questions about the rural electrification administration. Chairman Senator Smith said counsel will assemble evidence and law before deciding next steps.
Liquor coupons in Raleigh will be halved for March. Coupons Nos. 13 through 16 remain valid anytime, but the total purchase cannot exceed one quart. February allowed two quarts a month.
Moscow dispatches report a relentless Soviet offensive in the Novocokolniki sector aimed at Novorzhev, routing three Nazi divisions, capturing Sloboda near Novorzhev, and breaching the Luga Pskov line. Pskov suburbs Toro shino and Olgino Pole fall as desertion and mutiny rise in German ranks.
Knox labels a wartime claim as a misstatement and notes costs were meant for local consumption. He hints satisfaction with the Aleutian conquest after questions about an intelligence officer's remark that loose talk let Japan evacuate Kiska before the U S invasion.
U S bombers broke through stormy skies as heavy escort formations reportedly rivaled the January 11 aerial battle. German opposition appeared light but anti aircraft fire intensified. Pilots praised escort strength and sky coverage while noting the Luftwaffe’s reluctance to send fighters.
The OPA announced March meat values will average 4.2 points per pound, down from February’s about 5 points, with red points reduced by four per month for rationed meats and fats. Pork will dominate March supplies, aided by expected record early-year production, while beef input rises modestly. Butter allocations stay unchanged.
Rep. Engel asserts the Pentagon building cost 86 million dollars, more than double the 35 million authorized by Congress. He claims 51 million was diverted from other government funds without sanction in a report for House submission.
North Carolina sees clearing and colder weather tonight with mountain snow flurries. Wednesday brings fair skies and cooler temps as fresh winds diminish. South Carolina expects fair and colder conditions tonight and Wednesday with diminishing winds.
Government orders will close restaurants bars dance halls and all nonessential entertainment starting March 5. Compensations and tax relief will aid those losing work including Geisha houses and Tokyo teahouses. Government offices keep Sundays but rotate shifts with two Sundays off monthly and travel restricted to urgent cases. Audience sizes in theaters limited for safety.
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