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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1943
Page
2
Rain falls this afternoon in the east portion with drizzle in the west and possible snow mix in the west. Colder tonight with below freezing in the north and near freezing in the south. South Carolina sees rain this afternoon followed by colder conditions tonight.
Lillington January 8 Joe D Long 80 a retired merchant was killed instantly when struck by a car at a street crossing. Harnett County Coroner A M McLean said the accident was unavoidable and the driver M Andrews of Fuquay Springs was not held.
Gov Broughton urges a $22 million postwar reserve with $20 million in bonds, raised to $24 million by Taylor’s committee. A nine month optional school term gains backing from Lockhart, Caldwell, and Scott as educators push for rural farm-time balance. Bills allow counties to decide on the extended term with unspent funds rolled back to the treasury.
Spokesman quotes Hoelle describing diving on a French Tripolitanian motor convoy, setting trucks on fire, and escaping. He says a wing struck a telephone pole causing the plane to flip upside down at about 300 miles per hour, then Hoelle righted and landed the aircraft with a wing hole.
Raleigh Jan 8 B A Ratchford state OPA price officer announced that eggs used for hatcheries after January 8 will not be under maximum price controls. The move aims to secure sufficient high quality hatchery eggs by allowing contracts to be made, supporting increased poultry and egg production for the war effort.
Jeffers says production in 1944 could reach 600000 fans, enough for military machines and UN operations, but leaving motorists to use recaps. About 20 percent now has special priority, while rest threads conflict with aviation gasoline, escort ships, and aircraft programs. Other sources say Jeffers pressed Roosevelt for a final decision on conflicting must programs.
Washington Bureau report cites Rep. Martin saying colleagues relayed allegations about reports on officials. The Dec 30 Chicago Tribune story relayed Rep. Hoffman questioning Beaverbrook's gift to Mrs. Hopkins. Martin expects an inquiry into Hopkins' public and private activities, while Senator Butler introduces a Senate resolution to probe lend lease administration.
The article portrays the aerial lifeline to China via Burma as a vital American effort. It highlights Yankee fighters and bombers protecting and opening supply routes, transport planes delivering essential cargo, and the rugged mountain hump over 18 000 feet where pilots fly blind. It notes the courage of maintenance crews scattered along the route and the morale boost from American camaraderie, ending on a note about service value and possible improvements.
Amid a war session, President Roosevelt defended a broader social security scope while urging data submission. Senators and representatives weighed unity over method, with social security the sole point provoking notable cross party discussion and plans for future proposals on employment and security. Transportation planes were noted as limited for China’s needs.
Los Angeles January 8 Lana Turner the film star has filed to annul her marriage to broker Stephen Crane citing his divorce from a previous wife has not become final Miss Turner seeks custody of their child and further relief Crane says he thought his prior divorce was final when he eloped last July 17 in Las Vegas Nevada
Raleigh reports a coordinated OPA effort with state police to curb pleasure driving. Officers will note license numbers at golf clubs theaters and other spots and require owners to justify gasoline ration allocations. Governor Broughton urges car sharing and ride groups amid critical shortages.
The Committee of Twelve met in Wilkes Barre to resolve a wildcat strike by 15 000 miners that shut 13 major collieries and worsened coal shortages in the Northeast. UMW President John L Lewis warned the walkout must end. talks considered wage gains but may be blocked by plans to raise the work week and overtime pay. A confirmed coal shortage was reported across New England and Philadelphia areas.
Three civilians working on a power line at Camp Lejeune were electrocuted yesterday and two more were burned after contacting a live wire. Deceased are Bernard Kellum of Jacksonville Route 1, Henry O Quinn of Kinston, and Thomas Sponaugle of Rifles West Virginia. Injured are Jesse Kellum of Jacksonville and Jasper T Blackwell of Hendersonville.
The Moscow communique describes German withdrawals in the north Caucasus after setbacks near Mozdok and Georgievsk. Soviet forces retook Stepnoye and Sovietskaya, pressed toward Rostov, and repelled German counterattacks while mining roads and pushing along the Don and Stalingrad fronts.
Thomasville draft board announced that eleven local Black men will depart this week to begin Army induction. Named are Willie R. Payne, Jesse Maxton, Brittain J Maskins, William D. Bohannon, Charles E. McKinney, Fred Winston, Austin Harris, Arthur J Burnsides, John W. Sutherland, James D. Mathis, and Christian J. Gibson.
Minor cases marked a light docket at High Point Municipal Court this morning led by Judge D C MacRae. Several defendants had charges pressed or dismissed, with judgments imposing costs and suspended sentences for some, and ongoing cases including concealed weapon carrying and assaults.
Restrictions on enlistment in the U S Navy have been relaxed to permit enlistments in construction battalions through Selective Service. 1 A men may enlist after preliminary examination by the Navy recruiter in their district and receiving a letter of acceptance to present to the local board. The Navy will induct 1 A men weekly starting January 11. The district Navy recruiting office is in Greensburg.
Major Lee Ward and Lt. Thom B Griffin of the Federal Demobilization Records Bureau spoke at the Elwood Hotel for the Kiwanis Club. Ward described civilian demobilization, central High Point location, rapid use of the Southern Furniture Exposition Building, and strong local cooperation. M. W. Nash led the program. visitors included Cameron Dean and F. G. Buhrer of J. C. Penney Co.
Mars Hill Holiness Church will air a program Friday night from 10 30 to 11 00 through WMFR. Pastor W C Cook will speak along with special music.
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