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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1943
Page
2
The forecast notes continuing cool to cold conditions in North Carolina and South Carolina with slightly higher temperatures, while Georgia is warmer tonight with light rain expected to begin in the eastern portion late tonight or early Tuesday.
German troops and equipment reportedly fell into allied hands at a major railroad junction. Fierce fighting occurred near a river position as German forces, advancing toward Rostov Baku oil regions, began a new withdrawal northwestward from Mozdok toward Georgievsk.
A observer notes Chungking’s hardships from war and scarce supplies yet highlights the city’s buoyant spirit. Fireless public spaces, limited transport, and rationed gasoline accompany shared meals and “Little luxuries.” Despite adversity, Chinese humor remains strong and defies defeat.
Soviet reports say troops crossed the Pores river and pushed back German forces in hand to hand fighting. Lower Don advances seized a populated center, a large ammo dump, and materiel amid intensified resistance as German counterattacks failed leaving over 100 dead. In other sectors tanks moved forward smashing two enemy battalions, while west of Moscow the front showed a check before a Russian counterattack. Two hundred Germans were reported killed. the Caucasus line appeared endangered as Soviets pressed toward Rostov.
A column urges patriotic health maintenance to support the war effort, with emphasis on regular doctor visits and preventive exams. The other items cover North African front scenes, stalled ground actions in Tunisia, and allied moves, including Eisenhower talks and a Gardiner committee for coordinating French rearmament in Africa.
Thomasville native and Winston Salem Teachers College director, Wachovia Bank executive, and longtime civic official ais set to be laid to rest. He chaired the State Board of Vocational Education and led regional business and charitable bodies, with funeral at Main Street Methodist Church, Thomasville, Wednesday at 3 p.m. Burial planned after public viewing.
An Allied communique said B-26 bombers blasted an Axis airbase 10 miles west of Tripoli with direct hits on hangars and military targets. The mission, escorted by P-38 fighters, returned safely after damaging three German fighters. Rommel’s withdrawal toward southern Tunisia was noted as observers assess the Mareth line defense.
The President emphasizes rapid expansion of production capacity and cites a $23 billion increase in munition expenditures as a result of the plant expansion program. Current war spending exceeds $6 billion per month with a projection to surpass $8 billion in fiscal 1944 if civilians are trimmed and manpower redirected.
Roosevelt said Flynn issued a call for the Democratic committee meeting Friday and that a White House contact wrongly told an official that the chief executive was the target for his nomination. J Johnson, ex ambassador to China, sought State Department retirement permission while in China and agreed to go to Australia.
Thomasville police report Annie Love a 16 year old girl missing from her home since Sunday afternoon. She is described as 5 feet 5 inches, 118 pounds with brown hair blue eyes fair complexion and was last seen wearing a brown velvet dress a light brown coat and brown and white oxfords with red shoe strings.
Four weak opposition squadrons pursued the enemy convoy across the Solomon Sea to New Britain. The first three days of action left at least three transports sunk and several ships damaged while 85 Japanese planes were definitely destroyed. Japanese ground advances at Lae faced heavy Allied bombardment as Sanananda Point tightened pressure on remaining resistance. Four U.S. air generals are noted as casualties or missing in the broader theater.
Dispatches from Australia to the State Department reported by the Presidential secretary state that Johnson announced his return to the United States to retire and live with his family.
A breezy 1943 Paramount stage revue at the Imperial theatre features a South Seas theme with dancing girls in modified costumes. Central are Anita Cliff Ann Russel Penny Carlton Princess Kaluha and King and Kitty along with acts by Sergeant Greene Private Dooley Don Louis Salo Stan Lewis and Billie Moore delivering song dance and acrobatics. The show blends music comedy and novelty numbers for an entertaining air sea blend.
Casual remarks reflect a shift as gasoline and tire conservation draw interest while many drive to work. Residents note churchgoing steady and walking remains common among older generations, with Major Ward choosing to walk to the Exposition Building for exercise. Politics appear quiet with Roosevelt and Willkie mentioned as potential 1940 candidates.
Mrs Estelle Williams Thornton widow of William A Thornton died after months of illness at her home near Burlington on January 11 1940 born January 20 1882 near Deep River Church she was the daughter of Mrs Alice Spurgeon Williams and the late M B Williams She is survived by her mother two sons W A Thornton Jr of Washington D C and Thomas Thornton of Burlington one grandson two sisters Mrs Carl Bundy Jamestown and Mrs J F Rockett of Biscoe and two brothers C B Williams Greensboro and Ed Williams of Deep River area Funeral from the Burlington home Tuesday at 2 30 with interment at Deep River Church beside her husband she was a birthright Quaker and active in Burlington church work.
Sgt. George L. Bickett Jr. of Charlotte and nephew of Mrs. Burgess received the Distinguished Flying Cross from Major General Lewis H. Brereton in the Middle East. A B 24 gunner and engineer, he previously worked as a draftsman for Wade Manufacturing.
The American Legion meeting scheduled for Blair Club House tonight has been postponed to a later date per Commander J. W. King’s statement this morning.
Draft Board Four releases the names of twelve men who will depart tomorrow at 8 30 for Fort Bragg after a January 5 induction. Furlough men include Lester Harrison Richard Harrison Arthur McCullough Ralph Coke Matt Strain Thornwell Tyson Edward Moser Luther Gordon Enoch McCullough Brooks Howell James Gill and Nathan Williams Jr.
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie L Moore 61 wife of W H Moore were held Sunday at Rankin Memorial Methodist Church. The Rev Edw Suits Rev G E White Rev C E Ridge and Rev J W Grace conducted. Music by the church choir and Rev Ridge solo. Pallbearers were C M Queen J A Lee E I Cates Hayes Rouse Roy Rouse and George Poindexter. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
British troops press Japanese positions around Rathedaung and along the Mayu River in Burma while RAF bombers raid Akyab Island villages. Ground action includes motorized and Sampan targets. American mobile repair shops accompany front lines to service weapons.
Light aircraft will act as elevated observation posts with expert gunners aloft to report on cannon fire below. The shift aims to provide steadier, higher vantage points and quicker reporting of battlefield artillery activity.
Sunday services across Christian Science Churches focused on the Sacrament with the weekly Golden Text from Psalms 116. The Lesson-Sermon included Psalms 52 verses 6 and 10 and cites from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. The text stresses daily watchfulness and striving for a holier character to awaken in God’s likeness.
Mrs. F L Judish chair man of the surgical dressings of the Red Cross announced that 120000 dressings are to be made in January. All work rooms will be open except High Point College with opening date to be announced later.
United States Navy patrol planes and RAF coastal command bombers were credited with the almost certain destruction of two Axis submarines while guarding a major Allied convoy bound for Britain. At least six other raiders were damaged by escort ships or aircraft in attempted attacks, the admiralty and air ministry announced.
Henry L. Price Jr. was appointed tax collector for Davidson County by the Davidson County board of commissioners on January 11.
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