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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1943
Page
7
North Carolina sees colder conditions tonight while South Carolina experiences a slightly colder night with frost toward the coast. Georgia reports a drop in temperatures with northern counties colder and a lingering frost risk in the south.
A wartime column notes President Roosevelt's recent Congress message and robust American output forecasts for 1943. It contrasts U S shipbuilding gains with Japan's limited steel capacity, arguing Tokyo cannot halt Allied industrial mobilization. It cites long American work weeks and warns Japan's leaders face grim economic reality.
The CPA Director James F Byrnes ordered a price ceiling on corn previously free in all markets, with Secretary Wickard approving. Futures and cash corn prices in the recognized markets were frozen at the highest levels seen during January 8 to 12, most of which were reached yesterday. Local small markets also set their ceiling at yesterday’s peak price.
Both houses move bills to remove mandatory death penalties for arson and first degree burglary while companion measures push state and federal security investments from surplus funds. Senate backs a postwar reserve fund to cover near 000,000 backlog for potential economic disruption as bills advance.
Atlanta officials launch a drive to raise war bonds to fund a replacement for the 6,000 ton cruiser Atlanta lost in the Solomon Islands last November. Chambers and leading citizens weigh plans to fund a new ship bearing the capital city name. The original Atlanta was christened in 1941 by Margaret Mitchell. The piece also notes a Boise exchange where Gov Bottolfsen responds to a young carrier’s request for a new bicycle.
Mura was seen here until last June amid rumors of a dreaded miracle occurring. No further details are provided.
Ten years ago January 12 1938 reports on P S Kinnett addressing the American Business Club in Greensboro at the King Cotton Hotel William A Blair suggests Winston Salem High Point highway beautification Salvation Army reports 6383 spent on relief last year slot machine theft at Mallory Street recovered behind Southern Chair plant about 10 missing influenza confinement for Emmett Ward families visit to Miles Stryker by Mrs Ausband C E Brewer of Reidsville to address Junior High PTA Birds and Bird Houses fire destroys C M Wall and Son box plant in Lexington Governor Ehringhaus returns to Raleigh after illness peace terms sought by Japan and China under British naval pressure
Twenty years ago in January 1923 the Post Office reported 1922 receipts at $91,165.25 up from 1921's $68,214.49. The local college seeks $150,000 to build two dormitories. The North Carolina Press Association set to meet next summer at Blowing Rock. Personal notes include Don McRae in Greensboro and Adele Schalmaak returning from St. Louis vacation. General news covers a $15,000,000 highway bill. Britain pleased with France's Ruhr occupation. Venus to eclipse and the moon passing between Earth and Venus.
French spokesmen report substantial gains at Karachouan south of Pont Du Fahs while beating off a German attack and destroying three tanks. Flying Fortresses raid Ghadames and Gabes, leaving targets enveloped in smoke and a railroad bridge hit. German fighters attack escort aircraft with one Me109 shot down and two Lightning losses. Nearby B-25s and Lightnings sink two of three large German air transports including a BV-222.
Senator Connally said Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia of New York may be called as a witness for Edward J. Flynn if the Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds hearings on Flynn's nomination as minister to Australia. Flynn told Connally he wished LaGuardia heard if charges arise about the Bronx paying block inquiry.
Annie Love sixteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Love of Thomasville is back home after being reported missing since Sunday afternoon at four o clock. Police said she had spent the night with a friend in High Point and had no means to return. Her parents organized the search with police help.
Gunners aboard the carrier Hornet said they downed about 59 of 64 attacking Japanese planes before orders to abandon ship. Survivors described two planes exploding on deck, fires, and crew members fleeing to lifeboats as the carrier was abandoned amid the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands.
Senator Eugene Brooks backs a bill letting corporations credit religious and charitable gifts on income tax returns with a ten percent limit, while A J Maxwell favors five percent. A second measure by Rep Tennissen would deduct federal taxes from state returns, which Maxwell calls bad for state revenue. First tax research department report is ready. primacy of finance and appropriations committees is discussed. surplus funds shift focus to spending.
Radio listings show varied programs from 6 pm to 11:18 pm with music, dramas, comedies, news summaries, and serials. Notable entries include Captain Midnight repeats, Fred Waring’s Time, Amos and Andy, Lum and Abner, Hourly news updates, and Frank War-time commentary with orchestral dances.
Soviet high command reports a major Caucasus offensive with the Russian cavalry leading the assault. It claims 400 German soldiers killed and over 200 captured after a 15 mile night advance breaking enemy lines. Transport lines along the Caucasus rail trunk are reportedly sunk triumphantly as Red Army aims at Kuban and Mai kop oil regions.
A diplomat notes China and United States lent-lease materials by air now rival the Burma Road effort. He declines comment on the President’s claim that air deliveries to China equal past Burma Road shipments, citing it as a military matter.
A wartime appeal urges readers to turn unused belongings into War Stamps to fund cartridges. The call, signed by a local volunteer, asks residents to contact via a provided phone number to support the effort for victory in the war.
Soong says China would welcome American and British troops and notes that American forces are already in China. He dismisses Wang Ching-wei's Nanking regime as farcical and confirms plans to visit the United States and then England. Chinese press reaction to treaties is broadly favorable with minor reservations.
Anne Leach Johnson of 205 Underhill Avenue has been officially enrolled as a member of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps at Fort Bragg, announced by the WAAC Recruiting Officer yesterday.
In Youngstown a Baltimore & Ohio railroad ad for track laborers drew 75 women and 10 men. The men and seven women started work immediately, with 40 to 50 more women ordered to report later that week.
An ad-style article touts Doan's Pills as relief for tired kidneys causing sleepless nights and daytime fatigue. It claims kidneys filter waste, causes back pains puffiness and dizziness, and urges readers to ask for Doan's Pills, marketed for over 40 years.
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