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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1943
Page
2
Occasional rain and thunderstorms continue this afternoon into tonight. Temperatures fall mainly in the west and extreme north portions, with mountain areas considerably colder. In South Carolina, rain and cooler conditions prevail, especially in the northwest tonight.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold hearings Wednesday on Edward J. Flynn for minister to Australia, as Republicans attack his integrity. The panel also seems to have avoided a fight over extending lend lease authority beyond June 30. Acting Appropriations Chair McKellar promised a full review of wartime spending with a supplemental bill.
Gov. Jeffries will present the associate justice who will administer the oath. Johnston will swear on a tattered vest-pocket Bible carried during WWI service, including Meuse-Argonne, sent by an uncle before he sailed in 1917 with the 42nd Rainbow Division engineers. The retiring governor will deliver the key to Johnston.
Record circles report continued demand for goods with scarce supply. Registrants massively flocked to the T. Wood and Sons building as salesmen enjoy brisk business while observers note the market’s strain and overall shortage.
The report notes Japanese forces on Ballale island suffered casualties and losses as American forces destroyed their equipment. Navy updates describe renewed attacks on Guadalcanal and bombardments from Munda and other Solomons bases as naval and air combat intensifies. Stalin alias fact included as a note on the Soviet ruler.
Durham January 18 National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues President W G Bramham demanded a Virginia League meeting by noon next Friday to decide operation or suspension for the upcoming season. The league had voted December 16 to suspend but Pulaski protested insufficient notice. If Lynchburg or Roanoke Salem wish to leave for the Piedmont League, permission could be granted and clubs may negotiate. If the meeting fails on Jan 22 the prior suspension stands to February 10.
The article details a wartime strike crisis as the War Labor Board considers steps including possible troop use or selective service reclassification. Wayne L. Morse warns action to the President if workers do not return. The United Mine Workers faction led by John L. Lewis faces internal dissent as a tri-district committee dissolves and urges miners to abandon the walkout, amid heated local clashes and protests.
Soviet offensives pushed into the North Caucasus near Amavir and south of Voronezh with heavy street fighting and German losses. In Stalingrad the ring closed tighter as more Germans were killed or captured and materiel was seized. Velikie Luki battles produced fresh Soviet gains while German panic spread in the central front theater.
Allied forces under General Montgomery push across Wadi Zem Zem to Sedala Bir Tala, penetrating toward Tripoli as Rommel delays with small delaying actions. Air forces pound Tripoli and targets along the coastal road, destroying enemy transports and airfields.
Berlin suffered heavy fire losses in a Sunday night raid while RAF fighter and bomber sorties targeted rail, barges, and trucks in occupied Europe. The London defense held firm with strong anti aircraft barrages as British forces claimed limited damage to the capital.
Returning pilots report fires visible from 100 miles as 4000 and 8000 pound bombs and thousands of incendiaries strike Berlin. Observers say the city suffered widespread destruction near Halle and the Olympic stadium, in a 1200 mile round trip by four motor bombers marking a major new raid.
Coupon No 28 for one pound of coffee is valid through Feb 7 1943. Sugar Coupon No 10 in War Ration Book One covers 3 pounds through the current date. Ration Banking becomes nationwide effective Jan 27 with no immediate consumer impact. institutions and small dealers will be phased in later.
January 21 marks the last day for using No 3 coupons in A books with No 4 coupons valid from January 22. February 1 begins T ration issuance by ODT Certificates of War Necessity, and March 31 extends initial tire inspection for A cardholders to that date with six monthly inspections thereafter. By February 28 B and C cardholders must have tires inspected, after which B holders are on a four month cycle.
New York stocks at 2 p.m. on January 18 detailed by the Associated Press show market movements across key averages. The report lists notable gains and declines among blue chips, industrials, and rails as investors weigh earnings and economic signals.
The Enterprise Raleigh bureau answers readers questions on civilian wartime efforts. Officially verified responses will be published weekly. Send inquiries to the Raleigh office at the mail box provided.
A compiled Q and A covers national service life insurance extending after overseas landing with possible medicals, WAACS WAVES age limits, tax on dependency allotments, continued benefits if a son dies, draft timing for separated couples, and dog enlistment for war work via Dogs for Defense. It notes dogs requested and eligibility criteria for canines and man with flat feet in basic training.
Robert Renfrow son of Mr and Mrs Wade Renfrow was ill with pneumonia while serving as a page in the General Assembly at Raleigh and has been moved from Rex Hospital to his aunt's home at 115 Woodbury Road Raleigh for recovery.
The bulletin states c holders and bulk coupon holders must inspect tires every 60 days or 5000 miles. Feb 28 sets inspection deadline, with fuel oil coupons No. 3 valid in the rationed area through Feb 19 and No. 2 valid until Jan 23.
NEA service reports Navy pre flight cadets average 5 feet 9 inches tall 156 pounds with a 26 inch chest and 294 waist. After entering flight training they grow nearly half an inch taller gain two pounds chest expands half an inch and waist tightens three quarters. They improve to 24 push ups and 8.75 chins with an 80.25 fitness score.
Dr. H. M. Rutledge, 33, a Laurens surgeon and son of South Carolina poet laureate Archibald Rutledge, died in a Laurens hospital of injuries from a traffic crash eleven days earlier. He was born at Hampton Plantation near Charleston and is survived by his widow and two young children. he had practiced in Lumberton, North Carolina before moving to Laurens three years ago.
Allied planes roared out over the Dover Strait toward Boulogne as explosions sounded along the French coast. Heavy blasts shook buildings on the English side, and anti aircraft fire from German coastal defenses was heard.
M L Holton Sr of High Point Route Four died in a local hospital at 1 00 pm after a four month illness. Born Guilford County May 9 1873 he married Elizabeth Ricks Holton on August 16 1911. Survived by wife three sons M L Jr Harold and Billy two daughters Betsy and Sarah one brother J Ed Holton one sister Mrs L T Smith and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but services will be held at Spring Church on Wednesday.
The Supreme Court today affirmed the conviction of the American Medical Association for Sherman Act violations tied to its activities against a group in the District of Columbia. The ruling sustains a lower court decision and underscores ongoing antitrust scrutiny of professional associations.
Six of the eleven contestants in the international rifle matches at Stockholm in 1929 were U. S. Marines.
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