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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1942
Page
2
The article marks a critical House of Commons moment for Prime Minister Churchill as strong calls for cabinet changes echo through public and political circles. It notes the unprecedented pressure on his leadership and the high stakes of the impending debate as Britain endures wartime strain.
In May 1915 Asquith falls and Lloyd George rises as premier. Churchill presents a confident stance refusing promises, urging a vote of confidence with promises of ultimate victory. He notes American aid to Britain and bombardment plans for Germany. Northern Ireland remains an armed camp to deter a German invasion of the Emerald Isle as Britain readies for spring invasion attempts and continued Allied pressure on Germany.
State Highway patrol officers pursued a car driven by John Gibson and occupied by Claude Hayworth. They found eight pints of whiskey concealed in the machine and arrested Gibson and Hayworth for violating the prohibition law. Gibson faced an additional charge of reckless driving, while Hayworth was charged with vagrancy. Both were released on bond pending trial in High Point Municipal Court.
Chicago January 27 Butter receipts 399 298 steady market unchanged Eggs receipts 9 917 firm fresh graded firsts Local 3415 cars 3415 other prices unchanged.
Occasional moderate rain and showers with rising temperatures in North Carolina. South Carolina expects moderate showers and warmer conditions tonight. Georgia reports afternoon showers possibly extending to the east and extreme north portions, with cooler conditions in western and central areas tonight.
Lieutenant General Leonid Govorov says Germany is moving shattered tank divisions to Germany to prepare a spring offensive. He notes German prisoners claim they believed America was not at war with them and that they were captured on January 24. He stresses Allied pledges will influence German strength.
In parliament Churchill warned of continued heavy Far East losses but pledged Britain will regain naval superiority in the Pacific. He outlined plans for unified war direction with Roosevelt and Stalin and asserted Australia would be defended. Hess affair cited to show unity.
In a House of Commons address Churchill defended Libyan operations, noting Britain faced 45,000 troops against a much larger Axis force. He cited 61,000 enemy accounted for, urged continued strong command, praised Auchinleck’s decisive action, and warned against scapegoating generals amid broader Allied efforts against Japan and in the Far East.
In a continued report from page one, Soviet claims say submarines in the Barents Sea sank two enemy transports and an escort ship, with four German planes down near Moscow. Soviet data also noted Axis transports destroyed in Arctic waters over the prior two days, while British radio repeated Russian losses near Moscow.
Imperial headquarters announced four Japanese transports were sunk during landing operations at Balik Papan, Borneo, in last Friday's battle. The report notes the clash involved Toll forces and extends the ongoing toll update from page one.
British forces continued efforts to verify if a Queen Elizabeth class battleship sunk by torpedoes has in fact been sunk. The information was initially denied to the enemy, but with confirmation that H.M.S. Barham was lost, the loss can now be announced.
A scientist cites a mother of six who kisses her children 45 600 times over her life. She churns 175 200 slices of bread and toast, makes 29 200 beds, and darns 10 400 pairs of stockings, illustrating a lifetime of daily care.
In New York and across the country Korean leaders urge that alien Koreans be allowed to serve in the U S Army. Rev Channing Liem calls on President Roosevelt for rights to combat with Americans, while Koreans seek special IDs with photos and fingerprints to avoid mistaking them for Japanese.
NEA Service reports on Korean anti Japanese sentiment influencing Japan's security. Koreans discuss uprisings, sabotage, and espionage tied to Korea in exile led by Dr. Syngman Rhee. The piece describes Koreans mobilizing across borders, including attacks on Japanese leadership and internal resistance.
Berlin reports German submarines have sunk 12 merchant ships totaling 103000 tons off the United States and Canadian coasts. The high command earlier said U boats sunk 18 vessels totaling 125000 tons plus two naval units and torpedoed another ship and an escort vessel in North American waters.
J L Perkins city director of public utilities and Aubrey J Setzer superintendent of water and sewerage works will travel to Chapel Hill tomorrow for a discussion on protecting water supplies during the war. Mayors councilmen and water officials from across the state will attend along with health officials. Theodore S Johnson state director of civilian defense will chair the symposium to brief municipal and public health authorities on water supply hazards from sabotage bombing and other acts of war.
For convalescents in care, choose mixed spring flowers arranged in a vase or bowl to brighten drab hospital walls. Opt varied shapes and colors such as snapdragons, daffodils, sweetpeas, marigolds, and narcissus, with favorites including roses, gladioli, and carnations to lift spirits.
Rome reports British forces retreating before advancing Anis columns in western Libya. No heavy fighting yesterday or last night. Improved weather has boosted air force activity. Also mentions the color code Roy G Biv and a poultry advice note from N C State College.
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