30 Jan 1943
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1943
Page
1
British forward elements moved into Tunisia in patrol operations yesterday, according to a Cairo dispatch. The disciplined advance signals continued Allied pressure in the North African theater as forces push inland.
Allied air forces pressed strategic strikes as British bombers targeted Berlin delaying Goering’s celebration. The North Africa front saw penetration into the central sector and raids near Zuara as Rommel’s forces entrenched at the Mareth line. Allied losses totaled four aircraft missing amid continued operations over Tunisia and Sicily.
Dr Ralph McDonald NC committee head voices grateful contrast between Franklin D Roosevelts birthday and Adolf Hitler as North Carolinians raise funds for infantile paralysis on the Presidents day observance. In London British Mosquito bombers hit Berlin delaying Goerings anniversary address and vowing victory.
Russian offensives on a broad south of Lake Ladoga front push toward Kursk Belgorod and Kharkov with nine German divisions contained near Voronezh. Soviet gains bring 14 500 prisoners and 12 000 enemy killed in three days as Timoshenko directs from the northwest.
The Eighth U S Air Force reports American B 17s and B 24s destroyed 22 German fighters in a large raid on Wilhelmshaven and the Emden industrial area. Defenders totaled about 25 aircraft, suggesting heavy German losses.
The War Department reports U S Army plane accidents per year are lower today than the 1930 1940 peacetime decade. Assistant Secretary Lovett for Air supplied figures to Senator Maybank who had asked for data after multiple fatal incidents were cited.
The War Department published plans to induct most enlisted reservists in colleges at semester end. Medical, pre medical and engineering students in the enlisted reserve will not be called to active duty until the end of the first semester starting in 1943.
President Roosevelt turns 61 as he forges 1943 war plans and meets leaders abroad. The article notes his unprecedented foreign trip with Liberia's Barclay and Brazil's Vargas, his enduring vigor, greying hair, and fewer colds amid heavy duties during a pivotal year including UN development.
Raleigh dated report notes only local bills discussed at a brief session. Rep Shreve pledged to introduce a resolution Monday for a state investigation of Samarcand Home and Industrial School for Women following hearings on budgets for Samarcand Western North Carolina Sanatorium Stonewall Jackson Training School Eastern North Carolina Sanatorium and North Carolina Sanatorium.
British bombers attacked the German U boat base at Lorient in western France. Four RAF crews are missing from the raid, the air ministry said. It was the sixth raid on the Bay of Biscay U boat nest in 16 days with heavy bombs and incendiaries dropped despite poor visibility.
Washington January 30 Congress confronts President Roosevelt as lawmakers debate limiting wartime salaries to 25000 in a move tied to debt legislation. Support for Edward J Flynn to be minister to Australia weakens amid party disunity and potential withdrawal requests. A Natal conference pact with Brazil aims to safeguard Atlantic security.
Allied forces pursue Japanese patrols toward Salamaua after repulsing an attack near Mubo on the New Guinea front. Casualties are reported for the Japanese, with Allied medium bombers reinforcing attacks. Other air units hit Gasmata and Cape Gloucester airstrips.
The United States and Brazil pledged the Atlantic Ocean be safe for all and that West Africa and Dakar must never again threaten the Americas. Roosevelt and Vargas, after Casablanca talks with Churchill, released a joint statement confirming full wartime accord and renewed mutual aid.
London report says Adolf Hitler marked the tenth anniversary of his rise to power with a proclamation urging Germans to win the war or face Bolshevik enslavement. Propaganda Minister Goebbels read the address to about 10,000 at the Sports Palace as Goering’s Berlin speech was delayed by daylight RAF raids. Goebbels denied martial law, declaring unity and sacrifice for victory, and warned that capitulation has no place in Germany.
Raleigh January 30 The Senate Committee on Military Affairs reported three bills to enlarge equip and train 51 State Guard units at a cost of over 228000. Sponsored by Adjutant General J Vann B Metts the measures were sent to the appropriations committee. About 20 legislators attended the brief session adjourned to 2 pm Monday on the 22nd day of the session. The Assembly awaits Rep Shreve Guilford's plan to investigate the State Home and Industrial School for Women at Samarcand.
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