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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1944
Page
2
Partly to mostly cloudy conditions across western portions with light rain in the mountains. Mild temperatures with cool night and a gradual warming trend into Monday as skies clear to partly cloudy.
New Orleans January 29 Henry Knight Kentucky horse man said he had bought the entire Valdina stock of more than 100 horses in what is described as a major sale in the industry He would not reveal a full list of the horses or the exact price but associates say the deal ran around 250000 The Woodwards of Texas formerly owned the string and were killed in a summer autos accident The farm at Uvalde Texas was not included in the sale Frank Podesta Valdina manager handled the sale Helis declined comment on further deals involved.
The draft program targets a larger pool of physically acceptable men with a 45 day preinduction window. By early 1944 about 900,000 troops are to be mobilized in three months and 500,000 inductions faced in six months, with net additions of 800,000 and 600,000 replacements needed to reach 1,400,000 total.
Allied air forces struck Berlin and Frankfurt in rapid succession, using a massive force of more than 2,000 aircraft in 30 hours. The raids damaged German targets, with great fires reported in Berlin and the suspected blackout of Templehof. American bombers faced German fighters, including a Fortress rammed by a fighter, while Swiss interceptors warned off foreign aircraft over Bern.
Allied forces push on multiple fronts around Cassino and Anzio with French troops reclaiming hills north of Mount Belvedere, Americans clustering north of Cassino aided by tanks, and British naval bombardment on the Garigliano front. German counterattacks are repelled as beachhead gains extend about 12 miles from Anzio and Formia sees naval targets.
The report describes a large combined air strike on Berlin and Frankfurt with a spearhead of fighters and a corridor tactic guiding bombers to their targets. German defenses faced heavy strain as 60 fighters challenged a group of Lancasters, with Pathfinders leading the assault near 3 12 a.m. on a dawn operation.
County tax supervisor Troy R. Short warned about about 18 000 residents needing to list their taxes Monday or Tuesday to avoid penalties in High Point. By yesterday 10200 had listed. offices will stay open Monday 830 a m to 1000 p m for late filers with Tuesday deadline noted but no extended hours promised.
Ed note from Raymond Cron recalls the march of death after the April 1942 surrender on the Bataan peninsula. He cites at least 4000 American and Filipino soldiers slain or starved through brutal deprivations, beheadings, bayoneting, and torture by Japanese troops, with many civilians also harmed.
The United States appears to be near the maximum level of crude oil production possible from its identified reserves. Analysts warn that sustained production growth may be limited by geology and field decline rates, impacting future supply strategies.
An estimate suggests about 20 billion barrels of crude oil lie in known U S underground reserves. Analysts weigh potential impact on energy policy, pricing, and production plans amid calls for balanced development and environmental safeguards.
The communique from Admiral Nimitz says Pacific fleet carrier task forces pounded the Marshalls including Maloelap Wotje and Kwajalein Atolls yesterday after a series of heavy raids. The report notes intensified bombardment as U S forces press toward Marshal Island bases with lingering incomplete details to come.
Soviet forces on the Vitebsk line seized Viritsa station 33 miles south of Leningrad and, about 200 miles south, Gen. Markian M. Popov's Baltic Front army captured the rail hub of Novosokolniki in a surprise assault. The Germans were driven back on multiple sectors with many prisoners taken and materiel captured. Further north in Novgorod actions continued.
Senate observers expect Senator O Mahoney to be named to succeed Guffey while Barkley says the judiciary committee chair will be chosen by the steering committee after Van Nuys death. McCarran is also considered for the post as discussions hint at a leadership reshuffle. Byrd blasts Guffey as not the Democratic choice and urges DC commissioners to stand firm amid hospital post talks with Savitsch.
Witnesses describe a blazing holocaust as the engine and tanker were destroyed and a truck driver named Mac died. The crash blocked the Southern line for hours while crews cleared debris and prepared to move the charred locomotive and baggage car.
County Attorney John D. Moon said Herbert Bagg 44 under arrest swore that protection payments often topped 4000 dollars monthly. He cited that most money went to G. E. Rhoads 33 Ottumwa police commissioner. Both men were arrested on conspiracy charges tied to a liquor and gambling payoff.
A Pravda front correspondent reports the red army mopping up German forces in the Chudovo pocket and workmen rushing to reopen the vital Leningrad Moscow railway. The line is described as extendible and largely road and rail, not a continuous front, with operations expected soon along its entire length.
Honus Wagner, legendary Pirates figure and Hall of Famer, signed his 33rd major contract today, continuing as coach while serving as deputy sheriff. He plans to coach for at least ten more years and will be honored by the Pittsburgh Baseball Writers Association alongside Connie Mack and John Tener.
Chapel Hill January 29 A total of 10 leading teams headed by Carolina Pre Flight Navy and North Carolina have sent entries for the Southern invitation indoor track meet on February 12 Director R A Fetzer announced after a check up Late entries are expected from several others and unattached stars The 1943 meet featured a photo finish and a close score with Navy leading and Carolina rallying to win 40 2 to 37 6 The Tar Heels defend their title while Pre Flight Navy and other teams brace for a three way battle in a strong field.
Catalinas report 113 explosions from two 1000 pound bombs on a midships vessel in the Philippines area. Allied planes set fires on two enemy ships near Kavieng. Intense air operations disrupt enemy transport around Madang and Amboina. Australian advances in Ramu valley press battles near Madang. Bougainville and Empress Augusta Bay see continued air and naval pressure.
Durham officers seized a 24 gallon copper still and an improvised gasoline tank whisky apparatus as the drive against blockaders continued. The report notes that about 70 percent of war workers in the Eastern states rely on automobiles for commuting to and from work.
Allied forces expand berthing facilities at Anzio beach south of Rome as Admiral Cunningham and Rear Admiral Lowry visit the area. They inspect harbor development and observe a German air raid broken up by Allied fighters and heavy anti aircraft fire.
Walter Lewis Shelton of Raleigh North Carolina waived a preliminary hearing on a bank robbery charge in Patrick county Virginia. He is held for grand jury action in the January 4 armed holdup at the First National Bank in Stuart. The bandit fled with 2267 dollars. his car was found abandoned near Winston-Salem and FBI agents and a North Carolina trooper arrested him in Raleigh.
The 1944 international yearbook reports daily U S newspaper circulation rose to 44 392 829, with 1 754 English language papers. Total all newspapers gained 1 017 979 copies, Sunday circulation up 1 998 489 to 37 291 832. Morning papers rose as newsprint costs affected big cities.
In a War Department ceremony General H H Arnold praised the India China wing of the air transport command for keeping China supplied after Japan closed the Burma road in 1942. Brig Gen Thomas C Hardin accepted the citation on behalf of the eastern sector. The department noted transports now move more lend-lease cargo from India to China each month than before.
Michael J. Kennedy resigned as leader of Tammany Hall in New York and was replaced by Edward V. Loughlin after a vote by the Tammany executive committee. Loughlin defeated James H. Fay by 179 to 119 in the decision.
Heavy guns roared across the Dover Strait as British artillery targeted an enemy convoy between Calais and Boulogne. German batteries fired back in longer bursts, dropping shells near the Dover area amid a bright glow, following a prior sinking off Cap Gris Nez.
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