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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1943
Page
15
A retrospective survey traces forecasts from Hitler, Churchill, Roosevelt, and other figures on when World War II might end. Analysts, diplomats, and generals weighed battles, alliances, and strategic moves, with predictions ranging from imminent victory to prolonged fighting.
The United States and Belgium conclude an exchange of notes retroactive to June 16, 1942, outlining lend-lease supplies from the Belgian Congo. The agreement was signed in Washington by Count R. Van Der Straten Panter and Secretary Hull.
A columnist argues churches must train lay members to share duties not rely on clergy. War draws chaplains away, as Buffalo First Reformed proves lay-led worship can raise attendance and offerings. The piece urges democratic church life rooted in action and heart.
A busy week in Raleigh saw wartime bills for soldier relief and labor aid. Senate measures include state guard funding, scholarships for children of fallen or disabled soldiers, and tax relief for auto dealers and salons. Additional actions cover nine month school term push, education board changes, and court and retirement reforms. Filipinos' ancestry and Philippine island count noted at article end.
Washington reports Chairman May of the House Military Committee predicted heavy inductions of men aged 18 to 25 into the armed services during February and March due to Casablanca strategy talks. He said a stronger push against the Axis would require sped up recruitment and discussed potential limits on army size.
The War Production Board announced general transportation order T-1 to regulate freight movements starting with railroad tank cars and tank trucks. The framework allows extension to other shipments as needed and limits molasses tank car shipments to 200 miles from March 1, with exemptions for yeast and citric acid, and caustic soda rules to take effect April 1.
Georgia state supported colleges and universities were voted full reinstatement in the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. G. D. Humphrey, president of Mississippi State College and chair of the association, announced the action after a committee poll. The reinstatement is retroactive to September 1, 1942.
A U S Marine led the formation of the first Boy Scout troop in Nicaragua. Honduras is described as the world’s greatest banana land, exporting about 12 million stems annually.
Vice President Wallace and a group of Congress members sampled fricasseed muskrat a la louisiane in a Capitol dining room. Rep Domengeaux promoted the event to aid meat shortages and support Cajun trappers. The meal drew skepticism and enthusiasm as officials praised the dish and its potential as wartime sustenance.
Brazilian officials hailed a complete accord between President Getulio Vargas and President Franklin Roosevelt after their Natal conference aboard a U S destroyer. Vargas said the talks covered war operations and all points discussed, hinting Brazil may send troops to Africa and later Europe, with optimism over German weakness. Rear Admiral Jonas H Ingram called the meeting the most important in the western hemisphere.
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