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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1943
Page
14
The forecast notes occasional rain this afternoon in New York and the south portion tonight with little temperature change. In North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia expect scattered showers and thundershowers this afternoon and tonight with little temperature change.
In a continued dialogue on page one the prime minister rejects any pledge to back a single member of the committee of national liberation. He stresses that US and British policy favors the French people choosing their future government freely, without forced imposition by occupying armies or allied French forces.
Allied forces report a night raid on Rendova island in New Guinea and New Georgia with about 110 Japanese planes faced by U.S. surface units and air forces sinking the transport McCawley after landing troops. McCawley was built in 1928 and renamed for Col. Charles G. McCawley.
The article states that to shave the average face a barber makes about 259 strokes with his razor. This figure highlights technique and efficiency in traditional barbering.
Allied night patrol claims two German fighters shot down by Lightnings and a third destroyed by axis flak. RAF Beaufighters report downing a Junkers 88 and a Heinkel 111 after engaging raiders over the Mediterranean. Italian communique from Rome to AP admits great damage and casualties at Palermo with several public buildings hit.
Mrs. J. W. Burkhead 74 widow of Sheriff J. W. Burkhead died at her Asheboro home after two months of critical illness. Funeral at First Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Harden. Interment in Asheboro cemetery. Survived by seven relatives in several cities and four sons in Asheboro plus 12 grandchildren. Aliens in Brazil must pay $2.50 for a permit to change residence.
Allied reports say American bombers pinned the Japanese air force to bases in New Britain and New Guinea while U S Army units gained a foothold at Nassau Bay and landed unopposed on Tobriand and Woodlark islands under warship cover. The operations stretch 700 miles from Nassau Bay to New Georgia Island signaling a small but important reconquest beginning across the southwest Pacific. American troops fought ashore after surfborne landings near Salamaua and Mubo, close to Lae Salamaua base, now in contact with Japanese forces.
Wage earners face payroll deductions as the government begins a new fiscal year with a $109 total tax, with 20 percent withheld after personal exemptions and assurances no increase this year. Rate discussions continue among treasury officials congressional leaders and stabilization director Fred M Vinson for next January.
Washington reports a District of Columbia spokesman warns the Axis could mount air raids this summer to inflame U S morale. He says raids would not cause major damage but could force allies to divert forces homeward, prolonging the war and wasting lives. California notes 1400 bridges on about 100 miles of road. Old tires may last longer with a cotton liner to protect inner tubes.
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