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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1942
Page
2
Postmaster S C Clark reports six month postal receipts total $121 125, down from $133 621 for the same period in 1941. First quarter brought $60 514 and second quarter $60 611, with a noted peak in 1941. Despite lower receipts, mail volume and war-related activities keep the office busy.
Lexington drew about 15 000 spectators for a parade and another 10 000 for an Army parachute display. Paratroopers bailed over the Municipal Golf Course landing to demonstrate in active duty style. The evening featured a community dance.
A comparison shows Italy’s average life insurance cost about 23 dollars per person, dramatically lower than the United States where the average reaches around 1000 dollars. The figure highlights stark cross country differences in policy pricing and market penetration between Italy and the United States.
President Roosevelt denounced pressure group tactics as the House and Senate spar over parity sales. He told the farm bloc that blocking adequate meat production for wartime needs would place blame on the government and called for action to keep grain and meat supplies steady.
Dimond urged an aggressive air campaign against Japan stating that at least 500 bombers should be deployed immediately to strike Japanese positions at Kiska and other islands, signaling a push toward intensified aerial offensives.
In a brief desert clash near Alamein a squadron of South African Hurricanes joined RAF and US airmen to foil 13 diving Stukas. The action killed 13 enemy bombers while twelve Allied planes fell. Axis assaults weakened over three days though German-led forces were not halted.
Russian high command reported fierce six day Kursk fighting with heavy tank battles and Soviet counterattacks causing German losses of hundreds of tanks and materiel. German offensives targeted Belgorod Volchansk and Don sectors as Sevastopol fell and Kerch Strait defenses hardened.
Funeral for Forrest Lee Hilton, 22, of a Davidson County family killed in a Saturday automobile wreck near Thomasville, will be conducted Sunday at Zion Reformed Church. Interment in church cemetery. Born October 10 1918 in High Point. Survived by wife Rachel Bruton, father M W Hilton, step mother and half sister. Coroner says tire blew, overturn and fire. fractured skull led to death.
The funeral for W. M. Berry, a long time Thomasville resident, was held Saturday at Bethel Methodist Church. Rev. W. M. Rathburn and Rev. J. A. Palmer officiated. A quartet sang Hand in Hand With Jesus and Precious Memories. Pallbearers included Frank Surratt Sandy Smith Paul Smith Jimmie Black Grover Baily and John Pittman. Interment followed at City Cemetery.
The Navy announced torpedoing and sinking a US merchant ship and a small Panamanian vessel. In Kursk sector, main effort centers on tanks, with heavy machines withdrawn from flanks as Russians claim weakening attacks signal heavy losses taking effect.
W H Evans of the Springfield Church community was injured when struck by a automobile driven by Fort Bragg sergeant Raymond Schuoler. Evans was treated for bruises an ear injury and a four inch scalp wound and discharged from Burrus Memorial Hospital. State Patrolman W S McKinney charged Schuoler with reckless driving and he was held on 800 bond for Municipal Court. The crash occurred on the Asheboro highway in front of the Green Top Tavern outside city limits.
Delegates from 20 Latin American republics at a meeting of the inter American defense board expressed friendship and admiration for the United States. Congratulatory messages marking U S independence were sent to President Roosevelt and officials, following a motion by Colonel Parodi of Argentina.
In North Carolina since April 1940 nearly 500 million dollars has been spent on war contracts and military installations. The WPT district office reports South Carolina expenditures at about 259 million for the same period.
The listing outlines a dense evening and overnight radio program across networks NBC CBS and MBS, detailing hour by hour guests, orchestras, dramas, news, and variety shows from 1:00 PM to midnight, including programs like Robert St John at London, Silver Stings Orchestra, Sammy Kaye, Columbia Broadcast Symphony, and United Army topics with War news, church services, and dance segments. The schedule notes time shifts for war time changes and network alterations, with numerous named performers and programs across venues and stations.
Experts support rotating tires every 4000 to 3000 miles for even wear. A mature Sequoia tree spreads its roots over two to three acres.
Thomasville July 4 George K Snow civilian defense leader spoke at a victory observance in the high school auditorium after a large parade. He urged civilian led defense, warned of future shortages, and pledged national effort. I G Greer Mills Home head and H R Kyser attended, with prizes awarded for parade floats and bicycle displays by local clubs and residents.
Continued warm conditions prevail across North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida with scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected. Highs trend warm through the day and evening as moisture streams in from the Gulf Coast.
The government announced that the United States has granted Bolivia a two million dollar credit to support and guarantee the country’s foreign and domestic commerce in La Paz on July 4. A Thunderbird, a legendary bird in Indian lore, is mentioned in passing.
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