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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1942
Page
2
Government appeals for wartime funding with Defense Bonds and stamps sales. Citizens are urged to pledge regular purchases starting at 18.75 dollars per bond or 10 and 25 cent stamps, linking support to each pay day while noting the ancient trace of Halley’s comet to 240 B. C.
The RAF reports a damaging blow at el Daba airfield with more than 20 Axis planes on the ground and three in the air, pushing total Axis losses to over 80 in recent mass raids. Coastal shipping faced strikes in the Mediterranean, including a 5,000-ton merchant vessel hit and a Junkers 88 shot down. Torpedo bombers hit a 7,000-ton ship under escort, now towed home by tugs. Land fighting in the desert remains light with ongoing artillery and patrol skirmishes.
Report from the Navy continues to tally submarine actions near Kiska Island with 55 Japanese ships sunk 15 probably sunk and 14 damaged for a total of 84 vessels. The update notes sinking three Japanese destroyers in the area.
War leaders warn that shortages in materials loom ahead as production speeds vary by category. Officials caution against overconfidence, stressing the battle of production remains unfinished and requires continued effort from industry, labor, and government until the war ends.
Thomas M. Johnson argues Japan would gain decisive leverage by attacking Siberia to aid Hitler and curb Russian power. He details Vladivostok and Petropavlovsk air bases, the Trans-Siberian Railway’s defenses, potential routes from Kamchatka and the Aleutians, and the strategic impact on Alaska and the Pacific coast.
Red forces faced a double crossing near Tsimlanskaya 120 miles upriver from Rostov. A second air supported push across the Don reached 35 miles from the last rail line to the Caucasus. German broadcasts said Novocherkassk fell and river-crossing fighting raged at the Delta port while Voronezh battles continued with stubborn German defense and many tanks destroyed.
Washington July 25 The Red Cross urged cheerful letters to American fighting men to avoid demoralizing soldiers. It cited cases of home problems triggering despair or requests to come home and noted suicides linked to thoughtless messages. If not cheerful, letters should be factual and supportive instead.
The Finnish legation in Washington said Helsinki expressed astonishment that the United States would close Finnish consulates in this country without prior exchange of views. It added Finland would close its consulates before month’s end in response to the State Department request dated July 16 seeking the step by August 1.
Price Administrator Leon Henderson reported that cost of living figures for the May 15 to June 25 period show price control stabilizing costs of controlled commodities while foods not under control show a definite inflationary tendency. The piece also notes Gar Wood’s hobby of speedboat racing and turkey raising.
Leslie Oldham a 42 year old steward aboard the British Blue Star liner Avila Star reports the 14443 ton vessel sank after two torpedoes struck and boilers exploded. The attack occurred at 11 p m on July 5 while the ship traveled from Buenos Aires to England. Oldham from Southampton previously survived a prior torpedoing.
R Daniels, inspired by patriotism and spring, planted a victory garden in Kansas City. Today he harvested an ear of corn with kernels bright red, white and blue, a vivid display of national pride.
Taft Wright, Chicago White Sox left fielder, obtained a license to marry Marie Prevatt, a hometown childhood friend from Lumberton North Carolina. Wright age 29, she 31. It will be his first marriage. Prevatt was divorced April 23, 1942, in Superior Court, Chicago.
Chicago Cubs announce Paul Erickson young right handed pitcher optioned to Nashville of the Southern Association. Erickson record this season stands at one win and six defeats.
Washington July 25 Chairman Donald M Nelson of the War Production Board issued a nationwide plea for owners of Standard model typewriters built since 1935 to sell to the government. He said demand now extends to thousands of machines from private individuals joining 25 000 firms and large users. Government agencies seek over 830 000 typewriters though only 250 000 will be available from stock and year production before the industry shifts to arms. Citizens may sell to typewriter dealers and manufacturers representatives starting Monday. designated agents will display signs and pay factory trade-in prices as of February 1 1941.
W K Hoyt business manager of the Winston-Salem Journal was elected president of the North Carolina Press Association at the seventieth annual convention in Asheville George Vanderbilt Hotel James B Harris Albemarle named vice president Beatrice Cobb Morganton re elected secretary treasurer Executive committee includes Ed M Anderson retiring president and others from Elizabeth City Rutherfordton Raleigh Winston Charlotte and Williamston
Colonel H. W. Huntley post commander announced the formal flag raising ceremony will mark the occupation of Camp Butner by troops. The event is set for 10 o'clock Tuesday morning August 4.
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