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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1943
Page
1
AP War Analyst notes the Russo German clash drumbeat with both sides probing for weaknesses as Hitler weighs a bold move before any Allied invasion. Reports from Spain point to Allied force buildup at Gibraltar signaling a possible Mediterranean strike.
German forces launched two strong counterattacks in the Lisichansk area on the Donets front but were driven back with heavy losses. Soviet reports say Red airmen destroyed ten German planes on the Lisichansk airfield and engaged in heavy artillery actions near Rostov and Sevsk, with about 200 German casualties reported northwest of Kharkov.
An Associated Press dispatch reports over 100 warships and 92 freighters in port at Gibraltar as Allied bombers strike northern and southern Europe. Observers say three aircraft carriers and battleships plus cruisers and destroyers may head into the Mediterranean or the Atlantic.
The University of North Carolina capped its 149th annual commencement in Kenan Stadium with 700 diplomas awarded by Governor Broughton. President Frank P. Graham issued a farewell, and three honorary doctorates were conferred on Struthers Burt, Thomas Grier Miller, and Charles Whedbee.
Waste fats collected in North Carolina rose by more than 11 000 pounds in May to reach 51 786 pounds, still well short of the 115 000 pound state quota. J J Vogler of Charlotte, executive secretary of the general salvage committee for North Carolina, reported the figures.
Wendell L. Willkie said at Oberlin that he has not decided to enter Ohio’s GOP presidential primary and may win the 1944 nomination even if not actively seeking it. He named Ham Fish Gerald L. Smith Landon and Col McCormick as opposed, then noted he might be nominated in spite of himself after an alumni luncheon.
Deputy Prime Minister Clement Attlee told the commons Britain sustained 514,993 imperial force casualties in the first three years of war. He listed 92,089 killed, 226,719 missing, 107,891 prisoners, and 88,294 wounded, with totals by region including United Kingdom 275,884 Canada 10,422 Australia 53,959 New Zealand 18,345 South Africa 22,615 India 101,979 and Colonies 30,829.
RAF fighter squadrons resumed operations along the Nazi held Channel coast as ground observers saw formations and others heard them overhead. Bombers began nightlike attacks and bomb blasts from Calais were reported. In separate strikes, British bombers and Spitfires hit Zeebrugge Nieuport Brugge Vlissingen Caen Cherbourg while Spitfires claimed two Focke Wulf 190s over Nieuwpoort with one British fighter lost.
Berlin radio quoted Lieut. Gen. Kurt Dietmar saying Germany abandoned lightning war tactics. Observers saw this as signaling a defensive phase while awaiting a potential Russian summer offensive in coordination with Allied invasion plans. Dietmar’s remarks implied Germany lost the initiative and would conserve forces ahead of possible attacks.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States voted to file a vigorous protest with the U S department over Catholic leaders alleged to have urged halting Protestant missions in Latin American nations. The statement says the hierarchy seeks ecclesiastical advantage at democracy’s expense and calls for Catholic suppression in the United States where Protestants are a majority.
Allied airforce four engined bombers targeted Lae New Guinea in the largest raid yet on the Japanese stronghold. 36 tons of bombs hit the airdrome runway town and waterfront causing heavy damage. Anti aircraft fire was heavy but Allied planes returned.
Allied airmen hit Foggia and surrounding rail facilities in a heavy raid marking the third attack in four days. Four enemy planes were shot down for two Allied losses as bombers blanketed the airdrome and damaged hangars and barracks.
About half a million miners in the United States heeded John L. Lewis's injunction and did not report for work as government operated mines shut down at midnight. Large numbers stayed home in Pennsylvania and West Virginia while Ohio and Kentucky also saw extensive idling with no major clashes reported. AFL affiliated Sessive Mine Workers mostly remained on the job in Illinois, leaving 135 mines open, but others closed as UMW members stayed away.
The award of 24 Oak Leaf clusters by Lieut. General G C Kenney in lieu of a second distinguished flying cross honors air war service over the Southwest Pacific. Recipients include First Lieutenant Ralph Markey navigator Charlotte NC First Lieutenant Charles Smith Spar tanburg SC and Staff Sergeant Marvin Dean Drexel NC. A bomber crew member action near Rabaul in April 1942 saw three enemy Zeros shot down as Captain Willis Bum garner Crossnore NC was wounded and the plane damaged.
Ankara dispatch reports a bitter clash between Germany and Romania over demands for heavier Soviet front sacrifices and increased food deliveries. Antonescu seeks to preserve Romanian nationalism, fearing Red Army advances, while Romania hopes Allied sympathy and possible Balkan occupation under British and American aid.
The House approved a pay as you go income tax plan shifting 40 million taxpayers to a current payment basis with a 20 percent withholding. It would abate 75 to 100 percent of one year's taxes and start collection one month from today.
Gen. Ezio Rosi was relieved as chief of staff and named commander of an army group. Gen. Mario Roatta, ex-chief of staff, was reappointed to the post, with Gen. Alfredo Guzzoni moved to lead another army group as part of a broader reshuffle amid Mussolini’s wartime cabinet and party purges.
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