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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1941
Page
2
In a continued analysis from Page One, the piece argues Americans face long term damage and critiques the US stance as aligned with England. It claims the American move resembles British plunder, questioning motives beyond mere bookkeeping and urging honest political reflection.
Recipients of a submarine one life boat sent ashore who were rescued near Capetown include Francis Batkiewicz Henry Elrod Richard Phillips Frank Ward John McHenry Lee Silver George Blake-Jey Enrique Aguirre Robert Burton Peter Trablon Peter Ruda William Malone Troy Elrod Morris Sperber Charles Gans Oscar Grimm Michael Quinn Stanley Boice Somers Point Frank Stevens. The Robin Moor encounter is tied to claims the submarine wirelessed lifeboat positions while Washington alleges violation of humanitarian rules. The ship was halted south of the Cape Verdé Islands and sunk after lifeboats reached safety with 20 minutes then extended to 30 minutes before torpedo and shelling.
New silicas south and southeast of Salum bear the brunt of the offensive as the border curves south. The Gambut push began last night after patrols struck an Italian column west of the Libyan border. In Ethiopia, General Pralermo and 2,000 troops surrendered south of Addis Ababa after months of resistance. The German high command said sixty British tanks were destroyed and eleven British aircraft were lost as the Salum front assault collapsed despite the offensive remaining ongoing.
Washington reports delays threaten two key defense bills. One lowers the Selective Service top training age from 35 to 27, drawing strong House opposition as May of Kentucky signals a slow House Military Committee review. The other bill would empower government seizure of industries harmed by labor disputes, with Hershey testifying that 52 percent of 31 to 35 year olds called for active duty were rejected for physical disabilities.
Leader suggested he might seek discharge of about 150 more striking workers. Roosevelt urged acceptance of the Defense Mediation Board’s impartial recommendations, though the board lacks enforcement power. AFL and CIO factions voted to continue and support the labor action, aiming for $1.15 an hour with overtime, while settlements proceed in the CIO shipyard pact and lumber disputes. Robert Patterson announced quick withdrawal of troops from the North American Aviation plant after a CIO UAW strike.
The local State Revenue office in the county building announced a five percent penalty will apply to unpaid privilege license taxes starting July 1. A five percent penalty on unpaid beer and wine licenses remains, with an increase to ten percent on July 1. The office is open Fridays from 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m to receive payments.
Thread-legged bugs build homes in deserted spider snares and prey on trapped insects, illustrating a parasitic relationship where the parasites exploit the spiders' abandoned webs.
Reports say stronger forces carried out a major African land operation with heavy losses in men and material. German claims include Luftwaffe strikes on British naval units in the Eastern Mediterranean and a second cruiser hit, while Cyprus endured a second bombing over the weekend.
The United Service Organizations for National Defense emphasizes women’s role in industry as crucial to national security. A Stamford Connecticut plant shows female workers at a drill press and sewing a new army blouse as part of a $10,765,000 service program to support “girls behind the guns.”
Greensboro and Guilford County educators presented budget requests totaling nearly 250 000 dollars in Greensboro on June 16. Superintendent Charles F. Carroll asked 10 000 for a vocational wing at High Point. T R Foust sought 119 196 for county senior schools. Ben L. Smith requested 114 205 for Greensboro schools including 75 000 for a vocational high school wing. County asks included 60 000 for a Jamestown vocational building and 10 000 for Oakview library and cafeteria, plus 28 990 for library materials and vehicles. Smith and Sidney Stern sparred over funding shares, arguing over proportional needs and tax ability.
President Roosevelt canceled trips to Hyde Park and Boston on doctor advised rest in Washington. He will host Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard at the White House through Wednesday, likely receiving a message from Queen Wilhelmina. He planned to visit Harvard and defense facilities in Massachusetts, but stayed in White House quarters.
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company of High Point qualified before Clerk Joseph P. Shore as administrator of the estate of the late Burley C. Albertson in Guilford County. Personal property valued at 3,932 dollars, heirs named as Doris Albertson, 18, and Catherine Albertson, 16.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with mild temperatures. Winds along the coast from Block Island to Hatteras and Hatteras to Jacksonville are mainly west or southwest, with moderate to fresh speeds. Occasional showers are likely in the southern portion, while the northern area stays partly cloudy to cloudy.
Allied columns drive toward Damascus from two sides after forcing Kissone and Sidon back from near Beirut. Djezzine and Nahta reach five miles from Damascus as French positions around Sidon crumble. Vichy reports and British actions show coordinated strikes with heavy naval shelling and RAF interceptions.
Berlin reports weekend raids on Cyprus and British shipping off Lebanon. Germany says Luftwaffe dominates the Eastern Mediterranean while Britain’s fleet struggles. British shipping losses exceed prior wartime lows, with several ships sunk by air and submarine action near Gibraltar, the Netherlands, and the North Atlantic.
Mrs Cornelia Michaux Worth a former High Point teacher was found shot in the back seat of her automobile at New Garden Friends Cemetery near Guilford College The coroner ruled death by own action with no inquest to be held Surviving husband Archibald Worth and her earlier life as Cor nelia Roberson and educator are noted with references to Guilford Bryn Mawr and Dr E R Michaux details.
State Highway Patrolman W.S. McKinney reports a warrant for Causey Conner of Walker's Mill on hit-and-run charges. Conner allegedly drove the car that struck Maniel B. Goins on route one near Fairfield at the Asheboro highway intersection. Goins suffered bruises and received medical care. Conner allegedly fled the scene.
The admiralty said the Jersey went down at the sinking scene after striking a mine.
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