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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
1
Wilson Man W. A. Johnson recounts 34 days aboard two Nazi prison ships after Zamzam was sunk by a German raider in April. He describes shelling, lifeboat loss, transfers to the Dresden and Ogna, scarce water, and dire rations as inmates faced harsh treatment before landing at St Jean de Luz France.
Berlin reports that the German government signed a friendship treaty with Turkey at Ankara. Ambassador Franz von Papen and Turkish Foreign Minister Sukru Saracoglu signed the accord at 9 P.M. local time (2 P.M. EST) according to the official announcement.
Premier Admiral Jean Darlan sent a message to Free French soldiers fighting with the British in Syria promising full pardon if they switch sides and stop fighting their brothers. The message was delivered during Vichy control of unoccupied France on June 18.
Secretary Knox urged approval of the St Lawrence Seaway to ease passage for naval craft from the rear Lakes. He testified that a 47 mile 27 mile seaway between Lake Ohio and the St Lawrence River would allow ships up to aircraft carrier size and strengthen national defense. The plan, rejected by the Senate in 1934, would tighten foreign attack risk answers. Approximately 2 000 Hudson Hosiery workers in Charlotte were offered a five percent wage increase affecting about 130 000 yearly workers.
A German protest over expulsion of Nazi consuls was delivered to the State Department and rejected. Sumner Welles noted arrangements to remove consuls, returning them directly to Germany, not to Latin American countries. Authorities announce sharper control over immigration to start before July 1 with review boards for visa applications for the 330,000 German nationals in the U.S.
RAF bombers, carrying what locals call big stuff, crossed the Strait of Dover this afternoon for renewed attacks on invasion coast bases. The blast roared back across the channel and shook small houses on the English cliffs as their foundations seemed momentarily lifted.
London reports a possible pact between Germany and Turkey to respect borders. Britain notes Turkey seeks to ease German pressure without abandoning its own aims. In Washington, Roosevelt says the U S is ready to arm merchant ships if needed, depending on Germany s response to a protest over the Robin Moor sinking. Congressional opinion already suggests arming may be necessary.
Senator Downey denounced a War Department seizure bill as likely to trigger a military dictatorship and ruin tens of thousands of small businesses. He charged army and navy officials planned rapid seizure of machines in many Southern California industries once the measure passed, urging candid discussion of necessity.
The Nazi consulate in Chicago burned thousands of documents and reports to Berlin as the U S government ordered the closing of the consulate. Dr. F E L Baer said the political files filled two rooms and another roomful of files would be stored here when the offices close. The records include about 3,000 inheritory cases dating back to earlier wars and are described as technical records linked to treaty law.
Salisbury report states a large fire yesterday leveled the Williams Building at Innes and Lee Streets, harboring a fire store and an auto body plant. Several cars were destroyed as damage is unofficially estimated at 160000 dollars.
London observers express belief the Soviet Union will resist yielding to Germany, expecting broader military prep rather than concessions. Reports of German troop shifts from the Balkans to eastern Germany fuel caution, while invasion feints in Britain are viewed with skepticism by informed circles.
New York June 18. Champion Joe Louis weighs 199 and a half pounds for his 18th heavyweight title defense against Billy Conn at the Polo Grounds. Conn stands at 174 pounds as weigh‑in ends amid a 2000 spectator crowd. Commission doctor says both in excellent condition with Conn calmer than most fighters.
Two year old Robin McCullough survived 13 days at sea in an open lifeboat after the S S Robin Moor was torpedoed by a German submarine in the South Atlantic. He enjoyed hard tack and watched sharks follow the boat. Safe in Cape Town he declared Robin want tack. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robin McCullough of Cleveland Ohio.
Comptroller General Lindsay C. Warren urged TVA counts be brought under the GAO auditing and accountability. He backed HR 4961 to extend GAO oversight, while TVA witnesses opposed the bill fearing it would grant the comptroller general broad control over TVA developments. Attorney General's June 9 ruling said TVA was not GAO accountable and that treasury funds remain via settlement warrants.
British air forces smashed seven nights in a row at western Germany damaging Cologne and Duesseldorf with major fires amid new American built planes. The raids targeted Nazi shipping and ports including Rotterdam Ostend Boulogne and Cherbourg while British carriers faced heavy Luftwaffe defense. Casualties and losses were reported on both sides and a Malta harbor attack on the British carrier Illustrious was described by AP correspondent Larry Allen.
Axis forces claim rapid counterattacks have driven through British lines toward the Palestine frontier amid the Syria invasion. In North Africa the Axis says British forces were routed in a three day battle at Salam, Egypt, while British withdrawals to forward Libyan positions are noted as shift to avoid encirclement. Allied reports vary, with Britain noting deep penetrations but retreat to prepared positions to limit German reinforcement.
NBC president Niles Trammell told the Senate committee that the FCC seeks domination of network broadcasting through anti monopoly rules. He defended NBC and CBS as highly competitive and warned against regulatory meddling that could threaten freedom of the air. He cited steady profits and argued networks merely seek secure investments in new affiliated stations.
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