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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1941
Page
2
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with scattered showers in the southeast. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville will be moderate southerly, coastal showers possible. From Block Island to Hatteras expect fresh northwest winds north, moderate shifting south, with mostly cloudy conditions and showers tonight and Tuesday south.
Lord Halifax and Claude Wickard have tentatively accepted invitations to attend the fifth annual North Carolina Tobacco festival on August 28 and 29. Recent New Zealand wood shipments to the United States marked the first from a neutral country since the war began in 1939.
An American army air corps officer with the RAF reports Britain has achieved air superiority in Northern Europe after five weeks with the RAF. He notes a continued German diversion against Russia, an attritional fight thinning Luftwaffe defenses, and daylight British fighter escorts outnumbering German interceptors, with ongoing heavy bombing activity and mixed loss reports.
The Finnish government protested to Soviet Minister Pavel Orlov over bombing of Finnish objectives by Russian planes and affirmed Finland’s neutrality. Baltic states Russia absorbed last summer are expected to revolt as Nazi armies approach, with declarations of independence for Lithuania and Latvia broadcast from Koenigsberg and Riga.
The Ankara government, allied by non aggression pacts with both Germany and Russia, declares strict neutrality in the new war and vows to block British fleet passage through the Dardanelles while maintaining friendship with Germany and Britain. Observers note the Soviet fleet may outmatch Nazi Romanian forces in the Black Sea.
Washington reports President Roosevelt cannot attend the Mississippi funeral of Senator Pat Harrison due to world affairs and medical advice, with Secretary Stephen Early to represent him. The item notes a long-term aviation range and service ceiling increase since 1938.
Russia retaliates with a Western front mobilization as Molotov denounces the attack by Germany. Soviet forces move from the western frontier to Siberia while martial law spreads across western republics.
Debate raged over lease lead aid to the Soviet with arguments for and against by Senators Pepper and Wheeler. Some favored accelerated American support to stop Nazi expansion while others warned against entangling the nation in foreign wars. A legal hurdle exists since Britain cannot retransfer U S supplied material without U S approval, though circumvention via Britain releasing equivalent goods was discussed.
Churchill states long opposition to Communism yet affirms Soviet Union as a brother at arms. He warns Hitler aims to destroy Russian power to free his eastern forces, then drive conquest to Europe and the Western Hemisphere. He calls Hitler's plan a step toward subjugating the Western Hemisphere and cautions against a class war framing.
German press cites first day triumphs and air raids against Russian targets. Reports say Odessa was devastated, many Russian airports and barracks destroyed, and losses mounting. German-Romanian lines claim battle in Bucovina and Bessarabia with Romanian troops aiding. Military observers map three main attack sectors from Arctic to Danube.
Hurley C Campbell of Thomasville died at his home at 318 Kendall Street early Sunday after an extended illness. He was 31 and a native of Cabarrus County. Survivors include his wife Ella Williams and three children Dorothy Joe Don and Richard, along with his mother Mrs W F Campbell and five brothers. Funeral services at Mount Zion Pilgrim Church Monday at 11 with Rev T R York and Rev T C Vaughn in charge. interment in church cemetery.
Mrs Anthony J McKeviin wife of the sports editor of the Raleigh News and Observer died in a Raleigh hospital following an operation. She was 2 years old. Senate pays respects to Senator Pat Harrison who died yesterday after a brief career in both houses of Congress.
Maxon Construction Company will file a breach of contract suit against the City of High Point within days for about three quarters of a million dollars. Attorney Julius C. Smith said the action is necessary to preserve the claim under the statute of limitations as the Yadkin River hydroelectric project continues amid talks with Public Works Administration officials. Mayor Q Arthur Kirkman noted uncertainty over PWA action and possible plans for a steam standby plant if funds are approved, with concern over the project’s legal and procedural path.
In a convention address Willard L. Dowell stressed that rising consumer purchasing power and government priorities will shape a seller's market. He urged stronger sales structures, quality focus, and continued promotional plans. New associations Ekin and Tryon joined, with state leaders outlining acts on wool labeling and a busy agenda for the 39th annual gathering.
In High Point Municipal Court Judge D. C. Mac Rae sentenced Herbert McMillian of 314 Bynum Street and Mamie Stower of 408 Leonard Street to four months in prison for immorality, with McMillian receiving an extra 30 days for violating the prohibition law. Deloris Chad, 18, white, got 30 days for immoral vagrancy after pleading guilty. Claude Shackleford drew 90 days for assault with a deadly weapon and will appeal. Other cases: W. L. Jones 4.25 dollars. William Burris 218 Reed Street assault dismissed. Omwake speeding costs. Halland reckless driving 35 dollars to witness plus half costs. White speeding costs. Lizzie Bradley disorderly conduct costs. Bizzell gambling half costs. Burgess violation of prohibition costs. Tucker violation of prohibition costs. Ozment 30 days suspended for not being on City Lake premises. Spivey violation of prohibition costs and move to new address.
Washington report states the Export-Import Bank has halted transfers on its 35 million dollar credit line to Finland. Bank president Warren Lee Pierson attributes the stoppage to shipping space shortages and Roosevelt's funds freeze on continental European accounts. He notes most of the 30 million previously credited was already used, with little likely in the latest five million food loan.
Robert Ellis Troxler Jr infant died this morning at 1007 Rotary Drive. Survivors are parents Robert Ellis and Lucille Hayworth Troxler and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Troxler of Reidsville and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hayworth of High Point. Graveside service at 5 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Cecil Haworth officiating.
The article lists credentials and resolution committee members from various towns and counties, with names like Clyde R. Greene Ronald Dawkins H. G. Lee and others. Following a banquet and governor Broughton's address, the annual convention dance is set for the Sheraton ballroom. A morning and afternoon session is planned for tomorrow, with officer appointments at the close of the afternoon session.
An old advertisement for FASTEETH denture powder promises relief from loose plate discomfort by sprinkling on upper and lower plates. It claims to hold dentures securely, reduces denture breath, has no pasty taste, is alkaline rather than acidic, and does not sour the mouth. Availability advertised at local drug stores.
Navy officials in the San Francisco Bay area seek conference momentum to resolve an 11 shipyard strike by CIO and AFL machinists over pay and terms. Admiral Greenslade said government force is not expected, with all sides to clarify positions. the seventh week strike idled 1,200 workers and halted defense work valued at $500 million.
The Missouri River is commonly referred to as The Big Muddy in local lore, a nickname reflecting its historic silt laden waters and changing banks. It appears in regional stories and maps, highlighting the river’s prominence in Missouri and surrounding states.
In Newark on a June afternoon Michael Laciopa a blind refreshment stand operator waited at Broad and Franklin. A passerby offered to help across the busy corner. They crossed despite no red light and the man thanked Laciopa then revealed himself as blind.
Chicago reports butter receipts totaling 1 228 989 with grade ranges and percentages and eggs receipts at 23 888 with fresh graded quality and local firsts. Unemployment in Eire is reported as lower than a year ago.
In Guilford County North Carolina G W Cox administrator calls all creditors to exhibit claims by June 25 1942 or be barred and all debtors to settle promptly The notice is dated June 21 1941 and lists publication codes 6 23 30 7 74 21 28
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