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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
1
Allied report notes heavy Russian air attacks on German mechanized columns pushing into Western Russia. Moscow communique cites aircrews blasting tanks near Vilna, Brody, Baranowiecze, and in the Baltic region. German high command claims progress on all fronts but with no detailed data released to the public.
President Roosevelt said Ireland could not receive ammunition due to U S stock, though supplying rifles might be possible as logistics improve. He tied any armament aid to Ireland’s defense assurances against Germany and noted discussions on aiding Russia would occur by telephone with State Department officials. He refrained from confirming U S naval base use or broader base seizures to aid transatlantic supply.
RALEIGH June 27 The governor named Senator Jeff D Johnson of Clinton Richard Dillard of Edenton and Clarence Blackstock of Asheville as supreme court special judges He also reappointed five others H S Bur eyn J Ervin Jr Ther Hamilton A Halt Johnston and Hubert E Olive The sixth judge G V Po of Winston was not reappointed due to ill health Special judges salary 3050 annually The appointees include Johnson a Trinity College graduate who has served as city attorney for Clinton since 1928 and has been a state senator in prior sessions Dinon a UNC Wake Forest graduate serves as clerk of superior court and county attorney in Chowan County continued on Page 2 Column 2
Berlin reports a major victory claim as German fronts consolidated gains on the Eastern front. The high command withheld details to protect operational information while promising further announcements of “big decisions” soon. Coalition efforts are described as rallying Continental Europe behind a crusade against Communism as Red Army readiness near invasion of Central Europe is noted. Local areas around Lwow and Bialystok are cited among border regions exposed to encirclement.
Madrid June 27 The Falange orders nationwide recruiting for a legion of combatants to join Germany against Russia. Foreign Ministry officials say thousands have volunteered amid demonstrations urging Spain to intervene in Germany’s war.
Britain gains in the Atlantic due to mass-produced Corvette patrol boats and American Catalina flying boats. A London source credits Catalina planes and Corvettes with reducing British tonnage losses by scouting mid Atlantic areas the U boats once used. Scouting flights drive submarines below the surface and break surface rendezvous tactics.
Cairo June 27. At least two 20,000-ton axis merchant ships were torpedoed by British planes off the Italian coast, RAF Middle East command reported. Planes of the RAF and the fleet air arm attacked a convoy off the south coast of HaIy, one hit amidship by a heavy bomb. further results were not observed due to darkness.
The Senate moved to pass a 10.38 billion dollar army supply bill before fiscal year end as lawmakers sought to push vital appropriations amid the death of Senator Andrew Jackson Houston. Byrnes announced Houston’s passing and noted the family’s request to proceed, warning that end-of-year funding must occur to prevent agency shortfalls. The emergency monetary powers also faced expiration at midnight Monday.
The article analyzes OPM dismissals of business leaders like Kellogg Knudsen and Stimson with White House backing. It contrasts Edison Institute figures with GM and U S Steel ties, notes Krug’s possible rise, and questions defense judgments. It also cites R A F failures as a critique of moving toward an independent Air Force, with continued discussion on page 9.
A defense official said a housing project tied to the Charlotte North Carolina army airbase is under consideration. He stressed that approval by President Roosevelt is required before any development can begin.
The Tobacco Association of the United States meeting in Virginia Beach adopted the sales committee report. Georgia opens August 5 followed by South Carolina and border markets on August 12, East Worth Carolina on August 26, Middle Belt on September 9, Old Belt on September 16, and Dark Virginia on December 8.
In Budapest on June 27 Prime Minister Laszlo de Bardos stated Hungary is at war with Russia and vows retaliation for Soviet air attacks. The parliament welcomed the declaration while Hungarian Nazi party members urged expulsion of Social Democrat members.
London reports that Britain protests Sweden's decision to allow German troops to cross its territory from Norway to Finland. Foreign Secretary Eden delivered the protest to Swedish Foreign Minister Bjorn Gustaf Pritz, reinforcing a condemnation of Sweden's stance. Worsening relations with Sweden and Finland are feared amid Finland's war declaration and signs the Finnish government may be duped by Germany.
ANKARA June 27 A Turkish source said Turkey granted permission for the evacuation across its territory of Vichy forces fighting in Syria provided they travel as unarmed civilians It was expected only a fraction would depart due to transport limits while most officers might escape capture by the British Tentative arrangements were made with Jacques Benoist Mechin vice chairman of the Vichy cabinet who flew in from Vichy via Aleppo yesterday
RALEIGH June 27 More than 200000 in raises for about 5000 highway and prison workers earning under 125 per month were approved by the state highway and public works commission. The decision followed a General Assembly act on salary brackets. Also approved were five contract awards and a car speed limit of 30 mph in army maneuvers areas from Oct 1 to Dec 1 across several counties.
The Civil Aeronautics Board announced Elizabeth City North Carolina will receive a hearing on its application to become an intermediate stopping point on the Norfolk Knoxville route of Pennsylvania Central Airlines Inc. No hearing date had been set.
Former President Herbert Hoover announced a 45 minute NBC Red network radio broadcast from Chicago on Sunday night. The talk will cover the nation’s wartime situation and air from 9 30 to 10 15 p m est.
Washington reports indicate German army advisers claim control of Reich war aims, pursuing a Mongol style conquest from the Danube to Amur in Russia. Army and Nazi leaders split over strategy, Hitler siding with the military as the Red Army faces destruction and a shift toward regional puppet states in Ukraine.
Washington June 27. The Senate approved by voice vote the record breaking 10.384871621 billion Army supply bill and sent it back to the House for consideration of increases totaling 558.312132 million. RAF planes conducted their 13th consecutive night raid toward Boulogne, with explosions heard across the English Channel.
Budapest suffered a heavy explosion felt across the capital. Italian news agency Stefanni reported the blast likely struck a munitions dump at Nagyteteny near Budapest, shattering windows in several buildings.
Cairo dispatch reports British and Free French troops have increased the extent of their penetration north and northwest of Damascus during the Syria invasion. The center and coastal sectors saw only local activity, according to a British Middle East command communique.
German war correspondent Hans Huffzk y recounted the destruction of a Soviet tank brigade of 40 or more vehicles in a great panzer battle on a road into the Soviet Union. The clash occurred far east of the Bug River with no exact date given. British Ambassador Sir Stafford Cripps returned to Moscow with military and economic missions arriving.
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