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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1942
Page
2
A low moisture forecast with little temperature change tonight. Scattered thundershowers are expected this afternoon or early tonight across parts of North and South Carolina and Georgia, with potential brief downpours in affected areas.
During a Montana State Firemen's Association convention dance in Hamilton a warehouse fire broke out near the hall. Several firemen left the floor to reach the blaze and rescued three people overcome by smoke before returning to the dance.
The official Chinese statement claims tungsten deposits in Kiangsi are crucial, rivaling airfields in Chekiang and Kiangsi, while Chinese pilots aided by American volunteers attack Japanese forces in Eastern Kiangsi. China reports 60 to 70 percent of world tungsten production, with Kiangsi yielding about 5,000 tons annually, and lists other provincial contributions. The Central News Agency says two Japanese warships were sunk on June 21, after which Chinese forces bombed Japanese positions in Kiangsi.
Hoover announced full statements of confession from the saboteurs and disclosed plans they brought. The enemy agents admitted listing targets including war plants, water systems, railways, and bridges. The Aluminum Corporation of America's plants at Alcoa, Tennessee, are noted among sites.
Washington June 29 President Roosevelts appeal to save the Civilian Conservation Corps comes as Congress rushes to finish key appropriation bills. A 42.8 billion military supply measure is near assured, while CCC funding faces last minute haggling and a slim chance of survival without presidential backing.
Hoover outlined a broad list of critical infrastructure across several states including Massena and East St. Louis, the Cryolite plant in Philadelphia, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, Hell Gate bridge in New York City, the Pennsylvania Railroad terminal in Newark, and bridges in the New York area. He also named inland waterways near Cincinnati, Westchester County conduits, Niagara Falls hydroelectric plants, and railroad tracks near the Horseshoe Curve at Altoona, Pennsylvania.
British forces pull back toward stronger lines as Rommel’s advance presses on Matruh. The plan relies on a fluid defense to absorb the shock, lengthen Axis supply lines, and buy time to regroup. RAF bombers and fighters intensify strikes on Axis tanks, transport, and fuel dumps between Salum and Matruh, with eight Allied aircraft lost over the weekend.
A German high command communique says Soviet forces were crushed near the Volkov front southeast of Leningrad with hundreds of prisoner counts and heavy equipment losses. It claims a months-long Axis counteroperation finally destroyed a penetrating Soviet wedge while German and Spanish forces supported the effort.
Cowboy star Bill Elliott known as Wild Bill appears on the Paramount stage for four performances with the Rodie Twins. They star with Elliott in The Devil's Trail and the program includes a color cartoon and a Stranger Than Fiction novelty. The article notes Elliott's Indiana roots and fame as a rugged Western hero.
Dutch and Flemish soldiers under Colonel General Keller were said to accompany Baron Mannerheim who met Hitler at his Finnish headquarters on the Russian front. The official communique described the discussions as taking place in an atmosphere of hearty friendship.
Washington reports that about 3,000,000 youths aged 18 to 20 will register on Tuesday for potential military service. The June 29 notice states Uncle Sam will collect these registrations as part of national manpower planning.
A benefit bingo game open to the public will be hosted by High Point Post No. 619 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary at the VFW hall on West Washington and North Main Streets tonight at 8 pm. Proceeds go to disabled veterans at the Fayetteville Veterans Facility. The event replaces the post’s regular meeting and defense stamps will be presented to several participants, Commander T. C. Potts announced.
Q and A style guidance covers stain removal eyelash growth and preventing yellowing silk with simple remedies. It notes Premier Mussolini issued pamphlets urging newlyweds to rear 12 children and mentions Ilavia as Germany World War II sovereignty fragment.
New York stocks quoted in a terse AP brief on June 23 show light activity with limited trades. The report lists minor price moves and brief fluctuations among key indices, reflecting a subdued session in the absence of major market catalysts.
Harrison in Hollywood reports a studio executive offering $300 a week to a handsome contractee whose option is up. The actor requests a screen test in exchange for waiving the raise, illustrating a broader cash squeeze and a growing shortage of leading men in the film industry.
Charles Drake emerges from obscurity at Warners and signs with Hollywood after years of frustration. The versatile actor, once known as Charles Rupert, lands a small role in New Voyager and a contract with RKO before returning to fame with a later breakout at Paramount via Fred MacMurray’s improbable ascent from anonymity to stardom in The Gilded Lily.
A compact tractor with mowing, plow and harrow attachments has been created to improve roads and farm work. It can operate a full 10 hour day for less than 75 cents, offering a single small machine to replace a heavy team.
Maj. Gen. G T. i. fale becomes commander of the Seventh Air Force in Hawaii replacing Maj. Gen. Clarence L. Tinker who was shot down during the Midway victory.
Crosby’s son Gary Aldest Bing’s four sons receives guidance from director George Marshall as he begins studies and takes a notable kiss from blond Betty Hutton on the first day.
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