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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1944
Page
6
The article describes daylight RAF attacks on Berlin and allied air operations over Germany. It notes heavy bomber missions, aircraft losses, and crew dispositions, with American observers describing the sustained Berlin campaign and the intensity of the raids amid freezing conditions.
RMIT issued notices for High Point Thomasville and railroad to repair and repaint its facilities on Jacobs Street. The project includes t t on Jacobs street at of 300 with work beginning soon and contractors to coordinate timelines.
The official noted that U S policy toward Argentina is at an earlier stage than Bolivia where non recognition is in effect. He suggested steps for Argentina to take including interning Axis diplomats and agents and curbing Axis espionage still active in the country.
The American Red Cross coordinates medical and social aid for service members. Red Cross workers serve domestically and abroad at Army and Navy requests, with psychiatric social workers aiding mental hygiene units in both services.
The forecast calls for showers and warmer conditions tonight in South Carolina. Sunday will bring clearing skies and cooler temperatures.
In the south Pacific Admiral Halsey says destroyers shelled Rabaul, probing defenses around the harbor. The bombardment paused briefly as March weather moved in after February strikes on the New Britain bastion.
Pvt Sidney Bletter of Milwaukee wired his command officer requesting extension of furlough saying he is having a wonderful time. George A Lloyd wired to beware for honesty extension of five days on present furlough granted at CAMP KEARNS Utah March 1 4.
London reports a drink inspired incident where a drunken soldier crossed from Northern Ireland into Eire. The Eire army ordered a five day stand to alert with forts manned bridges mined and volunteers called out. Dublin censorship silenced official comment while rumors of an Allied ultimatum grew.
In Bougainville Solomon Islands a prisoner from Japan writes to medical officers thanking American troops for kind treatment and medical care. He expresses hope to recover, willingness to work for the United States, and anticipation of the doctors return home. The letter reflects gratitude during March on the island.
In Hugo Oklahoma, a tornado struck the Al G. Kelly circus causing about 10000 dollars in equipment damage. Most animals escaped, including dogs and raccoons, with seven trucks and trailers destroyed and five people injured. Four elephants in a barn remained unharmed.
Representative Clare Luce proposes a new draft bill to induct 50 000 to 200 000 non fathers aged 38 to 40 and 18 to 38 into the army for essential war work. They would enter via the selective service, receive regular pay and uniforms to perform harvesting mining logging tanning and other seasonal or war support tasks.
An airliner christened at the Topeka air base reportedly shattered a bottle at the ceremony. Gov. Andrew Schoeppel doubts it was champagne, while Betty McGrew insists it was real champagne.
Gov. John W. Bricker of Ohio, Republican presidential hopeful, will address an audience at the University of North Carolina tonight. The talk is staged by the Carolina Political Union, a nonpartisan student organization on campus.
Fire yesterday damaged the Knit-Sox Hosiery fishing plant here. More than 20 dozen socks being processed were ruined in the blaze. Authorities investigated the cause and estimated the loss at the time.
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