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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1943
Page
5
An American tank officer recalls his battalion's doomed stand near Sidi Bou Zid against German armor. He cites superior enemy numbers, 88 mm guns, and camouflaged positions, while praising American shooting and a stubborn defense before reinforcements arrived. He notes tactics, tank identifications, and the limitations of 75 and 105 mm guns.
The Enterprise Raleigh bureau will answer weekly questions about the war effort on civilians. All answers will be officially verified. Send your questions to The Enterprise Raleigh bureau P. O. Box 1309 Raleigh NC.
Nurse candidates for the Navy Nurse Corps must be graduate registered nurses from accredited hospital schools with at least fifty patient daily census. Candidates must be high school graduates with chemistry and two foreign language units and some college. The American Red Cross evaluates nursing qualifications.
The Society of Automotive Engineers reports progress in developing motor fuels and lubricants that perform efficiently across sub zero and tropical temperatures. Researchers aim for fuels and lubricants that maintain viscosity and stability in varied climates.
Three local firms issued scrip against sound assets of banks to facilitate trade and payrolls. Checks accepted with the difference paid in scrip, good for further trade. Also notes on local officials, hospital patients, and upcoming events in High Point and North Carolina.
Raleigh dispatch notes minimal movement in state politics. Judge Warlick delays gubernatorial decision due to illness while Miss Mae Oliver signals Reynolds money not backing Ralph McDonald. Gregg Cherry and Reynolds as contenders, Gardner challenged, Harris denies Senate bid, and Lt Governor and House Speaker races remain unsettled with few definitive results.
In a moonlit chase, Slyncniski abandons pursuit as Hildy Channing distracts him with love while Jonah Logan masterminds a ruse to lure Calvin Meggs toward a dangerous act. Corby and Eunice bring alarming news as Calvin Meggs confronts the Channings at the Taj Mahal.
The text links wartime events to historical notes. It mentions Italian town Crotone and its ancient Greek Crotona roots with Pythagoras, then discusses Allied production, definitions of alien and enemy alien, the first operable motor car by Richard Trevithick, and a note on Cape Esperance and the Cape of Good Hope, ending with a pearl oyster analogy.
In Los Angeles and from Seattle to San Diego unions criticize the War Labor Board wage boosts. They call for stronger action and even federal inquiry into Consolidated Aircraft to speed up war production amid talk of a government takeover.
Duke University athletic director Ed Cameron announced a four club ration league including Duke North Carolina N C State and the Navy Pre-Flight School at Chapel Hill. The plan aims for a 16 game schedule with no overnight trips and each team to meet the others four times.
Four Negro convicts escaped from Caledonia farm by breaking into the gun room and arming themselves, then were captured in Raleigh after the attempt.
George Uzzell of Rowan Oscar Richard son of Union Shelley Caveness of Guilford Clarence Stone of Rick ingham A B Stoney of Burke and Al Reynolds of Buncombe are all mentioned for the post. Uzzell and Richards on lead, opposing on major bills including the nine months school and industrial peace bills. The midterm legislature offers little guidance on the next campaign.
Four prisoners fled their cell block with a machine gun and three pump guns after breaking a hole in the block. Three were recaptured. one, Frank Geddy, was killed after firing on officers. Penal Director Oscar Pitts reported the escape and pursuit. The Navy aided in earth induction compasses bubble sextants and propeller development.
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