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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1943
Page
14
Weather notes indicate warmer conditions in the western areas of North Carolina and the northern part of South Carolina. Occasional light rain and drizzle are expected this afternoon across the southeast portions and continuing tonight in the south and southeast zones.
The article notes the nation’s war production role as arsenal of democracy and reports William Green’s Senate Military Committee testimony on the Austin-Wadsworth draft bill. It also cites plans to consider extending draft age limits for women from 18–50 to 18–65, alongside debates on involuntary servitude.
American bases on Dutch Harbor and Andreanoff Islands play roles in refueling and repairs while raids extend along the Canadian and northwestern U S coast. The Aleutian base lacks large concrete pens, so hits would likely damage facilities. The latest raids bring Aleutian air attacks this month to 17, up from nine in February.
The noon Soviet communique reports 32 more villages captured south of Bely as Red Army presses toward Smolensk. In Dronovka hard fighting drives Germans back, while Vskhody, nine miles west of Vyazma Bryansk rail, falls after a hard struggle, marking a new district center in Smolensk province.
Dispatches from Red Star say German forces pushed toward a Vyazma rail hub while Russians counterattacked along the Agra River and in the Donets Valley near Kharkov. German losses numbered about 1 000 dead as thaw hinders operations and large aerial activity continues.
The city jail was emptied at 4:00 yesterday and remained empty this afternoon. Chief W G Friddle said it is unusual for a jail to stay vacant 24 hours as selective service may classify jailers as non essential. Left handed people are estimated at 5 to 8 percent of the U S population.
U S forces under Lieut General George S Patton spearhead operations on the Tunisian front as Major battles unfold north of the Mareth Line. German and Italian troops reportedly suffer losses while Allied air power presses the offensive. The push marks Patton's first command of US troops on this front with the 1st Infantry, 1st Armored, and 34th Infantry Divisions active.
Chief W. G. Friddle spoke to Rotary members about his 22 years in law enforcement in High Point. He highlighted faster response times with radio dispatch, noting a car on scene within three minutes, and cited crime and traffic death statistics comparing to North Carolina cities. He praised 300 auxiliary officers and recognized local police guests and visiting Rotarians from Greensboro Charlotte Belhaven and High Point.
Butter receipts reach 582,708 with firm Chicago price quotes. Eggs show 25,437 receipts, fresh graded extra firsts at 381-4 local and 39 in cars. Current receipts 361-4. dirties 343-4 and checks 341-4. Separate note reports Tunisia advance into Gafsa slowed by minefields and road demolitions.
Ray Street School students raised 1600 in War Stamps and Bond sales in a weekly one day drive. The Schools At War program awards Jeep credit for 900 in two weeks, and Bay Street claims the yesterday total could buy almost two jeeps, per PTA president Mrs. John Peacock.
The 57 year old Patton trained American tank units in the desert for the North African campaign. He keeps two tanks for personal use and inspires loyal enlistments with his intense leadership and speeches. A veteran of 30 years, he served with Pershing in Mexico and earned the Distinguished Service Medal for leading the first American tank unit in France.
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