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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
2
Samuel Lifschey of Philadelphia donated a 100 year old viola to an instrument collection for Russian musicians. The Soviet Union halted instrument production when the war began. New York vending machine operators oppose OPA ration tokens, fearing use in place of dimes in machines.
Partly cloudy and cooler in the west tonight. east portions stay mostly cloudy with showers and little temperature change. Friday, partly cloudy and warmer inland, with the coast remaining unsettled.
The Times editorial argues Europe is divided into sovereign units with no higher authority guiding security and economy. It warns over idealism clashing with hard realities as the big three powers seek to resolve influence zones.
World War II reporting notes MacArthur’s isolated position hit by 133 tons of explosives on Monday. Allied air power unloaded over 1,600 tons in a week as Wewak suffered 160 tons of bombardment damaging supply dumps and harbor barges. A destroyer was sunk near Tadji, with a Liberator drop finishing it off. Australian and American forces push south toward Bogadjim after advancing from Saidor.
Allied troops closed on Buthedaung from south and southwest while repelling westward attacks. Troops on hills east of the Mayu range rounded up isolated enemy groups. Forces massed against a possible major push in the Tiddim Chin hills as British bombers hit Taungup supply dumps and Prome stores burned last night.
The postmaster general lifts the prohibition on car radios. Owners who had radios seized by police may apply to have their devices returned. ACNE PIMPLES Black and White Ointment offers antiseptic relief for itching and irritation. Cleanse with Black and White Skin Soap.
Miss Lucille Brown coordinator of diversified training and local students presented a mock court scene before the Rotary club at the Woman's club building. Brown spoke on plans to aid non college bound students and the future of diversified training in local schools. Charles F. Phillips was named On To Pinehurst chairman for the May 4 5 Rotary convention. Seymour McMillan from Fayetteville attended as a guest.
A tentative letter outlines WPB and armed services restrict deferments for workers aged 22 to 25 to plants producing critical war programs. Only those with irreplaceable, extreme, specialized skill or knowledge engaged in priority plants may qualify, and only when end-product output is insufficient for immediate war objectives.
In a night offensive, RAF and 33 aircraft lost 11 planes as London reports a new 1000-plane attack. A B-17 crew including Sgt Waters and Lt Boy describe fierce fighter opposition and decisive blows to a Focke Wulf. Frankfurt was also a main target with large fires and rising smoke.
Berlin radio reports a new Budapest government led by a quisling premier and a German gauleiter as Hungary buckles to Nazi pressure. Dispatches warn Slovakia and Bulgaria may be next as Moscow’s advances reshape Eastern Europe amid stalled Romanian defenses.
War era boosts the Wayneburg and Washington Railroad as Pennsylvania Railroad expands its narrow line to standard gauge. The 28 mile route, once a single track, serves an area rich in untapped coal deposits and gains a larger, regular-width fleet.
German planes swept Cassino area while Nazi artillery targeted Rapido bridges and attacked Anzio shipping with no damage reported. Heavy bomber raid on Verona met by Lightning escorts, two enemy planes shot down. returning crewmen described bombed railway crossings and yards.
Major missing Wood of New Jersey disappeared after leaving Raleigh North Carolina last Friday en route to Fort Bragg. The Eastern Defense Command announced the halt in the search and asked for information.
Instructions advise rubbing paint stains with kerosene until removed or, for stubborn marks, saturate the fabric and roll up for 30 minutes. Finish by washing in hot soapy water.
Civitan clubs from North and South Carolina will hold their annual district convention in May, announced by Dr Coyt Ham of Columbia South Carolina district governor.
A student body resolution at East Carolina Teachers College asks Governor Broughton to refer the handling of college funds by President Leon Meadows to higher state officials or the state courts if needed. The board cleared Meadows 8-4 after hearings on an auditor’s report noting $18,636.34 unaccounted. A separate item notes a tiny, subone-pound stove developed for soldiers’ field use by the Device Command.
Myron Selznick, 45, an actors' agent and brother of film producer David O. Selznick, died early today in Santa Monica Hospital California. He had represented actors and appeared in industry circles as a talent liaison.
Secretary Claude Wickard spoke at an air cargo conference in Detroit hosted by Wayne University and the Board of Commerce. He outlined plans to market farm products through air freight to distant markets including the Caribbean and Mexico, noting fruits and vegetables flown in were served only 24 hours after harvest.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau disclosed a 16 billion dollar goal for the fifth war loan, saying it is needed and feasible. He noted reports of a 14 billion target were incorrect and that details on the security type would follow next week as the drive opens in early June in Washington.
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