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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1944
Page
10
An air ministry communique reports mines in enemy waters and no Allied planes missing. Announcements say American and British air fleets based in Britain and Italy achieved a record April by dropping 99 tons of bombs on targets in Germany and occupied territories.
War department released names of North Carolina soldiers killed in action. European area includes Sgt. Thomas Burns from Sanford. Mediterranean area lists Sgt. Ernest F. Clarke Jr. from Baltimore wife, Pvt. Harold Gibbs from Leicester. Lemons from Judson, Livengood from Granite Quarry. Southwest Pacific lists 2nd Lt. Broadus McGinnis from Lincolnton and 2nd Lt. Macon Nicholas from 207.
Read of union activists urging a seven day election window at Montgomery Ward after a government seizure and NLRB rulings. They oppose the board requiring a 21 day prep period for a representation vote. A federal court decision on presidential seizure powers is awaited next Monday.
The article describes Eisenhower's invasion plans with emphasis on precision and coordination, noting paratrooper use and behind the lines drops. It warns readers to expect confusing post invasion events while stressing the overall strategic control and minimized haphazard action. A separate Kansas City note reports a looming Methodist preacher shortage within a decade.
War report states land based heavy bombers released 95 tons of explosives on Japanese targets Sunday. There was no air interception.
OPA officials expect the new beef rationing status to last three to four months at least, with Bowles cautioning against predicting beyond that. Cattle feed shortages drive the policy. Beef points stay 7 to 13 per pound, excluding flank. A recent action removed 57 percent of rationed products and 85 percent of all meat from coverage.
A Southeast Asia command review reports the Indaw operation along the Mandalay to Myitkyina line as promising after a satisfactory initial run. It notes Japanese forces in the Indian sector retreating to high ground amid Chindit strikes and moving mainly at night.
North Carolina forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and continued mild conditions tonight and Thursday. Scattered thundershowers are expected with activity starting in the extreme west this afternoon or tonight.
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