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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1942
Page
2
Weather ETM reports scattered thunderstorms across Carolina tonight with cooler temperatures into the morning. The forecast notes showers in the mountains and a drop in temperatures, bringing a refreshing, plateaude atmosphere for residents and travelers nearby.
The report details RAF and German raids across southwest Germany and the Baltic coast, noting six German planes lost, a major raid on Rostock area, and a Vichy/DNB summary. It also mentions British countermeasures, unfavorable weather limiting operations, and German night bombings causing casualties and housing destruction in an English working-class district.
Fragmented war report describes eight days of fighting, with Russian and German forces clashing along a broad front. The note indicates heavy attacks and counterattacks, uncertain gains, and ongoing efforts to secure strategic positions while reserves are deployed.
Admiral Doolittle recalls the surprise air raid on Japan led by B 25 bombers. He says few Japanese fighters engaged, most shot down and inexperienced. Bombers hit a warship near Tokyo Nagoya factory and other targets. 79 airmen earned the Distinguished Service Cross for volunteering and weeks of preparation.
The report outlines continued discussion from Page One on starting at 11 percent for the first $2,000 of net income. Doughton urged new tables with slightly higher rates. The committee likely would decide today on granting Secretary Morgenthau power to collect up to 10 percent of a person’s taxable income in advance via salary reductions.
Rationing in 17 eastern states and DC is cut by 50 percent. Oregon and Washington shift to half rations June 1 due to tanker shortages. WPB plans possible nationwide rationing as tires and rubber use rise. Roosevelt signals possible oil-area carveouts, while universal gasoline limits loom. Officials warn 1.23 million oil-heated homes on the seaboard face a cold winter without stronger measures.
The German high command said Axis troops overran the Kerch Strait coast and captured 149,256 prisoners after heavy fighting in the Crimea. A Soviet communique denied the claimed Soviet collapse and said battles continued near Kerch, while London quarters dismissed the Nazi assertion as absurd.
The regular Youth Forum meeting will be held Thursday morning at 10 30 o clock at the W C A Mrs Kenneth Redman chairman announced it may be the last meeting of the season and urged good attendance.
Grover C Furr Jr a 22 year old High Pointer and Pan American Airways transport pilot returns home for a 30 day rest after eight months ferrying vital supplies to United Nations forces in India Burma and China. He helped evacuate refugees and served under Army Air Corps control during the Burma China India operations.
Nostradamus the famed prophetic writer is featured in MGM three short subjects at Center Theatre. Carey Wilson explains Nostradamus lived from December 14, 1503 in Provence and studied medicine at Montpellier before retreating to Orval Abbey after plague took his family.
Markwell announced a revised design for the dam and generating plant to meet war time conditions. Land acquisition and contract adjustments will begin immediately under Fleming authority, with a project office to open in Winston Salem. Wade Carpenter, from the Santee Cooper project, will likely assist and sought bids for 3,000 square feet of office space in Winston-Salem to house staff.
Chicago market notes butter receipts total 49 178 with creamery cream ratings from 93 to 90. Eggs receipts 35 203 with fine and extra first grades. Car prices listed at 26 1 2 with other items unchanged.
Wartime estimates place German airplane output at 2200 to 2500 monthly with total aircraft around 25000 as of spring. Submarine build at 15 to 18 monthly, capital ships limited by naval needs, Graf Zeppelin 80 percent. Tank data unclear, but desert repainting and US entry strain resources. Twelve gov agencies push plan, Goebbels and Nazis demand more sacrifice, sabotage pursued. North Carolina group elects Coad president and sets 1943 meeting in Charlotte.
The annual elementary instrumental demonstration by the High Point High School Music Department drew a full Junior High School audience. Third graders from eight elementary schools performed in Rhythm Band, followed by a Tanette Band of over a hundred fourth graders, and the All City Elementary Band under L. W. Alrutz and Robin F. Garwood. The program showcased early rhythm development and potential for future city bands, with several hundred students involved and praise for the directors’ work.
Ross Campbell route two received a suspended 15 month sentence for violating prohibition law and must move from his address by 6 pm. He is barred from business within two miles of the location for three years. Driver’s license revoked 12 months. fine 825 plus costs. Other cases heard included speeding and abandonment charges with various suspensions and costs.
General Abe, longtime militarist and former premier, elected president of a 39 member council including ex party members and retired generals. The body aims to centralize power to back the war effort and back the throne, endorsing a four point program and coordinating with a new parliament session on expanded shipbuilding after losses in the SW Pacific.
The Salvation Army band in Charlotte has been invited to take part in a Victory Day parade today. Major Vernon Carter, head of the local post, announced the invitation after the band's recent concert for the Rotary Club.
New York stocks posted notable moves at midday with mixed results across major sectors. Investors weighed recent earnings reports and shifts in energy and technology names while the market assessed ongoing economic signals.
Civilian Defense officials urge all volunteers who missed last night to attend the second drill session Friday at 7 30 PM. Two 200-seat classes operate at the armory and at the high school athletic field to train air raid wardens fire watchers and decontamination squad members with rest breaks to prevent fatigue.
The 126th annual Diocesan convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church will meet at St Marys School in Raleigh on May 21 and 22. Rev. Howard S. Hartzell rector and several St Marys Parish members will attend the event.
Shirley Elizabeth McNeil seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J E McNeil formerly of this city was fatally injured when struck by an automobile in Pasadena Md late yesterday afternoon Details of the accident have not as yet been received here Mr and Mrs McNeil will arrive here this afternoon at which time funeral arrangements will be made.
Major Carter announced that under local advisory board authority the band will present several Sunday concerts in High Point. The events are open to the public and offered at no charge or with free will offerings.
The body will be sent to this city Thursday morning. Shirley is described as the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McNeil of Hamilton Street and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee of 202 Fisher Street.
High Point automobile dealers told City Council they are being driven out by government orders freezing auto manufacture and sales and urged abolition of the privilege license tax. Led by spokesman Jack Burris, the delegation requested elimination if possible. Greensboro had recently cut its tax from 30 to 1 dollar yearly, and the issue was referred to the finance committee for recommendation.
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