This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1942
Page
4
North Carolina slight temperature changes with colder exposure in the west. Occasional light rain in the mountains this afternoon and tonight. South Carolina mild temperatures tonight. Georgia slightly warmer in the south and central areas with occasional light rain, followed by cooler air in the north tonight.
Senator McNary of Oregon warned about lingering implications of administration policy as Republican leaders discuss unity. Senator Vanderberg of Michigan floated a coalition to form a unified war cooperation committee while observers watch for a possible joint drive by House Republicans and conservative Democrats to curb New Deal programs. Debates rose on repealing Wagner Act and Wage-Hour Law, with Senator O'Daniel proposing to suspend the 40 hour week to ease manpower needs.
Seven Negro registrants from local Selective Service Board No 5 will depart for training camp tomorrow morning after a two week furlough in High Point. Ordered to report at 8:30 AM are Robert F Williamson Jr Walter S Johnson John A Charles J W Staples Leander C Turner Lawson Mitchen and Anderson Long Jr Other Negroes bound for camp soon include James Carter leaving November 9 and Wilbert Welch leaving November 11.
Raleigh November 6 State OPA Director T S Johnson said rising food costs in public eating places in North Carolina were out of proportion to wholesale and supply costs. He cited reports of restaurant food costs up to 100 percent. He noted meals themselves are not controlled by OPA but many ingredients have ceiling prices.
The Associated Press reports 220 Democrats and 15 senators elected to the 78th Congress, with Republicans at 208 House members and 18 senators. Three House seats and one Senate race remained undecided. Minor party gains include Progressives at two House seats and one each for American Labor and Farm Labor. Senate holdovers total 41 for Democrats to 38 for Republicans, with one Progressive among the holdovers. Rankings in Montana and close races in California Utah and Pennsylvania noted. Idaho governor race also pending canvass.
The war discussion foresees Egyptian victory as a prelude to Axis defeat in Africa, restoring Mediterranean dominance to Britain and Allies. It notes plans for a Middle East air and naval push against Italy, and observes Japan's Berlin conclave to deepen three power ties while focusing on preserving its empire.
A Moscow sourced report via Tass says Premier Mussolini flew from Rome in late October to meet Adolf Hitler. The Geneva dispatch to Tass notes Nazi General Field Marshal Albert Kesselring of the air force also attended the meeting.
A dispute over 213 constitutional amendment tickets found in the wrong box sparked tense moments and minor clashes in Boone. The county board delayed action, split along party lines over including the ballots, as police dispersed a crowd outside the courthouse. Weathering pressure, the board planned to reconvene to decide how to handle the 312 misfiled ballots and related irregularities.
N C FLIERS Hunt Tex three Japanese planes shot down Major Edward Rector Marshall NC and Major John Bright Reading PA two each Major Charles W Sawyer Emmett Idaho one Here CB1 roundup lists nine other fliers with under five victories Major John R Alison Daytona Beach FL and Lieutenant Patrick H Daniels Van Nuys CA three each Captain Burral Barnum Old Lyme CT two Lieutenant John D Lombard Iowa City IA Captain Edmund Goss Tampa FL Lieutenant Dallas A Clinger Etna WY Lieutenant Mack A Mitchell Oakland CA Lieutenant Mortimer Marks Bayonne NJ Lieutenant Thomas R Smith Thomasville GA one each Lieutenant Martin S Cluck Erick OK one killed Lieutenant Henry P Elias Spartanburg SC three before killed Master Sergeant John W Brewer Riverside CA one plane as ground crew member
President Roosevelt discussed military training levels and the Guadalcanal operation. He noted that a country cannot judge its fighting effectiveness by troop numbers alone and that actions on Guadalcanal were limited in scale due to supply constraints, yet their importance may exceed their size.
The communique reports Allied forces advancing toward Buna after slowing near Kokoda while bombing campaigns hit Nanbisse Ailey Salamaua and Buin Faisi areas. U S warships shelled Guadalcanal as army planes attacked enemy dumps. Walter Nash urged a unified US Navy and Army command in the South Pacific to prevent jeopardizing lives through separate plans.
Stalin warned of continuing German strength in Europe and the need for a second front. He cited German division totals on the Soviet front, noted allied supply efforts and moral fatigue, and stressed the importance of Allied cooperation and France’s fall.
German commentator on Berlin radio discusses Allied operations against North Africa led by Americans. Possible western push toward Casablanca from the Atlantic. Axis notes a gathering of Allied forces near Chad south of Tripoli and mentions a Fighting French unit at Kufra Oasis. Le Soir claims Rommel detached forces to Kufra guard.
Allied forces push 50 miles since breaking El Alamein lines as Rommel’s rearguards retreat along the coastal road. British reports claim 4,000 more men captured and at least 79 additional tanks destroyed while six Axis vessels are sunk or damaged. Captured include Italian General Francisco Scotti and his chief of staff, signaling a decisive shift in the North Africa campaign.
Russian press recounts heavy fighting south east of Nalchik to hold routes to Grozny oil fields. A Soviet communique claims half a regiment attacked, repelled by artillery and mortars with 300 Soviet casualties, while German losses and prisoners were reported.
Berlin broadcasts report that the U S election results are a sharp setback for the Roosevelt administration. Le Matin headlines ride a warning to Roosevelt while Dewey’s New York governorship and Mrs Clare Boothe Luce draw attention. Stockholm dispatches note isolationists were reelected, shifting views but not breaking Alliance support.
Pretty Peggy La Rue Satterlee, 16, testified again at Errol Flynn’s preliminary hearing about the Santa Catalina cruise incident aboard Flynn’s yacht in August 1941. She said Flynn entered her stateroom, talked, and Layed on the bed, prompting her to cry after slapping his nose, explaining she feared being heard. The defendant also faces a charge involving 17 year old Betty Hansen at a Bel Air party hosted by Fred McEvoy.
Washington reports President Roosevelt sent to Congress a plan for a postwar American transportation system with streamlined cars on express highways and thousands of commercial airplanes. Led by Owen D Young, the committee urged cheaper faster better service, though the president gave no specifics.
Center shows schedule entries for The Glass Key plus Bradhurst Thundering Hoogs and Paramount Arizona with multiple showtimes and prices listed for specific dates and times across theaters. Rialto lists West of Cimarron alongside several showings throughout the day with times such as 11:45 and 9:45.
Berlin radio reports a Shanghai dispatch that Jews in Shanghai must display blue markers on their automobiles as part of an Axis pattern. The message came from the garrison defending Shanghai, who say they have fought nearly continuously since a five day lull ended with renewed German attacks on October 12.
Salem Teachers College will meet Saturday night at 8 30 at the home of Mrs Helen Cole No 9 Woodbury avenue All members urged to be present iCHITTLIN SUPPER There will be a chittlin supper at the home of Mrs Daisy Banks Robinson 107 Price street Saturday night November 7 Public invited
William Penn High School announces American Education Week from November 8 to 14. The program opens Monday evening with Superintendent Charles F. Carroll Jr as main speaker on The School Serving Wartime Needs. Events include classroom visits, morning discussions on Building Strong Bodies and Cultivating Knowledge and Skills, a Wednesday assembly and skit on Developing Loyal Citizens, and a closing Friday assembly featuring a 7th grade skit Establishing Study Character.
Mrs Vivian Simpson and her daughter Dora Ella have returned to the city after a fifteen day visit to Detroit Belle Isle and Canada.
The Winston alumni group invites members to a club meeting and social at the downtown hall. Organizers highlight guest speakers, a brief update on chapter activities, and a recap of the year’s events. Members are urged to confirm attendance.
Mr and Mrs Massey hosted their daughter Precious M Massey at a birthday party on Leonard Street. Attendees included Fredrick Thomas Annie Lee Anderson Minnie L Hailey Evil Josie Massey and Leon Massey. Guests enjoyed sandwiches ice cream cake and candy.
The Bishop and his wife have returned from Camden South Carolina where they conducted a four week revival meeting.
William Penn Tigers defeated Gastonia High School 20 to 0 last night, pulling closer to the Western District championship as Reidsville looms next in the schedule.
Washington November 3 The White House remained silent as Republicans surged in Tuesday's elections. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early refused to discuss gains stating he had not spoken with the president and doubted the public would be interested in his views.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.