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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1942
Page
2
Rising temperatures spread across North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia this afternoon and tonight as heat builds across the region with hot conditions and possible humidity.
Pro democratic President Ortiz’s government under Castilla aims to block General Agustin P Justo, a top pro Allied figure. Elections loom in October with observers noting a break with the Axis could boost Justo. Castillo’s control is limited to the Senate. the opposition dominates elsewhere. Pro Allied radicals compete with a strong Socialist wing in Buenos Aires.
Boston report details a wall collapse that killed six firefighters and trapped others. Names listed include Frank Degan of South Boston, John F. Foley of East Boston, Edward F. Macomney of South Boston, Daniel E McGuire of East Boston, Peter B. McCorrow of Dorchester, and Mal ech F. Reddington of Mattapan.
The report describes German advances toward the northwest end of a Georgian military highway over the Caucasus. Two hundred Germans were counted in a night engagement near the Noaichik area. Northeast of Tuapse a small lane saw activity and the midnight communique claimed Soviet forces improved positions south of Stalingrad by pushing Germans from a fortified point and entrenching there after inflicting about 120 casualties.
The speech accuses Admiral Darlan of betraying orders to defend Africa, entering an agreement with the enemy, ceasing fire prematurely, and damaging troops morale. It states General Giraud was chosen by foreign powers and declares Darlan barred from all public functions and military command.
Allied and Axis forces clash as Tunisia reports landings by Italian and German troops with French authorities’ approval amid raids on airfields and ports. Gen. Giraud directs anti Axis resistance in Tunisia while RAF strikes destroy six German planes near Tunis. Allies claim progress as U-boats and bombers are sunk and German plans face pressure along the coast.
Anne Adams designs Pattern 4199 a warm tailored robe for style and comfort. Monogram embroidery adds an individual touch with braid or bias binding. Available sizes small to large with fabric and binding yardage noted. Send sixteen cents and order The High Point Enterprise Pattern Department 243 West 17th St New York NY.
The record notes fleets divided among Vichy and Free French holdings with ships damaged at Oran in 1940 and subsequently repaired and moved to Toulon. It lists numbers by region and status including demilitarization in Alexandria, ships in Indo China Dakar Casablanca Madagascar Martinique and British ports. Entities include Dunkerque and Lorraine with historical locations Oran Toulon Alexandria Dakar Casablanca Madagascar Martinique British ports.
Washington reports the Navy offers no further details on Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and six companions missing three weeks before their rescue from a Pacific rubber life raft. Navy said he was in good condition when found and expected a formal statement soon.
Fermor S. Cannon of Indianapolis, league president, lauded backing for national economy and pledged to sell war bonds to the fullest extent. He noted institutions would buy government bonds in unlimited amounts weekly and monthly as funds permit, aligning with the treasury’s financing program seeking funds from the general public.
The North Carolina Press Association will hold its annual Press Institute on January 21 and 22 at the University of North Carolina and Duke University in Chapel Hill. The event opens with a dinner on Thursday night and continues with sessions led by industry leaders and editors.
Raleigh officials announced a wartime order on tire inspections for commercial vehicles. Owners must have tires inspected during the November 15 to January 13 period, with inspections every 5,000 miles or every 60 days for those under 3,000 miles driven. The certificate deadline was moved to December with other provisions unchanged.
21, and will end after lunch the following day. Plans for the event were announced Saturday by WL K. Hoyt of Winston-Salem, association president.
An army observer reports Japanese forces in Malaya and Luzon shot civilians for traversing combat zones. Civilians in groups up to a hundred were killed, and civilian police were told they would be held responsible for attacks on Japanese troops. Prisoners are marched long distances with little food or water, and wounded receive minimal aid.
British raids on Libya hit Bengasi area with a large explosion and fire. German sources say Rommel plans a stand soon, possibly in the El Agheila swamp, east of Tripoli, as retreating units regroup. DNB notes smashed army reaching prepared positions and main axis base near Libya. Rockefeller Center is cited as a large privately owned complex in New York.
The Enterprise Raleigh bureau invites readers to mail questions about the civilian impact of the war. All inquiries will be officially verified and answered weekly. Send questions to P O Box 1309 Raleigh North Carolina.
Advice on obtaining building materials during war, ceiling price rules for grocers, egg price limits, and allotment processes for dependents. Includes notes on meat rationing prospects, voluntary meat consumption guidance, and where to obtain forms for Army allotments. Also covers Army service eligibility after Pearl Harbor and the status of a daughter in the Signal Corps.
Japanese claims in the South Pacific cite sunk ships and damaged units. The U S destroyer Porter was reported sunk, and a U S carrier heavily damaged as carrier task forces clashed northeast of Guadalcanal. October 31 announcements stated a carrier was destroyed after severe damage by Japanese air and torpedo strikes.
Allied and Imperial sources describe heavy damage to multiple warships including Enterprise and Hornet class carriers and three cruisers, with aircraft losses exceeding 200 and conflicting notes on sunk ships. The evolving counts reference Yorktown, Midway, Santa Cruz, and Coral Sea actions with varying casualty tallies.
U S forces press to recapture Henderson airfield as a 12,000 ton transport is reported aflame in the carrier plane attack. Heavy bombers strike two enemy ships in the harbor at Rabaul, New Britain and ignite fires in the supply area.
Former President Hoover urges consolidating food policy under the Department of Agriculture. He argues the lack of coordination among bureaus harms animal products and stresses unifying functions with OPA and WPB roles, while keeping price and marketing policies with the department.
The Office of Price Administration announced that motorists in the eastern states must ink license state and number on the back of all gasoline coupons surrendered after November 21. The rule applies first to eastern states and D C, with nationwide rationing set for December 1.
U boats have sunk six more Allied merchant vessels in the Western Atlantic, adding 68 dead or missing. Three ships were American, one British, one Norwegian, and one unidentified. Explosions were observed in the Manguin dump area and docks area.
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