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 14 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 25, 1942
Page
2
North Carolina: continued cold in east and central parts with warmer conditions in the extreme west tonight. South Carolina: continued cold in east and south parts with warmer conditions in the north west. frost possible in the east tonight. Georgia: warmer in north and west areas but continued cold with night frost in the southeast.
On the beach this morning Americans reported at least 70 dead Japanese soldiers amid shelling and sharpshooting. Eastern front action stalls as Marines clear lines with few casualties. Col. John M. Arthur cites three men killed and six wounded by naval fire on the night of the 14th, and says only about a dozen Japanese remain in the sector. No Japanese planes have been seen over Henderson Field or the front lines recently.
Frontline reports describe Eighth Army advancing toward Tripoli amid scarce air opposition in Libya. In Tunisia, Axis reinforcements move south as Allied forces inspect weakness at Gabes and Sfax with American P-38s and RAF fighters targeting columns and trains.
The 1948 Karston Show comes to Paramount Theatre for one day Monday November 30 with multiple screenings at 2 00 4 25 7 05 and 9 25 pm The program promises Ziegfeld Follies comedians Glenn Miller Kay Kyser and Gene Gary plus 30 other entertainers with special bargain pricing 33c until 2 pm and 55c after 6 pm A must see performance reported as five shows in one and featuring Hollywood and New York stage names
Soviet forces report continued advances in and around Stalingrad with major German losses including 15,000 killed and 12,000 captured in a drive that began November 19. By night, Red Army had encircled and threatened key Nazi positions, while German counterattacks near Tuapse and Nalchik faltered.
Berlin said British tank spearheads were caught in a prepared ambush as German and Italian troops cut off retreat by blowing up two coastal road bends. British resistance collapsed in crossfire. several armored cars and troop carriers destroyed with crews killed or captured. Axis forces claimed sinking a British cruiser and submarine, bombing a destroyer, and damaging seven ships in North African waters.
Ellis Brattain was sentenced to two to five years for manslaughter after pleading guilty in the June shotgun slaying of Dewey Love. The plea was accepted by the State and Judge Wilson Warlick imposed the term.
Americans plan a festive Thanksgiving meal amid war production. Stores report record purchasing for turkeys poultry cranberries and dairy despite shortages and rationing. Government demand concentrates on meats poultry and dairy while some regions face limited supplies and distribution delays.
Monarchs and Rotarians met in a joint Thanksgiving observance in the city after noon today at Brerston. A Coke Cecil served as program chairman. Miss Virginia Frank from the city schools music department presented a musical program with string ensemble and vocal solos by Miss Margaret Kernodle and Bronson Matney. Rotarian C Excell Rouzzelle gave a brief address praising five national developments: American soil, brains, labor, moral character, and belief in God. He highlighted America's material wealth, rapid growth, and generosity to the needy abroad, urging gratitude for these blessings.
The article asserts that Slovakia and Croatia are Axis creations and that Bulgaria hesitates to join fighting due to ties with Russia. Finland is keeping a holding position, Denmark is German occupied with no independent will, and Hungary and Romania have sent troops to battle in Russia.
Wartime Washington notes praise for pre invasion talks with North Africa powers. Experts say such dealings saved tens of thousands of lives and vast materiel, while highlighting a growing US role in European diplomacy. They warn against ignoring occupied Europe’s resistance, calling fifth column danger immense and praising ongoing psychological warfare.
The report notes bitter differences on the Eastern Front over Transylvania that could spark clashes, while German reaction fears recede. It contrasts this with Spain where fascists backed by Germany and Italy won the Civil War, yet neutrality grows under Allied occupation of French North Africa. The anti comintern front’s strength likely peaked after Moscow’s darkest hour last winter.
President Roosevelt today purchased from Secretary Morgenthau the first 500 bond in the Victory Loan drive. The Treasury will launch the campaign next Monday to raise 9,000,000,000 in December.
Stocks on the New York exchange show varied results with gains for some blue chips and declines for others. Notable entries include PhillipsPet, United States Steel, and Reynolds, with several names showing fractional percentage moves and mixed volumes.
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.