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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1943
Page
2
Governor Broughton appeals to all North Carolinians to reduce fuel and critical resource use by at least ten percent. He urges citizens and industries to participate and conserve energy amid shortages.
Governor cites urgent War Production Board letter urging conservation of war resources as winter nears. Officials warn of potential shortages of manpower fuels materials and equipment to sustain production pace. Glycerine noted as a base for sulfa drug ointments for frontlines.
The notice lists ration stamp validity for meats fats and books G H J K valid through December 14, green stamps A B C valid through December 70, D E and F through December 1, sugar four through January 15, shoes stamps 18 and 1 airplane sheet, gasoline varying by region through February 8, January 21 or March dates, fuel oil periods through February 8 with region specifics, and all coupons valued at 10 gallons per unit.
Retired judge Henry Hopkins cites age as reason for stepping down. Local magistrates elects 85 year old W. H. Shaw as his successor with unanimous support.
Washington analysis notes President Roosevelt relies on military leaders like General Eisenhower and Admiral King for strategic guidance while Patton's affair tests trust. It cites concerns over hospitalizations and the need for mental health checks among commanders to prevent wartime breakdowns.
Ernest Yarborough was sentenced to two years in jail after being brought back from Maryland to face abandonment charges. He appealed the verdict with bond set at 500 dollars. Other local cases include Nora Berry six months for illegal liquor sales and bond, plus damages. Mabel Dammones received a suspended six month sentence for assault on a police officer with fines and good behavior terms. Lester Wilson was fined 10 dollars and costs for hit and run driving.
The War Production Board plans rapid changes in weapon design and production as fighting widens in Europe and the Pacific. Charles E. Wilson to lead the streamlined WPB with expanded duties, consolidating industry divisions while maintaining 1944 production goals and avoiding schedule disruption.
U S senators report peace rumors and caution about a German defeat before mid 1945. They cite forecasts from Senator Lodge Senator Austin and Chairman Truman that crushing Germany may take a year and Japan another year, with occupation troops scattered across Europe.
Listed are network changes to programming with time shifts for wartime adjustments. The lineup includes dramas, news, music, serials, and variety shows across stations, noting adjustments like one hour or two hours shifts and repeat performances.
SS Panama Cartment staff sergeant J Malone of the Sixth Air Force in the Caribbean won a $5000 Panamanian lottery after investing $2.50 in tickets. Outfit members imagined varied ways to spend the windfall as the sergeant contemplates his share.
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