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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1944
Page
1
War Department outlines phased demobilization after Germany’s defeat with a slow initial release of troops. Army stresses Japan war will remain the priority in manpower and shipping decisions.
Navy Secretary Forrestal announced that demobilization is not planned after Germany’s defeat. He stated the fleet will expand beyond today’s strength of just over 3 million and grow toward an authorized 4 million. Postwar plans will hinge on unique U.S. war-time challenges.
Demobilization will be on an individual basis with men released from the Pacific, Europe, and American outposts. A survey identified four essential factors to guide release priority: length of service, overseas time, combat credit, and number of dependents. The bulk of the Army's strength remains deployed.
London reports a Nazi radio forecast using V-1 flying bombs on the European continent now that the English bombing cap has weakened. The weapon’s significance remains, with Germany signaling continued use beyond England. Evacuees face housing strain as many homes are destroyed or severely damaged.
The army announces a plan to discharge troops individually rather than by unit. A point system awards credits for total Army time, overseas time, decorations, battle clasps, and dependent children to set discharge priorities. Pacific and European service both eligible. those declared surplus will be pooled in the U S. for release as higher priority fits.
Bishop James Cannon Jr a noted Methodist churchman known for anti liquor stance and political activity died at Wesley Memorial hospital Chicago from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had attended an Anti Saloon League meeting and earlier helped defeat Alfred Smith in 1928 before retiring in 1938 as bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
George Hickman seven year old son of Mr and Mrs W H Hickman of Springfield Road was taken to Hickory hospital for infantile paralysis treatment after illness began Monday. Through this epidemic 12 cases are reported in and near the city with seven in the city and the latest city case reported two weeks ago.
Allied forces push along a ridge from Coriano toward the Adriatic Sea near Rimini as the Eighth Army tightens in the Gothic line area. Coriano remains in German hands amid heavy fighting that continues across the front in Italy.
Soviet forces push toward East Prussia from near Warsaw and advance north of the capital in a broad eastern front offensive. In the south, Romanian and Greek theater actions push toward Yugoslavia and the Danube region as Belgrade hopes to block Axis moves. The Oslo radio reports German entry into Bulgaria amid the renewed push.
The Associated Press updates map distances to major fronts. Russian front from outside Pulatsk north of Warsaw shows 31 percent progress. Western front 363 miles from Breda. Southern France 60 miles from Bourg en Bresse. Italian front 585 miles from south of Rimini.
The 1944 infantile paralysis cases reached 671, just four short of the 1935 yearly record of 675. Dare and Halifax counties reported one case each, with 659 cases since June 1 across 74 counties. Cleveland County total corrected to 13 from 14.
Allied air forces from Italy launched a sustained assault on German troop concentrations moving north from the Danube region. Lib erators hit Osijekovac area tanks and vehicles while bombers targeted Oradea railyards. British Mosquitos attacked Hannover and shipping. French Marauders hit Brest and Havoc dive bombers struck gun positions and depots.
In Nevada the 14th district Democratic renomination contest favored Senator Pat McCarran by 853 votes as 719 precincts reported. McCarran led Pittman 10 441 to 6 ? Pittman with Pittman camp accusing isolationist leanings and CIO backing cited. Republican George W. Malone won the GOP senatorial nomination with early counts showing a tie with Kendrick Johnson trailing Kenneth Johnson.
The Netherlands government in exile left Britain after declaring plans to return to the homeland soon, with Premier Pieter Gerbrandy asserting the present cabinet would inform Queen Wilhelmina once in Holland. The dispatch notes hope for rapid liberation by Allied forces.
The article argues Russia's declaration of war on Bulgaria alters the Balkan balance, aiding the Allied cause and threatening Hitler's plans. It notes Bulgaria's mixed stance, Soviet warnings, and potential moves toward challenging Turkey over the Dardanelles, with wider implications for Southeast Europe and wartime diplomacy.
Bulgaria appeals to Russia for an armistice after the Kremlin declares war. The news notes a possible joint peace with the United States Britain and the Soviet Union and reports unconfirmed claims of Russian advances into Bulgaria.
Navy Secretary Forrestal told reporters that Japan can mass air power in a small area and a long hard fight lies ahead. He noted Japan concentrated forces after neutralizing bases and plans to save planes for future battles, with improvements in aircraft and a narrowed theater including the Philippines China and Japan.
American forces near Metz push across the Moselle after heavy fire, reaching four miles from the city. The Third Army reports crossings and a second bridgehead near Nancy as German resistance tightens ahead of a planned advance into Germany. Over 205000 prisoners taken since D-day, with 76000 captured and 62250 wounded.
General MacArthur reports allied air strikes south of the Philippines have destroyed or damaged 7 ships, including 18 troop ships. Raids off Celebes and Halmahera sank barges, freighters, and coastal vessels, bringing total Philippine-Moluccas losses to 54 since last Wednesday.
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