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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1943
Page
10
North Carolina sees slightly cooler conditions this afternoon tonight and Thursday with mild trend in the west portion this afternoon scattered showers across the east and extreme northeast tonight. South Carolina also turns cooler this afternoon tonight and Thursday with a mild west portion and showers likely in eastern areas.
The surrender strikes a major turning point in World War II, stripping Hitler of 27 Italian divisions and threatening Balkans defenses. It jeopardizes Romanian oil supplies and erodes fascist credibility, while rallying Allied forces from the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East against German rule.
President Roosevelt plans a 10 minute radio address to open a 15 billion dollar drive at 9 p m EWT with Hollywood and Washington stars. The treasury reports heavy press support aiming to sell 50 million war bonds in September amid wartime shortages and editorial backing. Herbert E Gaston of the treasury will join speakers in Chicago for an AP Managing Editors forum on the loan.
General Marshall notes progress toward ultimate victory while urging truth over fear. He says the war’s end is not yet in sight but victory is certain, and that bombing could reduce German strength enough for a western invasion. A footnote cites Japan misreading Soviet resolve as a key miscalculation.
Questions on page one ask whether Corsica will be surrendered along with the Balkan states, whether Italian occupied Corsica near southern France is included, and if scattered German units in southern and central Italy may return to Germany, signaling ongoing war weariness and unsettled postwar terms.
The text outlines that an armistice with Italy was requested and granted by Gen. Eisenhower, with Badoglio proclaiming cessation of hostilities against Anglo American forces and instructions to resist attacks from other quarters. It notes prior steps including Sicily meetings and conditional terms linking political and economic conditions to allied demands.
U S District Attorney Lamar Caudle plans to bring eight men to federal court in Asheville for a November 29 term on charges of conspiracy to misappropriate and misapply 232147.11 dollars from the Bank of Black Mountain. Defendants include William C Honeycutt president W H Powlas cashier James B Dotson assistant cashier Woodrow Miles bookkeeper Robert E Free former bookkeeper now in the army and Saluda River Lumber officials William Rogers Lawrence J Pace and Valdemar Borchgrevink. The bank closed in March after state officials reported a deficiency around 325000 and is being liquidated.
Editorial urges immediate groundwork for a new Burrus Memorial hospital plant to expand capacity from 75 to adequate levels, preserving local medical talent. It notes Duke Foundation ownership, trustees’ plans for a firm funding base of about half a million dollars, and the city’s need for growth before peace returns.
Allied forces advance in New Guinea as paratroopers seize the Nadzab air strip and Australian troops push toward Lae from the rear. Japanese air activity increases with several bombers and fighters shot down, while Am erican P 38 losses are reported.
The report notes Pedro Ramirez defending Argentina as not fascist and aligned with the United Nations in action and sentiment. It cites George C Marshall praising Brazil for joining the Allied side early and protecting that theory, while Hull urges caution about abrupt moves and recalls Italy’s past in similar choices.
Secretary Hull cites Argentina as one of 13 American republics at war with axis powers yet still preserving relations and financial ties with them. He accuses Axis agents of espionage in Argentina costing UN ships and lives and notes propaganda and favorable newsprint access via agriculture ministry. Hull says Argentina alone maintains radio-telephone links with Japan Germany and Italy in violation of inter American accords.
Soviet reports claim Stalino retaken from Germany after occupation since July 5. Donets basin hub and rail link make it a strategic base for further pushes toward Kuban and Crimea. Soviet communique touts steady front advance amid heavy German resistance and cites large Axis losses in planes tanks guns and trucks.
Greensboro Sept 8 Special Sheriff released Mrs W A Roberts High Point from county jail on 250 bond to appear as material witness Sept 22 in the Wall homicide at the High Point Greensboro airport. Bonds and rewards noted. three suspects reportedly held and a $100 reward posted by J C Wall.
Greensboro expects a verdict date for FE B Jeffress who seeks competency to manage his affairs and discharge his wife as trustee. The petition asks the court to name Jeffress competent while Mrs Jeffress remains respondent in the 1934 trust set during his critical illness.
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