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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1944
Page
1
In Quebec on September, Roosevelt and Churchill finalize military plans to obliterate Japan. They close the conference amid hopes Europe’s war may wind down, with no personal talks planned with Stalin, though a possible future meeting is left open.
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill met with their military staffs in a Quebec session. An official said Churchill would return to London, postponing the press conference until late afternoon and leaving further talks for another time and place.
From London, Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden urged clarifications of Anglo American and Russian positions on the Polish border. In Quebec conference circles the trip is seen as linked chiefly to postwar Germany plans.
Washington reports General John J. Pershing was confined to his bed after a “severe setback” in his final condition as Walter Reed Hospital notes improvement in the general’s coalition this morning. Hospital sources had said Pershing celebrated his 14th birthday last Wednesday amid illness.
A 15 inch Christmas tree with tinsel decorations and seven nights of candles is mailed from Chicago to soldier Pat Know stationed in New Zealand on opening day of the overseas Christmas mailing period. The gift from Lillian Kulow includes air mail stamps pearl buttons painted red nail polish and additional decorations attached to the cardboard base for protection during shipping.
London reports over 800 RAF and Canadian heavy bombers hit Kiel Berlin and Lubeck last night. Kiel fires smoldered from an earlier U S Eighth Air Force strike while new blazes appeared in Berlin. Weather improvements spark expectations of resumed large scale attacks.
At Chicago convention the American Legion drafted a demand for a year of universal military training for all able bodied American youths. Leaders say Congress will act. Col. Perry Brown advocates integration of military instruction with academics with support from educators. A separate labor resolution backs workers who uphold no strike pledges.
The article contemplates a joint Allied leadership for the Pacific war, naming Eisenhower, Nimitz, Stilwell, and Mountbatten as candidates while noting MacArthur's path to the Philippines and China. It highlights Nimitz’s rising influence and the unsettled future command structure as operations against Nippon approach.
Moscow dispatches report Red Army patrols crossed the Vistula from Praga and scouted German positions at War saw while Russian and Polish forces repelled a large armored push near Warsaw. Eleven localities north of Praga were seized, and Red Star said Germans sent tanks to aid between the Vistula and Bug. Warsaw embers filled the Praga sector as preparations for autumn winter campaigns began.
Washington september 16 strong prospects that the House will defer voting on the 1 47525 million three year postwar highway program until after the November recess. The Senate approved the bill by voice vote authorizing 200 million annually for three years plus 125 million for urban and 125 million for farm to market roads with state matching. Additional allocations include 25 million for forest highways 12.5 million for forest roads and 4 25 million for naval parkSee
London reports Adolf Hitler announced German troops in Finland could not be cleared out by the September 15 deadline and Berlin broadcasts said fighting had begun between Germans and Russians. Finland moved toward war with Germany as Sweden dispatches noted detachments in Finland.
Moscow reports a looming civil war as Poland’s liberated territories face a clash between the London exile government and the Soviet backed Polish National Committee. The committee accuses the underground army of assassinations and terror and vows strict action against its delegates. The committee seeks a 500000 strong United Polish army and rejects the London government.
Allied forces report 8th Army tanks and infantry breach the Marano river on a broad front. Greek units reach the Ri mini airfield edge near Rimini while Fifth Army gains are limited north of Florence. Canadian spearhead crosses Marano, takes 150 prisoners including a battalion commander.
German flying bombs struck southern England before dawn near London as evacuation warnings urged residents not to return. One bomb wrecked seven houses, killing five children and one adult and injuring four others. Reports say bombs may have come from aircraft, with Germany also claiming new radio controlled explosion boats damaging Allied ships in the Channel.
All shops and newspapers closed at noon in Copenhagen in protest of German removal of Danish prisoners from Froeslev in southern Jutland to Germany. Railroad workers went on strike and clashes last night left several dead and 25 wounded by gunfire.
New York report quotes Herbert Brownell Jr. denying that Republican speakers inject race hatred into the presidential race. He calls the claim an unwarranted interpretation. Democratic chairman Robert E. Hannagan accused Republicans of labeling Sidney Hillman as foreign born.
The Texas Democratic electors dispute moves to the State Supreme Court. Roosevelt forces seek recognition of Roosevelt Truman pledged electors named at the September 12 Dallas convention. The suit follows the Secretary of State Sidney Latham decision to certify May 23 Austin convention electors. Harry L. Seay is newly named state Democratic chairman.
Cleveland Sept 16 Gasoline dealers will receive more fuel after Oct 1 under an Office of Price Administration plan. Operators may recover gallonage debited prior to April 1 1944 or the first notice of the debit, whichever comes first. The change aims to ease hardship on small dealers while continuing to prosecute counterfeit violators.
U S Pacific reports heavy fighting as Marines land on Peleliu and forces strike at Morotai. General Rupertus leads the First Division in a 4 mile beachhead, while MacArthur advances engineers to ready Pitoe airfield for air strikes. Allied forces press toward the Philippines with strong air and naval cover and light early casualties.
The Associated Press lists Western front 315 miles from Stolberg Russian front 312 miles from outside Pultusk and Italian front 583 miles from below Rimini, outlining distances to Berlin across theaters.
Allied forces reported by press and radio advances in Europe with claims of Siegfried line penetration near Aachen as American units reached the Moselle and involved clashes along the Maginot line. Brest fire and German prisoners were noted amid ongoing operations.
American forces push toward Aachen with multiple breakthroughs south of the city. Tanks drive east of Aachen as infantry advance. deepest penetration reaches about 12 miles. American patrols enter Aachen itself, though the town is not yet under First Army control.
The report describes a breach beyond Aachen as one of four invasions advancing Reich forces. Berlin radio signals a Rhine approach 150 miles south in France. First Army penetrates Siegfried Line within 24 hours as Courtney Hodges forces advance toward Cologne, revealing a rapid, high speed advance with Berlin looming just miles away.
The Polish Soviet Extraordinary Commission said Majdanek near Lublin housed a torture staff including German women who specialized in torturing women prisoners. It cited a camp capacity of 15,000 with 18,000 executed in one day and 1.88 million bodies burned in furnaces or bonfires. Documentation shows victims included Poles and Soviets among others, with Himmler and SS officials named as chief culprits.
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