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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1943
Page
3
The owl’s eyes are set to face forward in its skull, allowing direct forward vision without head turning, unlike other birds which must cock their heads sideways. The Q and A cover bridge sacrifice bids, a new insect repellent drug, Brazil coffee shipment delays, Benjamin Franklin as a history figure and swimmer, and P-51 Mustangs with cannons for heavy targets while remaining fighters.
Stockholm dispatch reports Gen Kurt Daluege, Nazi Gestapo troubleshooter, assuming control of Denmark from Gen Herman von Hannecken. Daluege reportedly ordered the deportation of 6000 Danish Jews, with a continuing state of emergency amid ongoing sabotage and resistance.
The Office of Price Administration announced a Sunday rise in butter points from 12 to 16 due to dwindling supply, while most meat point values stay the same with some small increases. Several pork cuts rise by up to two points, and certain cheeses gain one point per pound.
Joseph Curran president of the National Maritime Union CIO says the State Department used all its power to frustrate his plan to study maritime conditions in North Africa Britain Russia and Africa. He reports crew shore leave restrictions and threats of shooting at an African port and notes delays to his passport and draft reclassification.
Special to The Enterprise Greensboro news on September 28 reports Joe Ochis Troublefield, a Randolph County man, charged with draft evasion. He spent time in Guilford county jail, was apprehended in Abilene Texas, and is to be heard in Durham federal court before Judge Johnson Hayes.
Major General John Marston said his unit endured ten straight hours of Japanese bombing on Guadalcanal but malaria from mosquitoes sent him to the hospital. He quipped that the insects were more accurate, noting the malaria sidelined him more than the shellfire.
In Washington a Sept 28 report discusses New Allied plans for Italy as President Roosevelt urges patience. Edward Kennedy's AP dispatches describe confusion among US and British troops over Italy's political role led by Badoglio. Sforza condemns fascism while Henderson warns against reactionaries gaining control and urges Italian liberals to rally.
Indianapolis, Sept. 28. The state public safety department tested synthetic tires on police cars since last July. About one third failed by 1,500 miles, while the maximum observed mileage reached 9,000. Of 158 tires, one blew a blister after 50 miles. Blistering from heat at slight speeds cited as main fault. inner tubes not tested. Emphasis on tire maintenance as life of natural rubber tires extends.
Yugoslav liberation forces report capture of Savnik and control of Zadliak and communications between German bases. Fighting continues at Sinj and near Split as 50,000 Italian soldiers reportedly join the liberation effort. A separate note notes a fire in the Aurora Beacon News building.
A wartime corporate statement urges support for the Big Push through War Bonds and stamps and highlights GM's intensified production to supply guns, planes, tanks and other war materiel. It notes temporary output pauses from changes, progress above last year’s levels, and the need to balance production with manpower.
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