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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1944
Page
2
The piece argues the Philadelphia transit disruption stems from political maneuvering over race. It cites Democratic and Republican courting of Black voters, FEPC pressure, and a presidential role in shaping loyalties, noting potential northern state impact and the bite of civil rights politics on wartime unity.
The article surveys turbulence in Mexico and Argentina with inflation and revolts. It discusses Mexican leaders, Camacho’s cautious regime, and potential collapse. It calls Peron a strongman shaping a junker state and notes Brazilian-U S frictions over bases and social conduct.
Congress faces reconversion bills with a Senate clash between Murray Truman Kilgore and George on unemployment compensation. The House seeks quick action to move a bill to the floor, while leaders aim to resolve urgent measures by early September amid a broader reconversion agenda.
Ex-Rep William B Umstead a Durham lawyer won the UNC Alumni Association post in a mail election defeating Asheville banker Philip Wallcott Balloting closed Aug 1 after nominations at the June 5 meeting Vice presidents chosen were Claiborn M Carr Donnell B Cobb and Clem B Holding Cobb a physician is former president of the Society of North Carolina Some Australian aborigines seek distant tribes for a light rather than making fire themselves
Mary Pickford recalls early Hollywood days on Spring Street and open lots. She describes tiny studios, wind fluttering hair and tablecloths, selling stories for forty dollars with her brother Jack, and working as an Indian and Mexican in sunlit sets.
Mary Pickford recalls early film work with cowboys on Ramona and other studios she joined. She discusses billing as Blondie and Little Mary, her family responsibilities, a switch back to the stage, and her belief that stage offers security while film studios provide a welcoming atmosphere.
ANKARA There was an economic war in Turkey and the Allies won it. America and Great Britain outmaneuvered Germany by halting chrome shipments and pressuring Turkey to follow Allied terms. The piece argues Turkey’s exports like chrome cotton and copper are key, and that buying Turkish cooperation saves lives, while stressing Turkey remains formally neutral.
Funeral service for Bessie Cross Porter was conducted Sunday by Rev. G J Thompson at Pilgrim Congregational church Winston-Salem with Rev. Jiles B Jones assisting. The body was taken to Salem church Randolph county for a brief service and burial in the family plot of Salem cemetery. Porter was the oldest employee of the Southern Furniture Exposition Building, with over 20 years of service.
Public Health Service reports new penicillin schedules for gonorrhea treatment that need no hospital care. In seven and a half hours, one plan cures many, with private practice and clinics able to use the method. Doctors Van Slyke and Steinberg note two thirds previously failed with sulfa drugs, in a study of 36 men.
A compact reflection on how money shapes perception and claims of intelligence. It suggests that financial abundance can be used as a persuasive tool, while questioning whether wealth truly equates to smarter choices.
A collection of guidance including words of wisdom about seeking few voices over many, etiquette notes on gloves for brides, and personality readings. It mentions leadership roles like chief of naval operations and commandant of the Marine Corps, and offers advice on discretion, impulse control, and the determined traits of a child born on a given date.
General George C. se, Admiral Ernest J. King is subaunadae toanet U. S. fleet and chief of naval operations. General Alexander A. Van dergrift.
Coroner says no inquest will be held into the mass shooting in Elizabethtown where Wilbur Rice, 33, killed his wife, her foster parents Mr and Mrs Cleve Cain, 60, neighbor Evander Edge, and then himself in a sequence witnessed by his four young children. The motive remains undetermined and the death followed Rice’s intoxicated return home and payment to Edge for transport. The nine year old Helen provided the account of events.
Public auction set for August 21 1944 at 11:00 A M at High Point City Hall. Bidder may pay cash or 10 percent down with balance over sixty months. Property includes Lots 104 105 Brentwood Subdivision and Lot 6 Block EB Wil sonbar Terrace Guilford County North Carolina. City reserves right to reject bids.
A note suggests applying calcium dust on wet foliage to counter weed growth in skyscraper corridor lawns. The guidance promotes mineral treatment as a weed management method amid lawn maintenance.
The city of High Point announces public auctions of properties by order of the City Council. Bids require at least 10 percent down with the remainder over up to sixty months, and auctions occur at 11:00 a m at City Hall on August 14 1944.
Ration details list four red stamps and blue book items with indefinite validity for processed foods sugars and shoes. Gasoline coupons 10 A 11 A and 12 4 cover regional and nationwide three to five gallon allowances through late 1945. Fuel oil period four five valid through September with new period one issuances possible.
On the 26th day of July 1944 Major T3i 8 7 announces the sale of city property at public auction at the City Mall door High Point N C The property consists of Lots 1 and 2 Block 8 West End Heights in Guilford County recorded Book 3 Page 2 The seller reserves the right to reject any bid.
By virtue of the city ordinance the City of High Point will offer for sale at public auction a parcel in High Point Township Guilford County North Carolina. The sale requires not less than 10 percent down and the balance over sixty months. The property starts on the south side of Kivett Drive 261 feet from its intersection with Carter Street and describes a rectangle to be conveyed from Globe Mortgage and Realty Co. Excluded is a 55 foot by 15 foot portion retained by the city for street use. This notice dated July 27 1946 signed by the Mayor.
Fragmentary notice describes sale of lots in Clark and Lambeth and A Bencint Plat in Guilford County with terms requiring 10 percent down and balance over sixty days. It mentions July 28 1944 and August 11 1944 dates and deed book references.
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